Tuesday - June 9, 2026
Tipoffs: Iran Newsletter for Wednesday June 03, 2026 ( 54 items )  

2026 UCLA Celebration of Iranian Cinema explores cultural identity, resilience and hope
LOS ANGELES, California, June 2 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * 2026 UCLA Celebration of Iranian Cinema explores cultural identity, resilience and hope * The UCLA Film & Television Archive and the Farhang Foundation present the annual UCLA Celebration of Iranian Cinema, continuing a more than 30-year tradition of bringing new and classic films from Iran and the Iranian diaspora to Los Angeles. The 2026 program includes 21 feature-length and short fi  more

509th Bomb Wing presented with second consecutive Omaha Trophy
BARKSDALE AFB, Louisiana, June 2 -- The U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command issued the following news: * * * 509th Bomb Wing presented with second consecutive Omaha Trophy * WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. - U.S. Navy Adm. Rich Correll, commander of U.S. Strategic Command, and Nebraska State Sen. Rita Sanders, a member of the Strategic Command Consultation Committee (SCCC), presented the SCCC's 2025 Omaha Trophy to the 509th Bomb Wing at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, May 26.  Correll re  more

Advocacy Blueprints Principal Tisdale Testifies Before House Science, Space & Technology Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Environment released the following written testimony by Nicole Tisdale, principal and founder of Advocacy Blueprints LLC from a May 21, 2026, hearing entitled "Research-Driven Resilience: Applying Science to Secure U.S. Water Systems from Cyber Threats": * * * I. Introduction Chairman Franklin, Ranking Member Amo, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today. I appear in my individ  more

American Center for Law and Justice: Iran Deal Awaits President Trump's Approval
WASHINGTON, May 29 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news: * * * New Iran Deal Awaits President Trump's Approval In breaking news, a potential deal has been struck between the United States and Iran and is now awaiting President Trump's approval. If he signs off, it would initiate a 60-day extension to the ceasefire, keep the Strait of Hormuz open, and allow for negotiations on Iran's nuclear program to go into effect. But with Iran already conducting more attac  more

American Center for Law and Justice: Iran Goes Silent
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news: * * * Iran Goes Silent By Logan Sekulow Iran has vowed to "completely block" the Strait of Hormuz and end all negotiations with the United States. Iran also wants Israel to remove all forces from Lebanon before it will resume ceasefire talks. How will the Trump Administration respond to this latest development? On Friday President Trump was in the Situation Room to "make a final determination" on his ne  more

American Center for Law and Justice: President Trump Rushes to Situation Room
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news: * * * President Trump Rushes to Situation Room By Logan Sekulow The situation with Iran continues to escalate, and now it's being reported that President Donald Trump has rushed to the Situation Room to make the "final determination" on his next move as tension is at an all-time high. The Trump Administration insists that Iran's nuclear program must cease, the Strait of Hormuz must remain open, and no m  more

As "Oil Prices Jump," DC Insider Michael Whatley Continues to Profit from "North Carolinians Feel[ing] Strain[ed]"
RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 2 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * As "Oil Prices Jump," DC Insider Michael Whatley Continues to Profit from "North Carolinians Feel[ing] Strain[ed]" * As "oil prices jump" once again, North Carolina families continue to hurt from high prices at the pump while DC insider and Big Oil Lobbyist Michael Whatley profits from his oil and gas stocks. Whatley has raked in up to $219,660 after c heering on the war and saying he "abs  more

Bahrain: Migrant Workers, Harmed by Conflict, Get No Aid
NEW YORK, June 2 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Bahrain: Migrant Workers, Harmed by Conflict, Get No Aid * (Beirut) - Bahraini authorities have excluded migrant workers from an emergency wage support program during the Iran conflict, Human Rights Watch said today. Migrant workers, three-quarters of the private work force, are excluded even though they have contributed to the emergency fund for years. Many are now in dire situations due to job  more

Barrasso: Let Us Be Worthy of Our History, Our Heroes, and Our Heritage
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso: Let Us Be Worthy of Our History, Our Heroes, and Our Heritage * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today spoke about Memorial Day ceremonies he attended across Wyoming to honor fallen service members and their families. Senator Barrasso also commemorated America's upcoming 250 th anniversary and the enduring importance of the Declaration of Independence. Cli  more

Can Africa break the cycle of crisis and recovery?
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, June 1 -- The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa posted the following news: * * * Can Africa break the cycle of crisis and recovery? * Addis Ababa, 1 June 2026 (ECA) - Having weathered three major global shocks in just six years, African economies have had no shortage of lessons. Yet many of the vulnerabilities exposed by those crises remain unresolved. The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 exposed deep dependence on imported pharmaceuticals and me  more

Center for American Progress: Trump's Failed War in Iran Echoes Bush's Iraq Blunder
WASHINGTON, June 3 (TNSrep) -- The Center for American Progress issued the following news release on June 2, 2026: * * * Trump's Failed War in Iran Echoes Bush's Iraq Blunder The Trump administration's disastrous war in Iran has failed to achieve any of its strategic objectives while harming the American people and reshaping the Middle East in ways detrimental to U.S. interests, according to a new analysis (https://www.americanprogress.org/article/trumps-failed-war-in-iran-echoes-bushs-iraq-b  more

Center for European Policy Analysis Issues Commentary: One Year On - Ukraine's Airfield Blitz Still Echoes
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary on June 1, 2026, by Special Assistant to the Vice President Henry Patton and Noah Greene, senior program officer for the Transatlantic Defense and Security Program: * * * One Year On: Ukraine's Airfield Blitz Still Echoes Ukraine's use of drones against Russia's strategic aircraft has left an indelible mark on the war and the world. It's a warning to the West. - June 1 last year would have seemed   more

CSIS Issues Critical Questions Q&A: What Is Maven Smart System, and What Does It Do?
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following Critical Questions Q&A on June 2, 2026, involving research assistant Matt Mande and former senior adviser Gregory C. Allen, both of the Wadhwani AI Center: * * * What Is Maven Smart System, and What Does It Do? The Flagship Software Platform of AI-Enabled Warfare, Explained - During the first 24 hours of the war in Iran, the United States used Maven Smart System (MSS) to help strike more than 1,000  more

Daines on Fox Business: The Iranian Regime Won't Win a Stare-Down With President Trump
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Daines on Fox Business: The Iranian Regime Won't Win a Stare-Down With President Trump * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Steve Daines today joined Stuart Varney on Fox Business to discuss the latest on the Iran war. Watch the full interview HERE. Daines on President Trump and Secretary Rubio's leadership: Well, first of all, one of the best decisions President Trump made was to appoint Marco Ru  more

Daines to Rubio in Senate Foreign Relations Hearing: End Outdated Jackson-Vanik Restrictions, Unlock Strategic Access to Central Asia
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Daines to Rubio in Senate Foreign Relations Hearing: End Outdated Jackson-Vanik Restrictions, Unlock Strategic Access to Central Asia * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Steve Daines today spoke with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio during a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing where he discussed delivering economic prosperity through the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRI  more

Diaz-Balart Delivers Opening Remarks at the NSRP Subcommittee Budget Hearing with Secretary Rubio
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Diaz-Balart Delivers Opening Remarks at the NSRP Subcommittee Budget Hearing with Secretary Rubio * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Appropriations Committee Vice Chair and Chairman of the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Subcommittee (NSRP), Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, delivered the following opening remarks during the NSRP Budget Hearing on Tuesday, June 2nd at 2:00 PM E  more

DNC Releases Comprehensive List of States Where Gas Prices Are Below $3 a Gallon
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on June 2, 2026: * * * DNC Releases Comprehensive List of States Where Gas Prices Are Below $3 a Gallon While the Trump administration predicted that gas prices would fall back under $3 a gallon by summer, costs at the pump have continued to soar in states across the country. - Today, the DNC released a comprehensive list of states where gas prices have dropped below $3 a gallon since the beginning of  more

DNC: As Prices Skyrocket, Trump "Couldn't Care Less" About Ending His War With Iran
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on June 2, 2026: * * * As Prices Skyrocket, Trump "Couldn't Care Less" About Ending His War with Iran Trump: "I don't care if they're over, honestly," about peace negotiations with Iran and "I don't worry about that, no," about rising oil prices - Americans are struggling to get by in Donald Trump's economy as the price of gas continues to surge because of Trump's deadly and costly war with Iran, crea  more

DNC: Trump Goes Into Hiding as His Approval Ratings Plummet
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on June 2, 2026: * * * Trump Goes Into Hiding as His Approval Ratings Plummet Nearly 60% of Americans, including over 40% of Trump voters, said Trump has not done enough to protect Americans from the economic impacts of his war with Iran - Donald Trump has gone into hiding amid historically low approval ratings. Trump has had no public events since his cabinet meeting nearly one week ago -- just a day   more

Duckworth Grills Secretary Rubio on State Department Cuts That Undermine Diplomacy and Make Americans Less Safe
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth Grills Secretary Rubio on State Department Cuts That Undermine Diplomacy and Make Americans Less Safe * June 02, 2026 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Today, combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) grilled U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Donald Trump's Congressional budget request that once again proposes deep cuts to the State Department that would gut our diplomatic capaci  more

Durbin Denounces Trump's Nearly $2 Billion Slush Fund For January 6 Insurrectionists & Political Allies
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Denounces Trump's Nearly $2 Billion Slush Fund For January 6 Insurrectionists & Political Allies * WASHINGTON - In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today slammed the Trump Administration for its nearly $2 billion U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) slush fund, which will allow January 6 insurrecti  more

Economic Policy Innovation Center Executive VP Madni Testifies Before House Veterans' Affairs Committee
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Committee released the following written testimony by Brittany Madni, executive vice president of the Economic Policy Innovation Center, from a May 20, 2026, hearing on legislation to improve benefits, housing and employment services for veterans: * * * Chairman Bost, Ranking Member Takano, and Members of the Committee, thank you for inviting me to testify today. I am here today as an expert witness on the federal budget and to provide analysi  more

Fighting Resumes in Iran and Peace Negotiations Stall
WASHINGTON, June 2 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary: * * * Fighting Resumes in Iran and Peace Negotiations Stall Key Takeaways  1 The month of May closed with the United States and Iran exchanging blows as negotiations over a possible extension of a ceasefire seemed stalled. 2 The United States struck Iran after it attacked a U.S. drone over international waters, with Iran responding by attempting to strike U.S. personnel based in Kuwa  more

Fla. Chief Information Officer Sponholtz Testifies Before House Homeland Security Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection released the following testimony by Florida Chief Information Officer Warren Sponholtz from a May 21, 2026, hearing entitled "State and Local Cybersecurity: Escalating Threats, Federal Partnership, and the Resilience of America's Communities." Sponholtz is also the director of the Florida Digital Service. * * * Chairman Ogles, Ranking Member Ramirez, and Members of the Subcommittee: th  more

Haynes Boone Energy Price Deck Survey Shows Banks Expect Oil Shock to Ease Despite Middle East Volatility
DALLAS, Texas, June 3 (TNSrep) -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Haynes Boone Energy Price Deck Survey Shows Banks Expect Oil Shock to Ease Despite Middle East Volatility A new survey from Haynes Boone found that energy lenders significantly increased their near-term oil price forecasts following recent geopolitical instability in the Middle East, while largely maintaining long-term price expectations that suggest confidence in an eventual market normal  more

HOUSE REPUBLICANS DID THAT: American Families Spent $450 More on Energy Thanks To War in Iran
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * HOUSE REPUBLICANS DID THAT: American Families Spent $450 More on Energy Thanks To War in Iran * American families have shelled out $450 more per-household in energy expenses since Donald Trump and House Republicans' war of choice in Iran began. According to Moody's Analytics, Republicans' reckless war has "cumulatively cost American consumers nearly $60 billion as gas prices and a  more

House Science, Space & Technology Subcommittee Chairman Franklin Issues Opening Statement at Hearing on Securing Water Systems From Cyber Threats
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Rep. Scott Franklin, R-Florida, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Environment, released the following opening statement from a May 21, 2026, hearing entitled "Research-Driven Resilience: Applying Science to Secure U.S. Water Systems from Cyber Threats": * * * Good afternoon, and thank you to our witnesses for joining us today. The purpose of this hearing is to examine how environmental research and development protects our nation's water   more

How can business shape the future of multilateral cooperation?
PARIS, France, June 2 [Category: Business] -- The International Chamber of Commerce posted the following news: * * * How can business shape the future of multilateral cooperation? In this episode of our ICC Trading Thoughts, ICC Secretary General John W. H. Denton AO and Vrinda Tiwari of the International Energy Agency explore what it takes to keep multilateralism working in an increasingly fragmented world. From the future of the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the case for reform to coop  more

Hudson Institute Issues Commentary to National Interest: Why Taiwan's Defense Should Not Be a 'Bargaining Chip'
WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following excerpts of a commentary by senior fellow Jason Hsu to the National Interest: * * * Why Taiwan's Defense Should Not Be a "Bargaining Chip" President Donald Trump met with Chinese President Xi Jinping on May 14-15 to discuss trade, Iran, and the future of US-China relations. But Xi had one issue above all others on his mind: Taiwan. Th  more

Hudson Institute Issues Commentary to RealClearWorld: Washington Should Work With the Turkic States
WASHINGTON, May 30 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary by senior fellow Luke Coffey to RealClearWorld: * * * Washington Should Work with the Turkic States Earlier this month, thousands of miles from Washington, an important meeting that few U.S. policymakers noticed took place in the historic Silk Road city of Turkistan in southern Kazakhstan. Leaders of the Organization of Turk  more

Hudson Institute Issues Commentary: War Above the War - How Chinese Satellites Support Iran | MENA Defense Intelligence Digest Special Report
WASHINGTON, May 29 (TNSxrep) -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary by nonresident senior fellow Can Kasapoglu: * * * The War Above the War: How Chinese Satellites Support Iran | MENA Defense Intelligence Digest Special Report In this special report, Hudson Senior Fellow Can Kasapoglu examines how China is bolstering Iran's long-range strike deterrent by providing the Islamic Repub  more

ICYMI--Hagerty Joins Varney & Co. on Fox Business to Discuss US-Iran Negotiations, Political Violence and Midterms
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI--Hagerty Joins Varney & Co. on Fox Business to Discuss US-Iran Negotiations, Political Violence and Midterms * Washington -On Sunday, United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations, Appropriations, and Banking Committees, joined Varney & Co. on Fox Business to discuss US-Iran negotiations, political violence and the upcoming midterm elections. *Click the  more

Institute for Energy Research: U.S. and Iran Agree to a 60-Day Truce Extension
WASHINGTON, June 1 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary: * * * U.S. and Iran Agree to a 60-Day Truce Extension * Key Takeaways 1 The United States and Iran may reach an agreement to extend the 60-day truce, although it is tentative and subject to approval by President Donald Trump. 2 News of a pending relaxation of tensions in Persian Gulf energy flows drove Brent oil prices to $91 a barrel, giving world markets some hope of economic rel  more

Institute for Security & Technology Executive in Residence for Public Safety & Resilience Corman Testifies Before House Science Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Environment released the following testimony by Joshua Corman, executive in residence for public safety and resilience at the Institute for Security and Technology, and principal investigator for the UnDisruptable27 Project, from a May 21, 2026, hearing entitled "Research-Driven Resilience: Applying Science to Secure U.S. Water Systems from Cyber Threats": * * * Chairman Franklin, Ranking Member Amo, thank you for th  more

Jeremy Paner Analyzes Latest US Sanctions Campaign Against Iran With Bloomberg
NEW YORK, May 27 -- Hughes Hubbard and Reed, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Jeremy Paner Analyzes Latest US Sanctions Campaign Against Iran with Bloomberg Highlights * Paner analyzed the sanctions campaign designed to undermine Iran's economy. * The campaign's actions have largely resembled the previous U.S. sanctions strategy against Iran. - Jeremy Paner analyzed the Trump administration's "Economic Fury" sanctions campaign with Bloomberg. So far, Iran has broadly been abl  more

Kaine Presses Rubio on Administration's Refusal to Provide Congress with Legal Justification for Iran War
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine Presses Rubio on Administration's Refusal to Provide Congress with Legal Justification for Iran War * FULL VIDEO OF THE EXCHANGE IS AVAILABLE HERE WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, during a Senate Foreign Relations Committee (SFRC) hearing, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) pressed U.S. Secretary of State and National Security Advisor Marco Rubio on the Administration's failure to provide Congress with the   more

LEADER JEFFRIES: "THIS RECKLESS AND COSTLY WAR OF CHOICE NEEDS TO END TODAY"
WASHINGTON, June 2 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "THIS RECKLESS AND COSTLY WAR OF CHOICE NEEDS TO END TODAY" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke at a press conference, where he emphasized that while Republicans have continued to side with the chaos, cruelty and corruption of the Trump administration, House Democrats are committed to making life better for the American people. LEADE  more

LEADER JEFFRIES: "THIS RECKLESS AND COSTLY WAR OF CHOICE NEEDS TO END TODAY"
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "THIS RECKLESS AND COSTLY WAR OF CHOICE NEEDS TO END TODAY" * LEADER JEFFRIES : House Democrats remain focused on making life more affordable for the American people. Donald Trump promised to lower costs on day one. Costs haven't gone down in the United States of America. Costs have gone up. The affordability crisis is real. It is not a hoax. And far too many people across this c  more

Mich. Democratic Party: Mike Rogers Mocks People "Screaming and Thumping Their Chest" Over Skyrocketing Gas Prices
LANSING, Michigan, June 3 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * Mike Rogers Mocks People "Screaming and Thumping Their Chest" Over Skyrocketing Gas Prices Out-of-touch GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers complained in a new interview about people who were "screaming and thumping their chest" over skyrocketing gas prices, continuing his streak of dismissing cost concerns. Doubling down on his support for the Iran War, Rogers also told WDIV that the financial st  more

Peterson Institute for International Economics Issues Commentary: Europe Lacks a Coherent Strategy Toward China
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The Peterson Institute for International Economics issued the following commentary on June 2, 2026, by senior research staffer Cecilia Malmstrom: * * * Europe lacks a coherent strategy toward China Global trade remains unstable because of the war with Iran, the closing of the Strait of Hormuz, and continuing unpredictable threats from the White House. The uncertainty dominates many corporate board discussions. In the hope of creating some breathing space for Europe, the   more

Printing System of Security Materials and Anti-Forgery Documents With Raised Printing and Process Thereof
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 2 -- SAM SECURITY PRINTING MATBAA ANONIM SIRKETI, Istanbul, Turkey has been assigned a patent (No. US 12643320 B2, initially filed July 16, 2020) developed by Hassan Mamizadeh, Tabriz, Iran, for "Printing system of security materials and anti-forgery documents with raised printing and process thereof."  more

Ranking Member Shaheen Delivers Opening Remarks at Hearing on the State Department Budget Request With Secretary Rubio
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on June 2, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Shaheen Delivers Opening Remarks at Hearing on the State Department Budget Request with Secretary Rubio Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, delivered opening remarks at a full committee hearing, "Review of the FY27 State Department Budget Req  more

Reed: Trump's Cynical Pick for Acting Top Spy Chief is Dangerously Unqualified
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed: Trump's Cynical Pick for Acting Top Spy Chief is Dangerously Unqualified * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, after President Donald Trump tapped Bill Pulte, who currently serves as head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) and has no background in intelligence, national security, or the military to serve as acting Director of National Intelligence (DNI) to replace Tulsi Gabbard who is stepping   more

REPORT: Miller, Turner, and Carey's Support for Iran War Has Cost Ohioans $450 More on Gas and Energy
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * REPORT: Miller, Turner, and Carey's Support for Iran War Has Cost Ohioans $450 More on Gas and Energy * Ohio families have shelled out $450 more per-household in energy expenses thanks to Max Miller, Mike Turner, and Mike Carey's support for Washington Republicans' war of choice in Iran. According to Moody's Analytics, Republicans' reckless war has "cumulatively cost American cons  more

REPORT: Missourians Spent $450 More on Energy Thanks To Ann Wagner's War in Iran
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * REPORT: Missourians Spent $450 More on Energy Thanks To Ann Wagner's War in Iran * American families have shelled out $450 more per-household in energy expenses since Ann Wagner's war of choice in Iran began. According to Moody's Analytics, Republicans' reckless war has "cumulatively cost American consumers nearly $60 billion as gas prices and airline fares have surged" and, "if p  more

Rosen Slams Secretary Rubio for Not Being Present At the High Stakes Iran Negotiations
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen Slams Secretary Rubio for Not Being Present At the High Stakes Iran Negotiations * Watch the Full Exchange HERE WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) slammed Secretary of State Marco Rubio over his absence from the negotiations with Iran in Pakistan. In April, while Secretary Rubio was watching fights with President Donald Trump in Miami, Vice President JD Vance was in Pakista  more

Sen. Cantwell Blasts Trump's Suspension of the Jones Act
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, ranking member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Cantwell Blasts Trump's Suspension of the Jones Act Trump admin issued a temporary waiver of the Jones Act under the guise of lowering gas prices; reporting shows the move has had very little impact on increasing gas prices - During a Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation subcommittee hearing on our   more

Sen. Durbin Denounces Trump's Nearly $2 Billion Slush Fund For Jan. 6 Insurrectionists & Political Allies
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on June 1, 2026: * * * Durbin Denounces Trump's Nearly $2 Billion Slush Fund For January 6 Insurrectionists & Political Allies In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today slammed the Trump Administration for its nearly $2 billion U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)  more

Sen. Schiff Pushes to Level Playing Field for California's Farmers in Senate Farm Bill with Six New Agriculture Bills
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Schiff Pushes to Level Playing Field for California's Farmers in Senate Farm Bill with Six New Agriculture Bills * Schiff is introducing a new legislative package aimed at providing new market opportunities and improving federal assistance for California's specialty crop growers Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Adam Schiff is introducing six new pieces of legislation aimed at expanding suppor  more

Senator Markey Decries Security Concerns, Conflicts of Interest with Trump Proposal to Give Weapons-Usable Plutonium to Private Companies
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Markey Decries Security Concerns, Conflicts of Interest with Trump Proposal to Give Weapons-Usable Plutonium to Private Companies * Letter Text (PDF) Washington (June 2, 2026) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), co-Chair of the bicameral Nuclear Weapons and Arms Control Working Group, today wrote to President Trump urging him to cancel the Department of Energy's (DOE) plans to g  more

State Dept.: Targeting Iran's Digital Asset Exchanges for Terror Finance and Sanctions Evasion
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following statement on June 2, 2026, by Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott: * * * Targeting Iran's Digital Asset Exchanges for Terror Finance and Sanctions Evasion Today, the United States is sanctioning Iran's largest digital asset exchanges and their leadership for supporting the Iranian regime's terrorist activities and sanctions evasion efforts. These exchanges have enabled the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to   more

Treasury Dept.: Economic Fury Targets Iran's Largest Digital Asset Exchange for Terror Finance and Sanctions Evasion
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following news release on June 2, 2026: * * * Economic Fury Targets Iran's Largest Digital Asset Exchange for Terror Finance and Sanctions Evasion Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated Nobitex, Iran's largest digital asset exchange, along with three other Iranian digital asset exchanges, as part of Economic Fury and the Trump Administration's efforts to eliminate the   more

UANI Applauds U.S. Enforcement Actions on Iran's Ghost Fleet
NEW YORK, June 2 -- United Against Nuclear Iran posted the following news release: * * * UANI Applauds U.S. Enforcement Actions on Iran's Ghost Fleet UANI First Listed 7/8 of Sanctioned Vessels on Ghost Armada - United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) applauds President Trump and his administration for the latest sanctions designations action targeting entities and vessels involved in the illicit transport of Iranian oil and petrochemicals. Seven of the eight vessels designated by the U.S. Trea  more

Walkinshaw Statement on Trump Administration's Unconstitutional Attack on Mail-In Voting
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Walkinshaw Statement on Trump Administration's Unconstitutional Attack on Mail-In Voting * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11) released the following statement after reports that the U.S. Postal Service is moving forward with a proposed rule to implement President Trump's executive order restricting mail-in voting. "Donald Trump's policies have failed and he knows he's o  more