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 -- Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Chairmen Johnson, Grassley Lead Letter to DOJ and FBI Demanding Documents Detailing the Biden Administration's Targeting of Sitting Members of Congress * WASHINGTON - Yesterday, Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations Chairman Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), Senate Committee on the Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), and 16 bicameral colleagues wrote to Attorney General Pam Bondi and Federal   more

NEW YORK, Oct. 7 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * City of New York Takes New Action Opposing Federal Government's Military Deployment in American Cities What you should know * New York City and Coalition Support Oregon's Case Against Federal Administration * Brief Highlights Harms to Local Public Safety and Economies * The City of New York -- as part of a coalition of 74 localities from around the nation -- has filed a new amicus brief supporting Oregon'  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 Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities in New York, Albany, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security voicing concerns about the proposed rulemaking that seeks to establish a fixed period of admission for international academic students and exchange visitors. The commission represents over 100 independent institutions in New York that educate nearly 500,000 students annually, emphasizing the role international studen  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

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 10 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * Environmental Conservation Police on Patrol * The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's (DEC) Division of Law Enforcement enforces the 71 chapters of New York State's Environmental Conservation Law (ECL), protecting fish and wildlife and preserving environmental quality across New York. In 1880, the first eight Game Protectors proudly began ser  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Following Larson Warnings of Delayed COLA, Trump Administration Reverses Course on Excessive Furloughs at the Bureau of Labor Statistics * East Hartford, CT - Today, after Ranking Member Larson warned that excessive furloughs at BLS during the Republican shutdown could delay the annual Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA), the Trump Administration reversed course (link is external)  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 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * ICE Arrest Illegal Alien Driving an 18-Wheeler with New York Commerical Driver's License Issued to "No Name" * DHS is working with Department of Transportation, state and local partners to get illegal alien truck drivers off our highways WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today announced the arrest of an illegal alien, Anmol Anmol, who was issued a commercial d  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 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Grassley Oversight of Arctic Frost Yields Ongoing Results and Draws National Attention * WASHINGTON - Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) this week released a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) document revealing Jack Smith and the Biden FBI sought and obtained the cell phone tolling data of eight Republican senators and one Congressman as part of its sweeping A  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Grassley Oversight of Arctic Frost Yields Ongoing Results and Draws National Attention Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) this week released a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) document revealing Jack Smith and the Biden FBI sought and obtained the cell phone tolling data of eight Republican senators and one Congress  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Kennedy, Grassley, Johnson seek DOJ, FBI records on Biden admin's effort to spy on Congressional Republicans * WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, joined a letter led by Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations Chairman Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) to the Department of Justice (DOJ) and t  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

NEW YORK, Oct. 8 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Mayor Adams Announces Legal Action Against Trump Administration to Protect $12 Million in Federal Counterterrorism Funding for New York City Subway System What you should know * Subways Transport Average of 5.5 Million People Daily * Transit Security Grant Program Helps Protect Public-Transit System Against Terrorist Attacks * Cuts Threaten Anti-Terror, Explosives, Suspicious Activity, and Operational Respo  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 7 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Mayor Adams Announces New York City's Fourth Sale of Social Bonds to Support More Affordable Housing as Leading Independent and Internationally-Recognized Rating Agencies Again Affirm City's Strong Financial Standing and Stability What you should know * Proceeds of Social Bonds Will Help Finance Nearly 2,200 Affordable Housing Units, * Part of Adams Administration's Efforts That Have Already Created, Preserv  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 11 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news on Oct. 10, 2025: * * * Mayor Adams Celebrates One-Year Anniversary of Path Co-Response Program Connecting New Yorkers in Need on Subways to Shelter, Health Care, and Support What you should know * Over 20,100 Contacts Made, More than 6,100 New Yorkers Received Care * Part of Adams Administration's Subway Safety Plan, PATH Has Connected Nearly 1,900 New Yorkers Living in Subway System to Shelter * Builds on Mayor  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 11 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following executive order on Oct. 10, 2025: * * * Emergency Executive Order 870 WHEREAS, over the past several months, thousands of asylum seekers have been arriving in New York City, from the Southern border, without having any immediate plans for shelter; and WHEREAS, the City now faces an unprecedented humanitarian crisis that requires it to take extraordinary measures to meet the immediate needs of the asylum seekers while co  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 11 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following executive order on Oct. 10, 2025: * * * Emergency Executive Order 869 WHEREAS, on September 2, 2021, the federal monitor in the Nunez use-of-force class action stated that steps must be taken immediately to address the conditions in the New York City jails; and WHEREAS, on June 14, 2022, the federal court in Nunez approved the Nunez Action Plan, which "represents a way to move forward with concrete measures now to addre  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 10, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Shaheen Applauds Senate Passage of Annual Defense Bill, Highlights Key Foreign Policy Wins She Secured Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement after the Senate passed the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 National Defense Au  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Chu Condemns DOD's Rollback of Military Hazing Protections * Rep. Chu, who secured passage of historic reforms to prevent military hazing following her nephew's tragic death, condemned the Department of Defense's move to weaken safeguards against abuse in the military. WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) led 27 Members of Congress in sending a letter (link is external) to Department   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Kelly leads members of Illinois delegation in demanding answers, accountability for ICE raids in South Shore, shootings in Illinois * CHICAGO - U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) led a letter with members of the Illinois delegation demanding ICE accountability to the Offices of Inspector General at the Departments of Justice and Homeland Security. Since the launch of President Donald Trump's "Operat  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 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise: Democrats Keep Government Shut Down to Appease Far-Left Base * Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) appeared on Fox Business Network's Mornings with Maria to discuss the Democrat shutdown and Senate Democrats' refusal to reopen the government and end the pain they've inflicted on the American people. Additionally, Leader Scalise praised President Trump's su  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise: Democrats Keep Government Shut Down to Appease Far-Left Base * WASHINGTON, D.C. --Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) appeared on Fox Business Network's Mornings with Maria to discuss the Democrat shutdown and Senate Democrats' refusal to reopen the government and end the pain they've inflicted on the American people. Additionally, Leader Scalise praised President Trump's   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- The State University of New York, representing 64 campuses and 375,000 degree-seeking students, has submitted a public comment letter urging the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to reconsider a proposed rule that they argue would harm international students and exchange visitors. The rule, which aims to establish a fixed time period of admission and a new extension of stay procedure, has stirred concern among academic institutions and organizations nationwide. SUNY ha  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Patent and Trademark Office issued the following news release: * * * Statement by Director Squires before the United States Senate Subcommittee on Intellectual Property Committee on the Judiciary * Statement for the Record of John A. Squires Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office before the Subcommittee on Intellectual Property Committee on the Judiciary   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. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Tuberville Calls on Trump Administration to Reevaluate Safety of Dangerous Abortion Pill * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined his Republican colleagues in sending a letter to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Dr. Martin Makary commending their recent comments ques  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- 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. 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

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Padilla, Beatty Announce New Bill to Stop Trump Administration From Purging Voter Rolls * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration and California's former Secretary of State, and Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio-03) hosted a virtual press call to announce new bicameral legislation aimed at preventin  more