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Dimon Worries About ‘Tectonic Plates’

Wed, Jul. 15, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

Jamie DimonJPMorganChase chief Jamie Dimon warns of lurking risks that could upend Wall Street's gravy train... Iran foreign minister praises Trump's looney "guardian of the Strait" idea... State Dept. scolds NYC's international affairs unit for overplaying its hand... Historian Timothy Snyder graciously puts his '"Hitler and Stalin" lecture series online to alert people that "it" could happen here.

Biden Aide Joins Seven Letter

Mon, Jul. 13, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Greg HonanGreg Honan, who worked in the Biden White House as director of message planning and chief of staff for its office of communications, is joining public affairs firm Seven Letter as a managing director.

Lockheed Martin's Motherway Moves to USAA

Thu, Jul. 9, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

Mara MotherwayMara Motherway, who was VP of strategy and business development for Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, has joined USAA as senior VP and head of government relations.

Ballard Partners Reps German Defense Giant

Thu, Jul. 9, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

RheinmetallBallard Partners has signed to a represent the US unit of Rheinmetall, Germany’s biggest defense contractor, on Army procurement issues.

US Jews Like Mamdani More than Netanyahu

Wed, Jul. 8, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

MamdaniNew York mayor Zohran Mamdani, an outspoken critic of Israel, is more popular among American Jews than prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu... Donald Trump is the first leader since Benito Mussolini in 1934 to intervene publicly in his national team’s favor... It's surprising that JD Vance hardly uses the word "Catholic" in his memoir about his conversion to Catholicism.

On the Move: Ovid Therapeutics Hires Fort as CSO

Wed, Jul. 8, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Victoria FortOvid Therapeutics names Victoria Fort, a veteran of GCI Health, Ruder Finn and Chandler Chicco, as chief strategy officer and chief of staff to the CEO... The National Council of Farmer Cooperatives names RJ Karney VP, head of government affairs... NINICO promotes Sarah Farrant to president. She succeeds agency founder and president Nicholas Adams, who will transition to the role of executive chairman.

On the Move: Aura Names Young CMO

Tue, Jul. 7, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Steven YoungAura, an AI-powered online safety solution, names Steven Young as global CMO. Young was most recently CMO at social commerce platform Poshmark... The Computer & Communications Industry Association brings on Matt Mandel as VP federal affairs... Wiland, a consumer intelligence and marketing data company, appoints Jacqueline Popelier as chief marketing and strategy officer, effective July 14.

Japan Remains #1 in US Impact

Fri, Jul. 3, 2026

By Steve Barnes

BGR Impact IndexJapan has kept its position as the country with the strongest ties to the U.S. for the third consecutive year in the recently released 2026 BGR Impact Index.

A July 4th Like No Other

Fri, Jul. 3, 2026

By Robert L. Dilenschneider

Bob DilenschneiderAs we Americans celebrate this historic July 4, 2026, let us renew our commitment to the principles of the Declaration of Independence.

The Billion-Dollar Presidency

Wed, Jul. 1, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

TrumpCoinDonald Trump claims we are all profiting from Wall Street's rising prices, but the billion-dollar president sure did a lot better than the rest of us... Venezuela hopes the $300M in US reconstructiion aid will follow the same growth trajectory as the White House's East Wing ballroom project.

On the Move: MikeWorldWide Adds Edelman's Kayser

Wed, Jul. 1, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Darrin KayserMikeWorldWide appoints Edelman EVP Darrin Kayser as energy managing director... AXS, which provides ticketing and live event technology, names Sweta Patel CMO... Monks, a unit of Martin Sorrell’s S4 Capital, appoints Scott McBride as managing director of Southeast Asia.

Mercury Handles DC Push for Israeli Think Tank

Mon, Jun. 29, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

MisgavMisgav Institute for National Security and Zionist Strategy has hired Mercury Public Affairs for government relations advice and services, including outreach to government officials and potentially US media outlets.

The Communications Dilemma for University Presidents

Wed, Jun. 24, 2026

By Andrew Jarrell

Andrew JarrellTo successfully navigate a higher education landscape in which the level of scrutiny is constantly rising, university presidents need to establish a consistent framework for determining when an official response is—and is not—required.

Brunswick Handles Mines-to-Magnets Deal

Tue, Jun. 23, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

Energy FuelsBrunswick Group handles Denver's Energy Fuels, uranium and rare earths miner, as it acquires a German magnet company from private equity firm Ara Partners in a deal valued at $1.9B.

Armenia Tries Out Tricuro

Mon, Jun. 22, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

ArmeniaArmenia’s US embassy has hired Tricuro LLC for strategic communications, PR, media relations and assorted advisory services.

BGR Guides Terzo's DC Push

Mon, Jun. 22, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Douglas LuteBGR Group signs on to provide lobbying and PR services for Terzo, an AI financial intelligence platform. Douglas Lute, chair of BGR’s international and defense practices, will join Terzo’s board of directors.

Nobel Prize Winner Machado Gets US PR Rep

Fri, Jun. 19, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

MachadoNobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado has signed on RP&B Consulting for strategic communications services in the US on matters connected with America’s relationship with Venezuela.

Palantir Picks Avoq for DC Work

Wed, Jun. 17, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

PalantirAvoq has landed Palantir Technologies, the controversial surveillance company founded by right-wing billionaire Peter Thiel, as a client.