GENEVA, Switzerland, Sept. 11 -- The United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights issued the following statement: * * * 9/11 anniversary: A quarter century of global counter-terrorism has endangered human rights On today's 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the United States of America, we pay tribute to the thousands of victims who lost their lives, to their families, and to the communities whose lives were forever changed by those horrific acts of violence. We equally acknowledge the millions of other victims w more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * Activities of Secretary-General in Kyrgyzstan, 31 August-2 September * UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres arrived in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, early on Monday, 31 August, to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization meeting. On the morning of Monday, 31 October, the Secretary-General held a meeting with the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Zhaparov. They discussed cooperation between the United Nations and the Kyrgyz Republic, including on climate change, envi more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Ahead of Derrick Van Orden Taking the Stage in Dallas, a Reminder of How His Record Hurt West Central Wisconsin Families * "Angry" Derrick Van Orden has spent this week complaining that he isn't "getting the credit [he] deserve[s]" for his record in Washington. Once again, DVO is completely out-of-touch with reality. Before he takes the stage this evening to lie more, here's your reminder of everything that Wisconsinites will cr more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Ahead of Michael Bouchard Junior Taking the Stage in Dallas, Here's a Reminder of How He Falls in Line Instead of Standing Up for Michigan * Michael Bouchard Junior was handpicked by political insiders and party bosses - so it's no surprise that he's jetting off to Texas to suck up to them in person. Here's your reminder of the many ways that Bouchard Junior follows his bosses' orders instead of standing up for Michigan: * Bou more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The American Action Forum issued the following insight: * * * U.S. Diesel Prices Hit Record High: Factors and Implications By Shuting Pomerleau Executive Summary * U.S. retail diesel prices hit an all-time high of $5.85 per gallon on September 4, 2026; concurrently, the U.S. Gulf Coast diesel crack spread (a measure of profit margins) surged past $100 per barrel on September 1, 2026--a fivefold jump from the pre-Middle-East-conflict baseline of approximately $20 per barrel. * The diesel price shock is driven by sev more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 11 (TNSjou) -- BMJ Group issued the following news release about The BMJ on Sept. 10, 2026: * * * End impunity for targeted attacks on schools and universities, urge experts Scholasticide must be publicly condemned and its perpetrators held to account - Scholasticide - deliberate attacks on a society's education system in armed conflict - is a war crime that must be publicly condemned and its perpetrators held to account, insists an editorial published by The BMJ today. Dr Rana Dajani at the Hashemite University in  more PR

WALTHAM, Massachusetts, Sept. 11 -- Brandeis University issued the following news: * * * Crown Center forum looks at how 9/11 shaped the Middle East By Steve Foskett September 10, 2026 The Crown Center for Middle East Studies this week marked the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks with an expert panel examining whether and how the events of that day and the U.S. response have shaped the Middle East today. The program, "Did 9/11 Make Today's Middle East?," considered the history of U.S. involvement in the region befo more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 (TNSrep) -- Rep. Gabriel Vasquez, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * BREAKING: Vasquez Releases New Report Illustrating How Administration Has Cost New Mexico Families Over $3,000 * WASHINGTON, D.C. - On September 10, 2026, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) released a new report detailing how much prices have spiked under the Trump Administration, costing New Mexicans $3,100 on average. "Since this Administration took office, reckless tariffs, the war of choice in Iran, and countless short-si more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Clueless Carlos De La Cruz Thinks Republicans Fixed the Economy * As he stood on stage at a party that cost $25,000 a head, Carlos De La Cruz talked about the families "sitting at the kitchen table tonight, doing the math on the rent, the groceries, and the gas and wondering how it all adds up." He went on to say that Republicans solved all those problems when they took power in 2024... Yet, the year is 2026 and diesel prices  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary: * * * Imagining an Insurgency in Post-Revolutionary Iran Commentary by Andrew Faulhaber Published September 10, 2026 What if Iran overplays its hand in the current conflict and the United States determines that regime change through a large-scale, boots-on-the-ground operation is the only way to restore regional and economic stability? Beyond the conventional warfighting challenges and costs associated with a ground invasion of Iran, more PR

BOULDER, Colorado, Sept. 9 -- The University of Colorado Boulder campus posted the following news: * * * CU historian offers view on how 9/11 changed the Middle East * Twenty-five years after the terrorist attacks, Middle East expert John M. Willis says 9/11 did not fundamentally reinvent U.S. policy in the region but it did remove political constraints and accelerate changes If there is one misconception about the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks that University of Colorado Boulder historian John M. Willis would like to challenge, it is  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The District of Columbia Auditor issued the following report entitled "Uncertain Economy, Action by Congress Weaken D.C. Revenue Forecast." Here are excerpts: * * * Executive Summary * Lower forecast than March 2026: The August 2026 forecast estimates gross revenue of $11.8 billion for FY 2026, down from the $12.2 billion we estimated in March but still slightly higher than the February 2026 forecast of $11.7 billion by the Office of the Chief Financial Officer. Two factors drive our lower estimate: 1. OBB more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Derrick Van Orden Says the Media Isn't Reporting House Republicans' Wins, Let's Help Them Out * Whining on national television today, Derrick Van Orden said Republicans aren't getting enough credit for everything they've done since they've controlled all the levers of power in Washington DC. In the spirit of absolute candor, we thought we would help put the Republican record in an easy-to-read list, per Mr. Van Orden's request (w more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Sept. 10, 2026: * * * DNC Launches New Mini-Documentary Featuring Texans Struggling to Make Ends Meet Under Trump Today, the DNC released a new mini-documentary featuring Texans' personal stories of how Donald Trump's reckless tariffs, cruel cuts to programs families rely on, and deadly and costly war with Iran have driven up costs on everything from groceries, gas, utilities, healthcare, childcare, and housing, while wrecking the job market. WAT more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * After Promising No New Endless Wars, Trump and Vance's War With Iran Enters its Seventh Month with No End in Sight More than six months ago, Donald Trump started a deadly and costly war with Iran that has already killed at least 18 U.S. service members and wounded at least 750 more, while sending the economy into a tailspin. Trump and his chief dealmaker JD Vance have failed to reach an agreement to end their war, despite assuring Americans d more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * The Housing Market is Stalling Under Trump and Republicans This month, mortgage rates rose to nearly 7% - Donald Trump has made housing unaffordable for everyday Americans. The average household has shelled out an extra $757 on housing costs, including rent and mortgage payments, since Trump took office, and mortgage rates have hit their highest level in over a year. Yet, Trump refused to sign a bipartisan housing affordability bill, calling more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * Prices on Everything from Groceries to Gas Remain Sky-High in the Trump-Vance Economy Nearly 80% of Americans believe Trump is not focused enough on lowering prices - Despite promising to lower prices on "Day One," Donald Trump's reckless tariffs and deadly and costly war with Iran have driven up prices on everything. Prices remain higher than when Trump took office, and inflation is swallowing up Americans' paychecks as they pay more for les more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Sept. 10, 2026: * * * SHOT/CHASER: Night One of RNC's "Trump-A-palooza" Was a Low-Energy, Low-Attendance Disaster Night one of Donald Trump and Republicans' "Trump-a-palooza" was a disaster -- their podium literally fell apart, Trump's speech started with awkward technical difficulties, and the attendance and energy inside the convention center were dismal. SHOT: Amid historically low poll numbers, skyrocketing prices, and their raging war with Ir more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Sept. 10, 2026: * * * Trump's Billionaire Cabinet Has Cozied Up to Big Corporations and Special Interests to Enrich Themselves Donald Trump has used the presidency to enrich himself and his family, and his cabinet officials have followed in his footsteps. Trump appointed the richest cabinet in history, initially tapping at least 13 billionaires for government posts -- and a cabinet with a combined net worth of at least $7 BILLION. Trump's cabinet o more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * Vance Prepares To Spin the Trump-Vance Agenda That Is Crushing Working Families Reminder: Trump and Vance's ally said "there's just no daylight" between them - As JD Vance takes to the podium tonight at the RNC Midterm Convention, he will defend the historically unpopular Trump-Vance agenda that has spiked prices and made life unaffordable for everyday Americans. Vance has been Donald Trump's right-hand man, working tirelessly to defend Trum more PR

ELON, North Carolina, Sept. 10 -- Elon University posted the following news release: * * * Elon University Poll: Cooper maintains double-digit lead in North Carolina U.S. Senate race * Former North Carolina Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper has an 11% lead over Republican Michael Whatley among likely voters in the race for the open U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Republican U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis. With the start of the early voting period now five weeks away, the latest survey by the Elon University Poll finds that former Democratic Gov. Roy Coo more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Foreign Policy for America issued the following statement on Sept, 10, 2026: * * * FP4A Remembers the Victims of 9/11 and Calls for an End to America's Forever Wars Washington D.C. -- Twenty-five years after the September 11 attacks, Foreign Policy for America remembers the nearly 3,000 people killed that day: office workers, first responders, passengers, and colleagues who never came home. We hold their families, and all who continue to carry that loss, in our thoughts. This anniversary is a moment for solemn reflec more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: At JFK Library, Kelly Speaks on Public Service, Courage, and Lessons in Leadership * In case you missed it, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly joined author Rye Barcott for a conversation at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Boston to talk about his upbringing and living a life of service in the Navy, at NASA, and now in the U.S. Senate. Kelly shared the courage and leadership he's seen in others over the course of his life, from more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: During August Recess, Shaheen Traveled Across New Hampshire to Continue "Affordability Action Tour," Highlight Federal Funding She Secured for Granite State Projects * (Washington, DC) - In August, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee and Ranking Member of the Ag-FDA subcommittee, continued her "Affordability Action Tour" to hear directly from Granite Staters about their affordab more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Inter-American Development Bank issued the following white paper in August 2026 entitled "Formal Credit and SME Performance: Reviewing Evidence from Impact Evaluations." Here are excerpts: * * * Abstract This paper reviews the impact evaluation evidence on how expanding formal credit affects small and medium enterprise (SME) performance, focusing on developing countries, particularly Latin America, while using evidence from advanced economies to sharpen mechanisms and external validity. Across the core  more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 10 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news: * * * Iran: Ongoing Unlawful Execution Campaign Against Protesters * * Within a span of only five months, between March 18 and the end of August 2026, Iran's authorities announced the executions of 29 people in connection with recent protests. These executions were unlawful and in violation of international human rights law. Several protesters executed were teenagers aged 18 and 19. Scores more remain at imminent risk of execution. Some executions more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * September 10, 2026 Lujan, N.M. Delegation Call on Apple, Google to Keep New Mexico's Name on Mapping Services N.M. Delegation Demands Commitment Following Trump's Post to Rename New Mexico "New America" Lujan's Reaction Following Trump's Post: It's New Mexico, always has been and always will be. Just like how you'll always be a sinverguenza and corrupt. Santa Fe, N.M. - Today, U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 11 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2026: * * * MDP Chair Statement on Mike Rogers' Speech at The "Trump-A-Palooza" Convention LANSING -- Tonight, Mike Rogers stood in lockstep with Trump's unpopular, cost-raising agenda at the GOP's low-energy 'Trump-A-Palooza' convention in Texas, as gas prices skyrocket back home in Michigan. In response, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel released the following statement: "Mike Rogers stood on stage tonight and made clea more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 11 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2026: * * * Mike Rogers Goes to "Trump-A-Palooza" as His and Trump's Agenda Spikes Costs Even Higher LANSING -- Today, Price Hike Mike Rogers is attending the GOP's 'Trump-a-palooza' convention, celebrating the president whose historic unpopularity has become an "anchor" for Michigan Republicans. Meanwhile, GOP insiders are "panicking" as Rogers and other convention attendees are "dogged by the cost of living" because of Trump's disast more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Monica De La Cruz Reminds Voters That Republicans "Promised to Bring Down Prices." * She sure did promise. And she sure didn't do it. Diesel prices have hit a record high and continue to climb. The cost of health care is pushing families to their breaking point. The cost of a gallon of milk is the highest it's been in more than two decades. And Monica De La Cruz had the audacity to get on stage in Dallas and lie to Texans and  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Gregory Murphy, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy Leads Bipartisan Congressional Delegation to Sarajevo Security Conference * Washington, D.C. -Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D, led a bipartisan congressional delegation to the Sarajevo Security Conference over the weekend. "As a member of the Helsinki Commission, a Speaker-appointed position, it was my honor to lead a bipartisan delegation to the Sarajevo Security Conference," said Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. "I advocated for enhan more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- No Labels, a political organization that advocates for centrism and bipartisanship, issued the following commentary: * * * September 10, 2026 Operation Economic Outcast: What the New Iran Sanctions Plan Actually Does, and What History Says About Whether It Will Work Can the latest round of sanctions by the U.S. change Tehran's behavior? Sam Zickar On August 24, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stood at a podium and promised what he called an "economic D-Day" against Iran. The plan, formally named Operation Econom more PR

LOUGHBOROUGH, England, Sept. 10 -- Loughborough University issued the following news release: * * * Pressure: Andrew Scott excels in D day drama that gets caught between history and Hollywood * Secretary of state for the treasury, Scott Bessent, recently declared that the US is readying a comprehensive package of sanctions targeting Iran that in size and scale amounted to an "economic D-day". Although a problematic analogy that does disservice to the memory of those Allied soldiers who landed in Normandy, Bessent's choice of words does at l more PR

HOMESTEAD, Florida, Sept. 8 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following remarks by Secretary of State Marco Rubio at a news briefing at Homestead Air Reserve Base: * * * SECRETARY RUBIO: So this is an important trip, obviously. We're going to go visit three countries strongly aligned with the United States. We have a lot of common interests with them, both taking on regional transnational criminal terrorism and also economic engagements. We're hoping to wrap up good, solid trade deals with all three of these countries in the foreseeable more PR

BARRANQUILLA, Colombia, Sept. 8 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following remarks by Secretary of State Marco Rubio at a news briefing at Barranquilla Marriott Hotel: * * * SECRETARY RUBIO: (In Spanish.) Ready? Ready. Are we going to do this in Spanish or English? In Spanglish. Let's go. QUESTION: (In Spanish.) Yes, in Spanish and English QUESTION: Spanglish. SECRETARY RUBIO: In Spanglish? QUESTION: Yeah. (Laughter.) QUESTION: Secretary Rubio, will the tariffs on Colombia be lifted by you [all] SECRETARY RUBIO: (In Spanish.) more PR

QUITO, Ecuador, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following remarks on Sept. 9, 2026, by Secretary of State Marco Rubio at a news briefing at the U.S. Embassy in Quito: * * * SECRETARY RUBIO: All right, let's go. Hold on. QUESTION: Secretary Rubio -- SECRETARY RUBIO: Yeah. QUESTION: Can I - are you worried at all that U.S. partnership with Ecuador and some of the accusations of human rights abuses or disappearances will undermine and - the U.S. partnership with Delcy Rodriguez in Venezuela, Bukele and some of his accused abu more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Ossoff Working Across the Aisle to Lower Fertilizer Costs for Georgia Farmers * Washington, D.C. -As the war in Iran continues, U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is working with Republicans and Democrats to lower fertilizer costs for Georgia farmers. Sen. Ossoff recently cosponsored the Homegrown Fertilizer Act to help lower fertilizer costs for Georgia farmers by incentivizing more domestic fertilizer production. The bipartisan bill, first introduced  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Murray Responds to 22.2% Rate Increase for Washington's 2027 Exchange Health Insurance Market * Washington's Office of Insurance Commissioner Says Republicans Refusing to Extend ACA Tax Credits is Key Driver of New Premium Hike ICYMI: New Report Shows Health Care Premiums Doubled for Over 200,000 Washingtonians Thanks to Trump and Republicans' Health Care Cuts Washington, D.C. -Today-nearly a year after Republicans refused to extend t more PR

HILLSBORO, Missouri, Sept. 11 -- St. Louis University issued the following news: * * * SLU/YouGov Poll: Amendment 3 Falls to a Dead Heat While Missourians Back Protections for the Initiative Petition Process by a 27-Point Margin 09/10/2026 Trump approval underwater in SLU/YouGov Poll for the first time; Kehoe, state legislature hit all-time low approval ratings. ST. LOUIS - The August 2026 SLU/YouGov Poll surveyed 900 likely Missouri voters about their opinions regarding the 2026 election, ballot initiatives and amendments, data centers, a more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following news release: * * * Operation Economic Outcast Grounds Iran's Aviation Sector Press Statement Thomas "Tommy" Pigott, Spokesman Office of the Spokesperson Today, the United States continues implementation of Operation Economic Outcast by sanctioning 36 entities and individuals in multiple jurisdictions for aiding Iran's aviation sector. This sector has enabled the regime to support proliferation and terrorism worldwide. On August 24, 2026, the U.S. Department of the Tre more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 9 [Category: International] -- The Center for Human Rights in Iran posted the following news release: * * * Ten Civil Society Groups Inside Iran Vow to Continue the Struggle for Freedom Ahead of Fourth Anniversary of Mahsa Amini's Killing * September 9, 2026 -As Iran approaches the fourth anniversary of the Woman, Life, Freedom uprising, a diverse group of labor and civil society groups has issued a joint statement reaffirming the movement's demands for freedom, equality, economic security, and an end to repression and execu more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2026: * * * Operation Economic Outcast Strikes Iran's Global Terrorist Proxy Network Treasury Sanctions Networks enabling Kata'ib Hizballah and Lebanese Hizballah WASHINGTON--Today, as part of Operation Economic Outcast, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) took action against the networks enabling the Iranian regime to wreak havoc in the Middle East through its terrorist proxies. Today's action more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 10 -- The University of Utah posted the following news release: * * * University of Utah hosts inaugural Gulf States Forum & Alumni Impact Dinner * The University of Utah Office for Global Engagement and the Middle East Center invite campus and community members interested in global affairs to attend the Gulf States Forum, a one-day event exploring diplomacy, economic diversification, natural resources, and innovation across the Gulf region. The forum is Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026, beginning at 9 a.m. Several lect more PR

HAMDEN, Connecticut, Sept. 10 -- Quinnipiac University Poll posted the following news: * * * Voters Favor Dems Over GOP By 11 Points For Control Of U.S. House, Quinnipiac University National Poll Finds; Trump's Handling Of Canada Trade, Iran & Russia - Ukraine War All Below 30% * With the midterm elections less than two months away, voters give the Democratic Party an 11-point advantage over the Republican Party when it comes to who they would want to see win control of the United States House of Representatives, according to a Quinnipiac ( more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The White House issued the following news on Sept. 9, 2026: * * * President Trump Delivers Historic Results for the American People in Under Two Years In less than two years, President Donald J. Trump has driven the most consequential stretch of governing in modern American history. He inherited a disaster -- and turned it into a historic comeback. President Trump sealed the border, drove violent crime to historic lows, unleashed American energy, cut taxes for working families, focused Washington on merit and common s more PR