WASHINGTON, April 26 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on April 25, 2025: * * * What Are the U.S. Department of State Human Rights Reports? By Anne Frederick, Lily Kennedy, Andrew Friedman and Michelle Strucke Spring 2025 will mark the 48th release of the U.S. Department of State's annual congressionally mandated Country Reports on Human Rights Practices, commonly referred to as the Human Rights Reports (HRRs). It is widely anticipated that  more

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Failed Iran Hostage Rescue Continues to Teach Lessons 45 Years Later Following Operation Eagle Claw, the 1980 Iran hostage rescue attempt, significant lessons were learned, including the need for the creation of a U.S. Special Operations Command and improved joint training, planning and execution. Today, 45 years after Operation Eagle Claw, those lessons, as well as the professionalism and dedication of   more

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- Rep. Shomari C. Figures, D-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Figures Remembers Former Secretary Alexis Herman: Hometown Hero, Civil Rights Champion, and Mentor WASHINGTON - Today, Rep. Shomari C. Figures (AL-02) issued the following statement on the passing of Alexis Herman: "Today, I was saddened to learn of the death of a true hometown hero, legendary trailblazer, family friend, and mentor: Alexis Herman. 'When I decided to join President Obama's   more