WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Gerald "Gerry" Connolly, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release: * * * America is Not for Sale: Ranking Member Connolly Urges White House to Immediately Decline a $400 Million Plane, an Illegal "Gift" from Qatar Washington, D.C. (May 15, 2025)-- Today, Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government reform, sent a letter to White House Counsel David War  more

NEW YORK, May 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Northeast Regional Information Office issued a report on May 15, 2025, entitled "Business Employment Dynamics in Connecticut - Third Quarter 2024": * * * From June 2024 to September 2024, gross job losses from closing and contracting private-sector establishments in Connecticut were 82,868, while gross job gains from opening and expanding private-sector establishments were 79,977, the U.S. Bureau of Labor  more

NEW YORK, May 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Northeast Regional Information Office issued a report on May 14, 2025, entitled "Business Employment Dynamics in Rhode Island - Third Quarter 2024": * * * From June 2024 to September 2024, gross job losses from closing and contracting private-sector establishments in Rhode Island were 28,237, while gross job gains from opening and expanding private-sector establishments were 27,098, the U.S. Bureau of Lab  more

NEW YORK, May 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Northeast Regional Information Office issued a report on May 16, 2025, entitled "Business Employment Dynamics in the U.S. Virgin Islands - Third Quarter 2024": * * * From June 2024 to September 2024, gross job losses from closing and contracting private-sector establishments in the U.S. Virgin Islands were 1,526, while gross job gains from opening and expanding private-sector establishments were 1,100, th  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal Announces Resolution Condemning Trump Crypto Corruption [WASHINGTON, DC] - Today, following new reporting in the New York Times that a technology company with ties to China and reliant on TikTok intends to purchase as much as $300 million of President Donald Trump's meme coin, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) announced a resolution condemning Donald Trump's pattern of corrup  more

WASHINGTON, May 17 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on May 16, 2025: * * * Chairman Risch Thanks Foreign Relations Committee Spring 2025 Interns WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today thanked committee interns for their work during the spring term. "This spring, I was glad to welcome seven exceptional interns to the Senate Foreign Relations Comm  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, chairman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release on May 15, 2025: * * * Chairman Williams: "A Small Part in a Big Company: Examining the Power of Franchising in the American Economy" WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the House Committee on Small Business is holding a full committee hearing titled "A Small Part in a Big Company: Examining the Power of Franchising in the American Economy." Chairman Roger Williams' ope  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release on May 15, 2025: * * * Chairmen Babin, Williams, Walberg, and Moolenaar Pen Letters to University Systems Associated on the Risk of Chinese Infiltration into SBIR and STTR Programs (Washington, D.C.) - Yesterday, Congressman Brian Babin (R-TX), Chairman of the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology; Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman o  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, chairman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release on May 15, 2025: * * * Chairmen Williams, Babin, Walberg, and Moolenaar Pen Letters to University Systems Associated on the Risk of Chinese Infiltration into SBIR and STTR Programs WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business; Congressman Brian Babin (R-TX), Chairman of the Committee on Scien  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE CELEBRATES NATIONAL DAY OF LIGHT (Rochester, N.Y.)--Today, Congressman Joe Morelle--Founder and Co-Chair of the bipartisan, bicameral Congressional Optics and Photonics Caucus (link is external) --introduced a resolution officially marking May 16 as National Day of Light in the United States. "I founded the Congressional Optics and Photonics Caucus nearly four years ago be  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Nick Langworthy Announces $500,000 EPA Grant to Revitalize Communities in Chautauqua County WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) today announced that the County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency has been awarded a $500,000 grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to assess and plan the cleanup of 21 targeted sites in the Cities of Dunkirk an  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney Honors Fallen Police Officers from NY-24 During National Police Week Washington, DC - Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) shared remarks on the House floor during National Police Week to honor the lives of two fallen police officers from New York's 24th Congressional District, Sergeant Thomas A. Sanfratello of the Genesee County Sheriff's Office and Deputy Cailee Campbell of t  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Cotton, Gillibrand Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Military Installations from Unauthorized Drones Contact: Caroline Tabler or Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353 May 15, 2025 Cotton, Gillibrand Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Military Installations from Unauthorized Drones Washington, D.C. -- Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-New York) today introduced the C  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * DHS Debunks Fake News Narratives About Law Enforcement During Police Week WASHINGTON - The Department of Homeland Security today released the following facts about Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) recent operations and Customs and Border Protection arrests to set the record straight on misleading news narratives and reporting. "Even during National Police Week, the media, membe  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin, Wyden, Senate Democrats Urge Social Security Administration To Reverse Decision To Maliciously & Illegally List Immigrants As "Dead" May 15, 2025 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and U.S. Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) today led a group of fourteen Senate Democrats in condemning and urging reversal of the Social Se  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * DURING "NATIONAL POLICE WEEK," CONGRESSMEN PAT RYAN AND ZACH NUNN INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN "MORE FUNDING FOR COPS ACT" During "National Police Week," Congressmen Pat Ryan and Zach Nunn Introduce Bipartisan "More Funding for COPS Act" The bipartisan legislation will double funding for the COPS program specifically to bolster and enhance small and midsized police departments, which are so often left behind a  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Announces $12 Million in Grants to Assess and Clean up Communities Across New York NEW YORK \- Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that 10 recipients across New York have been selected to receive more than $8 Million in Brownfields Grants to assess, clean up, and revitalize local lands. These investments support locally driven redevelopment, unlocking economic opportuni  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Announces $650,000 Grant to Assess and Clean up Communities in Camden, NJ NEW YORK - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that the Camden Redevelopment Agency in New Jersey has been selected to receive $650,000 in Brownfields funding to assess, clean up, and revitalize local lands. These investments support locally driven redevelopment, unlocking economic opportuni  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following speech on May 15, 2025, by Chair Jerome H. Powell at the 2nd Thomas Laubach Research Conference: * * * Opening Remarks Good morning. I am pleased to welcome everyone here today. Thomas Laubach's research and support of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) helped us better understand monetary policy, and it is fitting that this work will continue today in his name. Thank you to the authors of the papers, to the discussants, and  more

NEW YORK, May 16 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following speech on May 15, 2025, by Governor Michael S. Barr at the 2025 Northeast / Mid-Atlantic Small Business Credit Symposium held at Federal Reserve Bank of New York: * * * Opening Remarks Good afternoon, and thank you for the opportunity to be part of the Small Business Credit Symposium./1 Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, and yet they face significant challenges. As a researcher and public official, I have spent consid  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Garbarino, Tenney Reintroduce Local Law Enforcement Protection Act to Protect Qualified Immunity WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY-02), alongside bill sponsor Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (R-NY-24), announced the reintroduction of the Local Law Enforcement Protection Act to protect qualified immunity for police officers serving at the state and local levels nationwid  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillen, Nadler, Goldman Lead New York Delegation Letter to HHS Secretary Kennedy Demanding Answers Regarding the Ongoing Instability at the World Trade Center Health Program WASHINGTON, DC--Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04), joined Rep. Jerrold Nadler (NY-12) and Rep. Dan Goldman (NY-10) in leading a letter to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy regarding the ong  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, ranking member of the Senate Special Committee on Aging issued the following news release on May 14, 2025: * * * Gillibrand, Schumer, Wyden, Sanders, Merkley, Klobuchar Slam Trump Administration's Attacks On Senior Nutrition Programs Now, Republicans Are Trying To Cut Critical Programs That Help Seniors Put Food On The Table, Including Medicaid, Social Services Block Grant, and SNAP U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Ron Wyden   more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Grand Jury Indicts 11 More Individuals for Involvement with Online Groups Dedicated to Monkey Torture and Mutilation An indictment was unsealed today charging 11 defendants from across the United States for their alleged involvement with online groups dedicated to creating and distributing videos depicting acts of extreme violence and sexual abuse against monkeys. The indictment alleges the individ  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release on May 15, 2025: * * * House Chairmen Sound the Alarm: Moolenaar, Williams, Babin, and Walberg Warn Universities About Chinese Infiltration of U.S. Innovation Programs WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman John Moolenaar (R-MI), Chairman of the Select Committee on China, Congressman Roger   more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, chairman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release on May 15, 2025: * * * ICYMI: Chairmen Williams, Babin, Walberg, and Moolenaar Send Letters to Universities on the Risk of CCP Infiltration into SBIR and STTR Programs WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business; Congressman Brian Babin (R-TX), Chairman of the Committee on Science, Space, and Technolog  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Judiciary Democrats Open Investigation into Trump's Qatari Plane Deal, Seek Answers from Trump DOJ and White House Counsel Committee Democrats Request Trump Admin Provide Memos Defending Blatantly Unconstitutional Attempt to Accept Qatari "Flying Palace" Without Congressional Consent Washington, D.C. (May 15, 2025)--Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ra  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Nick LaLota, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LaLota Votes to Pass Three Key Bills to Support and Protect Law Enforcement Officers WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Nick LaLota (NY-01) a steadfast advocate for Law Enforcement and a proud son and grandson of Nassau County and NYPD Officers, voted to pass the Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data Act (link is external), the LEOSA Reform Act (link is external), and the Federal Law  more

WASHINGTON, May 17 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on May 16, 2025: * * * Meeks, HFAC Ranking Members Demand Rubio Answer Outstanding Questions & Consult Congress Washington, DC - Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today was joined by the House Foreign Affairs Vice Ranking Member and all Subcommittee Ranking Members on a letter to Secretary of Sta  more

ALBANY, New York, May 17 -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release on May 15, 2025: * * * DiNapoli Releases New Tool for Monitoring NYC 311 Complaints Non-emergency 311 calls have increased dramatically in New York City since the COVID-19 pandemic. To increase transparency and help the city respond to growing quality of life complaints, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli launched the NYC311 Monitoring Tool, an interactive dashboard that will let peop  more

ALBANY, New York, May 17 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following news release on May 15, 2025: * * * PSC Announces Major Action to Accelerate Renewable Energy Development and Strengthen Clean Energy Commitments PSC Authorizes Increased Annual Large-Scale Renewable Energy Procurement Targets ALBANY -- The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today adopted the Clean Energy Standard (CES) Biennial Review filed by Department of Public Service staff a  more

ALBANY, New York, May 17 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following news release on May 15, 2025: * * * Adequate Summer Supply of Electricity Expected Energy Efficiency Initiatives Key to Manage Peak Demand for Electricity Commission Continues Review of New Extreme Heat Protections ALBANY -- The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today announced that New York's electric grid and its electric utilities are prepared for increased summer demand for   more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * New Information Suggests Senior Pfizer Executives Conspired to Delay COVID-19 Vaccine Clinical Testing to Influence 2020 Election WASHINGTON, D.C. - House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) sent letters to the Chairman and CEO of Pfizer, Dr. Albert Bourla, and Pfizer's former Global Head of Vaccines Research and Development, Dr. Philip Dormitzer, after  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news release on May 15, 2025: * * * NEW: State-by-State Data on Health Insurance Losses from Medicaid, ACA Cuts WASHINGTON - The Joint Economic Committee - Minority calculated new state-by-state data on the number of people who would lose health insurance due to President Trump and Congressional Republicans' proposed cuts to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act. The   more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Colleagues Urge Social Security Administration to Reverse Decision to Maliciously & Illegally List Immigrants as "Dead" WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee, joined 15 of his Democratic Senate colleagues in condemning and demanding the reversal of the Social Security Administration's (SSA) recent decision   more

WASHINGTON, May 17 -- The White House issued the following news on May 16, 2025: * * * President Donald Trump Names Advisory Board Members to the Religious Liberty Commission Today, President Donald Trump has designated the following individuals to serve on the advisory boards of the Religious Liberty Commission. On May 1st, the President signed an Executive Order establishing the Religious Liberty Commission. He designated Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick as chair and Dr. Ben Carson as vice chair,  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Putting Families First: Fitzpatrick Leads Fair Wage Act to Match Pay with Local Cost of Living WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), a nationally recognized champion for working families, has partnered with Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03) to introduce the bipartisan Fair Wage Act of 2025--landmark legislation to modernize the federal minimum wage and make it f  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Gerald "Gerry" Connolly, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Connolly Demands Investigation Into Flagrant Disregard for Taxpayer Privacy as DOGE Meddles in Critical IRS Systems Washington, D.C. (May 15, 2025)-- Today, Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, sent a letter to Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Acting I  more

WASHINGTON, May 17 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, ranking member of the House Administration Committee, issued the following news release on May 16, 2025: * * * Ranking Members Connolly, Morelle Warn DOGE to Stay Out of Legislative Branch After Musk's Cronies Attempt to Infiltrate GAO WASHINGTON -- Today, Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and Rep. Joe Morelle, Ranking Member of the Committee on House Administration, sent a letter  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Gottheimer Calls for Continued Negotiations and Immediate Relief for Commuters During NJ Transit Strike NORTH JERSEY -- Today, May 16, 2025, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) called for NJ Transit and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) to remain at the negotiating table and work around the clock, 24/7, until a deal is reached and train service is restored.  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Glenn Grothman, R-Wisconsin, issued the following floor remarks on May 15, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Madam Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * Madam Speaker, I think it is important that the Chair and the public know that there are always debates going on in this building that will determine how the big, beautiful bill is sent to President Trump. One of those debates involves the State and local tax d  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Kevin Kiley, R-California, issued the following floor remarks on May 15, 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, yesterday Governor Newsom introduced his budget proposal in Sacramento and has decided to double State funding for high-speed rail. This is the absolute definition of insanity. It has been some 16 years, 17 years since the project was approved. They hav  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Representative Adriano Espaillat Leads AI Leadership Roundtable on Equity, Access, and Opportunity Event Marks Latest Installment of AI Forums Hosted by Espaillat WASHINGTON, DC - Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) issued the following statement on the introduction of his bill, H.R. 3210 - the Artificial Intelligence Literacy and Inclusion Act, co-led by Reps. Yvette Clarke (NY-09), and   more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following remarks to the press on May 15, 2025: * * * Secretary of State Marco Rubio Remarks to the Press SECRETARY RUBIO: All right. Well, first of all, obviously - do you want to talk - what do you guys want to -- QUESTION: Can we just start asking, unless you -- SECRETARY RUBIO: Yeah, just start asking. QUESTION: Okay. Mr. Secretary, can I just ask you about tomorrow? It's been a little bit messy. When do the talks start? Will y  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following floor remarks on May 15, 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, on the chip deal, Donald Trump says he is strong on China, but his trip to the Middle East shows, once again, that this is mostly talk with very little substance just like in his recent reduction in tariffs with China. America got almost nothi  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following floor remarks on May 15, 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, on cartels, well, Donald Trump and our Republican friends love to talk about border security--how they are tough on border security--more than just about anything else. So you can imagine our surprise to read that President Trump is making dea  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following floor remarks on May 15, 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 on reconciliation and SNAP, so the Republicans' so-called "big, beautiful bill" is one of the most heinous, callous, and cruel proposals we have ever seen. Republicans don't just want to ax healthcare for 14 million Americans, which is go  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following floor remarks on May 15, 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, this morning, Donald Trump's trade war strikes again. Walmart announced today it plans to raise prices in stores across America because of Donald Trump's tariffs. Here is what Walmart will say on its earnings call: [G]iven the magnitude of t  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following floor remarks on May 15, 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, I rise to oppose the nomination of Sean Donahue of Florida to serve as General Counsel of the Environmental Protection Agency. Mr. Donahue may be the most unfit nominee ever for any Federal Agency general counsel. As I said in my remarks   more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The U.S. Senate conducted eight committee hearings on May 15, 2025: * * * APPROPRIATIONS: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies concluded a hearing to examine proposed budget estimates for fiscal year 2026 for the Department of Transportation, after receiving testimony from Sean P. Duffy, Secretary of Transportation. * * * DOD AND FOREIGN MILITARY SALES SYSTEM Commi  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Stefanik Recognizes Small Business Pink Paddock at 20th Anniversary Celebration SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY - Today, House Republican Leadership Chairwoman Elise Stefanik joined Saratoga Springs Mayor John Safford and State Senator Jim Tedisco to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Pink Paddock, a cherished small business located in downtown Saratoga Springs. Chairwoman Stefanik presented the owners who a  more

NEW YORK, May 16 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Transcript: Mayor Adams Appears Live on CNN's "The Situation Room With Wolf Blitzer" May 16, 2025 Wolf Blitzer: Right now, an overnight strike has brought the nation's third largest commuter rail service to a grinding halt. Engineers walked off the job after labor negotiations broke down, spelling potential chaos for rail commuters in the region this morning. Joining us now is the New York City Mayor, Eric  more

NEW YORK, May 16 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Transcript: Mayor Adams Appears on Merit TV's "Dr. Phil's The Real Story" May 16, 2025 Dr. Phil: Welcome back to The Real Story. I'm going to start out today with a piece of tape from New York City Mayor Eric Adams that says it all. [Video Plays.] Mayor Eric Adams: Nothing can justify pulling innocent children from their homes, dragging them through the streets, laying your feet across their bodies. Not  more

NEW YORK, May 15 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Transcript: Mayor Adams Calls In for Live Interview on 1010 Wins May 15, 2025 Larry Mullins: And as always, a lot going on this evening in our city and state, and much of it touches New York in some way. Well, we are privileged to have New York City Mayor Eric Adams on the 1010 WINS Hotline tonight, live, to talk about some of them. Joining us live now, good evening, mayor, and welcome. Mayor Eric Adams: T  more

NEW YORK, May 16 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Transcript: Mayor Adams Delivers Remarks at NYPD Security Briefing Ahead of JCRC-NY's Israel Day Parade on Fifth May 16, 2025 Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch: Good morning. This Sunday, thousands of New Yorkers and visitors will gather along Fifth Avenue for the Israel Day Parade. It is the largest celebration of its kind outside of Israel, and a moment of pride and joy for so many families across our city  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, ranking member of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release on May 15, 2025: * * * Velazquez Highlights Growing Pressures Facing Franchise Owners Under Trump's Economic Policies WASHINGTON - Today, the House Small Business Committee held a hearing titled "A Small Part in a Big Company: Examining the Power of Franchising in the American Economy." The hearing examined how economic instability and federal poli  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * VIDEO: Gillibrand Secures Commitment From Transportation Secretary Not To Cancel Funding For Major Transit Capital Investment Projects At today's Senate Appropriations Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Subcommittee hearing on the Department of Transportation's budget, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand secured an on-the-record commitment from Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy that he  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on May 15, 2025: * * * WADA Shame: Swimming in Denial Over Chinese Doping Consumer Protection Subcommittee Chairman Blackburn Announces Subcommittee Hearing on May 22nd WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Technology, and Data Privacy, will convene a subcommittee heari  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on May 15, 2025: * * * Warren, Durbin, and Blumenthal Seek Answers on Reported Pardon Bid by Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao Senators raise concerns as Binance uses Trump stablecoin for business deal and Republicans try to jam through crypto legislation that will benefit President Trump and his family "The convergence of Mr.  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on May 15, 2025: * * * Warren, Merkley Seek World Liberty Financial Records on $2 Billion Trump Stablecoin Deal Involving UAE Firm and Binance "Congress is considering legislation that, if passed into law, would expand the scale and reach of USD1 and enable the President to continue profiting off of a financial product he ov  more