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Tipoffs: President Trump & Congress

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"Enough Is Enough": Whip Clark Slams Mike Johnson For Tripling Louisianans' Premiums
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Katherine Clark, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * "Enough Is Enough": Whip Clark Slams Mike Johnson For Tripling Louisianans' Premiums * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee for a hearing on the Republicans' disastrous health care crisis and continued government shutdown. Below is a transcript of her remarks: "Look around. Look at what the Republicans   more
***DAY #8: SCHUMER SHUTDOWN*** Congressman Patronis: The Schumer Shutdown is Putting American Transportation at Risk
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Jimmy Patronis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * ***DAY #8: SCHUMER SHUTDOWN*** Congressman Patronis: The Schumer Shutdown is Putting American Transportation at Risk * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Jimmy Patronis issued a statement condemning Senate Democrats and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer for forcing a government shutdown and jeopardizing the safety and efficiency of America's air travel system. Congressman Patronis called on S  more
AG Bondi Lobs Demonstrably False Claims at Senator Whitehouse to Avoid Answering Simple Questions About Alleged Homan Bribe, Patel Lies, Epstein Scandal
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * AG Bondi Lobs Demonstrably False Claims at Senator Whitehouse to Avoid Answering Simple Questions About Alleged Homan Bribe, Patel Lies, Epstein Scandal * Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), a former U.S. Attorney and Rhode Island Attorney General, today released the following statement after the Attorney General made demonstrably false claims before the Senate Judicia  more
Amo Leads 49 Colleagues Introducing Legislation to Protect Nutrition Assistance for Women, Infants, and Children During Republican Government Shutdown
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Amo Leads 49 Colleagues Introducing Legislation to Protect Nutrition Assistance for Women, Infants, and Children During Republican Government Shutdown * Central Falls, RI - TODAY, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI) announced the Continuity and Reimbursement for Essential Nutrition (CARE) for WIC During Shutdowns Act during a tour of Children's Friend in Central Falls. Amo discussed the importance of the Sp  more
Bennet, Reed, Colleagues Demand Trump Administration Remove Partisan Political Messages from Federal Agency Web Sites and Communication Channels
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Bennet, Reed, Colleagues Demand Trump Administration Remove Partisan Political Messages from Federal Agency Web Sites and Communication Channels * Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) joined U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-R.I.) and 22 Senate colleagues to demand Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russ Vought immediately remove unprecedented, partisan political messag  more
Blackburn Applauds Senate Confirmation of Mike Dunavant as U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Blackburn Applauds Senate Confirmation of Mike Dunavant as U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) released the following statement applauding the Senate's confirmation of Mike Dunavant, President Trump's nominee to be U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee. Click here to download Senator Blackburn's re  more
Blumenthal Presses Bondi on Trump Directing Justice Department to Target Political Opponents
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal Presses Bondi on Trump Directing Justice Department to Target Political Opponents * [WASHINGTON, DC] - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), today pressed Attorney General Pam Bondi about the Trump Administration's politically motivated prosecutions, including the Department of Justice's (DOJ) targeting of former FBI Director James Comey. At a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing  more
Cantwell Introduces Bipartisan Bill To Close Pipeline Safety Gaps
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Cantwell Introduces Bipartisan Bill To Close Pipeline Safety Gaps * 10.07.25 Last 2 years were deadliest for pipeline safety since 2015, including fatal Toppenish natural gas explosion; WA is home to 46,000 miles of pipelines; PIPELINE Act of 2025 addresses key concerns raised by Cantwell at recent hearings, including raising civil penalties & strengthening cybersecurity WASHINGTON, D.C. - Y  more
Capito Applauds Confirmation of West Virginia's U.S. Attorneys
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Capito Applauds Confirmation of West Virginia's U.S. Attorneys * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today released the below statement after voting to confirm Matt Harvey as U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of West Virginia and Moore Capito as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia. "West Virginians are fortunate to have two individ  more
Cassidy Applauds Senate Confirmation of President Trump's Pick for the Middle District of Louisiana
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Cassidy Applauds Senate Confirmation of President Trump's Pick for the Middle District of Louisiana * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) released the following statement applauding the U.S. Senate confirmation of Kurt Wall to serve as United States Attorney for the Middle District of Louisiana. A career prosecutor for over 30 years, Wall currently serves as the Assistant District A  more
Congressman Mackenzie Applauds Move to Support American Manufacturing and Lehigh Valley Workers, Encourages Further Action
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Mackenzie Applauds Move to Support American Manufacturing and Lehigh Valley Workers, Encourages Further Action * Allentown, PA -- Congressman Ryan Mackenzie -- representing the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos in Pennsylvania's 7th congressional district -- and UAW 677-- representing local Mack Trucks employees -- applauded President Trump's announcement (link is external) of tariffs   more
Congresswoman Escobar Joins Rep. Castro, Texas Democrats in Demanding Greg Abbott End Unlawful Deployment of Texas National Guard
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
Daines, Downing Bill Supporting Montana Mining Passes U.S. Senate, Heads to President's Desk
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Daines, Downing Bill Supporting Montana Mining Passes U.S. Senate, Heads to President's Desk * "Montana Energy Is Back" U.S. SENATE - U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy, as well as Representatives Troy Downing (MT-02) and Ryan Zinke (MT-01) today applauded the Senate passage of their bill that removes the harmful Biden-era Miles City Resource Management Plan Amendment (RMPA), which will furt  more
Duckworth Pushes for Accountability Over Trump Administration's Dangerous, Unconstitutional Deployment of National Guard into American Cities
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
Every Day the Government Stays Closed is Another Day of Democrats Ignoring America's Priorities
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Every Day the Government Stays Closed is Another Day of Democrats Ignoring America's Priorities * "The Democrats shut down the government. They think they're hurting President Trump. Instead, the Schumer Shutdown is hurting the American people." WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today spoke on the Senate Floor about the costly impacts the Schumer Shutdow  more
Garamendi Statement on Trump's Deployment of Troops to Chicago
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Garamendi Statement on Trump's Deployment of Troops to Chicago * WASHINGTON, DC -- Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08), a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee and Ranking Member of the Readiness Subcommittee, released the following statement after President Trump deployed National Guard troops to Chicago: "I am appalled and disturbed by the wannabe king once again violating the l  more
Goldman, Judiciary Democrats Press Trump-Vance Transition Team on $50,000 Homan Bribery Scandal
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
Gomez Demands Immediate Action to Protect and Free Detained Constituent, Journalist Emily Wilder
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Gomez Demands Immediate Action to Protect and Free Detained Constituent, Journalist Emily Wilder * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) is calling on the State Department and the Trump administration to take immediate action to protect and secure the release of his constituent, Emily Wilder, a Los Angeles-based journalist detained by Israeli authorities after reporting aboard a human  more
Hoeven, Cramer Secure Senate Confirmation of Nick Chase to Be U.S. Attorney for the District of North Dakota
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Hoeven, Cramer Secure Senate Confirmation of Nick Chase to Be U.S. Attorney for the District of North Dakota * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer today announced the U.S. Senate has confirmed Nicholas W. Chase to serve as United States Attorney for the District of North Dakota. Earlier this year, the senators recommended President Trump nominate Chase to the position an  more
Hoeven: Senate Confirms Kirsten Baesler as Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Hoeven: Senate Confirms Kirsten Baesler as Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education * WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement after the U.S. Senate confirmed Kirsten Baesler as Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE) at the Department of Education. Hoeven has been working to advance Baesler's confirmation, after recommendin  more
House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member 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. 7 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks, Smith, Himes, Raskin, Thompson Demand Trump Provide List of Designated Terrorist Organizations and Justification for U.S. Military Strikes in the Caribbean * Washington, D.C. - 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;   more
Hoyer: Americans Are Still Waiting on Republicans to Govern
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Hoyer: Americans Are Still Waiting on Republicans to Govern * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) delivered the following remarks at a hearing hosted by House Democrats to discuss the impact of Republicans' health care shutdown on American families. Below is a video and transcript of his full remarks:Click here (link is external) to watch a full video of his remarks. "A lo  more
ICYMI--Hagerty Joins The Chris Salcedo Show on Newsmax to Discuss Weaponization of Government, Biden's Attacks on Conservatives, Schumer's Shutdown Politics
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI--Hagerty Joins The Chris Salcedo Show on Newsmax to Discuss Weaponization of Government, Biden's Attacks on Conservatives, Schumer's Shutdown Politics * WASHINGTON --Yesterday, United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN), a member of the Senate Appropriations and Foreign Relations Committees and former U.S. Ambassador to Japan, joined The Chris Salcedo Show on Newsmax to discuss the weaponizati  more
ICYMI--Hagerty Joins The Story with Martha MacCallum on Fox News to Discuss Schumer's Shutdown Temper Tantrum, Obamacare Plus-Ups, Memphis Crime Crackdown
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI--Hagerty Joins The Story with Martha MacCallum on Fox News to Discuss Schumer's Shutdown Temper Tantrum, Obamacare Plus-Ups, Memphis Crime Crackdown * WASHINGTON --Friday, United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee and former U.S. Ambassador to Japan, joined The Story with Martha MacCallum on Fox News to discuss Democrats' reckless shutdown tact  more
ICYMI: Hickenlooper, DeGette, Neguse, Crow, Pettersen Denounce Republicans' Shutdown, Urge Republicans to Reopen Government, Protect Coloradans' Health Care
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Hickenlooper, DeGette, Neguse, Crow, Pettersen Denounce Republicans' Shutdown, Urge Republicans to Reopen Government, Protect Coloradans' Health Care * Colorado lawmakers hosted an urgent statewide virtual press conference to address Trump's government shutdown The President, congressional Republicans refuse to negotiate with Democrats to fund the government while lowering costs and pr  more
ICYMI: Lankford Calls Out Democrats for Keeping the Government Shut Down
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Sen. James Lankford, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Lankford Calls Out Democrats for Keeping the Government Shut Down * "What A Ridiculous Waste Of Time. What A Painful, Ridiculous Waste Of Time For The Nation." WASHINGTON, DC -- US Senator James Lankford (R-OK) took to the Senate floor yesterday to call out Democrats for prolonging the government shutdown, now in its eighth day, and urged the Senate to pass a clean continuing resolution t  more
ICYMI: VIDEO: Blackburn, AG Bondi Discuss Biden FBI Spying Scandal, Memphis Safe Task Force, and Threats to Law Enforcement
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: VIDEO: Blackburn, AG Bondi Discuss Biden FBI Spying Scandal, Memphis Safe Task Force, and Threats to Law Enforcement * WASHINGTON, D.C. - During a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi discussed the report that the Biden Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) tracked the private communications of eight U.S. Senators  more
Illinois, Oregon, & California Senators Issue Warning About Trump's Dangerous, Unconstitutional Deployments of National Guard Troops into Their States
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, 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 justifi  more
Illinois, Oregon, & California Senators Issue Warning About Trump's Dangerous, Unconstitutional Deployments of National Guard Troops into Their States
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Illinois, Oregon, & California Senators Issue Warning About Trump's Dangerous, Unconstitutional Deployments of National Guard Troops into Their States * October 07, 2025 [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 abs  more
In AARP Tele-Town Hall, Pingree Stresses Urgent Need to Safeguard Social Safety Net from Trump, Republican Policies
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * In AARP Tele-Town Hall, Pingree Stresses Urgent Need to Safeguard Social Safety Net from Trump, Republican Policies * On Wednesday, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree co-hosted a telephone town hall with AARP Maine on the importance of Social Security and Medicare. During the live event, Pingree addressed the many challenges and uncertainties Maine seniors are facing--from potential impacts of the curren  more
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT... Sen. Rick Scott Rips Democrats' Denial on Fox News: Time to Admit Obamacare Failed & Fix It
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * IN CASE YOU MISSED IT... Sen. Rick Scott Rips Democrats' Denial on Fox News: Time to Admit Obamacare Failed & Fix It * WASHINGTON, D.C. - In case you missed it, Senator Rick Scott joined Fox News' The Sunday Briefing to slam Democrats' continued government shutdown for two clear reasons: 1) Democrats' vendetta against President Trump, and 2) Democrats' demands to using American tax dollars for handouts  more
Kaine & Heinrich Announce Timing of Senate Vote on Their Legislation to Stop Trump's Cost-Raising Energy Agenda
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine & Heinrich Announce Timing of Senate Vote on Their Legislation to Stop Trump's Cost-Raising Energy Agenda * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) and U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-NM), Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, announced that the Senate will vote today on their legislation to challenge President Donald Trump's radical, cost-raising, job-kill  more
King Shares Updated Thoughts on the Ongoing Federal Government Shutdown
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * King Shares Updated Thoughts on the Ongoing Federal Government Shutdown * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME) released the following statement providing an update to the ongoing federal government shutdown: "The imminent expiration of the tax credits which make health insurance affordable for millions (including tens of thousands in Maine) is a totally avoidable crisis. They  more
Lankford Marks Two Years Since Hamas' Terrorist Attack on Israel
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. James Lankford, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * Lankford Marks Two Years Since Hamas' Terrorist Attack on Israel * WASHINGTON, DC -- US Senator James Lankford (R-OK), co-chair and co-founder of the Abraham Accords Caucus and Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Antisemitism, spoke on the Senate floor today to mark two years since Hamas' brutal terrorist attacks on Israel that killed more than 1,200 people and launched a war that continues to thi  more
Larson Announces Bill to Protect Funding for WIC Benefits During Government Shutdown
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson Announces Bill to Protect Funding for WIC Benefits During Government Shutdown * East Hartford, CT - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced the Continuity and Reimbursement for Essential Nutrition (CARE) for WIC During Shutdowns Act with Rep. Gabe Amo (RI-01) to protect access to nutrition benefits (link is external) during the Republican government shutdown. Their bill would ensu  more
Larson Demands Trump Officials Reinstate Canceled Projects to Lower Energy Costs
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson Demands Trump Officials Reinstate Canceled Projects to Lower Energy Costs * East Hartford, CT - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) demanded U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright immediately reinstate funding for clean energy projects canceled by the Trump White House as political retaliation during the government shutdown. $14,108,090 in federal funding was pulled from the First District  more
LEADER JEFFRIES ON MSNBC: "WE NEED TO ADDRESS THE REPUBLICAN HEALTHCARE CRISIS"
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MSNBC: "WE NEED TO ADDRESS THE REPUBLICAN HEALTHCARE CRISIS" * Yesterday, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC's The 11th Hour, where he highlighted that while Republicans remain radio silent, Democrats are ready to find a bipartisan government funding agreement to reopen the government and end the healthcare crisis that Republican  more
LEADER JEFFRIES ON MSNBC: "WE NEED TO ADDRESS THE REPUBLICAN HEALTHCARE CRISIS"
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MSNBC: "WE NEED TO ADDRESS THE REPUBLICAN HEALTHCARE CRISIS" * Yesterday, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC's The 11th Hour, where he highlighted that while Republicans remain radio silent, Democrats are ready to find a bipartisan government funding agreement to reopen the government and end the healthcare crisis that Republicans created. STEPHANIE RUH  more
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?
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
Lujan Statement on President Trump's Fourth Government Shutdown
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- 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. 8 -- 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. 8 -- 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
Maryland Delegation Spotlights the Shutdown's Impact on Federal Workers at BWI Airport
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Sarah Elfreth, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Maryland Delegation Spotlights the Shutdown's Impact on Federal Workers at BWI Airport * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth (MD-03), Governor Wes Moore (D-MD), Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD), Congressman Kweisi Mfume (MD-07), and Congressman Johnny Olszewski (MD-02) gathered at the Baltimore/Washington International Airport to spotlight the impact  more
Merkley Leads Senators to Call for Removal of Political Propaganda from Federal Agency Websites and Communication Channels
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Merkley Leads Senators to Call for Removal of Political Propaganda from Federal Agency Websites and Communication Channels * Washington, D.C. - As the Trump Administration blatantly tries to weaponize federal funding and misuse official government communications channels for partisan propaganda purposes, Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and Rhode Island's U.S. Senator Jack Reed, both senior members   more
Miller-Meeks Applauds President Trump for Protecting Nutrition Assistance During Democrat Shutdown
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Miller-Meeks Applauds President Trump for Protecting Nutrition Assistance During Democrat Shutdown * IOWA -- Today, Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) applauded (link is external) President Trump's leadership in protecting critical nutrition assistance for families amid the ongoing Democrat-led government shutdown. "President Trump once again stepped up to lead where Democrats   more
More Republicans Recognize Need to Extend ACA Tax Credits, Avoid Premium Hikes & End Trump Shutdown
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * More Republicans Recognize Need to Extend ACA Tax Credits, Avoid Premium Hikes & End Trump Shutdown * WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) became the latest Congressional Republican to signal that Republicans should join Democrats to help save health care for millions of Americans. In a lengthy social media post, Rep. Greene stated that she is "absolutely dis  more
Mullin Finds Common Ground with Teamsters President Sean O'Brien at HELP Committee Hearing
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * Mullin Finds Common Ground with Teamsters President Sean O'Brien at HELP Committee Hearing * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee participated in a hearing titled, "Labor Law Reform Part I: Diagnosing the Issues, Exploring Current Proposals." In his hearing discussion with Teamsters Presiden  more
Neal Demands On-Time Filing Season
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Neal Demands On-Time Filing Season * WASHINGTON, DC --As the Trump Administration threatens to fumble yet another basic function of government, Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal wrote to the Acting Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service demanding an on-time start to the filing season. Following comments from the 6 th IRS Commissioner of the year, Billy Long, Nea  more
Newhouse Calls for Peace on Two-Year Anniversary of October 7 Attacks
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Newhouse Calls for Peace on Two-Year Anniversary of October 7 Attacks * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-04) released the following statement on the two-year anniversary of Hamas' attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. "Two years ago, Hamas committed the deadliest attack on the Jewish community since the Holocaust. More than 1,200 Israelis were murdered, and over 250 taken hostage.   more
NEWS: Schiff, Padilla, Illinois, Oregon Senators Warn Against Trump's Illegal Deployments of National Guard Troops to Their States
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Schiff, Padilla, Illinois, Oregon Senators Warn Against Trump's Illegal Deployments of National Guard Troops to Their States * Washington, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Alex Padilla (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 unlawf  more
Pallone: Trump Admin's $11 Billion FEMA Freeze Another Reason Kristi Noem Must Go
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Pallone: Trump Admin's $11 Billion FEMA Freeze Another Reason Kristi Noem Must Go * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06), Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following statement after the Trump Administration canceled $ 11 billion in FEMA disaster (link is external) payments owed to states: "Donald Trump's decision to cancel $11 billion  more
Quigley Statement on National Guard Deployment to Chicago
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Mike Quigley, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Quigley Statement on National Guard Deployment to Chicago * Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley released the following statement in response to Donald Trump's decision to deploy the National Guard to Chicago to support ICE enforcement activities: "The people of Chicago are already reeling from escalatory ICE raids. Trump is now ratcheting up tensions when we should all be lowering the temperat  more
Raskin and Schatz Defend the American Freedom to Read and Call to End Nearly 23,000 MAGA Book Bans in the Nation's Schools
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
Rep. Adams on 'Baseless' Threats by Admin to Rob Furloughed Federal Workers of Backpay
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Adams on 'Baseless' Threats by Admin to Rob Furloughed Federal Workers of Backpay * CHARLOTTE, NC-- Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12) released a statement addressing the baseless threats by the White House that they will withhold backpay from furloughed federal employees after the federal government shutdown. North Carolina has 140,000 federal employees, including 7,000 i  more
Rep. Gill's Bill Expedites Removal of Criminal Aliens
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
Rep. Jimmy Gomez Blasts GOP Shutdown in Tele Town Hall with Over 11,300 Constituents as Families Face Rising Healthcare Costs
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Jimmy Gomez Blasts GOP Shutdown in Tele Town Hall with Over 11,300 Constituents as Families Face Rising Healthcare Costs * "Families are watching their healthcare premiums skyrocket," Gomez says during telephone town hall with thousands of Los Angeles constituents WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Tonight, Rep. Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) hosted a telephone town hall with 11,313 constituents across Los Angeles t  more
Rep. Salazar Marks the Second Anniversary of the October 7th Hamas Terror Attacks
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Oct. 7, 2025: * * * Rep. Salazar Marks the Second Anniversary of the October 7th Hamas Terror Attacks * Washington DC- On the second anniversary of the brutal October 7 terrorist attacks carried out by Hamas against the State of Israel, U.S. Representative Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27) reaffirmed her unwavering support for Israel and the global Jewish community. "Two years ago today, the world watched   more
REPUBLICAN SHUTDOWN DAY 3: From Premium Hikes to Utilities, President Trump's Shutdown is Making Life More Expensive
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- 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. 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
Ross, Khanna Lead Lawmakers in Urging Trump to Repair U.S.-India Relationship and End Harmful Tariffs
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Deborah Ross, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Ross, Khanna Lead Lawmakers in Urging Trump to Repair U.S.-India Relationship and End Harmful Tariffs * Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) and Congressman Ro Khanna (CA-17) led a group of 19 Members of Congress in urging President Trump to take immediate steps to repair America's strained relationship with India and to reverse his administration's harmful tariff policies. In the lette  more
Scalise: The American People are Sick of Democrats' Shutdown Charade
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise: The American People are Sick of Democrats' Shutdown Charade * Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.), and Chairman Tom Cole (R-Okla.) to discuss how Democrats are putting their far-left base over the needs of the American people, how Senat  more
Scalise: The American People are Sick of Democrats' Shutdown Charade
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise: The American People are Sick of Democrats' Shutdown Charade * WASHINGTON, D.C. --Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.), and Chairman Tom Cole (R-Okla.) to discuss how Democrats are putting their far-left base over the needs of the American people, how Sen  more
Senator Coons pushes Attorney General Pam Bondi on weaponizing the DOJ and unconstitutional boat strikes in fiery hearing
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Coons pushes Attorney General Pam Bondi on weaponizing the DOJ and unconstitutional boat strikes in fiery hearing * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) questioned Attorney General Pam Bondi during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing today about carrying out President Trump's politically motivated prosecutions and the legality of recent U.S. military strikes which killed susp  more
Senator Marshall: Somebody Needs to Go to Jail
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall: Somebody Needs to Go to Jail * Senator Marshall Joins One America News to Discuss the FBI Surveillance Scandal & the Schumer Shutdown Washington - On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined One America News (OAN) to discuss the Federal Bureau of Investigation's (FBI) surveillance of eight Senate Republicans, the Schumer Shutdown, and a path to reopen. Clic  more
Senator Murray Slams Republicans for Refusing to Get Serious About Solving Health Care Crisis, Ending Republican Shutdown
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Murray Slams Republicans for Refusing to Get Serious About Solving Health Care Crisis, Ending Republican Shutdown * WATCH : Senator Murray's Remarks Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, delivered the following remarks on government funding at this afternoon's Senate Democratic leadership press conference. Senator  more
Senator Schmitt Chairs Commerce Committee Hearing on Government Censorship, Need to Protect Free Speech
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Schmitt Chairs Commerce Committee Hearing on Government Censorship, Need to Protect Free Speech * 'We Must Hold Big Tech and Government Censors Accountable' WASHINGTON -- Today, Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) chaired a Senate Commerce Committee hearing to examine how government agencies under the Biden Administration pressured Big Tech into censoring and silencing Americans and urged Congress  more
The Hill: Open the pod bay doors, Congress
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
U.S. Rep. Kelly Morrison Warns About Health Care Crisis for Minnesotans at House Steering and Policy Committee Hearing
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Kelly Morrison, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Rep. Kelly Morrison Warns About Health Care Crisis for Minnesotans at House Steering and Policy Committee Hearing * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Kelly Morrison (MN-03), a doctor for more than 20 years, joined the U.S. House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee to highlight how President Trump and his Republican majority have created a health care crisis that will kick mill  more
U.S. Senator Katie Britt Introduces Alabamian Ho Nieh in Nomination Hearing to Join the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senator Katie Britt Introduces Alabamian Ho Nieh in Nomination Hearing to Join the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission * WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) today introduced Ho Nieh, President Trump's nominee to join the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). Nieh has extensive experience in the nuclear industry, serving in various leadership positions at the NRC for two decades. E  more
U.S. Senators Call for Removal of Political Propaganda from Federal Agency Web Sites & Communication Channels
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senators Call for Removal of Political Propaganda from Federal Agency Web Sites & Communication Channels * WASHINGTON, DC - As the Trump Administration blatantly tries to weaponize federal funding and misuse official government communications channels for partisan propaganda purposes, U.S. Senators Jack Reed (D-RI) and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) led 22 Senate colleagues in sending a letter to Office   more
Van Hollen, Colleagues Urge Major Utility Companies Against Imposing Penalties, Service Shutoffs on Federal Workers Amid Shutdown
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen, Colleagues Urge Major Utility Companies Against Imposing Penalties, Service Shutoffs on Federal Workers Amid Shutdown * Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) was joined by eight colleagues in sending letters to 22 major energy, water, and broadband utility companies urging them to avoid imposing service shutoffs and other penalties for late or missed payments on federal govern  more
Van Orden Praises President Trump Protecting WIC Amid Schumer Shutdown
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Van Orden Praises President Trump Protecting WIC Amid Schumer Shutdown * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) released the following statement after President Donald J. Trump took action to ensure the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) nutrition program remains funded during the ongoing government shutdown: "When I was serving overseas as an active-duty Navy SEAL, my wife  more
Video: Bondi Hides From Blumenthal Questions About DOJ Coddling of Corporate Interests
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Video: Bondi Hides From Blumenthal Questions About DOJ Coddling of Corporate Interests * [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Attorney General Pam Bondi refused to answer questions raised today by U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, about the favorable terms granted by the Department of Justice (DOJ) to large companies seeking to merge - including one with ti  more
VIDEO: Hirono Presses Attorney General Bondi on Rampant Corruption at Trump DOJ
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * VIDEO: Hirono Presses Attorney General Bondi on Rampant Corruption at Trump DOJ * Sen. Hirono: "What was once the Department of Justice has become the Department of Revenge and Corruption. Rather than pursuing cases without fear or favor, this DOJ seeks to favor the President's friends and instill fear in his alleged enemies." ~ Video of Sen. Hirono's question line can be found here ~ WASHINGTO  more
VIDEO: Lujan on MSNBC -- Trump's Shutdown is Hurting Americans
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * VIDEO: Lujan on MSNBC -- Trump's Shutdown is Hurting Americans * Watch Senator Lujan's full interview HERE. Washington, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) joined MSNBC's Chris Jansing to discuss the current state of President Trump's shutdown and the urgent need for Congressional Republicans to reopen the government and protect Americans'health care. On day eight of the Trump   more
Walberg, Michigan Republican Delegation Send Letter to Michigan Senators Urging Them to End Shutdown
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Walberg, Michigan Republican Delegation Send Letter to Michigan Senators Urging Them to End Shutdown * Today, Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-05) joined his fellow members of the Michigan Republican Delegation in sending a letter on day eight of the federal government shutdown to Michigan Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) urging them to vote in favor of H.R. 5371, a clean continuing r  more
Warren on Day 7 of Republicans' Shutdown: "Democrats Are Fighting to Lower Costs for Every Single American. Where Are Their Republican Senators?"
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
WATCH: Sen. Schiff Recaps Repeated Stonewalling by Attorney General Pam Bondi, Highlights Continued Cover-ups
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Sen. Schiff Recaps Repeated Stonewalling by Attorney General Pam Bondi, Highlights Continued Cover-ups * Schiff on Bondi: "The other [goal] was to deflect any questions about the weaponization of the department under her leadership by using these canned attacks on the various senators with the basic object of pleasing the angry old man down the street." Washington, D.C. -- Yesterday, U.S.   more
Welch Demands Answers from Attorney General Bondi About Trump Administration's Request for Sensitive Vermont Voter Data
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch Demands Answers from Attorney General Bondi About Trump Administration's Request for Sensitive Vermont Voter Data * WASHINGTON, D.C. - At a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing this week, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, demanded answers from Attorney General (AG) Pam Bondi about the validity of a Justice Department (DOJ) re  more
With New Yorkers' Health Insurance Premiums Set To Soar, Gillibrand, Details The Impact Of Rising Costs Across The State; Releases County-By-County Breakdown Of Premium Increases
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * With New Yorkers' Health Insurance Premiums Set To Soar, Gillibrand, Details The Impact Of Rising Costs Across The State; Releases County-By-County Breakdown Of Premium Increases * A county-by-county breakdown of expected ACA premium increases across New York can be found at gillibrand.senate.gov/trumphealthcareincrease Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) held a virtual press confe  more