LAS VEGAS, Nevada, May 7 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * "Nevada is the Perfect Petri Dish": The Silver State's Bellwether Status in the Spotlight as NV Dems Make Pitch for First in the Nation * "Nevada, with its mix of working class Latino voters, transient independents and tourism-dependent economy, is as good a bellwether as any" "It's the Sun Belt where the demographic growth of Latinos is booming. And it's where the GOP stands to lose as much as  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news: * * * Conservatives Are Beating Newsom at His Own Game By Logan Sekulow Democrats thought they had the upper hand in the redistricting fight - pouring millions into Virginia and with Gavin Newsom leading the charge in California. But now the landscape has perhaps shifted. Legal setbacks, such as the recent Supreme Court ruling in Louisiana, are mounting, making the battle for control of Congress far more  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Intelligence released the following testimony by Brett D. Schaefer, senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, from an April 29, 2026, hearing entitled "U.S. Accountability at the United Nations: Challenges and Opportunities for Reform": * * * Chairman Mills, Ranking Member Moskowitz, and honorable members of the Oversight and Intelligence Subcommittee of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, thank you for   more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Barrett Introduces AUMF To Limit, Wind Down Conflict in Iran and Restore Congressional War Powers Authority * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) introduced an Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF) to provide a clear and defined mission objective, limit the scope of approved military action, and establish a firm deadline for the conflict in Iran. Specifically, the AUMF w  more

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 6 -- Canfor, a producer of sustainable lumber, pulp and paper, issued the following news release: * * * Canfor reports results for first quarter of 2026. Canfor Corporation (TSX: CFP) today reported its first quarter of 2026 results: Overview * For the first quarter of 2026, the Company reported an operating loss of $73 million and shareholder net loss of $72 million, equivalent to $0.62 per share. * After taking into consideration adjusting items1 of $20 m  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Carbajal Backs Legislation to End Iran War Spending * U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, signed onto U.S. Representative Pat Ryan's (D-NY-18) No Funds for Iran War Act to prohibit the use of additional taxpayer funds for military action against Iran in the absence of an Authorization for the Use of Military Force (AUMF) or official declar  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Europe released the following written testimony by Kari A. Bingen, director of the Aerospace Security Project and senior fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies Defense and Security Department, from an April 29, 2026, hearing entitled "Orbits of Influence: Emerging Threats to U.S. Space Security and Foreign Policy Implications": * * * Chairman Self, Ranking Member Keating, and distinguished Members of the Subco  more

LOS ANGELES, California, May 8 -- 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: * * * CODEPINK Disrupts Warmongers Maria Corina Machado and Secretary of Energy Chris Wright at the AI+ Expo 2026 WASHINGTON D.C. - Taking advantage of every opportunity to disrupt business as usual for those who cheer on war, CODEPINK disrupted Maria Cornina Machado and later Secretary  more

GUILFORD, England, May 7 -- The University of Surrey issued the following commentary by Professor of Economics Eric Golson: * * * Commentary: The Strait of Hormuz is now "permanently weaponised" according to expert * The following expert comment below was written by Eric Golson, Professor of Economics at the University of Surrey, about the growing silence around US-Iran tensions and what it may signal about the future of economic warfare in the Middle East. Prof Eric Golson "The quiet ar  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Al Green Introduces Resolution Commending Pakistan's Role in Facilitating Peace Between the United States and Israel with Iran * (Washington, DC) -On Wednesday, April 29, 2026, Congressman Al Green introduced the "Original Resolution Commending the Islamic Republic of Pakistan for its efforts to facilitate peace between the United States and Israel with Iran." The resolution recognizes Pakistan'  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Brad Sherman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Brad Sherman Introduces Bill to Halt U.S. Oil Exports, Shield Americans from Price Spikes Amid Iran War * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today Congressman Brad Sherman (CA-32) introduced the Stop Oil Exports to Lower Gas Prices Act to protect American consumers from rising energy costs and economic instability by halting exports of U.S.-produced crude oil during the ongoing war with Iran. America   more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The Connected Vehicle Security Act, originally introduced by Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-OH, on April 29, 2026, has been analyzed by the Congressional Research Service. This legislation aims to prohibit the importation, manufacture, sale, resale, or introduction into interstate commerce in the United States of connected vehicles and related software and hardware associated with foreign adversaries. As the automotive industry remains a pillar of the U.S. economy, concerns about na  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The Case for Impeaching Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth - A report from Council on American-Islamic Relations - April 2026 (17 pages) * * * The Council on American-Islamic Relations issued a report examining the legal, constitutional, and humanitarian implications of the United States' involvement in the 2026 conflict with Iran. The report analyzes the origins of the war, the decision-making process behind military actions, and their consequences under domestic  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following transcript of a press briefing entitled "Previewing the Trump-Xi Summit". Event participants included China Power Project Director Bonny Lin, Edgard D. Kagan, senior adviser and Freeman Chair in China Studies, Philip Luck, director of Economics Program and Scholl Chair in International Business, Scott Kennedy, senior adviser and Trustee Chair in Chinese Business and Economics, and Media Relations Manage  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on May 7, 2026: * * * New Ad Campaign Slams Price Hike Mike Rogers for Dismissing Skyrocketing Michigan Gas Prices New ads remind Michigan commuters that Mike Rogers continues to dismiss their economic pain as gas prices surge toward $5 a gallon * Today, as gas prices across Michigan surge toward new highs of nearly $5 a gallon, the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee is launching a new   more

WASHINGTON, May 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12688) on May 6, 2026, by foreign assistance analyst Nick M. Brown and international trade and finance specialist Shayerah I. Akhtar: * * * DFC Shipping Reinsurance Facility: Iran Conflict and Strait of Hormuz Background In February 2026, U.S. and Israeli forces initiated military operations against Iran. Iran responded with retaliatory attacks and threats against commercial ship  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news on May 7, 2026: * * * DGA Chair Gov. Andy Beshear on MS NOW: "This is our most important cycle ever" Yesterday, Democratic Governors Association Chair Governor Andy Beshear sat down for an exclusive interview with MS NOW's Ali Vitali at the DGA headquarters to discuss the importance of electing Democratic governors and expanding the map to go on offense in red states. Read the full article, with key excerpts   more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on May 7, 2026: * * * Job Cuts Mount as Working Families Struggle to Stay Afloat in Trump's Economy Donald Trump is gutting the job market as Americans are struggling to keep up with even higher prices. New data from Challenger, Gray & Christmas shows U.S.-based employers announced 83,387 job cuts in April -- a 38% jump from March. Trump has now presided over the worst three Aprils for job cuts since 2009  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on May 7, 2026: * * * Under Trump and Rollins, Fertilizer Costs Continue to Skyrocket As Trump's war with Iran continues with no end in sight, farmers are struggling to keep up with rising costs * As Donald Trump continues to wage his unpopular war of choice with Iran, prices including gas, diesel, and fertilizer are soaring. America's farmers are struggling to deal with the rising cost of fertilizer, w  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13218) on May 6, 2026. The white paper is written by natural resources policy specialists Anthony R. Marshak, Pervaze A. Sheikh and Laura B. Comay: * * * Endangered Species Committee ("God Squad") Exemption of Oil and Gas Activities in the Gulf of America Introduction On March 31, 2026, the Endangered Species Committee (ESC; also known as the "God Squad") voted to issue an exem  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The FBI issued the following news release: * * * FBI Provides Investigative Update on March 1 Austin Shooting The FBI San Antonio Division continues to investigate the mass shooting that occurred outside Buford's Backyard Beer Garden located at 700 W 6th St., Austin, Texas during the early morning hours of March 1, 2026, that resulted in the tragic deaths of three victims and injuries to 15 others. The shooter, Ndiaga Diagne, a 53-year-old born in Senegal and living in Au  more

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, May 8 (TNSxrep) -- Forbes Media posted the following news release: * * * Forbes And HarrisX Partner On New American Confidence Survey As Gallup Ends Approval Polling Forbes and HarrisX's New American Confidence Survey Finds Trump's Approval Rating is Underwater at 41%, among U.S. Adults, but breaks 52% among Business Leaders. * NEW YORK, NY - For nearly a century, Gallup's monthly polling helped define how Americans understand themselves: their confidence in institu  more

FRANKFURT, Germany, May 7 -- Fraport Group, a German transport company, issued the following news release: * * * Fraport Group Records Growth in Operating Business in First Quarter of 2026 Passenger growth across all international markets - 5.2 percent revenue increase (without IFRIC 12) - EBITDA rises by 10.4 percent - Outlook confirmed * The Fraport Group reported positive operational performance in the first quarter of the 2026 fiscal year (ending March 31). Robust passenger growth acros  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12690) on May 6, 2026, by economic policy analyst D. Andrew Austin. Here are excerpts: * * * The FY2027 President's Budget in Historical Context: Revenues On April 3, 2026, the Trump Administration submitted its budget for FY2027, which proposes to constrain nondefense spending, maintain spending on border security and immigration enforcement, and increase defense spending. In Fe  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The House Financial Services Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-611) on the DPA Modernization Act (H.R. 7688). The report was advanced by Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, on April 15, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary H.R. 7688, the DPA Modernization Act of 2026, was introduced on February 25, 2026, by Republican Representative Warren Davidson (OH-08). H.R. 7688 reforms and reauthorizes the Defense Production Act of 1950 (DPA), a set of authorities that   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 7 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: A 100-Year-Old Shipping Law Is Driving Up Costs for Americans Americans are struggling with rising costs for energy, groceries, housing, and other essentials -and outdated policies in Washington are making it worse. In a new op-ed published by DC Journal, AFP Vice President of External Affairs Katelyn Bledsoe explains why repealing the Jones Act would help lower cost  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary: * * * Refinery Closures Increase California's Reliance on Fuel Imports * Key Takeaways 1 California is now importing 20% of its gasoline from Asian refineries as it continues to close refineries in the most populous state. 2 In just seven months, California has lost about 17% of its refining capacity with the closure of two refineries, and product imports are up 38% this year. 3 Gaso  more

LONDON, England, May 7 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Investment Association issued the following news release: * * * March sees PS1.36 billion inflows despite market volatility * 07 May 2026, London - Net retail sales recorded inflows of PS1.36 billion in March, extending a fifth consecutive month of inflows though at a slower pace than February's PS2.52 billion, according to data published today by the Investment Association (IA). March saw a clear shift towards defensive position  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * McCaul, Colleagues Introduce Guard the Skies Act to Empower National Guard to Counter Drone Threats at Special Events * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul -chairman of the Homeland Security Committee's Task Force on Securing the Homeland Amidst Special Events -introduced the Guard the Skies Act along with Representatives Marcy Kaptur (D-Ohio), Eli Crane (R-Ariz.), and Josh Gottheim  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: Iran Reviews U.S. Proposal to End the War Iran is reviewing the U.S.' peace proposal to formally end the war. President Trump confirmed the current negotiations, saying, "We've had very good talks over the last 24 hours, and it's very possible that we'll make a deal." According to the memorandum, Iran would agree not to develop a nuclear weapon and stop enrichment of uranium for at least 12 ye  more

LANSING, Michigan, May 8 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on May 7, 2026: * * * AP: Worsening Political Climate Is Also Colliding With Internal Divisions at the Top of the Michigan GOP Ticket With gas prices up and Michigan's economy reeling from Donald Trump's harmful agenda, the Associated Press reported today how "the worsening political climate is also colliding with internal divisions at the top of the GOP ticket" as Michigan Republicans are embroiled in  more

LANSING, Michigan, May 8 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on May 7, 2026: * * * Mike Rogers Said Michigan Would Be "Fine" With Higher Gas Prices, Now the State Ranks in the Top Ten for Most Expensive Gas Despite multi-millionaire Mike Rogers' "failing prediction" that the Iran War "would not last longer than 60 days," and his insistence that Michigan would be "fine" because we have "plenty of oil," hard-working Michiganders are continuing to pay the price.   more

LANSING, Michigan, May 8 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on May 7, 2026: * * * MS NOW: Mike Rogers "Downplaying the Reality of the Cost of Gas" as Michigan Nears $5 a Gallon Multi-millionaire Mike Rogers continues to gain national attention for speaking down to hard-working Michiganders concerned with the rising cost of living, with MS NOW highlighting yesterday how Rogers is "downplaying the reality of the cost of gas and everything else." MS NOW pointed t  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release on May 7, 2026: * * * Moolenaar Introduces Bill to Stop China From Acquiring U.S. Farmland Today, Select Committee on China Chairman John Moolenaar introduced the Protecting U.S. Farmland and Sensitive Sites from Foreign Adversaries Act. This legislation takes decisive action to safeguard U  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Moolenaar Leads Bipartisan Bill to Stop China From Purchasing U.S. Farmland * Today, Congressman John Moolenaar introduced the Protecting U.S. Farmland and Sensitive Sites from Foreign Adversaries Act. The legislation takes decisive action to safeguard U.S. national security and food security by closing gaps in federal oversight of foreign land acquisitions. For too long, foreign adversaries like C  more

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, May 7 [Category: Media] -- The Poynter Institute posted the following news release: * * * Nina Jankowicz, Jane Lytvynenko and Peter Erdelyi to lead GlobalFact as invited speakers * Award-winning author and counterdisinformation expert Nina Jankowicz will be a keynote speaker at the annual GlobalFact conference, held June 17-19 in Vilnius, Lithuania. Also joining the conference will be Jane Lytvynenko, an NBC News investigative journalist who reports on the Russia-Ukr  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The Prohibition on Research Awards, originally introduced by Rep. Elise M. Stefanik, R-NY, on April 28, 2026, has been analyzed by the Congressional Research Service. The bill aims to prohibit certain institutions of higher education from receiving federal research and development awards if they have received funding from specified foreign sources. The legislation reflects growing concerns over national security, particularly regarding research in areas like artificial inte  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, issued the following news release on May 7, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Markey: Trump's Pump Bump is Hitting American Families and Small Businesses Hard New data shows Trump's illegal war on Iran will cost American families $1,753 more at the pump this year * Ranking Member Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today released new data emphasizing how Trump's illegal   more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Bennie G. Thompson, D-Mississippi, ranking member of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following statement on May 6, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Thompson Statement on Trump Administration's Counterterrorism "Strategy" Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the below statement on the Trump administration releasing its Counterterrorism Strategy: "The Trump administration's counterterrorism s  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Readout of Daines' Congressional Delegation Trip to China * U.S. Senators Steve Daines (R-MT), Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Jerry Moran (R-KS), and Deb Fischer (R-NE) today conducted three official meetings in Beijing with Premier of China Li Qiang, Chairman of the National People's Congress Zhao Leji, and Director of the Office of the Central Foreign Affairs Commission and Foreign Minister Wang Yi. The b  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Panetta, Democratic Veterans, Colleagues Introduce No Funds for Iran War Act * Monterey, CA - United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) joined the Ranking Members of the House Armed Services, Foreign Affairs, and Intelligence Committees, and other Democratic veteran colleagues, including Representative Pat Ryan (NY-18), to introduce a bill to prohibit the use of taxpayer dollars for   more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Derek Tran, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Representative Tran Joins Fellow Veterans in Congress to Block Taxpayer Dollars for Iran War * Washington, DC - U.S. Representative Derek Tran (CA-45) joined Representative Pat Ryan (NY-18) and 14 fellow Veterans to introduce legislation prohibiting the use of additional taxpayer dollars to fund the Iran War. On February 28, 2026, President Trump bypassed Congress to strike Iran, launching a war th  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The Research Security Legislation, originally introduced by Rep. Elise M. Stefanik, R-NY, on April 28, 2026, has been analyzed by the Congressional Research Service. The bill aims to enhance national security by requiring institutions of higher education to certify that they do not operate branch campuses in countries identified as posing significant security risks. This legislation reflects growing concerns about foreign influence in U.S. academic and research institutions  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The Research Security Requirement, originally introduced by Sen. Rick Scott, R-FL, on April 28, 2026, has been analyzed by the Congressional Research Service. This legislation aims to amend the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act by requiring institutions of higher education to certify that they do not operate branch campuses in several identified countries, including China, Russia, and Iran, when applying for federal research and development awards. T  more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 7 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice expert warns of growing risks to Middle East water supply A new piece published in Science by Rice University's Menachem Elimelech raises urgent concerns about the vulnerability of desalination infrastructure across the Middle East, warning that geopolitical instability and environmental threats could quickly disrupt water supplies for millions. Elimelech, the Nancy and Clint Carlson Professor of Civil and  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * "I Like to Solve Problems and I Like to Help My Neighbors" - Sarah Trone Garriott Kicks Off "Faith in Iowa" Tour, Visiting All of IA-03's 21 Counties in 21 Days * This past weekend, Sarah Trone Garriott kicked off her district-wide "Faith in Iowa" tour. Traveling to all of the Third District's 21 counties in 21 days, Sarah is listening and speaking with working families about her fai  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 7 [Category: Energy]-- 350.org, an organization that works to end the age of fossil fuels and build a community-led renewable energy, posted the following news release: * * * Shell's Soaring Profits Expose a $1 Trillion Crisis for Households As Shell announces its latest "obscene" profits, climate campaigners at 350.org warn that this lays bare the immense siphoning of money from households, businesses and public budgets to the oil industry - which, based on 350.org  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 (TNSrep) -- Protect Borrowers (formerly Student Borrower Protection Center) issued the following news release on May 6, 2026 with Century Foundation: * * * NEW STUDY: 86 Million Americans Now Carry a Record $1.68 Trillion in Auto Debt Amid Tariff and Gas Price Crunch, Debt Up Nearly 40% Since 2018 Consumers Are Left Holding the Bag From Surging Car, Gas Prices and Sky-High Interest Rates Report Finds Prevalence of 7-Year Loans Has Doubled, With 13 Million Borrowers Paying o  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Tom Barrett Lead Strategist: Barrett & House Republicans' Support for War Dragging on in Iran Means "We're Screwed" * Take it from Tom Barrett's lead strategist : Barrett's support for Trump's war in Iran means that he is " screwed " in November. Jason Roe to the Associated Press : "...if they don't get Iran figured out pretty quick, we're screwed" REMINDER: Barrett voted twice a  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following news release on May 7, 2026: * * * Economic Fury Targets Iraqi Oil Official, Iran-Backed Terrorist Militias in Iraq Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) increased economic pressure on Iran and its proxy militias in Iraq by designating individuals and businesses exploiting Iraq's oil sector and undermining the country's security. This action includes Ali Maarij Al-Bahad  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch Leads Eleven Colleagues in Demanding Answers about U.S. and Israeli Military's Adherence to International Law in the Middle East * A dozen Senate Dems, led by Welch, ask U.S. Central Command whether American forces have provided support to Israel's forced displacement of 1,000,000 civilians in Lebanon WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) led eleven colleagues in requesting answers  more