WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Wicker Addresses President Trump's Military Action Against Iran U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today spoke on the U.S. Senate floor regarding President Trump's decision to conduct military operations against Iran. In his speech, the chairman emphasized that the president's decision was the correct choice to protect American interests  more

WASHINGTON, March 10 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following Critical Questions Q&A on March 9, 2026, involving Emily Harding, director of the Intelligence, National Security and Technology Program and vice president of the CSIS Defense and Security Department: * * * What Does the New Cyber Strategy Really Mean? The Trump administration dropped its long-awaited cybersecurity strategy late on Friday, March 6. Its tone is largely commendable--it is a declarati  more

WASHINGTON, March 9 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary: * * * Energy Supplies Under a Prolonged Middle East Conflict Key Takeaways 1 The conflict with Iran in the Middle East will affect energy prices, but the extent of price hikes will depend on its duration and outcome. 2 The most important chokepoint is the Strait of Hormuz, through which about 20% of the world's supply typically transits. 3 Between two and four million barrels per  more

WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Fox News: MAGA hardliner pushes ban on immigration from Islamic countries, US adversaries in wake of Texas shooting * Rep. Andy Ogles, R Tenn., plans to introduce a bill that would halt entry from a set of Muslim countries, an effort Ogles framed as a continuation of travel restrictions President Donald Trump implemented in 2017. "Mass Islamic immigration, legal or illegal, has transformed America  more

WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Hickenlooper, Reed Push to Ban Online Gambling on Military Operations * Demands come after several online prediction market users made millions in profit on bets surrounding Iran military operations WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper and Jack Reed sent a letter to Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chair Michael Selig calling on the CFTC to prohibit gambling contrac  more

WASHINGTON, March 10 (TNSrep) -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary on March 9, 2026, by Paul Marshall, senior fellow at the Center for Religious Freedom, to Religion Unplugged: * * * USCIRF's Religious Freedom Report Sparks Dispute over US Policy Critique The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom's 2026 annual report (https://www.uscirf.gov/annual-reports) , released  more

WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary on March 9, 2026, by senior fellow Douglas J. Feith to the Washington Post: * * * What Comes Next in Iran? Don't Ask Trump Critics demanding a "day after" plan imply the president should adopt George W. Bush's outlook. * President Donald Trump's critics say he has no strategy in Iran because he hasn't specified a goal or  more

WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: On HBO's Real Time with Bill Maher, Sen. Schiff Condemns Trump's Illegal War in Iran, Talks Future of Democratic Party * Los Angeles, CA - In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined HBO's Real Time with Bill Maher for a panel discussion with journalist Don Lemon, to discuss the latest with the war in Iran including the impact of the war on the economy, stressed his co  more

WASHINGTON, March 10 -- President Trump issued the following proclamation on March 9, 2026: * * * U.S. HOSTAGE AND WRONGFUL DETAINEE DAY, 2026 This U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day, we extend our prayers and support to every American captive forced to spend days, months, or years in harrowing darkness and confinement. To every American unjustly held abroad -- we will not waver in our commitment to bringing you home safely and securely. Since returning to office, I have worked tirelessl  more

WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed & Hickenlooper Urge CFTC to Increase Transparency, Prohibit Wagers on War & Investigate Insider Trading through Online Prediction Markets When will the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) finally crack down on shady activity in online prediction markets? There is probably already an "event contract" on that question. And a Trump Administration "insider" could potentially make lots of m  more

WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-FL, has introduced the Venezuela Democratic Transition Strategy Act, aimed at formulating a comprehensive U.S. strategy to support a democratic transition in Venezuela. This legislation underscores the need for a detailed plan within 180 days of enactment, focusing on diplomacy, humanitarian aid, and civil society support. The act establishes crucial components to guide U.S. efforts in fostering democracy in Venezuela, a country grappling with wide  more

WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-NY, has introduced the Venezuela Oil Proceeds Transparency Act, aimed at mandating a comprehensive audit of the recently announced United States-Venezuela energy deal. This legislation seeks to ensure transparency and accountability regarding the financial dealings stemming from the agreement to market and sell Venezuelan oil. The motivation behind the bill arises from concerns about the implications and management of the U.S.-Venezuela energy d  more