WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Yassamin Ansari, D-Arizona, issued the following news release on May 20, 2025: * * * Ansari Introduces "Artemis" Act, Named for Christian Convert Seeking Asylum, to Protect Due Process for All WASHINGTON - Today, Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) introduced the Artemis Act, legislation to protect due process by preventing individuals from facing expedited removal from the U.S. if they are nationals of or would be deported to countries designated by the State De  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following report (No. USDL-25-0848) entitled "State Job Openings and Labor Turnover - March 2025": * * * Job openings rates decreased in 3 states in March, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the month, hires rates increased in 3 states and decreased in 2 states. Total separations rates decreased in 4 states and increased in 3 states. Nationally, the job openings, hires, an  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CLARKE ISSUES STATEMENT ON UNJUST CHARGES BROUGHT AGAINST REP. LAMONICA MCIVER May 19, 2025 MEDIA CONTACT: e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 WASHINGTON, DC - Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) released the following statement: "The baseless charges filed this evening against Congresswoman LaMonica McIver are nothing more than a reprehensible political stunt intended to in  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Nick Langworthy Announces Over $2.3 Million Grant for Head Start Projects in Cattaraugus County WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) announced that the County of Cattaraugus has been awarded $2,396,455 by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for Head Start Inc. Projects. "I was proud to support and deliver over $2.3 million to the Cattaraugu  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for May 20, 2025 NAVY General Dynamics NASSCO, San Diego, California, is awarded a $198,955,270 firm-fixed-price contract action for maintenance, modernization, and repair of USS America (LHA 6) Fiscal 2026 Docking Selected Restricted Availability. This contract includes options which, if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of this contract to $209,233,949. Work will be performed in San D  more

ALBANY, New York, May 20 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * DEC Announces $22 Million in Climate Smart Communities Grants Now Available for Municipalities New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Acting Commissioner Amanda Lefton today announced DEC's Climate Smart Communities Grant Program is making $22 million available to help municipalities take action to address climate change. Eligible projects include r  more

ALBANY, New York, May 20 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * DEC Announces More Than $2.7 Million in Grant Awards and New Funding Opportunities for Projects in Hudson River Communities $1 Million in New Funding Available for River Access and Local Stewardship Planning The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced more than $2.7 million in grants and new funding opportunities to help commu  more

ALBANY, New York, May 20 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * DEC Forest Rangers - Week in Review New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other state agencies, local emergency response organizations, and volunteer search and rescue groups, Forest Rangers locate, and extract lost, injured, or distressed people from across New Yor  more

WHITE PLAINS, New York, May 21 -- The New York State Power Authority issued the following news release on May 20, 2025: * * * Governor Hochul Announces NYPA Economic Development Awards of Nearly $135 Million in Capital Investments Western New York Hydropower Awarded to Support Expansion of Four Firms, Creating Over 100 Jobs Western New York Power Proceeds Funding Awarded to Industrial Support Inc. in Buffalo Governor Kathy Hochul today announced economic development awards to five Western N  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Head of Commercial Real Estate Investment Firm Sentenced to 87 Months for $62.8M Investment Fraud Scheme A New York man was sentenced yesterday in the Northern District of Georgia to 87 months in prison and ordered to pay over $45 million in restitution for his role in a scheme to defraud investors in connection with commercial real estate investments in Atlanta, Georgia and Miami, Florida. Accordi  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Meeks Delivers Keynote Address at Foreign Policy for America Annual Summit Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, delivered the following keynote address - as prepared - at Foreign Policy for America's annual leadership summit focused on "the future of U.S. foreign policy": Thank you for the warm int  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Meeks Demands Answers from Rubio Over Official Status and Duties of Special Envoys Washington, D.C. - Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio demanding details on the official status and duties, as well as any potential conflicts of interests, of an increa  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Meeks, Stanton Introduce Discharge Petition to End Trump's Tariffs on Canada and Mexico Washington, D.C. - Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Representative Greg Stanton of Arizona today introduced a discharge petition to force a vote on Resolutions that would terminate President Trump's author  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Stefanik Joined Mornings with Maria on FBN to Speak About Enacting President Trump's Agenda, Harvard's Ties to China, and Joe Biden's Health Scandal WASHINGTON, D.C. - In case you missed it, House Republican Leadership Chairwoman Elise Stefanik joined Mornings with Maria on Fox Business Network to speak about the Big Beautiful Bill, Harvard's ties to China and Iran, and Joe Biden's health sc  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * JOINT DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP STATEMENT ON REP. LaMONICA McIVER Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Whip Katherine Clark, Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar, Vice Chair Ted Lieu and Assistant Leader Joe Neguse released the following statement: The criminal charge against Congresswoman LaMonica McIver is extreme, morally bankrupt and lacks any basis in law or fact. M  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * JOINT DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP STATEMENT ON REP. LaMONICA McIVER Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Whip Katherine Clark, Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar, Vice Chair Ted Lieu and Assistant Leader Joe Neguse released the following statement: The criminal charge against Congresswoman LaMonica McIver is extreme, morally bankrupt and lacks any basis in law or fact. Members of Congress have a c  more

PATUXENT RIVER, Maryland, May 20 -- The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command issued the following news release: * * * Lakehurst's Flournoy excited for new adventures in retirement after decades of military service When Cmdr. Terrence Flournoy enlisted in the Navy in 1994, the then 27-year-old was almost a decade older than some of his fellow recruits. As he wraps up a career of more than 30 years as a Sailor, Flournoy retires after helping decades of young Sailors achieve their goals while defendin  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Letter to Speaker and Rules Chair on GOP Tax Scam Dear Speaker Johnson and Chairwoman Foxx: We write with respect to your unprecedented decision to hold a Rules Committee Meeting on President Trump's "Big Ugly Bill" at 1:00 a.m. on Wednesday, during the dead of night. As a result of this bill, nearly 14 million Americans will lose their healthcare, and millions more   more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Letter to Speaker and Rules Chair on GOP Tax Scam Dear Speaker Johnson and Chairwoman Foxx: We write with respect to your unprecedented decision to hold a Rules Committee Meeting on President Trump's "Big Ugly Bill" at 1:00 a.m. on Wednesday, during the dead of night. As a result of this bill, nearly 14 million Americans will lose their healthcare, and millions more will pay higher premiums,   more

NEW YORK, May 20 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Mayor Adams Announces Artist and Unveils Designs for new Memorial Honoring Fallen Post-9/11 Service Members May 20, 2025 Watch video here at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ai1ALA7ZJ4M Douwe Blumberg Chosen as Artist for "Flames of Honor," Queens Memorial Recognizing at Least 100 Service Members Who Sacrificed Their Lives in Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan Full Designs for Memorial Available Online Part  more

NEW YORK, May 20 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams today declared himself a "tech mayor" at the inaugural NYC Crypto Summit, signaling a strong push towards integrating cryptocurrency and blockchain into the city's financial landscape. Speaking to a crowd of industry leaders, Adams, a former computer programmer, emphasized the potential of digital assets to revolutionize how New Yorkers pay for goods and services and invest, particularly in underserved communities. He drew parallels to past fina  more

NEW YORK, May 19 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Mayor Adams Praises Decision to Allow Empire Wind 1 Project to Move Forward May 19, 2025 Trump Administration Allows Project to Move Forward After Weeks of Advocacy by Mayor Adams Mayor Adams Spoke with President Trump About Project in Oval Office, Sent Letters to Trump Cabinet Officials, Conducted Interviews on Importance of Project NEW YORK - New York City Mayor Eric Adams today applauded the decisio  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on May 20, 2025: * * * Meeks Demands Answers from Rubio Over Official Status and Duties of Special Envoys Washington, DC - Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio demanding details on the official status and duties, as well as any potential conflicts of i  more

ALBANY, New York, May 20 -- The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved tariff amendments filed by the Village of Angelica to establish a new service classification (SC No. 5) for individually negotiated electric rates. This new classification, termed Individual Service Agreements (ISAs), is designed to attract and retain businesses by offering flexible rate options. The amendments will take effect on May 23, 2025. The Village of Angelica, which operates its own municipal el  more

ALBANY, New York, May 20 -- The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved tariff amendments filed by the Penn Yan Municipal Utilities Board. The amendments, which modify the utility's electric tariff schedule (P.S.C. No. 1), will update voltage levels and clarify reconnection charge terms. The approved changes are set to take effect on June 1, 2025. The approved tariff amendments include updates to reflect new voltage levels available to customers, resulting from a voltage con  more

ALBANY, New York, May 20 -- The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved tariff revisions filed by the Village of Solvay, Electric Department, related to its Purchased Power Adjustment Charge (PPAC) and other updates. The revisions to tariff schedule P.S.C. No. 1 - Electricity, will take effect on June 1, 2025. The approved changes include corrections to typographical errors in the tariff, updating demand charge units from kilowatt-hour (kWh) to kilowatt (kW). Additionally, t  more

ALBANY, New York, May 20 -- The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved a request for "incidental regulation" for the Buffalo Urban Development Corporation (BUDC) and its subsidiary, NorDel II, LLC, concerning their provision of electricity within the Northland Corridor Redevelopment Project in Buffalo. The Commission's decision, issued on May 15, 2025, acknowledges that BUDC, a not-for-profit development agency, and NorDel II, a real estate holding entity, are not primarily  more

ALBANY, New York, May 20 -- The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) has determined that approving a petition from Liberty Utilities (St. Lawrence Gas) Corp. will not result in any significant adverse environmental effects. The petition seeks approval to exercise a gas franchise in the Town of Malone and to amend a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity originally issued on September 26, 2001. The PSC, acting as the lead agency for the environmental quality review, has issued  more

ALBANY, New York, May 21 -- The New York State Department of Labor issued the following news release on May 20, 2025: * * * The New York State Department of Labor Announces Estimated $500 Million in Savings for Businesses on 50th Anniversary of On-Site Consultation Program Announces $89 Million in Injury-Related Savings for New York Businesses Since 2012 Vital Cost-Saving Programs Help Make New York State More Affordable The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) today celebrates the 5  more

ALBANY, New York, May 20 -- The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) is soliciting public comments on a petition from Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation, doing business as National Grid, to amend a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need. The amendment concerns the reconstruction of the Oneida-Cortland No. 3 115 kV transmission line. National Grid is seeking approval to use light-duty steel structures in areas where the existing certificate specifies single wood poles  more

ALBANY, New York, May 20 -- The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) has determined that the future sales or purchases of transformers by New York State Electric & Gas Corporation (NYSEG) and Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation (RG&E) will not have a significant adverse effect on the environment. This decision relates to Avangrid, Inc.'s participation in the Edison Electric Institute Spare Transformer Equipment Program. The PSC has concluded, in accordance with Article VIII of the   more

NEW YORK, May 21 -- The New York State Nurses Association issued the following news release on May 20, 2025: * * * NYSNA Members at Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital Hold Speak-out to Demand Safe Staffing After management lowered safe staffing standards and put patient care at risk, healthcare professionals held speak-out to demand better for their patients and respect for nurses CVPH lowers safety standards in violation of NYSNA members' contract and New York State staffing law Plattsbu  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 (TNSLrpt) -- A new working paper from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) suggests that individual experiences with inflation play a significant role in shaping aggregate inflation expectations, leading to sluggish economic responses and posing challenges for central bank policy. The research highlights that the "inflation memories" of different generations can profoundly influence future economic dynamics. The paper, "Aggregate Implications of Heterogeneous Inflation E  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * Philadelphia CBP officers seize nearly 300 pounds of dried opium poppy pods from Spain PHILADELPHIA - U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized nearly 300 pounds of dried opium poppy pods from Spain that arrived in Philadelphia between May 1 and today. The poppy pods had a street value of about $30,000. The poppy plant, including poppy pods, poppy st  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, D-Virginia, posted the following statement in the extensions of remarks section of the Congressional Record on May 19, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise to thank James Tiani, who is retiring June 17, 2025, after over twenty years of outstanding service to the House of Representatives in the Office of Acquisitions Management. He lives in Oakton, Virginia, and I am proud to represent him here in Congress. Originally from New Canaan, Connecticut--just  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Dan Goldman's Statement on Donald Trump Lifting His Stop Work Order for Empire Wind 1 On April 16, the Trump Administration announced a stop work order on the wind farm off the coast of New York that makes landfall in Congressman Goldman's district that would power 500,000 homes in New York City upon completion. Since then, Congressman Goldman, joined by a coalition of elected officials and ad  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Dan Goldman's Statement on Trump Prosecuting Rep. LaMonica McIver "Patriotic Americans must not be fooled: by charging a sitting member of Congress on completely bogus charges, the Trump Administration is weaponizing the Department of Justice in an unprecedented way to silence and intimidate his political opposition. "This is how banana republics and authoritarian dictatorships work, not the  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Henry C. 'Hank' Johnson Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Johnson, Sen. Whitehouse Re-Introduce Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency (SCERT) Act WASHINGTON, D.C. - As a part of his ongoing effort to protect and bolster the U.S. Supreme Court's independence, impartiality and accountability, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) - ranking member of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence an  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. George Latimer, D-New York, issued the following floor remarks on May 19, 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, America's worst budget ever is what we are voting on this week. It is essentially a tax scam that will benefit the wealthiest of Americans. Mr. Speaker, 196,000 people in my district will have their healthcare taken away, including 73,000 children and  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Gregory Meeks, D-New York, issued the following floor remarks on May 19, 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, I rise in support of H.R. 1701. When President Xi started the Belt and Road Initiative and the Maritime Silk Road Initiative, Beijing embarked on a coordinated state mandate to finance, acquire, access, enhance, and build ports around the world. Today,  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Gregory Meeks, D-New York, issued the following floor remarks on May 19, 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, I rise in support of H.R. 1263. I am the proud sponsor of this bill, the Strengthening the Quad Act, and I am grateful to Representative Young Kim for introducing it with me alongside Representatives Bera, Huizenga, and Kamlager-Dove. The Quad is a dip  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Representative Adriano Espaillat Denounces Trump's Budget Bill Cuts to Working Families WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) spoke on the House floor to deliver scathing remarks denouncing the Trump administration's budget bill and its devastating impact to working families in New York's 13th congressional district and in communities around the nation. Video of Rep.  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Lawler, Lalota, Garbarino, Kim, and Kean Release a Joint Statement Following Today's GOP Conference Meeting Washington, D.C. - 5/20/2025... Today, Reps. Mike Lawler (NY-17), Nick LaLota (NY-01), Andrew Garbarino (NY-02), Tom Kean Jr. (NJ-07), and Young Kim (CA-40) released the following joint statement: "We share President Trump's call for unity within the House Republican Conference. A fair S  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * SCHUMER: SHOCKING NEW DISTRICT-BY-DISTRICT REPORT SHOWS THE GOP PLAN TO GUT MEDICAID COULD KICK 1.5 MILLION NEW YORKERS OFF HEALTH INSURANCE & AND RIP AWAY $13.5 BILLION FROM LOCAL HOSPITALS & NY... SENATOR SAYS THIS WEEK IS PIVOTAL AS HOUSE RUSHES TO PASS DEVASTATING CUTS; DEMANDS NY HOUSE REPUBLICANS WITHHOLD VOTES & REJECT CUTS TO TAKE AWAY HEALTHCARE FROM THOUSANDS   more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following floor remarks on May 19, 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, it is no secret to the people of Texas that they carried a disproportionate share of the burden from President Biden's mismanagement of the southern border during the last 4 years. In an attempt to shield our State from this crisis of historic mass mig  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following floor remarks on May 19, 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 hostages in Gaza, last week, we witnessed a moment of hope: the release of American-Israeli and former New Jersey resident Edan Alexander, who had been held in Hamas captivity for nearly 600 days. But our work is far from over. We must  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following floor remarks on May 19, 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 the Saudi chip deal, today, I am joining with Senator Warren to lead Senate Democrats in calling on Secretaries Lutnick and Rubio to hit pause on a number of chip deals Donald Trump announced last week with Saudi Arabia and the UAE. I a  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following floor remarks on May 19, 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 tariffs, last week, Walmart announced that soon it will raise prices on its products nationwide. Then, over the weekend, Donald Trump, who started this stupid trade war to begin with, tried to bully and harass Walmart for having the gall of  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following floor remarks on May 19, 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 tax scam, on Friday, Moody's Ratings downgraded the U.S. Government's credit rating, citing rising fiscal deficits, soaring interest costs, and fears that Republicans are about to make things worse. You would think Moody's announcement   more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall Joins Fox Business to Discuss the 'One Big, Beautiful Bill' and Potential Coverup of Biden's Health Washington - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) joined Maria Bartiromo on Fox Business this morning to discuss Joe Biden's cancer announcement and the questions surrounding the timing of these revelations and the need to quickly pass President Donald Trump's 'One Big, Beautif  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Service Leaders Discuss Transformation Military leaders discussed transformation the services face amongst the growth of national security threats yesterday during a Council on Foreign Relations panel in Manhattan, New York. "The battlefield is changing as fast as the technology in your pocket and we know we have to change," said Gen. Randy A. George, Army chief of staff. For example, with the proliferat  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service issued the following recall alert: * * * Snack Mania Brazilian Delights Corp., Recalls Ready-To-Eat Chicken Coxinhas Products Produced Without Benefit of Inspection WASHINGTON, May 20, 2025 - Snack Mania Brazilian Delights Corp., an Elizabeth, N.J. restaurant, is recalling approximately 9,722 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken coxinhas products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * STATEMENT FROM CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE (Washington, D.C.)--Today, Congressman Joe Morelle--Lead Democrat on the Committee on House Administration--issued the below statement following the announcement of formal charges filed against Representative LaMonica McIver (D, NJ-10): "The charges against Rep. LaMonica McIver are a direct attack on Congress's duty to conduct oversight of the Trump administ  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Stefanik Supports President Trump's Golden Dome for Strategic Missile Defense WASHINGTON, D.C. - In case you missed it, House Republican Leadership Chairwoman Elise Stefanik joined Mornings with Maria on Fox Business Network to speak about the Big Beautiful Bill, Harvard's ties to China and Iran, and Joe Biden's health scandal. View Interview Here View highlights of the interview here : On th  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Scott Perry, R-Pennsylvania, chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management, issued the following news release: * * * Subcommittee to Hold Hearing on Federal Courthouse Design and Construction Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Chairman Scott Perry (R-PA) announced that the Subcommittee will hold a hearing to evaluate the recent cha  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Tonko Calls Out EPA Administrator Zeldin for Slashing Protections to Environment & Public Health WASHINGTON, DC -- Congressman Paul D. Tonko, Ranking Member of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment, today questioned Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin during an Environment Subcommittee hearing on the EPA's Fiscal Year 2026 budget. Listen to Rep. Tonko's ope  more

NEW YORK, May 20 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Transcript: Mayor Adams Makes Veterans-Related Announcement and Holds In-Person Media Availability May 20, 2025 Mayor Eric Adams: Good morning. It is good to see some of you. Two commissioners that always bring their A-game, both Laurie from Cultural Affairs and Commissioner Hendon, not only served our country, but serve the City of New York and those vets who serve our country and I really want to thank him  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Trump's Middle East Chip Deals Are the 'Art Of The Steal,' Presenting Major National Security Risk Of China Stealing Sensitive American Technology; Leader Schumer And Senator Warren Lead Senate Democrats In Standing Up Against The Loss Of Building The AI Future In America And Urges Admin To Reconsider Catastrophic Agre  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following news release: * * * Unicoin, Top Executives Charged in Offering Fraud That Raised More than $100 Million from Thousands of Investors Washington D.C., May 20, 2025 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged New York City-based Unicoin, Inc. and three of its top executives--CEO and Board Chairman Alex Konanykhin; Silvina Moschini, former president, former board chairwoman, and current board member; an  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Velazquez Leads Letter Urging SkyHop Global to Negotiate in Good Faith with Striking New York Area Airport Workers WASHINGTON \- Today, Congresswoman Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY) sent a letter along with 14 members of the New York Congressional delegation urging SkyHop Global to return to the bargaining table with striking shuttle drivers at John F. Kennedy, LaGuardia, and Newark airports. "It i  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Velazquez Leads Push to End Federal Funding for Private Immigration Detention Facilities Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez (D-NY) led five colleagues in a letter urging the House Appropriations Committee requesting an end to federal funding for the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) use of private prison facilities. The lawmakers also called for a ban on transferring   more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Whitehouse, Johnson, Colleagues Reintroduce Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act SCERT Act would require the Supreme Court to adopt a binding and enforceable code of ethical conduct Congress, the executive branch, all lower federal courts, and every state supreme court have ethics guardrails and a mechanism for enforcing ethics rules Washington, DC - Today, Senator Sheldo  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * WITH DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE INVESTIGATION INTO UNITEDHEALTH DELAYED BY STAFF REDUCTIONS, CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN DEMANDS AG BONDI TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION TO PROTECT AMERICANS FROM HEALTHCARE MONOPOLIES With Department of Justice Investigation Into UnitedHealth Delayed By Staff Reductions, Congressman Pat Ryan Demands AG Bondi Take Immediate Action to Protect Americans from Healthcare Monopolies Optum Health,  more