WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * NEW DCCC POLL: It's All Tied Up in KY-06 * Breaking: New DCCC polling first reported on by the Lexington Herald-Leader shows that the race for Kentucky's 6th Congressional District is starting out in a dead heat. This is now the second public poll in recent weeks to show a toss up race in KY-06. Last month, non-partisan race rater Inside Elections reported on polling that similarly "suggests the race is becoming increasingly comp more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 [Category: Consumer Services] -- The National Consumers League issued the following news release: * * * As Financial Resilience Gap Widens For Gen Z, NCL Calls For Action * Media Contact: Lisa McDonald, Vice President of Communications, 202-207-2829 Washington, DC - The National Consumers League (NCL) is calling for the Trump administration to address a widening generational gap in consumer financial resilience, as highlighted by the July 2026 Financial Resilience Index (FRI). Consumers are struggling to keep up with the more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 7 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * As Gas Prices Soar, Big Oil Lobbyist & Stockholder Michael Whatley Reaps "Banner Profits" & Urges "Stay The Course" In Iran * As North Carolina families face sky high gas prices from the Iran War and "feel the pinch," DC insider and Big Oil lobbyist Michael Whatley is financially profiting from his oil and gas stocks while urging to "stay the course" in Iran. As Big Oil companies are bringing in "massive profits," Whatley's up to $1.39 mi more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa released the following testimony by Daniel B. Shapiro, distinguished fellow of the Scowcroft Middle East Security Initiative at the Atlantic Council, and former U.S. Ambassador to Israel, from a July 22, 2026, hearing entitled "Building a New Regional Security Architecture: The Next Phase of the Abraham Accords": * * * Chairman Lawler, Ranking Member Sherman, and distinguished Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Bennet Statement on Senate Passage of Russia Sanctions Legislation * Washington, D.C. -Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence and the Senate Finance Committee, released the below statement after voting to pass the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026. Bennet was an original co-sponsor of the legislation, a version of which he supported for over a year, to impose sancti more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Beyer: President Trump's Policies are Doing Serious Damage to the American Economy * U.S. Representative Don Beyer, Senior House Democrat on the Joint Economic Committee, today issued the following statement after the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released its July 2026 jobs report, which found that the U.S. economy lost 23,000 jobs in July with previous job gains in May and June revised down by a combined 103,000 lower than previously reporte more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal Celebrates Senate Passage of Landmark Sanctions Bill to Hold Purchasers of Russian Oil & Gas Accountable * [WASHINGTON, DC] - Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) celebrated Senate passage of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 in an overwhelming bipartisan vote. The legislation, led by Blumenthal and U.S. Senator Darline Graham (R-SC), would hold major purchasers of Russian oil and gas account more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following statement on Aug. 7, 2026: * * * Boyle Statement on July 2026 Jobs Report Today, Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that nonfarm payroll employment decreased by 23,000 jobs in July: "President Trump calls this the 'greatest economy we've ever had.' That might be true for his billionaire more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Capito Statement on Senate Passage of Legislation Sanctioning Russia and Iran U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Republican Policy Committee (RPC), released the below statement on the U.S. Senate's passage of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, legislation to hold major purchasers of Russian oil and gas accountable for supporting Russia's war in Ukraine and extend expiring sanc more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Wicker Applauds Passage of Russia Sanctions bill Championed by Sen. Lindsey Graham * Washington - U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today celebrated the Senate passage of the Senator Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026. The legislation would help drain the coffers of Russian dictator Vladimir Putin as he wages his unprovoked war against Ukraine. "This sanctions bill will help save lives. It will make peace in E more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney Releases 2026 Israel and Iran Plan * Washington, D.C. -Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today released her 2026 Israel and Iran Plan, outlining a legislative agenda to strengthen the United States' alliance with Israel, confront the Iranian regime and its terrorist proxies, promote regional security, and advance President Trump's Peace Through Strength strategy. The 2026 Israel and Iran Plan focuses on supporting Israel' more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Aug. 7, 2026: * * * IN THE STATES: Trump and Republicans Admit They Take Care of Their Billionaire Friends While American Families Struggle To Afford Living This week, Donald Trump and Republicans admitted that they are taking care of their billionaire friends while families across the country are struggling to pay for groceries, healthcare, gas, and rent. Since taking back the majority, Trump and Republicans in Congress have done nothing to rein i more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Aug. 7, 2026: * * * Under Trump, Wall Street Cashes In While Working Families Get Screwed As Donald Trump's deadly and costly war with Iran rages on and continues to cause global oil shortages, Wall Street and Big Oil are raking in record profits as working families struggle to afford higher prices. New reporting revealed that Wall Street bankers are projected to see their bonuses rise by 10-15% this year. Meanwhile, America's two largest oil corpo more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Amendment To Help Rural Hospitals At Greatest Risk Of Closure Defeated By Republicans In Ag Committee * August 06, 2026 WASHINGTON - During today's consideration of the Farm Bill in the Senate Agriculture Committee, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) offered an amendment that would provide federal grants to rural hospitals at risk of closure. Rural hospitals are facing severe financial strain due to major federal funding cu more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa released the following testimony by former U.S. Ambassador to Israel David M. Friedman from a July 22, 2026, hearing entitled "Building a New Regional Security Architecture: The Next Phase of the Abraham Accords": * * * Chairman Lawler, Ranking Member Sherman and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for affording me the opportunity to testify on the subject of the Abraham Accords and their future prospects. I would note at the outset that this is a more PR

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, Aug. 7 -- The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa posted the following news: * * * Global leaders adopt plan to help landlocked countries overcome constraints * As the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries concluded today, world leaders highlighted the need for stronger international solidarity to support those countries' structural transformation, industrialization, economic diversification and full integration into the regional and global economy. The Conference, which was hos more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich Introduces Legislation Ending Outdated Tax Breaks for Oil and Gas Companies to Drill Overseas * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, introduced the American Energy Independence & Tax Fairness Act, legislation to repeal outdated tax breaks that allow major oil and gas companies to reduce their U.S. tax obligations for overseas oil and gas pr more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2026: * * * Heinrich Introduces Legislation Ending Outdated Tax Breaks for Oil and Gas Companies to Drill Overseas Heinrich's legislation would strengthen American energy independence by ending tax breaks that incentivize overseas oil and gas production, requiring major oil and gas companies to pay their fair share here - Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ran more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Hirono Presses Hegseth on Critical Munitions Inventory, Raises Alarms About Readiness Impacts * "I write to express my deep and continuing concern regarding the state of the United States military's critical munitions inventory." WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support, pressed U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) Secretary Pe more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following statement on Aug. 7, 2026: * * * Hoeven: Senate Passes Legislation to Hold Purchasers of Russian Oil Accountable Senator John Hoeven issued the following statement after the Senate passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, legislation that was negotiated by U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and the White House to hold major purchasers of Russian oil and gas accountable for supporting Russia's war in Ukraine. Hoeven joined Senator Richa more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Hoyer Statement on July Jobs Report * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement on the July jobs report: "The July jobs report continues to capture a feeling that many Americans know all too well -uncertainty. We saw a loss of 23,000 jobs, and there are 1.8 million individuals still facing long-term unemployment. Rather than fulfilling his oath to promote the general welfare of Americans, Trump c more PR

ADDISON, Texas, Aug. 7 [Category: Human Resources/Personnel] -- Job Creators Network issued the following news release: * * * Job Creators Network Statement on July Jobs Report * Alfredo Ortiz, CEO of Job Creators Network, released the following statement in response to the July jobs report, which showed 23,000 jobs lost last month, the unemployment rate fall to 4.1%, and the labor force participation rate fall to 61.4%: "The job loss in the American economy needs to be viewed through the lens that the nation's labor market is already at f more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 [Category: ThinkTank] (TNSxrep) -- Groundwork Collaborative, a think tank and progressive advocacy group, posted the following news release: * * * July Jobs Report Reveals a Labor Market on Life Support * Economy lost 23k jobs; Labor force participation drops to lowest level in five years Today's jobs report shows the labor market lost 23,000 jobs in July, while May and June job growth was revised down by a combined 103,000 jobs. The unemployment rate fell to 4.1%, but only because 264,000 people stopped looking for work more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly, Colleagues Push to Stop Trump from Hiding the True Cost of the Iran War and Dishonoring the Sacrifices of Our Heroes * Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), and 16 of their Senate Democratic colleagues introduced the Honoring the Sacrifices of Our Troops in War Act, legislation that would stop Donald Trump's attempt to hide how long his illegal war against Iran has lasted, dishonor the sacrifice of our troops injured and killed in more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. James Lankford, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * Lankford, Shaheen Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Sanction Hezbollah and Strengthen Lebanon's Sovereignty * WASHINGTON, DC -US Senators James Lankford (R-OK), a member of the Senate Intelligence Committee and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, introduced the Lebanon Sanctions, Stabilization, and Support Act, legislation to support Lebanon's rule of law and democratic institutions through targeted sanctio more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 8 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news wrap-up entitled "Policy Week in Review - August 7, 2026": * * * Policy Week in Review - August 7, 2026 At a Glance The Policy Week in Review, prepared by Littler's Workplace Policy Institute (WPI), sets forth WPI's updates on federal legislation, regulations, and congressional activity affecting the workplace. By Shannon Meade, Jim Paretti, Alex MacDonald, and Maury Baskin Senate Making Final Push on Top Legislative Priorities Before Leaving Town for Augu more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa released the following written testimony by Asher Fredman, executive director of the Misgav Institute for National Security, and a visiting fellow at the Heritage Foundation, from a July 22, 2026, hearing entitled "Building a New Regional Security Architecture: The Next Phase of the Abraham Accords": * * * Chairman Lawler, Ranking Member Sherman, and honorable members of the subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify on the critical role o more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy to Trump: Stop Gaslighting Americans on Iran, Stop Using the War for Your Corrupt Market Manipulation * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) spoke on the floor of the U.S. Senate to call out President Trump's months-long gaslighting of the American public on the state of the Iran war. Murphy laid out how Trump's constant false promises of an imminent Iran war deal are part of a corruption scheme in which Trump manipulate more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSrep) -- The National Retail Federation posted the following news release on Aug. 7, 2026: * * * Import Cargo's Early Peak Season is Winding Down This year's peak shipping season is coming to an end, with import volume at the nation's major container ports expected to remain high this month before starting to decline for the remainder of 2026, according to the Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates. "We had an early peak season this year as retailers brought i more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Aug. 6 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Nevada Democrats Plan to Lower Costs as Lombardo and Trump Double Down on Helping Their "Billionaire Friends" at Las Vegas Rally * Yesterday, Donald Trump came to town to spew more broken promises while Nevada Republicans gobbled it up and completely ignored the harsh reality that working families are living in the GOP-manufactured affordability crisis. Joe Lombardo doubled-down on Trump's spin, going so far as to claim that his top priority is more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * New Studies Show Trump's Chaotic Policies Have Driven Up Back-to-School Costs by 11% * WASHINGTON, DC - President Trump's tariffs and economic policies are raising prices, dragging down economic growth, eliminating thousands of good-paying jobs, and driving up inflation. Under the Trump Administration, more American families are struggling to afford basic necessities. With a new school year around the corner, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) says T more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Salinas Introduces Legislation to Stop Trump from Selling Insider Access to His Presidential Posts * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Andrea Salinas (OR-06), alongside Reps. Janelle Bynum (OR-05) and Kweisi Mfume (MD-07) and Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D.C.), introduced the Stop Corrupt Trading Act, companion legislation to a bill introduced by U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), to ban the President and Vice President from sell more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following floor remarks on Aug. 7, 2026: * * * Thune: Senate Republicans Deliver for the American People "Mr. President, when this Congress began last year, we had a long to-do list. "The American people had made their priorities clear. "As I said from the start, this Republican majority was ready to deliver. "Republicans were committed to strengthening our economic future. "Ending the ... Biden border crisis. "And making America safer and stronger in th more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Approves Sweeping Russia Sanctions Bill * Package Includes New Penalties on Iran ***Click here to download audio. WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Senate passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 by a vote of 86 to 11 today, uniting Congress and the Trump administration in pursuit of escalating penalties against Vladimir Putin and Iran, whose malign cooperation enables Russia's war in Ukraine and the Iranian regime's t more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2026: * * * Chairman Risch Statement on Passage of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act Legislation Would Impose Tough Sanctions on Russia, Iran and Those Supporting Its War in Ukraine - U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today delivered the following remarks ahead of Senate passage of The Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement on Aug. 7, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Shaheen Statement on Senate Passage of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the following statement after the Senate passed the bipartisan Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026: "Today, the Senate sent Vladimir P more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Shaheen, Senator Lankford Introduce Legislation to Support Lebanon's Sovereignty and Counter Hezbollah Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and James Lankford (R-OK) introduced the Lebanon Sanctions, Stabilization and Support Act, legislation to support Lebanon's rule of law and democratic i more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Shaheen, Senator Tillis Lead Bipartisan Resolution Celebrating the 35th Anniversary of Ukrainian Independence Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Thom Tillis (R-NC), co-chairs of the Senate NATO Observer Group, led a bipartisan resolution celebrating the 35th anniversary of the independ more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Senate Majority PAC, an organization that works to elect Democratic senators who are committed to an economy that provides opportunity and security for America's working families and who stand up to protect the rights of all Americans, issued the following news release on Aug. 6, 2026: * * * Susan Collins' Approval Sinks with Maine Voters Troy Jackson leads incumbent Republican Susan Collins by 4 points, according to new polling released Wednesday by Senate Majority PAC, which also found Collins in a notably worse posit more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 6, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Markey Releases New Data Underscoring the Rising Cost of Trump's Iran War for Americans at the Pump as Big Oil and Gas Profit American families stand to pay an additional $1,069 more for gas this year since the onset of Trump's illegal war The top five oil and gas companies raked in $46 billion in profits during the second quarter of more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Blumenthal: Week in Review 7/31/2026-8/7/2026 * Celebrating Senate Passage of Landmark Russia Sanctions Bill [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Today, U.S. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) celebrated Senate passage of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 in an overwhelming bipartisan vote. The legislation, led by Blumenthal and U.S. Senator Darline Graham (R-SC), would hold major purchasers of Russian oil and gas accountable f more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Collins' Statement on Senate Passage of Bipartisan Russia & Iran Sanctions Bill * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Susan Collins issued the following statement today after the Senate passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act by a vote of 86 to 11: "As an original cosponsor of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, I was pleased to see the bill pass the Senate today with overwhelming support from both side more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Shaheen Helps Introduce Legislation to Stop the Trump Administration from Hiding the Human Cost of the Iran War * (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee and a senior member of the Armed Services Committee, joined 17 of her Senate Democratic colleagues in introducing legislation that would ban the U.S. Secretary of Defense from manipulating casualty records and jeop more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following statement on Aug. 7, 2026, by Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott: * * * Severing Iran's Illicit Cash Pipeline The United States is taking decisive action to cut the financial lifelines that sustain Iran's ruling elite. Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury took steps to dismantle a web of currency exchange houses and shell companies that helped Iran secretly move hundreds of millions of dollars through the international financial system. Through these networks, more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following statement on Aug. 7, 2026, by Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott: * * * Targeting Digital Asset Exchanges Fueling the Iranian Regime The Iranian regime launders billions of dollars by moving illicit funds through various channels, including digital assets exchanges. Today, the United States is imposing sanctions on six entities and one individual - two major digital asset exchanges the regime leverages to maintain international financial connectivity, the ringleader more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following news release on Aug. 6, 2026: * * * Targeting Enablers of the Cuban Regime's Arms Imports and Foreign Military Cooperation The Cuban Communist regime is a state sponsor of terrorism that uses its military and intelligence apparatus to spy on the United States, provide material support to violent radicals and terrorist groups, and spread poisonous Marxist ideology within our borders and polity, all while serving as a staging ground for other U.S. adversaries such as Russia,  more PR

SCHIPOL, The Netherlands, Aug. 7 [Category: BizAerospace] -- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines posted the following news: * * * Statement situation Middle East * Update August 7, 10:05 AM KLM will resume flights between Amsterdam and Tel Aviv as of August 25. KLM continuously adjusts its network based on commercial and operational considerations. The flight will operate with a technical stop in Larnaca, where the crew will stay overnight. Flights are available for booking as of August 6. Update August 5, 10:00 AM KLM will not operate flights  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * The Case Against Charlie Hatcher * "Mayor Chaz Molder has never been distracted by partisan politics or political games because he's focused on delivering results. That's the kind of commonsense leadership Tennessee families deserve in Washington fighting for them. While Charlie Hatcher limps out of a messy primary with no resources and no message, Chaz is building the momentum he needs to win in November," said DCCC Chair Suzan De more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The House Foreign Affairs Committee released the following testimony by U.S. Representative to the United Nations Michael Waltz from a July 22, 2026, hearing entitled "United Nations Accountability and Reform: Advancing an America First Foreign Policy Through Strategic Diplomacy and Burden Sharing": * * * Thank you, Chairman Mast, Ranking Member Meeks, and members of the Committee. I appreciate the opportunity to appear before you today. When I arrived in New York, I tried to do what I did as a Green Beret: listen and  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senator Katie Britt Votes to Pass Russia and Iran Sanctions Legislation, Applauds Senate, White House Leadership, Calls for Expeditious House Passage * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) today voted to pass the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 to hold major purchasers of Russian oil and gas accountable for supporting Russia's war against Ukraine and extend the Iran Sanctions Act. The bill overwhelmingly  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Warnock Delivers Senate Floor Speech After Successfully Negotiating Restraints on Trump's Tariff Authority * Today, Senator Reverend Warnock delivered a Senate floor speech reaffirming his commitment to reining in the Trump administration's costly tariff regime Earlier this week, Senator Warnock secured a key concession from the U.S. Trade Representative limiting the President's tariff authority Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Reveren more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Warnock Secures Key Victory: Puts Guardrails on President Trump's Tariff Powers * Senator Reverend Warnock secured a key concession from the Trump Administration limiting the President's tariff authority after a week-long pressure campaign Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA), Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Subcommittee on International Trade, Customs, and Global Competitiveness, secured a written commi more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch Votes Against Sanctions Bill that Allows Trump to Impose Tariffs Unchecked * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today voted in opposition to Republicans' Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, which grants President Trump new authorities to impose massive tariffs on countries that 'facilitate' Russia oil sanctions evasion. The president could impose tariffs of up to 100% on nearly any country, taking this Constitutio more PR