WASHINGTON, May 14 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Air Force Pilots Receive Distinguished Flying Cross for Midnight Hammer Heroics * Six F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots assigned to the 55th Fighter Squadron received the Distinguished Flying Cross for their heroic actions in combat operations during a ceremony at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, May 5. The aviators were honored for their actions during Operation Midnight Hammer, the United States' successful s  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, May 15 -- Americans for Limited Government issued the following statement May 13, 2026: * * * ALG Applauds Senate Confirmation Of Kevin Warsh To Federal Reserve Chair Americans for Limited Government Executive Director Robert Romano today issued the following statement applauding the U.S. Senate's vote to confirm Kevin Warsh as the next Federal Reserve Chairman: "Kevin Warsh is taking over the Federal Reserve at a period of transition for the U.S. economy. His predecessor'  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news: * * * China Demands U.S. To Back Down By Logan Sekulow President Trump announced that he's open to doing business with China. However, could China's demands over Taiwan derail his first meeting with Xi Jinping? Chinese ministry spokesperson Mao Ning reported the warning: President Xi stressed to President Trump that the Taiwan question is the most important issue in China-U.S. relations. If it is handl  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- 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

LONDON, England, May 15 -- The British Chambers of Commerce issued the following statement: * * * Trade Volatile As Iran War Hits Commenting on the latest trade data released by the Office for National Statistics, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: "March was a particularly strong month for trade in fuels as countries looked to build up reserves as the Iran war escalated. But, overall, UK goods export activity declined, and services trade was als  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Brown Votes to End Trump's War with Iran for Third Time * Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) voted for a War Powers Resolution to end Trump's War with Iran. This is the third time Brown has voted to end Trump's disastrous and illegal war with Iran, following votes in April and March. In January, Brown also voted against funding Trump's Department of War, pointing to Trump's dan  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Sean Casten, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Casten, Meeks Demand Accountability for Crypto-Financing of Terrorist Groups * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Representatives Sean Casten (IL-06) and Gregory Meeks (NY-05) demanded information from the Trump Administration on how it is enforcing the 2023 plea agreement with Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange. This follows recent public reporting indicating that Binance facilitated $1.7 bill  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Centcom Commander Says Epic Fury Crippled Iran, Enhanced Military Partnerships in Region * The U.S. launched Operation Epic Fury in late February, and since then, American military forces in the U.S. Central Command area of operations have crippled Iran's military and its ability to project power, according to War Department leaders. The operation also highlighted military partners in the region. Navy Adm. Br  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Center for American Progress issued the following report on April 20, 2026 by Kalina Gibson, Dawn Le and Ariana Sharghi entitled "The Human and Environmental Costs of the War in Iran." Here is the introduction and summary: * * * On April 7, 2026, in what was possibly a threat of genocide,1 President Donald Trump posted on his social media that "a whole civilization will die" if Iran does not reach a deal or open the Strait of Hormuz.2 The U.S.-Israeli war   more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary on May 13, 2026, by Tech Policy Program Director Ronan Murphy and Catherine Sendak, director of the Transatlantic Defense and Security Program: * * * Solving the Drone Dilemma Drones are powerful -- and can cause chaos. Remedies are urgent to deploy them safely. * A busy commercial airport cancels all flights twice in quick succession. The trigger? Small, remote-controlled, low-flying objects. Safe  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary on May 13, 2026, by Communications and Information Systems Director Michael Newton: * * * What to Watch at the US-China Summit President Trump and Chairman Xi both believe they hold the stronger hand. * Transactional. Distrustful. Limited in ambition. The upcoming summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese Communist Party Chairman Xi Jinping is shaping up as a diplomatic negotiation in wh  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * CITY & STATE PA PROFILES JANELLE STELSON: "Has Made Affordability Central To Her 2026 Campaign" * A new profile in City & State PA is highlighting how Janelle Stelson is building momentum to unseat vulnerable Congressman Scott Perry. City & State notes that Stelson "is aiming to bring fresh energy to [the] seat" and "has made affordability central to her 2026 campaign," along with  more

LONDON, England, May 14 -- The Confederation of British Industry posted the following statement by senior lead economist Ben Jones on the latest gross domestic product figures: * * * CBI responds to latest GDP figures (three months to March 2026) "The rebound in GDP growth in the first quarter looks unusually strong, largely reflecting February's outsized gain. This pace of growth is unlikely to be sustained, particularly as the effects of the Iran conflict begin to be felt. "With higher fu  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman DeSaulnier Announces Town Hall in San Ramon * Walnut Creek, CA - Today, Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10) announced that he will host a town hall in San Ramon on Thursday, May 28 th from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. PT to provide updates on his work to improve regional transportation, including investments in the I-680 corridor, to bolster education and ensure students with disabilities are   more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Don Davis, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Don Davis Leads Fight to Suspend Diesel Tax and Lower Costs for Eastern North Carolina * Washington, D.C. - Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) and Congressman Eugene Vindman (VA-07) announced their support for H.R. 8772, Diesel Prices Relief Act, which would pause the diesel tax until January 1, 2027 helping farmers and truck drivers better afford their stops at the gas station. "High di  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Gwen Moore Supports War Powers Resolution to Help End Republicans' Reckless, Costly Iran War * "The Trump administration, with support from congressional Republicans, has plunged America into a deadly, costly war with Iran. Now, gas prices have gone up, and other household costs, like groceries, continue to increase. Yet, as millions struggle, Trump admits he doesn't think about America  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Crow Introduces Legislation to Crack Down on Presidential Corruption, Restore Checks and Balances * WASHINGTON -Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO) has introduced the Protecting our Democracy Ac t, a slate of historic pro-democracy reforms aimed at preventing presidential abuses of power, rooting out corruption, strengthening checks and balances, and protecting American elections against foreign influence.   more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on May 13, 2026, by Hugh Grant-Chapman, fellow with the Economics Program and Scholl Chair in International Business: * * * How Might the Trump-Xi Summit Impact U.S. Farmers? The U.S. agricultural industry has borne the brunt of the recent U.S.-China trade conflict. After U.S. agricultural exports to China collapsed in 2025 under pressure from Beijing's retaliatory tariffs, President Donal  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on May 14, 2026, by Bonny Lin, director of the China Power Project, research intern Yu-Hsuan Yeh and senior fellow Jane Nakano, both of the Energy Security and Climate Change Program: * * * The Iran Conflict Illuminates Taiwan's Unique Energy Security Challenge The war in the Middle East and the de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz have raised energy security concerns in Asia, as rough  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following Critical Questions Q&A on May 14, 2026, involving program coordinator Caitlin Noe and fellow Michaela Simoneau, both of the Global Health Policy Center: * * * Overturning the Endangerment Finding Threatens Americans' Health, Wealth, and Security On April 20, the rescission of the 2009 endangerment finding went into effect, eliminating the legal basis for the United States' regulatory action on greenh  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * As Trump's War Drives Up Gas Prices in Arizona, Does Andy Biggs Still Think Inflation Was "Tamed"? As prices continue to rise thanks to Andy Biggs' vote to back Donald Trump's war in Iran, the Arizona Republic is reporting on how "sharp increases in energy and gasoline costs" are driving inflation and hitting "Arizonans hardest." In fact, the report added "Energy prices rose 23.8% in metro Phoenix dur  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on May 14, 2026: * * * In Maine, Voters Reject Vance's Broken Promises Today, JD Vance traveled to Maine to tout his role as Donald Trump's so-called "fraud czar" for an administration that has epitomized pay-to-play politics and self-enrichment to benefit the wealthy and well-connected. Vance failed to deflect from their tanking economy that is leaving working families struggling to make ends meet. Tr  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * INFLATION DATA: Prices Surge to Record Highs, as Inflation Outpaces Wage Growth Trump's unpopular war of choice with Iran has pushed prices even higher * Today, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released the Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for April 2026, showing inflation surged to 3.8% in April, the highest in nearly three years. Soaring gas prices due to Donald Trump's deadly and costly war wi  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on May 13, 2026: * * * Q1 Earnings Reports: Companies Warn That Consumers Still Haven't Felt Full Impact of Trump's War with Iran Corporate executives warn of impending price increases and job cuts * During earnings calls for the first quarter of the year, executives of major American companies, including General Motors, UPS, Whirlpool, and Exxon Mobil, expressed uncertainty and skepticism about Donal  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Donald Trump Says "I Don't Think About Americans' Financial Situation" * As prices rise across the board, including surging costs at the gas pump, and the American public can no longer afford the Republican economy, Donald Trump bragged that, " I don't think about Americans' financial situation." When asked to respond to this tone-deaf comment, Deputy Speaker Mike Johnson attempte  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The FBI issued the following news release on May 14, 2026: * * * FBI Washington Field Office Announces $200,000 Reward for Information Leading to Apprehension of Former U.S. Counterintelligence Agent Charged with Espionage for Iran The FBI Washington Field Office today announced that the FBI is offering a $200,000 reward for information leading to the apprehension and prosecution of Monica Witt, a former U.S. service member and counterintelligence agent who was indicted   more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Fertilizer Experts Acknowledge Trump Administration Has No Plan to Bring Down Prices Spiked by Iran War * Tuesday, during a Senate Agriculture Committee hearing, Senator Reverend Warnock questioned fertilizer experts on the Trump administration's plans to lower input costs for American farmers Farmers in Georgia and across the nation continue to struggle with higher costs as inputs like ferti  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Slams President Trump For Rising Gas Prices, Calls For An End To The Iran War * Press Conference Follows Release Of A New Consumer Price Report That Shows That Inflation Is At Its Highest Level In Three Years Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) held a virtual press conference slamming President Trump for causing the highest gas prices in years. She called for an immedi  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, May 14 -- Gov. Janet Mills, D-Maine, issued the following news: * * * Governor Mills Statement on Remarks from the Vice President * Governor Janet Mills today issued the following statement in response to remarks by the Vice President today in Bangor: "The remarks by the Vice President today are nothing but a weak attempt to distract from the Trump Administration's failing agenda, endless war in Iran, and failure to control crushing costs -including sky high gas prices -tha  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary on May 13, 2026, by senior fellow Michael Sobolik to Free Press: * * * Trump Needs to Avoid Repeating Biden's Mistake Taiwan has been at the top of the summitry list for Chinese leaders going all the way back to 1972 when Richard Nixon shocked the world and went to China, sitting down with Mao Zedong. Today is no different.   more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary on May 13, 2026, by research fellow Zineb Riboua to SkyNews Australia: * * * "The Strain Is Visible": US Takes a Pickaxe to Iran's Revenue, Trusted Supply Chains President Trump lands in Beijing this week with an Iran file that gives Washington leverage over every other item on the agenda. China has spent the past decade cu  more

LONDON, England, May 14 -- The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales issued the following statement by chief economist Suren Thiru on the latest British gross domestic product figures and the likelihood of a June rate hike: * * * June rate hike unlikely despite 'refreshingly resilient' GDP rise Responding to the latest UK GDP figures, released by the Office for National Statistics today (Thursday 14 May 2026), Suren Thiru, ICAEW Chief Economist, said: "These figures suggest  more

LONDON, England, May 15 -- The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales issued the following statement by Chief Executive Alan Vallance on May 13, 2026, on late payments measures and the King's Speech: * * * "Late payments are damaging to the economy, threatening jobs and the survival of otherwise productive businesses. Time spent chasing payments is time that is not being used by businesses to win new work and grow, and this legislation will make a real difference to payment cu  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 [Category: Consumer Services] -- The National Consumers League issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Senator Markey and NCL Calls for a Restoration of Fuel Economy Standards That Save Americans Money at the Pump * Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, today hosted a press conference calling on the Trump administration to end its proposed rule to roll back Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards,  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Senator Markey Calls for a Restoration of Fuel Economy Standards That Save Americans Money at the Pump * Washington (May 13, 2026) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, today hosted a press conference calling on the Trump administration to end its proposed rule to roll back Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards,  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following briefing note on April 21, 2026 by Simon Nicholas entitled "Why gas is the wrong choice for Whyalla steel." Here are the key findings: * * * As South Australia lacks a competitive advantage in gas, locking in long-term gas use at Whyalla is a risk that is magnified by the Iran conflict. A gas-based Whyalla steelworks looks unlikely to remain viable in a sector undergoing a global t  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- The Jamestown Foundation issued the following commentary on May 13, 2026, by analyst Kassie Corelli in its Eurasia Daily Monitor : * * * Vladimir Putin Creating 'New Oprichnina' Executive Summary: * Independent Russian investigative journalism platform Important Stories published a report on May 4 about the growing split among Kremlin elites. Russia's security apparatus's inability to protect the top military leadership is reportedly one of the causes of the conflict.   more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Kennedy on the cost of living: "It is as painful as hell" * Watch Kennedy's comments here. WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) addressed the high cost of living in the United States and explained what Congress is doing to mitigate it in a speech on the U.S. Senate floor. Key excerpts of the speech are below: "But, unfortunately, many moms and dads, when they lie down to sleep at night, can  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson Votes to Withdraw U.S. Forces from Iran and End Trump's Illegal War * Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted for a war powers resolution to withdraw U.S. forces from Iran for the third time, following Trump's threats to annihilate an "entire civilization." Last month, Larson called on President Trump to recant this threat to the Iranian people and end this war, whic  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- 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

LANSING, Michigan, May 15 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on May 13, 2026: * * * ANOTHER NEW POLL: Duggan Sinks Further, Even As His Allies Burn Money Trump is deeply unpopular in Michigan; two-thirds of voters say costs have risen because of Trump * A new poll today from Mitchell Research and MIRS News shows MAGA-funded gubernatorial candidate Mike Duggan stuck in a distant third place--the second poll this week showing Duggan's campaign struggling, even   more

LANSING, Michigan, May 15 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on May 14, 2026: * * * Grocery Prices Up As Trump Says Let Them Eat Cake In response to reports that grocery prices have jumped more over the past month than in several years, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel released the following statement: "The price of bread, milk, vegetables, and nearly everything is up. What does Donald Trump expect Americans to eat? His bullshit? It shouldn't surpri  more

LANSING, Michigan, May 15 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * New Survey Shows Michiganders are Running Their Gas Tanks Closer to Empty, But Mike Rogers Says They'll Be "Fine" While multi-millionaire Mike Rogers continues to dismiss Michiganders' cost concerns, a new survey conducted by AAA found "nearly half (47%) of Michiganders let their gas tank fall closer to empty than usual before filling up" due to skyrocketing gas prices, which could "increase th  more

LANSING, Michigan, May 12 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement: * * * Trump as Costs Skyrocket in Michigan: "I Don't Think About Americans' Financial Situation" In response to Donald Trump saying "I don't think about Americans' financial situation" when negotiating over his reckless, unpopular war in Iran, Michigan Democratic Party Spokesperson Leah Leszczynski released the following statement: "Americans are struggling to afford food, rent, healthcare, gas... you  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: * * * Murkowski Discusses FY27 Budget with EPA Administrator Zeldin * Washington, DC- Yesterday, U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, welcomed Lee Zeldin, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), to discuss the agency's budget request for Fiscal Year 2027. Senator Murkowski impressed upon Administr  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: * * * Murkowski Votes to Remove U.S. Armed Forces from Iran * Washington, DC- U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) released the following statement following her vote on Senate Joint Resolution 163 : "Today, the Senate voted on a resolution directing the president to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities in Iran, the eighth such resolution on this matter. I voted against the previous seven resolutions  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- No Labels, a political organization that advocates for centrism and bipartisanship, issued the following commentary: * * * Voters Should Choose Yesterday morning, the Virginia Supreme Court voided a redistricting referendum that voters had approved just two and a half weeks ago. Virginia Democrats drew a new map that would likely flip four of the state's 11 House seats from Republican to Democratic. Republicans challenged the process on constitutional grounds, and in a 4-  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- The Protecting U.S. Farmland and Sensitive Sites From Foreign Adversaries Act, originally introduced by Rep. John R. Moolenaar, R-MI, on May 7, 2026, has been analyzed by the Congressional Research Service. The legislation aims to safeguard U.S. food security, expand the jurisdiction over foreign land purchases, and enhance protections against foreign adversary acquisitions in proximity to sensitive sites. This bill emerges from growing concerns regarding foreign investmen  more

NEW YORK, May 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft issued the following policy note (No. 24) on April 7, 2026 by Steven Kosiak entitled "Iran War Costs: What We Know and Where We Might Be Headed." Here is the overview: * * * On Feb. 28, the United States joined Israel in launching a war of choice against Iran. The conflict has since become a regional war, with an unclear goal and mission for the US military and US diplomatic efforts. The Trump administration will re  more

NEW YORK, May 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft issued the following brief (No. 98) on April 28, 2026 by Abdulwahab Alkebsi entitled "Iran's Next Transformation: How War Could Shift Power from Clerics to the Military." Here is the executive summary: * * * The outcome of the war involving Iran and the future of Iran's government remain uncertain. Most analysts anticipate one of two outcomes: either regime collapse or regime survival with the majority of the system  more

NEW YORK, May 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft issued the following policy note (No. 23) on April 1, 2026 by Brandon Carr and Trita Parsi entitled "Limited US Ground Operations in Iran Will Not Shift the War's Balance." Here is the overview: * * * The United States is reportedly considering conducting limited ground operations in the Iran war. Among the potential operations reportedly under consideration are efforts to seize the Persian Gulf islands of Abu Musa   more

NEW YORK, May 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft issued the following policy note (No. 25) on April 14, 2026 by Steven Kosiak entitled "Trump's $1.5 Trillion Defense Budget Request: Unhinged, Unaffordable, and Unnecessary." Here is the overview: * * * The Trump administration's 2027 budget request, submitted on April 3, calls for funding defense at $1.5 trillion. It is difficult to overstate just how massive an increase in defense spending this would represent --   more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Coons presses Secretary Hegseth on Iran strategy at hearing: "How do I explain to my constituents the cost of this war?" U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.), ranking member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, pressed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for answers on the Trump administration's strategy in the war with Iran and the administration's alienation of key alli  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Ronny Jackson Introduces Bill to Combat Illicit Trafficking, Protect U.S. National Security * WASHINGTON - Representative Ronny Jackson (TX-13) introduced the Strategic Export Control and Border Security Enhancement Act, legislation to strengthen America's strategic trade controls, improve border enforcement capabilities, and prevent the diversion of weapons of mass destruction, advanced conventi  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Sara Jacobs Introduces War Powers Resolution to End War in Iran; Bring Her Constituents Home * Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51), who represents San Diego, the country's biggest military community, introduced a war powers resolution today to end President Donald Trump's war in Iran and bring her constituents home safely. Thousands of San Diego-based sailors and Marines have deployed to the region, and   more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Republican Energy and Water Development Funding Bill Increases Costs, Weakens National Security * Washington, DC - House Appropriations Committee Republicans today released the draft fiscal year 2027 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies funding bill, which will be considered in subcommittee tomorrow. The bill energy raises costs for American households, weakens our national security, and ab  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following transcript of an interview on May 13, 2026, by Sean Hannity of Fox News Channel with Secretary of State Marco Rubio: * * * QUESTION: Secretary of State Marco Rubio, here we are on board Air Force One, where we're headed to China. These meetings are very critical. I mean, my first question: Do you view China as our top geopolitical foe? SECRETARY RUBIO: Yeah, it's both our top political challenge geopolitically, and it's also  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, issued the following letter to Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson on whether oil and gas companies are engaged in price gouging, market manipulation or anti-competitive practices. * * * Here is the text of the letter: May 13, 2026 The Honorable Andrew N. Ferguson Chairman Federal Trade Commission 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall: President Trump is Always Working to Secure Deals for the American Farmer * Senator Marshall Joins Wake Up America on Newsmax Washington - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Newsmax's Wake Up America to discuss the importance of President Trump's trip to China and the impact of his ongoing trade negotiations for American Agriculture. He also highlighted his bill  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * The Case Against Brinker Harding * "Brinker Harding is another empty suit that Donald Trump and his MAGA extremists would control in Congress. His complete deference to party bosses is far from the kind of leadership Nebraskans deserve. Unlike Harding, Denise Powell is a business and community leader who has fought for Nebraska's working families for years. Denise has already stood   more

NEW YORK, May 14 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of New York issued the following news release: * * * The Federal Reserve and U.S. Treasury Did Not Intervene in FX Markets During the First Quarter * The Federal Reserve and U.S. Treasury did not intervene in foreign exchange markets during the January - March 2026 quarter, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York said today in its quarterly report to the U.S. Congress. The U.S. dollar, as measured by the Federal Reserve Board's broad trade-weighted  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 [Category: Sociological] -- Cato Institute issued the following news release: * * * Trump's China Summit Needs More Than a Trade Truce * The Iran war is pulling American attention away from Asia at a critical moment. As President Donald Trump visits Beijing for the first time in nearly a decade, Cato's Evan Sankey argues that the administration is aiming too low. A renewed trade truce with China may be achievable, but it leaves the deeper political-military tensions untou  more

GENEVA, Switzerland, May 14 -- The United Nations World Health Organization posted the following news: * * * Tunisia validated by WHO as having eliminated trachoma as a public health problem * The World Health Organization (WHO) has validated Tunisia as having eliminated trachoma as a public health problem. This is a major milestone in the country's public health journey, coming after decades of sustained national effort. "I congratulate Tunisia on this historic public health achievement,"  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12692). The white paper is written by Air Force fellow Joshua Korzilius and defense policy analysts Jennifer DiMascio and Daniel M. Gettinger: * * * U.S. Aircraft Combat Losses in Operation Epic Fury: Considerations for Congress Overview On February 28, 2026, the United States, in coordination with Israel, initiated military operations against Iran under the designation Operati  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12678). The white paper is written by Middle Eastern affairs specialists Clayton Thomas, Jim Zanotti and Christopher M. Blanchard: * * * U.S.-Iran Ceasefire and Negotiations: Assessment and Issues for Congress An April 8 ceasefire between the United States and Iran remains in place but is on "life support," per President Donald Trump, amid intermittent fighting since May 4 that   more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 15 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Economic forecast: Michigan in 'soft patch' with modest recovery ahead, US solid amid uncertainty Michigan's labor market has hit a soft patch, though a modest recovery is expected in the next couple of years. Meanwhile, the U.S. economy remains on solid footing, despite renewed inflation pressure, a softer labor market, elevated geopolitical tensions and significant policy uncertainty. The findings c  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 14 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * WALL STREET WHATLEY Whatley "Absolutely" Supports Iran War As It Causes Record Inflation & Boosts His Stocks * Despite North Carolinians facing record inflation driven by high gas prices from the Iran War, DC insider and Big Oil Lobbyist Michael Whatley says he "absolutely" supports the war - which is spiking his oil and gas stocks. WATCH: Daily Wire Reporter: "But ever since the war i  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren, Rick Scott Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Ban Former Members of Congress from Lobbying * Bill would impose lifetime prohibition on lobbying by former Members of Congress and elected officers of the House and Senate Text of Bill (PDF) Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Rick Scott (R-Fla.) introduced the Banning Lobbying And Safeguarding Trust (BLAST) Ac  more