WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Markey Statement on Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Washington (January 15, 2025) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) released the following statement after Israel and Hamas agreed to a cease-fire deal. "I welcome the great news of a cease-fire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas. This is a moment of hope and peace after more than a year of despair for the Israeli and American hosta  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Markey, Wyden, and Booker, and Rep. Khanna Announce Legislation to Extend TikTok Ban Deadline 170 million American users, including small businesses and non-profit organizations, would be impacted by January 19 deadline Bill Text (PDF) Washington (January 14, 2025) - Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Cory Booker (D-N.J.) and Representative Ro Khanna (CA-1  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren Statement on Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Deal Washington, D.C. - In response to the Biden-Harris administration's announcement of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren released the below statement: "I'm relieved to hear that a ceasefire deal has been reached, and that hostages--including the Americans who were ripped from their families--are coming hom  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren, Coons, Sherman, Pocan, Chu, Hoyer Lead Over 130 Members of Congress Urging Trump Nominees to Expand Popular IRS Direct File Program Free Filing Program Will Save Taxpayers $11 Billion "The Direct File pilot program has proved that it is efficient, cost-effective, user-friendly, and secure--a pilot program that already meets the DOGE leaders' goals." Text of Letter (PDF) Washi  more