WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Bennie G. Thompson, D-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Bennie G. Thompson Issues Statement on Threats Against Tougaloo College Following Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett's Commencement Address Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) released the following statement on threats against Tougaloo College following Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett's commencement address: "It is unfortunate that a day of celebration at Tougal  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Mike Ezell, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * Ezell Applauds House Natural Resources Committee for Advancing Pro-Energy, Pro-America Budget Measures Congressman Mike Ezell (MS-04) released the following statement after the House Committee on Natural Resources advanced provisions in the budget reconciliation process aimed at unleashing American energy dominance--answering President Donald Trump's call to restore commonsense, science-based energy   more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * HYDE-SMITH COSPONSORS BILLS TO PROTECT AMERICAN INVESTORS, TARGET COMMUNIST CHINA MEDDLING IN U.S. MARKETS WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) has cosponsored two bills to protect American investors by cracking down on Communist China's influence in and exploitation of U.S. financial markets. Hyde-Smith is an original cosponsor of the Secure America's Finance Exchanges   more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Trent Kelly, R-Mississippi, chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly: Fleet Modernization Is Non-Negotiable in This Threat Environment Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Trent Kelly (R-MS), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, delivered the following remarks at a hearing on Air Force projection forces aviation programs and capabilities. Rep. Kel  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Bennie G. Thompson, D-Mississippi, posted the following statement in the extensions of remarks section of the Congressional Record on May 6, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise today to address the challenges and burdens placed on Black Americans during the first 100 days of the Trump Administration. Donald Trump is undoing the progress African Americans have fought for, threatening justice, equality, and our democracy. His administration has cut jobs, programs, and ser  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * Wicker, Merkley Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Resolution Celebrating National Nurses Week WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., introduced a bipartisan, bicameral resolution recognizing National Nurses Week from May 6 through May 12, 2025. U.S. Representatives Dave Joyce, R-Ohio-14, Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore.-01, Lauren Underwood, D-Ill.-14, and Jen Kiggans, R-Va.-0  more