Saturday - June 27, 2026

Tipoffs: President Trump & Congress

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74 U.S. Representatives Warn Trump Administration To Halt Potentially Illegal Mass Firings Of Federal Workers
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * 74 U.S. Representatives Warn Trump Administration To Halt Potentially Illegal Mass Firings Of Federal Workers * Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA) today led 74 U.S. Representatives in pressing the Trump Administration to halt plans to conduct further mass firings of federal workers amid reports that the White House intends to proceed with gutting federal agencies and conducting mass purges of civil servants  more
A.G. Bondi Testifies Before House Appropriations Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, July 12 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies released the following testimony by Attorney General Pamela Bondi from a June 23, 2025, hearing entitled "Fiscal Year 2026 Request for the Department of Justice": * * * Good afternoon, Chairman Rogers, Ranking Member Meng, and other distinguished Members of the Subcommittee. I am honored to appear before you today to present President Trump's Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 budget for the Depa  more
As School Year Nears, Reed, Whitehouse & Colleagues Demand Trump Admin. End Blockade on Funding for Afterschool Programs, K-12 Schools Across America
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * As School Year Nears, Reed, Whitehouse & Colleagues Demand Trump Admin. End Blockade on Funding for Afterschool Programs, K-12 Schools Across America * 32 senators demand Trump admin stop blocking funding signed into law by President Trump in March and end freeze that has sent districts scrambling just weeks out from the new school year WASHINGTON, DC - Approximately $30 million for Rho  more
Assistant Secretary of Interior for Indian Affairs Davis Testifies Before House Committees on Education & Workforce, Natural Resources
WASHINGTON, July 12 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development released the following testimony by Scott Davis, exercising the delegated authority of the assistant secretary of Interior for Indian affairs, from a June 24, 2025, joint hearing with the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations entitled "Enhancing Educational Outcomes in Indian Country: Postsecondary Education at the Bureau of Indian Education": * * *   more
Barrasso: It's Time to Restore Constitutional Order and Rein in Rogue Judges
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso: It's Time to Restore Constitutional Order and Rein in Rogue Judges * " The Constitution is clear. Congress controls federal spending. The power of the purse belongs to Congress. It does not belong to unelected district court judges with a gavel and a grudge." WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today spoke on the Senate Floor to condemn the grow  more
Big Beautiful Success Story: Opportunity Zone Improvements in The One, Big, Beautiful Bill Focus on Rural Areas and "Helps Increase Transparency" in Program
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Big Beautiful Success Story: Opportunity Zone Improvements in The One, Big, Beautiful Bill Focus on Rural Areas and "Helps Increase Transparency" in Program Improvements to the Opportunity Zone (OZ) program, which encourages greater investment in distressed communities, will result in more investments targeted to parts of rural America and greater trans  more
Blackburn, Cotton, Kustoff Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Protect Americans from Violent Criminals
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Blackburn, Cotton, Kustoff Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Protect Americans from Violent Criminals * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) and U.S. Representative David Kustoff (R-Tenn.) introduced the Restoring the Armed Career Criminal Act, which would reinstate an important tool for prosecutors to seek enhanced penalties against viole  more
Blunt Rochester Leads 32 Colleagues in Resolution Recognizing Black Women's Equal Pay Day
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on July 10, 2025: * * * Blunt Rochester Leads 32 Colleagues in Resolution Recognizing Black Women's Equal Pay Day Today, U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) led 32 of her colleagues in introducing a resolution honoring Black Women's Equal Pay Day. In the United States, Black women workers are paid just 66 cents for every dollar paid to non-Hispanic White men. If current trends continue, Blac  more
Booker Statement on Whistleblower's Allegations Against Emil Bove
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker Statement on Whistleblower's Allegations Against Emil Bove * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement following the release of text messages, email exchanges, and documents further corroborating the whistleblower disclosures of Mr. Erez Reuveni, formerly the Acting Deputy Director for the Office of   more
Booker, SFRC Colleagues Demand Answers Regarding State Department Layoffs
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker, SFRC Colleagues Demand Answers Regarding State Department Layoffs * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, led colleagues in writing a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressing deep concerns with imminent Reductions in Force (RIFs) at the State Department, and requested answers on the Trump administration's p  more
Budd Joins Risch to Introduce Bill Banning Radical Gender Ideology in K-12 Schools
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Budd Joins Risch to Introduce Bill Banning Radical Gender Ideology in K-12 Schools * Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) joined Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) in introducing the Say No to Indoctrination Act to codify President Trump's executive order preventing taxpayer dollars from funding radical gender ideology in K-12 schools. "For far too long, radical left-wing ideology has pr  more
Budzinski Raises Concerns on Looming Trump Admin Cuts to Illinois Manufacturing
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Nikki Budzinski, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Budzinski Raises Concerns on Looming Trump Admin Cuts to Illinois Manufacturing * Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) led an important discussion on the future of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Program in Illinois, held at Wagner Machine Company, a local business participating in the program. The event brought together key stakeholders to address concerns over the Trump A  more
Bynum Hosts Roundtable with Local Nonprofits, Advocacy Groups, Leaders Following Massive Cuts to Key Programs
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Janelle Bynum, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Bynum Hosts Roundtable with Local Nonprofits, Advocacy Groups, Leaders Following Massive Cuts to Key Programs * Oregon City, OR - Today, Rep. Janelle Bynum (OR-05) hosted a roundtable conversation with nonprofit and advocacy group leaders to discuss the impacts of President Trump and Republicans' budget. Rep. Bynum voted against this legislation twice, calling it "trash," because of how devastating   more
Center for a New American Security Director Curtis Testifies Before House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, July 12 -- The House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on South and Central Asia released the following testimony by Lisa Curtis, director of the Indo-Pacific Security Program at the Center for a New American Security, from a June 26, 2025, hearing entitled "Assessing the Terror Threat Landscape in South and Central Asia and Examining Opportunities for Cooperation": * * * Chairman Huizenga, Ranking Member Kamlager-Dove, distinguished members of the subcommittee: My name is Lisa Curtis.  more
Congressman Kennedy Statement on President Trump's Latest Tariff Threat Against Canada
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Kennedy Statement on President Trump's Latest Tariff Threat Against Canada * BUFFALO, NY -- Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26), co-chair of the bipartisan Northern Border Caucus, released the following statement after President Trump's recent threat to impose a 35% tariff on Canadian imports starting August 1. "President Trump's reckless and erratic game of tariff roulette is a dir  more
Congressman Sessions to Join President Trump in Kerr County
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Pete Sessions, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Sessions to Join President Trump in Kerr County * WASHINGTON, DC- Congressman Pete Sessions (TX-17) will join President Donald Trump in Kerr County at the Hill Country Youth Event Center on Friday, July 11, to survey flood damage and ongoing recovery efforts following the recent disaster. As Chairman of the Subcommittee on Government Operations under the House Committee on Oversight and  more
Congressman Veasey and Texas Democrats Introduce, "Anti-Rigging Act"
WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Texas, issued the following news release on July 11, 2025: * * * Congressman Veasey and Texas Democrats Introduce, "Anti-Rigging Act" Today, Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33) introduced the Anti-Rigging Act of 2025, joined by nine of his fellow Texas Democrats.The bill seeks to end the anti-democratic practice of mid-decade redistricting unless mandated by a court order--ensuring fairer, more transparent elections for all Americans: "This move by Gov  more
Congresswoman Escobar Joins House Democrats in Demanding Trump Administration Release $7 Billion in Illegally Withheld Education Funding
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Escobar Joins House Democrats in Demanding Trump Administration Release $7 Billion in Illegally Withheld Education Funding * Last night, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) joined Representative Lucy McBath (GA-6) and 149 other House Democrats in pressuring the Trump Administration to release almost $7 billion in illegally withheld, Congressionally-appropriated federal funding mea  more
Cornyn Honors Texas Flood Victims, Will Join POTUS in Texas Tomorrow
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Honors Texas Flood Victims, Will Join POTUS in Texas Tomorrow * WASHINGTON - Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) honored those who lost their lives in the catastrophic flooding in Texas and highlighted that he will be in Texas with President Trump and the First Lady tomorrow. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn's remarks are below, and video can be found here. *** Original text here: https://www.  more
Crapo, Lujan Take Bipartisan Action to Secure Clear Guidance for Claimants Following the Recent Extension and Expansion of RECA
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo, Lujan Take Bipartisan Action to Secure Clear Guidance for Claimants Following the Recent Extension and Expansion of RECA * Washington, D.C.-- U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Ben Ray Lujan (D-New Mexico) encouraged the Trump Administration to provide detailed guidance for claimants to access the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) program following its expansion and extension by Cong  more
Daines, Sheehy Congratulate William Mercer on Nomination to Serve as Federal Judge for the District of Montana
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Daines, Sheehy Congratulate William Mercer on Nomination to Serve as Federal Judge for the District of Montana * Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy issued the following statement today congratulating William Mercer on his nomination by President Trump to serve as United States District Judge for the District of Montana: "We congratulate William Mercer on his nomination t  more
Delaware's Congressional Delegation, Local Leaders Sound the Alarm on Cuts to Food Assistance in Republican Budget Bill
WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on July 11, 2025: * * * Delaware's congressional delegation, local leaders sound the alarm on cuts to food assistance in Republican budget bill NEWARK, Del. - U.S. Senators Lisa Blunt Rochester and Chris Coons, and U.S. Representative Sarah McBride (all D-Del.) today joined healthcare providers, food security advocates, environmental leaders, and working Delawareans at the Food Bank of Delaware to   more
DelBene Highlights Impact of Trump's Nutrition Cuts on Washington Families
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Suzan DelBene, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * DelBene Highlights Impact of Trump's Nutrition Cuts on Washington Families * Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) highlighted the historic and devastating cuts to federal food programs in President Trump's megabill that he recently signed into law. Joined by Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients, nutrition advocates, educators, and local food providers, DelBene unders  more
Dexter Fights for Four U.S. Citizen Children Unlawfully Detained in CBP Custody for Weeks
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Maxine Dexter, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Dexter Fights for Four U.S. Citizen Children Unlawfully Detained in CBP Custody for Weeks * BELLINGHAM, WA -- Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. (OR-03) today released the following statement: " Trump said he would go after 'the worst of the worst.' Instead, his immigration machine is abducting Oregonians without cause--including four U.S. citizen children in my district. "An Oregon family was ki  more
Egan-Jones Managing Director Testifies Before House Judiciary Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, July 12 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Administrative State, Regulatory Reform and Antitrust released the following testimony by Sean Egan, co-founder and managing director of Egan-Jones, from a June 25, 2025, hearing entitled "The Proxy Advisor Duopoly's Anticompetitive Conduct": * * * Chairman Fitzgerald, Ranking Member Nadler, and members of the subcommittee - thank you for the opportunity to testify today. I am Sean Egan, co-founder and managing director of Egan-Jones.   more
Ernst Builds Upon Trump Recruitment Success in Annual Defense Bill
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Ernst Builds Upon Trump Recruitment Success in Annual Defense Bill * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a combat veteran, secured meaningful provisions in in the Senate version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to build upon the historic military recruiting success happening under President Trump. "For me, choosing to serve our country opened the door for the American Dream,   more
Evans Co-Leads Bipartisan Bill to Extend Successful "Hospital at Home" Programs
WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Rep. Dwight Evans, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on July 11, 2025: * * * Evans Co-Leads Bipartisan Bill to Extend Successful "Hospital at Home" Programs Congressman Dwight Evans (D-PA-3) is co-leading a bipartisan bill that would enable hospitals to extend successful "Hospital at Home" programs for an additional five years. "The Hospital at Home program has been working for patients of Redeemer Health in the Philadelphia area, and for patients of ot  more
Following Bipartisan Push from Reps. Cleaver & Davids, Congress Passes $625 Million for World Cup Security
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Following Bipartisan Push from Reps. Cleaver & Davids, Congress Passes $625 Million for World Cup Security * (Kansas City, MO) - Following a months-long bipartisan push to secure federal funding to strengthen security services at host cities during the 2026 World Cup, U.S. Representatives Emanuel Cleaver, II (MO-05) and Sharice Davids (KS-03) announced today that Congress has passed $625 million  more
Following Deadly Flooding, Lujan Sounds Alarm on Dangerous Republican Plan to Gut Public Broadcasting
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Following Deadly Flooding, Lujan Sounds Alarm on Dangerous Republican Plan to Gut Public Broadcasting * In Every Corner of New Mexico, New Mexicans Rely on Public Broadcasting to Stay Safe During Natural Disasters and Connect with Trusted News WATCH Senator Lujan's Floor Speech HERE Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Telecommu  more
Gallego Introduces Bill to Make Subscription Cancellations Easier After FTC Rule Halted
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release on July 10, 2025: * * * Gallego Introduces Bill to Make Subscription Cancellations Easier After FTC Rule Halted Follows Federal Courts Blocking FTC Rule That Would Prevent Unwanted Charges * Today, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) introduced a bill to codify the FTC's Click-to-Cancel rule to make cancelling subscriptions easier. On Tuesday, a federal appeals court blocked the rule days before it was supposed  more
Gallego, Colleagues Push to Prevent Corporations From Using Trump's Chaotic Tariffs as Cover to Price Gouge Americans
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Gallego, Colleagues Push to Prevent Corporations from Using Trump's Chaotic Tariffs as Cover to Price Gouge Americans Senators Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), and Representative Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) led a letter to Andrew Ferguson, Chair of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), urging the agency to investigate tariff-enabled corporate price  more
Hawley Reintroduces Bill Banning Chinese Ownership of American Land, Homes
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Hawley Reintroduces Bill Banning Chinese Ownership of American Land, Homes * Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) reintroduced legislation to ban Chinese corporations and individuals associated with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) from owning American agricultural land and homes. The Senator's introduction of the Protecting Our Farms and Homes from China Act comes after the Trump Administration  more
Hawley Secures Pledge from Energy Secretary to Halt the Grain Belt Express
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Hawley Secures Pledge from Energy Secretary to Halt the Grain Belt Express * In a huge win for Missouri, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) today secured a pledge from Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Chris Wright to halt the Grain Belt Express, an elitist land grab harming Missouri farmers and ranchers. This commitment comes after months of pressure from Senator Hawley for the DOE to end the $4.9  more
Heinrich Blasts U.S. Forest Service Chief for Trump Budget that Guts Funding for Wildfire Response and Public Safety
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich Blasts U.S. Forest Service Chief for Trump Budget that Guts Funding for Wildfire Response and Public Safety * WASHINGTON -- During a U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Committee, blasted U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz for the Trump Administration's Fiscal Year 2026 (FY 26) budget request. The   more
Heinrich Blasts U.S. Forest Service Chief for Trump Budget That Guts Funding for Wildfire Response and Public Safety
WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on July 11, 2025: * * * Heinrich Blasts U.S. Forest Service Chief for Trump Budget that Guts Funding for Wildfire Response and Public Safety During a U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Committee, blasted U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz for the  more
Hirono, Colleagues Unveil New Bill to Require Immigration Officers to Display Clear Identification
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Hirono, Colleagues Unveil New Bill to Require Immigration Officers to Display Clear Identification * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) joined Senators Alex Padilla (D-CA), Cory Booker (D-NJ), and 10 colleagues in introducing new legislation to require immigration enforcement officers to display clearly visible identification during public-facing enforcement actions. The Visibl  more
Homeland Republicans Announce Full Committee Hearing Examining How NGOs Helped Fuel the Biden-Harris Border Crisis
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Mark Green, R-Tennessee, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news on July 10, 2025: * * * Homeland Republicans Announce Full Committee Hearing Examining How NGOs Helped Fuel the Biden-Harris Border Crisis Today, House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Mark E. Green (R-TN), Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement Chairman Michael Guest (R-MS), and Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability Chairman  more
House Democrats Demand Trump Administration Release $7 Billion in Illegally Withheld Education Funding
WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on July 11, 2025: * * * House Democrats Demand Trump Administration Release $7 Billion in Illegally Withheld Education Funding U.S. Representative Lucy McBath (GA-06) led 150 House Democrats in pressuring the Trump Administration to release almost $7 billion in illegally withheld, Congressionally-appropriated federal funding meant for educat  more
House Democrats' Litigation Task Force Challenges Trump's Unlawful, Chaotic Imposition of IEEPA Tariffs in Appeals Court
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on July 10, 2025: * * * House Democrats' Litigation Task Force Challenges Trump's Unlawful, Chaotic Imposition of IEEPA Tariffs in Appeals Court On Tuesday, House Democrats' Litigation Task Force led 162 Members of Congress and 29 Senators in filing an amicus brief before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit challenging President Donald T  more
House Democrats' Litigation Task Force Challenges Trump's Unlawful, Chaotic Imposition of IEEPA Tariffs in Appeals Court
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release on July 10, 2025: * * * House Democrats' Litigation Task Force Challenges Trump's Unlawful, Chaotic Imposition of IEEPA Tariffs in Appeals Court On Tuesday, House Democrats' Litigation Task Force led 162 Members of Congress and 29 Senators in filing an amicus brief before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit challenging President Do  more
House Education & Workforce Committee Chairman Walberg Issues Opening Statement at Hearing on Bureau of Indian Education
WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, released the following opening statement from a June 24, 2025, joint hearing with the the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development and the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations entitled "Enhancing Educational Outcomes in Indian Country: Postsecondary Education at the Bureau of Indian Education": * * * Let me first extend my thanks to Sub  more
House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Meeks Demands Answers on Reckless Dismantling of USAGM
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Meeks Demands Answers on Reckless Dismantling of USAGM * Washington, D.C. - Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today sent a letter to Kari Lake, senior advisor for the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM), requesting she provide detailed information related to the decision to unilaterally shutter  more
House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Meeks Statement on Mass Firing of State Department Personnel
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Meeks Statement on Mass Firing of State Department Personnel * Washington, D.C. - Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today issued the following statement on the Trump administration's mass firing of State Department personnel. "The mass firing of civil service and foreign service employees at t  more
Hoyer Joins Maryland Delegation Members to Call on IRS to Expedite Tax Refunds for Constituents Facing Financial Hardship
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Hoyer Joins Maryland Delegation Members to Call on IRS to Expedite Tax Refunds for Constituents Facing Financial Hardship * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Steny Hoyer (MD-05), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government (FSGG), U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), U.S. Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD), and U.S. Representatives Kweisi   more
ICYMI: Ernst Saves Taxpayers $100 Million
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Ernst Saves Taxpayers $100 Million * WASHINGTON - In addition to the One Big Beautiful Bill delivering the largest tax cut in history, the law will also save taxpayers $100 million by eliminating freebies for free-loading fat cats thanks to an amendment successfully attached by U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa). Ernst's effort ended the backwards practice of forcing small businesses to foot the b  more
ICYMI: Liccardo on CNN - Trump's "Epidemic of Lawlessness" and Militarized Enforcement Do Not Belong in a Democracy
WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Rep. Sam Liccardo, D-California, issued the following news release on July 11, 2025: * * * ICYMI: Liccardo on CNN - Trump's "Epidemic of Lawlessness" and Militarized Enforcement Do Not Belong in a Democracy NEW YORK, N.Y. - Last night, Congressman Sam Liccardo joined Abby Phillip on CNN to discuss the Trump Administration's attacks on the 14th Amendment and birthright citizenship. When asked by Phillip, host of NewsNight, about the constitutionality of Trump's executive  more
Jewish Community Practitioner Testifies Before House Judiciary Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, July 12 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Oversight released the following written testimony by Mathew S. Nosanchuk, a practitioner in Jewish community, from a June 24, 2025, hearing entitled "Rising Threat: America's Battle Against Antisemitic Terror": * * * My name is Matt Nosanchuk. I want to thank you, Chairman Van Drew and Ranking Member Crockett for inviting me to testify before the Committee today. Last month, I attended the opening of a new exhibit at the Capital Jewis  more
Kaine Statement on Trump Administration's Gutting of the State Department Workforce
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine Statement on Trump Administration's Gutting of the State Department Workforce * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the following statement regarding reports that the Trump Administration will soon fire nearly 15 percent of the State Department's domestic workforce: "President Trump and Secretary of State Rubio are onc  more
Kaptur, Doggett, & Sorensen Lead Call for Urgent Federal Action After Deadly Texas Flood
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Kaptur, Doggett, & Sorensen Lead Call for Urgent Federal Action After Deadly Texas Flood * Washington, DC -- Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Energy and Water Subcommittee, joined by Congressman Lloyd Doggett (TX-37) Dean of the Texas Congressional Delegation, and Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) the only meteorologist serving in Congress, today led a force  more
Kelly Shapes Defense Bill in Committee to Protect Ft. Huachuca, Upgrade Arizona Bases, Support Military Modernization
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly Shapes Defense Bill in Committee to Protect Ft. Huachuca, Upgrade Arizona Bases, Support Military Modernization * Kelly blocks cuts to Electronic Proving Ground at Ft. Huachuca, other electronic warfare sites Prevents Trump and Hegseth from weakening defense posture in Korea, Europe Today, Arizona Senator and 25-year Navy combat veteran Mark Kelly announced that he secured major Arizona and   more
Kelly, Gallego, Colleagues Demand Trump Administration Release Nearly $7 Billion for K-12 Education
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly, Gallego, Colleagues Demand Trump Administration Release Nearly $7 Billion for K-12 Education * Today, Arizona Mark Kelly (D-AZ) joined Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and 13 Senate colleagues in demanding answers from Education Secretary Linda McMahon about the Trump administration's decision to withhold nearly $7 billion in federal funding for K-12 public schools, including $118 million for Arizo  more
Kim, Duckworth, Sewell Renew Push to Improve Access to Prenatal Care for Military Families
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Andy Kim, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on July 10, 2025: * * * Kim, Duckworth, and Sewell Renew Push to Improve Access to Prenatal Care for Military Families Today, Senator Andy Kim (D-N.J.), Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL),and U.S. Representative Terri Sewell (D-AL-07)reintroduced legislation to improve access to prenatal care for military families. Specifically, the Improving Access to Prenatal Care for Military Families Act would create a Depar  more
Lawler Urges President Trump to Restore Key Funding for After-School Programs in the Hudson Valley
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Lawler Urges President Trump to Restore Key Funding for After-School Programs in the Hudson Valley * Washington, D.C. - 7/11/25... Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) is urging President Trump to release federal funding for 21st Century Community Learning Centers, which provide vital before- and after-school programs across the Hudson Valley. These programs are particularly impactful for low-income st  more
LEADER JEFFRIES: "OUR COMMITMENT IS TO MAKE SURE WE FIGHT FOR EVERY SINGLE AMERICAN ACROSS THE COUNTRY"
WASHINGTON, July 11 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "OUR COMMITMENT IS TO MAKE SURE WE FIGHT FOR EVERY SINGLE AMERICAN ACROSS THE COUNTRY" * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference at CrescentCare, a federally qualified health center in Louisiana, with Rep. Troy Carter (LA-02) and Steering and Policy Committee Co-Chairs Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25), Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-  more
LEADER JEFFRIES: "OUR COMMITMENT IS TO MAKE SURE WE FIGHT FOR EVERY SINGLE AMERICAN ACROSS THE COUNTRY"
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "OUR COMMITMENT IS TO MAKE SURE WE FIGHT FOR EVERY SINGLE AMERICAN ACROSS THE COUNTRY" * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference at CrescentCare, a federally qualified health center in Louisiana, with Rep. Troy Carter (LA-02) and Steering and Policy Committee Co-Chairs Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25), Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) and Rep. Nanette Barra  more
Letlow Announces Key Economic Development Designation for Ouachita River
WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Rep. Julia Letlow, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release on July 10, 2025: * * * Letlow Announces Key Economic Development Designation for Ouachita River Today Congresswoman Julia Letlow announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has designated the Ouachita River as a U.S. Marine Highway, further unlocking the 605-mile river's potential to spur economic development in North Louisiana. Letlow called for the designation in a March letter to DOT S  more
Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law Chairman Marcus Testifies Before House Judiciary Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, July 12 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Oversight released the following testimony by Kenneth L. Marcus, chairman and CEO of the Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law, from a June 24, 2025, hearing entitled "Rising Threat: America's Battle Against Antisemitic Terror": * * * CHAIRMAN JORDAN, RANKING MEMBER RASKIN, AND MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: I am honored to appear before you today at this hearing on "Confronting the Rise of Domestic Antisemiti  more
Lujan Questions President Trump's NOAA Administrator Nominee on Putting Facts and Science First
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Questions President Trump's NOAA Administrator Nominee on Putting Facts and Science First * Dr. Neil Jacobs was involved in the 2019 "Sharpiegate," when President Trump altered a hurricane map to falsely show Hurricane Dorian hitting Alabama, contradicting official forecasts Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, an  more
Lujan, Crapo Take Bipartisan Action to Secure Clear Guidance for Claimants Following the Recent Extension and Expansion of RECA
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Crapo Take Bipartisan Action to Secure Clear Guidance for Claimants Following the Recent Extension and Expansion of RECA * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) and Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) urged the Trump administration to swiftly provide detailed guidance for claimants to access the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) program following its expansion and exten  more
Lujan, Welch Lead Colleagues in Calling Out Trump Administration's Hypocrisy Over Accepting Qatari Plane Amid National Security Probe Into Foreign Aircraft Imports
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Welch Lead Colleagues in Calling Out Trump Administration's Hypocrisy Over Accepting Qatari Plane Amid National Security Probe Into Foreign Aircraft Imports * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) and Peter Welch (D-Vt.) led Senate colleagues, including Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.),   more
Maryland Delegation Members Call on IRS to Expedite Tax Refunds for Constituents Facing Financial Hardship
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Johnny Olszewski, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Maryland Delegation Members Call on IRS to Expedite Tax Refunds for Constituents Facing Financial Hardship * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks and U.S. Representatives Steny Hoyer, Kweisi Mfume, Jamie Raskin, Glenn Ivey, Sarah Elfreth, April McClain Delaney, and Johnny Olszewski (all D-Md.) wrote to Internal Revenue Service Commissioner Billy Long regardin  more
MATSUI, MULLIN, WHITEHOUSE, PADILLA REINTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO REDUCE OCEAN SHIPPING POLLUTION, MODERNIZE MARITIME INDUSTRY
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Doris O. Matsui, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * MATSUI, MULLIN, WHITEHOUSE, PADILLA REINTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO REDUCE OCEAN SHIPPING POLLUTION, MODERNIZE MARITIME INDUSTRY * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA-07), Congressman Kevin Mullin (D-CA-15), and U.S. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Alex Padilla (D-CA), reintroduced legislation aimed at reducing harmful pollution from the global shipping industry. Maritime shi  more
McBath Leads House Democrats in Demanding Trump Administration Release $7 Billion in Illegally Withheld Education Funding
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Lucy McBath, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * McBath Leads House Democrats in Demanding Trump Administration Release $7 Billion in Illegally Withheld Education Funding * Atlanta, GA -- U.S. Representative Lucy McBath (GA-06) is leading 150 House Democrats in pressuring the Trump Administration to release almost $7 billion in illegally withheld, Congressionally-appropriated federal funding meant for education related programs such as after school  more
Media Research Center VP Schneider Testifies Before House Judiciary Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, July 12 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Oversight released the following testimony by Media Research Center Vice President Dan Schneider from a June 24, 2025, hearing entitled "Rising Threat: America's Battle Against Antisemitic Terror": * * * Thank you Chairman Van Drew, Ranking Member Crockett and Members of the Committee, acts of antisemitism are on the rise, not only in America but across the globe. This hearing is well timed, and necessary, to investigate and uncover th  more
Meeks Demands Answers on Reckless Dismantling of USAGM
WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on July 11, 2025: * * * Meeks Demands Answers on Reckless Dismantling of USAGM Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today sent a letter to Kari Lake, senior advisor for the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM), requesting she provide detailed information related to the decision to unilaterally shut  more
Meeks Statement on Mass Firing of State Department Personnel
WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on July 11, 2025: * * * Meeks Statement on Mass Firing of State Department Personnel Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today issued the following statement on the Trump administration's mass firing of State Department personnel. "The mass firing of civil service and foreign service employees a  more
Merkley Leads Oregon Delegation to Urge Release of Critical Fishery Disaster Funding
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Merkley Leads Oregon Delegation to Urge Release of Critical Fishery Disaster Funding * Lawmakers press the Trump Administration to act quickly to unlock $7 million intended to help Oregon's ocean commercial fishermen recover from significant economic losses from declining salmon populations Washington, D.C. - Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley led the Oregon Democratic delegation--Senator Ron Wyden  more
Moreno to Fed Chair Powell: Resign or Be Fired
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on July 10, 2025: * * * Moreno to Fed Chair Powell: Resign or Be Fired Yesterday, Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) demanded the resignation of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell in a new letter, after weeks of questioning Powell on his refusal to lower interest rates. "Your choice not to lower interest rates despite the Trump Administration's economic progress is costing our country $400 billion per year," Mo  more
Mullin, Matsui, Whitehouse, Padilla Reintroduce Legislation to Reduce Ocean Shipping Pollution, Modernize Maritime Industry
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Mullin, Matsui, Whitehouse, Padilla Reintroduce Legislation to Reduce Ocean Shipping Pollution, Modernize Maritime Industry * Today, U.S. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Ranking Member on the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee (EPW), and Alex Padilla (D-CA), a member of the Committee, along with Representatives Doris Matsui (D-CA-07) and Kevin Mullin (D-CA-15), reintroduced legisla  more
Murphy Demands Answers From DHS Secretary Kristi Noem on Trump Administration Efforts to Dismantle FEMA
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy Demands Answers From DHS Secretary Kristi Noem on Trump Administration Efforts to Dismantle FEMA * WASHINGTON-- U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), ranking member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, on Thursday demanded answers from U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on the Trump administration's efforts to dismantle the Fede  more
Murphy, Foreign Relations Democrats Demand Answers From Secretary of State Rubio Regarding State Department Layoffs
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy, Foreign Relations Democrats Demand Answers From Secretary of State Rubio Regarding State Department Layoffs * WASHINGTON--U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, joined U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-N.J.) and his colleagues in writing a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressing deep concerns with imminent Reductions in F  more
N.M. Delegation Welcomes Emergency Declaration for Ruidoso Flooding, Maintains Push for Major Disaster Declaration
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * N.M. Delegation Welcomes Emergency Declaration for Ruidoso Flooding, Maintains Push for Major Disaster Declaration * RUIDOSO, N.M. - U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-N.M.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), and Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) released the following joint statement, welcoming President Donald Trump's granting o  more
N.M. Delegation Welcomes Emergency Declaration for Ruidoso Flooding, Maintains Push for Major Disaster Declaration
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * N.M. Delegation Welcomes Emergency Declaration for Ruidoso Flooding, Maintains Push for Major Disaster Declaration * RUIDOSO, N.M. - U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-N.M.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), and Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) released the following joint statement, welcoming President Donald Trump's granting of   more
National Association of Manufacturers Managing VP Crain Testifies Before House Judiciary Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, July 12 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Administrative State, Regulatory Reform and Antitrust released the following testimony by Charles Crain, managing vice president of policy at the National Association of Manufacturers, from a June 25, 2025, hearing entitled "The Proxy Advisor Duopoly's Anticompetitive Conduct": * * * Good morning Chairman Fitzgerald, Ranking Member Nadler, and members of the Subcommittee on Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust. My nam  more
Olszewski: State Department Lay-offs Short-Sighted, Dangerous
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Johnny Olszewski, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Olszewski: State Department Lay-offs Short-Sighted, Dangerous * (Washington, DC) - Congressman Johnny Olszewksi (D-MD), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today issued the following statement on the Trump Administration's firing of more than 1,300 State Department personnel: "In the fight for peace and stability, there is perhaps no greater weapon than diplomacy. Today, amid war  more
On Senate Floor, Murray Slams Rescissions Package, Warning Against Senselessly Abandoning Communities at Home and Leadership Abroad
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * On Senate Floor, Murray Slams Rescissions Package, Warning Against Senselessly Abandoning Communities at Home and Leadership Abroad * FACT SHEET : Trump's Rescission Package Would Gut Bipartisan Foreign Policy Investments FACT SHEET : Trump's Rescission Package Would Devastate Local Public Radio, TV Stations Across America ICYMI : Vought Refuses to Rule Out More Illegal End-Runs Around Congr  more
Padilla Grills Forest Service Chief on Trump's Plan to Eliminate State Fire Assistance Funding
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla Grills Forest Service Chief on Trump's Plan to Eliminate State Fire Assistance Funding * WATCH : USFS Chief: we are "pushing [funding cuts] to the states" WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, during a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), co-chair of the bipartisan Senate Wildfire Caucus, pressed U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz on Presi  more
Padilla Statement on New Gallup Poll Showing Surge in Support for Immigration, Widespread Opposition to Trump's Inhumane Policies
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla Statement on New Gallup Poll Showing Surge in Support for Immigration, Widespread Opposition to Trump's Inhumane Policies * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee, issued the following statement after Gallup released a new poll showing a sharp increase in support for immigration and broad disapproval  more
Pallone Sends Follow-Up Questions to RFK, Jr. After His Testimony at Budget Hearing Included Inaccuracies & Misrepresentations
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on July 10, 2025: * * * Pallone Sends Follow-Up Questions to RFK, Jr. After His Testimony at Budget Hearing Included Inaccuracies & Misrepresentations Kennedy's Lies Continue to Threaten Public Health * Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) today wrote to Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F.   more
Pelosi Joins House Democrats in Challenging Trump's Unlawful, Chaotic Imposition of IEEPA Tariffs in Appeals Court
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Pelosi Joins House Democrats in Challenging Trump's Unlawful, Chaotic Imposition of IEEPA Tariffs in Appeals Court * Washington, D.C. -- On Tuesday, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi joined 161 Members of Congress and 29 Senators in filing an amicus brief before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit challenging President Donald Trump's sweeping and chaotic tariffs that were unlawfully impo  more
Pfluger Announces Tom Green and San Saba Counties Added to the Major Disaster Declaration for Individual Assistance Support from FEMA
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Pfluger Announces Tom Green and San Saba Counties Added to the Major Disaster Declaration for Individual Assistance Support from FEMA * SAN ANGELO, TX -- Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) announced that Tom Green and San Saba counties have officially been added to President Trump's Major Disaster Declaration for individual assistance support from FEMA. The list now includes Burnet, San Saba,  more
Pingree, 150 House Democrats Call on Trump Administration to Release $7 Billion in Illegally Withheld Education Funding
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Pingree, 150 House Democrats Call on Trump Administration to Release $7 Billion in Illegally Withheld Education Funding * Maine First District Congresswoman Chellie Pingree joined 150 House Democrats in a letter to the Trump Administration, demanding the release of almost $7 billion in illegally withheld, Congressionally-appropriated federal funding meant for education related programs such as afte  more
Punchbowl: Alsobrooks, Cramer Urge Trump Administration: Keep the Economic Development Administration Open
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * PUNCHBOWL: Alsobrooks, Cramer Urge Trump Administration: Keep the Economic Development Administration Open In case you missed it, Punchbowl News reported this afternoon that Senators Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) and Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), Ranking Member and Chair of the Senate Environment and Public Works Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee, demanded answers from the Trump Administratio  more
Q&A: Wins for Rural America Signed into Law
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Q&A: Wins for Rural America Signed into Law * Q: How did you leverage your leadership for alternative energy? A: More than three decades ago, I helped launch Iowa's rise to dominance in alternative energy with the first-ever federal wind energy tax credit. Wind energy supports more than 9,000 jobs in Iowa and generates more than 60% of our state's electricity, making it the largest source of e  more
Ranking Member Scott Statement on Trump Administration Taking Chainsaw to Social Safety Net
WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on July 11, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Scott Statement on Trump Administration Taking Chainsaw to Social Safety Net Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03), House Committee on Education and Workforce, released the following statement after the Departments of Education, Health and Human Services, and Labor announced plans to further pr  more
Ranking Member Shaheen Statement on Trump's Threat to Impose Additional Tariffs on Canada
WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on July 11, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Shaheen Statement on Trump's Threat to Impose Additional Tariffs on Canada Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the following statement on President Trump's threat to impose additional tariffs on goods coming from Canada, beginning   more
Ranking Member Thompson Statement on Kristi Noem's Incompetence Slowing FEMA's Response to Texas Floods
WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Rep. Bennie G. Thompson, D-Mississippi, ranking member of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news release on July 10, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Thompson Statement on Kristi Noem's Incompetence Slowing FEMA's Response to Texas Floods Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the below statement on news that Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's incompetence slowed FEMA's Response to  more
Ranking Members Amo and Stanton Slam Trump's Staffing Cuts to FEMA and NWS After Tragic Texas Flooding
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Members Amo and Stanton Slam Trump's Staffing Cuts to FEMA and NWS After Tragic Texas Flooding * Providence, RI - Yesterday, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Science, Space, and Technology Committee Subcommittee on Environment and Congressman Greg Stanton (D-AZ), Ranking Member of the Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management Subcommittee of the House  more
Ranking Members Shaheen and Schatz Introduce Legislation to Prevent Lifesaving U.S. Aid From Going to Waste
WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on July 11, 2025: * * * Ranking Members Shaheen and Schatz Introduce Legislation to Prevent Lifesaving U.S. Aid from Going to Waste This week, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Brian Schatz (D-HI), Ranking Member of the Senate Subcommittee on Foreign Operation Appropriations, in  more
RELEASE: Gottheimer Introduces New Legislation to Increase Transparency on Price Hikes from Trump's Reckless Tariffs
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Gottheimer Introduces New Legislation to Increase Transparency on Price Hikes from Trump's Reckless Tariffs * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, July 11, 2025, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) introduced the Tariff Impact Act, new legislation that would require the independent Congressional Budget Office (CBO) to review the economic impact of any future tariffs before they can go into   more
Rep. Hoyle Joins Oregon Delegation to Urge Release of Critical Fishery Disaster Funding
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Val Hoyle, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Hoyle Joins Oregon Delegation to Urge Release of Critical Fishery Disaster Funding * Lawmakers press the Trump Administration to act quickly to unlock $7 million intended to help Oregon's ocean commercial fishermen recover from significant economic losses from declining salmon populations For Immediate Release: July 11, 2025 EUGENE, OR - Oregon's U.S. Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04), alongside  more
Rep. Mike Kelly statement ahead of anniversary of attempted assassination of President Trump in Butler, Pa.
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Mike Kelly statement ahead of anniversary of attempted assassination of President Trump in Butler, Pa. * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) released this statement ahead of the one-year anniversary of the attempted assassination of President Donald J. Trump in Kelly's hometown of Butler, Pennsylvania on July 13, 2024. "As we reflect on the tragic events that unfolded in  more
Rep. Sewell Demands Trump Administration Release $7 Billion in Illegally Withheld Education Funding
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Sewell Demands Trump Administration Release $7 Billion in Illegally Withheld Education Funding * Washington D.C. -- U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) joined 150 House Democrats in demanding that the Trump Administration release almost $7 billion in illegally withheld, Congressionally-appropriated federal funding meant for education related programs such as after school programs, teacher training,   more
Representatives Dave Min, Yassamin Ansari Stand Up for Iranian Americans, Demand Answers From ICE
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Dave Min, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Representatives Dave Min, Yassamin Ansari Stand Up for Iranian Americans, Demand Answers From ICE * Washington, D.C. -- Today, Representatives Dave Min (CA-47) and Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) demanded answers from the Trump administration on their unlawful targeting of the Iranian community. In the past months, law-abiding Iranian Americans have been systematically targeted by DHS and ICE, not out of con  more
Representatives Yassamin Ansari, Dave Min Stand Up for Iranian Americans, Demand Answers From ICE
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Yassamin Ansari, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Representatives Yassamin Ansari, Dave Min Stand Up for Iranian Americans, Demand Answers From ICE * Washington, D.C. -- Today, Representatives Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) and Dave Min (CA-47) demanded answers from the Trump administration on their unlawful targeting of the Iranian community. In the past months, law-abiding Iranian Americans have been systematically targeted by DHS and ICE, not out of  more
Reps. Greg Casar and Jasmine Crockett Lead Oversight Push to Get Answers on Texas Floods, Disaster Preparedness
WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on July 11, 2025: * * * Reps. Greg Casar and Jasmine Crockett Lead Oversight Push to Get Answers on Texas Floods, Disaster Preparedness Today, Rep. Greg Casar and Rep. Jasmine Crockett of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, backed by Ranking Member Robert Garcia, sent three letters demanding answers from the Federal Eme  more
Reps. Lynch and Waters Announce Anti-Crypto Corruption Week
WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Rep. Stephen F. Lynch, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release on July 11, 2025: * * * Reps. Lynch and Waters Announce Anti-Crypto Corruption Week Today, U.S. Representatives Stephen F. Lynch (MA-08), the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Digital Assets, and Maxine Waters (CA-43), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, announced that next week will be "Anti-Crypto Corruption Week" during which they will lead Democrats in opposition to  more
Ricketts Helps Advance President Trump's Nominees, Focuses on Nebraska Agriculture and Indo-Pacific Partners
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Ricketts Helps Advance President Trump's Nominees, Focuses on Nebraska Agriculture and Indo-Pacific Partners * WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, while chairing a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) discussed the role of Americans serving their country through government and the threat of foreign adversaries. Ricketts highlighted the Committee's record pace in   more
SASC Completes Markup of National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Mississippi, chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee issued the following news release on July 11, 2025: * * * SASC Completes Markup of National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 Today, U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, R-Miss, and Jack Reed, D-RI, Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, announced that the Committee voted 26-1 to advance the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026. Th  more
SASC Passes FY 2026 NDAA, Advances Major Victories for North Dakota and the Nation
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * SASC Passes FY 2026 NDAA, Advances Major Victories for North Dakota and the Nation * ***Click here for audio. BISMARCK, N.D. - The Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) advanced the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The legislation, which makes major investments in North Dakota's contribution to national security and military readiness, will now head to the Sena  more
Sen. Rick Scott Secures Big Wins for Florida & Pres. Trump's Agenda with Committee-Passed NDAA
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott Secures Big Wins for Florida & Pres. Trump's Agenda with Committee-Passed NDAA * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Senator Rick Scott, a member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) and chairman of the SASC Subcommittee on Seapower, released the following statement applauding the committee's passage of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This year  more
Senadores Rick Scott y Ashley Moody encabezan resolucion en reconocimiento del cuarto aniversario del Movimiento de Libertad "Patria y Vida" de Cuba
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Senadores Rick Scott y Ashley Moody encabezan resolucion en reconocimiento del cuarto aniversario del Movimiento de Libertad "Patria y Vida" de Cuba * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- En visperas del cuarto aniversario de las historicas protestas por "Patria y Vida" del 11 de julio, los Senadores Rick Scott y Ashley Moody encabezaron una resolucion honrando al valiente pueblo de Cuba amante de libertad y condenand  more
Senate Appropriations Committee Advances Agriculture, Rural Development, & FDA Spending Bill With Illinois Priorities Secured By Durbin, Duckworth
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Appropriations Committee Advances Agriculture, Rural Development, & FDA Spending Bill With Illinois Priorities Secured By Durbin, Duckworth * July 11, 2025 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) announced that the Senate Appropriations Committee advanced a funding bill for Ag  more
Senator Blunt Rochester Defends Public Broadcasting Ahead of Proposed Republican Cuts
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Blunt Rochester Defends Public Broadcasting Ahead of Proposed Republican Cuts In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) joined her Democratic colleagues in opposition to President Trump's $9.4 billion rescissions request to cut funding already appropriated by Congress. She made clear that the proposed $1.1 billion in funding cuts for the Corporation for Public  more
Senator Coons, SFRC Colleagues Demand Answers Regarding State Department Layoffs
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Coons, SFRC Colleagues Demand Answers Regarding State Department Layoffs * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-DE), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and his Democratic committee colleagues wrote a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressing deep concerns with imminent Reductions in Force (RIFs) at the State Department, and requested answers   more
Sens. Ashley Moody and Rick Scott Commemorate Fourth Anniversary of Cuba's 'Patria Y Vida' Freedom Movement
WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release on July 11, 2025: * * * Sens. Ashley Moody and Rick Scott Commemorate Fourth Anniversary of Cuba's 'Patria y Vida' Freedom Movement Today, Senator Ashley Moody and Senator Rick Scott led a resolution commending the brave freedom-loving people of Cuba and condemning the illegitimate communist Cuban regime for their wrongful imprisonment, inhumane abuse and persecution of Cubans standing for a new day   more
Sens. Rick Scott, Ashley Moody Lead Resolution Recognizing Fourth Anniversary of Cuba's 'Patria y Vida' Freedom Movement
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Rick Scott, Ashley Moody Lead Resolution Recognizing Fourth Anniversary of Cuba's 'Patria y Vida' Freedom Movement * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, on the fourth anniversary of the historic 'Patria y Vida' protests on July 11th, Senators Rick Scott and Ashley Moody led a resolution commending the brave freedom-loving people of Cuba and condemning the illegitimate communist Cuban regime for their wro  more
Slotkin Introduces New Legislation to Require Immigration Officers to Display Clear Identification
WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on July 11, 2025: * * * Slotkin Introduces New Legislation to Require Immigration Officers to Display Clear Identification U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Alex Padilla (D-CA), and Cory Booker (D-NJ) introduced new legislation to require immigration enforcement officers to display clearly visible identification during public-facing enforcement actions. The Visible Identification Standards for Immigra  more
Slotkin Secures 40+ Wins in FY26 Pentagon Budget, Focusing on New Missions, New Tech and New Jobs for Michigan
WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on July 11, 2025: * * * Slotkin Secures 40+ Wins in FY26 Pentagon Budget, Focusing on New Missions, New Tech and New Jobs for Michigan Secured: Funding for Selfridge and Grayling, America's Defense Industrial Base, Protections against China, and Checks on Abuses by Trump Admin. * U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) today announced that more than 40 provisions she championed have been successfully inclu  more
Trump Megabill to Cut Over $6.6 Billion from WA Hospitals
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Suzan DelBene, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Trump Megabill to Cut Over $6.6 Billion from WA Hospitals * Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement on new data showing that Washington hospitals will lose an estimated $662 million a year, or over $6.6 billion over the next decade, because of Trump and Republicans' megabill that was signed into law last week. "The ripple effects of this law will be felt lik  more
Tuberville, Risch Introduce Bill to Codify Trump EO on Defunding Radical Gender Ideology in Schools
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Tuberville, Risch Introduce Bill to Codify Trump EO on Defunding Radical Gender Ideology in Schools * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-ID) in introducing the Say No to Indoctrination Act to codify President Trump's executive order preventing taxpayer dollars from funding radical gender ideology in K-12 schools. "Our children go to school to be   more
U.S. Agency for Global Media Senior Advisor Lake Testifies Before House Foreign Affairs Committee
WASHINGTON, July 12 -- The House Foreign Affairs Committee released the following testimony by Kari Lake, senior advisor to the U.S. Agency for Global Media, from a June 25, 2025, hearing entitled "Spies, Lies, and Mismanagement: Examining the U.S. Agency for Global Media's Downfall": * * * Good morning, Chairman Mast, Ranking Member Meeks, and members of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. My name is Kari Lake. I am the Trump Administration Senior Advisor to the U.S. Agency for Global Med  more
Upholding Prosperity for Agriculture Producers
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following column: * * * Upholding Prosperity for Agriculture Producers * This week, during a roundtable hosted by Western Sugar Cooperative, I met with representatives across several agricultural sectors from the Third District. I am grateful each time I'm able to connect with and thank the dedicated producers at the origination of the supply chains stocking our grocery stores, pantries, restaurants, fuel pumps, and more. Gathe  more
Van Hollen Statement on FBI Headquarters, CJS Appropriations Markup
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen Statement on FBI Headquarters, CJS Appropriations Markup * Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Ranking Member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies (CJS), released the following statement on the Appropriations Committee markup of the CJS funding bill: "Last week the Trump Administration notified the Congress of its intent t  more
Van Hollen, Booker, SFRC Colleagues Demand Answers Regarding State Department Layoffs
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen, Booker, SFRC Colleagues Demand Answers Regarding State Department Layoffs * Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, joined U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-N.J.) and 8 of their Senate colleagues in writing a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressing deep concerns with imminent Reductions in Force (RIFs) at the State Depa  more
VIDEO: Ricketts Fights for a Prosperous America
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * VIDEO: Ricketts Fights for a Prosperous America * WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, during his weekly press call with Nebraska media, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) discussed the One Big Beautiful Bill and his work to secure American prosperity. Watch the video here. "It's rare to have the opportunity to set an entire nation on a better course for generations. The One Big Beautiful Bill does ju  more
Warnock Pushes Trump Admin For Answers on FEMA Cuts
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Warnock Pushes Trump Admin For Answers on FEMA Cuts * Senator Reverend Warnock first pressed DHS Secretary Kristi Noem for answers on major cuts to FEMA over a month ago. Secretary Noem has yet to respond to critical questions, even in the midst of hurricane season. Senator Reverend Warnock : "Know that I will not sit idly by while Georgia lives and livelihoods are endangered. This is about   more
Warren Secures Wins on Right to Repair, Service Member Safety, Military Housing, Transparency at Defense Department in Senate Version of FY 2026 Defense Policy Bill
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren Secures Wins on Right to Repair, Service Member Safety, Military Housing, Transparency at Defense Department in Senate Version of FY 2026 Defense Policy Bill * Executive Summary of Senate FY26 NDAA (Website) Washington, D.C. -- During the Senate Armed Services Committee's (SASC) markup of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (FY26 NDAA) this week, U.S. Senator E  more
WATCH: "Sh*t that ain't true" -- Padilla, Booker Call Out Trump's Lies and Attacks, Explain How VISIBLE Act Will Make Americans, Law Enforcement Safer
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: "Sh*t that ain't true" -- Padilla, Booker Call Out Trump's Lies and Attacks, Explain How VISIBLE Act Will Make Americans, Law Enforcement Safer * WATCH : Padilla, Booker push for immigration enforcement agents to display clear identification WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee, and Cory Booker (D-N.J.)   more
Waters and Lynch Announce Anti-Crypto Corruption Week
WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on July 11, 2025: * * * Waters and Lynch Announce Anti-Crypto Corruption Week Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Congressman Stephen Lynch (D-MA), announced that next week will be "Anti-Crypto Corruption Week" during which they w  more
Welch Statement on Trump's Escalation of Trade War with Canada
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch Statement on Trump's Escalation of Trade War with Canada * BURLINGTON, VT -- U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today released the following reaction to President Trump's threat to impose a 35% tariff on Canada, beginning August 1, 2025: "The president's unnecessary trade war with Canada has already hurt Vermont's businesses, farmers, and manufacturers--this escalation will only throw fuel on t  more
What They're Saying: Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens Introduces the 'Unearth America's Future Act'
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * What They're Saying: Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens Introduces the 'Unearth America's Future Act' * # "The ambitious bill is Stevens' response to growing concern that the United States is overly dependent on China to power manufacturing in key strategic sectors." # WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens announced her plan to introduce the Unearth America's   more
Whitehouse Slams Trump Administration's Lies About Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund Repeal
WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Whitehouse Slams Trump Administration's Lies About Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund Repeal U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee (EPW), issued the following statement in response to the Trump Administration's false claim that Section 60002 of the reconcili  more
Wyden, Colleagues Lead Amicus Brief Challenging Trump Administration Abuse of Emergency Powers to Impose Tariffs
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden, Colleagues Lead Amicus Brief Challenging Trump Administration Abuse of Emergency Powers to Impose Tariffs * Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senators Ron Wyden, D-Ore., said today he is leading Senate and House colleagues in filing an amicus brief in a key case, Oregon, et al., v. Trump, et al., challenging the Trump Administration's abuse of emergency powers to impose tariffs. The brief opposes the Ad  more