WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 [Category: Sociological] -- The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee issued the following news release: * * * ADC and DAWN Call on Jordan to Drop Case Against American Journalist Ali Younes * September 17, 2026 media@adc.org Washington, D.C. | The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) and Democracy for the Arab World Now (DAWN) call on Jordanian authorities to immediately drop all charges against American-Jordanian journalist Ali Younes, who was detained, prosecuted and barred from leaving the count more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Democracy and Human Rights in Bahrain posted the following news: * * * ADHRB at #HRC63 Condemns Bahrain's Crackdown on Peaceful Expression and Religious Freedom * On 17 September 2026, Americans for Democracy & Human Rights in Bahrain (ADHRB) delivered an intervention during the 63rd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, as part of a high-level panel marking the 60th anniversary of the International Covenants on Human Rights. ADHRB highlighted Bahrain's continued a more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Amid Skyrocketing Fuel Prices And Dropping Temperatures, Gillibrand Holds Press Conference Demanding Release Of Heating Assistance Funding * Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) held a virtual press conference to demand that the Trump administration release funding for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) ahead of the cold winter months. "New Yorkers are already feeling the pain of President Trump's economy at th more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 18 -- Article 19, an organization that says it propels the freedom of expression movement, posted the following news: * * * Iran: Four years after Mahsa Jhina Amini's death, repression continues September 16, 2026 Four years after Mahsa Jhina Amini's death in the custody of Iran's 'morality police', the authorities continue to repress dissent, violate fundamental rights, and deny justice to victims and their families. ARTICLE 19 calls on Iranian authorities to end the crackdown, release those detained for peacefully e more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Bennet, Collins Celebrate House Passage of their Bill to Expand Tax Deduction to Include Early Childhood Educators * Bill Now Heads to President's Desk to be Signed Into Law Washington, D.C. -Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, a member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance, and Senator Susan Collins (R-Maine), a member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, celebrated the House passage of their Supportin more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Beyer, Meeks, Sherman & Garamendi Announce JRD on U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Agreement * Representatives Don Beyer, and Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Brad Sherman, and John Garamendi, today issued the following statement raising serious concerns with the Trump administration's nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia and announced the introduction of a Joint Resolution of Disapproval to block this agreement's entry into more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal Celebrates Final Passage of Landmark Sanctions Bill to Hold Purchasers of Russian Oil & Gas Accountable * [WASHINGTON, DC] - Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) celebrated final Congressional passage of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026. The legislation, led by Blumenthal and U.S. Senator Darline Graham (R-SC), would hold major purchasers of Russian oil and gas accountable for supporting R more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal Slams DOT Proposal Promoting Deceptive & Misleading Advertising Hurting Consumers * [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Richard Blumental (D-CT) wrote to U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Sean Duffy opposing a proposed rule that would weaken consumer protections by allowing airlines to advertise misleading ticket prices. DOT's proposed rule would gut the existing Full Fare Rule, which requires airlines and ticket more PR

OTTAWA, Ontario, Sept. 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives issued the following report on Sept. 16, 2026, entitled "Alternative federal budget 2026-27: Agriculture." Here are excerpts: * * * Introduction The effects of global economic, environmental and social destabilization have made their way to Canada. The United States' war against Iran has caused drastic increases in the price of oil, with knock-on effects on the cost of inputs needed for food production and transportation. Warfare also adds massively to greenh more PR

OTTAWA, Ontario, Sept. 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives issued the following report on Sept. 11, 2026, entitled "Alternative federal budget 2026-27: Summary." Here are excerpts: * * * Affordable housing and homelessness: Prioritize people over profits Year after year, housing affordability remains a top concern for Canadians. Governments at all levels repeatedly promise to prioritize housing investments, yet progress is slow to come. To redirect federal efforts from corporate welfare to housing affordability, the  more PR

OTTAWA, Ontario, Sept. 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives issued the following report on Sept. 16, 2026, entitled "Alternative federal budget 2026-27: Taxation." Here are excerpts: * * * Introduction Dominant narratives tell us that wealth and power are separate: wealth is the realm of the market and power is the realm of politics. We must leave the market to distribute wealth as it sees fit, while power will be effectively shared through electoral democracy. But, in reality, we know that these two things go hand-in more PR

OTTAWA, Ontario, Sept. 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives issued the following report on Sept. 16, 2026, entitled "Alternative federal budget 2026-27: Trade and investment." Here are excerpts: * * * Introduction This year's Alternative Federal Budget comes out amidst continued chaos in global trade and foreign relations. U.S. imperialism, war and beggar-thy-neighbour trade actions have sown destruction and death in Latin America, Africa and the Middle East, produced shortages of economically critical goods such as o more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Andre Carson, D-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Carson Demands Congress Stay in Session to Confront AI Crisis * WASHINGTON, D.C. - 107 House Democrats are demanding that Congress stay in session and vote on legislation creating AI safeguards. "Republican leadership canceled votes Thursday instead of taking action on AI," said Congressman Andre Carson (IN-07). "There is ample evidence of cybersecurity concerns, surveillance, and the risk of rogue AI agents. Instead of addressing these concerns, more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Wicker Celebrates House Passage of Russia Sanctions Bill * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today celebrated the U.S. House of Representatives' passage of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026. The legislation would impose steep financial penalties on the Russian economy as Vladimir Putin continues his war of aggression against Ukraine. "I  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Castro Statement on Russia Sanctions Bill * September 16, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) released the following statement on the Lindsey O. Graham Russia and Iran Act of 2026 (H.R. 5334): "For four and a half years, the Ukrainian people have bravely defended their homeland against Russia's invasion of their country and attempts to wipe them out. Tens of thousands of Ukrainians have lost their lives d more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Pat Harrigan Votes to Strengthen Sanctions Against Russia and Iran * Contact: Lexi Kranich (814) 380-4408 WASHINGTON, D.C.-Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) voted for the Senate Amendment to H.R. 5334, the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, legislation imposing sweeping economic pressure on Russia and those helping finance, supply, and sustain its war machine. "America's adversaries pay attention  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN INTRODUCES "HONORING THE SACRIFICE OF TROOPS IN WAR ACT," LEADS HOUSE COLLEAGUES IN DEMANDING TRUMP AND HEGSETH STOP HIDING TRUE COST OF IRAN WAR * Congressman Pat Ryan Introduces "Honoring the Sacrifice of Troops in War Act," Leads House Colleagues in Demanding Trump and Hegseth Stop Hiding True Cost of Iran War Ryan has been the leading voice of opposition to the war in Iran; he has voted to stop the war 6 times, leads the "No more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Votes Against New Trump Tariff Powers * Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) voted against the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, Senate Amendment to H.R. 5334, because, despite its name, it fails to mandate tough sanctions on and hands the President sweeping new tariff authorities. "Despite its name, the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 fails to sanction Rus more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Deborah Ross, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Ross Calls Out Trump Administration's Corrupt Offshore Wind Buyouts * Watch a recording of the press conference HERE. Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Ross joined fellow members of Congress, labor leaders, and environmental advocates in front of the Capitol to call out the Trump administration's continued attacks on offshore wind and demand accountability for billions of dollars in taxpayer-funded buyouts. Representat more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colorado, posted the following news release: * * * Crow Outlines Vision for the Future of U.S. National Security, Ending Forever Wars * 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, gave keynote remarks at both New America and the Center for American Progress, where he discussed the decades of conflict in the Middle East and how the lessons he learned during his t more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * CT House Delegation Statement On Russia Sanctions Bill * CT HOUSE DELEGATION STATEMENT ON RUSSIA SANCTIONS BILL WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Representative Jahana Hayes (CT-05), John Larson (CT-01), Joe Courtney (CT-02), Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), and Jim Himes (CT-04) issued the following statement after voting "no" on H.R. 10076, the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026. "Last June, the U.S. House passed a bipartisan Russian san more PR

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 17 -- The University of Tennessee posted the following news: * * * Dan Harris To Deliver 11th Annual Mossman Lecture * Bestselling author and award-winning journalist Dan Harris will deliver the University of Tennessee, Knoxville's 11th annual Mossman Distinguished Lecture at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sep. 23, in the Student Union Auditorium. In addition to over 20 years in television journalism, Harris brings his unique perspective on meditation, anxiety and work-life balance. The lecture is free and open to the p more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Deluzio Joins Push to Stop Trump from Hiding True Cost of Iran War, Dishonoring Fallen Servicemembers * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Iraq War veteran and House Armed Services Committee member Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) helped announce the new Honoring the Sacrifices of Our Troops in War Act. This legislation, which he co-sponsors, would stop President Donald Trump's attempt to hide both the duration and the true cost of his Iran War from  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth, Durbin, Senate Democrats Call on Hegseth to Report Total Costs of Iran War * September 17, 2026 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth and U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today joined U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and 43 of their colleagues, nearly the entire Democratic caucus, in sending a letter to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth,This link or tab. in demanding a full accounting of the costs of the more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Sept. 17 (TNSxrep) -- The European Parliament posted the following news release: * * * The European Parliament demands a firmer EU response to hybrid threats * Russia most dangerous, Belarus, China, Iran and North Korea also active * Increase intelligence sharing among member states and improve EU coordination for early detection * Cooperation with NATO needed to strengthen European preparedness and resilient - In a new report, MEPs warn of increased hybrid attacks against the EU, with Russia and its proxies the mai more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Sept. 15 (TNSxrep) -- The European Parliament posted the following news release: * * * Parliament's proposals to bolster democracy against foreign interference 15-09-2026 * Russia is the primary external threat; Belarus, China, Iran and North Korea also active * Protection of free and independent media and fight against online electoral interference are key * Clear mandate and dedicated budget needed for new EU body tasked with combatting foreign interference * Online platforms should act against bot-driven electoral i more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Sept. 17 -- The European Parliament posted the following news release: * * * Key points of the EUDS' findings and recommendations 15-09-2026 On September 15, 2026, Parliament adopted a report on the findings of the special committee on the European Democracy Shield, including concrete recommendations on how the EU can do more to defend its democratic institutions and strengthen its existing toolbox. The EUDS special committee was launched in December 2024 and was tasked with assessing the intensification and impact of h more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 18 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following Insight: * * * CalPrivacy Warns Data Brokers About Incorrect Registration Info - 3 Steps for Businesses Sep 17, 2026 California state privacy officials recently issued a warning that data brokers that submit incorrect registration filings, even if not intentionally erroneous, will be on the hook for the same $200-per-day penalty as if they had failed to register in the first place. The September 3 enforcement advisory from the California Privacy Protection Agenc more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Fitzpatrick Helps Secure Final Passage of Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act * Bipartisan legislation targets the financial and energy networks sustaining Putin's war and strengthens the path toward a just and lasting peace WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1), Co-Chair of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus, helped secure final House passage of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 20 more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Following Significant Advocacy from U.S. Senator Britt, U.S. House Passes Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, Legislation Heads to President Trump's Desk * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) today joined several of her colleagues to celebrate the U.S. House of Representatives passing the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026. The legislation was passed by a 262-159 vote and will now head t more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 (TNSida) -- Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Thursday, September 17, 2026 Gallego, Colleagues Demand Pentagon Provide Real Cost of Iran War WASHINGTON -- Today, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) joined Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and 44 of their Democratic colleagues in demanding a full accounting of the costs of the ongoing war with Iran. The letter to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth also criticized the Department of Defense (DOD) for withholding basic budget information from Congress and  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government released the following testimony by Shirley A. Jones, managing associate general counsel at the Government Accountability Office, from a Sept. 15, 2026, oversight hearing on the Economy Act: * * * Chairman Joyce, Ranking Member Hoyer, and Members of the Subcommittee: Thank you for the opportunity to discuss the Economy Act, its requirements, and its use throughout the government. The Economy Act was enacted in 1932 as the first governme more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Hickenlooper Video Statement on Increasing Mortgage Rates * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper called out President Trump's broken agenda for fueling inflation and leading to higher mortgage rates. Mortgage rates - which just hit over 7% - are the highest since President Trump took office, after increasing four weeks in a row. "President Trump's war is making it harder to buy a home in Colorado," Hickenlooper said in a new v more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * House Passes 70+ Bills This Week, Including Ratepayer Protection Act, Legislation to Sanction Russia and Iran, Affordability and Anti-Fraud Measures * WASHINGTON -Last night, Speaker Johnson held a press conference alongside Rep. Gabe Evans (CO-08) following House passage of the Ratepayer Protection Act, the Lindsey Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, and legislation to further Republicans war on fraud and overturn costly, Biden-era EPA mand more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * House Passes 70+ Bills This Week, Including Ratepayer Protection Act, Legislation to Sanction Russia and Iran, Affordability and Iran, Affordability and Anti-Fraud Measures * Speaker Johnson delivered remarks capping off a milestone week in the House WASHINGTON -Last night, Speaker Johnson held a press conference alongside Rep. Gabe Evans (CO-08) following House passage of the Ratepayer Protection Act, the Lindsey Graham Sanctio more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * House Republicans Put Maximum Pressure on Putin's War Machine * 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 receiving 86 votes in the Senate - including from 37 Senate Democrats - only 58 House Democrats voted to sanction the Russian war machin more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The House Ways and Means Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-765) on the Foreign Funding Transparency Act (H.R. 9772). The report was advanced by Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, on Aug. 27, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * I. SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND A. Purpose and Summary The bill, H.R. 9772, the "Foreign Funding Transparency Act," as ordered reported by the Committee on Ways and Means on July 22, 2026. The bill amends Section 6033 of the Internal Revenue Code to require "specified tax-exempt organizations," those hav more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Hoyer: Today We took a Step to Redeem Our Pledge to Ukraine * WASHINGTON, DC -Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) delivered remarks during a press conference following House passage of 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. "Senator Shaheen and Senator Blumenthal, who have been such giants, [have been] working on this for a more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 18 -- The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales issued the following news release: * * * Interest rates at critical cliff-edge moment as door opens to November hike 17 Sep 2026 Responding to today's interest rate decision by the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (Thursday 17 September 2026), Suren Thiru, ICAEW Chief Economist, said: "By keeping interest rates on hold, policymakers have chosen patience over panic, balancing the inflationary fallout from the Iran war-induced energy shock aga more PR

GENEVA, Switzerland, Sept. 17 (TNSrpt) -- The United Nations Human Rights Council issued the following statement: * * * Iran: Civilians trapped between extreme State repression and violations arising from devastating conflict with US, Israel, UN Fact-Finding Mission finds 17 September 2026 GENEVA - Civilians in Iran are caught between gross human rights violations and crimes against humanity committed by their own Government and the nation's deadly conflict with the United States and Israel, the Independent International Fact-Finding Missio more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * John McGuire Votes To Continue Iran War AGAIN As Prices Skyrocket * Diesel prices hit record high and gas continues to soar thanks to McGuire Last night, John McGuire voted AGAIN to continue the reckless war of choice in Iran that has sent diesel prices to all-time highs, Virginia gas prices to $4.14 a gallon, and grocery prices rising through the roof. The war has cost taxpayers nearly $40 billion and fueled inflation. McGuir more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Larsen Votes to No on More Trump Tariff Powers * Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement: "I support Ukraine. I always have, and I always will. But this sanctions bill isn't necessary. "President Trump already has authority to impose sanctions on the Russian officials and companies that are fueling the brutal war in Ukraine. And yet he has chosen to sanction only two Russian officials with that authori more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * McCaul Speaks After House Passes Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 * WASHINGTON - Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Emeritus Michael McCaul (R-Texas) held a bipartisan, bicameral press conference after the House passed the the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 by a vote of 262 to 159. This legislation -which honors the late Senator Lindsey Graham, who worked on the bill for more tha more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 [Category: Energy] -- Oil Change International posted the following news release: * * * Media Briefing: UNGA and Climate Week 2026 * New York, New York- The 2026 United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) and New York Climate Week come at a moment of devastating climate impacts and profound geopolitical instability. Wars reshape global politics and energy prices are volatile. Many countries face rising debt burdens and economic uncertainty alongside escalating climate impacts. Increasingly, governments are recognizing that  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * September 16, 2026 Meeks Issues Statement Following Vote on Russia Sanctions & Tariffs Bill Washington, DC - Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today issued a statement following the House vote on the Lindsay O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act: "I am committed to stopping Russia's brutality against Ukraine. So, from the beginnin more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 17 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * September 16, 2026 ICYMI: "Bombshell Report Ties Mike Rogers Campaign Donors to Jeffrey Epstein Files" [The Gander] LANSING -- Corrupt multimillionaire Mike Rogers is facing backlash after a "bombshell" report found Rogers' campaign and political committees have accepted nearly $4.7 million from donors whose names appeared hundreds of times in the Epstein files. According to The Gander, Rogers argued against the full release of the Epstein more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Monica De La Cruz Votes To Rubberstamp Price-spiking War of Choice - AGAIN * As Texans are paying more in high gas prices, De La Cruz votes AGAIN for higher costs With diesel prices at all-time highs, Texas gas prices at nearly $4 a gallon, and grocery prices rising through the roof, Monica De La Cruz voted to allow Trump's war in Iran to continue and ignore rising costs. The war has cost taxpayers nearly $40 billion and fueled more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy, Smith, Baldwin Reintroduce Bill to Support Connecticut's Young Farmers, Forgive Student Loan Debt * WASHINGTON-U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, along with U.S. Senators Tina Smith (D-Minn.) and Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisc.) reintroduced the Student Loan Forgiveness for Farmers and Ranchers Act, legislation to create a loan forgiveness program for beginnin more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Pappas Statement on Need for Russian Sanctions * Today Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) issued the following statement after voting no on H.R. 5334, the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026: "The United States must stand with Ukraine and hold Russia accountable for its invasion and continued war against a sovereign nation. I support strong sanctions that will punish Russian leadership and weaken its economy and ability  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Pingree, Congressional Democrats Call Out Trump Admin's Corrupt Offshore Wind Buyouts * Today, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine), joined members of Congress and labor and environmental advocates in front of the U.S. Capitol to speak out against the Trump administration's continued attacks on offshore wind. Pingree joined Representatives Deborah Ross (D-N.C.), Jared Huffman (D-Calif.), Salud Carbajal (D-Calif.) and Senator Ed Markey (D-Mass. more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Mike Quigley, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Quigley Statement on Russia Sanctions Bill * Today, Chicago Congressman and Co-Chair of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus Mike Quigley (IL-05) released the following statement after voting yes on the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, bipartisan legislation to pressure Russia into reaching a peace agreement with Ukraine. The bill passed on a bipartisan basis by a vote of 262-159. "As Ukrainian and Russian officials continu more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Chu Votes Against H.R. 5334 Over Expanded Presidential Tariff Powers * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) voted against H.R. 5334, the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026. Rep. Chu released the following statement: "I strongly support Ukraine and its fight for freedom and democracy. And I believe we should impose tough, meaningful sanctions on Vladimir Putin and those financing his brutal war. But this bill f more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez Votes to Support Ukrainian Defense and Sanction Russia Sep 16, 2026 WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez reaffirmed her commitment to the Ukrainian community in Southwest Washington by voting for a comprehensive package of sanctions targeting Russia and anyone who facilitates sanctions evasion. The Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 is a critical effort to cripp more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Khanna Introduces the Illegal War Refund Act * Today, Congressman Ro Khanna (CA-17) introduced the Illegal War Refund Act, legislation that would require the federal government to refund Americans for the economic costs they have borne as a result of the Trump Administration's illegal and unauthorized war in Iran. The bill would require the federal government to calculate the war's economic impact on American taxpayers and cut the Department  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 (TNSCrpt) -- The World Rewired: Shifts in Global Trade and Foreign Direct Investment - A report from Citi Institute - September 2026 (36 pages) * * * Contents Summary and Key Takeaways ... 4 Shifts In Global Trade and Foreign Direct Investment ... 6 Shifts in Global Trade ... 7 Foreign Direct Investment ... 10 What is Happening in Global Flows ... 12 Iran Conflict Dominates Global Economic Backdrop ... 15 How Corporates Are Responding to Costs, Tariffs and Disruption in 2026 - Large Corporate and Supplier Surveys . more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Houlahan, Ryan, House Democratic Veterans Introduce "Honoring the Sacrifice of Troops in War Act," Demand Trump and Hegseth Stop Hiding True Cost of Iran War * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representatives Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06) and Pat Ryan (NY-18) joined fellow House Democratic veterans in introducing legislation to honor the immense sacrifices made by US troops in the Iran War and stop Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth's desperate atte more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Bradley Schneider, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * SCHNEIDER OPPOSES EFFORT TO GIVE TRUMP BROADER TARIFF AUTHORITY * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10), a member of the House Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee, voted against giving President Trump more power to capriciously abuse tariff authority and arbitrarily threaten allies. The Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act would grant the President power to enact more sweeping tariffs without Congressional app more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Scott: Congress Should Support Ukraine Without Expanding Trump's Tariff Powers * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement after voting against the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act: "I strongly support Ukraine and efforts to hold Vladimir Putin accountable for his brutal war. I stand with the Ukrainian people and have repeatedly voted to support Ukraine. However, I cannot support legisl more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release: * * * September 17, 2026 Chairman Risch Statement on House Passage of Russia 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 w more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Markey: Record-High Gas and Diesel Prices Due to Trump's Illegal Iran War Are "Crushing" American Families, Main Street September 17, 2026 New data: 200 days into Trump's illegal Iran war, average American family faces yearly fuel cost increase of more than $1,400, diesel prices surpass $6 per gallon for the first time in U.S. history (Washington more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Brad Sherman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sherman, Meeks, Garamendi & Beyer Announce Resolution to Block U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Agreement * Washington, DC \-Representatives Brad Sherman, Gregory W. Meeks, John Garamendi, and Don Beyer, today issued the following statement raising serious concerns with the Trump administration's nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia and announced the introduction of a Joint Resolution of Disapproval to block this agreement's entry into force. "This U.S.-Saud more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * STANDING ROOM ONLY: Cait Conley Rallies With Pete Buttigieg in Tarrytown as Momentum Builds Against Mike Lawler * Buttigieg: "Cait is as serious as it gets about keeping our country safe, just like she is serious about bringing down the cost of housing, health care and energy." As momentum continues to grow behind Army combat veteran Cait Conley, New Yorkers are seeing wall-to-wall coverage of her fight to lower costs, take on  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Dave Min, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * STATEMENT: Rep. Min on His Vote for the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026 * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Rep. Dave Min (CA-47) issued the following statement on his vote for the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026: "I voted in favor of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 because this legislation is an unequivocal condemnation of Vladimir Putin's illegal war with Ukraine. To be clear, like so many of the more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, ranking member of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Oversight, issued the following news release: * * * Subcommittee Ranking Member Crockett's Opening Statement At Hearing On Trump and Republicans' Attacks on American Elections September 16, 2026 Washington, D.C. (September 15, 2026)--Today, Rep. Jasmine Crockett, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Oversight, delivered opening remarks at a hearing on Republicans' continued efforts to sow distrust in American elections, interfere w more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Dave Taylor, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Taylor Introduces Bill to Deliver Justice to Veterans and Victims of Terrorism * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Dave Taylor (OH-02) today introduced the Justice for Veterans and Victims of Terrorism Act, which would deliver justice to victims of attempted extrajudicial killing by state sponsors of terrorism. This bill would direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study assessing the cost of allowing victims of attempted extrajud more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news: * * * Transcript: Mayor Mamdani Joins NYPD Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch for Security Briefing Ahead of United Nations General Assembly September 17, 2026 Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani: Good afternoon. I am glad to be standing alongside Commissioner Tisch and NYPD leadership as we share our plans to ensure that the upcoming United Nations General Assembly is safe and secure. I would like to thank Matt McCool, special agent in charge of the New York Field Offic more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following news release: * * * Operation Economic Outcast Disrupts Digital Asset Exchange Enabling the Iranian Regime September 17, 2026 WASHINGTON--Today, the Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated BitBank, a priority digital assets venture controlled by OFAC-designated Iranian financier Babak Zanjani (Zanjani), as part of Operation Economic Outcast, the Trump Administration's whole-of-government economic campaign against the Isla more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Sept. 17 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Trump Tries to Buy Congressional Seat for Rubber Stamp Marty O'Donnell * "President Donald J. Trump will need reinforcements in Congress" - Marty O'Donnell After California multi-millionaire Marty O'Donnell spent last week doubling down on Donald Trump's cost-raising agenda that is forcing Nevada families to pay more for everything from gas to groceries, he is now being rewarded with over $3 million. O'Donnell' support for MAGA and their co more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Michael Turner, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Turner: House Passage of Russia Sanctions Increases Pressure on Putin * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Mike Turner has made it his longstanding mission to impose meaningful economic pressure on Vladimir Putin and force an end to Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine. Today, that effort reached a major milestone as the U.S. House passed the Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, bipartisan legislation Turner worked to advance as an original c more PR

GENEVA, Switzerland, Sept. 18 (TNSrpt) -- The United Nations Human Rights Council issued the following news release: * * * Report warns of transnational repression and reprisals against individuals and organisations cooperating with the UN 16 September 2026 GENEVA/NEW YORK (16 September 2026) - People around the world continue to pay a steep price for cooperating with the United Nations on human rights, facing persistent intimidation and reprisals amid disturbing trends in transnational repression and digital surveillance targeting civil so more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Tina Flint Smith, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senators Smith, Baldwin & Murphy Reintroduce Bill to Support Young Farmers, Forgive Student Loan Debt * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Tina Smith (D-MN), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) reintroduced the Student Loan Forgiveness for Farmers and Ranchers Act, legislation to create a loan forgiveness program for beginning farmers and ranchers, as well as veteran, women and minority farmers. Beginning farmers are considered t more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * September 17, 2026 Warren Delivers Remarks Ahead of Committee Votes on Re-authorizing TRIA, Nominees for CFPB Director and Commerce, HUD Roles Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, delivered opening remarks ahead of committee votes on re-authorizing the Terr more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Katherine Clark, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Whip Clark: Democrats Will Put "People First in the People's House" * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-8) and Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar (CA-33) for a press availability on House Democrats' fight for an affordable America and Republicans' refusal to lower costs for working families. Below are excerpts of her remarks: On Republicans Making Life More Expe more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The White House issued the following news: * * * President Trump's Top 250 Victories For People of Faith September 17, 2026 Promises Made, Promises Kept. Since taking office, President Donald J. Trump has made history again and again for the faith community. Since the founding of our nation, nobody has fought harder or gained more for believers, reversing the catastrophic policies of the previous administration while building on the winning legacy of his first term. President Trump has: 1. Protected Religious Libert more PR

GENEVA, Switzerland, Sept. 17 -- The United Nations World Health Organization posted the following news: * * * WHO calls for more research into traditional medicine to meet growing health needs * Billions of people worldwide rely on traditional, complementary and integrative medicine (TCIM) as part of their health care, yet less than 1% of global health research funding is devoted to understanding where these approaches are safe, effective and appropriate. At a time when countries are seeking new solutions to reduce the growing burden of no more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Groundwork Collaborative, a think tank and progressive advocacy group, posted the following news release: * * * Working Families Foot Trump's Bill Twice as Fed Hikes Rates for First Time Since 2023 * President's claim that his affordability crisis is "fake" does little to ease real economic pain facing Americans Today, the Federal Reserve raised the federal funds rate to 3.75% to 4.00%, the first rate hike since July 2023. Trump has repeatedly and publicly pressured the Fed to lower rates, ins more PR