WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Escobar Joins Rep. Castro, Texas Democrats in Demanding Greg Abbott End Unlawful Deployment of Texas National Guard * This week, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar joined Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) and eight of their Democratic colleagues, including Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33), Congresswoman Julie Johnson (TX-32), Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29), Congresswoman Lizzie Fletc  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * Daily Update: EPA Cleanup Continues in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana * Dallas, Texas (Oct. 8, 2025) - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) continues to lead the cleanup of the impacted area in Roseland, Louisiana, following a fire at the Smitty's Supply facility on August 24. Response by the Numbers: * 9,955,533 gallons of liquid wastes recovered * 6,784,000 gallons of liquid waste  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth Pushes for Accountability Over Trump Administration's Dangerous, Unconstitutional Deployment of National Guard into American Cities * October 07, 2025 Senator called for SASC hearing to investigate this egregious abuse of our military [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today railed against Donald Trump's dangerous, unconstitutional deployment  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- End State Solutions LLC (ESS), Boerne, Texas, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) providing critical feedback on the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) regarding beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations for unmanned aircraft systems. The organization, which specializes in aerospace certification consultancy, represents a consortium of industry stakeholders, including the Commerc  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Goldman, Judiciary Democrats Press Trump-Vance Transition Team on $50,000 Homan Bribery Scandal * Members Press Trump-Vance Transition Team for Answers on Homan's Appointment Despite Ongoing FBI Investigation Read the Letter Here (link is external) Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) joined Ranking Member Jamie Raskin (MD-08), Congressman Eric Swalwell (CA-14), and his House Ju  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * ICE announces death of illegal alien from Mexico in Missouri detention facility * WASHINGTON D.C.--Leo Cruz-Silva, a 34-year-old an illegal alien from Mexico died Oct. 4 at the Ste. Genevieve County Jail in Missouri. He was pronounced dead at 3:47 p.m. by Ste. Genevieve County EMS paramedics. Earlier that day, a county jail staff member found Cruz-Si  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Lofgren, Judiciary Democrats Press Trump-Vance Transition Team On Homan $50,000 Bribery Scandal: Who Knew About It, When Did They Know It, And Why Was Homan Appointed "Border Czar" Anyway? * Letter Expands Investigation Into the Tom Homam Cash Bribe Cover Up, Pressing Trump-Vance Transition Team Official for Answers on Homan's Appointment Despite Ongoing FBI Investigation WASHINGTON, D.C. - Tod  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Mid-States Distributing LLC, Fort Worth, Texas, has submitted comments to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regarding its recent Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings. The company, which serves as a representative for farm and ranch retailers and caters to over six million customers annually, voiced strong concerns about the broad application of the proposed rule and its implications fo  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Raskin and Schatz Defend the American Freedom to Read and Call to End Nearly 23,000 MAGA Book Bans in the Nation's Schools * The resolution coincides with Banned Books Week, a national observance from October 5-11. WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Representative Jamie Raskin (MD-08) and Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI) introduced a resolution affirming the fundamental American freedom to read and condemning the  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Brandon Gill, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gill's Bill Expedites Removal of Criminal Aliens * Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Brandon Gill (TX-26) today introduced the Expedited Removal of Criminal Aliens Act, a bill to strengthen President Trump's border security strategy by giving law enforcement the authority to swiftly remove violent criminal aliens. "Our number one priority should be to protect American communities," emphasized Rep.  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Roy Introduces Bill to Preserve America from Sharia Law * October 8, 2025 Press Release Washington, D.C. -- Representative Chip Roy (TX-21) introduced the Preserving A Sharia-Free America Act today. This legislation would prevent all foreign nationals who observe Sharia from entering the U.S. or from remaining in the country, prioritizing our security and values nationwide. Congressman Roy on th  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Tony Gonzales Leads Efforts to Protect Funding for Hispanic-Serving Colleges and Universities * SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS -- Today, Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23), Chairman of the Republican Congressional Hispanic Conference, led a letter to the Department of Education (DoEd) requesting the agency reverse a decision to cease $350 million in grant funding for Hispanic Serving-Institutions (HSIs), whic  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * 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 lies to try to bury the truth. And they are hoping that people   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Johnson Joins Bipartisan Resolution Supporting Israel and Condemning Hamas' Heinous Attack Two Years Ago * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sens. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), John Fetterman (D-Pa.), and all Senate Republicans in a bipartisan resolution condemning Iran-backed Hamas terrorists and supporting an outcome to the war that ensures Israel's security. The senators   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * Senate Confirms Usha-Maria Turner as EPA's Assistant Administrator for the Office of International and Tribal Affairs * WASHINGTON - The U.S. Senate has confirmed Usha-Maria Turner to serve as Assistant Administrator for the Office of International and Tribal Affairs (OITA) at U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA). Appointed by President Donald J. Trump, Turner will lead efforts to advan  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * The Hill: Open the pod bay doors, Congress * Artificial intelligence is no longer just a tool; it's becoming a collaborator. With the rise of reasoning models and AI agents that operate autonomously, we're now entering the age of Automated Research and Development, where AI models don't just respond to queries from users, but increasingly augment and in some cases even replace the tasks carried out   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Walmart Inc., Bentonville, Arkansas, has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) advocating for improved regulations concerning unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) operating beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS). The letter, articulating the retailer's position, emphasizes the need for a regulatory framework that fosters growth and innovation in drone delivery services throughout the United States. The retail giant currently operates a dron  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren on Day 7 of Republicans' Shutdown: "Democrats Are Fighting to Lower Costs for Every Single American. Where Are Their Republican Senators?" * "While Senate Republicans keep taking orders from their wannabe-king and drag out their government shutdown, Senate Democrats will not stop fighting to save health care and to lower costs for families." Video of Floor Speech (YouTube) Washin  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren, Blumenthal, Welch, Goodlander Investigate Genesis HealthCare Private Equity Bankruptcy and Its Impact on Nursing Home, Assisted Living Residents Across the Country * Genesis may owe potential victims and families more than $600 million in litigation costs October 8 hearing will consider whether to protect executives from lawsuits during bankruptcy proceedings Genesis' victims an  more