WASHINGTON, June 1 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release: * * * 80 Groups to Congress: Trump's Astronomical Military Spending Requests Should Be Stopped in Committee * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congress should reject any increases to the Pentagon's budget during upcoming markup hearings for the FY 27 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), FY 27 Defense appropriations, reconciliation, and potential supplemental appropriations, 80 groups said in a letter today.  more

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions released the following written testimony by Jamie Beran, CEO of Bend the Arc: Jewish Action, from a May 20, 2026, hearing entitled "Bad Medicine: Politics, Unions, and Antisemitism in Health Care": * * * Chairman Allen, Ranking Member DeSaulnier, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for inviting me to deliver this testimony today on the fight to defeat antisemitism in our countr  more

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions released the following written testimony by Deena Margolies, litigation staff attorney at the Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law, from a May 20, 2026, hearing entitled "Bad Medicine: Politics, Unions, and Antisemitism in Health Care": * * * Chairman Allen, Ranking Member DeSaulnier, and distinguished Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testif  more

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * BREAKING: Jen Kiggans Caught Red-Handed Scrubbing Website to Remove Promises of 'Cutting Inflation' & Lower Gas Prices * DOGWOOD : "As Costs Rise, Kiggans Wipes Mention Of Gas Prices From Her Website" New reporting exposes vulnerable Republican Congresswoman Jen Kiggans by revealing that she secretly "removed parts of her campaign website discussing the cost of gas and the econom  more

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection released the following testimony by Samir Jain, vice-president of policy at the Center for Democracy and Technology, from a May 21, 2026, hearing entitled "State and Local Cybersecurity: Escalating Threats, Federal Partnership, and the Resilience of America's Communities": * * * Chair Ogles, Ranking Member Ramirez, Chair Garbarino, Ranking Member Thompson, and distinguished Members of   more

CLEMSON, South Carolina, June 1 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Clemson doctoral student recognized by ASCE for research in stormwater prediction, AI * College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences Clemson University doctoral student Nima Zafarmomen is using artificial intelligence to tackle one of engineering's growing challenges: predicting and managing stormwater risks. His innovative research in hydroinformatics and urban water systems has earned him the J  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 1 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * CNN's Sara Sidner Reports in "UFC at the White House" for The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper * NEW YORK, NY - (June 1, 2026) - The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper, a seven-time Emmy(r) Award-winning CNN Original, returns with an inside look at the decades-long relationship between the UFC and President Donald Trump. "UFC at the White House" with CNN Anchor and Senior National Correspondent Sara Sidner pr  more

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on June 1, 2026: * * * "TALK TO ME IN JUNE" - Toxic GOP Agenda Still "Relevant" Despite Republican Gaslighting Now-retiring GOP Sen. Thom Tillis on Trump's 100th day in office: "You know, the politics is all about the six months, 90 days before an election. So talk to me in June of next year" Fourteen months ago, Republican Sen. Thom Tillis told reporters that the GOP affordability crisis, th  more

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on June 1, 2026: * * * Q1 Earnings Reports: Companies Expect Prices to Rise Even More as Trump's Tariffs and War With Iran Tank the Economy During earnings calls for the first quarter of the year, executives of major American companies, including Walmart, Home Depot, Costco, Dollar Tree, and others expressed continued skepticism about Donald Trump's disastrous economy. Executives pointed to declining con  more

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on June 1, 2026: * * * Trump Admin Promised Gas Prices Would Come Down By Summer -- Where is the Relief? Chris Wright said "there's a very good chance" that gas will be back under $3 a gallon by summer -- yet the average price of gas is almost $4.40 a gallon * Since Donald Trump started his unpopular war of choice with Iran, gas prices have surged with no end in sight. Trump and his administration offi  more

WASHINGTON, June 2 (TNSFR) -- The Department of Homeland Security Citizenship and Immigration Services issued the following action in the Federal Register. The designation of Lebanon for Temporary Protected Status (TPS), which was set to expire on May 27, 2026, is automatically extended to November 27, 2026. Under the TPS statute, if the Secretary does not determine whether a foreign state continues to meet the conditions for designation for TPS at least 60 days before the expiration of the cou  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 1 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Spanberger Sends General Assembly Leadership Updated Revenue Forecast * RICHMOND, VA -In a letter sent to Senator L. Louise Lucas and Delegate Luke Torian -Chairs of the Senate Finance & Appropriations Committee and House Appropriations Committee, Governor Abigail Spanberger today shared the updated revenue forecast she directed state officials to conduct. The updated revenu  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, June 2 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release on June 1, 2026: * * * Hilton Launches Undergraduate by Hilton, Accelerating Lifestyle Portfolio Growth New upper midscale brand builds on the success of Graduate by Hilton, bringing college town hospitality to a broader range of markets * Undergraduate by Hilton is an upper-midscale hotel brand that expands Hilton's collegiate hospitality strategy into more college markets, building on and complementing   more

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Human Rights First issued the following report on May 22, 2026 entitled "Bahrain's Rulers Return to 2011 Repression Methods Torture in Custody and Widespread Repression Resurface in Latest Attacks on Dissent." Here are excerpts: * * * Bahrain's ruling family has returned to its severe repression of a decade and a half ago in the context of the United States' war on Iran. It has embarked on a fresh wave of arrests, stripping citizenship, and torture in custody. Since the  more

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI--Hagerty Joins FOX News Sunday on Fox News to Discuss US-Iran Talks, Reconciliation 2.0 and DHS Funding * Washington -On Sunday, United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations, Appropriations, and Banking Committees, joined FOX News Sunday on Fox News to discuss the latest in Iran, Reconciliation 2.0 and funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS  more

LANSING, Michigan, May 29 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * Mike Rogers Doubles Down on Iran War Amid Skyrocketing Gas Prices While at Mackinac Policy Conference Yesterday at the Mackinac Policy Conference, out-of-touch GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers doubled down on supporting the Iran War amid skyrocketing gas prices, Michigan Advance reports. Rogers' continued support for the Iran War comes after he repeatedly dismissed Michiganders' concerns abou  more

LANSING, Michigan, June 2 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on June 1, 2026: * * * One Month After Missed Deadline, Mike Rogers Still Pushing Iran War That Caused Michigan Gas Prices to Skyrocket At the beginning of the Iran War, out-of-touch GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers made the "failing prediction" that the conflict would be over by May 1st. Today, one month after Rogers' missed deadline, the conflict is still ongoing and Michiganders continue to pay the  more

LANSING, Michigan, May 29 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * Summer of GOP Chaos: James, Johnson, Cox, and Nesbitt Set to Battle for Trump's Support The Republican gubernatorial field is set, with two-time statewide loser John James, self-funder Perry Johnson, 2010 failed candidate Mike Cox, and ineffective Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt all making the ballot, despite heated accusations of signature fraud and a last-minute desperate attempt from Jam  more

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection released the following testimony by New York Director of Security and Intelligence Colin Ahern from a May 21, 2026, hearing entitled "State and Local Cybersecurity: Escalating Threats, Federal Partnership, and the Resilience of America's Communities": * * * Chairman Ogles, Ranking Member Ramirez, Chairman Garbarino, Ranking Member Thompson, and distinguished Members of the Subcommittee  more

WASHINGTON, June 1 [Category: Sociological] -- UnidosUS posted the following news release: * * * New UnidosUS Bipartisan Poll: Hispanic Voters in Northeast Battleground Districts Feeling Economically Strained, Concerned about their Safety and Ready to Vote -- With a Clear Message for Candidates * President Trump's Latino support continues to erode, with 28% of those who voted for him in 2024 saying they wouldn't today; 76% of Hispanic voters say they are "certain" or "almost certain" to vote  more

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Aguilar Visits Redlands Convenience Store Impacted by Rising Gas Prices * The Rocket convenience store in Redlands serves hundreds of customers a day, driving the local economy and providing jobs to people in the Inland Empire REDLANDS, CA - Rep. Pete Aguilar (CA-33) visited the Rocket store on Lugonia Avenue to learn about the ins and outs of running a convenience store and how rising cost  more

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Pfluger Calls for Airpower Prioritization in NDAA * WASHINGTON, DC -Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) - a U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA) graduate, battle-tested fighter pilot, retired U.S. Air Force Colonel, and Chairman of the U.S. Air Force Academy Board of Visitors - has been an outspoken leader for Airpower prioritization in this year's National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Earlier t  more

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * REPORT: Brian Fitzpatrick's Early Vote for Iran War Has Cost Average Household $450 More on Gas and Energy * Vulnerable Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick initially voted to support Trump's war of choice in Iran. Now, because of his vote, American families have shelled out $450 more per-household in energy expenses. According to Moody's Analytics, Republicans' reckless war has "cumulat  more

PETERBOROUGH, England, June 1 [Category: Transportation] -- The Road Haulage Association posted the following statement by Managing Director Richard Smith: * * * How the war in Iran is reshaping logistics The war in Iran is reshaping logistics; attacks, blockades, threats, sanctions and border issues are just a few of the daily challenges facing global supply chains. In response to these operational challenges, TIR is playing a key role in maintaining the movement of freight between the Gulf   more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich Releases New Fact Sheet Outlining Lower Costs for Electric Vehicle Users Amid Trump's Volatile Gas Prices Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, released a new fact sheet that details how much families save with electric vehicles (EVs) as   more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following statement: * * * Senator Warren Statement on GAO Report Finding that Trump Administration Undermined Law to Combat Criminal Abuse of Shell Companies United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, released the following statement on today's GAO report on Treasu  more

NEW YORK, June 2 (TNSrep) -- Skanska, a construction and development company, issued the following news release: * * * Skanska's building operations releases Spring 2026 Market Trends Report, highlighting cost pressures and tech-driven growth Skanska, a leading global construction and project development firm, has released its Spring 2026 Construction Market Trends Report. The report examines evolving construction market conditions, including construction cost escalation and labor market tren  more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following readout by Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott on Secretary Marco Rubio's meeting with Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar: * * * Secretary of State Marco Rubio met today with Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar in Washington, DC. Secretary Rubio expressed his condolences for the victims of the recent Balochistan Liberation Army terrorist attack in Quetta. The Secretary  more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following statement by Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott: * * * Sanctioning Iranian-Affiliated Fraud Network Targeting American Companies Today, the United States is dismantling a sophisticated Iranian network that impersonated and defrauded American businesses to obtain sensitive technology for the Iranian regime's military. These sanctions are part of the broader Economic Fury, and target individuals and entities working on  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following statement by Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott: * * * U.S. Continues Maximum Pressure with Sanctions Targeting Iran's Shadow Oil Economy The United States is taking coordinated action to sever the Iranian regime's access to the revenue streams that fuel its regional aggression and global terrorism. The Department of State is sanctioning numerous entities, individuals, and vessels that form the backbone of Iran's ill  more

WASHINGTON, June 1 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release: * * * Toyota Ends Plans to Build Next-Generation Lexus EV * WASHINGTON, D.C -Just days ahead of its June 17 annual shareholder meeting, the first under the company's new CEO Kenta Kon, Toyota is killing the Lexus LF-ZC, its next-generation electric vehicle. The LF-ZC, short for Lexus Future Zero-emission Catalyst, was part of Lexus' commitment to sell one million EVs by 2030 and to go fully electric  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following news release: * * * Economic Fury Targets Illicit Oil Revenue Fueling Iran's Military Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is taking additional action against Iran's military oil sales, which is enabling the regime's ability to fund the rebuilding of its armed forces and pose continued threats to the United States and its partners in the region. Iran's military genera  more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following news release: * * * Economic Fury Targets Iranian Network Defrauding U.S. Firms to Supply Tehran's Military Today, as part of Economic Fury, and in coordination with the U.S. Department of Commerce and Federal Bureau of Investigation's Los Angeles Field Office, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) took action against an Iran-based procurement network that impersonated and de  more

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * WHAT THEY'RE SAYING: Jim Desmond Is Running Away from His Record * "Desmond... has run one of the most low-key campaigns imaginable for such a high-stakes seat" - Times of San Diego With just one day remaining until California's primary election, the choice facing voters in CA-48 is clear. Jim Desmond is trying to hide from the extreme MAGA agenda he would advance in Washington,   more