Tuesday - June 23, 2026

Tipoffs: President Trump & Congress

79 items
← 2025-09-25
2025-03-30 →
Ahead of Senate Vote, Warren, Klobuchar, Booker, Blumenthal Press Trump Nominee on Concerns About Corporate Influence Over DOJ Antitrust Enforcement
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Ahead of Senate Vote, Warren, Klobuchar, Booker, Blumenthal Press Trump Nominee on Concerns About Corporate Influence Over DOJ Antitrust Enforcement * Text of Letter (PDF) Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) sounded the alarm on Stanley Woodward's nomination for Associate Attorney G  more
Alsobrooks Responds to Trump Using His Shutdown to Fire MORE Civil Servants
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Alsobrooks Responds to Trump Using His Shutdown to Fire MORE Civil Servants * September 25, 2025 WASHINGTON, DC - Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) released the following statement after the Trump Administration instructed federal agencies Wednesday night to prepare for mass layoffs if the government shuts down Oct. 1, after federal funding runs out. "This is exactly why President Trump a  more
American Small Businesses, Universities, Former Trump Administration Official Add to Growing Support for One-Year Extension of Small Business Innovation Programs
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, issued the following news release: * * * American Small Businesses, Universities, Former Trump Administration Official Add to Growing Support for One-Year Extension of Small Business Innovation Programs A program lapse would lead to expansive layoffs, set back scientific advancement, and cut billions for small businesses * (Boston, September 25) - Ranki  more
Bipartisan Commission on Biodefense Executive Director George Testifies Before House Homeland Security Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology released the following written testimony by Asha M. George, executive director of the Bipartisan Commission on Biodefense, from a Sept. 16, 2025, hearing entitled "Surveying the Threat of Agroterrorism: Perspectives on Food, Agriculture and Veterinary Defense": * * * Summary Since its inception in 2014, the Commission has recognized the importance of safeguarding food and agriculture from b  more
Blumenthal Statement on VA Doctors' Warning that Trump Admin's Cuts & Firings Have Weakened Veterans' Health Care
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal Statement on VA Doctors' Warning that Trump Admin's Cuts & Firings Have Weakened Veterans' Health Care * [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) today released a statement following a letter penned by nearly seventy active Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) doctors stressing their urgent concerns that the Trump Administr  more
Blumenthal, Coons & Kelly Meet with Zelenskyy Following his Address to the UN General Assembly
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal, Coons & Kelly Meet with Zelenskyy Following his Address to the UN General Assembly * [WASHINGTON, DC] - U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Chris Coons (D-DE), and Mark Kelly (D-AZ) met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy yesterday following his address to the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The meeting was joined by U.S. Representatives Joe Wilson (  more
Border Brief: Homeland Republicans Detail the Trump Administration's Whole-of-Government Border Security Success
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news on Sept. 25, 2025: * * * BORDER BRIEF: Homeland Republicans Detail the Trump Administration's Whole-of-Government Border Security Success Today, the House Committee on Homeland Security released its latest "Border Brief" factsheet, detailing the Trump administration's continued success in securing our borders and the homeland in August. Last month, U.S. Custo  more
Boyle Launches New Tool Showing Consequences of Republican Health Care Crisis Nationwide
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 24, 2025: * * * Boyle Launches New Tool Showing Consequences of Republican Health Care Crisis Nationwide Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, today announced the launch of a new webpage detailing the impact of Republican health care cuts in every congressional district across the country. The tool us  more
Cassidy Honors Law Enforcement at Annual Awards Luncheon in New Orleans
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Cassidy Honors Law Enforcement at Annual Awards Luncheon in New Orleans * BATON ROUGE - On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) delivered remarks at the Metropolitan Crime Commission's Excellence in Law Enforcement Awards Luncheon. While there, Cassidy thanked law enforcement for their work and discussed how they can use his HALT Fentanyl Act, signed into law by President Trump, to t  more
CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN LEADS SPEAK OUT WITH HUDSON VALLEY HEALTH CARE COMMUNITY ON HARMFUL IMPACTS OF TRUMP'S HEALTH CARE CUTS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN LEADS SPEAK OUT WITH HUDSON VALLEY HEALTH CARE COMMUNITY ON HARMFUL IMPACTS OF TRUMP'S HEALTH CARE CUTS * Congressman Pat Ryan Leads Speak Out With Hudson Valley Health Care Community on Harmful Impacts of Trump's Health Care Cuts Trump's federal cuts are kicking 17 million Americans off their health care, sparking a massive increase to folks' insurance premiums, and threatening  more
Congresswoman Escobar Reacts to Latest Data on Republican Healthcare Premium Increases
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Escobar Reacts to Latest Data on Republican Healthcare Premium Increases * Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement after data was published by the House Budget Committee on the impacts of Republicans choosing to let Affordable Care Act tax credits expire: "Donald Trump and Republicans swore to the American people that they would lower costs y  more
Congresswoman Ross Statement on Reported NC Redistricting Plans
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Deborah Ross, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Ross Statement on Reported NC Redistricting Plans * Raleigh, N.C. -- Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) released the following statement on reported Republican redistricting plans in the North Carolina General Assembly: "If reports are true, North Carolina Republicans have truly stooped to a new low. Accepting a political endorsement in exchange for engaging in partisan gerry  more
Democratic Doctors Caucus Condemns Dangerous Misinformation on Acetaminophen and Autism
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Kim Schrier, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Democratic Doctors Caucus Condemns Dangerous Misinformation on Acetaminophen and Autism * Washington, D.C. - The Democratic Doctors Caucus, comprised of U.S. Representatives Ami Bera (CA-06), Herbert Conaway (NJ-03), Maxine Dexter (OR-03), Kelly Morrison (MN-03), Raul Ruiz (CA-25), and Kim Schrier (WA-08), released the following statement in response to HHS Secretary Kennedy and President Trump's  more
Gallego Talks Lowering Costs for Everyday Americans in Tucson
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Gallego Talks Lowering Costs for Everyday Americans in Tucson * TUCSON - Yesterday, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) visited Southern Arizona to hear from students, community leaders, and local officials and discuss federal solutions to lower the cost of living, fix the housing crisis, and expand broadband internet access. Senator Gallego began his visit with a tour of the University of Arizona's re  more
Gallego, Peters, Slotkin Lead Colleagues to Demand Answers on Closure of Tom Homan Bribery Investigation
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Gallego, Peters, Slotkin Lead Colleagues to Demand Answers on Closure of Tom Homan Bribery Investigation * WASHINGTON - Senators Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), Gary Peters (D-MI), and Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) led their colleagues in the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee in demanding answers from Attorney General Pam Bondi on why Trump administration officials closed a bribery investigation   more
Grassley, Ernst, Group of 68 Lawmakers Urge Interior Secretary to Add Phosphate to Critical Minerals List, Stabilize Fertilizer Markets
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley, Ernst, Group of 68 Lawmakers Urge Interior Secretary to Add Phosphate to Critical Minerals List, Stabilize Fertilizer Markets * BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA - U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee and a lifelong family farmer, joined fellow committee members Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.), alongside 65 of their House and Senate collea  more
Hickenlooper, Colleagues Blast Trump Admin's Decision to Axe Pollution Regulations, Rollback Endangerment Finding
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Hickenlooper, Colleagues Blast Trump Admin's Decision to Axe Pollution Regulations, Rollback Endangerment Finding * Senators: "[It's] a blatant failure to protect the American people" WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper and the entire Democratic Caucus called out the Trump admin's reckless decision to undermine the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) "endangerment finding," whic  more
Hoyer Statement on Trump's Shift Regarding Ukraine
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Hoyer Statement on Trump's Shift Regarding Ukraine * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement in response to President Donald Trump's recent comments (link is external) in support of a Ukrainian victory against Russia: "Donald Trump was right when he said yesterday that a properly armed and resourced Ukraine can win this war and reclaim its o  more
Hoyer: Those Who Want the Government to Stay Open and Operating Don't Threaten to Purge the Very People Who Make It Work
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Hoyer: Those Who Want the Government to Stay Open and Operating Don't Threaten to Purge the Very People Who Make It Work * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement in response to a leaked memo from the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) that directs federal agencies to draft plans for mass layoffs ahead of a potential government s  more
ICYMI: NYT - A Diminished Social Security Work Force, and Its Customers, Feel the Strain
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: NYT - A Diminished Social Security Work Force, and Its Customers, Feel the Strain * Washington, D.C. -- In a new story, New York Times' Tara Siegel Bernard highlighted how Trump Social Security head Frank Bisignano's cuts to the Social Security Administration and haphazard efforts to reassign staff to the national 1-800 number have resulted in strained, understaffed field offices s  more
ICYMI: Ranking Member Raskin's Remarks During Meeting of the Judicial Conference
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Ranking Member Raskin's Remarks During Meeting of the Judicial Conference On Tuesday, September 16, 2025, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, spoke at the Judicial Conference's meeting. Below are Ranking Member Raskin's remarks, as prepared for delivery. Ranking Member Jamie Raskin Prepared Remarks for  more
Jayapal Calls for Investigation of ICE Detention Centers and Contracts
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Washington, issued the following news: * * * Jayapal Calls for Investigation of ICE Detention Centers and Contracts * SEATTLE, WA - U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Ranking Member of the Immigration, Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee, is calling for a Government Accountability Office (GAO) investigation into Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) billion-dollar detention center contracts with private corporation  more
Kelly, Blumenthal, Coons Meet with Zelenskyy Following His Address to the UN General Assembly
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly, Blumenthal, Coons Meet with Zelenskyy Following His Address to the UN General Assembly * Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), and Chris Coons (D-DE) met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy yesterday following his address to the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The meeting was joined by Representatives Joe Wilson (R-SC-2), Young Kim (R-CA-40), and Gregory   more
LEADER JEFFRIES: "WE DO NOT SUPPORT THIS PARTISAN REPUBLICAN SPENDING BILL BECAUSE IT CONTINUES TO GUT THE HEALTHCARE OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE"
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "WE DO NOT SUPPORT THIS PARTISAN REPUBLICAN SPENDING BILL BECAUSE IT CONTINUES TO GUT THE HEALTHCARE OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE" * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC's The Last Word and made clear that while Donald Trump and Republicans are leading us toward a reckless government shutdown, Democrats will continue to fight to protect  more
LEADER JEFFRIES: "WE DO NOT SUPPORT THIS PARTISAN REPUBLICAN SPENDING BILL BECAUSE IT CONTINUES TO GUT THE HEALTHCARE OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE"
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "WE DO NOT SUPPORT THIS PARTISAN REPUBLICAN SPENDING BILL BECAUSE IT CONTINUES TO GUT THE HEALTHCARE OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE" * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC's The Last Word and made clear that while Donald Trump and Republicans are leading us toward a reckless government shutdown, Democrats will continue to fight to protect the healthcare of the Ame  more
Lofgren Condemns Trump's Reduction in Force Threat
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Lofgren Condemns Trump's Reduction in Force Threat * WASHINGTON, DC - Last night, the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released a memo instructing federal agencies to prepare for reductions in force (RIF) if Congress does not pass a stopgap to fund the government by September 30. "The Trump administration continues to use public servants as pawns in their game to distract and   more
Lujan Presses Commerce Committee Chairman to Hold FCC Oversight Hearing Over Shared Concerns of Chairman Carr's Weaponization of the Agency
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Presses Commerce Committee Chairman to Hold FCC Oversight Hearing Over Shared Concerns of Chairman Carr's Weaponization of the Agency * Calls for Hearing Following Chairman Cruz's Comments Calling FCC Threats Dangerous Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Media, called on t  more
Lujan Presses Secretary Kennedy on Major Flaws to Autism Research Program That Jeopardizes Sensitive Health Data and Scientific Integrity
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Presses Secretary Kennedy on Major Flaws to Autism Research Program That Jeopardizes Sensitive Health Data and Scientific Integrity * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) pressed Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. on major issues regarding the Real-World Data Platform pilot, which is being developed by the National Institutes of Healt  more
Lujan Statement on Vote to Keep the Government Open, Address Looming Health Care Affordability Crisis
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Statement on Vote to Keep the Government Open, Address Looming Health Care Affordability Crisis * Trump : "Don't even bother dealing with them" Vought : "The appropriations process has to be less bipartisan" Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) issued the following statement after Senate Republicans voted against Congressional Democrats' proposal to keep the governme  more
Lujan, N.M. Delegation Demand Trump Administration Omit New Mexico from Roadless Rule Rescission
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, N.M. Delegation Demand Trump Administration Omit New Mexico from Roadless Rule Rescission * Lawmakers to Rollins: "We are concerned that rolling back this rule would hurt our state's economy, diminish its wildlife, and endanger its residents" WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Comm  more
Markey Presses EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin on Decision to Undermine Clean Air Act to Prop Up AI Data Centers
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Markey Presses EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin on Decision to Undermine Clean Air Act to Prop Up AI Data Centers * Letter Text (PDF) Boston (September 25, 2025) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Environment and Public Works Committee and Co-Chair of the Senate Environmental Justice Caucus, today wrote to Environmental Protection Agency Administrator (EPA) Lee Zeldin in op  more
Maryland Delegation Members, County Executive Fight to Keep Beltsville Agricultural Research Center Open
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Maryland Delegation Members, County Executive Fight to Keep Beltsville Agricultural Research Center Open * WASHINGTON -- Monday, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks, U.S. Representatives Steny Hoyer, Glenn Ivey, Jamie Raskin, and April McClain Delaney (all D-Md.), and Prince George's County Executive Aisha Braveboy visited the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Beltsville A  more
Merkley Statement on OMB's Threat to Fire Public Servants If Republicans Shut Down the Government
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Budget Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Merkley Statement on OMB's Threat to Fire Public Servants if Republicans Shut Down the Government U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Ranking Member of the Senate Budget Committee, released the below statement following release of the memo from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) detailing mass layoffs as Republicans continue on a path toward shuttin  more
Merkley, Wyden Join Colleagues to Champion Expanding Head Start for Working Families
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Merkley, Wyden Join Colleagues to Champion Expanding Head Start for Working Families * Washington, D.C. - As the Trump Administration continues to attack and undermine Head Start, Oregon's U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced today they joined their Senate colleagues to introduce the Head Start for America's Children Act. This sweeping legislation would expand Head Start to ensure that  more
Moskowitz, Salazar Lead Colleagues Urging Secretary Rubio for Action Against Antisemitic Rhetoric and Policies in Colombia
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Moskowitz, Salazar Lead Colleagues Urging Secretary Rubio for Action Against Antisemitic Rhetoric and Policies in Colombia * WASHINGTON, DC -- This week, Representatives Jared Moskowitz (D-FL-23) and Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL-27) led sixteen of their colleagues urging the Trump Administration for action against antisemitic rhetoric and policies coming out of the Colombian government. In their  more
Mullin Welcomes Oklahoma State Legislators to The White House, Secures Visit with VP
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * Mullin Welcomes Oklahoma State Legislators to The White House, Secures Visit with VP * Washington, D.C. - On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) welcomed 83 members of the Oklahoma State Legislature to Washington, D.C. and spoke to them at the White House State Leadership Conference. The Senator worked alongside President Trump and his White House team to orchestrate a day of meanin  more
NEW REPORT: ACA Marketplace Plan Customers in 29 States Face a Health Insurance Premium Hike of 20% or More in 2026
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * NEW REPORT: ACA Marketplace Plan Customers in 29 States Face a Health Insurance Premium Hike of 20% or More in 2026 * 09.25.25 Cantwell tells Trump, Congressional leaders in a letter: "Unless Congress acts within the next few weeks, millions of Americans will collectively pay an estimated $23b more next year just to maintain the same level of coverage they currently rely on."; Case study: In  more
NEWS: Schiff, Blumenthal, Raskin Demand Answers from Capitulating Big Law Firms Doing Trump's Bidding
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Schiff, Blumenthal, Raskin Demand Answers from Capitulating Big Law Firms Doing Trump's Bidding * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), also a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee and Ranking Member of the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, and U.S. Representative Jam  more
NEWS: Sen. Schiff Joins Colleagues in Raising Alarm on USDA's Plans to Reorganize the Food and Nutrition Service
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Sen. Schiff Joins Colleagues in Raising Alarm on USDA's Plans to Reorganize the Food and Nutrition Service * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, joined Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Subcommittee on Rural Development, Energy, and Credit, and eight other collea  more
Padilla Condemns Trump Administration's Unconstitutional Attempt to Purge Voter Rolls in California, Five Other States
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla Condemns Trump Administration's Unconstitutional Attempt to Purge Voter Rolls in California, Five Other States * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration and California's former Secretary of State, issued the following statement condemning the Trump Administration's Department of Justice (DOJ) deci  more
Pallone, NJ Democrats Demand Investigation Into Trump Admin's Illegal Release of Rep. Sherrill's Military Records
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Pallone, NJ Democrats Demand Investigation Into Trump Admin's Illegal Release of Rep. Sherrill's Military Records * Washington, D.C.- Congressman Frank Pallone (NJ-06) today led New Jersey's Democratic congressional delegation in demanding an immediate investigation into the Trump Administration's illegal release of Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill's military personnel records. The lawmakers ca  more
Pallone, Stanton Call on Trump to Fire DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, FEMA Head Following Blockbuster GAO Report on Mismanagement
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Pallone, Stanton Call on Trump to Fire DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, FEMA Head Following Blockbuster GAO Report on Mismanagement * GAO Report found FEMA violated federal law six times by withholding or delaying funds approved by Congress for lifesaving shelter programs WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, and Con  more
Pappas Leads Bipartisan Group in Opposing Unlawful Sale of Fighter Jets to Turkey, Protecting U.S. National Security
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Pappas Leads Bipartisan Group in Opposing Unlawful Sale of Fighter Jets to Turkey, Protecting U.S. National Security * The bipartisan letter comes ahead of President Trump's meeting with Turkey's President Erdogan today. Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), alongside Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01), and Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11), co-chairs and  more
Peters Report Finds That DOGE Continues to Operate Unchecked, Likely Violating Federal Privacy and Security Laws, and Putting the Safety of Americans' Personal Information in Danger
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Peters Report Finds that DOGE Continues to Operate Unchecked, Likely Violating Federal Privacy and Security Laws, and Putting the Safety of Americans' Personal Information in Danger U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, released a report revealing   more
Ramirez, Salinas Lead Call to Recognize Impacts of Unlawful Immigration Enforcement on Communities' Mental Health
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Ramirez, Salinas Lead Call to Recognize Impacts of Unlawful Immigration Enforcement on Communities' Mental Health * Washington, DC-- Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), member of the Homeland Security Committee and the Mental Health Caucus, and Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06), Chair of the Mental Health Caucus, introduced a resolution recognizing the impact of the Trump Administra  more
Ranking Member Angie Craig Warns USDA Shutdown Firings Will Hurt Famers
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, ranking member of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 25, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Angie Craig Warns USDA Shutdown Firings Will Hurt Famers Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) issued the following statement in response to Trump's White House budget office memo outlining a plan to continue the mass firing campaign of nonpartisan public servants, including at the U.  more
Ranking Member Lofgren Condemns Trump's RIF Threat
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, ranking member of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 25, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Lofgren Condemns Trump's RIF Threat Last night, the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released a memo instructing federal agencies to prepare for Reductions in Force (RIF) if Congress does not pass a stopgap to fund the government by September 30. "The Trump administration continu  more
Ranking Member Robert Garcia and Congressman Maxwell Frost Escalate Investigation After Nexstar Refusal to Air Jimmy Kimmel Show, Continues to Cave to Political Pressure From Trump Admin
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 24, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Robert Garcia and Congressman Maxwell Frost Escalate Investigation After Nexstar Refusal to Air Jimmy Kimmel Show, Continues to Cave to Political Pressure from Trump Admin Today, Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and Rep. Maxwell Frost, Ran  more
Ranking Member Thompson Statement on Trump's Missing in Action FEMA Head
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Bennie G. Thompson, D-Mississippi, ranking member of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 25, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Thompson Statement on Trump's Missing in Action FEMA Head Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement on media reports that the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) 'Acting' Administrator was unreachable in the a  more
Raskin Statement on Trump Administration's Threat to Continue Mass Firings of Federal Workers During Potential Republican Government Shutdown
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Raskin Statement on Trump Administration's Threat to Continue Mass Firings of Federal Workers During Potential Republican Government Shutdown * Washington, D.C. - Rep. Jamie Raskin (MD-08) released the following statement on the Trump Administration's threat to continue mass firings of federal workers during a potential Republican government shutdown: "After illegally sacking tens of thousands o  more
Raskin, Schneider Lead Overwhelming Majority of House Democrats in Urging Against Israeli Annexation of West Bank
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Raskin, Schneider Lead Overwhelming Majority of House Democrats in Urging Against Israeli Annexation of West Bank * Washington, D.C. - Representatives Jamie Raskin (MD-08) and Brad Schneider (IL-10) were joined by 176 Members of the House Democratic Caucus in a new letter to Israeli leadership expressing their united strong opposition to Israeli annexation of the West Bank. "We are convinced tha  more
Reed: Trump is Marching U.S. Toward a Government Shutdown While Forcing Millions of Americans to Lose Health Care
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed: Trump is Marching U.S. Toward a Government Shutdown While Forcing Millions of Americans to Lose Health Care * WASHINGTON, DC -- Earlier this week President Donald Trump abruptly canceled talks with Democratic Congressional leaders on funding the federal government and averting a shutdown. With a potential shutdown looming after September 30, the Trump White House circulated a memo late Wedn  more
Reed: Vaccines Save Lives & Trump's Unfounded Medical Conspiracy Theories Put Kids and Communities Kids at Risk
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed: Vaccines Save Lives & Trump's Unfounded Medical Conspiracy Theories Put Kids and Communities Kids at Risk * EAST PROVIDENCE, RI - This week, President Donald Trump irresponsibly promoted debunked anti-vaccine claims, wrongly implied vaccines are causing autism, and injected his own 'gut feelings' into calls for changes to the childhood immunization schedule that could have negative health i  more
Rep. Andrea Salinas' Statement on Release of Oregon Firefighter from ICE Facility
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Andrea Salinas' Statement on Release of Oregon Firefighter from ICE Facility * Tigard, OR - Today, U.S. Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06) released the following statement following the release of an Oregon firefighter from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody. "I am relieved that my constituent, Mr. Rigoberto Hernandez, was released from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (  more
Rep. Jimmy Gomez Rallies with Health Care Providers to Save Affordable Health Care Tax Credits
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Original text here: * * * Rep. Jimmy Gomez Rallies with Health Care Providers to Save Affordable Health Care Tax Credits * LOS ANGELES, CA - Today, U.S. Representative Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) rallied with health care providers from across Los Angeles to demand that Republicans in Washington join Democrats in extending cost-saving Affordable Care Act tax credits that help working families afford he  more
SCHNEIDER, RASKIN LEAD MAJORITY OF HOUSE DEMOCRATS IN URGING AGAINST ISRAELI ANNEXATION OF WEST BANK
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Bradley Schneider, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * SCHNEIDER, RASKIN LEAD MAJORITY OF HOUSE DEMOCRATS IN URGING AGAINST ISRAELI ANNEXATION OF WEST BANK * LINCONSHIRE, IL - Rep. Brad Schneider (IL-10), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and co-chair and co-founder of the Abraham Accords Caucus, and Rep. Jamie Raskin (MD-08), Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, were joined by 178 House Democratics in a new letter to Is  more
Sen. Rick Scott Joins Sen. Ted Cruz to Introduce SEVER Act; Prohibiting Iranian Officials from Entering the U.S.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott Joins Sen. Ted Cruz to Introduce SEVER Act; Prohibiting Iranian Officials from Entering the U.S. * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Rick Scott joined Senator Ted Cruz and six of their Senate colleagues in announcing the Strengthening Entry Visa Enforcement and Restrictions (SEVER) Act to restrict any Iranian officials from entering the United States as representatives to the United N  more
Senator Murray Statement on OMB Memo Issued Last Night
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Murray Statement on OMB Memo Issued Last Night * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement on the memo issued by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) last night regarding agency preparations for a potential government shutdown: "Instead of sitting down with Democrats to prevent a sh  more
Senator Murray Statement on OMB Memo Issued Last Night
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 25, 2025: * * * Senator Murray Statement on OMB Memo Issued Last Night Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement on the memo issued by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) last night regarding agency preparations for a potential government shutdown: "Instead   more
Senator Schmitt Sends Letter Highlighting Abuse of H-1B Visa Program for DEI Hires
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Schmitt Sends Letter Highlighting Abuse of H-1B Visa Program for DEI Hires * WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) sent a letter to USCIS Administrator Joseph Edlow raising concerns that H-1B visas are being used improperly to staff positions in the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) bureaucracy. In the letter Schmitt reveals he has reviewed multiple examples of U.S. employers   more
Shaheen Continues "Affordability Action Tour": Highlights Cost of President Trump's Inflationary Tariffs at Woodstock Soapstone Company
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Shaheen Continues "Affordability Action Tour": Highlights Cost of President Trump's Inflationary Tariffs at Woodstock Soapstone Company * (West Lebanon, NH) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) continued her "Affordability Action Tour" with a visit to Woodstock Soapstone Company, New Hampshire's only factory-direct wood and gas stove manufacturer, to discuss the ongoing effects of President  more
Shaheen Highlights Impact of Soon-Expiring ACA Enhanced Premium Tax Credits on Small Businesses
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Shaheen Highlights Impact of Soon-Expiring ACA Enhanced Premium Tax Credits on Small Businesses * (Manchester, NH) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), author of bicameral legislation to permanently extend the Affordable Care Act enhanced premium tax credits, met with New Hampshire small business owners that use the Affordable Care Act (ACA) for their health insurance coverage and are at r  more
Smith: Taxpayers Benefit From Modernization of IRS Under Trump Administration
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 25, 2025: * * * Smith: Taxpayers Benefit from Modernization of IRS Under Trump Administration While Democrats focused on squeezing working families with more audits funded by tens of billions of taxpayer dollars, Republicans are helping taxpayers with a more modernized and responsive Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The Trump Administration announced   more
Stanton, Pallone Call on Trump to Fire DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, FEMA Head Following Blockbuster GAO Report on Mismanagement
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Stanton, Pallone Call on Trump to Fire DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, FEMA Head Following Blockbuster GAO Report on Mismanagement * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Greg Stanton (D-AZ), Ranking Member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management, and Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), Ranking Member of the House Energy and Co  more
Texas Democratic Delegation Releases Statement on ICE Facility Shooting in Dallas
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Texas Democratic Delegation Releases Statement on ICE Facility Shooting in Dallas * WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Veasey (TX-33), Congresswoman Crockett (TX-30), Congresswoman Johnson (TX-32), Congresswoman Fletcher (TX-07), Congresswoman Escobar (TX-16), Congressman Doggett (TX-37), Congressman Casar (TX-35), Congressman Gonzalez (TX-34), Congresswoman Garcia (TX-29), and Congressman Castro (TX-20)   more
Thompson Responds to President Trump's Comments on Farm Relief
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Thompson Responds to President Trump's Comments on Farm Relief House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) released the following statement after President Donald J. Trump stated he would use some of the money generated from tariffs to support America's hardworking producers: "Years of Biden's broken promises, from failing   more
U.S. Senator Tina Smith Joins Colleagues in Introducing Major Bill to Reform, Expand Head Start and Early Learning for Working Families
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Tina Flint Smith, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senator Tina Smith Joins Colleagues in Introducing Major Bill to Reform, Expand Head Start and Early Learning for Working Families * WASHINGTON, D.C -- As the Trump administration continues to attack early education opportunities like Head Start, U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) joined her colleagues in working to expand early childhood education options and opportunities by introducing th  more
Van Hollen Statement on OMB Memo
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen Statement on OMB Memo * Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies (CJS), released the following statement on the Trump Administration OMB memo: "President Trump is engaged in mafia-style blackmail, with his threats ultimately harming the American people. He is threateni  more
Van Hollen, Colleagues Seek Answers from TV Broadcasters After Pulling Kimmel's Show
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen, Colleagues Seek Answers from TV Broadcasters After Pulling Kimmel's Show * U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) has joined Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), and Ed Markey (D-Mass.) in pressing broadcasters Nexstar and Sinclair for answers as to why Jimmy Kimmel was pulled off the air and why they are refusing to broadcast his show to their viewers now that i  more
Walkinshaw Slams Trump - Vought Shutdown Tactics
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Walkinshaw Slams Trump - Vought Shutdown Tactics Fairfax, VA -- Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (D-VA), a member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, slammed Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought's memo (https://www.politico.com/f/?id=00000199-7e8f-ddde-a199-fedf6c5d0000) threatening to terminate additional federal employees. Walkinshaw released the followin  more
Warner & Kaine Respond to Trump's Shutdown Threats
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Kaine Respond to Trump's Shutdown Threats * WASHINGTON - U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) released the following statement on the memo issued by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) last night regarding agency preparations for a potential government shutdown: "America deserves a leader focused on solving problems, not someone who treats chaos and disruption as too  more
Warren, Van Hollen, Raskin, Thompson, Carter, Ramirez Launch New Probe into Trump Administration's Potential Violation of U.S. and International Law
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren, Van Hollen, Raskin, Thompson, Carter, Ramirez Launch New Probe into Trump Administration's Potential Violation of U.S. and International Law * Lawmakers warn Trump admin is coercing countries into accepting noncitizens from other parts of the world, without proper protections to prevent persecution and torture "We are concerned that the Trump administration is offshoring the imm  more
Warren: Trump FTC Settlement Fails to Hold Amazon Accountable
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren: Trump FTC Settlement Fails to Hold Amazon Accountable * Washington, D.C. -- Following the Federal Trade Commission's announcement of a settlement deal with Amazon related to its Prime service, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) released the following statement: "Amazon allegedly tricked people into signing up for Prime and then trapped them with a monthly subscription by ma  more
WATCH: Padilla Conducts Oversight at San Diego Immigration Court Amid Mass Judicial Firings
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Padilla Conducts Oversight at San Diego Immigration Court Amid Mass Judicial Firings * SAN DIEGO, CA -- Following the Trump Administration's latest purge of nearly 20 immigration judges, including in California, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee, visited the San Diego immigration court today to conduct oversight over the   more
Welch Provides Remarks at the Vermont Council on World Affairs' International Day of Peace
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch Provides Remarks at the Vermont Council on World Affairs' International Day of Peace * BURLINGTON, VT - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) delivered remarks at the Vermont Council on World Affairs' International Day of Peace Summit in Burlington. The Senator's remarks rebutted President Trump's address at the United Nations (U.N.) this week. Senator Welch focused on the importance of supporting   more
Whip Clark on CNN: Democrats Are Fighting for "A Budget That Protects Health Care"
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Katherine Clark, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Whip Clark on CNN: Democrats Are Fighting for "A Budget That Protects Health Care" * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) appeared on CNN News Central to discuss Republicans' threat of a government shutdown and continued attacks on Americans' health care. Below are excerpts from her interview: On Trump's Plan for Mass Firings Under a Government Shutdown: "  more
Wyden Joins Legislation to Protect Education Programs for Students with Disabilities
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden Joins Legislation to Protect Education Programs for Students with Disabilities * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ron Wyden said today that he has joined legislation to ensure the continuation of special education programs for students with disabilities, following the Trump administration's draconian cuts to the U.S. Department of Education. "Every kid in America deserves equal education opportu  more
Wyden, Merkley Call on Trump Administration to Back Off Plan to Gut Vehicle Emissions Standards
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden, Merkley Call on Trump Administration to Back Off Plan to Gut Vehicle Emissions Standards * Current greenhouse gas emission standards set to be eliminated by Trump administration are projected to prevent 25,000 premature deaths and save drivers $6,000 over the next five years Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today said that they are joining nine of their Senate col  more
Wyden, Merkley Call on Trump Administration to Back Off Plan to Gut Vehicle Emissions Standards
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden, Merkley Call on Trump Administration to Back Off Plan to Gut Vehicle Emissions Standards * Current greenhouse gas emission standards set to be eliminated by Trump administration are projected to prevent 25,000 premature deaths and save drivers $6,000 over the next five years Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today said that they are joining nine of their Senate collea  more