Monday - June 29, 2026

Tipoffs: President Trump & Congress

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Ahead of Hurricane Season, Welch Leads Colleagues in Calling on President Trump to Nominate an Experienced FEMA Administrator
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Ahead of Hurricane Season, Welch Leads Colleagues in Calling on President Trump to Nominate an Experienced FEMA Administrator * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) this week led his colleagues in urging President Trump to expeditiously nominate a qualified Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator that will restore confidence in the agency as peak disaster season approac  more
Amid Unprecedented Attacks on Veterans and Rising National Security Concerns, Congressmen Chris Deluzio, Pat Ryan, Ted and Lieu Lead 18 Democratic Members of Congress to Launch Veterans Caucus
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Amid Unprecedented Attacks on Veterans and Rising National Security Concerns, Congressmen Chris Deluzio, Pat Ryan, Ted and Lieu Lead 18 Democratic Members of Congress to Launch Veterans Caucus * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congressmen Chris Deluzio (PA-17), Pat Ryan (NY-18), and Ted Lieu (CA-36) led 18 House Democratic colleagues in launching the first-ever Democratic Veterans Caucus. Chaired   more
Amid Unprecedented Attacks on Veterans and Rising National Security Concerns, Goodlander Helps Launch Democratic Veterans Caucus
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Maggie Goodlander, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Amid Unprecedented Attacks on Veterans and Rising National Security Concerns, Goodlander Helps Launch Democratic Veterans Caucus * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander helped launch the first-ever Democratic Veterans Caucus. Chaired by Congressman Ryan, an Army veteran; Congressman Ted Lieu, an Air Force veteran; and Congressman Chris Deluzio, a Navy veteran, the Democ  more
Amodei, Cole at FY26 Homeland Security Subcommittee Markup
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on June 9, 2025: * * * Amodei, Cole at FY26 Homeland Security Subcommittee Markup Washington, D.C. - Today, the House Appropriations Homeland Security Subcommittee met to consider its Fiscal Year 2026 bill. The measure was approved by the Subcommittee. Homeland Security Subcommittee Chairman Mark Amodei (R-NV) prepared the following remarks, "The bill before us   more
As GOP Pushes Massive Medicaid Cuts to Pay for Tax Bill, Warren, Wyden Seek Answers from Contractor that Stands to Profit as Millions Lose Health Care Coverage
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * As GOP Pushes Massive Medicaid Cuts to Pay for Tax Bill, Warren, Wyden Seek Answers from Contractor that Stands to Profit as Millions Lose Health Care Coverage * Maximus, which has spent millions lobbying federal lawmakers on safety net programs like Medicaid, has a history of raking in profits by ejecting millions of Americans off of their health insurance. Perverse Incentives: Contracto  more
Assistant Secretary of Education for Civil Rights Nominee Richey Testifies Before Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Committee
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee released the following testimony by Kimberly Richey, President Trump's nominee to be assistant secretary of Education for civil rights, from a June 5, 2025, confirmation hearing: * * * Chairman Cassidy, Ranking Member Sanders, and Members of this Committee: I am grateful and honored to appear before you today as President Trump's nominee to lead the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the U.S. Department of Educati  more
Assistant Secretary of Labor for Employee Benefits Security Administration Nominee Aronowitz Testifies Before Senate Labor & Pensions Committee
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee released the following testimony by Daniel Aronowitz, President Trump's nominee to be assistant secretary of Labor for the Employee Benefits Security Administration, from a June 5, 2025, confirmation hearing: * * * Thank you Chairman Cassidy, Ranking Member Sanders, and members of the HELP Committee. Thank you for considering my nomination to lead the Employee Benefit Security Administration. I also thank Preside  more
Assistant Secretary of VA for Congressional & Legislative Affairs Nominee Bergin Testifies Before Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee released the following testimony by Don Bergin, President Trump's nominee to be assistant secretary of Veterans Affairs for congressional and legislative affairs, from a June 4, 2025, confirmation hearing: * * * Chairman Moran, Ranking Member Blumenthal, and distinguished Members of the Committee: Thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today. I am deeply honored by the confidence President Trump and Secretary Collins ha  more
Baldwin Meets with Families Impacted by Milwaukee School Closures Due to Lead Exposure, Lack of Federal Support
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Baldwin Meets with Families Impacted by Milwaukee School Closures Due to Lead Exposure, Lack of Federal Support * MILWAUKEE, WI - Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) visited Milwaukee Public Schools' (MPS) Frances Starms Discovery Learning Center to meet with parents whose children's health was at risk and schools were closed this year because of lead hazards. "When Milwaukee called for hel  more
Budzinski in The Hill: "Democrats are looking for answers -- outside Washington"
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Nikki Budzinski, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Budzinski in The Hill: "Democrats are looking for answers -- outside Washington" * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) penned an op-ed in The Hill about the "New Dems On the Road" tour, which gets New Democrat Coalition members out of D.C. to talk with communities across the country about the issues that matter most, from immigration and clean energy to the economy, he  more
Cantwell Statement on GOP Spectrum Auction Proposal
WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, ranking member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Cantwell Statement on GOP Spectrum Auction Proposal WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, criticized Senate Republicans' spectrum auction language released on Thursday, June 5, 2025 for failing to protect aviation safety and n  more
Capito Joins Colleagues in Introducing Energy Choice Act of 2025
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Capito Joins Colleagues in Introducing Energy Choice Act of 2025 * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Recently, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, helped introduce the Energy Choice Act of 2025, legislation led by U.S. Senator Jim Justice (R-W.Va.). "America needs more energy, and our state and local governments shouldn't   more
Chairman Arrington Responds to CBO Report on Net Cost of Illegal Immigration
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on June 9, 2025: * * * Chairman Arrington Responds to CBO Report on Net Cost of Illegal Immigration WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released a report on the 'Effects of the Surge in Immigration on State and Local Budgets in 2023'. The report shows that the Biden-era immigration surge amounted to a direct net cost of $9.8 billion to state and   more
CLARKE DENOUNCES TRUMP'S DEPLOYMENT OF MARINES TO LOS ANGELES AS AN AUTHORITARIAN ESCALATION
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
Commerce Secretary Lutnick Testifies Before Senate Appropriations Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies released the following testimony by Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick from a June 4, 2025, hearing entitled "A Review of the President's Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Request for the Department of Commerce": * * * Chairman Moran, Ranking Member Van Hollen, and Members of the Subcommittee - it is an honor to join you today. America is once again the most attractive destination for investm  more
Congressman Crow Statement on President Trump's Deployment of the National Guard, Marines in California
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Crow Statement on President Trump's Deployment of the National Guard, Marines in California * WASHINGTON -- Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO-06) issued the following statement on President Trump's deployment of the National Guard and active duty Marines in California: In a statement, Congressman Crow said: "Federalizing and deploying National Guard troops in any state should always be a la  more
Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz Responds to the Events Occurring Across Southern California
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Raul Ruiz, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz Responds to the Events Occurring Across Southern California * Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz (CA-25) released the following statement responding to the events occuring across Southern California: "The events occurring across Southern California over the last few days have made me deeply concerned about the future of American democracy. Democracy requires that both the governmen  more
Congressman Gonzalez Announces Over $170 Million in Preliminary Title I Funding for South Texas Schools
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Gonzalez Announces Over $170 Million in Preliminary Title I Funding for South Texas Schools * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) announced that school districts in the 34th Congressional District of Texas are expected to receive an increase of Title I formula funds from previous years, with a total of $171,243,659 in Fiscal Year (FY25). The final allocation totals w  more
Congressman Van Drew Celebrates Authorization of Grant to Improve Atlantic City Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Jefferson Van Drew, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Van Drew Celebrates Authorization of Grant to Improve Atlantic City Infrastructure * Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew announced the official authorization of the $10.3 million RAISE grant for the Atlantic Avenue Corridor Revitalization and Safety project, a key step toward revitalizing Atlantic City. "This is a huge moment for Atlantic City, and I am excited to see   more
Congresswoman Scanlon's Statement on The Trump Administration's Deployment of Military Personnel in Los Angeles
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Scanlon's Statement on The Trump Administration's Deployment of Military Personnel in Los Angeles * Washington, D.C. \- Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05), Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, today released the following statement on the Trump administration's decision to deploy military personnel against civilian demonstrators in Los Ang  more
Defense Funding Bill Hurts Our Servicemembers, Undermines Military Readiness and Our Allies in Ukraine
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on June 9, 2025: * * * Defense Funding Bill Hurts Our Servicemembers, Undermines Military Readiness and Our Allies in Ukraine WASHINGTON -- House Appropriations Committee Republicans today released their 2026 Defense funding bill, which will be considered by the Defense subcommittee tomorrow. Instead of working with House Democrats to strengthen o  more
DeGette, Pallone, and Democratic Health Subcommittee Members Demand Hearing on Alarming Disruptions at NIH
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Diana DeGette, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * DeGette, Pallone, and Democratic Health Subcommittee Members Demand Hearing on Alarming Disruptions at NIH * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee Ranking Member Diana DeGette (CO-01), Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) and all Democratic Health subcommittee members called for an urgent hearing with Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, Director of   more
DEMOCRATS DEMAND ACTION ON COST-OF-LIVING CRISIS, WARN THAT TRUMP'S ONE BIG UGLY BILL WILL DRIVE PRICES EVEN HIGHER
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * DEMOCRATS DEMAND ACTION ON COST-OF-LIVING CRISIS, WARN THAT TRUMP'S ONE BIG UGLY BILL WILL DRIVE PRICES EVEN HIGHER * Collegeville, PA - Today, the House Democratic Steering and Policy Co-Chairs, Congresswomen Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25), Robin Kelly (IL-02) and Nanette Barragan (CA-44), led a roundtable discussion with local leaders and stakeholders impacted by the Trump Tariffs and  more
Democrats Demand Action on Cost-of-living Crisis, Warn That Trump's One Big Ugly Bill Will Drive Prices Even Higher
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Nanette Barragan, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Democrats Demand Action on Cost-of-living Crisis, Warn That Trump's One Big Ugly Bill Will Drive Prices Even Higher * Collegeville, PA - Today, the House Democratic Steering and Policy Co-Chairs, Congresswomen Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25), Robin Kelly (IL-02) and Nanette Barragan (CA-44), led a roundtable discussion with local leaders and stakeholders impacted by the Trump Tariffs and Repu  more
Deputy USTR Nominee Barloon Testifies Before Senate Finance Committee
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The Senate Finance Committee released the following testimony by Joseph L. Barloon, President Trump's nominee to be deputy U.S. Trade Representative and U.S. Ambassador to the World Trade Organization, from a June 3, 2025, confirmation hearing: * * * Chairman Crapo, Ranking Member Wyden, and Members of this Committee, I am honored to appear before you today as President Trump's nominee for Deputy United States Trade Representative and United States Ambassador to the Worl  more
DOEd Deputy Secretary Nominee Schwinn Testifies Before Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Committee
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee released the following testimony by Penny Schwinn, President Trump's nominee to be deputy secretary of Education, from a June 5, 2025, confirmation hearing: * * * Thank you, Chairman Cassidy, Ranking Member Sanders, and members of the committee. It's an honor to appear before you as a nominee for Deputy Secretary of Education. I am grateful for the support of my family, friends and former colleagues. And I am gra  more
DOEd Secretary McMahon Testifies Before House Education & Workforce Committee
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee released the following testimony by Education Secretary Linda McMahon from a June 4, 2025, hearing entitled "Examining the Policies and Priorities of the Department of Education": * * * Chairman Walberg, Ranking Member Scott, and distinguished members of the Committee, thank you for having me today. I would like to begin by thanking all of the members for their time today, and by thanking all of the dedicated career staff and   more
DOEd Secretary McMahon Testifies Before Senate Appropriations Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies released the following testimony by Education Secretary Linda McMahon from a June 3, 2025, hearing entitled "A Review of the President's Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Request for the Department of Education": * * * Chairman Capito, Ranking Member Baldwin, and distinguished members of the Subcommittee, thank you for having me today. I would like to begin by thanking all o  more
FDA Center for Drug Evaluation & Research Acting Director Corrigan-Curay Testifies Before Senate Health Committee
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee released the following testimony by Jacqueline Corrigan-Curay, acting director of the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research at the Food and Drug Administration, from a June 4, 2025, hearing entitled "Reauthorization of the Over-the-Counter Monograph Drug User Fee Program": * * * Chair Cassidy, Ranking Member Sanders, and Members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today on the reauthoriza  more
Heinrich Slams DOGE Attacks on USGS Scientists and Budget Cuts in Letter to Interior Department Secretary
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich Slams DOGE Attacks on USGS Scientists and Budget Cuts in Letter to Interior Department Secretary WASHINGTON -- Today, U.S. Senator Martin He, Ranking Member on the Senate Committee of Energy and Natural Resources sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum expressing his grave concern surrounding the Tr  more
Heinrich, Lujan Fight Trump Administration's Cuts to the Job Corps Program
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich, Lujan Fight Trump Administration's Cuts to the Job Corps Program * Washington, D.C. - After the Trump administration attempted to shutter the nation's largest jobs training program for low-income and at-risk young people, U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) joined U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, an  more
Heinrich, Lujan Slam Trump Administration for Illegally Gutting Agency Dedicated to Growing Local Businesses
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich, Lujan Slam Trump Administration for Illegally Gutting Agency Dedicated to Growing Local Businesses Amid Commerce Department's stonewalling, senators ask GAO to investigate if Trump officials violated the law or engaged in misconduct & what officials are doing with funding Congress appropriated to serve minority enterprises & create jobs * U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Be  more
Heinrich, Lujan Slam Trump's Plan to Illegally Rescind Funding for New Mexico's Local Public Radio & TV Stations
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich, Lujan Slam Trump's Plan to Illegally Rescind Funding for New Mexico's Local Public Radio & TV Stations * Losing this funding would force many public stations to reduce much of their programming or, in some cases, close their doors to the rural communities they serve WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Commerce Subcomm  more
Homeland Security General Counsel Nominee Percival Testifies Before Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Committee
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee released the following testimony by James H. Percival, President Trump's nominee to be general counsel of Homeland Security, from a June 5, 2025, confirmation hearing: * * * Chairman Paul, Ranking Member Peters, and distinguished members of this committee, thank you for the opportunity to present testimony regarding my pending nomination to serve as the next General Counsel of the Department of Homeland Secu  more
Homeland Security Ranking Members Magaziner & Thompson Statement on Trump Admin Putting 22-Year-Old with Zero Experience in Charge of DHS Counterterrorism Office
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Seth Magaziner, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Homeland Security Ranking Members Magaziner & Thompson Statement on Trump Admin Putting 22-Year-Old with Zero Experience in Charge of DHS Counterterrorism Office * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (MS-02), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, and Rep. Seth Magaziner (RI-02), Ranking Member of the subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence, released the fo  more
House Agriculture Committee Chairman Thompson Issues Opening Statement at Hearing on Digital Assets
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, released the following opening statement from a June 4, 2025, hearing entitled "American Innovation and the Future of Digital Assets: From Blueprint to a Functional Framework": * * * Good morning, and welcome to our full committee hearing on the future of digital assets. Thank you to our esteemed panel of witnesses for making the time to be with us today. This is an important and rare oppor  more
House Democrats Challenge Trump's Unconstitutional Birthright Citizenship Executive Order in Court
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
House Democrats Challenge Trump's Unconstitutional Birthright Citizenship Executive Order in Court
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
House Democrats Highlight How Republican Funding Bill Weakens Our National Security and Makes Americans More Vulnerable to Terrorism
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on June 9, 2025: * * * House Democrats Highlight How Republican Funding Bill Weakens Our National Security and Makes Americans More Vulnerable to Terrorism WASHINGTON -- During today's House Appropriations Subcommittee markup of the 2026 Homeland Security funding bill, House Democrats highlighted how the bill raises costs for families recovering f  more
House Education & Workforce Committee Chairman Walberg Issues Opening Statement at Hearing on DOEd
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, released the following opening statement from a June 5, 2025, hearing entitled "Examining the Policies and Priorities of the Department of Education": * * * It is a pleasure to welcome Secretary Linda McMahon to the Committee on Education and Workforce. Madam Secretary, thank you for being here. Since you were sworn in on March 3rd, you have made it your mission to address the glaring   more
House Education & Workforce Committee Chairman Walberg Issues Opening Statement at Hearing on Labor Policies
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, released the following opening statement from a June 5, 2025, hearing entitled "Examining the Policies and Priorities of the Department of Labor": * * * Today's hearing is about examining the policies and priorities of the Department of Labor. We will look at the Trump administration's plans for a smaller and more effective government for taxpayers; its plans to ensure that fewer--but   more
ICYMI: Aviation Hearing Highlights Support for One Big Beautiful Bill Act Investments in Modernizing Air Traffic Control
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Aviation Hearing Highlights Support for One Big Beautiful Bill Act Investments in Modernizing Air Traffic Control Witnesses representing a cross-section of the aerospace industry last week expressed their support for modernizing the U.S. air traffic control (ATC) system and the $12.5 billion investment included as a down payment  more
ICYMI: Chair Emeritus McCaul on "Fox News Sunday"
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Chair Emeritus McCaul on "Fox News Sunday" * WASHINGTON - U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) -- chairman emeritus of the House Foreign Affairs and Homeland Security Committees -- joined Shannon Bream on "Fox News Sunday" to discuss the latest on the war in Ukraine, the threat posed by Iranian nuclear proliferation, and the Trump administration's efforts to protect the homeland from v  more
ICYMI: Sen. Cruz's No Tax on Tips Passes Senate Unanimously -- Coverage Roundup
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Sen. Cruz's No Tax on Tips Passes Senate Unanimously -- Coverage Roundup * Washington, D.C. - Yesterday, the No Tax on Tips Act passed the Senate by a vote of 100-0. The bill had been introduced in the U.S. Senate by Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), and co-led by Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.). It now heads to the U.S. House of Representatives for a vote. The No Tax on Tips Act exempts "cash tips"--cash, credi  more
ICYMI: Wall Street Journal Op-ed: My Son is Counting on Medicaid Work Requirements
WASHINGTON, June 9 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Wall Street Journal Op-ed: My Son is Counting on Medicaid Work Requirements * "He has autism and epilepsy and is being made to compete for resources with able-bodied adults." For Immediate Release June 9, 2025 Contact: Taylor Haulsee WASHINGTON -- When people who can work but refuse to do so and stay on Medicaid, it takes away resources from those who deserve and rely  more
ICYMI: Wall Street Journal Op-ed: My Son is Counting on Medicaid Work Requirements
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Wall Street Journal Op-ed: My Son is Counting on Medicaid Work Requirements * WASHINGTON -- When people who can work but refuse to do so and stay on Medicaid, it takes away resources from those who deserve and rely upon it - like the teenage son of Arkansas father Nick Stehle, who has severe autism and epilepsy and requires constant attention. The Wall Street Journal published Nick's story l  more
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
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
Jayapal Statement on Trump Abuse of Power in Los Angeles
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Washington, issued the following news: * * * Jayapal Statement on Trump Abuse of Power in Los Angeles * WASHINGTON -- U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Immigration, Security, Integrity, and Enforcement, released the following statement regarding the Trump Administration's escalations of violence and abuse of power in Los Angeles, California. "On Friday and Saturday, the Trump Administration condu  more
Kaine Statement on Trump's Activation of National Guard in California Over Local Officials' Objections
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine Statement on Trump's Activation of National Guard in California Over Local Officials' Objections * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) issued the following statement regarding President Donald Trump's activation of 2,000 National Guard troops in California, over the objections of California Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, in response to immigration prot  more
Kelly-Backed Aerial Firefighting Enhancement Act Set to Become Law
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly-Backed Aerial Firefighting Enhancement Act Set to Become Law * Bipartisan, bicameral legislation will strengthen the U.S. aerial firefighting fleet to respond to growing wildfire threats across Arizona and the West It passed the House and now heads to the President's desk Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and colleagues celebrated the passage of the Aerial Firefighting Enhancement Act of 2025 to stre  more
King, Colleagues to White House: "Immediately Reverse" Damaging, Unconstitutional Cuts to Job Corps
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * King, Colleagues to White House: "Immediately Reverse" Damaging, Unconstitutional Cuts to Job Corps * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- With the Trump administration attempting to shutter the nation's largest jobs training program for low-income and at-risk young people, Senator Angus King (I-ME), alongside 39 of his Senate colleagues, sent a letter to Department of Labor (DOL) Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer urg  more
Kustoff Op-Ed: The 'one big, beautiful bill' will restore the American dream
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. David Kustoff, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Kustoff Op-Ed: The 'one big, beautiful bill' will restore the American dream * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congressman David Kustoff (R-TN) published an op-ed in the Washington Examiner titled, "The 'one big, beautiful bill' will restore the American dream." In the op-ed, Congressman Kustoff highlights the historic tax cuts in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and lays out how they will jumpstart the   more
Labor Secretary Chavez-DeRemer Testifies Before House Education & Workforce Committee
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee released the following testimony by Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer from a June 5, 2025, hearing entitled "Examining the Policies and Priorities of the Department of Labor": * * * Chairman Walberg, Ranking Member Scott, and Members of the Committee, thank you for the invitation to testify today. It's an honor to appear before the Subcommittee to share the important work this administration is doing at the Department of Labo  more
Larson and Neal Blast Supreme Court Decision Allowing 'DOGE' Access to Personal Data at Social Security
WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Larson and Neal Blast Supreme Court Decision Allowing 'DOGE' Access to Personal Data at Social Security East Hartford, CT - Today, Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) and Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson (D-CT) released the following statement after the Supreme Court stepped in to allow   more
LEADER JEFFRIES: "EXTREME MAGA REPUBLICANS HAVE ZERO CREDIBILITY WHEN IT COMES TO ISSUES OF LAW AND ORDER"
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
LEADER JEFFRIES: "EXTREME MAGA REPUBLICANS HAVE ZERO CREDIBILITY WHEN IT COMES TO ISSUES OF LAW AND ORDER"
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
Lucas Reintroduces Weather Act Reauthorization
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Frank Lucas, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * Lucas Reintroduces Weather Act Reauthorization * Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Frank Lucas - former House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chairman - reintroduced comprehensive legislation to support substantial improvements in weather forecasting and prediction of high-impact weather events. The Weather Act Reauthorization builds off the successful implementation of the Weather Resea  more
Lujan, Finance Democrats Demand Committee Markup of Republican Reconciliation Bill
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Finance Democrats Demand Committee Markup of Republican Reconciliation Bill * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.), and every Democrat on the Senate Finance Committee, demanded the committee Republicans schedule a markup of the Republican bill that would slash health care and clean energy tax credi  more
Markey, Velazquez, Warren, Whitehouse, Waters Unveil Bill to Support Small Business Compliance With Corporate Transparency Act
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Markey, Velazquez, Warren, Whitehouse, Waters Unveil Bill to Support Small Business Compliance with Corporate Transparency Act (Washington, June 9) - Today, Ranking Member Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) introduced new bicameral legislation to help small businesses comply with beneficial ownership reporting requirements   more
MATSUI STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT TRUMP'S DEPLOYMENT OF NATIONAL GUARD TO LOS ANGELES
WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Doris O. Matsui, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * MATSUI STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT TRUMP'S DEPLOYMENT OF NATIONAL GUARD TO LOS ANGELES * WASHINGTON D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07), released the following statement on President Trump's deployment of 2,000 California National Guard troops to Los Angeles. "President Trump's deployment of the California National Guard is clearly meant to escalate the situation and deepen his cultur  more
MENG INTRODUCES LEGISLATION PROVIDING BACK PAY TO UNJUSTLY FIRED VA EMPLOYEES
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
Merit Systems Protection Board Member Nominee Woodruff Testifies Before Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Committee
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee released the following testimony by James J. Woodruff II, President Trump's nominee to be a member of the Merit Systems Protection Board, from a June 5, 2025, confirmation hearing: * * * Chairman Paul, Ranking Member Peters, and distinguished members of the Committee: I want to thank you for the honor of appearing before you today. I am honored that President Donald J. Trump nominated me for to fill the posi  more
Merkley, Wyden, 38 Senators Fight Trump's Cuts to the Job Corps Program
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Merkley, Wyden, 38 Senators Fight Trump's Cuts to the Job Corps Program * In Oregon, Tongue Point, PIVOT, and Springdale Centers at Risk Washington, D.C. - As the Trump Administration attempts to shutter the nation's largest jobs training program for low-income and at-risk young people, Oregon's U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden and 38 Senate colleagues demanded U.S. Labor Secretary Lori Chav  more
Merkley, Wyden, 38 Senators Fight Trump's Cuts to the Job Corps Program
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Merkley, Wyden, 38 Senators Fight Trump's Cuts to the Job Corps Program * In Oregon, Tongue Point, PIVOT, and Springdale Centers at Risk Washington, D.C. - As the Trump Administration attempts to shutter the nation's largest jobs training program for low-income and at-risk young people, Oregon's U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden and 38 Senate colleagues demanded U.S. Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-  more
Murray, DeLauro, Baldwin Blast Director Bhattacharya for Terminating Thousands of Active NIH Grants, Upending Research, Threatening Patient Treatment
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on June 9, 2025: * * * Murray, DeLauro, Baldwin Blast Director Bhattacharya for Terminating Thousands of Active NIH Grants, Upending Research, Threatening Patient Treatment Top Democratic appropriators call out NIH for cancelling at least 2,370 active grants, cutting off funding to over 210 institutions, and demand a comprehensive list of terminated gran  more
N.M. Delegation Urges Interior Secretary Burgum to Protect Chaco Canyon, Demand Trump Administration Respect Tribal Sovereignty and Consult Tribal Nations
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * N.M. Delegation Urges Interior Secretary Burgum to Protect Chaco Canyon, Demand Trump Administration Respect Tribal Sovereignty and Consult Tribal Nations * In a letter to Secretary Burgum, the N.M. Delegation expressed deep concern at the DOI's efforts to revoke protections around Chaco Canyon The Delegation's letter comes on the heels of their reintroduction of the Chaco Cultural Heritage A  more
N.M. Delegation Urges Interior Secretary Burgum to Protect Chaco Canyon, Demand Trump Administration Respect Tribal Sovereignty and Consult Tribal Nations
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * N.M. Delegation Urges Interior Secretary Burgum to Protect Chaco Canyon, Demand Trump Administration Respect Tribal Sovereignty and Consult Tribal Nations * In a letter to Secretary Burgum, the N.M. Delegation expressed deep concern at the DOI's efforts to revoke protections around Chaco Canyon The Delegation's letter comes on the heels of their reintroduction of the Chaco Cultural Heritage Are  more
National Cyber Director Nominee Cairncross Testifies Before Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Committee
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee released the following testimony by Sean Cairncross, President Trump's nominee to be national cyber director, from a June 5, 2025, confirmation hearing: * * * Chairman Paul, Ranking Member Peters, and distinguished Senators, it is a privilege to appear before this Committee as President Trump's nominee to serve as the next National Cyber Director. I would like to recognize and thank the members of my family:  more
NEWS: Sanders Statement on Trump Deploying Troops to California
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Sanders Statement on Trump Deploying Troops to California * WASHINGTON, June 9 - Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) today released the following statement after President Trump bypassed California's governor to deploy National Guard troops to California: Let's be clear: Trump's deployment of the National Guard in California is not about the protests there, ICE, or immigration. It is about using ex  more
NEWS: Sens. Schiff, Padilla, Schumer Demand Answers from Trump Administration on Arrest and Detention of SEIU Labor Leader David Huerta
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Sens. Schiff, Padilla, Schumer Demand Answers from Trump Administration on Arrest and Detention of SEIU Labor Leader David Huerta * Washington, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) are demanding answers from Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem; Immigration and Customs  more
Norton Condemns Three Anti-D.C. Bills Ahead of Rules Committee Consideration
WASHINGTON, June 9 (Rep.) -- Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., issued the following news release: * * * Norton Condemns Three Anti-D.C. Bills Ahead of Rules Committee Consideration * The bills will be before the Rules Committee at 4:00 p.m. today, and the House is expected to vote on all three this week. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Ahead of today's Rules Committee consideration of three anti-D.C. home rule bills, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) said that the bills' advancement is anoth  more
OMB Office of Federal Procurement Policy Administrator Nominee Rhodes Testifies Before Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Committee
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee released the following testimony by Kevin Rhodes, President Trump's nominee to be administrator for federal procurement policy at the Office of Management and Budget, from a June 5, 2025, confirmation hearing: * * * Mr. Chairman, Ranking Member Peters, and Members of the Committee: Thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today. I am deeply honored and immensely grateful to President Trump for nom  more
One, Big, Beautiful Bill: Made in America Becomes the Norm, Not a Novelty
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release on June 9, 2025: * * * The One, Big, Beautiful Bill: Made in America Becomes the Norm, Not a Novelty Reconciliation bill renews immediate expensing for R&D, 100% immediate expensing for equipment and machinery, and interest deductibility, incentivizes construction of new factories in America, and lowers rates for those who build in the U.S.A. * Washington,   more
OSHA Assistant Secretary Nominee Keeling Testifies Before Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Committee
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee released the following testimony by David Keeling, President Trump's nominee to be assistant secretary of the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration, from a June 5, 2025, confirmation hearing: * * * Thank you, Chairman Cassidy, Ranking Member Sanders, and esteemed members of the committee. I am honored to appear before you today as the nominee for Assistant Secretary of Labor overs  more
Padilla, Schiff, Schumer Demand Answers from Trump Administration on Arrest and Detention of SEIU Union Labor Leader David Huerta
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Schiff, Schumer Demand Answers from Trump Administration on Arrest and Detention of SEIU Union Labor Leader David Huerta * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee, Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) are demanding answers from top Trump Administration officials  more
Pallone demands Trump Admin action on lifeguard, maintenance shortages at Sandy Hook
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
PBGC Director Nominee Dhillon Testifies Before Senate Finance Committee
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The Senate Finance Committee released the following testimony by Janet Dhillon, President Trump's nominee to be director of the Pension Benefits Guarantee Corporation, from a June 3, 2025, confirmation hearing: * * * Thank you Chairman Crapo, Ranking Member Wyden, and Members of the Committee for the opportunity to appear before you today. It is an honor to be here as President Trump's nominee to be Director of the Pension Benefits Guarantee Corporation (PBGC), and I tha  more
Pelosi Statement on the Trump Administration's Actions in California
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Pelosi Statement on the Trump Administration's Actions in California * Washington, D.C. - Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the Trump Administration's actions in California: "The ongoing arrests in California of families and children obeying the law are evidence of a broader pattern of ICE's renegade behavior across the country. The resulting peaceful demonstratio  more
Ranking Member McCollum: Defense Funding Bill Hurts Our Servicemembers, Undermines Military Readiness and Our Allies in Ukraine
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member McCollum: Defense Funding Bill Hurts Our Servicemembers, Undermines Military Readiness and Our Allies in Ukraine * WASHINGTON -- House Appropriations Committee Republicans today released their 2026 Defense funding bill, which will be considered by the Defense subcommittee tomorrow. Instead of working with House Democrats to strengthen our national security and prioritize the qualit  more
Reed: Trump's Deployment of National Guard Forces in LA is a Dangerous Escalation
WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed: Trump's Deployment of National Guard Forces in LA is a Dangerous Escalation * WASHINGTON, DC --Today, President Trump federalized National Guard troops in California and deployed them to Los Angeles to respond to civil unrest around ongoing ICE operations. This is the first time National Guard troops have been federally activated without a state governor's consent since the 1960s. U.S. Sena  more
RELEASE: Gottheimer Introduces New Bipartisan Bill to Protect LIHEAP From Staffing Cuts
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Gottheimer Introduces New Bipartisan Bill to Protect LIHEAP From Staffing Cuts * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, June 9, 2025, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) introduced new bipartisan legislation to protect the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which helps millions of families across the country afford their energy bills and stay safe during extreme weather. The l  more
Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ): Radar interference alone enough to pull the plug on 'extremely dangerous' Empire Wind project
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
Rep. Gomez Blasts Trump's Travel Ban as "Cruel Political Stunt"
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Original text here: * * * Rep. Gomez Blasts Trump's Travel Ban as "Cruel Political Stunt" * LOS ANGELES, CA - Representative Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) issued the following statement in response to President Trump's latest executive order banning entry from 12 countries, which takes effect today: "This ban has nothing to do with security--it's a cruel political stunt meant to stoke fear and distract   more
Rep. Hoyle Statement on President Trump's Unprecedented Decision to Federalize the California National Guard
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Val Hoyle, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Hoyle Statement on President Trump's Unprecedented Decision to Federalize the California National Guard * For Immediate Release: June 9, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C.- Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) released the following statement after President Trump's unprecedented federalization of the California National Guard in response to protests in Los Angeles: "You don't send the National Guard into a city  more
Rep. Johnson's Statement on the White House Deploying National Guard to Los Angeles
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Henry C. 'Hank' Johnson Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Johnson's Statement on the White House Deploying National Guard to Los Angeles * Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) released the following statement on the White House deploying 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles during protests against Trump's immigration policies: "President Trump's unilateral deployment of the National Guard onto the streets of Los Angeles at a time whe  more
Rep. Mann Applauds the One Big Beautiful Bill Act's Wins for America
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Tracey Mann, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Mann Applauds the One Big Beautiful Bill Act's Wins for America * CLICK HERE (link is external) to download Rep. Mann's opening remarks. CLICK HERE (link is external) to watch Rep. Mann's opening remarks on YouTube. WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) spoke on the U.S. House floor in support of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (link is external), which passed in the House   more
Rep. Mark Green Retires from the U.S. House of Representatives
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Mark Green, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Mark Green Retires from the U.S. House of Representatives * WASHINGTON--Today, Rep. Mark Green (TN-07), Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement: "It is with a heavy heart that I announce my retirement from Congress. Recently, I was offered an opportunity in the private sector that was too exciting to pass up. As a result, today I notified the Spea  more
Rep. Mike Levin's Statement on President Trump Deploying Marines to Los Angeles
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Mike Levin, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Mike Levin's Statement on President Trump Deploying Marines to Los Angeles * June 09, 2025 Washington, D.C. \- Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) released the following statement in response to President Trump deploying Marines to Los Angeles: "Donald Trump's decision to deploy Marines to Los Angeles is an astounding overreach of authoritarian power. The State of California has not requested th  more
Rep. Steube: Reduce Bureaucracy, Codify President Trump's Executive Orders Now
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. W. Greg Steube, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Steube: Reduce Bureaucracy, Codify President Trump's Executive Orders Now * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) today introduced the Federal Government Reform Act of 2025, a comprehensive bill that codifies five of President Trump's executive orders addressing waste, restoring accountability, and modernizing the federal government. "This bill locks in President Trump  more
Risch Celebrates Committee Passage of Legislation to Counter Adversary Nuclear Energy Programs
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Risch Celebrates Committee Passage of Legislation to Counter Adversary Nuclear Energy Programs U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, celebrated the committee's passage of his International Nuclear Energy Act. The bill aims to support the U.S. domestic energy industry's leadership and offset China and Russia's growing influence on international nuclear en  more
Rosen Condemns Senate Republicans' Plan to Cut Medicare to Pay for More Tax Breaks for Billionaires
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen Condemns Senate Republicans' Plan to Cut Medicare to Pay for More Tax Breaks for Billionaires * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) released a statement on reports that Senate Republicans are now looking to also cut Medicare in their extreme tax spending bill. This comes in addition to the devastating Medicaid cuts that will cause Nevadans in need - including children - to los  more
Rutherford Statement on NOAA's Amendment 59
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. John Rutherford, R-Florida, issued the following news release on June 9, 2025: * * * Rutherford Statement on NOAA's Amendment 59 * WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Monday, U.S. Congressman John H. Rutherford (FL-05) released the following statement on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)'s Amendment 59: "The release of Amendment 59 by NOAA, without the proposed three-month bottom fishing closure, is a major victory for Florida, especially for our more  more
Sanders Statement on RFK Jr. Firing Vaccine Experts at CDC
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, ranking minority member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news: NEWS: Sanders Statement on RFK Jr. Firing Vaccine Experts at CDC WASHINGTON, June 9 - After Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. announced he would remove every member of the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices (ACIP) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Sen. Bernie Sanders (I  more
Schmidt Backs Effort to Open India Market to Kansas Farm Exports
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Derek Schmidt, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Schmidt Backs Effort to Open India Market to Kansas Farm Exports * WASHINGTON, DC: Congressman Derek Schmidt (KS-02) today announced he has joined Congressmen Adrian Smith (NE-03) and Randy Feenstra (IA-04) in encouraging United States Trade Ambassador Jamieson Greer to prioritize gaining improved market access for American agricultural exports - specifically U.S. ethanol, distillers' dried grains wi  more
SEC Chairman Atkins Testifies Before Senate Appropriations Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government released the following testimony by Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Paul S. Atkins from a June 3, 2025, hearing entitled "A Review of the President's Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Request for the Securities and Exchange Commission": * * * Chairman Hagerty, Ranking Member Reed, and members of the Subcommittee. Thank you for inviting me to testify today./1 I am grateful for the oppor  more
Sen. Cruz: "We're Witnessing the Rise of Judicial Lawfare"
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Cruz: "We're Witnessing the Rise of Judicial Lawfare" * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Federal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action, and Federal Rights, delivered opening remarks at a Senate Judiciary hearing examining how procedural tools can enable judicial overreach that threaten the separation of powers and hinder lawful exec  more
Senate Finance Committee Chairman Crapo Issues Remarks at Hearing on USTR, PBGC, Treasury Nominations
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, released the following remarks from a June 3, 2025, confirmation hearing for Joseph Barloon to be deputy U.S. Trade Representative, Janet Dhillon to be director of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation and Brian Morrissey Jr. to be general counsel of the Treasury: * * * "Thank you to our nominees, Mr. Barloon, Ms. Dhillon and Mr. Morrissey for being here today. Congratulations on your nominations and   more
Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Wyden Issues Statement at Hearing on USTR, PBGC, Treasury Nominations
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, released the following statement from a June 3, 2025, confirmation hearing for Joseph Barloon to be deputy U.S. Trade Representative, Janet Dhillon to be director of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation and Brian Morrissey Jr. to be general counsel of the Treasury: * * * The Committee meets this morning to discuss three important nominations. General Counsel of the Treasury, the head of the Pen  more
Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Wyden Issues Statement at Open Executive Session on IRS Nomination
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, released the following statement from a June 3, 2025, open executive session to consider the nomination of Billy Long to be commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service: * * * Over the last several years, I have heard every member of this committee, Democrat and Republican, talk about the importance of independence and neutrality at the IRS. If you genuinely believe in those priorities, you cannot   more
Senate Homeland Committee Chairman Peters Issues Statement at Hearing on Homeland Security, OMB, Merit Systems Protection Board Nominations
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, released the following statement from a June 5, 2025, confirmation hearing. The nominees are Sean Cairncross to be national cyber director, Robert Law to be under secretary of Homeland Security for strategy, policy, and plans, James Percival to be general counsel of Homeland Security, Kevin Rhodes to be administrator for federal procurement policy at the Office of Ma  more
Senator Marshall on Newsmax: Failure Is Not an Option
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall on Newsmax: Failure Is Not an Option * Washington - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) joined Wake Up America on Newsmax today to discuss President Donald Trump's 'One Big, Beautiful Bill' and the violent riots in Los Angeles, California, that have erupted in response to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) doing its job to remove criminal illegal aliens from our coun  more
Senator Marshall Pens Op-Ed in Fox News: Trump's One Big, Beautiful Bill Will Keep Our Border the Most Secure It's Been in History
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall Pens Op-Ed in Fox News: Trump's One Big, Beautiful Bill Will Keep Our Border the Most Secure It's Been in History * Washington - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) penned an op-ed in Fox News, praising the progress made at the southern border because of President Trump's policies, while calling on Congress to quickly pass the budget reconciliation package to provide more r  more
Small Business Committee Democrats Introduce Legislation to Protect Small Businesses in FAR Rewrite
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
Smith Statement on Trump Deploying National Guard in Los Angeles County
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Adam Smith, D-Washington, ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following news release on June 8, 2025: * * * Smith Statement on Trump Deploying National Guard in Los Angeles County WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement in response to the federalization and deployment of National Guard troops to Los Angeles County. "The federalizatio  more
Speaker Johnson Joins This Week on ABC
WASHINGTON, June 8 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson Joins This Week on ABC * For Immediate Release June 8, 2025 Contact: Taylor Haulsee WASHINGTON -- This morning, Speaker Johnson joined Jonathan Karl on ABC's This Week to discuss President Trump rightfully using the National Guard to quell violent, anti-law enforcement riots in Los Angeles and discuss the One Big Beautiful Bill. "I didn't go out to craft a pi  more
STATEMENT: Rep. Dave Min Condemns Trump's Illegal Seizure of California National Guard; Calls for De-escalation and Peace
WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Dave Min, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * STATEMENT: Rep. Dave Min Condemns Trump's Illegal Seizure of California National Guard; Calls for De-escalation and Peace * Washington, D.C. -- Following President Trump's unjust federalization of National Guard troops in California, Representative Dave Min (CA-47) released the following statement: "Californians were peacefully exercising their Constitutionally protected First Amendment rights to pr  more
Treasury General Counsel Nominee Morrissey Testifies Before Senate Finance Committee
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The Senate Finance Committee released the following testimony by Brian P. Morrissey Jr., President Trump's nominee to be general counsel of the Treasury, from a June 3, 2025, confirmation hearing: * * * Chairman Crapo, Ranking Member Wyden, and Members of the Committee: It is an honor to appear before you today as you consider my nomination to serve as General Counsel of the Department of the Treasury. I would like to thank President Trump for this opportunity to serve   more
Tuberville Introduces Legislation to Protect Women's Sports at Military Service Academies
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Tuberville Introduces Legislation to Protect Women's Sports at Military Service Academies * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) introduced legislation to prohibit men from participating in women's athletic programs or activities at U.S. military service academies. This is the next step in Senator Tuberville's years-long fight to protect women's sports and preserve Title IX, w  more
Tuberville, Banks Move to Protect Americans' Financial Data from the CCP
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release on June 9, 2025: * * * Tuberville, Banks Move to Protect Americans' Financial Data from the CCP Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) and U.S. Senator Jim Banks (R-IN) took action to ensure Americans' financial data is protected from exposure to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) through popular financial trading platforms. In a letter to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul  more
Tuberville, Ricketts Reintroduce Legislation to Codify Oversight on Foreign Purchases of American Farmland
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Tuberville, Ricketts Reintroduce Legislation to Codify Oversight on Foreign Purchases of American Farmland * Alabama has fourth-highest amount of foreign owned farmland with 2.2 million acres WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) to reintroduce the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure (AFIDA) Improvements Act to bolster reporting requir  more
U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum: President Trump is Deliberately Escalating Tensions in L.A.
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum: President Trump is Deliberately Escalating Tensions in L.A. * SAINT PAUL, Minn. -- Congresswoman Betty McCollum, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, issued the following statement on Sunday in response to President Trump's decision to activate the California National Guard in defiance of Governor Gavin Newsom: "President Trump is deliber  more
Under Secretary of Agriculture for Natural Resources & Environment Nominee Boren Testifies Before Senate Agriculture Committee
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee released the following testimony by Mike Boren, President Trump's nominee to be under secretary of Agriculture for natural resources and environment, from a June 3, 2025, confirmation hearing: * * * Thank you, Chairman Boozman, Ranking Member Klobuchar and members of the committee. It is an honor to appear before you today. I have enjoyed meeting some of you and your staff in your offices. If confirmed, it will be  more
Under Secretary of Homeland Security for Strategy, Policy & Plans Nominee Law Testifies Before Senate Homeland Security Committee
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee released the following written testimony by Robert Law, President Trump's nominee to be under secretary of Homeland Security for strategy, policy and plans from a June 5, 2025, confirmation hearing: * * * Good morning, Chairman Paul, Ranking Member Peters, and distinguished Members of the Committee. It is an honor for me to appear before you today as President Trump's nominee to be the third Under Secretary   more
VA IG Nominee Mason Testifies Before Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee released the following testimony by Cheryl L. Mason, President Trump's nominee to be inspector general of Veterans Affairs, from a June 4, 2025, confirmation hearing: * * * Chairman Moran, Ranking Member Blumenthal, distinguished Members of the Committee, I'm honored to sit before you as the President's nominee to be Inspector General at the Department of Veterans Affairs. I am joined today by my husband of 39 years, Brett S. Mason  more
Van Orden, Moore Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Honor Troops Deployed to the Southern Border
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Van Orden, Moore Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Honor Troops Deployed to the Southern Border * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, retired Navy SEAL Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03), along with Rep. Tim Moore (NC-14), introduced H.R. 3780 - the Border Operations Service Medal Act - to honor U.S. servicemembers and federal personnel who have defended the southern border under President Trump's 2025 N  more
Velazquez and Thompson Seek to Block Immigration Feds from Identifying as Local Police
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
Warren, Senators Find DOGE Employee Gained Access to Sensitive Education Department Data, Push for Independent Investigation
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren, Senators Find DOGE Employee Gained Access to Sensitive Education Department Data, Push for Independent Investigation U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) led senators in pushing the Acting Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Education (ED) to open an investigation into new information obtained by her office revealing that DOGE may have gained access to "two of [Federal St  more
WATCH: Padilla Slams Trump Administration for Terrorizing Los Angeles Communities Through ICE Raids, Deploying National Guard
WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Padilla Slams Trump Administration for Terrorizing Los Angeles Communities Through ICE Raids, Deploying National Guard * Padilla: California is "the fourth-largest economy in the world, not despite our immigrant population, but because of our immigrant population, who contribute so much as [a] workforce, as consumers, as entrepreneurs. That's something to be respected, not insulted." "Our  more
Welch Joins 39 Colleagues in Fighting Trump Administration's Illegal Termination of the Jobs Corp Program
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch Joins 39 Colleagues in Fighting Trump Administration's Illegal Termination of the Jobs Corp Program * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) recently joined Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and 38 of his colleagues in urging the Trump Administration to immediately reverse its decision to illegally and abruptly terminate Job Corps center operations which have left 25,000 students and t  more
Welch Joins Vermont Edition to Discuss Trump's Trade War and Taxes on Hardworking American Families
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch Joins Vermont Edition to Discuss Trump's Trade War and Taxes on Hardworking American Families * COLCHESTER, VT - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today joined Vermont Public's Vermont Edition to discuss how harmful cuts in Republicans' 'Big Beautiful Bill' to vital programs like Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will hurt the economy and hardworking Americans acro  more
Wyden, Bennet, Democratic Colleagues Urge Full Funding of Unemployment Insurance Administration
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden, Bennet, Democratic Colleagues Urge Full Funding of Unemployment Insurance Administration Wyden Also Blasts Trump Administration's Recent Decision to Revoke Grants Helping States Improve UI Systems and Fight Fraud Washington, D.C. - Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Finance Committee Member Michael F. Bennet (D-Colo.), House  more