WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: * * * 55th Fighter Squadron pilots earn Distinguished Flying Cross * Six F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots assigned to the 55th Fighter Squadron received the Distinguished Flying Cross for their heroic actions in recent combat operations during a ceremony at Shaw Air Force Base on May 5.  The six exceptional aviators were honored for their contributions to Operation Midnight Hammer, the United States' successful strikes on Iran  more

HAIFA, Israel, May 11 -- The Technion - Israel Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * AI Tool Developed by Technion and University of Haifa Delivers Real-Time Data to Rescue Teams * The recent ballistic missile attacks from Iran, which claimed the lives of dozens of Israelis, have underscored the urgent need for rescue teams to access precise, real-time information about damaged buildings and the options for extracting civilians trapped inside. In response, researchers from  more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- 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 a  more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Boyle Statement on Trump's Support for Suspending Gas Tax * WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), author of the Gas Price Relief Act, released the following statement in response to reports that President Trump has backed a suspension of the federal gas tax : "Suspending the gas tax requires President Trump to work with Congress. That is exactly why I introduced the Gas Price  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection released the following testimony by Navy Rear Adm. Mark Montgomery (ret.), senior director and senior fellow of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies Center on Cyber and Technology Innovation, from an April 29, 2026, hearing entitled "Data Centers, Telecommunications Networks, and Space-Based Systems: Modernizing DHS's SRMA Role for the Communications and IT Sectors." DHS is the U.S.  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 11 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * CNN en Espanol Rebrands and Sharpens Multiplatform Strategy * May 11th, 2026 May 11, 2026 -CNN en Espanol is advancing its next phase of growth following a year of structural and editorial transformation, unveiling a refreshed brand identity and a sharpened multiplatform strategy focused on U.S. Hispanic audiences while maintaining its long-established presence across Latin America. The updated brand-in  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on May 11, 2026, by Aaron Stanley, deputy director and fellow of the Africa Program: * * * What May 15 Means for Somalia's Federal Architecture and Global Shipping Somalia's coast. The recent resurgence of piracy has led the Joint Maritime Information Center to raise its threat level for piracy off the Somali Coast and in the Somali Basin to "severe." Somali piracy peaked in 2011-2012, co  more

FULLERTON, California, May 11 -- California State University Fullerton campus issued the following news: * * * CSUF Economists Offer Expert Insights on Trade, Economy * As conflict in Iran rattles energy markets and tariffs reshape global trade, Cal State Fullerton economists offered expert insights on the fast-changing economic landscape in their 2026 Economic and International Trade Forecast. Woods Center for Economic Analysis and Forecasting Director Anil Puri and Co-director Mira Farka  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on May 11, 2026: * * * DNC Launches New Mini-Documentary Featuring Vietnam War Veteran Condemning Trump's Deadly and Costly War With Iran Trump's war with Iran puts servicemembers' lives at risk as veterans back home see benefits rolled back * Today, the DNC released a new mini-documentary featuring Vietnam War veteran William Mitchell Ellerby, who shares his personal story about fighting in the Vietn  more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network issued the following news release: * * * FinCEN Issues Alert to Stop Money Laundering by Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps * WASHINGTON -Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued an Alert to help financial institutions identify and stop funding streams and procurement networks supporting Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The IRG  more

DETROIT, Michigan, May 12 -- The Foundation for Economic Education posted the following commentary by Mark Nayler, freelance journalist and critic based in Malaga, Spain: * * * Seats of Power Spain is desperate to win the next presidency of the European Central Bank. * Luis de Guindos escaped Spanish politics just in time. In March 2018, he stepped down as Economy Minister, having served under prime minister Mariano Rajoy since 2011; three months later, Rajoy was ousted in a no-confidence v  more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- 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   more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary on May 11, 2026, by senior fellow Ken Moriyasu to the Times of Central Asia: * * * The US Still Doesn't Know Where Central Asia Belongs Washington cannot decide where Central Asia belongs. Is it part of Europe? Asia? The Middle East? The confusion is on full display in how the House of Representatives has reassigned the regi  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 11 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * ICYMI: "Ohio is Back," "Democrats in Ohio may have more reason to hope than they've had in years" * COLUMBUS, OH - Ohio Democrats marked the start of the general election with incredible energy and turnout for the Democratic ticket, and Ohioans are hearing about it all around the state - and the country too. Democrats saw the highest turnout in a governor's race year since 2006 and huge increases in urban an  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on May 11, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Ranking Member Shaheen, Senator Curtis Pen Economist Op-Ed Defending U.S. Commitments in the Indo-Pacific Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and John Curtis (R-UT) published an op-ed in The Economist warning that rising agg  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection released the following testimony by Scott C. Algeier, executive director of the Information Technology - Information Sharing and Analysis Center, and president and CEO of Conrad Inc., from an April 29, 2026, hearing entitled "Data Centers, Telecommunications Networks, and Space-Based Systems: Modernizing DHS's SRMA Role for the Communications and IT Sectors." DHS is the U.S. Department o  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The Senate Armed Services Committee released the following testimony by Air Force Gen. Daniel Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, from an April 30, 2026, hearing on the fiscal 2027 budget request: * * * I am deeply honored and profoundly grateful to represent the extraordinary 2.8 million uniformed and civilian members of our Joint Force and their families who serve our great nation, and to testify on the President's Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 budget. The enduring s  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The Lower Prices at the Pump Act, originally introduced by Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet, D-MI, on May 7, 2026, has been analyzed by the Congressional Research Service. This legislation aims to protect consumers from price gouging related to gasoline and fuel during periods of geopolitical instability, specifically conflicts involving Iran. This bill emerges in response to ongoing fears of rising fuel prices stemming from military operations against Iran, which began earlier  more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan: Republicans Push $1,000,000,000 for Trump's Ballroom While Families Struggle with Rising Costs * Joint Economic Committee found that small businesses lost 4.5 times more jobs in 2025 than 2020 amid Trump's tariffs Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) issued the following statement on Congressional Republicans proposing $1 billion for President Trump's ballroom, while do  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 12 -- McDonald Hopkins, a law firm, issued the following commentary on May 11, 2026, by associate Deana Alegi and member Blair Dawson: * * * Quick take: New comprehensive federal privacy bills aim to supersede state privacy laws On April 22, the U.S. House of Representatives Financial Services Committee and the Energy and Commerce Committee introduced two privacy bills that would preempt related state laws and present a major attempt to establish comprehensive consumer pr  more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * MEDIA RECAP: As Congress Returns To Washington, Barrett Leads AUMF To Limit Conflict In Iran * Washington, D.C. -As Congress prepares to return to Washington this week, Congressman Tom Barrett is leading 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  more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Mike Lawler Used Gas Prices as a Political Talking Point -- Now, He's Not Saying Much * After campaigning for years on lowering gas prices, vulnerable Republican Mike Lawler has no answer for his constituents paying over $4.50/gallon at the gas pump and is quite eager to deflect the blame. Mike Lawler has promised for years to lower gas prices, but now he's breaking that vow by fa  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- 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 11, 2026: * * * Moolenaar and Dingell Introduce Legislation That Would Ban Chinese Vehicles from U.S. Roads Connected Vehicle Security Act Would Prohibit Vehicles and Components Linked to China * Select Committee on China Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) and Congresswoman Debbie Din  more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Moolenaar, Dingell Introduce Legislation To Ban Chinese Vehicles from U.S. Roads * Connected Vehicle Security Act Would Prohibit Vehicles and Components Linked to China Today, Congressman John Moolenaar and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) introduced the Connected Vehicle Security Act. The legislation would prohibit the importation, manufacture, and sale of connected vehicles, software, and h  more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The No Funds for Iran War Act, originally introduced by Rep. Patrick Ryan, D-NY, on May 7, 2026, has been analyzed by the Congressional Research Service. The bill aims to restrict the use of federal funds for military action against Iran unless Congress formally declares war or authorizes such action through specific legislation. The legislation arises amid escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran, with advocates highlighting the importance of congressional oversight   more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * NOTUS: Republicans Don't Want to Talk About Gas Prices Anymore * Their message to voters? "Grow a stronger spine." House Republicans promised voters they would lower prices, but now that they've been caught in their lie with costs skyrocketing across the country, their responses have become a "study in spin." See the ways vulnerable House Republicans are scrambling to deceive vo  more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Pappas Calls for U.S. House to Subpoena Prediction Markets, Fully Investigate Corruption and Insider Trading * Today Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) called on Congressman James Comer (KY-01), the Chairman of the House Committee on Oversight, to formally open an investigation into corruption and insider trading occurring in online prediction markets by subpoenaing internal records from these ma  more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The Prohibition on Research Funding, originally introduced by Sen. Rick Scott, R-FL, on April 28, 2026, has been analyzed by the Congressional Research Service. The bill aims to amend the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021, specifically targeting certain institutions of higher education that receive foreign funding for specific tasks related to national security. The legislation is driven by concerns regarding national security and the potential for fo  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The Senate Armed Services Committee released the following testimony by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth from an April 30, 2026, hearing on the fiscal 2027 budget request: * * * Chairman Wicker, Ranking Member Reed, distinguished members of the Committee - thank you for the opportunity to testify in support of President Trump's proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 budget for the Department of War (Defense). Today I am honored testify alongside General Dan Caine, the 22nd Chairman  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following readout by Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott on Secretary Marco Rubio's call on May 11, 2026, with Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong: * * * Secretary Rubio held a call today with Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong. The two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to promoting a free and open Indo-Pacific. Secretary Rubio underscored the strength of the U.S.-Australia Alliance and its im  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following statement on May 11, 2026, by Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott: * * * New Round of Economic Fury Sanctions Targets IRGC Oil Operations The Trump Administration is intensifying pressure on the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) by targeting the financial networks that enable its illicit oil operations. Today, the United States is sanctioning a network involved in selling and shipping Iranian oil to overseas b  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The Stop Oil Exports to Lower Gas Prices Act, originally introduced by Rep. Brad Sherman, D-CA, on May 7, 2026, has been analyzed by the Congressional Research Service. The bill aims to prohibit the export of crude oil, gasoline, and diesel fuel during periods of military operations against Iran, sparked by heightened tensions in the region. As global markets react to geopolitical conflicts, the legislation seeks to manage domestic fuel prices amidst an ongoing military en  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 11 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * The Longer This Conflict Drags On, The Higher The Likelihood of Prolonged Economic Pain * Following Energy Secretary Chris Wright's comments on NBC's "Meet the Press," indicating the administration is "open to all ideas" to lower the cost of gas, Americans for Prosperity renewed its call for policymakers to prioritize lowering costs for American families and bringing the   more

WASHINGTON, May 11 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary: * * * The U.S. And Iran Are Close to a Memorandum of Understanding * Key Takeaways 1 The United States and Iran may be nearing an end to their conflict with a one-page, 14-point framework to end hostilities. Iranian officials are evaluating the U.S. framework. 2 Iran has been hurt by the U.S. blockade of its ports because it exports 98% of its oil through the Strait of Hormuz,   more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The Visual Protection of Strategic Assets Act, originally introduced by Sen. Tom Cotton, R-AR, on April 30, 2026, has been analyzed by the Congressional Research Service. This legislation aims to enhance the prohibitions related to espionage in the United States by targeting the photography and surveillance of high-value military assets and installations. In an era marked by increasing global tensions and espionage threats, the bill underscores the necessity to tighten nat  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, May 12 -- West Virginia State Treasurer Larry Pack issued the following news release on May 11, 2026: * * * Treasurer Pack Calls for a Special Session to Suspend the State Gas Tax Would Support Similar Effort by President Trump at the Federal Level * State Treasurer Larry Pack today called for a suspension of the state gas tax to offset increasing gas prices due to the conflict in Iran. President Donald Trump is considering a similar proposal at the federal level,  more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * WATCH: Out-Of-Touch Jay Feely Falsely Claims That Tariffs Haven't Raised Prices: "We Haven't Seen That" * Report after report after report shows that Arizonans are paying higher prices due to tariffs Is Jay Feely lying ( again ), or is he just deeply out of touch with how much more everyday Arizonans are paying for groceries, utilities, and other household essentials ? The answ  more