WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Yassamin Ansari, D-Arizona, issued the following news release on Feb. 27, 2025: * * * Ansari Cosponsors American Dream and Promise Act Legislation would provide Dreamers, TPS holders, and DED beneficiaries with a pathway to citizenship WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) cosponsored the bipartisan American Dream and Promise Act of 2025, alongside co-authors of the bill, Representatives Sylvia Garcia (TX-29), Nydia Velazquez (D-NY-07) and Yvette   more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 28 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Takes Action to Protect American Workers February 28, 2025 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James and a coalition of 19 other attorneys general today urged the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia to reinstate Gwynne Wilcox, a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) member, who was dismissed by President Trump. In an amicus brief filed in  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 28 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James' Office of Special Investigation Releases Report on Death of Jermaine Hickson February 28, 2025 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James' Office of Special Investigation (OSI) today released its report on the death of Jermaine Hickson, who died on November 10, 2022, following an encounter with members of the New York City Police Department (NYPD) in   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Feb. 27, 2025: * * * Attorney General Pamela Bondi Announces 29 Wanted Defendants from Mexico Taken into U.S. Custody Today, the United States secured custody of 29 defendants from Mexico who are facing charges in districts around the country relating to racketeering, drug-trafficking, murder, illegal use of firearms, money laundering, and other crimes. The defendants taken into U.S. custody today inclu  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Feb. 27, 2025: * * * Attorney General Pamela Bondi Releases First Phase of Declassified Epstein Files Today, Attorney General Pamela Bondi, in conjunction with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), declassified and publicly released files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his sexual exploitation of over 250 underage girls at his homes in New York and Florida, among other locatio  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, March 1 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report on Feb. 28, 2025, entitled "Union Members in Georgia - 2024": * * * In 2024, union members accounted for 3.8 percent of wage and salary workers in Georgia, compared with 4.6 percent in 2023, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted that the union membership rate for the state wa  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, March 1 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report on Feb. 28, 2025, entitled "Union Members in North Carolina - 2024": * * * In 2024, union members accounted for 2.4 percent of wage and salary workers in North Carolina, compared with 2.7 percent in 2023, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted that the union membership rate fo  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, March 1 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report on Feb. 28, 2025, entitled "Union Members in South Carolina - 2024": * * * In 2024, union members accounted for 2.8 percent of wage and salary workers in South Carolina, compared with 2.3 percent in 2023, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted that the union membership rate fo  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, March 1 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report on Feb. 28, 2025, entitled "Union Members in Tennessee - 2024": * * * In 2024, union members accounted for 4.7 percent of wage and salary workers in Tennessee, compared with 6.0 percent in 2023, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted that the union membership rate for the stat  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 28 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Western Regional Information Office issued the following report on Feb. 27, 2025, entitled "Union Members in Alaska - 2024": * * * In 2024, union members accounted for 17.7 percent of wage and salary workers in Alaska, compared with 14.8 percent in 2023, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Chris Rosenlund noted that the union membership rate for the s  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 28 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Western Regional Information Office issued the following report on Feb. 27, 2025, entitled "Union Members in Arizona - 2024": * * * In 2024, union members accounted for 3.7 percent of wage and salary workers in Arizona, compared with 4.2 percent in 2023, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Chris Rosenlund noted that the union membership rate for the s  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 28 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Western Regional Information Office issued the following report on Feb. 27, 2025, entitled "Union Members in California - 2024": * * * In 2024, union members accounted for 14.5 percent of wage and salary workers in California, compared with 15.4 percent in 2023, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Chris Rosenlund noted that the union membership rate f  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 28 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Western Regional Information Office issued the following report on Feb. 27, 2025, entitled "Union Members in Hawaii - 2024": * * * In 2024, union members accounted for 26.5 percent of wage and salary workers in Hawaii, compared with 24.1 percent in 2023, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Chris Rosenlund noted that the union membership rate for the s  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 28 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Western Regional Information Office issued the following report on Feb. 27, 2025, entitled "Union Members in Idaho - 2024": * * * In 2024, union members accounted for 5.0 percent of wage and salary workers in Idaho, compared with 4.5 percent in 2023, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Chris Rosenlund noted that the union membership rate for the state  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 28 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Western Regional Information Office issued the following report on Feb. 27, 2025, entitled "Union Members in Nevada - 2024": * * * In 2024, union members accounted for 12.1 percent of wage and salary workers in Nevada, compared with 12.4 percent in 2023, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Chris Rosenlund noted that the union membership rate for the s  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 28 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Western Regional Information Office issued the following report on Feb. 27, 2025, entitled "Union Members in Oregon - 2024": * * * In 2024, union members accounted for 15.9 percent of wage and salary workers in Oregon, compared with 14.1 percent in 2023, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Chris Rosenlund noted that the union membership rate for the s  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 28 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Western Regional Information Office issued the following report on Feb. 27, 2025, entitled "Union Members in Washington - 2024": * * * In 2024, union members accounted for 16.0 percent of wage and salary workers in Washington, compared with 16.5 percent in 2023, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Chris Rosenlund noted that the union membership rate f  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney Introduces Legislation to Create State-Level Departments of Government Efficiency Washington, DC - Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today introduced the State-Level Departments of Government Efficiency Establishment Act or the State-Level DOGE Establishment Act to crack down on waste, fraud, and abuse in state governments. Specifically, this legislation conditions the di  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney Invites Oswego County Sheriff Don Hilton to President Trump's Address to a Joint Session of Congress Oswego, New York - Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today announced that Oswego County Sheriff Don Hilton will be her guest at President Trump's Address to a Joint Session of Congress. This year's Joint Address will be held on March 4 at 9:00 P.M. In 1987, Sheriff Hilton   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney Reintroduces the PLO and PA Terror Payments Accountability Act Washington, DC - Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24), alongside Reps. Mike Lawler (NY-17), Jared Moskowitz (FL-23), and Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05) reintroduced the PLO and PA Terror Payments Accountability Act. This legislation would sanction PLO and PA officials involved in pay-to-slay transactions that reward terro  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for Feb. 27, 2025 AIR FORCE Tyonek Technical Services LLC, Madison, Alabama, was awarded a $98,115,620 firm-fixed-price level of effort contract for cyber operations formal training support. This contract provides for subject matter expertise and other essential capabilities to augment and support the mission of 39th Information Operations Squadron. Work will be performed at Hurlburt Field, Flor  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for Feb. 28, 2025 NAVY Corvid Technologies LLC,* Mooresville, North Carolina, is awarded a $268,443,030 firm-fixed-price contract for the design, manufacture, and delivery of short/medium range sub-orbital vehicles configurations, including provision of ground test hardware, special test equipment, materials and required engineering support and launch support services. This contract includes opt  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 28 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * DEC Announces 2025 'I BIRD NY' Challenge DEC Announces Addition of 14 Locations to NYS Birding Trail The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced the March 1 start of the 2025 I BIRD NY Challenge for birders of all ages and abilities. The challenge provides opportunities to identify and learn about birds, and awards program f  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 28 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * DEC Reminds New Yorkers of Strategies to Avoid Coyote Conflicts The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today encouraged New Yorkers to help do their part to prevent conflicts between people and coyotes. Coyotes are found in diverse habitats across the state, including rural farmlands, forests, and suburban and urban areas. Generally, coyo  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior issued the following news release: * * * Department of the Interior Announces New 10-Year Lease and Right of Way for Williams Transco at Floyd Bennett Field WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Department of the Interior today announced that the National Park Service has signed a new 10-year lease and right of way with Williams Transco for the continued use of historic hangars in the Floyd Bennett Field unit of Gateway National Recreation Area. Th  more

WASHINGTON, March 1 -- The FBI issued the following news release on Feb. 28, 2025: * * * FBI Announces Eight FBI Subjects from Mexico in U.S. Custody The FBI is announcing eight men, including two former FBI Ten Most Wanted Fugitives, who were transferred into U.S. custody from Mexico this week. All are key subjects of FBI investigations spanning several states. Rafael Caro Quintero is a former FBI Ten Most Wanted Fugitive wanted for his alleged involvement in the kidnapping and murder of Dr  more

WASHINGTON, March 1 -- The FBI issued the following news release on Feb. 28, 2025: * * * Attorney General Pamela Bondi Announces 29 Wanted Defendants from Mexico Taken into U.S. Custody Today, the United States secured custody of 29 defendants from Mexico who are facing charges in districts around the country relating to racketeering, drug-trafficking, murder, illegal use of firearms, money laundering, and other crimes. The defendants taken into U.S. custody today include leaders and managers  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 28 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Fighting for New Yorkers: Governor Hochul Highlights 2025 State of the State Proposal to Disincentivize Private Equity Firms From Cornering the One- and Two-Family Housing Market in New York State Governor Kathy Hochul today made a stop in Rochester to highlight her 2025 State of the State proposal to give more families an opportunity to become homeowners by disincentivizing institutional inve  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Shomari C. Figures, D-Alabama, issued the following news release on Feb. 27, 2025: * * * Figures Gives Floor Statement Pressing the Trump Administration to Extend Temporary Protected Status for Haitians WASHINGTON - Today, Rep. Shomari C. Figures (AL-02), spoke on the House floor to address the recent decision by the Trump Administration to revoke Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian nationals in the United States. Highlighting the dire conditions in Haiti,  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 1 -- The Florida Chamber Foundation issued the following news: * * * Florida Chamber Foundation's Latest Analysis Shows Florida Leads the Nation for Business Relocations, Generating Four Times the Business Relocations in Texas Florida Welcomed More than 500 Net New Business Migrations Last Year The Florida Chamber Foundation has released a research brief analyzing firm migration to Florida annually. Our research team's analysis reveals that Florida continues to le  more

WASHINGTON, March 1 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Four Key Moments: Hearing on America's Trade Enforcement Priorities WASHINGTON, D.C. - Following the initiation of a comprehensive review of America's trade policies ordered by President Trump, the Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee held a hearing to examine America's trade enforcement priorities. In the first Trump term, strong and strategic trade enfor  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- In February 2025, a comprehensive report titled "Contribution of General Aviation to the US Economy in 2023" was released by PwC, commissioned by the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA). This detailed study shines a spotlight on the significant economic impact of general aviation--defined as all non-commercial and non-military aviation--across the United States, revealing its role as a powerhouse supporting jobs, income, and growth. With data from 2023, the r  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, issued the following news release on Feb. 27, 2025: * * * Gillen Joins Gottheimer, Lawler, and Bacon in Reintroducing Legislation to Provide Early Detection Cancer Tests for Firefighters GARDEN CITY, NY - Today, Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers in reintroducing the bipartisan Firefighter Investments to Recognize Exposure to Cancer Act, known as the FIRE Cancer Act, to ensure that professional and vo  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 28 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Request for Proposals to Transform Underutilized Hell's Kitchen Site Near Intrepid Museum Into Vibrant Mixed-Use Development Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a Request for Proposals for the redevelopment of 621 West 45th Street, a state-owned parcel in the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood of Manhattan. The site, currently utilized as a surface parking lot, spans appro  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * HOUSE DEMOCRATS PUSH BACK AGAINST ATTACKS ON CFPB AND DEFEND AMERICAN CONSUMERS IN COURT Washington, D.C. -- Ranking Member of the House Financial Services Committee Maxine Waters (CA-43) in conjunction with House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08), Assistant Leader Joe Neguse (CO-02), Ranking Member of the Judiciary Committee Jamie Raskin (MD-08) and the Litigati  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * HOUSE DEMOCRATS PUSH BACK AGAINST ATTACKS ON CFPB AND DEFEND AMERICAN CONSUMERS IN COURT Washington, D.C. -- Ranking Member of the House Financial Services Committee Maxine Waters (CA-43) in conjunction with House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08), Assistant Leader Joe Neguse (CO-02), Ranking Member of the Judiciary Committee Jamie Raskin (MD-08) and the Litigation and Rapid Response Task  more

WASHINGTON, March 1 -- The House Education and the Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-875) on the Healthy Competition for Better Care Act (H.R. 3120), which aims to ban anticompetitive terms in facility and insurance contracts that limit access to higher quality and lower cost care. The report was advanced by Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, on Dec. 16, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose H.R. 3120, the Healthy Competition for Better Care Act, amends the Employee Retirem  more

WASHINGTON, March 1 -- The House Education and the Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-877) on a joint resolution (H.J.Res. 181), providing for congressional disapproval under Chapter 8 of Title 5 of the U.S. Code of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Definition of 'Employer'-Association Health Plans". The report was advanced by Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, on Dec. 16, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * PURPOSE The purpose of H.J. Res. 181 is to disap  more

WASHINGTON, March 1 -- The House Education and the Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-877) on a joint resolution (H.J.Res. 181), providing for congressional disapproval under Chapter 8 of Title 5 of the U.S. Code of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Definition of 'Employer'-Association Health Plans". The report was advanced by Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, on Dec. 16, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 1 of 2) MINORITY VIEWS INTRODUCTION Committee  more

WASHINGTON, March 1 -- The House Education and the Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-878) on a joint resolution (H.J.Res. 142), providing for congressional disapproval under Chapter 8 of Title 5 of the U.S. Code of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Retirement Security Rule: Definition of an Investment Advice Fiduciary". The report was advanced by Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, on Dec. 16, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 1 of 3) Introduction DOL   more

WASHINGTON, March 1 -- The House Education and the Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-876) on the Transparent Telehealth Bills Act of 2024 (H.R. 9457), which aims to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to prohibit increased payments under a group health plan or group health insurance coverage for telehealth services furnished by a provider located at a facility. The report was advanced by Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, on Dec. 16, 2024. Here are excerpt  more

WASHINGTON, March 1 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Meeks Issues Statement on Embarrassing Trump-Zelensky Meeting Washington, DC - Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement concerning President Trump's embarrassing and dangerous conduct in his Oval Office meeting with Ukrainian President Zelensky: "The world just watched t  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- A report released in January 2025 by the Intelligent Transportation Society of America (ITS America), titled "A Blueprint for Transportation Technology: Delivering Safe, Efficient, and Resilient Transportation," outlines a transformative plan to overhaul the nation's transportation system through cutting-edge technology. Beyond the ITS America leadership and its diverse board--including heavyweights like Caltrans, Toyota, and Verizon--the report calls for a seismic shift i  more

WASHINGTON, March 1 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Feb. 28, 2025: * * * Federal Task Force to Combat Antisemitism Announces Visits to 10 College Campuses that Experienced Incidents of Antisemitism The Federal Task Force to Combat Anti-Semitism announced that it will be visiting 10 university campuses that have experienced antisemitic incidents since October 2023. Created pursuant to President Trump's Executive Order on Additional Measures to Combat Anti  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following weekly report entitled "Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims" for week ending Feb. 22, 2025. * * * SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending February 22, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 242,000, an increase of 22,000 from the previous week's revised level. The previous week's level was revised up by 1,000 from 219,000 to 220,000. The 4-week moving average was 224,000, an increase of 8,500   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Nick LaLota, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LaLota and Fellow Veterans Spearhead Bipartisan Navy and Marine Corps Caucus in Congress Washington, D.C. - This week, Representatives Nick LaLota (R-NY) and Chris Deluzio (D-PA), both Navy Veterans, hosted the official kickoff event for the bipartisan Navy and Marine Corps Caucus in the 119th Congress. The gathering brought together Members of Congress and senior Navy and Marine Corps officials to r  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON WHITE HOUSE MEETING WITH PRESIDENT ZELENSKY Brooklyn, NY - Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: President Trump and his administration continue to embarrass America on the world stage. Today's White House meeting with the President of Ukraine was appalling and will only serve to further embolden Vladim  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON WHITE HOUSE MEETING WITH PRESIDENT ZELENSKY Brooklyn, NY - Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: President Trump and his administration continue to embarrass America on the world stage. Today's White House meeting with the President of Ukraine was appalling and will only serve to further embolden Vladimir Putin, a brutal dictato  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "DONALD TRUMP AND THE REPUBLICANS AREN'T FOCUSED ON ADDRESSING THE HIGH COST OF LIVING IN THE UNITED STATES" Brooklyn, NY - Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference with Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Adriano Espaillat to highlight the impact of the reckless Republican budget on New York City and everyday Americans. LEADER   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "DONALD TRUMP AND THE REPUBLICANS AREN'T FOCUSED ON ADDRESSING THE HIGH COST OF LIVING IN THE UNITED STATES" Brooklyn, NY - Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference with Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Adriano Espaillat to highlight the impact of the reckless Republican budget on New York City and everyday Americans. LEADER JEFFRIES: Good morning, I'  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news: * * * Making an Impact -- Coast Guard Intelligence in the 1980s and 1990s The Long Blue Line blog series has been publishing Coast Guard history essays for over 15 years. To access hundreds of these service stories, visit the Coast Guard Historian's Office's Long Blue Line online archives, located here: THE LONG BLUE LINE (uscg.mil) On Monday morning, my staff gave me an excellent wrap-up   more

WASHINGTON, March 1 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Meeks Issues Statement on Embarrassing Trump-Zelensky Meeting Washington, DC - Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement concerning President Trump's embarrassing and dangerous conduct in his Oval Office meeting with Ukrainian President Zelensky: "The world just w  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * MENG STATEMENT ON FIRING OF NOAA EMPLOYEES WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (NY-06), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies (CJS), released the following statement on the firing of weather forecasters and other employees at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA): "Once again, the reckless Trump Administra  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York issued the following news release: * * * Mexican Cartel Leader Jesus Mendez-Vargas In U.S. Custody On Drug Importation Charge U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of New York Jesus Mendez-Vargas Was a Leader of the Ruthless La Familia Michoacana Cartel's Narcotics Trafficking Enterprise, Responsible for Importing Vast Quantities of Methamphetamine and Cocaine into the United States Matthew Podols  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The U.S. Postal Service issued the following news release: * * * New Forever stamps capture the beauty of the Appalachian Trail Feb. 28, 2025 # New Forever Stamps Capture the Beauty of the Appalachian Trail It Spans 14 States and Nearly 2,200 Miles DAWSONVILLE, Ga. -- A first-day-of-issue dedication ceremony for the Appalachian Trail Forever stamps was held today at Amicalola Falls State Park. The stunning images will bring a touch of the outdoors to First-Class M  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: * * * NUWC Division Newport will co-host New Bedford Whaling Museum's Navy Day on March 22 NEWPORT, R.I. - The 2025 edition of Navy Day at the New Bedford Whaling Museum, hosted in conjunction with the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport, will be held March 22, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the museum located at 18 Johnny Cake Hill in New Bedford, Massachusetts. The museum will be open from 9 a.m.  more

WASHINGTON, March 1 -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New York, issued the following news release on Feb. 28, 2025: * * * Ocasio-Cortez Sends Letter to AG Bondi on Homan Threats WASHINGTON, DC --Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi asking for clarification on whether the Department of Justice (DOJ) has bowed to political pressure from "Border Czar" Tom Homan and launched an investigation against her for educating her community abou  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- A report released in January 2025, by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), titled "Impact of Cost Sharing on Breast Cancer Follow-Up Screening: Out of Pocket Costs for Follow-Up Tests After Abnormal Screening Mammogram and Their Impact on Breast Cancer Survival," exposes how out-of-pocket expenses for follow-up diagnostic tests are jeopardizing women's health across the United States. The study, conducted in partnership with FTI Consulting, highligh  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla Announces LA Fire Captain, Union Leader Frank Lima as Guest for 2025 Presidential Address Padilla and Lima survey the devastation of the Los Angeles fires [January 8, 2025] Additional photos of Senator Padilla and Captain Lima are available here. WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), co-chair of the bipartisan Senate Wildfire Caucus, announced that Frank Lim  more

BROOKLYN, New York, Feb. 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York issued the following news release: * * * Rafael Caro Quintero "Narco of Narcos" and Murderer of DEA Agent Enrique "Kiki" Camarena, and Vicente Carrillo Fuentes, Former Leader of the Juarez Cartel, Expelled to the United States Both Defendants Face Mandatory Life Imprisonment, and Could Face the Death Penalty, if Convicted Rafael Caro Quintero (Caro Quintero) and Vicente Carrillo Fuentes (Carri  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Mark Green, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Green's Bill Calls Wrap on CCP Censorship in Hollywood Read the exclusive by Jon Michael Raasch in the Daily Mail WASHINGTON--This week, Rep. Mark Green reintroduced the Stopping Communist Regimes from Engaging in Edits Now Act (SCREEN Act). This bill prohibits the State Department, as well as other government entities, from assisting studios that censor American films for the Chinese Communis  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Representative Adriano Espaillat To Deliver Democratic Spanish Language Response To President Trump's Joint Session NEW YORK, NY - Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) will deliver the Democratic Spanish language response to President Trump's Joint Address on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Said Rep. Espaillat, "Democrats must lead the American people's response to many of the Trump administratio  more

WASHINGTON, March 1 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Lawler, Tenney, Gottheimer, and Moskowitz Reintroduce Bill to Sanction Palestinian Officials and Entities That Fund Terrorism Washington, D.C. - 2/27/2025... Today, Reps. Mike Lawler (NY-17), Claudia Tenney (NY-24), Jared Moskowitz (FL-23), and Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05), reintroduced the PLO and PA Terror Payments Accountability Act. This legislation would sanction PLO and PA officials involved i  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Schumer, Gillibrand and Goldman deliver $2 million federal 'Reconnecting Communities' grant for Arches Plaza to connect several lower Manhattan communities separated by the Brooklyn Bridge Underutilized Space Under Bridge Will Be Made Accessible for Tens of Thousands of New Yorkers, Providing Community Hub, Recreation, More Transportation Options and Economic & Climate Benefits View Photos from   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following news release: * * * SEC Charges Justinas Butkus with Orchestrating $4 Million Fraud Butkus used fraudulent investment firms TBO Capital and Gray Capital to scam investors Washington D.C., Feb. 27, 2025 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission today filed charges against Justinas Butkus, of Lithuania, and two companies he owned and controlled, HMC Trading LLC and HMC Management LLC, for fraudulently raising ap  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 27 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Governor Kathy Hochul on Consent Award to End Work Stoppage at State Correctional Facilities "My top priority is the safety of all New Yorkers, and for the past 11 days, I have deployed every possible State resource to protect the well-being of correction officers, the incarcerated population and local communities across New York. Working with a mediator, we have reached a conse  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Tonko Blasts Trump for Turning his Back on Ukraine, Democracy & American Values AMSTERDAM, NY -- Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20), released the following statement today calling out President Donald Trump for abandoning Ukraine after talks between him and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dissolved. "President Zelenskyy and the people of Ukraine are fighting for their freedom and for their  more

WASHINGTON, March 1 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following news release on Feb. 28, 2025: * * * Preliminary Report on Foreign Holdings of U.S. Securities at End-June 2024 Washington - Preliminary data from the June 2024 benchmark survey of foreign portfolio holdings of U.S. securities were released today on the Treasury website at https://home.treasury.gov/data/treasury-international-capital-tic-system/us-liabilities-to-foreigners-from-holdings-of-us-securities. Final sur  more

WASHINGTON, March 1 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, issued the following news release on Feb. 28, 2025: * * * Velazquez Introduces Bill to Award Congressional Gold Medal to Trailblazing Afro-Latino, Puerto Rican Historian Arturo A. Schomburg WASHINGTON- Today, Congresswoman Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY) introduced legislation to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Arturo Alfonso Schomburg, a pioneering historian, writer, and activist, in recognition of his groundbreaking work in preserv  more

WASHINGTON, March 1 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, issued the following news release on Feb. 28, 2025: * * * Velazquez Introduces Resolution to Designate Community Arts Education Day WASHINGTON-- Today, Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY) introduced a resolution to designate February 28, 2025, as Community Arts Education Day to highlight the vital role of the arts in education and community development. The resolution raises awareness of how community arts education in forms such as danc  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 28 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Addresses Consent Award to End Work Stoppage at State Correctional Facilities Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul addressed the consent award to end work stoppage at state correctional facilities. Last night, mediator Martin Scheinman released a statement outlining the terms agreed to by DOCCS and NYSCOPBA. VIDEO : The event is availab  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Whitehouse, Blumenthal File Ethics Complaints Against Acting Deputy Attorney General Bove Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), senior members of the Senate Judiciary Committee and former U.S. Attorneys, today filed ethics complaints against Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove with the Department of Justice's Office of Professional Res  more