WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. James Baird, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Baird's Statement on Israel's Strikes on Iran * Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) released the following statement after Israel's strikes on Iran's nuclear program and military leadership: "The U.S. has been clear: Iran cannot and will not obtain a nuclear weapon. President Trump has given Iran every opportunity to dismantle their nuclear program and make a deal in good faith. Iran   more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Rudy Yakym, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Guest Opinion: One Big Beautiful Bill, explained * U.S, Rep. Rudy Yakym - Elkhart Truth One Big Beautiful Bill... but what does it actually do? And, more importantly, what does it not do? Two weeks ago, House Republicans passed the One Big Beautiful Bill. The bill is now in the Senate for review and will then hopefully be sent to President Trump's desk. The One Big Beautiful Bill isn't some bloa  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Merkley, Young Honor Dalai Lama with Bipartisan Resolution * Washington, D.C. - Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and Indiana's U.S. Senator Todd Young announced today that they introduced a bipartisan resolution in recognition of the Dalai Lama's upcoming 90 th birthday and to express support for the Tibetan people. "The people of Tibet have an inalienable right to self-determination, and our res  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Rudy Yakym, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Yakym Honors Veteran Journalist Mark Peterson for 40 Years of Service * SOUTH BEND, IN - Yesterday, Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) formally honored longtime WNDU anchor Mark Peterson by presenting him with a copy of the Congressional Record, recognizing his 40 years of dedicated service to northern Indiana as he enters retirement. Congressman Yakym presents Mark Peterson (middle) with a copy of  more