Thursday - June 25, 2026

Tipoffs: President Trump & Congress

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After Warren Secured Commitment From SSA Head, Social Security Inspector General Moves Forward with "Expedited" Data Audit
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * After Warren Secured Commitment From SSA Head, Social Security Inspector General Moves Forward with "Expedited" Data Audit Social Security Administration (SSA) Inspector General officially launches data audit requested by Sen. Warren, confirms expected to complete before end of calendar year * Washington, D.C. - After U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) secured a commitment from Soci  more
AI've Got a Plan: America's AI Action Plan
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2025: * * * AI've Got a Plan: America's AI Action Plan Science Subcommittee Chairman Budd Announces Subcommittee Hearing on Admin's AI Strategy for Sept. 10th * U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Science, Manufacturing, and Competitiveness, will convene a subcommittee hearing titled "AI've Got a Plan  more
As Bessent Withholds Epstein Files, Wyden Expands Investigation and Demands Financial Records
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2025: * * * As Bessent Withholds Epstein Files, Wyden Expands Investigation and Demands Financial Records In New Letter to Treasury Secretary, Wyden Seeks Records Related to Several Dozen Individuals and Entities With Epstein Ties * Expanding his three-year investigation into the financing of Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking, Senate Finance Committe  more
Barrasso Highlights Wyoming National Guard Partnership with Tunisia
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso Highlights Wyoming National Guard Partnership with Tunisia * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) highlighted the 20-year partnership between the Wyoming National Guard and the country of Tunisia with President Trump's U.S. Ambassador to Tunisia Nominee Bill Bazzi. Senator Barrasso specifically questioned Mr. Bazzi on how he would support the Wyoming National Gua  more
Barrasso: If Democrats Won't Stop Abusing the Senate Rules, Republicans are Prepared to Change the Rules
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso: If Democrats Won't Stop Abusing the Senate Rules, Republicans are Prepared to Change the Rules * "Of the Democrats who filibustered all 109 subcabinet nominees, the average Democrat debate was two minutes. 81 nominees had zero Democrat debate... In other words, the Senate Democrats declined to come to the Floor to discuss 75 percent of these subcabinet nominees..." WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.  more
Blumenthal, Takano & Colleagues Demand Trump VA Rescind Dangerous New Proposed Rule to Ban Life-Saving Abortions for Veterans
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal, Takano & Colleagues Demand Trump VA Rescind Dangerous New Proposed Rule to Ban Life-Saving Abortions for Veterans * [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and House Veterans' Affairs Committee Ranking Member Mark Takano (D-CA) today led a group of their colleagues to demand the Trump Administration's Department of Vetera  more
Buchanan Commends CBO Confirmation of Waste, Fraud and Abuse in Federal Health Programs
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Buchanan Commends CBO Confirmation of Waste, Fraud and Abuse in Federal Health Programs * CBO Report: 2.3 Million Fraudulent Obamacare Enrollees, $185 Billion in Savings WASHINGTON -- Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan, Chair of the Health Subcommittee on Ways and Means, released the following statement after recent analysis by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) confirmed that Republicans' One B  more
Budzinski Statement on President Trump's Illegal Plans to Deploy the National Guard to Chicago
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Nikki Budzinski, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Budzinski Statement on President Trump's Illegal Plans to Deploy the National Guard to Chicago * WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) released the following statement on President Trump's recent claims around deploying the National Guard to the City of Chicago. "Every person has the right to feel safe in the community they call home. But deploying the National Guard i  more
Cantwell & Colleagues Call On VA To Protect Existing Abortion Rights For Veterans
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Cantwell & Colleagues Call On VA To Protect Existing Abortion Rights For Veterans * 09.03.25 Proposed rule under Trump admin would place a near-total ban on abortions & abortion counseling services for veterans & their families; In letter to VA Under Secretary for Health, lawmakers call proposed rule change "dangerous and reckless" WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (  more
Cassidy Supports President Trump's Call to Send National Guard to New Orleans
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Cassidy Supports President Trump's Call to Send National Guard to New Orleans * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) released the following statement after President Trump said he is considering sending the National Guard to New Orleans. "The National Guard in Washington, D.C. demonstrated that more uniforms on the street, whatever the color of the uniform is, makes our community   more
Chairman Capito Leads First EPW Oversight Hearing of NRC Since 2023, Urges Further Improvement, Efficiency from the Commission
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Capito Leads First EPW Oversight Hearing of NRC Since 2023, Urges Further Improvement, Efficiency from the Commission * To watch Chairman Capito's opening statement, click here or the image above. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, led a hearing to conduct oversight of th  more
Chairman Capito Leads First EPW Oversight Hearing of NRC Since 2023, Urges Further Improvement, Efficiency From the Commission
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, chairwoman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2025: * * * Chairman Capito Leads First EPW Oversight Hearing of NRC Since 2023, Urges Further Improvement, Efficiency from the Commission Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, led a hearing to conduct oversight of the Nuclear Regulator  more
Chairman Griffith Delivers Opening Statement at Subcommittee on Health Hearing on the Meaningful Impacts of AI Applications in Our American Health Care System
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2025: * * * Chairman Griffith Delivers Opening Statement at Subcommittee on Health Hearing on the Meaningful Impacts of AI Applications in Our American Health Care System Congressman Morgan Griffith (VA-09), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Health, delivered the following opening statement at today's hearing titled Examining Opportunities to Adv  more
Chairman Risch Opening Statement at Nominations Hearing
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2025: * * * Chairman Risch Opening Statement at Nominations Hearing U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today gave the following opening remarks at a full committee nominations hearing. Witnesses included The Honorable Bill Bazzi to be ambassador to Tunisia, Ms. Melinda Hildebrand to be ambassador   more
Chairman Williams: "Wired for Growth: How Expanding Broadband Can Revitalize Rural Small Businesses"
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, chairman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2025: * * * Chairman Williams: "Wired for Growth: How Expanding Broadband Can Revitalize Rural Small Businesses" Today, the House Committee on Small Business is holding a hearing titled "Wired for Growth: How Expanding Broadband Can Revitalize Rural Small Businesses." Chairman Roger Williams' opening statement as prepared for delivery: Welcome to  more
Comer Investigates the National Academy of Sciences for Undermining the EPA
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Comer Investigates the National Academy of Sciences for Undermining the EPA House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) is investigating the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine's (National Academies) decision to "fast-track" a review of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA)  more
Committee on Small Business Holds Hearing on Access to Broadband for Rural Small Businesses
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, chairman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2025: * * * Committee on Small Business Holds Hearing on Access to Broadband for Rural Small Businesses Today, Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, held a hearing titled, "Wired for Growth: How Expanding Broadband Can Revitalize Rural Small Businesses" to examine how expanding access to broadband in   more
Congressman Cohen Signs Petition to Require Release of Epstein Files
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cohen Signs Petition to Require Release of Epstein Files * Forcing a vote on binding legislation to make public records on the pedophile financier and former Trump best friend WASHINGTON - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) on Tuesday evening spoke from the House floor and then signed the bipartisan discharge petition to force a vote on releasing the federal government's records of its in  more
Congressman Jake Auchincloss Leads Massachusetts Lawmakers in Letter to NIH on Impounded Grants
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Jake Auchincloss, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Jake Auchincloss Leads Massachusetts Lawmakers in Letter to NIH on Impounded Grants * Washington, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Jake Auchincloss (D-Mass.) led all members of the Massachusetts Congressional delegation in a letter to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) demanding the immediate release of $4.7 billion in withheld research grants, and warning that the Trump Adminis  more
Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson Opposes Trump Executive Order Stripping Federal Workers of Union Protections
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- Rep. Jonathan Jackson, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson Opposes Trump Executive Order Stripping Federal Workers of Union Protections Congressman Jonathan Jackson (D-IL) strongly denounced President Trump's new executive order rolling back collective bargaining rights for federal workers across multiple agencies, including NASA, the National Weather Service and the National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information  more
CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN'S "STOP CHINESE FENTANYL ACT" PASSES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN'S "STOP CHINESE FENTANYL ACT" PASSES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES * Congressman Pat Ryan's "Stop Chinese Fentanyl Act" Passes House of Representatives Last night, Congressman Ryan's "Stop Chinese Fentanyl Act" passed the House of Representatives with bipartisan support Ryan is urging the Senate to pass the bill and send it to the President's desk Ryan's legislation sanctions opio  more
Congressmen Johnny Olszewski and Kweisi Mfume Urge Trump to Reconsider National Guard Deployment in Baltimore
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Johnny Olszewski, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Congressmen Johnny Olszewski and Kweisi Mfume Urge Trump to Reconsider National Guard Deployment in Baltimore * (WASHINGTON, D.C.) - Baltimore Representatives Johnny Olszewski (MD-02) and Kweisi Mfume (MD-07) today urged President Donald Trump to reconsider any plans to deploy federal troops to the city. In a letter, the lawmakers highlighted a 30 percent decline in homicides and a 21 percent d  more
Congresswoman Nikema Williams Statement on Fulton County Board of Commissioners
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Nikema Williams Statement on Fulton County Board of Commissioners * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) released the following statement in response to the Republican Party's attempt to weaponize the courts against the Fulton County Board of Commissioners for rightfully rejecting election conspiracy theorist nominees to the Fulton County Board of Registration an  more
Congresswoman Ross Statement Following Meeting with Epstein Survivors
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Deborah Ross, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Ross Statement Following Meeting with Epstein Survivors * As Policy Task Force Co-Chair of the Democratic Women's Caucus (DWC), Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) attended a DWC meeting with survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's heinous abuse. Last night, she signed onto a discharge petition that would force a vote on the release of the Epstein files. She released the following stateme  more
Congresswoman Sheri Biggs' First Bill Passes the U.S. House
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Sheri Biggs, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Sheri Biggs' First Bill Passes the U.S. House * Washington, D.C. - In a milestone for her first term in Congress, Congresswoman Sheri Biggs (R-SC-03) announced today her first bill, the Made-in-America Defense Act, has officially passed the U.S. House of Representatives. Aimed at expanding opportunities for manufacturers, suppliers, and distributors, the Made-in-America Defense  more
Cyber Leaders Across Sectors Endorse Homeland Republicans' Legislation to Extend, Reform Critical Tools Before They Expire
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news on Sept. 3, 2025: * * * Cyber Leaders Across Sectors Endorse Homeland Republicans' Legislation to Extend, Reform Critical Tools Before They Expire This week, cybersecurity leaders across the private sector, non-profits, and state and local governments endorsed two pieces of legislation critical for our nation's cybersecurity posture that are slated for markup   more
Daines Applauds DOT's Order to Approve SkyWest Charter Air Service for Rural Montanans
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Daines Applauds DOT's Order to Approve SkyWest Charter Air Service for Rural Montanans * Order Comes After Years of Inaction Under Biden Administration U.S. SENATE - U.S. Senator Steve Daines released the below statement following the news that the U.S. Department of Transportation issued a final order enabling SkyWest Charter to serve small and rural communities. "Today's order by the Trump adm  more
DESJARLAIS PRAISES TRUMP'S DECISION TO MOVE SPACE COMMAND TO HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Rep. Scott DesJarlais, R-Tennessee, issued the following news: * * * DESJARLAIS PRAISES TRUMP'S DECISION TO MOVE SPACE COMMAND TO HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA * September 2, 2025 CONTACT: ALEX SWISHER (931) 503-4023 (WASHINGTON, D.C.) -Congressman Scott DesJarlais (R-TN-04) released the following statement praising President Donald J. Trump's decision to move Space Command to Huntsville, Alabama. (DesJarlais pictured in front of model rockets at the United Launch Allianc  more
Duckworth, Durbin Request Meeting With Secretary of Navy Regarding President Trump Using Naval Station Great Lakes to House ICE Agents
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth, Durbin Request Meeting With Secretary of Navy Regarding President Trump Using Naval Station Great Lakes to House ICE Agents * September 03, 2025 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) released the following statement after the Senators requested a meeting with the Secretary of the Navy, John C. Phelan, demanding information around President   more
Duckworth, Durbin, Ramirez, IL Delegation Members Demand Trump Stop the Politically Motivated, Unlawful Deployment of Military Personnel in Chicago
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth, Durbin, Ramirez, IL Delegation Members Demand Trump Stop the Politically Motivated, Unlawful Deployment of Military Personnel in Chicago * [CHICAGO, IL] -- U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) joined U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) in a letter with 10 Members of Congress from the Illinois delegation to demand that President Dona  more
Durbin Demands Immediate Hearing On Trump's Dangerous Military Deployment Threats To Chicago And Other Cities
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Demands Immediate Hearing On Trump's Dangerous Military Deployment Threats To Chicago And Other Cities * Sen. Durbin to Grassley: "The President's threats to unlawfully and unnecessarily deploy the military to police our communities is a grave threat to the very foundations of democracy and the rule of law in our country... These far-reaching implications for our democracy, our communit  more
Durbin Meets With Illinois Dental Associations As Trump Administration Slashes Critical Funding For Medicaid, Affordable Care Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Meets With Illinois Dental Associations As Trump Administration Slashes Critical Funding For Medicaid, Affordable Care Act * September 03, 2025 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today sat down with leadership of Delta Dental of Illinois and the Delta Dental Plans Association to discuss expanding access to dental care as congressional Republicans and the Trump  more
Durbin On Trump's Threat To Deploy Military To Chicago: Dangerous, Illegal, And Unconstitutional
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin On Trump's Threat To Deploy Military To Chicago: Dangerous, Illegal, And Unconstitutional * September 02, 2025 In a speech on the Senate floor, Durbin slammed the President for vowing to deploy the military to Chicago, increase ICE agents WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today condemned President Trump's t  more
Durbin, Duckworth Request Meeting With Secretary Of Navy Regarding President Trump Using Naval Station Great Lakes To House ICE Agents
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin, Duckworth Request Meeting With Secretary Of Navy Regarding President Trump Using Naval Station Great Lakes To House ICE Agents * September 03, 2025 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) released the following statement after the Senators requested a meeting with the Secretary of the Navy, John C. Phelan, demanding information around President Trump'  more
Durbin, Padilla, Kelly Lead Senate Democrats In Calling Out Trump Administration's Wrongful Targeting Of DACA Recipients In Illegal Immigration Scheme
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin, Padilla, Kelly Lead Senate Democrats In Calling Out Trump Administration's Wrongful Targeting Of DACA Recipients In Illegal Immigration Scheme * September 03, 2025 Senators to Noem: "Actions like this one, targeting DACA holders who are lawfully in the United States, and who have committed no crime, help explain why a majority of the American public disapproves of the Trump Administr  more
EPW Advances Katherine Scarlett's Nomination to lead CEQ, Approves GSA Resolutions
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * EPW Advances Katherine Scarlett's Nomination to lead CEQ, Approves GSA Resolutions * To watch Chairman Capito's opening statement, click here or the image above. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, led a business meeting to consider the nomination of Katherine Scarlett to be a Memb  more
EPW Advances Katherine Scarlett's Nomination to Lead CEQ, Approves GSA Resolutions
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, chairwoman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2025: * * * EPW Advances Katherine Scarlett's Nomination to lead CEQ, Approves GSA Resolutions Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, led a business meeting to consider the nomination of Katherine Scarlett to be a Member of the Council o  more
Ernst Celebrates Agriculture Traditions, Recognizes Iowa Servicemembers, Showcases Heartland Innovation, and More
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Ernst Celebrates Agriculture Traditions, Recognizes Iowa Servicemembers, Showcases Heartland Innovation, and More * RED OAK, Iowa - U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) recently traveled from Montgomery County to Dubuque County to meet with fairgoers, servicemembers, small business owners, farmers, and more on her River to River Tour - part of her ongoing commitment to hear from Iowans in every corner of the  more
Estes and Colleagues Host Press Conference on the D.C. Crime Crackdown
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Ron Estes, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Estes and Colleagues Host Press Conference on the D.C. Crime Crackdown * U.S. Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) joined his House Republican Study Committee colleagues in hosting a press conference outside the U.S. Capitol on the crackdown on D.C. crime, how President Trump is delivering results in securing Washington, D.C., and how Congress is legislatively working to keep our nation's cities safe. Watch  more
Free Speech is Under Assault by Trump, not European Allies
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Free Speech is Under Assault by Trump, not European Allies * Congressman Cohen Questions Premise of Judiciary Committee's Hearing on a European Threat to American Speech WASHINGTON - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), a senior member of the Judiciary Committee, today questioned the premise of a Republican-inspired hearing on "Europe's Threat to American Speech and Innovation," calling it "disingenuo  more
Government Watchdog Answers Senator Kim's Call, Releases Report Finding Gaps in FEMA Response Capabilities Following Trump's Attacks
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Sen. Andy Kim, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Government Watchdog Answers Senator Kim's Call, Releases Report Finding Gaps in FEMA Response Capabilities Following Trump's Attacks * The Government Accountability Office report finds: "Recent workforce reductions may exacerbate existing workforce challenges and impact federal agencies' capacity to respond to future high-impact disasters." WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, legislative watchdog agency the   more
Graham Applauds Trump Administration's New Reimbursement Opportunities for State and Local Law Enforcement Partnering with ICE
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Graham Applauds Trump Administration's New Reimbursement Opportunities for State and Local Law Enforcement Partnering with ICE * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today applauded an announcement from the Trump Administration regarding new reimbursement opportunities for state and local law enforcement that partner with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)  more
Highlighting Somaliland's efforts to combat China's influence in the regionSmith, Moolenaar send letter to Sec. Rubio imploring State Department to distinguish Somaliland from the Federal Republic of Somalia in its travel advisory report
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Highlighting Somaliland's efforts to combat China's influence in the regionSmith, Moolenaar send letter to Sec. Rubio imploring State Department to distinguish Somaliland from the Federal Republic of Somalia in its travel advisory report * Representative Chris Smith (R-NJ), Co-Chair of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC), and Representative John Moolenaar (R-MI), Chair of the Ho  more
Hinson, GOP Colleagues Lead Effort to Double Federal Penalty for Assaulting ICE Agents
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Hinson, GOP Colleagues Lead Effort to Double Federal Penalty for Assaulting ICE Agents * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (R-IA-02), Congressman Brad Knott (R-NC-13), Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger (R-TN-01), Congressman Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ-08), and Congressman Mike Flood (R-NE-01) introduced the Protect and Respect ICE Act, which will double criminal penalties for assaulting, resi  more
Hoeven Outlines Success of Efforts to Restore Law & Order in Nation's Capital
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Hoeven Outlines Success of Efforts to Restore Law & Order in Nation's Capital * WASHINGTON - At a press conference today, Senator John Hoeven outlined the success of President Trump's efforts to restore law and order in the nation's capital. Hoeven and his colleagues stressed the need to support law enforcement and enforce the country's laws, highlighting how soft-on-crime policies in Washington  more
House Appropriations Committee Approves FY26 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2025: * * * Committee Approves FY26 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act Today, the House Appropriations Committee met to consider the Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act. The measure was approved by the Committee with a vote of 35 to 28. Financial Services and General Government Subc  more
House Budget Committee Chairman Arrington: CBO - One Big Beautiful Bill Reverses Widespread Fraud and Abuse in Federal Health Programs
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 2, 2025: * * * CBO: One Big Beautiful Bill Reverses Widespread Fraud and Abuse in Federal Health Programs Recent analysis by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) confirms that Democrats conducted a years-long massive cover-up to defraud American taxpayers to subsidize fraud, waste, and abuse in federal health programs, including using loopholes to provide f  more
House Republicans Vote to Affirm House Oversight Committee Investigation into Epstein Files
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * House Republicans Vote to Affirm House Oversight Committee Investigation into Epstein Files * WASHINGTON -- House Republicans today voted to endorse and affirm the House Oversight Committee's investigation into the horrific crimes committed by Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. Speaker Johnson released the following statement: "President Trump is the most transparent and accessible Preside  more
House Republicans Vote to Affirm House Oversight Committee Investigation into Epstein Files
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * House Republicans Vote to Affirm House Oversight Committee Investigation into Epstein Files * WASHINGTON -- House Republicans today voted to endorse and affirm the House Oversight Committee's investigation into the horrific crimes committed by Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. Speaker Johnson released the following statement: "President Trump is the most transparent and ac  more
Hoyer Opening Remarks at Full Committee Markup of FY26 Financial Services and General Government Bill
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Hoyer Opening Remarks at Full Committee Markup of FY26 Financial Services and General Government Bill * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), Ranking Member of the Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) Appropriations Subcommittee, delivered opening remarks at the House Appropriations Full Committee Markup of the FY26 Financial Services and Government (FSGG) bill.   more
Hoyer Opening Remarks at Subcommittee Markup of FY26 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Bill
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Hoyer Opening Remarks at Subcommittee Markup of FY26 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Bill * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), Ranking Member of the Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) Appropriations Subcommittee, delivered opening remarks at the House Appropriations Subcommittee Markup of the FY26 Labor, Health and Human Ser  more
Husted Leads Bill to Protect College Students From Crushing Debt
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2025: * * * Husted leads bill to protect college students from crushing debt Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) today introduced the Debt, Earnings and Cost Information Disclosure for Education (DECIDE) Act. This bill would codify Section 4 of President Donald Trump's Executive Order (EO) 13864. That executive order helps students understand the financial commitments they take on when they attend a four-year u  more
ICYMI: Congresswoman Lee, Leader Jeffries Tour New, Cutting-Edge AI Factory that will Diversify Local Economy and Create Hundreds of Jobs
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Congresswoman Lee, Leader Jeffries Tour New, Cutting-Edge AI Factory that will Diversify Local Economy and Create Hundreds of Jobs * Watch video from the visit here (link is external). LAS VEGAS, NV - On Friday, August 29, 2025, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) and Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08) toured a new Switch AI factory and spoke with business executives and union leaders. Founded in 2000   more
ICYMI: Murphy in TIME Magazine's TIME100 AI: AI Companies are "In A Race To Deploy Consumer-Facing, Job-Killing AGI"
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Murphy in TIME Magazine's TIME100 AI: AI Companies are "In A Race To Deploy Consumer-Facing, Job-Killing AGI" * TIME100 AI 2025 : Chris Murphy, US Senator, Connecticut By Billy Perrigo August 28, 2025 In a blistering essay published in June, Democratic Senator Chris Murphy of Connecticut accused leading AI companies of perpetuating a "fraud" on the American people--one that co  more
ICYMI: Space Command Is Coming Home to Alabama
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Space Command Is Coming Home to Alabama * 'While this process has shown Washington at its worst, I am confident Huntsville... will show our country at its best' WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Wall Street Journal recently published a piece written by U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) in which she highlights President Donald Trump's decision to honor the U.S. Air Force's merit-based preferred location  more
ICYMI: Tuberville Joins "Will Cain Show" to Discuss U.S. Space Command Being Restored to Rightful Home at Redstone Arsenal
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Tuberville Joins "Will Cain Show" to Discuss U.S. Space Command Being Restored to Rightful Home at Redstone Arsenal * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined Will Cain on Fox News to discuss President Trump's announcement earlier today that he is following through with a 2021 decision to permanently move U.S. Space Command to its rightful home at Redstone Arsenal i  more
ICYMI: U.S. Senator Katie Britt Joins Sean Hannity to Discuss Space Command, NYC Mayoral Candidate Mamdani, and the Radical State of the Democratic Party
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: U.S. Senator Katie Britt Joins Sean Hannity to Discuss Space Command, NYC Mayoral Candidate Mamdani, and the Radical State of the Democratic Party * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) joined Hannity on Fox News to discuss President Trump's announcement returning Space Command permanent headquarters to Huntsville, Alabama, as well as radical Democratic New York City mayoral c  more
Jayapal Opposes Trump Rollback of Minimum Wage and Overtime Protections for American Home Care Workers
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Washington, issued the following news: * * * Jayapal Opposes Trump Rollback of Minimum Wage and Overtime Protections for American Home Care Workers * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) today led 102 Members of Congress in opposing a proposed Department of Labor (DOL) rule that would strip federal minimum wage and overtime protections from nearly 4 million home care workers across the country. "The proposed rule wou  more
Kelly, Colleagues Lead Investigation into Trump Administration's Betrayal of Immigrant Service Members, Veterans, and Military Families
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly, Colleagues Lead Investigation into Trump Administration's Betrayal of Immigrant Service Members, Veterans, and Military Families * Last month, Kelly met with Maria Pelaez, who is being held in ICE detention in Arizona. She's the mother of an active U.S. Marine. Today, Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) joined Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), and Dick Durbin (D-IL), along with   more
Kelly, Durbin, Padilla Lead Senate Democrats in Calling Out Trump Administration's Wrongful Targeting of Dreamers in Illegal Immigration Scheme
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly, Durbin, Padilla Lead Senate Democrats in Calling Out Trump Administration's Wrongful Targeting of Dreamers in Illegal Immigration Scheme * Senators to Secretary Noem: "Actions like this one, targeting DACA holders who are lawfully in the United States, and who have committed no crime, help explain why a majority of the American public disapproves of the Trump Administration's track record on im  more
Labor Leaders Challenge Labor Department Agenda Dismantling Workers' Rights
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Labor Leaders Challenge Labor Department Agenda Dismantling Workers' Rights House labor leaders sent a series of letters to U.S. Department of Labor (DOL or the Department) Secretary, Lori Chavez-DeRemer, calling on the Department to honor its promise to uphold workers' civil rights and guarantee workers fair pay, benefits, and a safe  more
Larson Introduces Bill to Repeal Trump 'Sick Tax'
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson Introduces Bill to Repeal Trump 'Sick Tax' * Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced the introduction of the Protect Patients from Costly Care Act with Rep. Chris Pappas (NH-01), to repeal the Republican Budget's costly Medicaid copay requirement and a provision barring Medicare from negotiating the price of certain prescriptions. "The Republican Budget kicks m  more
Larson Joins Bipartisan Effort to Release Epstein Files
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson Joins Bipartisan Effort to Release Epstein Files * Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) signed a bipartisan discharge petition (link is external) calling for the release of files related to federal investigations into Jeffrey Epstein. After campaigning on a pledge to release them, President Trump's White House has been lobbying Members of Congress (link is external) to   more
Larson Pleads with Speaker Johnson for Action on Gun Violence, Joins Connecticut House Delegation to Support Common-Sense Reforms
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson Pleads with Speaker Johnson for Action on Gun Violence, Joins Connecticut House Delegation to Support Common-Sense Reforms * Washington, D.C. - Returning to Washington a week after the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minnesota, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) and his Gun Violence Prevention Task Force colleagues are calling on Speaker Mike Johnson to hold a vote on common-s  more
Magaziner, Roy Introduce New Bipartisan Bill to Ban Congressional Stock Trading
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Seth Magaziner, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Magaziner, Roy Introduce New Bipartisan Bill to Ban Congressional Stock Trading * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Seth Magaziner (D-RI-02) and Chip Roy (R-TX-21) introduced a new comprehensive bipartisan bill to ban Members of Congress from trading stocks. The announcement of the new legislation comes after months of negotiations amongst a bipartisan group of Members who have  more
McDonald Rivet, Moolenaar Pass Bipartisan FEMA Reform Through Committee
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * McDonald Rivet, Moolenaar Pass Bipartisan FEMA Reform Through Committee * WASHINGTON-- Today, Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) and Congressman John Moolenaar (MI-02) successfully passed the Rapid Disaster Relief Act through the U.S. House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure. This legislation, supported by Republicans and Democrats, establishes an expedited timeline fo  more
MEDIA ADVISORY: Welch to Join Punchbowl News for Summit on Rural Health Care
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * MEDIA ADVISORY: Welch to Join Punchbowl News for Summit on Rural Health Care * U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a member of the Senate Finance Committee, will join Punchbowl News on Tuesday, September 9 th at 8:00 AM, for a discussion on patient access to health care in rural communities. The event will highlight a wide range of perspectives, including policy, provider, health system, and third-part  more
Norton Releases Remarks from "No Troops on Our Streets" Press Conference
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 (Rep.) -- Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., issued the following news release: * * * Norton Releases Remarks from "No Troops on Our Streets" Press Conference * (WASHINGTON, DC) - Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) released her remarks from today's "No Troops on Our Streets" press conference on President Trump's federal surge in D.C., unlawful attempted federalization of D.C.'s Metropolitan Police Department and his authoritarian ambitions for other American citi  more
On Labor Day, Gallego Emphasizes Support for Workers
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * On Labor Day, Gallego Emphasizes Support for Workers * Support includes backing bipartisan legislation to protect workers' right to organize WASHINGTON - In honor of Labor Day, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) is highlighting his support of the Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act (PRO Act), comprehensive labor legislation to protect the rights of workers to stand together and barga  more
Pallone: It is Well Past Time for Republicans to Begin Demanding Answers From Secretary Kennedy
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2025: * * * Pallone: It is Well Past Time for Republicans to Begin Demanding Answers from Secretary Kennedy Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks today at a Health Subcommittee hearing on ""Examining Opportunities to Advance American Health Care through the   more
Pappas Introduces the Protect Patients from Costly Care Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Pappas Introduces the Protect Patients from Costly Care Act * Bill would repeal Trump's 'Sick Tax' and Big Pharma Handouts in his 'One Big Beautiful Bill' This week Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) is introducing new legislation in the House, the Protect Patients from Costly Care Act, to repeal changes to Medicaid cost-sharing requirements and handouts to Big Pharma in the Republicans' recon  more
Ranking Member Bonamici Opening Remarks at ECESE Subcommittee Hearing on Reading and Math in K-12 Schools
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Oregon, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Early Childhood and Secondary Education, issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Bonamici Opening Remarks at ECESE Subcommittee Hearing on Reading and Math in K-12 Schools Ranking Member Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) delivered the following opening statement at today's Early Childhood and Secondary Education Subcommittee hearing entitled, "Fou  more
Ranking Member DeLauro Remarks at the Full Committee Markup of the Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Services and General Government Funding Bill
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2025: * * * Ranking Member DeLauro Remarks at the Full Committee Markup of the Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Services and General Government Funding Bill Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-03), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee, delivered the following remarks at the Committee's markup of the fiscal year 2026 Financial Servi  more
Ranking Member DeLauro Statement at the Subcommittee Markup of the 2026 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Funding Bill
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 2, 2025: * * * Ranking Member DeLauro Statement at the Subcommittee Markup of the 2026 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Funding Bill House Appropriations Committee and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Subcommittee Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-03) delivered the fol  more
Ranking Member DeLauro Statement on the 2026 Energy and Water Development Funding Bill
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2025: * * * Ranking Member DeLauro Statement on the 2026 Energy and Water Development Funding Bill Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-03), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee, submitted the following remarks for the record in opposition to the fiscal year 2026 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies funding bill:   more
Ranking Member Hoyer's Remarks at the Full Committee Markup of the Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Services and General Government Funding Bill
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Steny Hoyer, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Hoyer's Remarks at the Full Committee Markup of the Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Services and General Government Funding Bill Congressman Steny Hoyer (D-MD-05), Ranking Member of the Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee, delivered the following remarks   more
Ranking Member Jamie Raskin's Statement on Republicans' Authorization of Another Jan. 6 Select Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Jamie Raskin's Statement on Republicans' Authorization of Another Jan. 6 Select Subcommittee Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, released the following statement after House Republicans snuck into a procedural vote language to authorize another Select Subcommittee to investi  more
Ranking Member Marcy Kaptur Floor Remarks on the 2026 Energy and Water Development Funding Bill
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, ranking member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations, issued the following remarks on Sept. 2, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Marcy Kaptur Floor Remarks on the 2026 Energy and Water Development Funding Bill Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (D-OH-09), Ranking Member of the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee, delivered the following remarks on  more
Ranking Member Raskin's Opening Statement at Hearing on Republicans' Failed Distraction From Trump's All-Out Assault on Free Speech
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Raskin's Opening Statement at Hearing on Republicans' Failed Distraction from Trump's All-Out Assault on Free Speech Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, delivered opening remarks at the full committee hearing examining how Republicans are obsessing about a so-called free sp  more
Ranking Member Robert Garcia, Oversight Democrats, Demand Independent Investigation of Dept. of Justice Transfer of Ghislaine Maxwell
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Robert Garcia, Oversight Democrats, Demand Independent Investigation of Dept. of Justice Transfer of Ghislaine Maxwell Today, Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, led every Oversight Democrat in sending a letter to Department of Justice Acting I  more
Reed & Whitehouse Rally RI Health Leaders on Plan to Lower Costs, Improve Access to Care, & Reverse Trump-Republican Health Care Cuts
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed & Whitehouse Rally RI Health Leaders on Plan to Lower Costs, Improve Access to Care, & Reverse Trump-Republican Health Care Cuts * PROVIDENCE, RI - U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse today convened a group of health care professionals, service providers, and community advocates at Providence Community Health Centers' (PCHC) Prairie Avenue Health Center to discuss how they  more
Rep. Clyde, Sen. Cruz Introduce the CLEAN D.C. Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Andrew Clyde, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Clyde, Sen. Cruz Introduce the CLEAN D.C. Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Representative Andrew Clyde (GA-09) introduced the Commonsense Law Enforcement and Accountability Now (CLEAN) in D.C. Act to repeal the D.C. City Council's Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 2022. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) introduced companion legislation in the Senate. In 2023, Rep. Cly  more
Rep. Gomez Statement on Federal Judge Declaring Trump's Use of Marines and National Guard in L.A. Illegal
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Original text here: * * * Rep. Gomez Statement on Federal Judge Declaring Trump's Use of Marines and National Guard in L.A. Illegal * Today, Representative Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) released the following statement on a federal judge's ruling: "A federal judge just confirmed what we've known all along: Trump's deployment of the National Guard and Marines in Los Angeles is Illegal. Trump turned our  more
Rep. John McGuire Introduces Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. John McGuire, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. John McGuire Introduces Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Representative John McGuire (VA-05), introduced the Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act. This bill codifies key components of President Trump's Executive Order 14252. "Our Nation's Capital is a direct reflection on our great country and should be a symbol of pride f  more
Rep. Kelly signs discharge petition to force vote on releasing Epstein files
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Kelly signs discharge petition to force vote on releasing Epstein files * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) signed the bipartisan discharge petition to force a vote on the House floor on the Epstein Files Transparency Act, sponsored by Reps. Ro Khanna (CA-17) and Thomas Massie (KY-04). The discharge petition needs the support of 218 U.S. Representatives. "President Trump - onc  more
Rep. Neguse Introduces Legislation to Reverse Trump Administration's Weakening of Federal Disaster Preparedness, Emergency Response
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Rep. Joseph Neguse, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Neguse Introduces Legislation to Reverse Trump Administration's Weakening of Federal Disaster Preparedness, Emergency Response * Washington, D.C. -- Colorado Congressman Joe Neguse teamed up with Rep. Greg Casar (TX-35) to unveil new legislation aimed at reversing the Trump administration's dangerous cuts to federal emergency preparedness and disaster response agencies, including the National  more
Rep. Rogers Applauds Space Command Basing Announcement
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Rogers Applauds Space Command Basing Announcement * WASHINGTON - U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (AL-03), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement in support of President Trump's decision to move the Space Command headquarters to Huntsville, Alabama: "Space Command is finally coming home to Alabama. This announcement by President Trump is yet another in a long lin  more
Representative Derek Tran Proposes Amendment to Account for Spike in Energy Costs Caused by "One Big Beautiful Bill"
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Derek Tran, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Representative Derek Tran Proposes Amendment to Account for Spike in Energy Costs Caused by "One Big Beautiful Bill" * U.S. Representative Derek Tran (CA-45) introduced an amendment to account for hikes in home energy costs following the passage of President Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill.' Tran proposed the amendment to H.R. 4533, the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriatio  more
Republicans Side With Billionaires and Big Corporations, Democrats Fight for Hardworking Americans
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2025: * * * Republicans Side with Billionaires and Big Corporations, Democrats Fight for Hardworking Americans Republican Financial Services and General Government bill promotes corruption by billionaires and big corporations and leaves consumers vulnerable to scams, junk fees, and dangerous products. * During today's House Appropri  more
Rosen, Colleagues Demand Trump Administration Make Clear DACA Recipients Are Protected From Deportation
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen, Colleagues Demand Trump Administration Make Clear DACA Recipients Are Protected From Deportation * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) joined her Democratic Senate colleagues in sending a letter to Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem demanding that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) correct recent misleading statements about Deferred Action for Childhood Arriva  more
Scalise: Republicans Making America Safe Again
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise: Republicans Making America Safe Again * Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.), and Congressman Dave Taylor (R-Ohio) to discuss President Trump and House Republicans working together to prioritize Americans' safety, as the National Guard   more
Scalise: Republicans Making America Safe Again
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise: Republicans Making America Safe Again * WASHINGTON, D.C. --Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.), and Congressman Dave Taylor (R-Ohio) to discuss President Trump and House Republicans working together to prioritize Americans' safety, as the National Guar  more
Sen. Cruz, Colleagues Introduce the CLEAN D.C. Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Cruz, Colleagues Introduce the CLEAN D.C. Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), and colleagues, introduced the CLEAN D.C. Act. The bill repeals the D.C. Council's Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022, which imposed sweeping restrictions on law enforcement in Washington, D.C. In 2023, the House and Senate passed legislation with bipartisan support to block  more
Sen. Cruz: Choices We Make Now Will Determine If America Leads in Space
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2025: * * * Sen. Cruz: Choices We Make Now Will Determine If America Leads in Space In his opening statement at today's Senate Commerce Committee hearing titled "There's a Bad Moon on the Rise: Why Congress and NASA Must Thwart China in the Space Race," Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) underscored the critical role of the National Aeron  more
Sen. Rick Scott in Letter to DOI: We Must Review CA Disaster Funding After State and Local Botched Response to Wildfires
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott in Letter to DOI: We Must Review CA Disaster Funding After State and Local Botched Response to Wildfires * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Rick Scott sent a letter to Department of the Interior (DOI) Secretary Doug Burgum thanking him for his tireless efforts fulfilling President Trump's agenda and managing our nation's land and wildlife, including responding to natural disasters lik  more
Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation Subcommittee Sets Sept. 10 Hearing on America's AI Action Plan
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Subcommittee on Science, Manufacturing and Competitiveness issued the following information for a hearing entitled "AI've Got a Plan: America's AI Action Plan" at 10 a.m. on Sept. 10, 2025, at 253 Russell Senate Office Building: This hearing will examine President Trump's artificial intelligence strategy, Winning the Race: America's AI Action Plan, which emphasizes the need for accelerated development and deployment of Ameri  more
Senate Democrats Block U.S. Attorney Nominees from Serving Communities Across America
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Democrats Block U.S. Attorney Nominees from Serving Communities Across America * WASHINGTON - Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) requested unanimous consent to confirm 10 U.S. Attorney nominees who advanced the Judiciary Committee by voice vote. Since being favorably reported out of committee, these law enforcement nominees have languished on the Senate floor due   more
Senate Democrats Block U.S. Attorney Nominees From Serving Communities Across America
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2025: * * * Senate Democrats Block U.S. Attorney Nominees from Serving Communities Across America Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) requested unanimous consent to confirm 10 U.S. Attorney nominees who advanced the Judiciary Committee by voice vote. Since being favorably reported out of committee, these law enforcement nomi  more
Senate Judiciary Democrats Urge Firing Of Justice Department Employee And Insurrectionist Jared Wise
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Judiciary Democrats Urge Firing Of Justice Department Employee And Insurrectionist Jared Wise * Sens. Durbin, Whitehouse, Schiff to Bondi: "The Trump Administration's choices to double down on its politicization of DOJ and elevate those who have actively attacked the rule of law, such as Mr. Wise, are a slap in the face to law enforcement everywhere" WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democrati  more
Senator Ashley Moody Introduces Safer Truckers Act to Require Lawful U.S. Residency & English Proficiency for CDL Issuance
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2025: * * * Senator Ashley Moody Introduces Safer Truckers Act to Require Lawful U.S. Residency & English Proficiency for CDL Issuance Following the tragic death of three individuals caused by an illegal alien commercial truck driver, Senator Ashley Moody is introducing the Safer Truckers Act to protect drivers on the roadways. The Safer Truckers Act establishes lawful U.S. residency requ  more
Senator Banks Introduces DC CRIMES Bill to Make D.C. Safer for Hoosiers to Visit
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Banks Introduces DC CRIMES Bill to Make D.C. Safer for Hoosiers to Visit * WASHINGTON, D.C, - Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced the DC Criminal Reforms to Immediately Make Everyone Safe Act. This bill supports President Trump's effort to restore law and order in our nation's capital. Rep. Donalds is leading the bill in the House. Senator Banks (R-Ind.): "My bill backs President Tru  more
Senator Budd Joins Cruz, Colleagues to Introduce the CLEAN D.C. Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Budd Joins Cruz, Colleagues to Introduce the CLEAN D.C. Act * Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) joined Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and several of their Senate Republican colleagues in introducing the CLEAN D.C. Act. The bill would repeal the D.C. Council's Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022, which imposed sweeping restrictions on law enforcemen  more
Senator Kim Emphasizes Critical Value of Indo-Pacific Alliances Post-Travel to Seoul and Tokyo and Trump-Lee Meeting
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Sen. Andy Kim, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Kim Emphasizes Critical Value of Indo-Pacific Alliances Post-Travel to Seoul and Tokyo and Trump-Lee Meeting * WASHINGTON, D.C. - This August, Senator Andy Kim (D-NJ) led a Senate Delegation to Seoul and Tokyo alongside Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) to strengthen economic ties and bolster national security, emphasizing the critical value of the trilateral relationship between the United Stat  more
Senator Lee Cosponsors CLEAN D.C. Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Lee Cosponsors CLEAN D.C. Act * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) joined Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) and a coalition of their Republican colleagues in introducing the Common-Sense Law Enforcement and Accountability Now (CLEAN) D.C. Act today. The legislation empowers law enforcement in D.C. by repealing sweeping restrictions made by D.C.'s City Council and Democrats in Congress under President   more
Senator Murray Remarks on Government Funding
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2025: * * * Senator Murray Remarks on Government Funding Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, delivered the following remarks on government funding at this afternoon's Senate Democratic leadership press conference. Senator Murray's remarks, as delivered, are below: "Well, less than a mo  more
Senator Peters Helps Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Modernize Weather Radio Emergency Alerts
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Peters Helps Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Modernize Weather Radio Emergency Alerts U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) helped reintroduce bipartisan legislation to modernize weather radio equipment to enhance the reliability of emergency communications during severe weather and bolster nationwide accessibility of these critical warnings. The NOAA Weather Radio Modernization Act would expan  more
Senators Markey, Van Hollen, Congresswoman Dingell Slam Decision on National Green Bank Funding
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Markey, Van Hollen, Congresswoman Dingell Slam Decision on National Green Bank Funding * Washington (September 2, 2025) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.) today slammed the decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit that ruled in favor of the Environmental Protection Age  more
Speaker Johnson: Democrats Defend Crime, Violent Criminals at the Expense of the Safety of American People
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson: Democrats Defend Crime, Violent Criminals at the Expense of the Safety of American People * WASHINGTON -- At the weekly House Republican Leadership press conference, Speaker Johnson recapped his travel to districts across the country during the August District Work Period, touted the rapid decline in crime in Washington, D.C. following President Trump's crackdown,   more
Speaker Johnson: Democrats Defend Crime, Violent Criminals at the Expense of the Safety of American People
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson: Democrats Defend Crime, Violent Criminals at the Expense of the Safety of American People * WASHINGTON -- At the weekly House Republican Leadership press conference, Speaker Johnson recapped his travel to districts across the country during the August District Work Period, touted the rapid decline in crime in Washington, D.C. following President Trump's crackdown, and discussed ho  more
Statement of the Senate Vice Chair of the Intelligence Committee on the Trump Administration Blocking Congressional Intelligence Oversight
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Statement of the Senate Vice Chair of the Intelligence Committee on the Trump Administration Blocking Congressional Intelligence Oversight * WASHINGTON - Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Vice Chairman Mark R. Warner (D-VA) released the following statement: "Weeks ago, I arranged an on-site meeting this coming Friday at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency's headquarters in Springfiel  more
Stauber Leads Subcommittee Hearing on Series of Pro-Mining Bills, Including His Legislation to Codify Trump's Mining Executive Orders
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Stauber Leads Subcommittee Hearing on Series of Pro-Mining Bills, Including His Legislation to Codify Trump's Mining Executive Orders * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) chaired a House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Hearing on six mining-related bills, including his recently introduced legislation to codify certain provisions of President T  more
Stefanik Introduces Fairness in Higher Education Accreditation Act to End Sex-Based Quotas
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Stefanik Introduces Fairness in Higher Education Accreditation Act to End Sex-Based Quotas * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Republican Leadership Chairwoman Elise Stefanik introduced the Fairness in Higher Education Accreditation Act to bar accreditors from compelling institutions to adopt racial or sex-based quotas and requires accreditors to consider a school's commitment to academic freedom f  more
Takano, Blumenthal, & Colleagues Oppose Trump VA's Proposed Rule to Reinstate Extreme Near-Total Abortion Ban for Veterans
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Mark Takano, D-California, ranking member of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2025: * * * Takano, Blumenthal, & Colleagues Oppose Trump VA's Proposed Rule to Reinstate Extreme Near-Total Abortion Ban for Veterans House Veterans' Affairs Committee Ranking Member Mark Takano (D-CA) and Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) led 229 of their colleagues in submitting a public comme  more
Thune: Senate to Move Forward on Clearing Nominations Backlog and Advancing NDAA
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Thune: Senate to Move Forward on Clearing Nominations Backlog and Advancing NDAA * WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today spoke at a press conference with Senate Republican leadership: Thune's remarks below (as delivered): "We just had a very productive meeting where our conference talked about clearing the nominations backlog. "And we are where we are right now  more
Thune: The NDAA Invests in Servicemembers, Modernizes the Military, and Strengthens America's Security
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Thune: The NDAA Invests in Servicemembers, Modernizes the Military, and Strengthens America's Security * WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune's remarks below (as delivered): "Mr. President, this week the Senate is beginning consideration of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026. "  more
Tuberville Introduces Judicial Nominees for the State of Alabama
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Tuberville Introduces Judicial Nominees for the State of Alabama * "We need our justice system to focus on upholding the Constitution, not pushing an agenda." WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) introduced Edmund LaCour, Hal Mooty, and Bill Lewis, at their confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Sen. Tuberville recently joined Sen. Katie Britt (R-AL) in  more
Tuberville Releases Statement Following President Trump's Announcement Restoring U.S. Space Command to its Rightful Home in Huntsville, Alabama
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Tuberville Releases Statement Following President Trump's Announcement Restoring U.S. Space Command to its Rightful Home in Huntsville, Alabama * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) released a statement following President Trump's announcement that he is moving U.S. Space Command (SPACECOM) back to its rightful home in Huntsville, Alabama. In 2020, the U.S. Air Force condu  more
Tuberville, Cruz Introduce Bill to Support President Trump's Efforts to Combat D.C. Crime
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Tuberville, Cruz Introduce Bill to Support President Trump's Efforts to Combat D.C. Crime * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) and several GOP colleagues in introducing the CLEAN D.C. Act. The bill repeals the D.C. Council's Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022. Earlier today, Sen. Tuberville also joined colleag  more
Tuberville, Husted Introduce Legislation to Bring More Transparency to the Cost of Higher Education
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Tuberville, Husted Introduce Legislation to Bring More Transparency to the Cost of Higher Education * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) and Jon Husted (R-OH) introduced the Debt, Earnings, and Cost Information Disclosure for Education (DECIDE) Act, which would codify section 4 of President Donald Trump's Executive Order (EO) 13864 to help students understand the financial  more
Van Hollen Statement on Trump Politicizing Federal Law Enforcement in Baltimore
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen Statement on Trump Politicizing Federal Law Enforcement in Baltimore * Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) made the following statement on President Donald Trump's threats to politicize federal law enforcement in Baltimore: "Trump should stop playing political games with federal law enforcement. We've already worked successfully to increase the presence of FBI, DEA, and AT  more
VIDEO: Ricketts Recaps Successful Federal Issues Forum at Nebraska State Fair
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * VIDEO: Ricketts Recaps Successful Federal Issues Forum at Nebraska State Fair * WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, during his weekly press call with Nebraska media, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) discussed the second annual Federal Issues Forum at the Nebraska State Fair. Watch the video here. "One of my biggest priorities as your Senator is hearing directly from Nebraskans," said Ricketts. "I c  more
Warren on Court Ruling to Address Google's Illegal Search Monopoly
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren on Court Ruling to Address Google's Illegal Search Monopoly * Washington, D.C. -- Following a new D.C. District Court ruling in the landmark antitrust case involving Google, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) released the following statement: "The court previously ruled that Google's search business is an illegal monopoly, but now the judge's remedies fail to hold Google acc  more
Warren, Duckworth, Durbin, Houlahan, Goodlander, Ramirez Lead Investigation into Trump Administration's Betrayal of Immigrant Service Members, Veterans, and Military Families
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren, Duckworth, Durbin, Houlahan, Goodlander, Ramirez Lead Investigation into Trump Administration's Betrayal of Immigrant Service Members, Veterans, and Military Families * "The Trump administration's [actions] threaten U.S. national security interests and erode the U.S. military's credibility when it makes promises to its service members who have put their lives on the line for our co  more
Warren, Van Hollen, Welch Demand State Department End $30 Million Contract With Shady Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, Investigate Organization's Role in Gaza Famine
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren, Van Hollen, Welch Demand State Department End $30 Million Contract With Shady Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, Investigate Organization's Role in Gaza Famine * Reports indicate that 994 Palestinians have died seeking food in Gaza near GHF sites Washington, D.C. -- Following the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification's (IPC) declaration of famine in Gaza, U.S. Senators Elizabe  more
WATCH: Sen. Schiff Presses Nuclear Regulatory Commission Members on President Trump's Interference at the Commission
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Sen. Schiff Presses Nuclear Regulatory Commission Members on President Trump's Interference at the Commission * Nuclear Regulatory Commission members told Schiff they feel "pressure" from Trump administration and DOGE, confirmed fears that they could be fired "on any given day." Washington, D.C. - Today, during an Environmental and Public Works Committee hearing, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff   more
Whip Clark joins Rep. Auchincloss, Massachusetts Lawmakers in Letter to NIH on Impounded Grants
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Katherine Clark, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Whip Clark joins Rep. Auchincloss, Massachusetts Lawmakers in Letter to NIH on Impounded Grants * Washington, D.C. -- Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) signed onto a letter led by Congressman Jake Auchincloss (MA-4) demanding the National Institutes of Health (NIH) immediately release of $4.7 billion in withheld research grants, and warning that the Trump Administration's delays  more
Whip Emmer honors Annunciation Catholic School shooting victims, highlights working families tax cut wins for Minnesotans
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 (Rep.) -- House Republican Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Whip Emmer honors Annunciation Catholic School shooting victims, highlights working families tax cut wins for Minnesotans * Today, Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) joined House Republican leadership to honor the innocent lives lost in the Annunciation Catholic School shooting last week in Minneapolis. Whip Emmer also highlighted ways in which the working families tax cut is b  more
Whitehouse Condemns Trump Administration's Unlawful Rescissions, Defends Congressional Authority Over Clean Energy Funding
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2025: * * * Whitehouse Condemns Trump Administration's Unlawful Rescissions, Defends Congressional Authority Over Clean Energy Funding Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee (EPW), issued the following statement after two judges on a three-judge panel on  more
Whitehouse Opening Statement at NRC Oversight Hearing
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2025: * * * Whitehouse Opening Statement at NRC Oversight Hearing Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, delivered the following opening statement at today's oversight hearing of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Ranking Member Whitehouse  more