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Alaska Delegation Commends President Trump's Re-Approval of the Ambler Access Project

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: * * * Alaska Delegation Commends President Trump's Re-Approval of the Ambler Access Project * Washington, DC-- U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan and Congressman Nick Begich, all R-Alaska, today released the following statements after President Donald J. Trump issued a determination re-approving the Ambler Access Project in Alaska. President Trump made his decision in accordance with the Alaska more

Alaska Delegation Commends President Trump's Re-Approval of the Ambler Access Project

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: * * * Alaska Delegation Commends President Trump's Re-Approval of the Ambler Access Project * WASHINGTON --U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan and Congressman Nick Begich, all R-Alaska, today released the following statements after President Donald J. Trump issued a determination re-approving the Ambler Access Project in Alaska. President Trump made his decision in accordance with the Alaska Natio more

ALSOBROOKS, BLUMENTHAL, VAN HOLLEN, AND WALKINSHAW INTRODUCE NEW LEGISLATION TO PROTECT FEDERAL WORKERS' RIGHT TO APPEAL ILLEGAL AND UNFAIR FIRINGS

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * ALSOBROOKS, BLUMENTHAL, VAN HOLLEN, AND WALKINSHAW INTRODUCE NEW LEGISLATION TO PROTECT FEDERAL WORKERS' RIGHT TO APPEAL ILLEGAL AND UNFAIR FIRINGS * The bicameral Fair Access to Swift and Timely (FAST) Justice Act establishes a private right of action for fired federal employees October 7, 2025 [WASHINGTON, DC] - U.S. Senators Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), and Chris more

Amo Fights for Lower Health Costs During Republican Shutdown

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Amo Fights for Lower Health Costs During Republican Shutdown * PROVIDENCE, RI - Through the 7 Days of Republicans' government shutdown, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI) has met with countless Rhode Islanders impacted by Trump's latest chaos. Since Trump took office and Republicans took control of the House and the Senate, they have cut more than $1 trillion from America's health care system in their Big, more

Arrington Reflects on Two-Year Anniversary of October 7 Attack

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Arrington Reflects on Two-Year Anniversary of October 7 Attack * Washington, D.C. - Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) issued the following statement on the two-year anniversary of the October 7 terrorist attack: "Two years ago today, the world watched in horror as Hamas terrorists - funded, trained, and supported by the murderous Iranian regime - perpetrated the deadliest attac more

As Delawareans Face a High Cost of Living, Republicans in Washington Are Trying to Make Things Worse

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: * * * As Delawareans Face a High Cost of Living, Republicans in Washington Are Trying to Make Things Worse U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) is calling attention to the high cost of living that's hurting Delawareans, and how it will be made worse by the Republican shutdown. Alongside her Democratic colleagues, Blunt Rochester has supported legislation to re-open the government, restore the more

Assistant Secretary of Labor for Policy Nominee Palmieri Testifies Before Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Committee

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee released the following testimony by Rosario Palmieri, President Trump's nominee to be assistant secretary of Labor for policy, from an Oct. 1, 2025, confirmation hearing: * * * Chairman Cassidy, Ranking Member Sanders, and Members of the Committee, it is an honor to appear before you today as President Trump's nominee to be the Assistant Secretary for Policy at the U.S. Department of Labor. I am deeply grateful to more

Barrasso: Democrats Holding Americans Hostage Over Free Healthcare for Illegal Immigrants

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso: Democrats Holding Americans Hostage Over Free Healthcare for Illegal Immigrants * "Democrats have now shut down the government to defend a system where Laken Riley's killer can get taxpayer-funded healthcare." WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today spoke on the Senate Floor slamming Democrats for holding government funding hostage in exchange more

Baumgartner Issues Statement on October 7 Anniversary and Egypt Peace Talks

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Michael Baumgartner, R-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Baumgartner Issues Statement on October 7 Anniversary and Egypt Peace Talks * WASHINGTON- Congressman Michael Baumgartner (WA-05) issued the following statement on the second anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attack and the peace talks underway in Egypt. "Two years ago, Hamas carried out the deadliest day for the Jewish people since the Holocaust. We remember the innocent lives taken, st more

Beyer Statement On Federal Employee Back Pay

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Beyer Statement On Federal Employee Back Pay * Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA), who represents a Northern Virginia district with one of the largest concentrations of federal employees and contractors in the U.S. House, today responded to reports that the Trump Administration may try to deny back pay to federal employees impacted by the ongoing government shutdown. Beyer was the sponsor of bipartisan House more

Biden FBI Spied on Eight Republican Senators as Part of Arctic Frost Investigation, Grassley Oversight Reveals

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Biden FBI Spied on Eight Republican Senators as Part of Arctic Frost Investigation, Grassley Oversight Reveals * WASHINGTON - An explosive FBI document obtained by Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) reveals the FBI targeted eight Republican senators' personal cell phones for "tolling data" as part of its Arctic Frost investigation. One Republican member of the House of Re more

Bilirakis Condemns Hamas Delays, Calls for Immediate Release of Hostages on Second Anniversary of October 7 Attacks

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Bilirakis Condemns Hamas Delays, Calls for Immediate Release of Hostages on Second Anniversary of October 7 Attacks * Washington, D.C. - Congressman Gus Bilirakis, Co-Chair of the Congressional Hellenic Israel Alliance and of the International Religious Freedom Caucus in the House of Representatives, issued the following statement marking the second anniversary of the October 7 terrorist attacks more

Blackburn Responds to Bombshell Report Revealing Biden FBI Allegedly Tracked Her Private Communications

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Blackburn Responds to Bombshell Report Revealing Biden FBI Allegedly Tracked Her Private Communications * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) released the following statement after a bombshell report revealed former President Joe Biden's Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and former Special Counsel Jack Smith allegedly tracked the private communications and phon more

Blumenthal Demands Answers from DOE on $53 Million Grant Cancellations

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal Demands Answers from DOE on $53 Million Grant Cancellations * [Hartford, CT] - Today U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal wrote to Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Chris Wright demanding answers about the reckless and retaliatory termination of nearly $53 million in federal funding for clean energy development in Connecticut. "These projects were supporting lower energy prices, more

Blumenthal, Alsobrooks, Van Hollen, & Walkinshaw Introduce New Legislation to Protect Federal Workers' Right to Appeal Illegal & Unfair Firings

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal, Alsobrooks, Van Hollen, & Walkinshaw Introduce New Legislation to Protect Federal Workers' Right to Appeal Illegal & Unfair Firings * [WASHINGTON, DC] - U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD), and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and U.S. Representative James Walkinshaw (D-VA) today announced new legislation aimed at providing timely relief for federal workers more

Booker Responds to Secretary Duffy's Visit to Newark Airport

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker Responds to Secretary Duffy's Visit to Newark Airport * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), released the following statement in response to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy's event at Newark Liberty International Airport: "The government is shut down because President Trump and Republicans refuse to negotiate with Democrats on a funding bill that can pass the Sena more

Boozman Welcomes Senate Confirmation of USDA Leaders

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Boozman Welcomes Senate Confirmation of USDA Leaders U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) released the following statement after the Senate confirmed Devon Westhill as Assistant Secretary of Agriculture for Civil Rights and Michael Boren as Under Secretary for Natural Resources more

Capito Releases Statement on 2nd Anniversary of Attack on Israel

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Capito Releases Statement on 2nd Anniversary of Attack on Israel * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today released the below statement on the two-year anniversary of the brutal attacks in Israel that killed more than one thousand innocent civilians, including American citizens: "Two years ago today, Hamas terrorists crossed into Israel and murdered 1,200 more

Carter joins Georgia GOP in urging Senators Warnock and Ossoff to reopen the government

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- Rep. Earl L. Carter, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Carter joins Georgia GOP in urging Senators Warnock and Ossoff to reopen the government * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) today released the following statement after joining every Republican member of Georgia's Congressional Delegation in signing a letter urging Senators Jon Ossoff (D-GA) and Raphael Warnock (D-GA) to put Georgians ahead of partisan politics and work to reope more

Casten, Levin Lead 163 House Democrats to Demand DOE Reinstate Canceled Projects

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Sean Casten, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Casten, Levin Lead 163 House Democrats to Demand DOE Reinstate Canceled Projects * Washington, D.C. (October 7th, 2025) -- U.S. Congressmen Sean Casten (IL-06) and Mike Levin (CA-49), co-chairs of the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) Clean Energy Deployment Task Force, led 163 House Democrats in a letter to Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Chris Wright condemning the term more

Castro, Texas Democratic Colleagues Demand Gov. Abbott End Unlawful Deployment of National Guard to Other

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Castro, Texas Democratic Colleagues Demand Gov. Abbott End Unlawful Deployment of National Guard to Other * October 07, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) led nine of his Democratic colleagues, including Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33), Congresswoman Julie Johnson (TX-32), Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29), Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07), Congressman Lloyd D more

Chairman Mast on Two-Year Anniversary of Oct. 7 Attack

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Brian Mast, R-Florida, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 7, 2025: * * * Chairman Mast on Two-Year Anniversary of Oct. 7 Attack Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast issued the following statement marking the two-year anniversary of the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas on Israel. "For hundreds of days, following the October 7 genocide, the Palestinian elected government of Hamas terrorists held and more

Chairman Wicker Leads SASC Hearing to Consider Four Senior Defense Nominations

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Wicker Leads SASC Hearing to Consider Four Senior Defense Nominations * Watch Video Here WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today led a hearing to consider the qualifications of four senior nominees to serve within the Department of Defense and the National Nuclear Security Administration. Mr. John Noh, nominated to be As more

Chairwoman McClain's Statement on the Second Anniversary of the October 7th Hamas Attacks

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Lisa McClain, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Chairwoman McClain's Statement on the Second Anniversary of the October 7th Hamas Attacks * WASHINGTON-- Today, House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) released the following statement marking two years since Hamas's brutal terrorist attacks on Israel: "Two years ago, Hamas terrorists unleashed pure evil, murdering, raping, and kidnapping innocent men, women, and children. It more

Cole Continues to Stand with Israel

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * Cole Continues to Stand with Israel * | CONTACT : Olivia Porcaro (link sends email) 202-225-6165 Washington, D.C. - Today, on the second anniversary of Iran and Hamas' evil attack on Israel, Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement: "Today marks two years since the violent October 7 th aggression against our great ally, Israel. Hamas and Iran's inexcusable violence resulted in more

Congressman Al Green, Together with State Rep. Ron Reynolds and Councilmember Jeffrey Boney, Announce the Postponement of the Passport Day Event Due to the Ongoing Government Shutdown

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Al Green, Together with State Rep. Ron Reynolds and Councilmember Jeffrey Boney, Announce the Postponement of the Passport Day Event Due to the Ongoing Government Shutdown * (Houston, TX) --Today, Congressman Al Green, in conjunction with Texas State Representative Ron Reynolds and Missouri City Councilmember Jeffrey L. Boney, announced the postponement of the Passport Day event, originally sch more

Congressman Carson Statement on Termination of Indianapolis Airport Grant

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Andre Carson, D-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Carson Statement on Termination of Indianapolis Airport Grant * INDIANAPOLIS --Today, Congressman Andre Carson (IN-07) - a Senior Member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee - released a statement in response to the Trump administration's plan to terminate almost $37 million in clean energy infrastructure grants nationwide, including a $6.7 million grant for the Indian more

Congressman Lawler Speaks Out on The Second Anniversary of the October 7 Attacks on Israel

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Lawler Speaks Out on The Second Anniversary of the October 7 Attacks on Israel * Washington, D.C. - 10/7/25... Today, Congressman Mike Lawler released the following statement marking two years since Hamas's brutal terrorist attack on Israel on October 7th, 2023: "Two years ago, Hamas carried out the deadliest massacre of the Jewish people since the Holocaust, murdering more than 1,200 i more

Congressman Pat Harrigan Statement on the Two-Year Anniversary of the October 7 Attacks

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Pat Harrigan Statement on the Two-Year Anniversary of the October 7 Attacks * Contact: Lexi Kranich (814) 380-4408 WASHINGTON, D.C.-- Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) released the following statement on the two-year anniversary of Hamas's terrorist assault on Israel: "Two years ago today, Iran-backed Hamas terrorists launched a wave of unspeakable brutality across Israel. More more

Congresswoman April McClain Delaney Holds Telephone Town Hall on Government Shutdown's Impacts in Maryland's 6th District

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. April McClain Delaney, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman April McClain Delaney Holds Telephone Town Hall on Government Shutdown's Impacts in Maryland's 6th District * House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar and Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks Provide Updates from Both Chambers Today, more than 15,000 people from Maryland's 6th District joined a telephone town hall with Congresswoman April McClain Delaney (D-MD) more

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Commemorates Second Anniversary of October 7th Terrorist Attacks in Israel, Calls for Implementation of Ceasefire and Other Elements of Framework for Peace

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Gwen Moore Commemorates Second Anniversary of October 7th Terrorist Attacks in Israel, Calls for Implementation of Ceasefire and Other Elements of Framework for Peace * Congresswoman Gwen Moore Commemorates Second Anniversary of October 7 th Terrorist Attacks in Israel, Calls for Implementation of Ceasefire and Other Elements of Framework for Peace "On October 7 th, 2023, 1,200 Israel more

Congresswoman McCollum Statement on Anniversary of October 7 Terrorist Attack

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman McCollum Statement on Anniversary of October 7 Terrorist Attack * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D-Minn.) issued the following statement on Tuesday, October 7, two years after Hamas' terrorist attack in Israel: "Today marks two years since Hamas' October 7 terrorist attack - a day that saw 1,200 innocent Israelis killed, thousands more injured, and 251 taken hos more

Congresswoman Nikema Williams Joins House Democrats to Demand DOE Reinstate Canceled Projects

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Nikema Williams Joins House Democrats to Demand DOE Reinstate Canceled Projects * WASHINGTON D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) joined more than 160 other House Democrats in a letter to Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Chris Wright condemning the termination of $8 billion for projects that were set to lower electricity costs for Americans and increase grid reliab more

Cornyn on Second Anniversary of Hamas' Attack on Israel

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn on Second Anniversary of Hamas' Attack on Israel * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement marking the two-year anniversary of Hamas' unprovoked attack on Israel and calling for the return of all hostages, including Americans, being held by Hamas: " Two years ago, we witnessed evil in its purest form as Hamas terrorists launched an unprovoked attack on America's cl more

Cornyn, AG Bondi Discuss National Guard Deployment to Chicago

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn, AG Bondi Discuss National Guard Deployment to Chicago * WASHINGTON - Today in the Senate Judiciary Committee, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed with U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi the Trump administration's efforts to crack down on crime and restore law and order in communities across the country, including by deploying National Guard troops to Chicago, Illinois, where Democrats' soft-on-crime more

Cornyn, Cruz Urge Preservation of Funds to Move Space Shuttle Discovery, Debunk Smithsonian's Lies

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn, Cruz Urge Preservation of Funds to Move Space Shuttle Discovery, Debunk Smithsonian's Lies * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) today sent a letter to U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME), Chair of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, and Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, urging them to ensure the Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations me more

CORREA, THOMPSON, MAGAZINER, CONDEMN TRUMP ADMINISTRATION FOR DIVERTING COUNTERTERRORISM RESOURCES TO SUPPRESS FREE SPEECH

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. J. Luis Correa, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * CORREA, THOMPSON, MAGAZINER, CONDEMN TRUMP ADMINISTRATION FOR DIVERTING COUNTERTERRORISM RESOURCES TO SUPPRESS FREE SPEECH * SANTA ANA, Calif. -- Today, Representatives Lou Correa (D-CA), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Border Security & Enforcement, Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, and Seth Magaziner (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Subcommitte more

Cortez Masto, Colleagues Admonish Trump Administration for Firing, Replacing Immigration Court Judges

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto, Colleagues Admonish Trump Administration for Firing, Replacing Immigration Court Judges * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), and Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) sent a letter to Attorney General (AG) Pam Bondi to oppose the Trump administration's decision to authorize up to 600 military attorneys to act as imm more

Daines Commemorates Anniversary of Oct 7th Terror Attacks in Israel

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Daines Commemorates Anniversary of Oct 7th Terror Attacks in Israel * Introduces Resolution Condemning Attacks and Supporting Israel's Sovereignty U.S. SENATE - U.S. Senator Steve Daines, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today released the below statement commemorating the second anniversary of the terror attacks in Israel by Hamas on October 7 th, 2023: "As we remember the sec more

Davids Backs Effort to Keep Air Travel Safe, Employees Paid During Government Shutdowns

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Davids Backs Effort to Keep Air Travel Safe, Employees Paid During Government Shutdowns * Today, Representative Sharice Davids announced her support for new legislation (link is external) to ensure the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) can keep operating -- and paying employees -- during a government shutdown. The bill would help protect passenger safety and keep goods moving, avoiding the kind more

Day 7 of the Trump-Republican Shutdown: Part II - How Will the Trump-Republican Shutdown Hurt America's Small Businesses?

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 7, 2025: * * * DAY 7 OF THE TRUMP-REPUBLICAN SHUTDOWN: PART II: How will the Trump-Republican Shutdown Hurt America's Small Businesses? Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, released this fact sheet outlining the harmful impacts of the government shutdown--which Trump and Rep more

Diaz-Balart Demands Release of all Remaining Hostages

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Diaz-Balart Demands Release of all Remaining Hostages * WASHINGTON, D.C.-- Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26), Chairman of the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Subcommittee of the House Committee on Appropriations and Co-Chair of the Congressional Latino-Jewish Caucus, issued the following statement marking the second anniversary of the brutal, terrorist attack on more

Durbin Condemns Ruthless ICE Raids, Orders To Deploy National Guard Troops To Illinois In Senate Floor Speech

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Condemns Ruthless ICE Raids, Orders To Deploy National Guard Troops To Illinois In Senate Floor Speech * October 06, 2025 "Terrorizing families with midnight raids and troops in our streets is writing a shameful chapter in our nation's history," Durbin said in his speech on the Senate floor WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judi more

Durbin Delivers Opening Statement In Senate Judiciary Committee Oversight Hearing With Attorney General Bondi

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Delivers Opening Statement In Senate Judiciary Committee Oversight Hearing With Attorney General Bondi * October 07, 2025 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today delivered an opening statement at a Senate Judiciary Oversight Committee hearing with Attorney General (AG) Pam Bondi. Durbin's opening statement con more

Durbin Delivers Opening Statement In Senate Judiciary Committee Oversight Hearing With Attorney General Bondi

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 7, 2025: * * * Durbin Delivers Opening Statement In Senate Judiciary Committee Oversight Hearing With Attorney General Bondi U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today delivered an opening statement at a Senate Judiciary Oversight Committee hearing with Attorney General (AG) Pam Bondi. more

Emmer Statement on Confirmation of Daniel Rosen as U.S. Attorney for Minnesota

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Emmer Statement on Confirmation of Daniel Rosen as U.S. Attorney for Minnesota * Washington, D.C. - Congressman and Majority Whip Tom Emmer issued the below statement following the United States Senate's confirmation of Daniel Rosen to serve as U.S. Attorney for the District of Minnesota. "We are pleased to see that Dan Rosen, a distinguished attorney with an unwavering commitment to public safety, more

Empower Oversight President Leavitt Testifies Before Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Committee

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee released the following testimony by Empower Oversight President Tristan Leavitt from a Sept. 30, 2025, hearing entitled "Examining the Weaponization of the Quiet Skies Program": * * * Chairman Paul, Ranking Member Peters, and Members of the Committee, thank you for inviting me to testify today. I was last before this Committee in 2021 when it considered my nomination to the Merit Systems Protection Board, and more

Ernst Lays Out $2 Trillion in Shutdown Cuts for Trump Admin

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Ernst Lays Out $2 Trillion in Shutdown Cuts for Trump Admin * As the Trump administration evaluates cuts during the Schumer Shutdown, Senate DOGE Caucus Chair Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) laid out a menu of commonsense options with more than $2 trillion worth of cuts in a new letter to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russ Vought. The letter follows Ernst exposing that Democrats' shutdown stunt is more

Ernst Leads Effort Condemning Hamas' Oct. 7 Attacks

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Ernst Leads Effort Condemning Hamas' Oct. 7 Attacks * WASHINGTON - On the second anniversary of the Oct. 7 terrorist attack on Israel that killed dozens of Americans, U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and John Fetterman (D-Pa.) led a bipartisan resolution, including all Senate Republicans, condemning the Hamas terrorist attacks. The resolution condemns Iran-backed Hamas' use of rape as a weapon of war, more

Feenstra Stands with Israel on Somber Two-Year Anniversary of October 7th Attacks

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Feenstra Stands with Israel on Somber Two-Year Anniversary of October 7th Attacks * HULL, IOWA - Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) issued the following statement on the two-year anniversary of the October 7 th attacks on Israel at the hands of Hamas terrorists: "Two years ago, Hamas viciously invaded Israel, killed nearly 1,200 innocent Israelis, burned entire communities to the ground, and t more

Fischer on Senate Floor: Ag Producers Urgently Need Lasting, Long-term Solutions

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Fischer on Senate Floor: Ag Producers Urgently Need Lasting, Long-term Solutions * Today, during a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) addressed the economic crisis facing ag producers in Nebraska and across America, emphasizing that time is running out to produce strong, positive results for farmers and ranchers. Fischer also highlighted that, in addition to assistance fo more

Graham One Of Eight Republican Senators Spied On By Biden FBI

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Graham One Of Eight Republican Senators Spied On By Biden FBI * Graham: "This is chilling." WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today released the following video statement after the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel revealed that Graham was one of eight Republican senators surveilled by the Biden FBI. Excerpts from Graham's remarks: * " more

Graham Statement on the Second Anniversary of October 7

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Graham Statement on the Second Anniversary of October 7 * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made the following statement on the second anniversary of the October 7, 2023 terrorist attack on the State of Israel by Hamas. "Today is the second anniversary of Hamas' brutal and horrific attack against Israel. The result was the largest loss of Jewish life since t more

Grassley Questions Bondi at DOJ Oversight Hearing

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley Questions Bondi at DOJ Oversight Hearing * WASHINGTON - Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) questioned Department of Justice (DOJ) Attorney General Pam Bondi at today's DOJ oversight hearing. Grassley urged Bondi to secure accountability for the Biden administration's weaponization of government, including addressing the targeting of eight Republican senators as more

Grassley, Ernst, Senate Republicans Continue to Stand with Israel Two Years After Brutal Attack by Iran-Backed Hamas

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley, Ernst, Senate Republicans Continue to Stand with Israel Two Years After Brutal Attack by Iran-Backed Hamas * WASHINGTON - Two years after Hamas terrorists carried out a brutal attack against Israel, Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) joined Sens. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), John Fetterman (D-Pa.) and all Senate Republicans in a bipartisan resolution condemning Iran-backed Hamas terrorists and suppor more

Grothman Stands with Israel on Second Anniversary of October 7 Attacks

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Glenn Grothman, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Grothman Stands with Israel on Second Anniversary of October 7 Attacks * Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) released a statement today remembering the lives lost and hostages taken in the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks on Israel: "Two years ago, on October 7, the world watched in horror as Hamas terrorists launched an unprovoked and barbaric attack on Israel," said Congressman Grothman. "The liv more

Hawley Secures Commitment from Trump DOJ to Investigate Biden FBI Spying on Him, Calls for Special Prosecutor

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Hawley Secures Commitment from Trump DOJ to Investigate Biden FBI Spying on Him, Calls for Special Prosecutor * Today, in a Senate Judiciary hearing, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) secured a commitment from Attorney General Pam Bondi that her Department of Justice (DOJ) would fully investigate how Joe Biden weaponized his DOJ to track Senator Hawley's personal communications and access his confiden more

Hirono Urges DOI Secretary to Reinstate Funding for Crucial Environmental Research and Conservation Program

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Hirono Urges DOI Secretary to Reinstate Funding for Crucial Environmental Research and Conservation Program * Sen. Hirono: "If this Administration is successful in eliminating the USGS EMA, the costs will far exceed any short-term savings--eroding our global leadership in climate research and our ability to anticipate, mitigate, and respond to environmental threats." WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senat more

Hudson Institute Senior Fellow Boyse Testifies Before Senate Foreign Relations Committee

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Committee released the following testimony by Hudson Institute senior fellow Matthew Boyse from a Sept. 30, 2025, hearing entitled "The Future of U.S. Black Sea Strategy": * * * Chairman Daines, Ranking Member Murphy, distinguished members of the Committee: thank you for the opportunity to testify before you today. Before I joined the Hudson Institute, I served in the Foreign Service for 35 years and spent much time dealing with the post-Sovi more

Huffman Joins Over 160 Democrats to Demand DOE Reinstate Affordable Energy Projects Cancelled by Trump

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Huffman Joins Over 160 Democrats to Demand DOE Reinstate Affordable Energy Projects Cancelled by Trump * Today, U.S. Representative Jared Huffman (CA-02) joined House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) Clean Energy Deployment Task Force Co-Chairs, Representatives Mike Levin (CA-49) and Sean Casten (IL-06), to lead 162 House Democrats in a letter to Department of Energy (DOE) Secr more

ICYMI: Boyle Joins Federal Workers in Philadelphia to Demand End to Trump-Republican Shutdown and Health Care Crisis

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Boyle Joins Federal Workers in Philadelphia to Demand End to Trump-Republican Shutdown and Health Care Crisis * PHILADELPHIA, PA - Today, Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, stood with members of the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Region 3 and local labor leaders at Independence Mall to demand an end to the Republican go more

ICYMI: Graham Questions Attorney General Bondi at DOJ Oversight Hearing

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Graham Questions Attorney General Bondi at DOJ Oversight Hearing * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today questioned U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi on misconduct by the Biden and Obama Justice Departments. FBI Director Kash Patel this week announced that several senators, including Graham, were spied on by the Biden Administration's FBI as part of Jack Sm more

ICYMI: Grassley Joins America Reports to Recap Arctic Frost Oversight and Biden FBI's Targeting of Republican Senators

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Grassley Joins America Reports to Recap Arctic Frost Oversight and Biden FBI's Targeting of Republican Senators * WASHINGTON - Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) joined "America Reports" on Fox News to discuss news he brought to light this week that the Biden administration's Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) spied on eight Republican senators as part of its Ar more

ICYMI: Grassley Joins America Reports to Recap Arctic Frost Oversight and Biden FBI's Targeting of Republican Senators

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 7, 2025: * * * ICYMI: Grassley Joins America Reports to Recap Arctic Frost Oversight and Biden FBI's Targeting of Republican Senators "You can be certain that, with Chuck Grassley's reputation of following the facts where they lead us, we're not going to leave a stone unturned." * Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) joined "Ame more

ICYMI: On NPR's Morning Edition, Shaheen Highlights Growing Republican Recognition of Importance of Extending ACA Tax Credits to Prevent Premiums from Doubling

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: On NPR's Morning Edition, Shaheen Highlights Growing Republican Recognition of Importance of Extending ACA Tax Credits to Prevent Premiums from Doubling * (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), lead author of bicameral legislation that would permanently extend Affordable Care Act (ACA) enhanced premium tax credits, joined NPR Morning Edition today to discuss the need to more

Illinois, Oregon, & California Senators Issue Warning About Trump's Dangerous, Unconstitutional Deployments of National Guard Troops into Their States

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Illinois, Oregon, & California Senators Issue Warning About Trump's Dangerous, Unconstitutional Deployments of National Guard Troops into Their States * [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - The six United States Senators representing states that Donald Trump has sought to force National Guard deployments to, against state and local officials' objections, without any coordination and in the absence of adequate justificat more

In Case You Missed It...Chairman Rick Scott Urges Commerce Sec., U.S. Trade Rep. to Take Section 232 Action on U.S. Foreign Drug Imports, Warns Dangerous Exposure to Supply Chain

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, issued the following news release: * * * IN CASE YOU MISSED IT...Chairman Rick Scott Urges Commerce Sec., U.S. Trade Rep. to Take Section 232 Action on U.S. Foreign Drug Imports, Warns Dangerous Exposure to Supply Chain In case you missed it, Senator Rick Scott, chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, sent a letter to Department of Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and U.S. Tr more

John James Statement on Two-Year Anniversary of October 7th Attack

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. John James, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * John James Statement on Two-Year Anniversary of October 7th Attack * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today marks two years since the October 7 th attacks, when Hamas terrorists brutally murdered more than 1,200 innocent men, women, and children -- including 46 Americans -- and took 254 hostages, among them 12 Americans. Two years later, 48 hostages remain in Hamas captivity, including the remains of American citiz more

Kean Statement on Second Anniversary of Hamas' Attack on Israel

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Kean Statement on Second Anniversary of Hamas' Attack on Israel * (October 7, 2025) WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) released the following statement marking the two-year anniversary of Hamas' unprovoked attack on Israel and calling for the immediate release of all hostages held by Hamas: "Two years ago today, on October 7th, 2023, Hamas launched a barbaric and unprov more

Klobuchar Questions Bondi on Independence of Justice Department

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Klobuchar Questions Bondi on Independence of Justice Department * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) asked U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi about the Department of Justice's investigations and prosecutions of President Trump's enemies, including former Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Chris Krebs, Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, a sitting U.S. more

Larson Condemns Illegal Trump Deployment of Texas Troops to Chicago Streets

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson Condemns Illegal Trump Deployment of Texas Troops to Chicago Streets * East Hartford, CT - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) blasted Donald Trump's decision to deploy Texas National Guard troops (link is external) in Chicago, against the wishes of state and local officials, calling it a "dangerous abuse of power by a wannabe dictator." "Day by day, Donald Trump is trying to turn our m more

LEADER JEFFRIES ON MSNBC'S THE WEEKNIGHT: "THEY'D RATHER SHUT DOWN THE GOVERNMENT THAN ACTUALLY PROVIDE HEALTHCARE TO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE"

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MSNBC'S THE WEEKNIGHT: "THEY'D RATHER SHUT DOWN THE GOVERNMENT THAN ACTUALLY PROVIDE HEALTHCARE TO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC's The Weeknight, where he highlighted that Republicans remain on vacation, unwilling to reopen the government, while Democrats remain on duty, ready to end the Republi more

LEADER JEFFRIES ON MSNBC'S THE WEEKNIGHT: "THEY'D RATHER SHUT DOWN THE GOVERNMENT THAN ACTUALLY PROVIDE HEALTHCARE TO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE"

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MSNBC'S THE WEEKNIGHT: "THEY'D RATHER SHUT DOWN THE GOVERNMENT THAN ACTUALLY PROVIDE HEALTHCARE TO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC's The Weeknight, where he highlighted that Republicans remain on vacation, unwilling to reopen the government, while Democrats remain on duty, ready to end the Republican healthcare crisis and more

LEADER JEFFRIES: "DEMOCRATS IN THE HOUSE AND DEMOCRATS IN THE SENATE CONTINUE TO HOLD THE LINE FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE"

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "DEMOCRATS IN THE HOUSE AND DEMOCRATS IN THE SENATE CONTINUE TO HOLD THE LINE FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference, in which he stressed the importance of addressing the Republican healthcare crisis and protecting the healthcare of working-class Americans. LEADER JEFFRIES : Good morning, ever more

LEADER JEFFRIES: "DEMOCRATS IN THE HOUSE AND DEMOCRATS IN THE SENATE CONTINUE TO HOLD THE LINE FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE"

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "DEMOCRATS IN THE HOUSE AND DEMOCRATS IN THE SENATE CONTINUE TO HOLD THE LINE FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference, in which he stressed the importance of addressing the Republican healthcare crisis and protecting the healthcare of working-class Americans. LEADER JEFFRIES : Good morning, everyone. Before I proceed a more

Lujan Statement on President Trump's Fourth Government Shutdown

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Statement on President Trump's Fourth Government Shutdown * There Were ZERO Government Shutdowns During the Previous Administration, Senate Democratic Majority Trump on 9/30/25 : "We can do things during the shutdown that are irreversible and bad for them like cutting vast numbers of people out. Cutting things they like, cutting programs they like. We can do things medically and other way more

Lujan Statement on Trump Administration Announcement to Kill New Mexico Jobs, Jack Up Prices

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Statement on Trump Administration Announcement to Kill New Mexico Jobs, Jack Up Prices * Trump, Vought cause shutdown, use it as pretext to enact their extreme agenda & inflict pain on the American people President Trump yesterday : "A lot of good can come down from shutdowns. We can get rid of a lot of things that we didn't want." Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) more

Lujan: President Trump is Using His Shutdown to Inflict Maximum Pain on New Mexico and Terminate Energy Projects That Lower Costs for Families

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan: President Trump is Using His Shutdown to Inflict Maximum Pain on New Mexico and Terminate Energy Projects That Lower Costs for Families * "We can get rid of a lot of things that we didn't want." - President Trump on Government Shutdowns Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) issued the following statement on the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announcing it would terminat more

McCaul Statement on Second Anniversary of October 7

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * McCaul Statement on Second Anniversary of October 7 * WASHINGTON - Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) -- chairman emeritus of the House Foreign Affairs Committee -- released the following statement on the two-year anniversary of Hamas' October 7 attack on Israel. "I will never forget visiting Israel in the wake of October 7 and watching the harrowing footage of Hamas' barbaric massacre -- foot more

McConnell On 10/7 Anniversary: "Israel has sacrificed greatly in the pursuit of peace"

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 (Sen.) -- Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * McConnell On 10/7 Anniversary: "Israel has sacrificed greatly in the pursuit of peace" * "In the two years since terrorists invaded Israel to rape, murder, and kidnap innocents, Hamas has chosen every day to compound needless suffering. Israeli hostages and Gazan civilians, alike, have died as a direct result of the cowardly tactics of Iran's allies and proxies." WASHIN more

Meeks, Smith, Himes, Raskin, Thompson Demand Trump Provide List of Designated Terrorist Organizations and Justification for U.S. Military Strikes in the Caribbean

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Meeks, Smith, Himes, Raskin, Thompson Demand Trump Provide List of Designated Terrorist Organizations and Justification for U.S. Military Strikes in the Caribbean U.S. Representatives Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee; Adam Smith (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee; Jim more

Natural Resources Committee Chair Westerman: Ambler Road Announcement Unleashes Alaska's Mineral Wealth

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 7, 2025: * * * Ambler Road Announcement Unleashes Alaska's Mineral Wealth This week, the Trump administration approved the Ambler Road Project in Alaska. The project is a 211-mile road connecting the Dalton Highway to the Ambler Mining District, containing large deposits of copper, gallium, germanium and cobalt. House Committee on Natural Resourc more

Never Again Is Now

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Never Again Is Now * WASHINGTON-- On the second anniversary of the October 7 th terrorist attack in Israel, U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) released a statement honoring the lives lost and reaffirming America's commitment to defending its greatest ally in the Middle East. Congressman Bean's statement: "Two years ago today, Hamas exposed its evil in a savage, unprovoked assault on Israel. These more

NLRB Member Nominee Mayer Testifies Before Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Committee

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee released the following testimony by Scott A. Mayer, President Trump's nominee to be a member of the National Labor Relations Board, from an Oct. 1, 2025, confirmation hearing: * * * Chairman Cassidy, Ranking Member Sanders, and other Committee Members, thank you for the opportunity to testify today. I also want to recognize and thank President Trump for this nomination. This is the ultimate honor and certainly th more

NLRB Member Nominee Murphy Testifies Before Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Committee

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee released the following testimony by James Murphy, President Trump's nominee to be a member of the National Labor Relations Board, from an Oct. 1, 2025, confirmation hearing: * * * Chairman Cassidy, Ranking Member Sanders, and other Committee Members, thank you for the opportunity to testify today. It is an honor to be here, and it is an honor to have been nominated by President Trump for your consideration of my a more

Padilla, Schiff, Illinois, Oregon Senators Warn Against Trump's Illegal Deployments of National Guard Troops to Their States

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Schiff, Illinois, Oregon Senators Warn Against Trump's Illegal Deployments of National Guard Troops to Their States * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) -- the six Senators representing states that Donald Trump has sought to force unlawful Na more

Pressley Marks Two-Year Anniversary of Horrific October 7th Attack

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news: * * * Pressley Marks Two-Year Anniversary of Horrific October 7th Attack * Pressley Has Consistently Centered the Humanity of Those Impacted and Called for Peace, a Surge in Aid, and a Ceasefire to Save Lives BOSTON - Today, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley issued the following statement marking the two-year anniversary of the horrific October 7th attack by Hamas, and the Israeli military's ongoing offensi more

Ranking Member Huffman Blasts Trump for Handing Over Alaskan Wilderness to Polluters

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Huffman Blasts Trump for Handing Over Alaskan Wilderness to Polluters * Washington, D.C. - Today, Natural Resources Ranking Member Jared Huffman issued a statement blasting President Trump's decision to permit the Ambler Road Project: "We're in the middle of another Republican shutdown where American families, workers, and small business are suffering. Instead of working with Dem more

Ranking Member Huffman Blasts Trump for Handing Over Alaskan Wilderness to Polluters

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 7, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Huffman Blasts Trump for Handing Over Alaskan Wilderness to Polluters Today, Natural Resources Ranking Member Jared Huffman issued a statement blasting President Trump's decision to permit the Ambler Road Project: "We're in the middle of another Republican shutdown where American families, workers, and small b more

Ranking Member Maxine Waters Urges Financial Regulators to Protect Americans Experiencing Financial Strain Amid Trump-Republican Government Shutdown

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 7, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Maxine Waters Urges Financial Regulators to Protect Americans Experiencing Financial Strain Amid Trump-Republican Government Shutdown Today, in light of the ongoing Trump-Republican government shutdown -- which Trump and Republicans initiated because of their refusal to cancel cuts to health care -- Congresswo more

Ranking Member Shaheen Statement on President Trump's Meeting With Canadian Prime Minister Carney

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 7, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Shaheen Statement on President Trump's Meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Carney Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement on the Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's meeting at the White House. "I'm glad that Pre more

Ranking Member Shaheen, Chairman Risch Statement After Meeting With Prime Minister Carney

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 7, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Shaheen, Chairman Risch Statement after Meeting with Prime Minister Carney Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Jim Risch (R-ID), Ranking Member and Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the following statement after their meeting with the Prime Minister of Canada, Mark Car more

Ranking Members Larson and Davis Demand Answers on Trump Administration Decision to End Paper Checks for Social Security Beneficiaries

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Members Larson and Davis Demand Answers on Trump Administration Decision to End Paper Checks for Social Security Beneficiaries * Washington, D.C. - Today, House Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson (CT-01) and Worker and Family Support Subcommittee Ranking Member Danny K. Davis (IL-07) sent a letter to Social Security Commissioner Frank Bisignano demanding answers more

Ranking Members Raskin, Scott Demand Federal Criminal Investigation Into Trump Administration Commandeering Federal Employee Emails to Compel Political Speech

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 7, 2025: * * * Ranking Members Raskin, Scott Demand Federal Criminal Investigation Into Trump Administration Commandeering Federal Employee Emails to Compel Political Speech Trump's Education Department Rewrote Employees' Auto-Replies Without Their Consent to Blame Shutdown on Democrats in Violation of the Law * Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Rank more

Ranking Members Thompson, Magaziner, and Correa Condemn Trump Administration for Diverting Counterterrorism Agents to Suppress Free Speech

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Seth Magaziner, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Members Thompson, Magaziner, and Correa Condemn Trump Administration for Diverting Counterterrorism Agents to Suppress Free Speech * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, Rep. Seth Magaziner (D-RI), Ranking Member of the subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence, and Rep. Lou Correa (D-CA), Ranking Member o more

Ranking Members Thompson, Magaziner, and Correa Condemn Trump Administration for Diverting Counterterrorism Resources to Suppress Free Speech

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Bennie G. Thompson, D-Mississippi, ranking member of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 7, 2025: * * * Ranking Members Thompson, Magaziner, and Correa Condemn Trump Administration for Diverting Counterterrorism Resources to Suppress Free Speech Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, Rep. Seth Magaziner (D-RI), Ranking Member of the subcommittee on Counterterrorism and more

Raskin, Smith, Meeks, Himes, Thompson Demand Trump Provide List of Designated Terrorist Organizations and Justification for U.S. Military Strikes in the Caribbean

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 7, 2025: * * * Raskin, Smith, Meeks, Himes, Thompson Demand Trump Provide List of Designated Terrorist Organizations and Justification for U.S. Military Strikes in the Caribbean U.S. Representatives Jamie Raskin (D-MD), Ranking Member of the House Committee on the Judiciary; Adam Smith (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Commi more

Reed Rebukes Trump Administration's Escalating Attacks on Rule of Law for Endangering Judges & Undermining Judicial Independence

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed Rebukes Trump Administration's Escalating Attacks on Rule of Law for Endangering Judges & Undermining Judicial Independence * WASHINGTON, DC - Senior members of the Trump Administration are escalating verbal attacks on judges and the federal judiciary. White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, who previously proclaimed Americans "are living under a judicial tyranny," recently declared more

RELEASE: On Second Anniversary of October 7 Attacks, Gottheimer Announces Bipartisan Legislation to Honor American Victims & Hostages with Congressional Gold Medal

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: On Second Anniversary of October 7 Attacks, Gottheimer Announces Bipartisan Legislation to Honor American Victims & Hostages with Congressional Gold Medal * Above: Gottheimer, Rep. Steny Hoyer, hostage families and survivors, and advocacy groups announcing a new package of legislation on the second anniversary of the October 7 attack. WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, October 7, 2025, on th more

Rep. Doggett Statement on Governor Abbott Deploying Texas National Guard to Other States

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Doggett Statement on Governor Abbott Deploying Texas National Guard to Other States * Contact: Alexis Torres (link sends email) Washington, D.C.-- Today, U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-Austin) released the following statement: "As usual, Greg Abbott is an eager accomplice to Trump's wrongdoing. The illegal deployment of U.S. troops against U.S. citizens has never been about crime or imm more

Rep. Pfluger: Antisemitism must be outright condemned and confronted

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Pfluger: Antisemitism must be outright condemned and confronted * WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released the following statement on the second anniversary of the horrific October 7th attacks on Israel. "Two years ago today, Hamas launched a barbaric and unprovoked assault on Israel, slaughtering innocent men, women, and children, then parading their victims' bodie more

Rep. Smith: Remembering the Innocent Victims of Hamas' October 7th Terrorist Attack

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, posted the following statement on Oct. 7, 2025, on the second anniversary of the Hamas' Oct. 7 terrorist attack: * * * Remembering the innocent victims of Hamas' October 7th terrorist attack "The passage of time has not--nor will it ever--lessen the horror, shock, and anger over the extreme cruelty Hamas terrorists unleashed against innocent men, women, and children on October 7th, 2023. "Nor will it diminish our solemn remembrance of the more

Rep. Walkinshaw Calls Latest Vought Threat to Furloughed Workers "BS"

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Oct. 7, 2025: * * * Walkinshaw Calls Latest Vought Threat to Furloughed Workers "BS" Today, Congressman James R. Walkinshaw released the following statement after an Axios report (https://www.axios.com/2025/10/07/trump-memo-furloughed-federal-workers-backpay) revealed that President Trump and OMB Director Russ Vought have drafted a faulty memo suggesting furloughed federal employees will not receive more

Reps. Mike Levin & Sean Casten Lead 163 House Democrats to Demand DOE Reinstate Canceled Projects

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Mike Levin, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Mike Levin & Sean Casten Lead 163 House Democrats to Demand DOE Reinstate Canceled Projects * October 07, 2025 Washington, D.C.-- Reps. Mike Levin (CA-49) and Sean Casten (IL-06), co-chairs of the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) Clean Energy Deployment Task Force, today led 163 House Democrats in a letter to Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Chris Wright condemni more

REPUBLICAN SHUTDOWN DAY 3: From Premium Hikes to Utilities, President Trump's Shutdown is Making Life More Expensive

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * REPUBLICAN SHUTDOWN DAY 3: From Premium Hikes to Utilities, President Trump's Shutdown is Making Life More Expensive * NEW THIS MORNING FROM KFF : 8 in 10 Americans Say Congress Should Extend the Enhanced ACA Tax Credits Set to Expire Next Year, Including 6 in 10 Republicans Trump Admin Cancels Energy Projects As " Most Americans Report Higher Electricity, Gas Bills Compared to a Year Ago" Wa more

Republican Shutdown Day 7: Senator Murray Blasts Trump and Vought's Latest Threats, Slams Republicans' Refusal to Get Serious About Tackling Health Care Costs

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 7, 2025: * * * REPUBLICAN SHUTDOWN DAY 7: Senator Murray Blasts Trump and Vought's Latest Threats, Slams Republicans' Refusal to Get Serious About Tackling Health Care Costs Murray: "I know Republican leaders desperately want to ignore the looming health care crisis they caused. They have put their heads in the sand for months. They have spun wild more

Schumer, Warren, Waters Lead Congressional Amicus Brief to Urge Full D.C. Circuit to Hear Case on Trump's Attempt to Dismantle Agency That Has Returned $21 Billion To Consumers

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 6, 2025: * * * Schumer, Warren, Waters Lead Congressional Amicus Brief to Urge Full D.C. Circuit to Hear Case on Trump's Attempt to Dismantle Agency That Has Returned $21 Billion To Consumers Brief filed by all Democrats on Senate Banking and House Financial Services Committees "Shuttering the CFPB would not just ru more

Sen. Grassley Opens Senate Judiciary Justice Department Oversight Hearing

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following opening statement on Oct. 7, 2025, at an oversight hearing for the U.S. Department of Justice: * * * I'd like to welcome everyone to the Judiciary Committee's annual Justice Department oversight hearing. Attorney General Bondi: since your confirmation, you've now had the opportunity to face the federal bureaucracy that you must reform to better serve the American people. A more

Sen. Grassley Questions Bondi at DOJ Oversight Hearing

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 7, 2025: * * * Grassley Questions Bondi at DOJ Oversight Hearing Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) questioned Department of Justice (DOJ) Attorney General Pam Bondi at today's DOJ oversight hearing. Grassley urged Bondi to secure accountability for the Biden administration's weaponization of government, including addressing th more

Sen. Rick Scott Issues Statement on Second Anniversary of the October 7th Terrorist Attack

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott Issues Statement on Second Anniversary of the October 7th Terrorist Attack * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Rick Scott issued the below statement on the second anniversary of the October 7th terrorist attack on Israel. Senator Rick Scott said, "Two years ago today, the world watched in horror as one of the most brutal terrorist attacks in modern history unfolded. The October 7th ma more

Sen. Sanders: 'I'm Terrified I'll Die' - Americans Speak Out on Devastating Republican Health Care Cuts

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 (TNSrep) -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, posted the following news release on Oct. 7, 2025: * * * Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, today released a new report titled "I'm Terrified I'll Die: Americans Speak Out About Republican Health Care Cuts," detailing the devastating human impact of the Republican budget and its massive cuts to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act. The report, which co more

Sen. Tim Scott Releases Statement Marking Two Years Since Hamas' October 7th Terrorist Attack on Israel

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Tim Scott Releases Statement Marking Two Years Since Hamas' October 7th Terrorist Attack on Israel * WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) today released the following statement marking the two-year anniversary of Hamas' terrorist attack against the State of Israel on Oct. 7, 2023: "Two years ago today, the world watched in horror as Hamas terrorists carried out a barbaric and unpr more

Senate Finance Committee Chairman Crapo Issues Remarks at Hearing on Taxation of Digital Assets

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, released the following remarks from an Oct. 1, 2025, hearing entitled "Examining the Taxation of Digital Assets": * * * "In recent years, digital assets have emerged to become an important part of our global financial ecosystem. "Today, we will discuss how our tax code can provide a clear framework to ensure American leadership in this innovative industry. "But we are not starting from scratch. "Over t more

Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Wyden Issues Statement at Hearing on Taxation of Digital Assets

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, released the following statement from an Oct. 1, 2025, hearing entitled "Examining the Taxation of Digital Assets": * * * The government is now shut down. Families across the land are wondering how they'll buy groceries, pay rent and even bus fare this morning. Ten hours into a government shutdown, Republicans are making their warped priorities clear. A lot of people are going to be hurting. Helping more

Senate Health Committee Ranking Member Sanders: 'I'm Terrified I'll Die' - Americans Speak Out on Devastating Republican Health Care Cuts

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 (TNSrpt) -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, ranking minority member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news on Oct. 7, 2025: * * * "I'm Terrified I'll Die" -- Americans Speak Out on Devastating Republican Health Care Cuts * Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, today released a new report titled "I'm Terrified I'll Die: Americans Speak Out About Rep more

Senate Republicans Successfully Break Democrat Blockade of Crucial Law Enforcement Officials

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Republicans Successfully Break Democrat Blockade of Crucial Law Enforcement Officials Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) applauded the Senate's confirmation of 16 U.S. Attorney nominees confirmed as part of a nominations package of 107 executive nominees. "U.S. Attorneys are an essential component of law enforcement - re more

Senator Collins' Statement on Second Anniversary of October 7th Attack on Israel

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Collins' Statement on Second Anniversary of October 7th Attack on Israel * Click HERE for the full resolution image WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Susan Collins released the following statement on the second anniversary of the October 7, 2023, attack on Israel: "October 7, 2023, was the deadliest day for the Jewish community since the Holocaust. Hamas terrorists murdered 1,200 people a more

Senator Coons statement on second anniversary of October 7 attacks

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Coons statement on second anniversary of October 7 attacks * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) issued the following statement on the second anniversary of Hamas' attacks on Israeli civilians on October 7, 2023: "Two years ago, 1,200 souls were ripped away by Hamas' brutal attack on Israeli civilians. Annie's and my hearts remain broken for the families left behind, the fu more

Senator Kim Calls Out Republicans for Saddling Americans with a Government Shutdown and Health Care Crisis

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Andy Kim, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Kim Calls Out Republicans for Saddling Americans with a Government Shutdown and Health Care Crisis * WASHINGTON D.C. - On day seven of the Trump and Congressional Republican-led government shutdown, Senator Andy Kim (D-NJ) delivered the following remarks at the Senate Democratic leadership press conference on the need to stand up for Americans' health care and our federal workers. Watch Sena more

Senator Marshall: Democrats Can Open Our Government at Any Time

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall: Democrats Can Open Our Government at Any Time * Washington - On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), hosted Kansas media outlets on a press call via Zoom to discuss the current Democrat government shutdown, emphasizing that the reason we are here is because of Chuck Schumer's political games. Click HERE or on the image above to watch the full press call. Senat more

Senator Marshall: The Real Problem is the Affordable Care Act Isn't Affordable

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall: The Real Problem is the Affordable Care Act Isn't Affordable * Senator Marshall Joins The Hill to Discuss The State of Healthcare in America Washington - On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Julia Manchester from The Hill during The Hill Health Next Summit to discuss his background in medicine, what's wrong with healthcare in America, the government s more

Senator Murray Slams Republicans for Refusing to Get Serious About Solving Health Care Crisis, Ending Republican Shutdown

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 7, 2025: * * * Senator Murray Slams Republicans for Refusing to Get Serious About Solving Health Care Crisis, Ending Republican Shutdown 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. more

Senator Schmitt on Left-Wing Political Violence, Weaponization of DOJ Against Conservatives

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Schmitt on Left-Wing Political Violence, Weaponization of DOJ Against Conservatives * AG Bondi Commits to DOJ, FBI Investigation into Left-Wing Political Violence WASHINGTON -- Today, during a Senate Judiciary Committee oversight hearing, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) questioned Attorney General Pam Bondi about the Department of Justice's (DOJ) political weaponization against conservati more

Smith, Meeks, Himes, Raskin, Thompson Demand Trump Provide List of Designated Terrorist Organizations and Justification for U.S. Military Strikes in the Caribbean

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Adam Smith, D-Washington, ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 7, 2025: * * * Smith, Meeks, Himes, Raskin, Thompson Demand Trump Provide List of Designated Terrorist Organizations and Justification for U.S. Military Strikes in the Caribbean U.S. Representatives Adam Smith (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee; Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Comm more

Speaker Johnson on Day Seven of Democrat Government Shutdown: Chuck Schumer Continues to Inflict Harm on the American People to "Stand Up to Trump"

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson on Day Seven of Democrat Government Shutdown: Chuck Schumer Continues to Inflict Harm on the American People to "Stand Up to Trump" * WASHINGTON -- As the Democrat Government Shutdown crosses one week, Speaker Johnson held another press conference in the Rayburn Room of the U.S. Capitol to remind the American people - and the mainstream media - that Chuck Schumer has more

Speaker Johnson on Day Seven of Democrat Government Shutdown: Chuck Schumer Continues to Inflict Harm on the American People to "Stand Up to Trump"

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson on Day Seven of Democrat Government Shutdown: Chuck Schumer Continues to Inflict Harm on the American People to "Stand Up to Trump" * WASHINGTON -- As the Democrat Government Shutdown crosses one week, Speaker Johnson held another press conference in the Rayburn Room of the U.S. Capitol to remind the American people - and the mainstream media - that Chuck Schumer has spent nearly ha more

Speaker Johnson to Senate Democrats: Stop Holding the American Government Hostage

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson to Senate Democrats: Stop Holding the American Government Hostage * Johnson made a trio of national radio appearances today to discuss the harmful effects of the Democrat Shutdown WASHINGTON -- On Day Six of the Democrat government shutdown, Speaker Johnson joined the Clay and Buck Show, the Vince Show, and the Hugh Hewitt Show to discuss the consequences of the sh more

Statement by Senator Warren on Craig Trainor's Confirmation

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Statement by Senator Warren on Craig Trainor's Confirmation U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, released the following statement on the Senate's confirmation of Craig Trainor as Assistant Secretary of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity at more

STATEMENT: Sen. Schiff on Anniversary of October 7 Hamas Attack on Israel

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * STATEMENT: Sen. Schiff on Anniversary of October 7 Hamas Attack on Israel * Washington, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) issued the following statement on the second anniversary of the October 7 attack by Hamas on Israel: "Today marks two years since Hamas launched a horrific and unprovoked mass terrorist attack on Israel, killing nearly 1,200 civilians. "Since the darkest day more

Thune: Schumer Shutdown Day Seven

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Thune: Schumer Shutdown Day Seven * Click here to watch the video. 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, it's been one week since Democrats shut down the government. "One week since Democrats put their far-left base before the American people. "Over the more

Tuberville Slams Biden's FBI for Secretly Surveilling his Phone

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Tuberville Slams Biden's FBI for Secretly Surveilling his Phone * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) issued a statement after it was revealed that Special Counsel Jack Smith and President Biden's FBI secretly surveilled his phone in 2023. This was part of Special Counsel Smith's bogus and blatantly political January 6 th investigation into President Donald Trump. "I was ju more

Van Hollen Statement on Reports of White House Efforts to Claw Back Federal Employee Pay

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen Statement on Reports of White House Efforts to Claw Back Federal Employee Pay * Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) released the following statement regarding reporting that the White House and the Office of Management and Budget are attempting to violate the law and claw back federal employees' pay for the period of the government shutdown. Senator Van Hollen worked alongsid more

VICTORY AT CASTLE POINT: AFTER MONTHS OF RELENTLESS PRESSURE ON TRUMP ADMINISTRATION, CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN ANNOUNCES RE-OPENING OF INPATIENT BEDS AT CASTLE POINT VA

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * VICTORY AT CASTLE POINT: AFTER MONTHS OF RELENTLESS PRESSURE ON TRUMP ADMINISTRATION, CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN ANNOUNCES RE-OPENING OF INPATIENT BEDS AT CASTLE POINT VA * VICTORY AT CASTLE POINT: After Months of Relentless Pressure on Trump Administration, Congressman Pat Ryan Announces Re-Opening of Inpatient Beds at Castle Point VA Following relentless pressure by Congressman Pat Ryan, Hudson Valley vet more

VIDEO: Cassidy Releases Statement, Joins Resolution Recognizing Two-Year Anniversary of October 7

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * VIDEO: Cassidy Releases Statement, Joins Resolution Recognizing Two-Year Anniversary of October 7 * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) released a video recognizing the two-year anniversary of the October 7th terrorist attacks in Israel that killed over a thousand Israelis and Americans. Cassidy also joined U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) in introducing a resolution condemning Iran-b more

Vindman Stands Up for Federal Workers and Their Paychecks

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman Stands Up for Federal Workers and Their Paychecks * Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Representative Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) released the following statement after extreme Republicans and President Donald Trump made comments suggesting they would withhold pay from federal employees once Republicans decide to work with Democrats to reopen the government. "Extreme Republicans and this Administratio more

Virginia Delegation Slams White House Threat to Furloughed Workers' Back Pay

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Virginia Delegation Slams White House Threat to Furloughed Workers' Back Pay * Washington, D.C. - Today, the Democratic members of Virginia's congressional delegation in the U.S. House of Representatives sent a letter to OMB Director Russ Vought clarifying that threats to withhold or cancel back pay to furloughed federal workers would be illegal. The letter was signed by Representatives James R. more

Virginia Delegation Slams White House Threat to Furloughed Workers' Back Pay

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Oct. 7, 2025: * * * Virginia Delegation Slams White House Threat to Furloughed Workers' Back Pay Today, the Democratic members of Virginia's congressional delegation in the U.S. House of Representatives sent a letter to OMB Director Russ Vought clarifying that threats to withhold or cancel back pay to furloughed federal workers would be illegal. The letter was signed by Representatives James R. Walki more

WALKINSHAW, BLUMENTHAL, ALSOBROOKS, AND VAN HOLLEN INTRODUCE NEW LEGISLATION TO PROTECT FEDERAL WORKERS' RIGHT TO APPEAL ILLEGAL AND UNFAIR FIRINGS

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Oct. 7, 2025: * * * WALKINSHAW, BLUMENTHAL, ALSOBROOKS, AND VAN HOLLEN INTRODUCE NEW LEGISLATION TO PROTECT FEDERAL WORKERS' RIGHT TO APPEAL ILLEGAL AND UNFAIR FIRINGS The bicameral Fair Access to Swift and Timely (FAST) Justice Act establishes a private right of action for fired federal employees * U.S. Representative James Walkinshaw (D-VA), U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Angela Alsobro more

Warner and Colleagues Call for Removal of Political Propaganda from Federal Agency Web Sites & Communication Channels

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner and Colleagues Call for Removal of Political Propaganda from Federal Agency Web Sites & Communication Channels * WASHINGTON - As the Trump Administration blatantly tries to weaponize federal funding and misuse official government communications channels for partisan propaganda purposes, U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner and 23 Senate colleagues sent a letter to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Dir more

Warren Presses Army General Counsel Nominee on Trump Administration's Efforts to Censor the Press

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren Presses Army General Counsel Nominee on Trump Administration's Efforts to Censor the Press * Warren: "Freedom of the press is a core pillar of our democracy, and the public needs to know if we're sending troops to war under false pretenses or exposing our troops to toxic water." Video of Exchange (YouTube) Washington, D.C. - At a hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee, U. more

WATCH: Hickenlooper Slams MAGA Republican Health Care Crisis, Government Shutdown

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Hickenlooper Slams MAGA Republican Health Care Crisis, Government Shutdown * Hickenlooper: "MAGA Republicans shut down the government because they refuse to address the health care crisis that they've created" WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper spoke on the Senate floor to condemn the health care crisis Republicans caused when they passed their budget bill, which will s more

WATCH: Padilla Warns of Politicization of DOJ During Oversight Hearing With Attorney General Bondi

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Padilla Warns of Politicization of DOJ During Oversight Hearing With Attorney General Bondi * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, sharply criticized Attorney General Pam Bondi for the extreme politicization and weaponization of the Department of Justice (DOJ) during an oversight hearing. Padilla condemned Bondi for pla more

Waters, Schumer, Warren, Lead Congressional Amicus Brief to Urge Full D.C. Circuit to Hear Case on Trump's Attempt to Dismantle Agency That Has Returned $21 Billion To Consumers

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 7, 2025: * * * Waters, Schumer, Warren, Lead Congressional Amicus Brief to Urge Full D.C. Circuit to Hear Case on Trump's Attempt to Dismantle Agency That Has Returned $21 Billion To Consumers "Shuttering the CFPB would not just run afoul of the Constitution, it would also destroy the framework Congress created to safeguard the finances of more

Welch Grills Attorney General on Dismissal of Trump Border Czar Investigation

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch Grills Attorney General on Dismissal of Trump Border Czar Investigation * WASHINGTON, D.C. - At a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing today, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, grilled Attorney General (AG) Pam Bondi for her evasive answers and lack of transparency in response to questions about bribery allegations concerning more

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