PARIS, France, May 20 [Category: Media] -- Reporters Without Borders issued the following news: * * * "When it comes to China, we're not dealing with classic disinformation campaigns": How Albania's information space is primed for Chinese propaganda * In recent years, Balkan and European Union (EU) experts in foreign interference have been increasingly concerned about China's influence in Albania's information space. As part of The Propaganda Monitor project, Reporters Without Borders (RSF)   more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 20 [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: * * * 350.org Japan: Subsidize renewables, not fossil fuels, in the national supplementary budget * Climate campaigners from 350.org Japan today called on Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's administration to stop pouring public money into fossil fuel subsidies and instead seize the energy crisis as an  more

LAUSANNE, Switzerland, May 20 [Category: Sports] -- The International Boxing Association issued the following news: * * * Abdyrakhmanov and Kadiev to headline IBA Bare Knuckle 5 in Moscow * IBA Bare Knuckle 5 will take place at CSKA Arena in Moscow on 27 June, bringing another international fight night to one of the city's major sporting venues. Jon Jones, one of the greatest fighters in UFC history, will appear as a special guest and co-host of the evening. The main event will feature a r  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * After Day 80 of Iran War, Duckworth and Colleagues Force Eighth Vote on War Powers Resolution * May 19, 2026 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - After 80 days of Donald Trump's unjustified war of choice in Iran, combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) will join U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), Adam Schiff (D-CA), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Chris Murphy (D-CT), Chris Van Hollen (D-  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news: * * * President Trump Just Ousted Incumbent GOP Candidate in Primary By Logan Sekulow In a firestorm of social posts, President Donald Trump repeatedly refused to endorse Rep. Thomas Massie (KY-4) in the Republican primary based on the Congressman's lack of support for the Administration's agenda. Trump instead backed former Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein, who then won big in Kentucky. As reported by CBS News T  more

LONDON, England, May 21 -- Article 19, an organization that says it propels the freedom of expression movement, posted the following news: * * * Iran: Stop repression of people seeking internet access ARTICLE 19 is deeply concerned about reports that Iranians are being arrested and tortured for the use of Starlink and circumvention tools to access the internet amid the longest internet shutdown in Iran's history. At least one person, Hesam Alaeeddin, has died, reportedly beaten to death by se  more

LONDON, England, May 21 -- The British Department for Transport issued the following news: * * * Cost of living boost with free bus travel for children and targeted food tariff cuts From: HM Treasury, Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street, Department for Transport, The Rt Hon Heidi Alexander MP, The Rt Hon Sir Keir Starmer KCB KC MP and The Rt Hon Rachel Reeves MP Chancellor to announce 'Great British Summer Savings' - a UK wide scheme to help families enjoy this summer * Free bus trav  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Brown Introduces War Powers Resolution to End Trump's Disastrous War with Iran * Washington, DC - Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11), a member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, has introduced a War Powers Resolution to end Trump's disastrous illegal war with Iran. Since March, House Democrats have forced three votes to end the war in Iran. The last vote in the House ended in a 212-212 tie, me  more

SACRAMENTO, California, May 21 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on May 20, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom continues advocacy for LA recovery funding in Washington, DC What you need to know: In DC, Governor Newsom met with members of California's Congressional delegation, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, and other members of Congress to discuss Los Angeles wildfire recovery, Republican's assault on voting rights, and efforts to defend immigrant communities.   more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary on May 20, 2026, by Luka Ignac, nonresident fellow with the Transatlantic Defense and Security Program: * * * A Defense Production Plan for Europe More than a trillion dollars has been committed to allied defense spending by 2035. That must be used to boost industrial capacity, with transatlantic cooperation at its heart. * Without a strategy to build out the allied industrial base, the financial p  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary on May 20, 2026, by non-resident senior fellow Alexander Kolyandr: * * * Russia Settles for Stagnation The Kremlin's own forecasters now admit what they long denied: the war economy has run out of steam. * For three years, Russia's Ministry of Economic Development has been the Kremlin's in-house optimist, with growth forecasts that sounded more like lullabies than cold analysis. That has now chang  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- House Democratic Caucus issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Aguilar: Republicans control the House, the Senate and the Presidency. They could work with Democrats at any time to lower the costs. * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar, Vice Chair Ted Lieu and House Budget Committee Ranking Member Brendan Boyle held a press conference calling out Trump and Republicans for their corrupt and wasteful policies that do nothing to br  more

LONDON, England, May 20 -- His Majesty's Treasury issued the following news: * * * Chancellor protects drivers and businesses from rising fuel costs * * Costs lower for millions of drivers as government holds pump prices down, extending the 5p fuel duty cut until the end of year * Hauliers get a 12-month road tax holiday saving up to PS912 per vehicle, red diesel slashed to its lowest rate in over 20 years until the end of the year * Chancellor keeps taxes down for drivers after stron  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11737) by nonproliferation specialist Paul K. Kerr: * * * China: Nuclear and Missile Proliferation The U.S. government for decades has expressed concerns about China's proliferation of nuclear- and missile-related technologies to other countries, with recent focus on the threat of Chinese acquisition of U.S.-origin nuclear technology. (See CRS In Focus IF11050, New U.S. Policy R  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Connected Vehicle Security Act, originally introduced by Rep. John R. Moolenaar, R-MI, on May 11, 2026, has been analyzed by the Congressional Research Service. This legislation aims to prohibit the importation, manufacture, sale, resale, or introduction into interstate commerce of connected vehicles and associated software and hardware from foreign adversaries. The motivation behind the bill stems from growing concerns regarding national security and economic stabilit  more

LONDON, England, May 20 -- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer issued the following news release: * * * Cost of living boost with free bus travel for children and targeted food tariff cuts * * Free bus travel for children throughout August, helping families across England get out and explore * Comes as products including biscuits, chocolate, dried fruit and nuts set to see targeted cuts to agri-food tariffs, to help to reduce pressure on food prices. * Move is latest in government dri  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Crow Takes to House Floor to Demand Congress End Trump's War with Iran * WASHINGTON -Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO), a former paratrooper and Army Ranger who serves on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and House Armed Services Committee, delivered a speech on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives demanding Congress pass a War Powers Resolution to end President Donald Trump'  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on May 20, 2026, by William Alan Reinsch, chair emeritus with the Economics Program: * * * A Summit of Equals The one thing that was entirely predictable about the recently concluded U.S.-China summit was that Trump would declare it a great success, regardless of the facts. That prediction turned out to be accurate, but the absence of actual facts coming out of the summit makes it difficul  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on May 20, 2026: * * * GOP Faces "Nightmare Scenario" as Trump Endorses Paxton: "Almost Certain to Make Republicans' Midterm Campaign Harder" Punchbowl News' Anna Palmer: "Ken Paxton, a lot of Republicans believe, can not win statewide" * Senate Republicans are reeling from Trump's endorsement of "scandal magnet of the highest order" Ken Paxton, which "is almost certain to make [their] midte  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on May 19, 2026: * * * Senate Democrats Hold Sean Duffy Accountable for Taxpayer-Funded Vacation Today, Donald Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy got heat from Senate Democrats over his taxpayer-funded family road trip and his claim that, "It fits any budget to do a road trip," as Trump's war with Iran has pushed the average price of gas to $4.53 per gallon. Duffy's trip -- a reality series of f  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on May 19, 2026: * * * Vance Takes to the Podium After Trump Doubles Down on His Disregard for Americans' Economic Pain FIRST: Donald Trump openly admitted that Americans' financial situations are not motivating him... Trump: "I don't think about Americans' financial situations, I don't think about anybody." THEN: ...Trump doubled down on his comments, calling them "perfect." Trump: "That's a perfect   more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth Joins Seante Colleagues in Voting to Advancing War Powers Resolution and Curtail Iran War Powers * May 19, 2026 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) joined her Senate colleagues in advancing a War Powers Resolution to force an end to President Trump's war with Iran. In addition to Duckworth, the resolution was led by U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), Senate Democratic  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Slams Trump's $1 Billion Ballroom And Nearly $2 Billion Slush Fund For January 6 Insurrectionists & Trump Allies * May 19, 2026 Durbin: "The President is making sure that those who fought to undermine a free and fair election and those who attacked this Capitol building cash in-not the hardworking families of America who are struggling mightily to get by." WASHINGTON - In a speech on  more

ISPRA, Italy, May 20 -- The European Commission's Joint Research Center posted the following news: * * * East Africa, the Middle East and Central Asia hit by repeated droughts since 2021 * The Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) published a new report Drought in East Africa, Middle East and Central Asia showing that 2021-2025 was the warmest five-year period on record since 1981 for these regions, with drought conditions driving soil moisture to historic lows. While irrigation has so fa  more

BRUSSELS, Belgium, May 21 -- The European Parliament posted the following news release: * * * Human rights violations in Iran, Afghanistan and Indonesia * Parliament calls for more sanctions against Iranian officials, while Iranian people face the largest mass murder of protestors in the country's history * MEPs condemn the recent adoption of the Criminal Procedure Code for Courts in Afghanistan, leading to the systematic persecution of women and girls * MEPs denounce the impunity of those   more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * GasBuddy Projects MOST EXPENSIVE Summer at the Pump in Years * National average (already over $4) poised to hit $5/gal if Strait remains closed With gas prices skyrocketing, vulnerable House Republicans are choosing politics over people. Fearing the same political retribution inflicted on Thomas Massie, Bill Cassidy, and Indiana state Senators for disobeying Trump, so-called Repu  more

NEW YORK, May 19 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Gaza: Israel Curbs Aid, Kills Civilians During Ceasefire * (Beirut) - The humanitarian infrastructure sustaining life in Gaza remains in peril over six months after the ceasefire agreement in October 2025, Human Rights Watch said today. As the Board of Peace prepares to brief the United Nations Security Council on May 21 on its newly-issued six-month progress report, Israeli authorities are unde  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Demands Passage Of Bill To Provide Free Meals For All K-12 Students To Help New York Families Struggling Amid Rising Grocery And Gas Prices * Over 14 million children are food insecure, and nearly 40% of SNAP recipients are 18 or younger Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) held a virtual press conference to call for passage of her Universal School Meals Program Act, legi  more

SALEM, Oregon, May 20 -- Gov. Tina Kotek, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Kotek Issues Statement in Response to June Revenue Forecast * Governor Tina Kotek issued a statement in response to the second quarter revenue forecast:  "Oregonians are feeling the financial pressure from high fuel prices and escalating inflation driven by the Trump administration's conflict with Iran, so I'm thankful that Oregon is maintaining a balanced budget to protect core services,"  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich Demands Answers from Major Airlines on Fare & Fee Increases as Jet Fuel Costs Skyrocket Due to Trump's Iran War * Heinrich, colleagues point to Spirit Airlines terminating operations as a result of increasing jet fuel prices WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) wrote to the CEOs of th  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Hickenlooper, Reed Call on CFTC to Prohibit Margin Trading on Prediction Markets * This week, U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper and Jack Reed sent a letter to Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Michael Selig to prohibit prediction markets from allowing margin trading in connection with event contracts, particularly for retail lending. "Margin trading allows trading without ful  more

LONDON, England, May 20 -- His Majesty's Treasury issued the following news: * * * Cost of living boost with free bus travel for children and targeted food tariff cuts * * Free bus travel for children throughout August, helping families across England get out and explore * Comes as products including biscuits, chocolate, dried fruit and nuts set to see targeted cuts to agri-food tariffs, to help to reduce pressure on food prices. * Move is latest in government drive to support familie  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Alabama, chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following opening statement on May 19, 2026, at a hearing entitled "U.S. Military Posture and National Security Challenges in the Greater Middle East and Africa": * * * Today, we continue our posture hearings with CENTCOM and AFRICOM. For 47 years, the Iranian regime and its proxies have murdered Americans, attacked our allies, and terrorized the Middle East. On October 7, 2023, the  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Alabama, chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following opening statement at a hearing on the U.S. Department of Defense fiscal 2027 budget request: * * * Rogers: We Must Restore American Maritime Dominance House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers (R-AL) delivered the following opening statement at a hearing on the Department of Defense FY27 Budget Request, emphasizing the need to fund President Trump's $1.5 trillion b  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Adam Smith, D-Washington, ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement on May 19, 2026, entitled "U.S. Military Posture and National Security Challenges in the Greater Middle East and Africa": * * * Thank you, Mr. Chairman and welcome to our witnesses. Thank you for your service and commitment to working with the Committee to conduct essential oversight of the Department's activities with respect to the U.S. Central Command (CE  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * House Foreign Affairs Vice Ranking Member Amo Leads 29 Members in Demanding End to Trump's Illegal, Costly, War of Choice in Iran * Washington, DC - TODAY, House Foreign Affairs Vice Ranking Member Gabe Amo (D-RI) led 29 Members in introducing a resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives to stop President Donald Trump's illegal war of choice with Iran, which is driving up costs and making Ameri  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Hoyer: Americans Deserve to Have Their Government and Representatives Work to Bring Energy Costs Down, Not Up * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) delivered opening remarks at the House Appropriations Full Committee Markup of the FY 2027 Energy and Water Development bill. Below are a video and transcript of his remarks:Click here to watch a video of his remarks. "Thank y  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following excerpts of a commentary on May 20, 2026, by distinguished fellow Tom Tugendhat to the Wall Street Journal: * * * The Economics of Victory in Ukraine and Defeat in Iran The U.S. uses $4 million Patriot interceptors to destroy drones that cost $20,000 to $50,000. * The war in Iran teaches an old lesson about military spending. Six hu  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI--Hagerty Joins Mornings With Maria on Fox Business to Discuss China, Reconciliation, Iran, Proxy Advisors and new Federal Reserve Chairman On Tuesday, United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations, Appropriations, and Banking Committees joined Mornings With Maria on Fox Business to discuss U.S.-China talks, budget reconciliation, Iran, proxy advisors and n  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN PRESSES DOD LEADERSHIP FOR A PLAN TO END THE WAR IN IRAN * Congressman Pat Ryan Presses DOD Leadership for a Plan to End the War in Iran Watch the Full Video HERE WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Pat Ryan, a member of the House Armed Services Committee, on Tuesday questioned Admiral Brad Cooper, USN, Commander of U.S. Central Command, and Assistant Secretary of Defense for I  more

LANSING, Michigan, May 20 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on May 19, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Former MI GOP Chair Writes "Trump's America is Pricier, Poorer, and Deeper in War" Today, former MI GOP Chair Rusty Hills wrote a scathing review of Donald Trump's return to power in the Detroit Free Press, concluding that "Americans face... a GOP that must decide whether courage still matters." In response, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel issued the followi  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on May 19, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Georgia Republicans Fear "a Repeat of the GOP's 2022 Senate Blunder" as "Costly and Potentially Bruising Runoff" Looms In case you missed it, tonight's Peach State primary has Republicans consumed with "creeping anxiety" as they openly worry that "national political headwinds, an extended G.O.P. primary fight, and [Sen. Jon] Ossoff's popularity" will crater their   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 20 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: To Win in 2026 Midterms, GOP Must Keep Fighting to Lower Cost of Living * ARLINGTON, VA- In an op-ed published in The Hill, Vice President of External Affairs Katelyn Bledsoe of Americans for Prosperity, warns that despite progress this past year, millions of Americans still do not feel enough relief from the high cost of living. She argues that voters are judging   more

WASHINGTON, May 20 [Category: Political] -- The Independent Women's Forum posted issued the following news release: * * * Independent Women Releases Statement Condemning Horrifying Child Marriage Laws In Afghanistan * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Amid recent reports that the Taliban has effectively codified child marriage into law, permitting the forced marriage of girls as young as nine years old, Independent Women released the following statement from Meaghan Mobbs, director of the Center for Americ  more

LONDON, England, May 21 -- The Royal United Services Institute issued the following news: * * * David Miliband Speaks at RUSI on the Humanitarian Impact of the Iran War David Miliband, President and CEO of the International Rescue Committee (IRC), told an audience at RUSI that supply constraints resulting from the Iran war, a sharp drop in international aid budgets, and the fragmentation of the global order were severely degrading the security and stability of fragile states. The former UK F  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- The Jamestown Foundation posted the following commentary on May 20, 2026, by Nicholas Chkhaidze, national security and strategic communications expert, research fellow at the Topchubashov Center and an international political consultant in Tbilisi, Georgia, in the foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor: * * * Georgia's Black Sea Coast Catches U.S. Attention as PRC Port Pact Stalls Executive Summary: * U.S. State Department Official Peter Andreoli visited Georgia and its Ana  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 20 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * Jon Husted to Ohioans Struggling With Gas Prices: "What Do You Want Me To Do?" * Husted to trucker getting crushed by diesel prices: "What do you think about Iran being a nuclear power?" COLUMBUS, OHIO -In two new interviews, Jon Husted dismissed concerns from Ohioans getting crushed by skyrocketing gas prices because of the war in Iran he supports: * When a truck driver asked about soaring diesel costs  more

NEW YORK, May 20 [Category: Law/Legal] -- Access Now, an organization that says it defends and extends the rights of people and communities at risk, posted the following news release: * * * Meta blocks human rights accounts from reaching audiences in Saudi Arabia and the UAE * The undersigned organisations condemn Meta's recent decision to restrict the Facebook and Instagram accounts of independent NGOs, researchers, and civil society figures from reaching audiences in Saudi Arabia and the U  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy on Iran War Cost: We Could Be Funding Education, Health Care, National Parks With This Money * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) on Tuesday spoke alongside his Democratic Senate colleagues as they successfully advanced their War Powers Resolution to end the Iran War. In his speech, Murphy called on President Trump and Senate Republicans to turn their focus back towards  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Senate Moves to Curtail Iran War Powers * Washington, D.C. - Today, the Senate advanced a War Powers Resolution to force an end to President Trump's war with Iran. The resolution was led by U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), and U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), Chris Murp  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Ohio Farmers Pay The Price for Mike Carey's Reckless War * Ohio farmer on rising costs : "We're just trying to live until next year" Ohio farmers are getting crushed under a " double whammy " of rising fuel and fertilizer costs -with diesel prices hitting a record high last week -thanks to the reckless war in Iran that Mike Carey voted in lockstep to support. According to a rec  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Marcy Kaptur Statement at the Full Committee Markup of the 2027 Energy and Water Development Funding Bill * Washington, DC - Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Ranking Member of the Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee, delivered the following remarks at the full committee's markup of its fiscal year 2027 bill: Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for your  more

SURREY, England, May 21 -- Air Cargo News issued the following news: * * * Rates finally start to ease as jet fuel prices fall By Rebecca Jeffrey Global air cargo rates have finally decreased following a series of increases since the start of the Middle East conflict, though they are still well up year on year. According to the latest data from TAC Index, the overall Baltic Air Freight Index (BAI00) was lower by 4.9% in the week to 18 May compared with the prior week, though still up some 3  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following statement on May 19, 2026, by Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott: * * * United States Sanctions Iranian Financial and Shipping Networks Today, the United States sanctioned several Iranian regime currency exchange houses, associated personnel, and front companies, as well as 19 vessels that collectively enable Iran's regime to evade international sanctions and fund its destabilizing activities across the Middle East.   more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Aguilar Highlights Costly Impact of Republican Cuts to Food Assistance in the Inland Empire * Rep. Aguilar is a proud cosponsor of the HELP Act, which would expand the reach of United Way's 2-1-1 helpline and connect those in need with social services RIVERSIDE, CA - Rep. Pete Aguilar (CA-33) held a press conference at the Inland SoCal United Way and 211+ to discuss the impact Republican cu  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Derek Tran, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Representative Tran Leads Bipartisan Legislation to Prevent Deactivation of Joint Forces Training Base-Los Alamitos Medical Evacuation Unit * Washington, DC - U.S. Representative Derek Tran (D-CA-45) introduced bipartisan legislation alongside Representatives Morgan Luttrell (R-TX-08) and Jeff Crank (R-CO-05) to prevent the deactivation of certain U.S. Army Reserve aviation units. The Prohibit Deact  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Moves to Curtail Iran War Powers * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the Senate advanced a War Powers Resolution to force an end to President Trump's war with Iran. The resolution was led by U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), and U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-CA), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Chris Murphy (D-CT), Chris Van Ho  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Murray Questions Secretary Duffy on Corporate-Paid Reality TV Road Trip as Americans Pay Sky-High Gas Prices * Duffy refuses to engage with basic questions from Murray on corporate-sponsored trip Murray to Duffy: "Americans don't have corporate sponsors to pay for their gas." WATCH : Senator Murray's full questioning Washington, D.C. - Today-at a Senate Appropriations Transportation,  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson: House Housing Affordability Bill Will Increase Supply, Lower the Cost of Housing for Working Families * WASHINGTON - This morning, at the House Republican Leadership press conference, Speaker Johnson highlighted House Republicans' bipartisan efforts to lower the cost of housing for working families, support America's veterans, and ensure immigration enforcement and   more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson: House Housing Affordability Bill Will Increase Supply, Lower the Cost of Housing for Working Families * WASHINGTON - This morning, at the House Republican Leadership press conference, Speaker Johnson highlighted House Republicans' bipartisan efforts to lower the cost of housing for working families, support America's veterans, and ensure immigration enforcement and border security   more

WASHINGTON, May 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10213) by foreign affairs analyst William Piekos. Here are excerpts: * * * Sri Lanka: Background and Issues for Congress The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka is a constitutional democracy situated off the southeastern tip of India. A democracy since its independence from the United Kingdom in 1948, Sri Lanka (known as Ceylon until 1972) is located along key sea lines   more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following readout by Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott on Secretary Marco Rubio's call on May 19, 2026, with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres: * * * Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke today with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to discuss advancing President Trump's vision for a "back-to-basics" United Nations that is leaner and more accountable, specifically championing USDA Under Secretary  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * The Case Against Brian Fitzpatrick * "Brian Fitzpatrick first ran for Congress promising he would be independent-minded, but now has sold Bucks and Montgomery County families out to the highest bidder. Fitzpatrick has changed and shown that when push comes to shove, he will fall in line with Donald Trump and his billionaire donors as Pennsylvania families pay the price. While Fitzpa  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * The Case Against Ralph Alvarado * "Zach Dembo is exactly the type of candidate that is going to help Democrats take back the House majority in November. Zach has dedicated his life to serving this country, from his time in the Navy to his time with Teach for America to the Department of Justice. Voters want representatives like Zach who will fight for them - not self-serving politic  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * The Case Against Ryan Mackenzie * "Career politician Ryan Mackenzie campaigned on a phony promise to lower costs and put the Lehigh Valley first. Instead, Mackenzie has unleashed skyrocketing prices and devastating health care cuts on Pennsylvanians - stiffing working people while serving as nothing more than a lapdog in D.C. for Donald Trump and the billionaire class. Bob Brooks' s  more

HAMDEN, Connecticut, May 21 -- Quinnipiac University Poll has issued the following news: * * * Trump's Handling Of Economy Hits All-Time Low, Quinnipiac University National Poll Finds; Voters Prefer Dems To Win Control Of House But Give Them Poor Marks For Current Job More than two months after the U.S. launched an attack on Iran and with a jump in oil prices, one third of voters (33 percent) approve of the way President Donald Trump is handling the economy and 64 percent disapprove, the lowe  more

SURREY, England, May 20 -- Air Cargo News issued the following news: * * * US cargo airlines call for suspension of jet fuel tax By Damian Brett A group of US cargo carriers has called on the Trump administration to temporarily suspend taxes on jet fuel in response to rising prices caused by the Middle East conflict. In a position statement, National Air Carrier Association (NACA) president and chief executive George Novak warned that the cost of everyday goods and medical products would i  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary: * * * UAE to Double Oil Pipeline Capacity By 2027 * Key Takeaways 1 The Iran conflict is prompting energy-producing nations in the Middle East to seek more secure routes than the Strait of Hormuz, where shipping is constrained by Iran. 2 The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is speeding up construction of its 252-mile West-East 1 oil pipeline, which will double its strait-free capacity to 3  more

LONDON, England, May 20 [Category: Energy] -- Offshore Energies UK issued the following news release: * * * UK energy industry leaders respond to worsening energy crisis * Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) the North Sea energy trade body, today held emergency talks with industry leaders to call for a new co-ordinated response to the escalating global energy crisis caused by the war in Iran. The meeting comes as the UK government moves to relax sanctions on Russia imposed since the invasion of Uk  more

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, May 20 -- The University of North Carolina Greensboro campus posted the following news: * * * UNCG Graduate Student Excels in Science and Leadership * Nooshin KianvashRad credits UNC Greensboro with helping her to better recognize herself. The Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering (JSNN) has shown her that she is indeed a leader, one whose confidence and skills continue to grow every day with each new challenge -whether pursuing better cancer outcomes   more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * USA Today Network New Jersey Editorial Board: "Rep. Kean Owes Voters Answers" * Statewide newspaper calls out Kean Jr. for "troubling lack of transparency" and handling the situation "about as poorly as possible" "Where in the world is Tom Kean Jr.?" That's the opening line from a blistering new editorial in NorthJersey.com and the New Jersey USA Today Network that calls out Kean  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on May 20, 2026: * * * Warren Presses Fed to Update Big Bank Stress Tests to Reflect Oil Price Shocks From Trump's War with Iran U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, sent a letter to Michelle Bowman, Vice Chair for Supervision of the Federal Rese  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Hickenlooper Hammers Prediction Markets on Insider Trading, Corruption in Senate Hearing * Ranking Member Hickenlooper: "There are clear risks to our national security when there's inside information being leaked out. This shouldn't be happening." Hickenlooper has demanded the CFTC rein in prediction markets as they circumvent state laws WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator John Hickenlo  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Padilla Pushes Back Against Louisiana v. Callais Supreme Court Ruling and Leads Floor Block in Opposition * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and California's former Secretary of State, condemned the Supreme Court's Louisiana v Callais ruling at a Senate Judici  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on May 20, 2026: * * * Wyden-Schumer-Bennet Bill Would Increase Tax on Stock Buybacks for Oil and Gas Companies Proposal Would Increase Tax on Buybacks from 1 percent to 25 percent as Major Oil and Gas Companies Profit off Trump's War in Iran * Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), and Senator Michae  more