WASHINGTON, April 5 --The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee released the following testimony by Kenneth Stern, director of the Bard Center for the Study of Hate, from a March 27, 2025, hearing entitled "Antisemitic Disruptions on Campus: Ensuring Safe Learning Environments for All Students": * * * Dear Chairman Cassidy, Ranking Member Sanders, and the other honorable members of the Committee: My name is Kenneth Stern. I am the director of the Bard Center for the Study of  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Rep. Gerald "Gerry" Connolly, D-Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Connolly Statement on NATO's 76th Anniversary Congressman Gerald E. Connolly (D-VA), the former President of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly and a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement to mark the 76th Anniversary of NATO: "76 years ago, the founding members of NATO came together in the wreckage of World War II to establish a transatlantic allia more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, April 4 -- The Council of the European Union posted the following news release: * * * Forward look: 7 - 20 April 2025 Overview of the main topics and events at the Council of EU and European Council for the coming fortnight. Foreign Affairs Council (Trade), 7 April 2025 The Foreign Affairs Council, in its trade configuration, will hold an exchange of views on EU-US trade relations and will be debriefed on the state of play of the EU-China trade relation. Foreign Affai more PR

OTTAWA, Ontario, April 5 -- Barrick Gold, a gold and copper producer, issued the following news release: * * * Future-Focused Barrick Sets Sights on 30% Production Growth by 2030 All amounts expressed in US dollars Toronto - Having laid the foundation to build the world's most valued gold and copper company, Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:GOLD)(TSX:ABX) is now advancing its portfolio of growth projects to support a planned 30% growth in gold equivalent ounces by the end of the decade/1, says more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Impose Hard-Hitting Sanctions on Russia WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, joined U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) to introduce legislation that would impose primary and secondary sanctions on Russia - and actors supporting Russia's aggression in Ukraine  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution released the following written testimony by investigative journalist and columnist Benjamin Weingarten from a March 25, 2025, hearing entitled "The Censorship Industrial Complex": * * * I. Introduction Chairman Schmitt, Ranking Member Welch, and esteemed members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify, and particularly on a matter of such vital importance.1 Free speech is the bedrock of a free soci more PR

SAMARKAND, Uzbekistan, April 5 -- The European Commission issued the following joint news release on April 4, 2025: * * * Joint press release on the EU-Central Asia Summit On 4 April 2025, the first Central Asia - European Union Summit was held in Samarkand. It was chaired by the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev. The EU was represented by the President of the European Council Antonio Costa and the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen. Together wi more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following joint statement on April 3, 2025, with Japan and South Korea: * * * Joint Statement on the Trilateral - United States, Japan, Republic of Korea - Meeting in Brussels The following text was released by the Governments of the United States of America, Japan, and the Republic of Korea. United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Japanese Foreign Minister Iwaya Takeshi, and Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul met  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Kennedy: "Pres. Putin in Russia is not acting with respect toward the U.S." Watch Kennedy's comments here. WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) argued that Russian President Vladimir Putin has not been taking peace negotiations with Ukraine seriously and warned him not to disrespect President Trump in a speech on the U.S. Senate floor. Key excerpts of the speech are below: "To get respect,  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * King Introduces Legislation Banning Energy Exports to China and Other Foreign Adversaries WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME), a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee (ENR), has introduced legislation banning energy exports to China and other foreign adversaries. Having long warned that America is " exporting our principal advantage in the world economy," Senat more PR

GENEVA, Switzerland, April 5 -- The European Broadcasting Union issued the following news release: * * * Newly elected EBU Radio Committee set to prioritize distribution & legal frameworks EBU Members have today elected a new Radio Committee, made up of fourteen senior executives of public service media from throughout Europe. Re-elected as Chair for another two-year term, Sibyle Veil, CEO of Radio France, will continue to lead the committee in shaping strategic priorities that will define  more PR

SOUTH BEND, Indiana, April 5 -- The University of Notre Dame Law School issued the following news: * * * Notre Dame Law School Students Compete in International Moot Court on Law and Religion in Rome Author: Alex Henry Notre Dame Law School students recently participated in the International Moot Court Competition in Law and Religion, held from March 12-14, 2025, in Rome, Italy. The competition, hosted at Notre Dame's Rome Global Gateway, brought together law students from Europe and the Uni more PR

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- The Jamestown Foundation issued the following news: * * * Poland Prepares for Direct War with Russia By Janusz Bugajski Executive Summary: * Poland is accelerating its military build-up for a projected war with Russia as Ukraine faces a potentially unfavorable outcome in the peace talks brokered by the Donald Trump administration. * Warsaw plans to introduce voluntary military training for all adult males and bolster Poland's armed forces to half a million military p more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, April 4 -- The Council of the European Union posted the following news release: * * * Remarks by President Antonio Costa at the joint doorstep with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen following the first EU-Central Asia summit Samarkand's legacy as a bridge between East and West makes it the ideal setting for the first-ever summit between Central Asia and the European Union. Today marks the beginning of a new chapter in our partnership. We are elevating our more PR

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Rep. Gerald Connolly, D-VA, has introduced the Crimea Annexation Non-Recognition Act, aimed at reaffirming the United States' position against recognizing Russian sovereignty over Crimea. The bill seeks to establish prohibitions on federal recognition of the annexation and any actions or assistance that could imply such recognition. This legislation arises from ongoing international tensions regarding Crimea, which Russia annexed in 2014. The act intends to solidify the U more ST

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-PA, has introduced the Protecting our Guests During Hostilities in Ukraine Act aimed at providing temporary guest status for Ukrainian nationals displaced by ongoing conflict. The legislation seeks to help individuals who were paroled into the U.S. under the Uniting for Ukraine program announced in 2022, ensuring they can live and work legally while the situation in Ukraine remains volatile. The introduction of this bill comes amid an escalating  more ST

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Sen. Richard Durbin, D-IL, has introduced the Baltic Security Initiative Act, aiming to strengthen the defensive capabilities of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania amid escalating threats, particularly from Russia. This legislation seeks to enhance military cooperation between the United States and the Baltic nations by providing financial support and strategic planning for regional security measures. The Baltic Security Initiative recognizes the heightened security challenge more ST

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following readout by spokesperson Tammy Bruce on Secretary Marco Rubio's meeting on April 3, 2025, with Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen: * * * Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen today in Brussels. Secretary Rubio reaffirmed the strong relationship between the United States and the Kingdom of Denmark. They discussed shared priorities including increasing NATO defense spen more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, April 4 -- The Council of the European Union posted the following news release: * * * Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the alignment of certain countries concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine On 14 March 2025, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2025/528. 1 The Council decided that the information concerning 126 individuals and 36 entiti more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis posted the following news: * * * The End of European Fecklessness? Over the last weeks, Europeans have been hit with tariffs, called freeloaders, and have been accused of being pathetic. This has left Europeans confused and asking themselves: after all these decades of transatlantic partnership, which most would say benefitted both sides, why the sudden change of heart? To be sure, US complaints on the shortcomings of European s more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * To Improve Republican Budget Resolution, Shaheen Offers Dozens of Amendments that Would Lower Health Care Costs, Shield Families and Businesses from Rising Prices, Keep Americans Safe and Secure (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a top member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations and Armed Services Committees and Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, w more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Tuberville Speaks with Commanders of AFRICOM & EUCOM WASHINGTON - Today,U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) participated in a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing focused on the posture of United States European Command (EUCOM) and United States Africa Command (AFRICOM). During the hearing, Senator Tuberville spoke with General Michael E. Langley, Commander of AFRICOM, about shortfalls in the more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis posted the following news: * * * Ukraine's Drones Can Inspire Taiwan's Naval Defense In 2024, off the coast of Crimea, swarms of uncrewed boats braved choppy waters and streams of bullets to attack a Russian warship. Had the vessels been crewed, they would have been suicidal or impossible. Instead, the missile corvette Ivanovets was sunk at no human cost to the attackers. Ukraine's campaign led to the rout of a larger and more p more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, April 5 -- The University of Virginia's School of Law issued the following news: * * * New Book Looks at 'Double Black Box' in National Security Professor Ashley Deeks Examines Growing Role of AI The role of artificial intelligence systems in national security decision-making, a historically opaque process, is growing. What are the consequences of this for government accountability and democratic values? This question is at the heart of "The Double Black Box: Nati more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Sen. Schiff Slams the Trump Administration's Reckless Disregard of Sensitive National Security Matters in Floor Speech "The plain, simple, indisputable fact of the matter is this: all of us, all of us, are less safe because of this administration. We are lucky - damn lucky - that no one has died as a result of their repeated incompetence and mishandling of classified information. We are damn more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, April 4 -- The Council of the European Union posted the following news release: * * * Weekly schedule of President Antonio Costa Wednesday 9 April 2025 11.30 Meeting with group of CEOs of the American Chamber of Commerce 15.30 Meeting with Prime Minister of Iceland, Kristrun Frostadottir (photo opportunity) 18.15 Meeting with Prime Minister of Ukraine, Denys Shmyhal (photo opportunity) 20.00 Meeting with Chairs of EPP, S&D and Renew Europe groups in the European more PR

GENEVA, Switzerland, April 4 -- The United Nations World Health Organization posted the following news: * * * WHO brings countries together to test collective pandemic response Over the past two days, WHO convened more than 15 countries and over 20 regional health agencies, health emergency networks and other partners to test, for the first time, a new global coordination mechanism for health emergencies. The two-day simulation, Exercise Polaris, tested WHO's Global Health Emergency Corps ( more PR