NEW YORK, March 17 -- The Anti-Defamation League, an anti-hate organization that aims to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment for all, posted the following remarks on March 16, 2026, at the "Never Is Now" summit at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center: * * * ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt Delivers 2026 State of Hate at Never Is Now (As delivered) Over the past year, 20 Jews -- our brothers and sisters -- were murdered. For Jewish people in the di  more

OSLO, Norway, March 17 -- The Norwegian Refugee Council issued the following news release: * * * Afghanistan-Pakistan: Civilians paying highest price for escalating conflict Escalating conflict along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border is having a devastating impact on civilians in eastern Afghanistan, displacing 115,000 people since 26 February. Civilians must be protected and humanitarian organisations must be granted safe access to reach families in need, said the Norwegian Refugee Council (NR  more

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news: * * * President Trump Hints New Supreme Leader Is "Not Alive" By Logan Sekulow In a phone call with NBC News, President Donald Trump said he believes Iran's newly installed Supreme Leader - the son of the late Ayatollah - might not even be alive. However, President Trump added that if the new leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is actually alive, he should do something "very smart" for his country and consider   more

WASHINGTON, March 16 -- The Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support released the following testimony by Gen. Christopher C. LaNeve, vice chief of staff of the Army, from a March 4, 2026, hearing entitled "The Current Readiness of the Joint Force": * * * Chairman Sullivan, Ranking Member Hirono, and distinguished members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today to discuss the readiness of our Nation's Army. On behalf of the Sec  more

ALBANY, New York, March 16 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * As Gas Prices Skyrocket Due to War in Iran, Governor Hochul Slams Trump and Washington Republicans for Driving Up Costs * As gas prices skyrocket in New York and across the nation, Governor Kathy Hochul slammed President Trump and Washington Republicans for once again driving up costs for New Yorkers. Since President Trump launched the War in Iran on February 28, average gas prices across Ne  more

WASHINGTON, March 16 -- During a joint interactive dialogue in Geneva, Switzerland, British Human Rights Ambassador Eleanor Sanders condemned the Iranian authorities for using internet shutdowns to cover up human rights violations and lethal force. Sanders highlighted that many thousands were killed and detained during a brutal crackdown on protesters, marking a violent period in the history of the Islamic Republic. She emphasized the acute vulnerability of women, girls and minorities who face  more

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The National Association of Home Builders issued the following news release: * * * Builder Sentiment Inches Higher but Affordability Concerns Persist Builder sentiment inched up in March even as builders continue to express affordability concerns stemming from elevated construction costs and shortages of buildable lots and labor. Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes rose one point to 38 in March, following a revised upward one-point rev  more

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on March 16, 2026: * * * CAIR Letters to Congress Commend Democratic Lawmakers for Rebuking Anti-Muslim Fascism, Call on GOP Leaders to Defend Religious Freedom for All * CAIR's letter to Democratic offices thanks members who have spoken out against anti-Muslim hate and urges concrete action to address it. * CAIR's letter to Republican offices urges party leaders to support religious freedom f  more

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR-Chicago Welcomes Hate Crime Charges for 'F*** Iran' Attack Targeting Man in Lombard The Chicago office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Chicago), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed the filing of hate crime charges against a suburban Chicago man accused of verbally harassing and spitting on a victim while shouting "f**  more

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary on March 16, 2026, by senior fellow Mitzi Perdue and Amyn Jan, founder of A.J. Emtech LLC: * * * How to Make AI Tell the Truth As AI models increasingly talk to one another, it's critical to make sure the inputs are accurate. * Imagine the following: a dozen senior government officials are gathered around a wall-sized screen in Washington. Its background is matte black, and lines of green text sc  more

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary on March 16, 2026, by Emily Otto, fellow with the Tech Policy Program and Transatlantic Defense and Security Program: * * * Shamoon Strikes Stryker: Iran Wields Wiper Attacks As war rages in the Middle East, Iranian hackers are stepping up cyber-attacks. * The target was US medical technology company Stryker, which makes surgical and imaging equipment, defibrillators, hospital beds, joint-replac  more

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary on March 16, 2026, by Derek Berlin, a member of CEPA's Business Leadership Council: * * * We Must Copy Ukraine's Public-Private Air Defense Ukraine is allowing private sector companies to install air defense systems to protect critical infrastructure. The West should follow suit. * The extraordinary development, intended to help protect vital facilities like ports and power stations, is a major s  more

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary on March 16, 2026, by Director for Communications and Information Systems Michael Newton: * * * What is Shadow Warfare? Russia's New Hybrid Warfare Shadow warfare is the evolution of hybrid war using sabotage, espionage, and more to damage adversaries while avoiding open conflict. * Sabotage, espionage, cyberattacks, propaganda, drone incursions. Russia is waging a shadow war across Europe becaus  more

WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Lawler's Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act Passes House * Washington, D.C. - 3/16/26... Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement after his Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act passed the House. This critical legislation aims to strengthen the U.S. sanctions regime on foreign entities enabling Iran's illicit oil trade. "The United States will not allow the Iranian regime t  more

WASHINGTON, March 16 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary: * * * China Is Affected by the Iran Conflict in Multiple Ways * Key Takeaways 1 The conflict in Iran is affecting most parts of the world, but few as much as China. 2 While the United States reduced its dependence on Middle Eastern oil by increasing domestic production, China has increased its imports from the region, particularly from Iran. 3 China has been purchasing 90% of Iran  more

WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Veasey Demands Answers on the Death of an Afghan U.S. Ally in Dallas ICE Center * Dallas, Texas - Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33) releases the following statement on the death of a detainee at the ICE Processing Center: Today, I learned of the tragic death of Mohammed Nazeer Paktiawal-an Afghan father who once served alongside the United States-after he was held at the ICE Processing Cente  more

WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto, Gallego, Colleagues Slam Trump Administration for Financing Putin While Russia Targets U.S. Service Members in Iran * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined Senator Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) and eight of her Democratic colleagues on the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs in calling on Chairman Tim Scott (R-S.C.) to convene a   more

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, March 16 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Cost of Iranian conflict likely to extend beyond energy prices, says URI economy professor * KINGSTON, R.I. - March 16, 2026 - In the dead of night on Feb. 28, United States and Israeli forces conducted a massive surprise attack on Iran, resulting in several top Iranian leaders being killed, including the country's supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei. The attacks, which were celebrated by many  more

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on March 16, 2026, by Mona Yacoubian, director and senior adviser of the Middle East Program: * * * Iran's War Strategy: Don't Calibrate--Escalate Iran's aggressive retaliation against U.S. and Israeli strikes highlights Tehran's war strategy: eschewing calibrated retaliation for unbridled escalation. Iran aims to restore deterrence and ensure the Islamic Republic's place in the region's  more

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on March 16, 2026: * * * 'Fraud Czar' Vance Will Have His Hands Full With Rampant Corruption in Trump White House Today, Donald Trump signed an executive order formally creating a fraud task force led by "fraud czar" JD Vance. As Vance takes on his new role and tries to distance himself from the administration's unpopular war of choice with Iran, he is conveniently turning a blind eye to the rampant pa  more

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Health released the following testimony by Army Lt. Col. Alan Johnson (ret.), former aeromedical physician assistant, from a March 5, 2026, hearing entitled "Hidden Wounds: Effectively Supporting Veterans with TBI." TBI stands for traumatic brain injury. * * * Chairwoman Miller-Meeks, Ranking Member Brownley, and distinguished Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today. My name is Alan Johnson  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 17 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Expert: Middle East attacks on data centers highlight need for protections By Tonia Moxley In the widening U.S./Israeli conflict with Iran, data centers have become military targets, causing service outages and threatening billions of dollars of investment by U.S. companies like Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and Oracle. "Data centers are becoming an essential part of modern infrastructure, and many digital servic  more

ALBANY, New York, March 16 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Slams Trump and Washington Republicans for Driving Up Costs as Gas Prices Skyrocket Due to War in Iran * Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul slammed President Trump and Washington Republicans for once again driving up costs for New Yorkers as gas prices skyrocket in New York and across the nation. Since President Trump launched the War  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, March 17 -- The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection issued the following statement on March 16, 2026: * * * Governor Lamont and Commissioner Dykes Statements on Revolution Wind Delivering First Power to the New England Grid Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Commissioner Katie Dykes released the following statements regarding the announcement that the Revolution Wind offshore wind project has b  more

WASHINGTON, March 16 [Category: Energy] -- Oil Change International posted the following news release: * * * Gulf South community leaders to confront fossil fuel industry and its ties to Trump's wars abroad at CERAWeek march and rally * Contacts: Rebecca Stoner, rebecca.stoner@oilchange.org, 917-561-2607 Jenny Espino, jenny@texasenvironment.org, (361) 400-0314 ext. 4001 Who: Hundreds of Gulf South community members impacted by fossil fuel, petrochemical, and other polluting industries w  more

WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich, Lujan Press Trump Administration for Answers on School Bombing and Civilian Causalities in Iran * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the U.S. Senate Select Intelligence Committee, and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) sent a letter demanding that U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secretary Pete Hegseth provide answers to the American people on the airstrikes on a s  more

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on March 16, 2026: * * * House Committee on Foreign Affairs Democrats Demand Testimony from Rubio, Hegseth, Witkoff and Kushner on Iran War Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, led all Committee Democrats in demanding Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, U.S. special   more

WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member House Committee on Foreign Affairs Democrats Demand Testimony from Rubio, Hegseth, Witkoff and Kushner on Iran War * Washington, D.C. - Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, led all Committee Democrats in demanding Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, U.S. special envoy Steve Wi  more

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary on March 16, 2026, by senior fellow Luke Coffey to Arab News: * * * NATO, Ukraine, and the Gulf Should Seize the Chance to Cooperate With the US-Israeli airstrikes against Iran on the brink of entering their third week, Iran's response of firing missiles and drones toward the Gulf states has been a wake-up call. While, sta  more

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary on March 16, 2026, by Daniel Kochis, senior fellow in the Center on Europe and Eurasia, to the Washington Examiner: * * * Iran War Showcases US Return on Investment in Ukraine Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday announced his country was sending drone experts and interceptors to help safeguard U.S. bases in Jo  more

NEW YORK, March 17 -- The International Refugee Assistance Project issued the following news release on March 16, 2026: * * * SCOTUS Schedules Hearing on Termination of TPS for Syria and Haiti in April Today, the Supreme Court of the United States deferred the Trump administration's request to stay a lower court ruling postponing the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Syria and granted the administration's request for certiorari before judgment, allowing the government to by  more

BAGHDAD, Iraq, March 17 -- The Palestinian Centre for Human Rights issued the following news release: * * * Israel Escalates Killings and Siege in Gaza as Part of Ongoing Genocidal Acts The Palestinian Centre for Human Rights (PCHR) condemns the Israeli Occupation Forces' (IOF) ongoing commission of genocidal acts in the Gaza Strip, including the continued killings and the systematic destruction of all essentials for life in an increasingly overt and escalating manner. Israel is exploiting th  more

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The Jamestown Foundation posted the following commentary on March 16, 2026, by John C. K. Daly, non-resident fellow at the Central Asia-Caucasus Institute in Washington, in its Eurasia Daily Monitor: * * * Military Spending Now Half of Russia's Budget Executive Summary: * Germany's Federal Intelligence Service reported on February 4 that Russia's 2025 military spending was 66 percent higher than the Kremlin claims, accounting for half of the Kremlin's overall budget a  more

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The Jamestown Foundation posted the following commentary on March 16, 2026, by Pavel K. Baev, senior researcher at the International Peace Research Institute Oslo, in its Eurasia Daily Monitor: * * * Moscow Calculates Benefits of Gulf Conflict, Coming Short Executive Summary: * The ongoing conflict in the Persian Gulf has not produced the benefits Moscow expected. Despite U.S. pressure on Russia to end its war against Ukraine having momentarily eased, Russia's battlef  more

NEW YORK, March 16 [Category: Media] -- The Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University issued the following news release: * * * Knight Institute Condemns Trump Attacks on Press Over Iran War Coverage * NEW YORK-President Trump and senior administration officials escalated their attacks on the press over the weekend, criticizing news organizations for their coverage of the war with Iran. FCC Chair Brendan Carr threatened to revoke broadcasters' licenses a day after Defense Secret  more

NEW YORK, March 12 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary by senior fellow Douglas Murray to the New York Post: * * * Trump's Decision to Fight Iran Is Historic -- but He Needs to Finish the Job For years excitable figures have warned that any attack on Iran would start World War III. The fact that the regime in Iran has spent decades trying to develop a nuclear weapon was always a problem for these people. After all, if a terrorist regime is developing a nuc  more

WASHINGTON, March 15 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Markey Calls for FCC Chairman Carr to Resign Following Threats to Revoke Broadcast Licenses over Iran War Coverage * Letter Text (PDF ) Washington (March 15, 2026) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, today sent a letter to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr, urging him to resign over his latest s  more

WASHINGTON, March 16 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: 16 Days of U.S.-Israel Military Operations in Iran * WASHINGTON (March 16, 2026) - Since February 28th, military operations and retaliatory strikes have unfolded across Iran as tensions escalated between Iran, the United States, and Israel. According to Armed Conflict and Location and Event Data ( ACLED ), nearly 2,000 events have occurred across at least 29 of Iran's 31 provinces, since th  more

LONDON, England, March 17 -- Article 19, an organization that says it propels the freedom of expression movement, posted the following news: * * * Middle East: End unlawful attacks and protect civilians now ARTICLE 19 is closely monitoring the rapidly escalating situation in Iran and across the wider region, marked by serious violations of the use of force, including military strikes by the United States and Israel against Iran, Iran's subsequent response, and Israel's offensive in Lebanon.   more

OTTAWA, Ontario, March 16 -- Global Affairs Canada, an arm of the Canadian government, posted the following news release: * * * Minister Anand to travel to Turkiye and the United Kingdom to strengthen bilateral cooperation and discuss the situation in the Middle East * The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced that she will travel to Ankara, Turkiye and London, the United Kingdom, this week. During her travel she will advance bilateral relations, explore new opportun  more

WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Aguilar Visits Local Food Truck Impacted by Rising Gas Prices and Affordability Crisis * Since Trump's war with Iran began, gas prices in San Bernardino County have soared to over $5.50 per gallon SAN BERNARDINO, CA - Rep. Pete Aguilar (CA-33) visited the La Bufadora Baja Grill food truck, a local, family-owned restaurant chain that has been impacted by the skyrocketing price of gas cause  more

WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Rep. Andy Barr, R-KY, has introduced the Millennium Challenge Corporation Strategic Modernization Act, aimed at enhancing the Millennium Challenge Corporation's (MCC) ability to respond to global strategic competition, particularly concerning critical minerals. This legislation seeks to amend the Millennium Challenge Act of 2003 to bolster efforts against countries such as China, Russia, and Iran, which are perceived as strategic competitors. The proposed bill highlights  more

WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Rep. Michael Lawler, R-NY, has introduced significant legislation aimed at supporting human rights and internet freedom in Iran while holding the Iranian regime accountable for its oppressive actions against citizens. This bill is designed to address the ongoing humanitarian crises resulting from decades of repression under the Islamic Republic. The Iran Human Rights, Internet Freedom, and Accountability Act of 2026 comes at a critical juncture, as public dissent with th  more

WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Scholten Demands Immediate Answers from Secretary Hegseth on U.S. Military Strikes in Iran, Civilian Casualties * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) wrote a letter to U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth calling for immediate transparency and accountability around U.S. military operations in Iran, and specifically the methods behind identifying military targ  more

FULLERTON, California, March 16 -- California State University Fullerton campus issued the following news: * * * Royce Symposium Brings Experts Together to Discuss International Strategy * At Cal State Fullerton's 2026 Royce International Symposium, political science student Francis Arguien had the opportunity to network with global policy experts and government leaders, including Titan alum and former U.S. Rep. Ed Royce. The annual event aims to advance research while engaging the campus   more

WASHINGTON, March 16 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary: * * * Saudi Arabia Moves to Fill Its East-West Pipeline to Capacity, Adding Oil Supply to Markets * Key Takeaways 1 The impact of the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz is being offset by two east-west pipelines. 2 Saudi Aramco is ramping up its pipeline system to the Red Sea from 2.8 million barrels per day to about seven million barrels per day. 3 The U.A.E. has a 1.8 mil  more

WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Sen. David McCormick, R-PA, has introduced the Iran Human Rights, Internet Freedom, and Accountability Act of 2026, aimed at enhancing support for human rights and internet freedom in Iran. The legislation seeks to hold the Iranian regime accountable for its widespread human rights abuses while promoting the rights of the Iranian people to freely access information and communicate without censorship. The bill arises amid ongoing unrest in Iran, where citizens have faced   more

WASHINGTON, March 16 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- American Oversight posted the following news: * * * Trump's Assault on Transparency Casts Ominous Shadow Over Sunshine Week * Despite repeated claims from President Donald Trump and his White House that he is "the most transparent president in history," the administration has repeatedly stonewalled the public. As the 21st annual Sunshine Week kicks off today, we released the following statement and special report outlining   more

WASHINGTON, March 16 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary: * * * U.S. Allows Russia a 30-Day Waiver to Sell Sanctioned Oil * Key Takeaways 1 The Trump administration has issued Russia a 30-day waiver to sell its sanctioned oil and petroleum products that are currently stranded on ships at sea. 2 Ukraine and some of its allies have expressed concerns because ongoing sanctions have been reducing Russian income, but the Treasury Department fe  more

WASHINGTON, March 16 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary: * * * U.S. Will Release 172 Million Barrels of Oil From the Strategic Petroleum Reserve * Key Takeaways 1 Member states of the IEA have agreed to release 400 million barrels of strategic reserves in the wake of Iran's closure and mining of the Strait of Hormuz. 2 The U.S. share will be 172 million barrels over four months, beginning next week in conjunction with other members. 3 T  more

WASHINGTON, March 16 -- The Senate Armed Services Committee released the following testimony by Under Secretary of War for Policy Elbridge Colby from a March 3, 2026, hearing entitled "Update on the National Defense Strategy": * * * Mr. Chairman, Ranking Member Reed, thank you for the opportunity to appear before the distinguished members of this committee to testify on the Department of War's 2026 National Defense Strategy. The animating purpose of this Strategy was to put into reality the l  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, March 16 [Category: Sociological] -- Care, an organization that says it is dedicated to ending poverty, issued the following news release: * * * War in the Middle East: Women and girls, including pregnant women, face extreme physical and mental health risks * March 16, 2026 - Humanitarian needs in the Middle East are growing by the day as escalating violence forces families to flee their homes and pushes communities deeper into crisis. Across the region, more than 161 milli  more

MELBOURNE, Australia, March 17 [Category: Union] -- The Australian Council of Trade Unions issued the following news release: * * * Windfall profits to oil and gas multinationals should benefit working Australians * As the conflict in Iran sends oil and gas prices skyrocketing, Australian Unions are calling for working people to get a fair stake in the massive windfall profits set to flow to multi-national oil and gas companies. Surging fuel prices have left working people dealing with hig  more

WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * With Oil Prices Spiking, Klobuchar Renews Calls for Year-Round E15 * Klobuchar calls on Congressional colleagues to finally pass year-round E15. WASHINGTON - In a Senate Agriculture Committee hearing, Ranking Member Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) renewed calls to make E15 available to sell year-round. Since the outbreak of war in Iran, gas prices have risen sharply, causing pain at the pump for American  more