WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- The Smithsonian Institution National Museum of the American Indian issued the following news release on Oct. 9, 2025: * * * "Water's Edge: The Art of Truman Lowe" Opens Oct. 24 at the National Museum of the American Indian The Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian will open "Water's Edge: The Art of Truman Lowe," the first major retrospective of the acclaimed Hoocak (Ho-Chunk) artist, at its museum in Washington, D.C. The exhibition opens to the public Oc  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * AMID GOVERNMENT FUNDING FIGHT, CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN RAISES ALARM ON FEDERAL CUTS ALREADY KICKING 450,000 NEW YORKERS OFF THEIR HEALTH CARE - INCLUDING MORE THAN 17,000 ACROSS DUTCHESS, ORANGE, AND ULSTER COUNTIES * Amid Government Funding Fight, Congressman Pat Ryan Raises Alarm on Federal Cuts Already Kicking 450,000 New Yorkers Off Their Health Care - Including More than 17,000 Across Dutchess, Orange  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Amid Republican-Led Government Shutdown, Gillibrand, Democratic Colleagues Introduce Legislation To Protect Federal Workers * Bill Would Protect Federal Workers From Eviction and Other Challenges As Over 100,000 Federal Employees in New York Go Without Pay Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) alongside 17 Senate Democratic colleagues introduced the Federal Employee Civil Relief Act.  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Lawler Responds To Reports Of Hamas Accepting President Trump's Peace Plan * Washington, D.C. - 10/8/25... Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Middle East and North Africa, released the following statement in response to Egyptian reports that Hamas has agreed to President Trump's ceasefire proposal, with a signing expected in the coming   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Rep. Michael Guest, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Guest Talks Government Shutdown, ACA Subsidies, and Charlie Kirk * Washington, D.C. - Recently, Congressman Guest joined the Tim Young Show to discuss the Democrats' government shutdown. Here are some key things that Congressman Guest noted in his interview: Congressman Guest and his staff are still working: "My staff has all been deemed essential and we're working and serving the  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney Urges Nobel Committee to Award Peace Prize to President Donald J. Trump * Washington, DC -- Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today once again urged the Nobel Committee to award the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize to President Donald J. Trump, following reports of his instrumental role in brokering a peace deal between Israel and Hamas that includes a comprehensive ceasefire and the  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Daines on Fox Business: "The Shutdown is Pressured by the Left" * U.S. SENATE - U.S. Senator Steve Daines today joined Larry Kudlow on Fox Business to discuss how the Republican Party is the party of law and order, and how the Democrats are manufacturing the Schumer Shutdown. Watch the full interview HERE. Daines on how the left supports Antifa and threatens public safety: It's exposing where t  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin On AG Bondi's Testimony In Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing: AG Bondi Was Unwilling, Maybe Unable, To Defend What Has Happened At DOJ * October 08, 2025 Durbin criticized Attorney General Bondi's refusal to answer questions about the weaponization of DOJ and her involvement in the deployment of National Guard troops to American cities in yesterday's Senate Judiciary Committee hearing  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network issued the following news release: * * * FinCEN Renews Residential Real Estate Geographic Targeting Orders * WASHINGTON --Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) announced the renewal of its Geographic Targeting Orders (GTOs) that require U.S. title insurance companies to identify the natural persons behind shell companies used in non-financed purc  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Foodynamics Recalls Raw Dog Barkery, BellePepper Cats, and Kanu Pets Brand Freeze-Dried Pet Treats Because Of Possible Salmonella Contamination Summary Company Announcement Date: October 09, 2025 FDA Publish Date: October 09, 2025 Product Type: Animal & Veterinary Food & Beverages Foodborne Illness Reason for Announcement: Potential Foodborne Ill  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Statement On Initial Peace Deal Between Israel And Hamas * Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand released the following statement regarding Israel and Hamas' agreement on the first phase of a peace deal: "I am encouraged that Israel and Hamas have agreed on the first phase of a peace deal to release the remaining hostages held captive in Gaza and finally bring an end to this hear  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Op-Ed: Democrats Should Support Measure to Reopen the Federal Government * As the U.S. government enters a second week of a shutdown, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) penned an op-ed that encourages Senate Democrats to end their shutdown and vote for the Republicans' clean, short-term Continuing Resolution to reopen the government. Read his full op-ed in Cardinal News here or be  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Inclusiv, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) addressing key areas of regulatory reform that could bolster financial inclusion and community development. The organization represents more than 500 credit unions serving over 20 million people in predominantly underserved areas throughout the United States, including Puerto Rico and Guam. The letter highlights three primary subjects that Inclusiv believes require  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson Blasts Trump's Sham Indictment of New York Attorney General Letitia James * East Hartford, CT - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after President Donald Trump's allies indicted (link is external) New York Attorney General Letitia James, following a similar politically motivated indictment against former FBI Director James Comey, and yesterday's threat fr  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson Warns Trump Furloughs Could Delay Social Security COLA * East Hartford, CT - Today, House Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson (CT-01) warned Americans that excessive staff furloughs at the Bureau of Labor Statistics (link is external) (BLS) during the Republican shutdown could delay the annual Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA). "After Donald Trump   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MSNBC: "THE REPUBLICANS ARE JUST FALLING APART" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC's The Briefing with Jen Psaki, where he highlighted that while Republicans still haven't bothered to return to Washington to reopen the government and address the healthcare crisis they created, Democrats are united and ready to end the Re  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MSNBC: "THE REPUBLICANS ARE JUST FALLING APART" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC's The Briefing with Jen Psaki, where he highlighted that while Republicans still haven't bothered to return to Washington to reopen the government and address the healthcare crisis they created, Democrats are united and ready to end the Republican shutdown. JEN P  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON GAZA AGREEMENT * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: The peace agreement that has been reached is an extremely welcome development, freeing the remaining hostages and bringing an end to years of pain, suffering and destruction. It is my hope that phase one will be fully implemented, the hostages reunit  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON GAZA AGREEMENT * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: The peace agreement that has been reached is an extremely welcome development, freeing the remaining hostages and bringing an end to years of pain, suffering and destruction. It is my hope that phase one will be fully implemented, the hostages reunited with loved ones, sustai  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON THE INDICTMENT OF LETITIA JAMES * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: The baseless indictment of New York Attorney General Letitia James is part of Donald Trump's corrupt weaponization of the criminal justice system against anyone who has sought to hold him accountable. Attorney General James has cou  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON THE INDICTMENT OF LETITIA JAMES * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: The baseless indictment of New York Attorney General Letitia James is part of Donald Trump's corrupt weaponization of the criminal justice system against anyone who has sought to hold him accountable. Attorney General James has courageously been at the fore  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "ANY REASONABLE MEMBER OF CONGRESS WILL UNDERSTAND THAT YOU CANNOT KICK TENS OF MILLIONS OF AMERICANS OFF OF HEALTHCARE" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNN's News Central, Bloomberg's Surveillance and CNBC's Squawk Box to emphasize that, while Republicans refuse to negotiate an end to their reckless shutdown, Democrats are u  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "ANY REASONABLE MEMBER OF CONGRESS WILL UNDERSTAND THAT YOU CANNOT KICK TENS OF MILLIONS OF AMERICANS OFF OF HEALTHCARE" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNN's News Central, Bloomberg's Surveillance and CNBC's Squawk Box to emphasize that, while Republicans refuse to negotiate an end to their reckless shutdown, Democrats are united and ready to find a   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "HEALTHCARE IS A RIGHT THAT SHOULD BE AVAILABLE TO EVERY SINGLE AMERICAN" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke at the Interfaith Rally and Vigil for Health Justice, where he underscored the vitality of protecting the healthcare of the American people in the face of the Republican healthcare crisis. LEADER JEFFRIES : Are we here to sav  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "HEALTHCARE IS A RIGHT THAT SHOULD BE AVAILABLE TO EVERY SINGLE AMERICAN" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke at the Interfaith Rally and Vigil for Health Justice, where he underscored the vitality of protecting the healthcare of the American people in the face of the Republican healthcare crisis. LEADER JEFFRIES : Are we here to save healthcare? Are you r  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "HOUSE REPUBLICANS ARE NOT SERIOUS ABOUT REOPENING THE GOVERNMENT" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference on the House Steps, where he called out Republicans for skipping town while House Democrats remain ready, willing and able to work on ending the reckless government shutdown and Republican healthcare crisis. LEADER  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Leger Fernandez Introduces Resolution to Recognize Latina Equal Pay Day * Today Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-NM), introduced the Latina Equal Pay Day Resolution to recognize the disparity in wages paid to Latinas, the significance of equal pay, and its larger impact on women, families, and the economy.  "We need the world to know that Latinas get paid 54 cents to the dollar   more

NEW YORK, Oct. 10 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams posted the following statement on Oct. 9, 2025: * * * Mayor Adams' Statement After City Council Committee Votes to Advance Jamaica Neighborhood Plan New York City Mayor Eric Adams today released the following statement after the New York City Council Land Use and Zoning Committees voted in favor of the Adams administration's Jamaica Neighborhood Planopens in a new tab, moving it on to a vote by the full Council: "With its rich history and  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * MENG STATEMENT ON NEGOTIATIONS BETWEEN ISRAEL AND HAMAS TO RELEASE ALL HOSTAGES AND BRING PEACE TO GAZA * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY), a member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs, released a statement following the announcement of a phase one agreement between Israel and Hamas to bring home the remaining hostages  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Kweisi Mfume, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Mfume, Maryland Delegation Members Spotlight the Shutdown's Impact on Federal Workers at BWI Airport * Today, U.S. Representatives Kweisi Mfume (MD-07), Sarah Elfreth (MD-03), and Johnny Olszewksi (MD-02), as well as U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks (both D-MD) and Governor Wes Moore (D-MD), gathered at the Baltimore/Washington International Airport to spotlight the impact of a f  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy: Trump's Authoritarian Takeover Isn't Coming. It's Here. * WASHINGTON--U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) spoke on the floor of the U.S. Senate to lay out President Trump's ongoing five-part plan to convert the United States from a democracy governed by the rule of law to an authoritarian state governed by force, censorship, and personal favor. Murphy's speech came as Trump deployed  more

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 10 (TNSbrep) -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release on Oct. 9, 2025: * * * DiNapoli: NYC Area Is Country's Second Largest Market for Venture Capital Female Founded Companies in NYC Area Outperforming Peers in Rest of Nation * The New York City metropolitan area is the second largest market for venture capital (VC) funding in the United States, with $28.5 billion in investments, or 13.3% of the national total in 2024. The amo  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 9, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Raskin Probes Top Banks Over $1.5 Billion in Suspicious Transactions Linked to Jeffrey Epstein Sex Trafficking Ring Letters to JPMorgan, Deutsche Bank, Bank of America, and Bank of New York Mellon Follow Judiciary Republicans' Refusal to Subpoena Epstein Bank Records and FBI's Admission It Has Not Followed the Mon  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 9, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Raskin's Statement on Trump's Baseless Indictment of N.Y. State Attorney General Letitia James Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Committee on the Judiciary, issued the following statement in response to the vindictive and baseless indictment filed against New York State Attorney General Letitia James   more

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 10 -- The New York State Education Department issued the following news release on Oct. 9, 2025: * * * Regents Actions in 42 Professional Discipline Cases The Board of Regents announced disciplinary actions resulting in the surrender of 5 licenses and 1 certificate, and 36 other disciplinary actions. The penalty indicated for each case relates solely to the misconduct outlined in that particular case. I. SURRENDERS Nursing Catherine E. Seemer a/k/a Catherine D'Onofri  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Lawler and Gottheimer Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Coverage for Dyspraxia/DCD * Washington, D.C. - 10/9/25... During National Dyspraxia/Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) Awareness Week, Representatives Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05) reintroduced the Gabriel Rosenberg Dyspraxia/DCD Coverage Act, bipartisan legislation to help ensure healthcare coverage for chil  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 8, 2025: * * * Sen. Cruz: We Must Better Protect Americans from Government Jawboning In his opening statement, entered into the record at today's Senate Commerce Committee hearing titled, "Shut Your App: How Uncle Sam Jawboned Big Tech Into Silencing Americans," Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) examines threats to the First Amendment posed b  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, posted the following news release on Oct. 8, 2025: * * * Sen. Schmitt: The First Amendment is the Beating Heart of Our Constitution Today, Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) presided over the Senate Commerce Committee hearing titled "Shut Your App: How Uncle Sam Jawboned Big Tech Into Silencing Americans." In his opening statement, he urged Congress to act to protect free speech from th  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Skydio Inc., San Mateo, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in response to proposed regulations concerning the operation of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS). The company, which has delivered over 55,000 drones since its inception in 2014, asserts that the proposed regulations could hinder innovation and safety rather than advance them. In its letter, Skydio emphasizes the importa  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Stefanik Cosponsors and Demands Floor Vote to Pay Our Troops * Chairwoman Elise Stefanik released the following statement: "Democrats led by Chuck Schumer have outrageously shut down the government hurting hardworking Americans. They have shamefully put funding of our brave troops at risk. I have consistently voted to fund the government throughout my time in Congress. As a senior member of   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, ranking member of the House Administration Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Top Dem Statement on President Trump's Attempt to Withhold Back Pay from Federal Employees, Including Capitol Police Officers Rochester, New York - Rep. Joe Morelle (NY-25), the top Democrat on the Committee on House Administration, issued the following statement on President Trump and his Administration's attempt to withhold back pay from feder  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 9, 2025: * * * Trumpcare is Already Wreaking Havoc on American Health Care New Wyden Report Exposes Big Ugly Bill Leading to Jobs Cuts, Hospital Closures, and Rising Health Care Costs Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today released a report detailing the consequences of Donald Trump and Republicans ramming through reckless legisl  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Tuberville: Ban Sharia Law and Eradicate Islamic Extremism from the United States of America * Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) spoke on the Senate floor about one of the greatest national security threats facing America today: radical Islamic extremism. In the speech, Sen. Tuberville describes the dangers of radical Islam and calls for anyone who practices Sharia Law to be deported im  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- 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

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Wiz, New York, has issued a public comment letter to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) advocating for a balanced approach to the proposed 2025 Minimum Elements for a Software Bill of Materials (SBOM). With extensive experience collaborating with organizations in highly regulated industries, Wiz emphasizes the importance of clarity and implementation flexibility in boosting software supply chain security. In the letter, Wiz expresses appreciation   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden, Finance Democrats Urge Crapo to Investigate Kennedy on Anti-Vax Actions and Conflicts of Interests Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., led a group of committee members in a call to Chairman Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, to launch a fact-based, bipartisan investigation into Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F  more