ALBANY, New York, Feb. 7 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Leads Multistate Coalition in Suing to Stop Elon Musk and DOGE's Attacks on Americans February 7, 2025 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a coalition of 18 other attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the Trump administration to stop the unauthorized disclosure of Americans' private information and sensitive data. Attorney Gener  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 8 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mid-Atlantic Regional Information Office issued the following report on Feb. 5, 2025, entitled "Changing Compensation Costs in the Philadelphia Metropolitan Area - December 2024": * * * Compensation costs for private industry workers increased 3.6 percent in the Philadelphia-Reading-Camden, PA-NJ-DE-MD, Combined Statistical Area (CSA) for the year ended December 2024, the U.S. Bureau of L  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following report (No. USDL-25-0131) on Feb. 5, 2025, entitled "Metropolitan Area Employment and Unemployment - December 2024": * * * Unemployment rates were higher in December than a year earlier in 266 of the 389 metropolitan areas, lower in 95 areas, and unchanged in 28 areas, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. A total of 85 areas had jobless rates of less than 3.0 percent and  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Rep. Dan Meuser, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Feb. 7, 2025: Yesterday, Congressman Dan Meuser (PA-09), Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee's Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee, held his first hearing titled "Operation Choke Point 2.0: The Biden Administration's Efforts to Put Crypto in the Crosshairs." The hearing examined how federal regulators during the Biden Administration used their supervisory authority to debank digita  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Dan Goldman Demands Information on National Security Impact of Trump's Hiring Freeze on US Cybersecurity Critical Cybersecurity Agency Does Not Have Single Job Posting Listed Lack of Onboarding and Recruitment Makes Nation More Susceptible to Foreign Attacks Read Letter Here (link is external) Washington, D.C. - Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) joined Ranking Member of the Committe  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney Introduces Legislation to Stop Funding Chinese Research Washington, DC - Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today introduced the Stop Funding Our Adversaries Act to prohibit federal spending on funding research in China or any entity owned by China. From FY 2015 to FY 2021, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) reported (link is external) agencies provided $28.9 m  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney Reintroduces the New Markets Tax Credit Extension Act Washington, DC - Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today introduced the New Markets Tax Credit Extension (NMTC) Act alongside Rep. Kelly (R-PA), Rep. Sewell (D-AL), and Rep. Davis (D-IL). This legislation would make the NMTC permanent, index the allocation to inflation in future years, and exempt NMTC investments from t  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for Feb. 6, 2025 ARMY ITC Defense Corp.,* North Charleston, South Carolina, was awarded an $82,384,032 hybrid (cost-no-fee, cost-plus-fixed-fee, firm-fixed-price) contract for programmatic support services. Bids were solicited via the internet with five received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of Feb. 28, 2030. Army Contracting Com  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for Feb. 6, 2025 ARMY ITC Defense Corp.,* North Charleston, South Carolina, was awarded an $82,384,032 hybrid (cost-no-fee, cost-plus-fixed-fee, firm-fixed-price) contract for programmatic support services. Bids were solicited via the internet with five received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of Feb. 28, 2030. Army Contracting Com  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for Feb. 7, 2025 NAVY Rolls-Royce Corp., Indianapolis, Indiana, is awarded a $167,383,203 firm fixed priced contract for production of 40 MT7 turboshaft engines, ancillary parts, installation kits, and a portable test tool inspection in support of the Ship to Shore Connector Program, Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC), 100 Class craft. This contract includes options which, if exercised, would brin  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 7 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * DEC Announces Conservation Easement in Southold for Public Access and Habitat Protection Complements Recent and Future Easement Purchases and Supports State's 30x30 Initiative New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar today announced the acquisition of a 29.8-acre conservation easement at the Harold A. Reese Pre  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), through the National Institute of Justice (NIJ), has announced a 30-day public comment period for the proposed National Study of Interpersonal Violence Experienced by Young Adults. This longitudinal study aims to examine risk and protective factors related to intimate partner violence, nonconsensual sexual contact, and stalking among individuals aged 18-24, both in and out of college. Public comments will be accepted until March  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Education has released the following public communication dated Jan. 27, 2025, from the New York State Education Department: * * * TO: National Center for Education Statistics (IES) Department of Education (ED) RE: Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; EDFacts Data Collection School Years 2025-26, 2026-27, and 2027-28 (With 2024-25 Continuation); Docket No.: ED-2024-SCC-0142 * * * The following comments are provided by New Y  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on Feb. 6, 2025: New York, N.Y. - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin announced that President Donald J. Trump has appointed Michael Martucci as the Regional Administrator for EPA Region 2. As Regional Administrator for EPA Region 2, Mike is overseeing the EPA's work to carry out important priorities of the administration's environmental agenda and protect the people of t  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- The FBI issued the following news release on Feb. 7, 2025: * * * FBI Announces Nationwide Crackdown on South American Theft Groups This week, the FBI announced a coordinated operation spanning multiple jurisdictions to investigate burglaries that targeted the homes of several professional athletes. The burglaries are believed to have been orchestrated by members of South American Theft Groups, also referred to as SATGs. These arrests and searches are part of the FBI's o  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- The FBI issued the following news release: * * * FBI New York Seeking Victim Information in Investigation Into Individuals Charged with Running a Fencing Operation for South American Theft Groups in Manhattan's Diamond District The FBI New York Field Office is seeking to identify potential victims of the operators of Big Apple General Buyers. Dimitriy Nezhinskiy and Juan Villar, operators of Big Apple General Buyers--located at 75 West 47th Street, Suite 3A, New York, NY  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has added video material to the record of a news distortion complaint filed against CBS Broadcasting Inc., licensee of WCBS, New York. The complaint, filed by the Center for American Rights in October 2024, alleges that WCBS distorted the news during a "60 Minutes" interview. A Public Notice issued February 5, 2025, announced the initial complaint and included a transcript and video of the interview provided by WCBS. A subsequen  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has released the following public communication dated Jan. 13, 2025, from the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene: * * * Re: Voluntary Sodium Reduction Goals: Target Mean and Recommended Maximum Concentrations for Sodium in Commercially Processed, Packaged, and Prepared Foods. [FDA2014-D-0055] * * * The New York City (NYC) Health Department is pleased to submit a comment rega  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following weekly digest: * * * Commission meetings and hearings No open meetings or executive sessions were scheduled this week. * * * Enforcement The Commission made public four closed cases, as follows. For more information, see the case documents in the Enforcement Search System. MUR 8241 COMPLAINANT: Samuel Manley RESPONDENTS: William Timmons for Congress and Lisa Lisker, in her official capacity as treasurer (the Comm  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration has released the following public communication dated Dec. 27, 2024, from Via Transportation Inc., New York: * * * Via Comments on Proposed Update to Third Party Contracting Guidance Docket Number FTA-2024-0015 * * * Thank you for the opportunity to provide comments on this important proposed update to the circular governing third party contracting. Via is a transit technology company that works with   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * FOLLOWING PUSH BY CONGRESSMAN RYAN AND HUDSON VALLEY SHERIFFS, HALT FENTANYL ACT PASSES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Following Push by Congressman Ryan and Hudson Valley Sheriffs, HALT Fentanyl Act Passes House of Representatives Last week, Ryan, with support from Ulster County Sheriff Figueroa, Orange County Sheriff Arteta, and Dutchess County Sheriff Imperati, demanded Speaker Johnson bring bill to floor  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, issued the following news release on Feb. 6, 2025: * * * Gillen Urges Path Forward on Funding World Trade Center Health Program * * * Today, Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) released the following statement after H.R. 835, the 9/11 Memorial and Museum Act, passed the House by a strong bipartisan vote. Gillen was an original co-sponsor of the legislation: "9/11 forever changed America - thousands of innocent Americans, including 349 Nass  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, ranking member of the House Administration Committee, issued the following statement on Feb. 6, 2025: * * * Today, Rep. Joe Morelle (NY-25), the top Democrat on the Committee on House Administration, issued the following statement after Ellen Weintraub was sent a letter (https://x.com/EllenLWeintraub/status/1887648967300694270) authored by President Trump informing her she has been removed as chair. "The President's actions demonstrate h  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 7, 2025: Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today criticized the Trump Administration's decision to bypass Congress and immediately proceed with billions of dollars in arms sales to Israel. Meeks condemned the move as a blatant disregard for long-standing Congressional prerogative, citing th  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on Feb. 7, 2025: * * * Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement in response to the United States District Court for the District of Columbia's signal it will temporarily halt the Trump Administration's attempt to shutter the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID):   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * ICE Newark arrest of Chilean national leads to federal charges NEWARK, N.J. - A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrest led to Gustavo Ignacio Salas Ortega, 33, a Chilean alien, being charged Feb. 4 in the U.S. District Court in Newark, New Jersey, with one count of conspiracy to receive stolen property that had crossed state lines and one count  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division has released the following public communication dated Jan. 16, 2025, from Legal Momentum, New York: * * * To: Daniel Navarrete Director Division of Regulations, Legislation, and Interpretation Wage and Hour Division U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue NW Room S-3502 Washington, DC 20210 Re: Comments In Support of Eliminating the Subminimum Wage Under FLSA Sec. 14(c), RIN 1235-AA14 * * * Dear Direct  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division has released the following public communication dated Jan. 16, 2025, from the National Center for Law and Economic Justice, New York: * * * To: Division of Regulations, Legislation, and Interpretation Wage and Hour Division U.S. Department of Labor, Room S-3502 200 Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC 20210 RE: RIN 1235-AA14, Proposed Phase Out of Section 14(c) Certificates * * * To Whom It May Concern: The Nati  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division has released the following public communication dated Jan. 16, 2025, from the National Women's Law Center: * * * To: Daniel Navarrete Director, Division of Regulations, Legislation, and Interpretation Wage & Hour Division, U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue NW, Room S-3502 Washington, DC 20210 Re: Comments in Support of Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, RIN 1235-AA14, Employment of Workers with Disabiliti  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division has released the following testimony dated Jan. 16, 2025, from Maureen Gallagher, executive director of the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress, Burlington: * * * To: Division of Regulations, Legislation, and Interpretation, Wage and Hour Division U.S. Department of Labor, Room S-3502 200 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20210 Re: Employment of Workers with Disabilities under Section 14(c) of the Fair Labor St  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Nick LaLota, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LaLota Secures U.S. Army Corps Commitment to Dredge Montauk Inlet Montauk, NY - Congressman Nick LaLota (NY-01) announced today that following weeks of persistent engagement, he has secured a commitment from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to begin emergency dredging at Montauk Inlet as early as February 14. This commitment follows multiple meetings, culminating in a Zoom meeting today where   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Nick LaLota, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LaLota Votes to Protect Long Island Families and Combat Illicit Fentanyl WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Nick LaLota (NY-01), released the following statement after voting to pass H.R. 27 the Halt All Lethal Trafficking (HALT) of Fentanyl Act (link is external), strengthening Law Enforcement's ability to prosecute traffickers, disrupt supply chains and impose stricter penalties on those distributing these let  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release on Feb. 6, 2025: Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference with Whip Katherine Clark, Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar, Rep. Sean Casten and Rep. Haley Stevens where they announced the introduction of the Taxpayer Data Protection Act, which will ensure that the confidential information of the American people is protected from unelected, out-of-control billionaires. LEADER JEFFRIES: House   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release on Feb. 7, 2025: Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he emphasized that House Democrats will continue to push back against the far-right extremism being unleashed on the American people. LEADER JEFFRIES: Good morning, everyone. This is now day 19 of the new administration and we were told that Republicans were prepared to lower the high cost of living for everyday Americ  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release on Feb. 7, 2025: Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he emphasized that House Democrats will continue to push back against the far-right extremism being unleashed on the American people. LEADER JEFFRIES: Good morning, everyone. This is now day 19 of the new administration and we were told that Republicans were prepared to lower the high cost of   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * MENG AND HOUSE COLLEAGUES DEMAND ANSWERS ON MUSK'S TREASURY ACCESS WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) announced today that she and 154 House Democrats sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expressing concerns over Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) associates' access to the federal government's payment system, which includes sensitive personal data,  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 8 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Feb. 7, 2025: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that, as part of New York State's continued effort to combat the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), the Department of Agriculture and Markets (AGM) has issued a new Notice and Order for live bird markets that have not had a detection of HPAI in New York City and Westchester, Suffolk, and Nassau counties. The order requires those mar  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 8 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news on Feb. 7, 2025: New York City Mayor Eric Adams today continued "Jobs Week" by awarding $2.1 million to nine organizations to create, expand, and implement apprenticeships in diverse sectors and connect more underserved New Yorkers to good-paying careers. This funding will help three organizations develop new apprenticeship programs and another six organizations grow existing programs. Today's investment will also help  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 8 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news on Feb. 7, 2025: New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) Commissioner Vilda Vera Mayuga today ended "Jobs Week " by kicking off the tax season and urging all eligible New Yorkers to file their taxes for free through "NYC Free Tax Prep." NYC Free Tax Prep provides free, professional tax preparation services that help New Yorkers keep their full refund, includi  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Nadler, Chu Reintroduce Legislation to Make Polluters Pay for Fueling Climate Crisis Today, Representatives Jerry Nadler (D-NY) and Judy Chu (D-CA) reintroduced the Polluters Pay Climate Fund Act, legislation to require the biggest polluters to begin paying their fair share to confront the climate crisis. The Members' legislation requires the largest U.S.-based fossil fuel extractors and oil refine  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Nadler, Wasserman Schultz Announce Historic Formation of Congressional Jewish Caucus Today, U.S. Reps. Jerrold Nadler (NY-12) and Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) announce the creation of the Congressional Jewish Caucus. Earlier today, Jewish Members of Congress adopted a proposal developed by Reps. Nadler and Wasserman Schultz to formalize a Caucus that will serve as an official forum for Jewish  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 8 -- The New York State Department of Health issued the following news release: * * * New York State Department of Health Provides Update on Latest CDPAP Transition Progress More Than 35,000 Consumers and 32,000 Workers Have Either Started or Completed the Registration Process As Registration Continues to Accelerate, Department Remains on Track to Meet April 1 Goal $10 Million Mystery Donor Funding Attacks on CDPAP Reform ALBANY, N.Y. (February 7, 2025) - The New Yor  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Newhouse Strengthens Market Access for Farmers in Bipartisan Legislation WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) introduced the Agriculture Export Promotion Act of 2025 to increase funding to the Market Access Program (MAP) and Foreign Market Development Program (FMD) and help American farmers compete in global markets. "Farmers in Central Washington, and across the country, rely on st  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- The White House issued the following news release on Feb. 7, 2025: President Donald Trump announced appointments to the White House Faith Office. Pastor Paula White-Cain will return to the White House as a Special Government Employee and Senior Advisor of the newly created White House Faith Office. In the last 40 years, White-Cain has expanded her influence globally in almost 200 countries, ministering, fighting for religious freedom and humanitarian rights, and advocatin  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- President Donald J. Trump issued the following remarks at the National Prayer Breakfast: * * * THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much. This is very beautiful, I must say. This is a beautiful place. And our country is starting to do very well again. It's happening fast -- a little faster than people thought. Thank you especially to Senator Marshall for the beautiful introduction. Appreciate it very much. Thank you. Great senator you are. I also want to thank a friend and a  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, issued the following statement on Feb. 6, 2025: Today, Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) released the following statement after H.R. 1007, the Antisemitism Awareness Act, was reintroduced in the House. Gillen is an original co-sponsor of the reintroduced bill and joined Reps. Lawler and Gottheimer in speaking at the reintroduction press conference. "The scenes we've seen from our schools and college campuses since October 7th, including Co  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release on Feb. 7, 2025: * * * Takes action to protect sensitive information and essential benefits like Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid * * * (Rochester, N.Y.)--Today, Congressman Joe Morelle took action to protect the American people following alarming reports (https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-elon-musk-doge-live-updates-2027182) that Elon Musk has been granted access to key data systems and sensi  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Virginia, issued the following news on Feb. 6, 2025: Yesterday, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) participated in a ceremony at the White House as the President signed a new Executive Order to protect safety, fairness, and dignity in women's sports. This commonsense Executive Order upholds the promise of Title IX and gives women and girls the equal opportunity to participate and excel in competitive sports. The Congresswoman celebrated this historic mom  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: Holmes, NY - 2/7/25... Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) announced legislation honoring former Dutchess County Sheriff Adrian "Butch" Anderson by designating the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 298 Route 292 in Holmes as the "Sheriff Adrian 'Butch' Anderson Post Office Building." Adrian "Butch" Anderson began his career in law enforcement in 1970 when he was appointed Deputy Sher  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release on Feb. 7, 2025: Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) introduced the Endowment Accountability Act, a bill aimed at ensuring wealthy universities use their massive endowments to benefit students and academic programs rather than hoarding billions in tax-advantaged funds. "If these institutions aren't using their resources to lower tuition, expand financial aid, and improve student services, then they should   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Rep. John Mannion, D-New York, issued the following news release on Feb. 7, 2025: * * * Representative Mannion joined his colleagues to request an in person meeting with U.S. Department of Education officials to discuss proposed plans to dismantle the Department; Members of Congress were denied entry to the building * * * Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) today joined Members of Congress at the Department of Education to demand answers from Acting Secretary Denise   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 21-civ-01772; S.D.N.Y. filed March 2, 2021) involving Airborne Wireless Network, Tim Kabilafkas Revocable Trust, Magdaline Kablifafkas 1989 Trust, Kalistratos Kabilafkas and Timoleon Kabilafkas: * * * On January 15, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York entered a final judgment against technology company, Airborne Wireless Network, its undisclosed control pers  more

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, Feb. 7 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following remarks on Feb. 5, 2025, by Secretary Marco Rubio and Dominican President Luis Abinader at a joint press availability at the Palacio Nacional: * * * MODERATOR: (Via interpreter) Ladies and gentlemen, let us welcome His Excellency Luis Abinader, the constitutional president of the Dominican Republic; and His Excellency Marco Rubio, Secretary of State of the United States of America. (Applause.) Good afte  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of State has determined that certain artifacts being imported from abroad for the exhibition "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York are of cultural significance and that their temporary display within the United States serves the national interest. The exhibition will explore the evolution and influence of Black fashion, highlighting the craftsmanship, cultural narratives, and historical significance of  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: * * * Sullivan, Cramer Introduce IRON DOME Act to Defend Against Chinese, Russian Missile Threats Legislation Complements President Trump's "Iron Dome" Executive Order WASHINGTON --U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) and Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), members of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), today introduced the Increasing Response Options and Deterrence of Missile Engagements (IRON DOME) Act, legi  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Lori Trahan, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Trahan Blasts Republican Abdication as Elon Musk Seizes Control of Government for Personal Benefit Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) delivered the following opening remarks today at an Energy and Commerce Committee hearing in the Health Subcommittee on "Combatting Existing and Emerging Drug Threats" Today, we're discussing existing and emerging drug threats while one e  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senate Passes Resolution to Remember the Victims of DCA Plane Crash WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. Senate passed a resolution introduced by U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kan.), Mark Warner (D-Va.) and Tim Kaine (D-Va.) to honor and remember the victims of the collision between American Airlines Flight 5342 and U.S. Army Aviation Brigade Priority Air Transport 25 on Janua  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch Statement on DOGE Threatening to Dismantle FEMA WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today reacted to reporting that Elon Musk's so called "Department of Government Efficiency," or DOGE, has started to review disaster recovery grant programs at FEMA, and gained private and sensitive data of disaster victims: "Disaster-impacted communities in Vermont and across America have been t  more