WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * BLUMENTHAL STATEMENT ON THE INDICTMENT OF NEW YORK ATTORNEY GENERAL TISH JAMES * [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the statement below following the indictment of New York Attorney General Letitia James. "Donald Trump is perverting our justice system by indictments on demand-- directing prosecutions based on vengeance and vanity." "I am leading legisl  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CLARKE ISSUES STATEMENT ON THE INDICTMENT OF LETITIA JAMES * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke issued the following statement: "I have known Letitia James for the better part of my career in public service. From her days as a legal staffer in the New York State Legislature, to the New York City Council, to the Office of the New York City Public Advocate, to her ascension   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- The Congressional Black Caucus issued the following news release: * * * Congressional Black Caucus Statement on Trump-Pressured Indictment Against New York Attorney General Letitia James * Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement: "The unfounded indictment of New York Attorney General Letitia James is yet another example of Donald Trump's corrupt misuse of the crimina  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Statement On Indictment Of New York Attorney General Letitia James * October 09, 2025 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released the following statement on the indictment of New York Attorney General Letitia James in federal court: "President Trump has successfully turned the Department of Justice into a shi  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Statement On Indictment Of New York State Attorney General Letitia James * Today, United States Senator Kirsten Gillibrand released the following statement following reporting that New York State Attorney General Letitia James has been indicted: "I am deeply disturbed by the reports that Attorney General James has been indicted at the hands of the same Trump-appointed partisan pro  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Congresswoman Tenney Provides NY-24 Constituents with Information and Resources During the Democrat-led Shutdown * Washington, DC -- Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) released information and resources to assist constituents impacted by the ongoing Democrat-led government shutdown. She also announced the launch of a Government Shutdown Resources page on her official website, providing d  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Kennedy, Organized Labor, Nursing Home Leadership, and Residents Warn of Dire Consequences of Medicaid Cuts on Nursing Home Care * TONAWANDA, N.Y. - Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) was joined by members of 1199SEIU, residents, and leadership from the McAuley Residence in Tonawanda, New York, to highlight the dire consequences that Congressional Republicans' massive Medicaid cuts will have on   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MSNBC: "WE'RE NOT GOING TO BE INTIMIDATED. WE'RE NOT GOING TO BEND THE KNEE." * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joined MSNBC's All In with Chris Hayes, where he pointed out how Donald Trump and the extreme MAGA Republicans continue to impose a reckless healthcare crisis and government shutdown on the American people, while House Democrat  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MSNBC: "WE'RE NOT GOING TO BE INTIMIDATED. WE'RE NOT GOING TO BEND THE KNEE." * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joined MSNBC's All In with Chris Hayes, where he pointed out how Donald Trump and the extreme MAGA Republicans continue to impose a reckless healthcare crisis and government shutdown on the American people, while House Democrats continue to stand up for  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON THE ILLEGAL FIRING OF FEDERAL WORKERS * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Donald Trump and his out-of-control administration have been illegally firing hardworking federal employees since the beginning of the year. For political hacks like Russell Vought, cruelty is the point. Instead of making li  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.) -- 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. 10 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "THE AMERICAN PEOPLE ARE SICK AND TIRED OF THE CHAOS, CRISIS AND CONFUSION THAT HAS BEEN VISITED UPON THE COUNTRY BY DONALD TRUMP" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press availability where he reemphasized that House Democrats are committed to finding a solution that protects the healthcare of the American people and ends the reckl  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "THE AMERICAN PEOPLE ARE SICK AND TIRED OF THE CHAOS, CRISIS AND CONFUSION THAT HAS BEEN VISITED UPON THE COUNTRY BY DONALD TRUMP" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press availability where he reemphasized that House Democrats are committed to finding a solution that protects the healthcare of the American people and ends the reckless Republican-caused gove  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Lawler and Gottheimer Commemorate Dyspraxia Awareness Week With New Resolution * During National Dyspraxia/Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) Awareness Week, Reps. Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05) introduced a bipartisan resolution bringing awareness to dyspraxia, also known as Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD). The legislation designates October 9 through October  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Rep. Dan Goldman on the Politicized Indictment of Attorney General Letitia James * "New York Attorney General Letitia James is a fearless and honorable lawyer who has worked tirelessly to protect our democracy and hold Donald Trump and his businesses accountable under the law. "In contrast, Trump replaced a career prosecutor with his political lackey, Lindsey Halligan, a totally   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Rep. John Mannion, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Representative John W. Mannion on Ceasefire and Path to Peace in the Middle East * I commend the diplomatic efforts of the United States and our allies to reach a ceasefire that can end two years of conflict in the Middle East. I have consistently called for the immediate release of all hostages and an end to the civilian suffering in Gaza -- and thankfully, that day appears close   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, ranking member of the House Administration Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Top Dem Criticizes House GOP for Failing to Back Capitol Police Rochester, New York - Rep. Joe Morelle (NY-25), the top Democrat on the Committee on House Administration, issued this statement on House Republicans' shutdown and the impact on the brave men and women of the U.S. Capitol Police: "Speaker Johnson and House Republicans don't stand   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Kaine Statement on Trump's Retribution Against Attorney General Letitia James * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) released the following statement regarding the Trump Administration's malicious prosecution of New York Attorney General Letitia James: "A few weeks ago, Trump forced Erik Siebert, a highly-qualified prosecutor with a sterling reputa  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Kaine Statement on Trump's Retribution Against Attorney General Letitia James * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) released the following statement regarding the Trump Administration's malicious prosecution of New York Attorney General Letitia James: "A few weeks ago, Trump forced Erik Siebert, a highly-qualified prosecutor with a sterling reputation  more