HURLBURT FIELD, Florida, May 16 -- The U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command issued the following news: * * * 137th SOW OKANG Airmen maneuver through TRADEWINDS25 By Senior Airman Erika Chapa, 137th Special Operations Wing Mission Ready Airmen assigned to the 137th Special Operations Wing mission sustainment team, Oklahoma Air National Guard, strengthened critical self-sustaining skills and assessed their ability to operate in multiple expeditionary environments across the Caribbean duri  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, ranking member of the of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform and Antitrust, issued the following news release: * * * Antitrust Subcommittee Ranking Member Nadler's Opening Statement at Hearing on Republican Attacks on Science and Public Health Washington, D.C. (May 14, 2025)--Today, Rep. Jerrold Nadler, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitr  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 (TNSLrpt) -- Better Markets, a public interest non-profit, issued a report titled "Let's Not Make the Same Mistakes With Stock Trading as We Made With Sports Gambling" on May 14, 2025, cautioning against the expansion of stock trading hours to a 24/7 model. The 11-page report, authored by Benjamin Schiffrin, draws parallels with the legalization of sports gambling, which it argues has led to an epidemic of addiction, and suggests that around-the-clock stock trading would pose   more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal & Colleagues Demand Answers on Chaos at the World Trade Center Health Program [HARTFORD, CT] - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) joined his colleagues U.S. Senators Kristen Gillibrand (D-NY), Chuck Schumer (D-NY), and Andy Kim (D-NJ) demanding answers from Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on ongoing chaos, recurring cuts, sudden reversals, and lack  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on May 15, 2025: * * * Chairs Walberg, Williams, Babin, and Moolenaar Pen Letters to University Systems on the Risk of Chinese Infiltration Yesterday, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI); Small Business Committee Chairman Roger Williams (R-TX); Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chairman Brian Babin (R-TX); and Select Co  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 15 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services posted the following commentary to the New York Times Opinion by Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Mehmet Oz and Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner: * * * ICYMI: Trump Leadership: If You Want Welfare and Can Work, You Must America's welfare programs were created with a noble purpose: to help those   more

WASHINGTON, May 16 (TNSFR) -- The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled has proposed a series of additions and deletions to the Procurement List under its AbilityOne Program, impacting nonprofit organizations across multiple states. The proposal includes the addition of one mail services contract and the deletion of numerous products and services, previously provided by nonprofit agencies employing people who are blind or have significant disabilities. A new mail  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 (TNSFR) -- The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled has finalized deletions from the Procurement List, removing a wide range of products and services previously sourced from nonprofit agencies that employ individuals who are blind or severely disabled. The removals, effective June 15, 2025, impact providers across several states and include products used in both civilian and defense government operations. Among the affected items is a biobased  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Kennedy Calls Out DHS Secretary Noem on Elimination of Domestic Terrorism Prevention Program During Budget Hearing WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, during a Committee on Homeland Security budget hearing, Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) condemned Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem for the Trump Administration's intent to eliminate critical funding to combat domestic  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney Calls for the Department of Justice to Investigate New York State's Unconstitutional Gun Laws Washington, DC - Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today penned a letter to the U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi urging the Department of Justice to investigate New York State's infringement of New Yorker's Second Amendment rights. This letter was also signed by Congresswoman Elise  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney Reintroduces the Local Law Enforcement Protection Act to Protect Qualified Immunity Washington, DC - Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24), alongside Congressman Andrew Garbarino (NY-2), reintroduced the Local Law Enforcement Protection Act to protect qualified immunity for police officers serving at the state and local levels nationwide. This bill solidifies the precedent set  more

ALBANY, New York, May 14 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * DEC and DOH Release Drinking Water Source Protection Program Framework 2025 for Public Comment Public Comments Accepted through June 25, 2025 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Acting Commissioner Amanda Lefton and State Department of Health (DOH) Commissioner Dr. James McDonald announced the Drinking Water Source Protection Program Frame  more

ALBANY, New York, May 15 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * DEC Announces Successful Resolution of New York City East River Environmental Violations New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Acting Commissioner Amanda Lefton announced the resolution of an environmental enforcement action against New York City and the City's contractor, IPC Resiliency Partners, associated with construction of a coastal res  more

NEW YORK, May 16 (TNSrep) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of New York issued the following news release on May 15, 2025: * * * Federal Reserve and U.S. Treasury Did Not Intervene in FX Markets During the First Quarter NEW YORK--The Federal Reserve and U.S. Treasury did not intervene in foreign exchange markets during the January - March 2025 quarter, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York said today in its quarterly report to the U.S. Congress. The U.S. dollar, as measured by the Federal Reserve B  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland issued the following white paper (No. WP 25-12) on April 24, 2025 by Damjan Pfajfar and Fabian Winkler entitled "Households' Preferences Over Inflation and Monetary Policy Tradeoffs." Here are excerpts: * * * Abstract We document novel facts about US household preferences over inflation and monetary policy tradeoffs. Many households were attentive to news about monetary policy and to interest rates in 2023. The median  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillen Demands Answers from Federal Aviation Administration on Newark Airport Chaos During Congressional Hearing WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) demanded answers from the Federal Aviation Administration on the recent chaos at Newark International Airport and the impact of the TRACON N90 relocations during a House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee hearing. Gillen e  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Criticizes Trump Administration Policy That Hurts Students Enrolled In Her Cyber Academy Scholarship Program; Program Provides Free College In Exchange For Government Service 24 Universities Across New York State Are Eligible To Host Students Through The Cyber Academy Program Trump Administration Policy Would Deprive Graduates Of The Jobs They Were Promised U.S. Senator Kirsten G  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Slams GOP Proposal To Slash Medicaid Proposal Would Increase Costs, Put Rural Hospitals At Risk Of Closure, Decrease Nursing Home Staffing, And Make It Harder For Kids To Access Care Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand held a virtual press conference slamming a recent Republican proposal - otherwise known as the reconciliation bill -- that would cause almost 8.6 million American  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand, Schumer, Wyden, Sanders, Merkley, Klobuchar Slam Trump Administration's Attacks On Senior Nutrition Programs In 2022, Nearly 7 Million Older Americans--Including 13.7 Percent Of Older Americans in New York--Experienced Food Insecurity Now, Republicans Are Trying To Cut Critical Programs That Help Seniors Put Food On The Table, Including Medicaid, Social Services Block Grant, and S  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48472) on May 14, 2025, entitled "The Highway Trust Fund's Highway Account:" (Continued from Part 1 of 2) * * * Issues for Congress Congress has many options for addressing the disparity between highway account revenue and expenditures. Below are among the available options, and these options could be implemented separately or in combination. The House Committee on Transportation and Infrast  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Meeks Introduces Bill to Block Foreign-Gifted Luxury Jet to President Trump Washington, D.C. - Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today introduced legislation to prohibit President Donald J. Trump, or any future president, from accepting a luxury aircraft reportedly offered by the government of Qat  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Meeks, Jacobs Introduce Joint Resolutions of Disapproval for Trump Administration's Rushed Arms Sales to United Arab Emirates Washington, D.C. - Representatives Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Sara Jacobs, Ranking Member of the Africa Subcommittee, today issued the following statement announcing the introd  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * ICE Buffalo arrests British national with significant criminality in the United Kingdom BUFFALO, N.Y. -- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested a citizen of the United Kingdom who misrepresented himself upon entry when he failed to disclose his criminal record in his home country. ICE Buffalo officers apprehended Orlando Duncan Da Silva Bain   more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Rollins, Kennedy, Oz, and Turner Publish New York Times Opinion Piece "If You Want Welfare and Can Work, You Must" (Washington, D.C., May 15, 2025) - U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins published a joint opinion piece in the New York Times pushing for work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). She was joined in writing the opinion piece by Health a  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Rollins, Kennedy, Oz, and Turner Publish New York Times Opinion Piece "If You Want Welfare and Can Work, You Must" Washington, D.C., May 15, 2025 - U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins published a joint opinion piece in the New York Times pushing for work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). She was joined in writing the   more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Lawler and Gottheimer Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Boost Startup Investment and Protect Demo Days Washington, D.C. - 5/15/25... Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05) reintroduced the Helping Angels Lead Our Startups (HALOS) Act, bipartisan legislation to help early-stage companies connect with investors by clarifying federal securities laws and removing unnecessary   more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Lawler Joins Colleagues in Calling Attention to Haiti's Deepening Crisis Washington, D.C. - 5/15/25... Last week, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) joined Congressman Rich McCormick (GA-07) and 13 of their colleagues in sending a letter to Secretary Rubio conveying their grave concerns over the deteriorating security situation in Haiti as missionaries, humanitarian aid workers, and countless innocent ci  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON POLICE WEEK Today, Leader Jeffries issued the following statement on Peace Officers Memorial Day: This Police Week and every week, House Democrats are grateful for the hardworking members of law enforcement who put their lives on the line day in and out to protect our communities. In the face of unspeakable tragedy, our nation's police offic  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON POLICE WEEK Today, Leader Jeffries issued the following statement on Peace Officers Memorial Day: This Police Week and every week, House Democrats are grateful for the hardworking members of law enforcement who put their lives on the line day in and out to protect our communities. In the face of unspeakable tragedy, our nation's police officers continually answer the  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "HOUSE REPUBLICANS HAVE VOTED TO TAKE FOOD OUT OF THE MOUTHS OF CHILDREN, FAMILIES, SENIORS AND VETERANS" Washington, D.C. - Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he emphasized that House Democrats will continue to push back against the Republican scheme to enact the largest cut to Medicaid and food assistance in American   more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on May 15, 2025: * * * Meeks, Jacobs Introduce Joint Resolutions of Disapproval for Trump Administration's Rushed Arms Sales to United Arab Emirates Washington, DC - Representatives Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Sara Jacobs, Ranking Member of the Africa Subcommittee, today issued the following statement  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: * * * Murkowski to EPA: "Let me help you" Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, hosted the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in subcommittee to discuss the agency's budget request. The Senator and Administrator Lee Zeldin discussed how the subcommittee can best serve the agency  more

OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, May 15 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education issued the following news: * * * Gene Peters: Advancing forensic science through leadership and mentorship May 14, 2025 - Gene Peters, the director of the FBI Visiting Scientist Program, has built a career rooted in science and public service. Within the FBI Laboratory's research group, Peters oversees groundbreaking research that advances forensic science. His leadership is guided by  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following news release: * * * Population Growth Reported Across Cities and Towns in All U.S. Regions MAY 15, 2025 - Cities of all sizes grew on average from 2023 to 2024 with Southern and Western cities experiencing accelerated growth. Topping the list of fastest-growing cities was Princeton, Texas with a remarkable 30.6% growth rate, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Vintage 2024 estimates released today. New York City, Houston an  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies, issued the following statement on May 14, 2025, at a hearing for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' budget for fiscal 2026: * * * Ranking Member DeLauro to Secretary Kennedy at HHS Budget Hearing: "You are endangering the health of the American people" WASHINGTON -- Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-0  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Dan Goldman Joins Capitol Police Officers, Rep. Swalwell to Condemn Trump's Pardons for J6 Rioters and GOP's Complicity During National Police Week Goldman Urged House Republicans to Hang Plaque Honoring Capitol and Metropolitan Police Officers Who Protected Nation's Capital from Insurrectionists See Photos from the Press Conference Here (link is external) Washington D.C. - Congressman Dan  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. George Latimer, D-New York, issued the following floor remarks on May 14, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. Speaker, President Trump fired the Librarian of Congress just 1 year shy of completing her 10-year term. He also fired the head of the U.S. Copyright Office, replacing them with his former lawyers and current DOJ appointees. While the President may get to appoi  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * SCHUMER REVEALS: TUCKED AWAY IN TRUMP'S TAX BILL IS SECTION TO RIP AWAY $100+ MILLION GRANT FROM BUFFALO FOR BAILEY AVENUE TRANSFORMATION; SCHUMER SAYS 'HELL NO!' TO TAKING $$ FROM BUFFALO TO PAY FOR... Under-The-Radar Section Of Trump's New Bill With Tax Breaks For Billionaires & Corporations, Being Rushed By House Republicans Right Now, Includes Section To Claw Back F  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following floor remarks on May 14, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. President refers to the presiding officer of the Senate at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. President, now, there is really nothing--nothing--to celebrate about Republicans' "big, beautiful bill," unless you are a billionaire or an oil company. But for everyone else, this so-called "big, beautiful bill" is, in fact, nothing more than a big fat   more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release on May 15, 2025: * * * Whitehouse Leads Opposition to Donahue Confirmation: "Mr. Donahue may be the most unfit nominee ever for any federal agency's general counsel" On the Senate floor, EPW Ranking Member calls out Trump EPA nominee's total lack of qualifications Washington, D.C.-- U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), Ran  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Stefanik Encourages AG Pam Bondi to Investigate New York State's Unconstitutional Gun Laws Washington, D.C. - Today, House Republican Leadership Chairwoman Elise Stefanik joined Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (R-NY) in urging Attorney General Pam Bondi to launch an immediate investigation into New York State's continued infringement upon the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens. This req  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Thomas Suozzi, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Suozzi Meets with NY-03 Mayors Glen Cove, NY - On Monday, Congressman Tom Suozzi met with over 25 mayors from New York's 3rd Congressional District to provide updates on recent developments from Washington, D.C., including the upcoming reconciliation bill, immigration issues, and the SALT (State and Local Tax) deduction. Rep. Suozzi also took the opportunity to hear the mayors' concerns and challeng  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 (TNSrpt) -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, ranking member of the House Administration Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Top Dem Issues Statement on New Staff Report about the Federal Election Commission WASHINGTON - Rep. Joe Morelle (NY-25), the top Democrat on the Committee on House Administration, issued this statement about a new Committee staff report examining the critical need for Federal Election Commission (FEC) reforms to ensure fairness and tra  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, ranking member of the House Administration Committee, issued the following news release on May 14, 2025: * * * Top House Dems Demand All Suspicious Activity Reports Related to Trump Crypto Ventures, Musk PAC, and WinRed Investigation Targets Potential Fraud, Bribery, Campaign Finance Violations, and Predatory and Deceptive Practices Targeting Vulnerable Americans WASHINGTON-- Today, Reps. Gerald E. Connolly, Joe Morelle, and Jamie Raskin  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following transcript: * * * Transcript of a Senior Defense Official Background Briefing on Prioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness: Implementation Guidance SENIOR DEFENSE OFFICIAL: Thanks. Good morning, everyone. Thanks for joining us. We appreciate your time. Last week, the Supreme Court granted a stay of the preliminary injunction issued in Shilling v United States, and that allows the Department of Defense to implement   more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Transcript of a Senior Defense Official Background Briefing on Prioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness: Implementation Guidance SENIOR DEFENSE OFFICIAL: Thanks. Good morning, everyone. Thanks for joining us. We appreciate your time. Last week, the Supreme Court granted a stay of the preliminary injunction issued in Shilling v United States, and that allows the Department of Defense to implement its po  more

NEW YORK, May 15 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Transcript: Mayor Adams Appears on I24News' "The Rundown" May 15, 2025 Benita Levin: Turning now to the fight against antisemitism in the United States. A disturbing spike in cases since the start of the war more than 19 months ago. A war started by Hamas on the 7th of October. Now, New York City Mayor Eric Adams has established an office dedicated to fighting antisemitism, making New York City the first maj  more

NEW YORK, May 14 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Transcript: Mayor Adams Calls in for Live Interview on GMGT Live's "The Reset Talk Show" May 14, 2025 J.R. Giddings: Good morning, Mr. Mayor, how are you? Mayor Adams: Hey brother, how are you? Giddings: I am well, how are you? Mayor Adams: Quite well. Giddings: I'm so happy that you could join us this morning on the fifth anniversary of the recent talk show. This is our 246th show. And you know what  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Announces USMMA's Christ on the Water Painting is Moving out of the Basement WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean P. Duffy announced that the historic Christ on the Water painting will be moved out of the basement and returned to its original location in the Elliot M. See Room at the United States Merchant Marine Ac  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Video and Photos: Rep. Dan Goldman Joins Rep. Kennedy and Gun Violence Advocates to Observe Third Anniversary of Buffalo Tops Supermarket Mass Shooting With Introduction of Body Armor Ban Goldman Co-Sponsors Aaron Salter Jr. Responsible Body Armor Possession Act of 2025, Which Bans Sale of Military Body Armor to Civilians Legislation Named in Honor of Retired Police Lieutenant Salter Jr., Securit  more