WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * "It's Honest-to-God Quite Simple": Gabe Vasquez Calls Out GOP's Reckless Spending * While hardworking New Mexicans are facing rising gas prices, health care premiums, and grocery costs, Congressman Gabe Vasquez is fighting to make their lives more affordable. In a new op-ed, Vasquez details how MAGA Republicans in Washington are more focused on giving ICE blank checks and spending   more

SURREY, England, May 8 -- Air Cargo News issued the following news: * * * Airfreight rates remained elevated in April despite ceasefire By Damian Brett The ceasefire between Iran and the US in the Middle East failed to reverse the air cargo rate increases registered earlier in the year. Figures from the global Baltic Air Freight Index, calculated by TAC Index, show that in April the average airfreight rate was up 32.7% year on year, with the gap on last year increasing to 37.2% by the end   more

WASHINGTON, May 8 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Groundwork Collaborative, a think tank and progressive advocacy group, posted the following news release: * * * April Jobs Report Shows Uneven Labor Market Growth As Inflation Outpaces Wages * Wages grew by just 0.2%, likely falling behind inflation as Iran war fuels price hikes Today's jobs report shows the labor market added 115,000 jobs in April, while the number of jobs added across February and March was revised down by 16,000. Since the star  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * As Trump's Illegal War with Iran Drives up Costs at Every Turn, Lujan Fights to Tackle Affordability Crisis Hitting New Mexicans and the Agricultural Industry Lujan Concludes Weeklong Tour Across New Mexico Meeting with Industry Experts and New Mexicans to Address President Trump's Affordability Crisis  Las Cruces, N.M. - As President Trump's illegal war with Iran continues to drive up costs acro  more

LONDON, England, May 8 (TNSjou) -- BMJ Group issued the following news release about BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health: * * * Higher dietary soy and legume intake linked to lower high blood pressure risk Optimal daily amount may be about 170 g of legumes and 60-80 g of soy, evidence suggests * A higher dietary intake of soy and legumes is linked to a lower risk of high blood pressure, finds a pooled data analysis of the available evidence, published in the open access journal BMJ Nutrition   more

SURREY, England, May 8 -- Air Cargo News issued the following news: * * * Cargo leads the way for ACS in Q1 By Damian Brett Charter broker Air Charter Service (ACS) achieved a 35% increase in revenues in the first quarter of the year, led by strong performance in its air cargo business. In its fiscal-year first quarter, the UK-headquartered firm saw revenues increase 35% on a year ago to $380m while overall charter volumes improved by 19% against last year's levels. The company's response   more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Deluzio Holds Crafton Plaza Community Town Hall * CRAFTON, PA - Today, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) held a town hall with residents of Crafton Plaza in Crafton, PA. This continues Congressman Deluzio's pace of regularly holding open-question town hall events, with more than twenty events held during the current session of Congress (2025-2026). The one-hour event covered a wide   more

WASHINGTON, May 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following report on April 29, 2026 by Henry Ziemer and Ryan C. Berg entitled "Assessing the Impact of China-Russia Security Coordination in Latin America and the Caribbean." Here is the executive summary: * * * The United States is currently engaged in a dramatic reprioritization of the Western Hemisphere in its national security policy. Documents like the 2025 National Security Strategy and 2026 Nati  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following report on April 3, 2026 by Kristi Govella and Nicholas Szechenyi entitled "Deepening Strategic Alignment: Priorities for the U.S.-Japan Alliance." Here are excerpts: * * * The Issue With new leadership in both countries, Japan and the United States are facing an increasingly uncertain global environment. As Japan prepares to revise its core national strategy documents, it is a particularly   more

WASHINGTON, May 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following report on March 23, 2026 by Max Bergmann, Otto Svendsen, and Jonathan Burchell entitled "Europe Needs an ASAP Program for Air Defense." Here are excerpts: * * * The Issue Operation Epic Fury, the ongoing U.S.-Israeli military campaign against Iran, is consuming vast quantities of air defense interceptors--expensive munitions that were already in critically short supply before the operation   more

WASHINGTON, May 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following report on April 21, 2026 by Mark F. Cancian and Chris H. Park entitled "Last Rounds? Status of Key Munitions at the Iran War Ceasefire." Here are excerpts: * * * Concern about the status of U.S. munitions inventories has intensified as reports emerge about high expenditures of Tomahawks, Patriots, and other missiles in the Iran war. As Operation Epic Fury remains paused in a shaky ceasefire,  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following report on April 15, 2026 by Meredith Schwartz and Gracelin Baskaran entitled "Minerals Diplomacy Meets Market Reality: The Case of Pakistan." Here is the introduction: * * * The world is facing a new foreign policy landscape--one in which critical minerals are becoming ever more central to economic statecraft. Washington is increasingly shaping partnerships not only around traditional geopol  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following report on April 16, 2026 by Maria Snegovaya, Tina Dolbaia, and Nicholas Fenton entitled "Resilience Through Linkage: Russia, Iran, and Aspirations for North-South Trade." Here are excerpts: * * * This report examines the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC)--an ambitious, Russia-promoted 7,200 km (4,474-mile) road-rail-naval trade route currently under development that, if co  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following report on May 4, 2026 by Jose M. Macias III and Nico Vacca entitled "Tapping into America's Distaste for Forever Wars: The Spread of Iranian Narratives on Bluesky." Here is the introduction: * * * The United States and Israel have made battlefield gains in their conflict against Iran, but the United States is struggling to counter Iranian propaganda. Operational successes have removed Iran's  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on May 6, 2026: * * * IN THE STATES: GOP Senate Candidates' Cost-Raising Agenda Continues Driving Up Gas Prices Across the U.S. In case you missed it, with gas prices "up in every state" and the average national gas price over $4.50 a gallon, new reporting from The Bulwark is highlighting how Republican Senate candidates are dismissing concerns about skyrocketing costs. From telling voters th  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on May 8, 2026: * * * IN THE STATES: Democrats Win Big in Special Elections, Trump and Republicans Continue Their Redistricting War, and Deadly and Costly War With Iran This week, Democratic candidates up and down the ballot notched victories and overperformances across the country. While voters continue to reject Donald Trump and Republicans' toxic agenda, Democrats are running and winning election after  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on May 8, 2026: * * * Millions in the AANHPI Community Are At Risk of Losing Lifesaving Healthcare Because of Donald Trump Trump and Republicans have delivered a devastating blow to the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities by ripping away access to lifesaving healthcare from millions of families. From their Big Ugly Bill, to their refusal to extend ACA tax credits, to changes   more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on May 8, 2026: * * * Unemployment Remains High as Inflation Outpaces Wages Under Trump Consumer sentiment dropped to its lowest point since 1952 * Today, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released its jobs report for April, revealing that unemployment in Donald Trump's economy remains high and a growing number of people are being forced to turn to part-time work because they are unable to find full-time j  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Donald Trump Hands MAGA Lapdog Mike Lawler His "Complete and Total Endorsement"... AGAIN * Trump first endorsed Lawler for re-election over a year ago Once apparently wasn't enough. For the second time this cycle, Donald Trump has bestowed his " complete and total endorsement " on Mike Lawler -declaring the vulnerable Hudson Valley Republican is doing a "terrific job" and "will ne  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Competitive Enterprise Institute posted the following news release: * * * Economy added 115,000 jobs in April, modest boost amidst economic uncertainty: CEI analysis * The jobs report for April shows 115,000 jobs were added to the economy, a modest boost compared to previous months. While unemployment remains unchanged and a positive report last month is welcomed news, the past year has seen the labor force shrink, a sign the economy has been hi  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 9 -- Politico issued the following news release: * * * Full Transcript: Former Secretary of Defense and CIA Director Leon Panetta on "The Conversation with Dasha Burns" This is a full unedited transcript of POLITICO's interview with Leon Panetta on "The Conversation with Dasha Burns": Leon Panetta: I do not see a deal that the United States can agree to right now, and that means we have a prolonged war on our hands. Dasha Burns: Hello, hello, and welcome to The Conv  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Intelligence released the following written testimony by Eugene Kontorovich, professor of law at George Mason University Antonin Scalia School of Law, and senior legal fellow at the Advancing American Freedom Meese Institute for the Rule of Law, from an April 29, 2026, hearing entitled "U.S. Accountability at the United Nations: Challenges and Opportunities for Reform": * * * Chairman Mills, Ranking Member Moskowitz,   more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 8 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Legislation to Protect Florida Against Foreign Influence and Hostile Foreign Actors * MIAMI, Fla. -Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 905, the Foreign Interference Restriction and Enforcement Act, strengthening Florida's protections against hostile foreign influence, foreign terrorist organizations, and foreign adversaries seeking to infiltrate government, cri  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich Hosts Cost-of-Living Roundtable, Highlights How President Trump is Making Everyday Essentials More Expensive for New Mexico Families and Small Businesses * Heinrich: "The Trump administration is making policy choices that are showing up in our costs...We need to push back against these policies -they just don't make any sense" PHOTOS ALBUQUERQUE - Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich, Lujan Demand Answers about U.S. and Israeli Military's Adherence to International Law in the Middle East * A dozen Senate Dems ask U.S. Central Command whether American forces have provided support to Israel's forced displacement of 1,000,000 civilians in Lebanon New Mexico - U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) joined U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) and n  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, May 8 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * How Much is the Lombardo-Trump Economy Costing Nevadans This Week? (Moms Edition) * 8 News Now : Nevada named one of the worst states for working moms The Nevadan : Gas tops $5 in Nevada as war fallout hits wallets-and tourism Welcome back to your weekly rundown of the damage the Lombardo-Trump economy is doing to Nevada -from driving up costs to leaving working families behind. From drivi  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Hoyer Statement on April Jobs Report Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement on the April jobs report: "While last month saw modest job growth with around 115,000 jobs added, unemployment remaining at 4.3%, and inflation at 3.3%, the labor market continues to endure long-term challenges as a result of the Trump Administration's policies. The President promised a m  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Hickenlooper, Coloradans Call Out Cost of Living Emergency, Highlight High Cost of Gas, Health Care * Hickenlooper: "I call it the cost-of-living emergency. It's not a crisis anymore. It's an emergency." White House, congressional Republicans refuse to address the affordability emergency In case you missed it, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper held two events this week highlighting how Pre  more

OSLO, Norway, May 4 -- The International Association of Independent Tankers Owners issued the following news release: * * * INTERTANKO urges an internationally coordinated approach following the announcement of Project Freedom It has been reported that US Central Command (CENTCOM) will begin supporting "Project Freedom" from 4 May, in an effort to restore freedom of navigation for commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Commenting on the development, INTERTANKO Marine Director Phil  more

BRUSSELS, Belgium, May 9 -- The European Union issued the following statement: * * * Iran: Statement by the Spokesperson on the situation of Narges Mohammadi The European Union is deeply alarmed by reports of the serious health condition of human rights defender and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi, who is currently in detention in Iran. We urge Iranian authorities to immediately take all necessary measures so that Narges Mohammadi is finally and urgently granted adequate medical  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following joint statement on May 7, 2026, with the Swiss Confederation: * * * Joint Statement on the U.S.-Switzerland Strategic Partnership Dialogue The following is the text of a joint statement by the United States of America and the Swiss Confederation on the occasion of the U.S.-Switzerland Strategic Partnership Dialogue. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau hosted a Swiss delegation led by Federal Department of Foreign Af  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Kaptur, McCaul, Colleagues Introduce Guard the Skies Act to Empower National Guard to Counter Drone Threats at Special Events * Toledo, OH - Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) a senior member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, and Congressman Michael McCaul (TX-10) -chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee's Task Force on Securing the Homeland Amidst Special Events -intr  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Seth Magaziner, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Magaziner Implements Office Policy Banning Participation in Prediction Markets * WARWICK, RI - Today, U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) announced that his office has implemented a new policy to prohibit staff including himself from participating in prediction markets or wagering related to political, legislative, regulatory, geopolitical, or other outcomes connected to information lear  more

LANSING, Michigan, May 9 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on May 8, 2026: * * * POLITICO: Republicans Say Mike Rogers Is "In Trouble" As Skyrocketing Michigan Gas Prices "Sway Voters" According to new reporting in POLITICO, Republicans are saying "rising gas prices are giving them doubts" that Mike Rogers can flip Michigan's U.S. Senate seat. According to Michigan GOP consultant Jason Roe, "If we are still talking about [gas prices] at the end of June, [Repub  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The National Retail Federation posted the following news release on May 8, 2026: * * * Import Cargo Volume Expected to Remain Below 2025 Levels Despite May-June Bump Import volume at major U.S. container ports is expected to remain below last year's levels into early fall despite a skewed year-over-year bump in May and June, according to the Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates. "The numbers show a year-over-y  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * NEW: "Limousine Lawler" Is At It Again -- Caught Spending Thousands More in Campaign Cash on Limos and Luxury Hotels * AJN : Mike Lawler is still spending campaign cash on limousines New reporting reveals that Mike Lawler has done absolutely nothing to clean up his act after getting busted for blowing more than $150,000 in campaign funds on limos, five-star hotels, private boat ch  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Pelosi Statement on Eight Years Since the Iran Nuclear Agreement Withdrawal * San Francisco - Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement marking eight years since President Trump withdrew from the Iran Nuclear Agreement: "Eight years ago, Donald Trump followed through on a misguided and uninformed campaign promise by recklessly ripping up the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action-a   more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on May 8, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Robert Garcia Demands DOD Watchdog Investigate Shady Trump Family Defense Contracts Today, Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, sent a letter to Department of Defense Inspector General Platte B. Moring III demanding an investigation into wheth  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following commentary on May 7, 2026, to the Washington Post: * * * OBecome a Republican? I'd be terrible. Many might not know, but I won my first race by a single vote to be mayor of Braddock, a small steel town -- one of the poorest in our commonwealth -- where 90 percent of the population left. It was a forgotten community. I wasn't interested in playing political games. I wanted to help deliver change. It wasn't about be  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * IN CASE YOU MISSED IT... Sen. Rick Scott on The Glenn Beck Program * NAPLES, Fla. - Today, Senator Rick Scott joined The Glenn Beck Program to discuss the SAVE America Act, the latest developments on Iran, and President Trump's upcoming visit to China. Listen to the full interview HERE or by clicking the image below: HIGHLIGHTS: ON THE SAVE AMERICA ACT : "It's frustrating. Democrats want it, Rep  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Shaheen Caps Off Week of "Affordability Action Tour" Events with Visits to Affordable Housing Site, New England College * (Henniker, NH) - Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) capped off a week of events as part of her "Affordability Action Tour" to highlight the rising cost of energy, health care and housing in the Granite State by visiting an affordable housing development in West Leban  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following fact sheet on May 8, 2026: * * * Disrupting Iran's Overseas Military Procurement Networks Today, the Department of State is sanctioning four entities, including for providing satellite imagery that enables Iran's military strikes against U.S. forces in the Middle East. The supply of satellite imagery of U.S. facilities in the Middle East to Iran threatens American and partner personnel. The United States will continue to take  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following statement on May 7, 2026, by Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott: * * * Sanctioning Iran-Aligned Actors Undermining Iraq's Sovereignty and Exploiting Its Resources The Trump Administration is taking decisive action against individuals and entities that are exploiting Iraq's oil wealth to fund the Iranian regime's terrorism in the region. These networks undermine Iraq's sovereignty, rob the Iraqi people of national reso  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 [Category: Environment] -- The League of Conservation Voters issued the following news wrap up, This Week in Climate Action - May 8, 2026: * * * Your weekly resource to learn what the environmental movement is saying about the news of the day and the political fight of our generation. This week, we're covering rising energy costs, clean energy wins in our states, and the Trump administration's latest attacks on our climate and public lands. Be sure to follow LCV on Facebook,  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following news release on May 8, 2026: * * * Economic Fury Disrupts Networks Supplying Weapons and UAV Components to Iran Today, as part of Economic Fury, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) targeted 10 individuals and companies based in several jurisdictions across the Middle East, Asia, and Eastern Europe that are enabling efforts by Iran's military to secure weapons, as well as raw  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The Committee on the Present Danger - China, a group that says it helps defend American through public education and advocacy against conventional and non-conventional dangers posed by the People's Republic of China, issued the following news release: * * * Trump's Fraught Summit with Xi: Can "What Could Go Wrong" be Prevented? President Trump often praises Chinese dictator Xi Jinping with whom he is scheduled to meet next week in Beijing. What if the feeling isn't mutual  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Trump's Weakness is "Breathtaking"; Sen. Schiff Breaks Down Trump's Ineffective Negotiations to End Illegal Iran War Schiff: "...This regime is emerging more powerful, at least it feels it's more powerful, more entrenched, more hard line, more of a threat to its own people. It's the result of entering a war without thinking about the consequences and conducting it incompetently. And the fundamental w  more

TAMPA, Florida, May 8 -- The U.S. Central Command issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Disables 2 More Vessels Violating Blockade in Gulf of Oman U.S. forces disabled M/T Sea Star III and M/T Sevda, May 8, prior to both vessels entering an Iranian port on the Gulf of Oman in violation of the ongoing U.S. blockade. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) enforced blockade measures against two Iranian-flagged unladen oil tankers attempting to pull into an Iranian port on the Gulf of Oman. A U.  more

NEW YORK, May 9 -- United Against Nuclear Iran posted the following news release on May 7, 2026: * * * The Environmental Time Bomb: Iranian "Dark Fleet" and Substandard Tankers in Southeast Asian Waters As the International Oil Pollution Compensation Funds (IOPC) convenes in London this week to address the global framework for oil spill compensation, United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) is sounding an urgent alarm. The continued use of aging, substandard, and under-insured vessels to transport   more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Vulnerable House Republicans Used Gas Prices as a Political Talking Point -- Now, They're Not Saying Much * After campaigning for years on lowering gas prices, House Republicans have no answer for their constituents and are eager to deflect the blame. House Republicans promised in 2022 and 2024 to lower gas prices, but those same members have been caught breaking that promise as th  more