WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * "Ryan Mackenzie Avoids Constituent's Question on Iran Military Spending, then Votes for More Spending" [Heartland Signal] * "The vote marked the fifth time Mackenzie has voted against measures to limit funding or military engagement in the region." Congressman Ryan Mackenzie is facing new scrutiny for voting to continue the Iran war just hours after he had "declined to answer a constituent's question" about his support for the wa more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following commentary on Aug. 3, 2026, by Director of Media Logan Sekulow: * * * President Trump Flips on Iran After a flurry of threats between both sides, President Trump insists that an Iran peace deal is "imminent." As reported by Fox News: President Donald Trump said Sunday that a deal with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz and its nuclear program is near while claiming competing factions inside the Iranian regime remain divided. "The deal is imminent, having to do more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release: * * * Big Oil Should Listen to Trump and Return Windfall Profits * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Speaking to reporters yesterday, and posting on social media, President Trump said that ExxonMobil and Chevron made "too much money" on inflated oil prices due to the Iran war prices due to the Iran war and that "they ought to give some of that back to the public". Tyson Slocum, director of Public Citizen's energy program, issued the following statement in respons more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 3 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * BREAKING: Jon Husted Took Maximum Donations From Big Oil Companies Profiting Off Iran War * CNBC Report: Exxon and Chevron profits surge on rising oil prices due to Iran war COLUMBUS, OHIO -As gas prices soar across Ohio thanks to the Husted-backed Iran war, oil giants like Chevron and Exxon are raking in massive profits. While Ohioans pay more at the pump, Jon Husted is taking the maximum legal contributions from both companies' corporate PACs. Husted ha more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026: * * * CAIR Calls on Congress to Demand Justice after Trump Admin Kills Family in Iran with 2,000 lb Bomb The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today urged lawmakers to launch a full, independent investigation and hold the Trump administration and the Pentagon accountable after a strike utilizing a 2,000-lb bomb destroyed a family home in Iran, killin more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 5 -- CBRE Group, a commercial real estate services provider, issued the following news release: * * * CBRE Midyear Real Estate Outlook: Leasing Momentum to Carry Into Second Half of Year Construction activity restrained in most sectors; Tech industry expansion benefits office and data center sectors - The U.S. commercial real estate market should hold its ground and, in some cases, improve in the second half of this year despite the U.S./Iran conflict, according to CBRE's 2026 U.S. Real Estate Outlook Midyear  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN, LAWMAKERS INVESTIGATE REPORTS THAT DOD FAILED TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT CARE FOR SERVICE MEMBERS INJURED IN IRANIAN STRIKE * Congressman Pat Ryan, Lawmakers Investigate Reports that DoD Failed to Provide Sufficient Care for Service Members Injured in Iranian Strike Survivors of Iranian attack on Port Shuaiba in Kuwait say Pentagon ignored requests for advanced medical aid, failed to provide protection from strikes, misclassified inju more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto Introduces Bill Package to Lower Costs for Families, Take Advantage of Emerging Technology * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) introduced three bills to make electric vehicles (EVs) and other clean transportation technologies more accessible to consumers throughout the country. Under the Trump Administration, Nevada families have spent $2,216 more on goods and services, and gas prices have  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary by non-resident senior associate Paul Salem: * * * Beyond the Rome Talks: Pilot Zones, Hezbollah, and Rebuilding State Authority in South Lebanon The second round of Lebanon-Israel talks in Rome--and the seventh round overall--is scheduled from August 4 to 6. Lebanon heads to the talks facing both tailwinds and headwinds. On the positive side, the implementation of the first pilot zones--test areas in the south where the Lebanese army is more PR

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary by Mark F. Cancian, senior adviser with the CSIS Defense and Security Department, and Chris H. Park, research associate for the Arleigh A. Burke Chair in Strategy: * * * Six Reasons Why the United States Is Low on Munitions The United States' shortage of key munitions has entered the national debate and reportedly become a major element in presidential decisionmaking in the ongoing U.S. conflict with Iran. Use during the war against Iran more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Rep. Richard Hudson, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Delivering $140 Million for North Carolina, Supporting Our Troops, and Strengthening America * Dear friend, As Fort Bragg's Congressman, making sure our servicemembers and their families have the pay, resources, and support they deserve is one of my top priorities. That's why I voted to pass this year's National Defense Authorization Act. The bill expands support for servicemembers, strengthens our industrial base, and delivers major wins more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026: * * * Trump Dines With Wealthy Donors as Americans Struggle to Get By in His Economy New polling shows voters trust Democrats more than Republicans on the economy for the first time in nearly a decade - Tonight, Donald Trump will travel to California to give a so-called economic speech to his wealthy donors at his golf club and tout his administration's failed policies that have left working families struggling to make ends meet in hi more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 3 [Category: Travel] (TNSrep) -- The Global Business Travel Association posted the following news release: * * * Global Business Travel Spending to Hit Record $1.71 Trillion in 2026, While Trips Reach 1.84 Billion, Says GBTA Forecast * GBTA's latest Business Travel Index report shows spending gains driven by higher prices as geopolitical uncertainty and transportation pressures weigh on the outlook Global business travel spending is forecast to reach a record $1.71 trillion USD in 2026, with the number of busines more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI--Hagerty Joins Kudlow on Fox Business to Discuss Spain, Iran and Community Reinvestment Act Reforms * Washington-On Friday, United States Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., a member of the Senate Foreign Relations, Appropriations, and Banking Committees, joined Kudlow on Fox Business to discuss Spain's immigration crisis, the latest in Iran and the Trump Administration's proposed reform of the Community Reinvestment Act. *Click the photo above or more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Garamendi, Markey, Merkley, Beyer Pen Op-Ed on Trump's Saudi Arabia Nuclear Deal in MS NOW * WASHINGTON, D.C. - In case you missed it, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA-08), alongside Senators Edward J. Markey (D-MA) and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA-08), published an op-ed in MS NOW warning that the Trump administration's proposed nuclear cooperation deal with Saudi Arabia threatens to ignite a nuclear arms race acr more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, posted the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Nobel Prize-Winning Economist and Former Economic Advisor to President Zelenskyy Endorse Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act Today, the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 received another endorsement from two prominent economists in an op-ed in Project Syndicate. Simon Johnson, winner of the 2024 Nobel Prize in Economics, Ronald A. Kurtz (1954) more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Ranking Member Heinrich and Energy Secretary Granholm Interview with Heatmap News on Energy Costs, Permitting Reform, and AI Data Centers * WASHINGTON - During an interview with Heatmap News' Robinson Meyer, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, was joined by former U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm to discuss President Trump's actions that ar more PR

MUNICH, Germany, Aug. 5 -- ifo Institute issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026: * * * Business Climate in German Retail Improves Slightly The ifo Business Climate in Germany's retail sector rose slightly in July to -28.7 points, up from -32.4 points in June. Companies' assessments of their current business situation were somewhat less pessimistic than in the previous month. Business expectations improved somewhat but remain predominantly pessimistic. "Although the business climate for retailers has improved for the third time in  more PR

MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, Aug. 3 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * In the News: MTSU faculty talk AI, gas prices, jailhouse baptisms, elections, more * MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -Middle Tennessee State University faculty and staff have been sharing their perspectives with media this spring and summer on various issues, including artificial intelligence, rising gas and housing costs, state elections and jailhouse baptisms. * Ben Lynch, engineering tech administrator in the Facilities Services Department, shared  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine Statement On Voting Against Continuing Resolution * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, voted against proceeding to a continuing resolution to extend government funding through December 11: "The funding resolution negotiated by Senate Appropriations leaders has much good substance that would, in normal times, earn my vote. But, in the midst of an illegal war killing and injur more PR

AUGUSTA, Maine, July 31 -- Gov. Janet Mills, D-Maine, issued the following radio address: * * * New Laws Will Lower Costs, Strengthen Education, and Create Opportunity Hello, this is Governor Janet Mills, and thank you for listening. You know, even at a time when Washington, D.C. seems unable to get much of anything done, here in Maine, we're proving once again that people of goodwill can get together and solve problems. Working with people of all parties and with members of the public, we enacted laws this year that will lower costs, make more PR

AUGUSTA, Maine, Aug. 4 -- The Maine House Democrats issued the following commentary by Maine State Rep. Mike Ray: * * * Rep. Ray: Don't miss out on $300 direct relief checks The Legislature has completed its work for the 2025-2026 term, and while there is much to report, there is one item I want to be sure our community knows about. Recognizing that many Mainers are struggling with rising prices from tariffs and the ongoing Iran war, my colleagues and I passed legislation to return tax dollars directly to you. This will come in the form of  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 4 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026: * * * As MAGA Gov. Primary Careens Towards Finish Line, Republicans Fret Over John James As the yearlong Michigan Republican primary for governor--which has seen unprecedented infighting, spending, and personal attacks--careens towards primary election day tomorrow, Republicans across Michigan are fretting over John James and listing a "litany of complaints" over his campaign. James, once viewed as a 'rising star' in the GOP before more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla Introduces Legislation to Ban Trump from Selling Inside Access to his Presidential Announcements * Trump Media Group began providing financial traders exclusive access to Trump's Truth Social posts for $100,000 per month starting August 1st WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) introduced the Stop Corrupt Trading Act, legislation to prohibit any President or Vice President, and any entity in which they hold a substantial more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Washington, issued the following news: * * * Rep. Pramila Jayapal Holds Roundtable in Seattle on Trump's Cuts to Long-Term Care for Immigrants * No Cuts to Healthcare Coalition Outlines Devastating Cuts to Immigrant Healthcare Coming Oct 1 due to Trump's HR 1 SEIU 775: We urge Gov and Legislature to "authorize emergency spending to stop this catastrophe before it happens" SEATTLE, WA-Yesterday, the No Cuts to Healthcare coalition held a roundtable with Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal on the impe more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following letter on Aug. 4, 2026: * * * Report to the Secretary of the Treasury from the Treasury Borrowing Advisory Committee Letter to the Secretary Dear Mr. Secretary, Since the TBAC last met in early May, the Iran conflict and its effect on energy prices have remained the dominant influence on global markets. After Brent crude peaked near $126 during the spring, a fragile ceasefire and de-escalation pushed prices lower through June, with Brent easing to the low-$70s.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following floor remarks on Aug. 3, 2026: * * * Senator Murray Floor Remarks on Bipartisan CR ICYMI: Senator Murray on Release of CR Text - Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, spoke on the Senate floor ahead of the first procedural vote on the bipartisan continuing resolution (CR) released on Sunday, which extends government funding through December 11. Senator Murray's more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Murray Floor Remarks on Bipartisan CR * ICYMI: Senator Murray on Release of CR Text ***WATCH: Senator Murray's full speech Washington, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, spoke on the Senate floor ahead of the first procedural vote on the bipartisan continuing resolution (CR) released on Sunday, which extends government funding through December 11. Senator Murray's remarks,  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Murray Remarks on Averting Shutdown & Democrats' Fight to Deliver for Families in Spending Bills * Washington, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, delivered the following remarks at the Senate Democratic leadership press conference on the Senate advancing the bipartisan continuing resolution (CR), which extends government funding through December 11. Senator Murray's remarks,  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of State imposed nonproliferation measures on multiple foreign individuals and entities under the Iran, North Korea, and Syria Nonproliferation Act, citing activities involving transfers of goods, services or technology linked to weapons of mass destruction or missile programs. The measures took effect July 24, 2026, and apply to persons in Russia, Malaysia, Iran, Syria, China, Taiwan and North Korea. The sanctions prohibit U.S. government procurement, assistance, defense sales and export licen more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 [Category: Consumer Services] -- The Consumer Choice Center, an independent, non-partisan consumer advocacy group that promotes policies fit for growth, lifestyle choice and technological innovation through research and educational outreach, issued the following news release: * * * TOP Airports Worldwide: Barcelona-El-Prat and Dusseldorf are number one in the rankings * Today, the Consumer Choice Center released the second edition of its highly anticipated World Consumer Airport Index. This edition uses the latest statis more PR

GENEVA, Switzerland, Aug. 5 -- The United Nations Human Rights Council issued the following statement by U.N. Human Rights Chief Volker Turk on Iran executions: * * * Iran: Turk says executions used to instill fear, suppress dissent I am alarmed by the rise in executions and death sentences issued in Iran since March, and that capital punishment continues to be used to instill fear among the population and suppress dissent. I urge the authorities to urgently halt all executions and move towards the abolition of the death penalty. Since 19 M more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Aug. 3 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Where is Joe Lombardo?: With Under 100 Days Until Election Night, Lombardo is Hiding From Struggling Nevadans * As Nevadans sound the alarm on sky-high costs and small businesses are on the brink of closing thanks to the Lombardo-Trump economy, Joe Lombardo hasn't held a single press conference in 75 days. Instead of addressing Nevadans' concerns about rising costs, Lombardo has only sat down for a total of four interviews since the general e more PR