WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * "THE DAM IS BREAKING": CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN'S "NO FUNDS FOR IRAN WAR ACT" GAINS SUPPORT AS HOUSE AGAIN VOTES TO END WAR IN IRAN * "The Dam is Breaking": Congressman Pat Ryan's "No Funds for Iran War Act" Gains Support as House Again Votes to End War in Iran For more than six months, the Trump Administration has waged war in Iran without Congressional approval, costing Americans more than $100 billion, killing 18 brave U.S. servicemembers, and woundi more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Ahead of Vote on Senate Farm Bill, Sen. Schiff Releases New Reporting Highlighting Impact of Republican SNAP Cuts Making Food Insecurity Worse for Families * As a result of Trump Administration policies, including the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, more than 330,000 Californians lost food benefits, including more than 156,000 children. Washington, D.C. - Washington, D.C. - Ahead of another markup on the Senate Agriculture Committee's Farm Bill, U. more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Beyer: This Bill Would Do More Harm Than Good For America And For Ukraine * Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA), the Senior House Democrat on Congress' Joint Economic Committee and a member of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Trade, delivered a stark warning against the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia And Iran Act during floor debate on the measure ahead of a final vote this afternoon. His remarks as delivered follow below, and video is available he more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 17 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sep 16, 2026 Governor Newsom cuts red tape to accelerate new zero-emissions ferry project in San Francisco Bay California presses ahead with clean transportation future, while House Republicans vote to choke port communities with dirty air What you need to know: Governor Newsom cut red tape to fast-track a new pier in Berkeley for a zero-emission ferry connecting Berkeley, San Francisco, and Larkspur. This comes after House Republi more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Chairwoman Salazar Leads House Hearing on Nicaragua, Warns of Growing U.S. National Security Threat * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Representative Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27), Chairwoman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, convened a hearing titled "Confronting the Totalitarian Ortega-Murillo Regime," examining the dictatorship's repression of the Nicaraguan people, its growing cooperation with America's adversar more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 16 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * CNN Creators debuts new ultra-flexible, state-of-the-art Doha studio * September 16th, 2026 Doha, September 16th, 2026. CNN's multiplatform programming initiative, CNN Creators, will this week unveil its state-of-the-art facility within Media City Qatar, in Doha. The new space will open up the full range of production capabilities for CNN Creators, which has been broadcast from a temporary facility since its launch in October 2025. The new open plan, h more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 16 -- CodePink, a grassroots peace and social justice movement working to end U.S.-funded wars and occupations, to challenge militarism globally, posted the following news release: * * * DISRUPTED: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Disrupted for Imposing Deadly Sanctions on Iran and Cuba Sept. 15, 2026 "Sanctions Kill, Sanctions Starve" Peace Activists Disrupt Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent WASHINGTON, D.C. - Peace activists from the National Iranian American Council (NIAC), About Face, and Cuban Americans f more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Madeleine Dean, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Dean Issues Statement on Vote for Russia and Iran Sanctions Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04), member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement regarding her vote for the Russian and Iran Sanctions Act: "For four-and-a-half years, I have stood with the people of Ukraine in their fight for sovereignty against Russia's illegal, brutal invasion. I have urged two administ more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 * "I continue to support Ukraine as they fight to protect their country and sovereignty against a brutal Russian invasion. We can and must put economic pressure on the bad actors driving this invasion, including Putin's cronies and those supporting the Russian oil industry. This Administration has squandered many opportunities to use existing sanc more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman McCollum Votes Against Expanded Presidential Tariff Powers * WASHINGTON, D.C.-Today, the House of Representatives voted on The Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act. Congresswoman McCollum voted against the legislation that would hand expanded tariff powers to President Trump. Following the vote, Congresswoman McCollum released the following statement: "This bill is a wolf in sheep's clothing. While purporting to be more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Courtney Votes for Sixth Time to End Trump's War in Iran * WASHINGTON, DC - Last night, for the sixth time, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), Ranking Member of the House Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, voted to end President Trump's war in Iran. Courtney voted to pass the bipartisan Iran War Powers Resolution (H.Con.Res. 93), which passed the House by a vote of 220-204. In accordance with the law, the War Powers Resolution would more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colorado, posted the following news release: * * * Crow Statement on the Passage of His War Powers Resolution * WASHINGTON -Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO), a former paratrooper and Army Ranger who serves on the House Armed Services Committee and House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, released the following statement following the U.S. House of Representatives passing his War Powers Resolution to end Donald Trump's reckless war with Iran: "Six months into a war that Donald Trump, Pete Heg more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colorado, posted the following news release: * * * Crow Urges Congress to Support His War Powers Resolution, End Trump's Reckless War with Iran * WASHINGTON -Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO), a former paratrooper and Army Ranger who serves on the House Armed Services Committee and House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, urged Congress to pass his War Powers Resolution reining in Donald Trump's reckless war with Iran, which will be voted on Tuesday evening by the U.S. House of Representatives more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Daines on Fox Business: "We Cannot Slow Down in the Race Against China" * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Steve Daines today joined Stuart Varney on Fox Business to discuss the latest on diesel prices and race in AI against China. Watch the full exchange HERE. Daines on diesel fuel prices: We are farm and ranch country in Montana. We pride ourselves on that rich heritage. Look, the farmers and ranchers, they feel the pain at the pump. They feel more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * September 16, 2026 Costs Are Soaring in Trump's Economy as His Approval Ratings Tank A new report released yesterday shows that under Donald Trump and JD Vance, the average American household has spent an additional $4,200 on goods and services. Trump's reckless tariffs and deadly and costly war with Iran have hiked prices, forcing working families to stretch their budgets even further to make ends meet. Since Trump started his war of choice more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Competitive Enterprise Institute posted the following news release: * * * Federal Reserve raises interest rates, eyes on future economic policy: CEI analysis * Today, the Federal Reserve has decided to raise interest rates by 25 basis points, the first increase in over three years. The decision shows the Fed's commitment to fighting inflation and stabilizing the economy. CEI senior economist Ryan Young: "As expected, the Federal Reserve raised the federal funds rate in an effort to tame in more PR

SOPHIA ANTIPOLIS, France, Sept. 16 [Category: Medical] -- The European Society of Cardiology posted the following news release: * * * Four to six servings of wholegrain per day lowers risk factors for heart disease * Key takeaways * New study brings together results of all trials of wholegrain for reducing cardiovascular disease risk. * Results show that eating four to six servings per day brings major health benefits. * High wholegrain diet lowers body weight, cholesterol, blood sugar and blood pressure. Sophia Antipolis, France - 1 more PR

PARIS, France, Sept. 16 [Category: Media] -- Reporters Without Borders issued the following news: * * * Four years after Iran's Woman, Life, Freedom' movement, the regime prepares a new offensive against the press * The very heavy 15-year prison sentence handed down last August to independent journalist Yalda Moaiery marks a new escalation in the crackdown on press freedom in Iran. Four years after the Woman, Life, Freedom'" movement and the brutal repression of journalism that followed, the regime is on the verge of approving a new repress more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Statement On Astronomical $38 Billion Cost Of The Iran War * Today, in response to Congress' nonpartisan scorekeeper releasing its finding that the war in Iran has cost taxpayers $38 billion so far, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand issued the following statement: "Donald Trump is wasting billions of taxpayer dollars fighting a reckless war of choice overseas while working families are paying the price. Americans need relief from  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Maggie Goodlander, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Goodlander, Veteran Members of Congress Pass War Powers Resolution to End Unauthorized War in Iran * Washington, D.C. -Today, the House of Representatives voted for the third time to demand an end to the Trump administration's unauthorized war with Iran. H. Con. Res. 93, introduced by Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander (NH-02) and eight other veteran members of Congress, would direct the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostiliti more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Hickenlooper Takes Aim at Trump's "Golden Age of Corruption" in Senate Floor Speech * Hickenlooper: "It's an era of spoils and bribery for the powerful and well-connected, while you are left behind." WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper took to the Senate floor to call out President Trump for his corruption and the cost-of-living emergency he's created. "Nearly 20 months into his second term, President Trump calls this period more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Hirono Presses FBI Director Kash Patel on Abuse of Power, Leadership Failures * ~ Watch Senator Hirono's Statement Here ~ WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), a senior member of the Senate Committee on the Judiciary, pressed Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel on his repeated failure to uphold the ideals of the agency he leads. During a full Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, Senator Hirono quest more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, ranking member of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Angie Craig Closing Statement at Market Opportunities Hearing Washington, September 16, 2026 Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) delivered the following closing statement at a full committee hearing entitled "Increasing Demand and Opportunities for Homegrown Products Here and Abroad." Watch the hearing here. [As prepared for delivery.] Thank you more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, ranking member of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Angie Craig Opening Statement at Market Opportunities Hearing Washington, September 16, 2026 Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) delivered the following opening statement at a full committee hearing entitled "Increasing Demand and Opportunities for Homegrown Products Here and Abroad." Watch the hearing here. [As prepared for delivery.] Good morni more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Boyle Statement on September 2026 Fed Interest Rate Hike September 16, 2026 WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement after the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) announced a 25-basis-point interest rate increase: "Today's rate hike is further proof that Donald Trump and Republicans have failed  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Doris O. Matsui, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * HOUSE PASSES MATSUI'S BIPARTISAN BILL TO CUT DIESEL POLLUTION, PROTECT SACRAMENTO FAMILIES * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07) successfully passed the bipartisan Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025, legislation to protect public health and lower the cost of replacing older, heavily polluting diesel engines. The bill, co-led by Representatives Ken Calvert (R-CA), Chellie Pingree (D-ME), and Nick Langworthy (R-NY more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * House Passes Moulton's War Powers Resolution to Reclaim Congressional Authority to Declare War * WASHINGTON, D.C. -The U.S. House of Representatives tonight passed Congressman Seth Moulton's (MA-06) War Powers Resolution, voting 220-204 to reclaim Congress's authority to end Donald Trump's war with Iran. The resolution was cosponsored by 14 House Democrats, including 13 Democratic veterans, reflecting deep concern within the ranks of those w more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * House Passes Pingree Bill to Cut Diesel Pollution, Protect Maine Families * Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) applauded the passage of the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025, bipartisan legislation aimed at protecting public health and lowering the cost of replacing older, heavily polluting diesel engines. Introduced by Pingree and Reps. Doris Matsui (D-Calif.), Ken Calvert (R-Calif.), and Nick Longworthy (R-N.Y.), the bill reauthorizes more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Ann Wagner, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * House Passes Wagner Co-Led Bill to Sanction Supporters of Russia and Iran * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO) released the following statement after the House passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026. This legislation will hold major purchasers of Russian oil and gas accountable for supporting Russia's war against Ukraine and extend sanctions that restrict funding for Iran's energy and weapons sectors.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * House Republicans Put Maximum Pressure on Putin's War Machin * House Republicans passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, sending it to President Trump's desk WASHINGTON -Tonight, House Republicans passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, legislation to impose sanctions targeting Russia's war machine and countries who aid Russia's war against Ukraine. Despite this legislation rec more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Smith Statement on House Passage of Legislation to Impose Sanctions on Russia, Use Tariff Policies to Curtail Support for Russia's War on Ukraine September 16, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026: "President T more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Hoyer: This is an Anti-Russia, Pro-Ukraine Bill. Let us Pass It. * WASHINGTON, DC -Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) delivered remarks on the House Floor during debate on the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026. Below are a video and transcript of his remarks:Click here to watch a video of his remarks. "I thank the gentleman, my friend who co-sponsored the Ukraine Support Act with me. I'm sorry that the Senate won more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Gillibrand Joins Leaders Of NY Food Banks To Call Out Trump Administration's Massive Cuts To Federal Snap Funding * ***Watch News12's Coverage of Senator Gillibrand's Press Conference Here New York State Will Be Responsible for Estimated $168 Million More Annually as SNAP Cost Responsibilities Shift to State and Local Governments In case you missed it, on Monday, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand stood with CEOs from food banks aroun more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 17 -- The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales issued the following news release: * * * Hotter August inflation hardens hawkish case, but no rate rise tomorrow Published: 16 Sep 2026 Responding to the UK inflation figures for August 2026, released by the Office for National Statistics today (Wednesday 16 September 2026), Suren Thiru, ICAEW Chief Economist, said: "The struggle against soaring prices hit another bump in the road in August, with rising fuel costs and airfares piling fresh financial pr more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine & Schiff File Oman War Powers Resolution * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Adam Schiff (D-CA) filed a War Powers Resolution to prohibit the use of the U.S. Armed Forces in hostilities in or against Oman. Last month, President Donald Trump threatened to "bomb the shit" out of Oman if it interferes with the United States' blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. "President Trump calls himself the 'Peace President,' but he  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson Votes to Cease Hostilities in Iran, Calls on Congress to Cut Off Funding for Illegal War * Washington, D.C. - On the 200th day since President Trump launched his illegal war in Iran, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted for another war powers resolution to cease hostilities. Today's vote marks the third time the House has passed legislation opposing this conflict. Larson previously introduced legislation to cut off funding for this unaut more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON HOUSE FLOOR: "WE WILL CONTINUE TO STAND WITH THE UKRAINIAN PEOPLE UNTIL VICTORY IS WON" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor in opposition to legislation that would expand Donald Trump's authority to impose tariffs and continue his failed global trade war that is making life far too expensive for everyday Americans. LEADER JEFFRIES: I rise in strong support of t more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON HOUSE FLOOR: "WE WILL CONTINUE TO STAND WITH THE UKRAINIAN PEOPLE UNTIL VICTORY IS WON" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor in opposition to legislation that would expand Donald Trump's authority to impose tariffs and continue his failed global trade war that is making life far too expensive for everyday Americans. LEADER JEFFRIES: I rise in strong support of the underlying bill to hono more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON DONALD TRUMP'S INFLATIONARY POLICIES * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: For the past 605 days, Donald Trump has unilaterally implemented an onslaught of failed, inflationary policies that have blown up our economy, leaving the Federal Reserve with no choice but to raise interest rates for the first time in three years. Make no mistake. Donal more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON DONALD TRUMP'S INFLATIONARY POLICIES * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: For the past 605 days, Donald Trump has unilaterally implemented an onslaught of failed, inflationary policies that have blown up our economy, leaving the Federal Reserve with no choice but to raise interest rates for the first time in three years. Make no mistake. Donald Trump owns this rate hik more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "WE ARE COMMITTED TO THIS FIGHT FOR AN AFFORDABLE AMERICA UNTIL WE WIN THIS FIGHT FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press event with the House Democratic Caucus and advocates on the Capitol steps, where he emphasized that as people continue to struggle with the high cost of living due to failed Republican policies, House Democrats are committed to fightin more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "WE ARE COMMITTED TO THIS FIGHT FOR AN AFFORDABLE AMERICA UNTIL WE WIN THIS FIGHT FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press event with the House Democratic Caucus and advocates on the Capitol steps, where he emphasized that as people continue to struggle with the high cost of living due to failed Republican policies, House Democrats are committed to fighting for an affordable Americ more PR

PALMERSTON NORTH, New Zealand, Sept. 16 -- Massey University issued the following news release: * * * Opinion: A social worker's manifesto Wednesday 16 September 2026 By Professor Kieran O'Donoghue Aotearoa Social Workers Day this year occurs 53 days before a general election. For social workers, people's personal troubles are connected to the broader social, economic and political context. The current cost of living crisis, the economic and human impacts of illegal and unjust wars in Gaza, Ukraine and Iran, the Nepal-China landslide floo more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Max Miller, Mike Turner, and Mike Carey Vote To Rubberstamp Price-spiking War of Choice - AGAIN * As Ohio families pay more at the gas pump, Miller, Turner, and Carey vote AGAIN for higher costs With diesel prices at all-time highs, Ohio gas prices at $4.35 a gallon, and grocery prices going through the roof, Max Miller, Mike Turner, and Mike Carey voted again to allow Trump's war in Iran to continue and ignore rising costs. Th more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * McCaul on House Floor: "A Vote Against This Bill Is a Vote for Putin and His Unholy Alliance." * WASHINGTON - Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Emeritus Michael McCaul (R-Texas) delivered closing remarks on the House floor in support of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, which he introduced in the House with Congressman Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) and a bipartisan group of their colleagues.Click to watch Remar more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * McCaul on House Floor: "Evil Is on the March. History Is Calling. Now Is the Time to Act." * WASHINGTON - Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Emeritus Michael McCaul (R-Texas) delivered opening remarks on the House floor in support of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, which he introduced in the House with Congressman Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) and a bipartisan group of their colleagues.Click to watch Remarks a more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 17 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * September 16, 2026 Rep. Huizenga Votes to Raise Costs, Continue Trump's War LANSING -- Yesterday, Rep. Bill Huizenga voted against a War Powers Resolution to end Trump's reckless and unnecessary war that is putting Americans at risk and raising our costs. "Rep. Huizenga had a chance to stand up for Michigan families and stop Trump from dragging us further into war with Iran. Instead, he voted with Trump to keep Americans in harm's way and more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Neal Statement on Sanctions Bill Vote September 16, 2026 WASHINGTON, DC--Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after the House of Representatives voted on the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026: "Congress just handed Trump sweeping new tariff authority despite all the abuse we've seen of the tariff power  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 [Category: Political] -- 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, posted the following news release: * * * New Ad: John Sununu Sold Out New Hampshire. Now He's Getting Rich Off It. * Today, WinSenate is putting $1.8 million behind a new ad calling out John Sununu for cashing in as a corporate lobbyist after Granite Staters fired more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 [Category: Political] -- 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, posted the following news release: * * * New Ad: WinSenate Nails Michael Whatley For Getting Rich as North Carolina Gets Gouged At The Pump * Today, WinSenate dropped a new ad campaign going after Michael Whatley for cashing in as a Big Oil lobbyist while North Ca more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Nunn Votes to End Open-Ended Combat Operations Against Iran * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Representative Zach Nunn (IA-03) released the following statement after voting in favor of H.Con.Res. 93, which directs the removal of U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran absent a congressional authorization for the use of military force, while preserving the President's authority to defend the United States and its allies from imminent attack. "Iran must be held a more PR

JERUSALEM, Israel, Sept. 17 -- The government of Israel issued the following news release: * * * PM Netanyahu at the ISA 2025 Outstanding Personnel Ceremony at the President's Residence 17.09.2026 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the ISA 2025 Outstanding Personnel Ceremony at the President's Residence: "We are settling accounts with the October 7 terrorists. No one is immune, and you are putting that into practice. We will bring down the regime in Iran, eliminate Hamas, and also deal with Hezbollah." From the Prime Minister's remarks a more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Andrea Salinas' Statement Following the War Powers Vote * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06) issued the following statement following her vote in favor of the bipartisan war powers resolution. "We are more than six months into Trump's war of choice with Iran, and over that time, Oregonians have been shouldering the economic hardship. The cost of this war drove up the price of a gallon of gas from $3.90 to $5 more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Cole on Sanctioning Adversaries: "This Bill Will Implement an Economic Onslaught Against Putin, His Cronies, and the Iranian Regime." September 16, 2026 Washington, D.C. - Today, House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) delivered remarks on the House Floor during debate on the Senate Amendment to H.R. 5334 - Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026. Read Chairman Cole's  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Derek Tran, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Representatives Tran, Williams Celebrate Committee Passage of Bipartisan Bill to Protect Small Businesses from Foreign Threats * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Derek Tran's (D-CA-45) announced today the successful advancement of bipartisan legislation to protect small businesses against threats from foreign adversaries. Tran helped introduce H.R. 10329, the Combating Foreign Threats to Main Street Act of 2026, a bill to provide assistance more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Houlahan, Goodlander, Whitesides, Ryan Introduce Protect Our Polls Act, Blocking Armed Federal Agents at Polls * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representatives Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06), Maggie Goodlander (NH-02), George Whitesides (CA-27), and Pat Ryan (NY-18) introduced the Protect Our Polls Act, a bill to prevent armed federal agents from being deployed to polling places without Congressional approval. A Senate version of the bill has  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Schiff and Kaine File Oman War Powers Resolution * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Tim Kaine (D-Va.) filed a War Powers Resolution to prohibit the use of the U.S. Armed Forces in hostilities in or against Oman. Last month, President Donald Trump threatened to "bomb the shit" out of Oman if it interferes with the United States' blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. "Donald Trump threatened, and then launched a war  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following news release: * * * Secretary Rubio's Call with Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr al-Busaidi Readout Office of the Spokesman September 15, 2026 The below is attributable to Spokesman Tommy Pigott: Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke today with Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr al-Busaidi. The Secretary acknowledged Oman's important role in deescalation in the region and condemned recent Iranian attacks on commercial ships and countries in the region. He reitera more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Schiff Blasts Kash Patel's Firing of FBI Officials Investigating Cases Against Trump and January 6 Insurrectionists, Calls Out Attacks on Media * Washington, D.C. - Today, during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) blasted Kash Patel, the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), for his widespread mismanagement and politicization of the nation's foremost law enforcement agency. Schiff pr more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release: * * * September 16, 2026 Chairman Risch Statement on House Passage of Russian Sanctions Bill WASHINGTON--U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today released the statement below on the House of Representatives' passage of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, which would impose critical new sanctions on Russia and those enabling its  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release: * * * September 16, 2026 Ranking Member Shaheen Statement on House Passage of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the bipartisan Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 20 more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * September 16, 2026 Senator Warren Statement on Upcoming FOMC Decision Washington, D.C. - United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee released the following statement: "Donald Trump is driving up costs so much that even his sock puppet at the Fed might raise interest rates. If Trump e more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: * * * September 16, 2026 STATEMENT: Blunt Rochester Slams Trump Economy Amid First Interest Rate Hike in Three Years U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) today issued the following statement reacting to the Federal Reserve's decision to raise interest rates for the first time in three years: "While I'm glad Federal Reserve Chair Warsh has stayed true to his word to operate independently, today's decision to raise interest rates underscor more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 [Category: Political] -- 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, posted the following news release: * * * Susan Collins Rubber-Stamping Trump's Policies Highlighted in New WinSenate Ad * Today, WinSenate released a new television ad hitting Susan Collins for voting with Donald Trump 96% of the time, even when her actions hurt M more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 16 [Category: International] -- The Center for Human Rights in Iran posted the following news release: * * * The Cost of Impunity: Four Years After Jina Mahsa Amini's Death, Thousands More Are Victims of Iran's Brutal Repression * September 16, 2026 -Four years after the death in police custody of 22-year-old Jina Mahsa Amini, which ignited Iran's historic Woman, Life, Freedom uprising, those responsible for her death and the grave violations committed against thousands of protesters since then continue to enjoy impunity. A more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * The Leader's Floor Lookout: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 * Here's what to watch for on the House Floor today: Strengthening Federal Oversight of Taxpayer-Funded Programs Many major federal programs, including Medicaid, SNAP, disaster assistance and small business programs, are federally funded but administered by state or local governments, leaving them vulnerable to fraud. As we saw in Minnesota, when state officials fail  more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 17 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news: * * * Transcript: Mayor Mamdani Holds Press Conference To Make Infrastructure Announcement September 16, 2026 Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani: Good morning, my friends, and welcome to the Throne Labs warehouse here in Queens. I first want to acknowledge and to thank City Council Member Sandy Nurse, who -- let's have a round of applause for Sandy -- who has been a leader in this fight for years. It is an honor to make today's announcement alongside her. I also wa more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network issued the following news release: * * * Treasury Convenes Global Financial Institutions to Advance Operation Economic Outcast * WASHINGTON-Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's (Treasury) Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) led a FinCEN Exchange with global financial institutions to advance Operation Economic Outcast. The event armed financial institutions with the information they need to shut down revenue streams and procurem more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 17 -- The University of Chicago Energy Policy Institute issued the following news: * * * Sep 16, 2026 Concern About AI's Environmental Impact has Risen Over the Past Year, Especially Among Young Adults Most Americans are also concerned about the impact of data centers on electricity prices, water supply, and power outages, and they support policies regulating data centers. - Americans are increasingly concerned about the environmental consequences of artificial intelligence (AI), according to a new survey from The more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Steve Womack, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Womack Supports Sanctioning Russia's War Machine and Businesses Supporting Iran's Terror Regime * WASHINGTON, D.C.-September 16, 2026...Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today issued the statement below regarding his support for the Senate Amendment to H.R. 5334, the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026. The legislation leverages expanded sanctions, trade measures, and financial restrictions to combat the economic backing of Ru more PR