WASHINGTON, June 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following report (No. USDL-25-0927) entitled "The Employment Situation - May 2025": * * * Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 139,000 in May, and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.2 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Employment continued to trend up in health care, leisure and hospitality, and social assistance. Federal government continued to lose job  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CLARKE DENOUNCES TRUMP'S DEPLOYMENT OF MARINES TO LOS ANGELES AS AN AUTHORITARIAN ESCALATION * June 9, 2025 MEDIA CONTACT: e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Representative Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) issued the following statement: "Donald Trump's deployment of United States Marines to the streets of Los Angeles is an authoritarian escalation unlike any   more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Committee Cliff Notes: Weekly Preview - Week of June 9, 2025 * Here's what to watch for from House Republican committees during the week: Agriculture On Tuesday, June 10, the Committee on Agriculture will hold a full committee markup to consider H.R. 3633, the Digital Asset Market Clarity (CLARITY) Act of 2025 (Hill). On Wednesday, June 11, the Committee on Agriculture wil  more

NEW YORK, June 10 (TNSrep) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of New York issued the following news release on June 9, 2025: * * * Inflation Expectations Decline; Labor Market Expectations Improve NEW YORK--The Federal Reserve Bank of New York's Center for Microeconomic Data today released the May 2025 Survey of Consumer Expectations (https://www.newyorkfed.org/microeconomics/sce), which shows that households' inflation expectations declined at the short-, medium-, and longer-term horizons. Consumer  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Founder of Cryptocurrency Payment Company Charged with Evading Sanctions and Export Controls, Defrauding Financial Institutions, and Violating the Bank Secrecy Act * A 22-count indictment was unsealed today charging Iurii Gugnin, also known as Iurii Mashukov and George Goognin, 38, a resident of New York and citizen of Russia, with various offenses related to using his cryptocurrency company Evita t  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * House Democrats Challenge Trump's Unconstitutional Birthright Citizenship Executive Order in Court * Washington, D.C. -- On Friday, House Democrats' Litigation and Rapid Response Task Force, remaining steadfast in their commitment to fighting against the Trump Administration's illegal attacks on the constitutional principle of birthright citizenship, filed an amicus brie  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * House Democrats Challenge Trump's Unconstitutional Birthright Citizenship Executive Order in Court * Washington, D.C. -- On Friday, House Democrats' Litigation and Rapid Response Task Force, remaining steadfast in their commitment to fighting against the Trump Administration's illegal attacks on the constitutional principle of birthright citizenship, filed an amicus brief in the matter of Trump v  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * In Response To The Recent Antisemitic Attacks Across The Nation, Gillibrand, Schumer, Nadler, Goldman Stand With Jewish Community Leaders In Calling For Additional Funds To Protect The Jewish Community * Today, in response to a recent surge in violent antisemitic terror attacks, U.S.Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Charles E. Schumer and Representatives Jerrold Nadler and Dan Goldman stood with  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "EXTREME MAGA REPUBLICANS HAVE ZERO CREDIBILITY WHEN IT COMES TO ISSUES OF LAW AND ORDER" * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he emphasized that House Democrats will continue to push back on the out-of-control extremism of the Trump administration and Rubber Stamp Republicans in the House of Representatives. LEADER   more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "EXTREME MAGA REPUBLICANS HAVE ZERO CREDIBILITY WHEN IT COMES TO ISSUES OF LAW AND ORDER" * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he emphasized that House Democrats will continue to push back on the out-of-control extremism of the Trump administration and Rubber Stamp Republicans in the House of Representatives. LEADER JEFFRIES : Good afternoon,  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Malliotakis Announces $5.75 Million for St. George Ferry Terminal Upgrades * (NEW YORK, NY) \- Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) announced $5,750,000 million in federal funding she helped secure through the Federal Transit Administration's Passenger Ferry Grant Program to support critical upgrades at Staten Island's St. George Ferry Terminal. The Staten Island Ferry at the St. George   more

NEW YORK, June 9 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Mayor Adams, NYCEDC, DOC Announce Plan to Remove Decommissioned Jail Barge From Hunts Point, Unveil Ambitious Vision for Innovative Marine Terminal * June 9, 2025 Watch video here at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5ObCoN1ZRk City Will Permanently Remove Vernon C. Bain Correctional Center from Hunts Point, Delivering on Key Recommendation in Mayor Adams' "Hunts Point Forward" Plan Adams Administrat  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * MENG INTRODUCES LEGISLATION PROVIDING BACK PAY TO UNJUSTLY FIRED VA EMPLOYEES * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (NY-06) introduced legislation to require full back pay for employees at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) who were unjustly fired and later reinstated. The Reinstating Employee Salaries to Original Rates and Entitlements (RESTORE) Act ( H.R.3192 (link is external) ) would appl  more

ALBANY, New York, June 10 (TNSbrep) -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release on June 9, 2025: * * * DiNapoli Releases Analysis of Enacted State Budget The Enacted Budget for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2025-26 is projected to total $254 billion, a 5.2% increase in spending at a time when new federal actions on funding and policy may change the relationship between the federal government and states. Actions that have already occurred at the federal level,   more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: * * * NUWC Division Newport awards ceremony recognizes 12 patent inventors, published authors * NEWPORT, R.I. - The Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport's newest crop of inventors and authors were celebrated during a ceremony that recognized the latest patents and journal articles on May 30. The event capped a technical focus theme of "Innovation" held throughout May and coincided with National   more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Pallone demands Trump Admin action on lifeguard, maintenance shortages at Sandy Hook * NJ 6th District Congressman calls on Trump's Interior Secretary to disclose staffing plans, lifeguard coverage by June 30 Sandy Hook, New Jersey -- With New Jersey's beach season now in full swing, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) is sounding the alarm over dangerous staffing shortages at Sandy Hook  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ): Radar interference alone enough to pull the plug on 'extremely dangerous' Empire Wind project * --Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) who has waged a multiyear fight against what he called "extremely dangerous" wind projects off New Jersey and elsewhere including Empire Wind today welcomed a lawsuit that contains compelling information that he believes will be helpful for the Trump Adm  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. John Mannion, D-New York, issued the following news release on June 9, 2025: * * * Representative John W. Mannion Announces Release of $7 million in Head Start Funding for Peace, Inc. SYRACUSE, N.Y. - Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) today announced the release of more than $7 million in federal Head Start funding for PEACE, Inc., a Central New York agency that provides early childhood education, health, and family support services to nearly 1,000 low-income   more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Representatives Ocasio-Cortez and Doggett Urge DOJ To Investigate New Allegations That UnitedHealth is Endangering Patients to Maximize Profits from Medicare Advantage Program * Washington, D.C. \- Today, Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) and Lloyd Doggett (TX-37) sent a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi urging the Department of Justice to expand its reported investigat  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. David Scott, D-Georgia, issued the following news release on June 9, 2025: * * * Reps. David Scott, Scanlon, Frost, and Adams Introduce Legislation to Expand Student Access to Music and Arts Education WASHINGTON D.C. -- Today, Congressman David Scott (GA-13), alongside Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05), Congressman Maxwell Frost (FL-10), and Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12), announced the introduction of the Reimagining Inclusive Arts Education Act. The bill e  more

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 21-cv-11125-LAK; S.D.N.Y filed Dec. 29, 2021): * * * Securities and Exchange Commission v. Medallion Financial Corp., et al., No. 21-cv-11125-LAK (S.D.N.Y filed Dec. 29, 2021) On May 30, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York entered final consent judgments against Medallion Financial Corp. and its President, Andrew Murstein, as well as Lawrence Meyers and his  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced the imposition of sanctions against Edward O'Donnell, former Chief Financial Officer of Pareteum Corp., New York. The action, titled "In the Matter of Edward O'Donnell, CPA, Respondent", suspends O'Donnell from appearing or practicing before the Commission as an accountant. The SEC's decision follows a final judgment entered on May 12, 2025, which permanently enjoined O'Donnell from future violations of various federa  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, ranking member of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release on June 9, 2025: * * * Small Business Committee Democrats Introduce Legislation to Protect Small Businesses in FAR Rewrite WASHINGTON- Today, House Small Business Committee Ranking Member Nydia Velazquez (D-NY), Congresswoman Lateefah A. Simon (D-CA), and Congressman Gilbert R. Cisneros Jr. (D-CA), announced two bills designed to protect small bus  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Stefanik Joins Leaders Ortt and Barclay to Address GOP State Senate and State Assembly Conferences in Albany for End of Legislative Session * Albany, N.Y., - Today, House Republican Leadership Chairwoman Elise Stefanik held a press conference after addressing Republicans in the State Senate Conference and New York State Assembly in Albany. Watch Press Conference Here Chairwoman Stefanik. "I am  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Velazquez and Thompson Seek to Block Immigration Feds from Identifying as Local Police * Washington, DC - As the Trump Administration continues unconstitutional deportations, Rep. Nydia Velazquez (D-NY) and Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA) have introduced the Police not ICE Act of 2025 to prohibit immigration officers from wearing any clothing bearing the word "police." The bill would apply to entiti  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Wittman Joins Effort to Support Drones for First Responders Act, Bolster U.S. Drone Industry and National Security * WASHINGTON - Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) joined Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY), China Select Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI), and Congressman Darin LaHood (R-IL) in reintroducing the Drones for First Responders (DFR) Act, legislation designed to strengthen the U.S. drone   more