WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Bilirakis Applauds Historic Breakthrough for Peace in the Middle East * Congressman Gus Bilirakis, Co-Chair of the Congressional Hellenic Israel Alliance and the International Religious Freedom Caucus, released the following statement today in response to the historic peace agreement reached in the Middle East: " I wholeheartedly applaud this landmark agreement, which represents a major step f  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Blackburn Statement on President Trump's Historic Israel-Hamas Peace Deal * NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Today, U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) released the following statement after President Trump delivered remarks in Israel and the last surviving Israeli hostages were reunited with their loved ones: "President Trump is the peace president. Once again, he defied every expectation by deliveri  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- Rep. Jefferson Van Drew, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Van Drew Releases Statement on the Return of the Remaining Hostages * Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew released the following statement on the safe return of the remaining hostages following President Trump's historic deal that secured their freedom. "The release of these hostages is incredible news and something we can all come together to celebrate," said Congres  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- Rep. Kim Schrier, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Schrier's Statement on the Release of the Hostages from Gaza * Today, Congresswoman Schrier issued the following statement on the release of the hostages from Gaza: "After two long years, the remaining hostages are finally coming home. Today, I, and so many across the globe, are deeply relieved that at long last, they are free from Hamas terrorist captivity in the tunnels of Gaza.   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Cotton Statement on Release of Hostages from Gaza * Contact: Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353 October 13, 2025 Washington, D.C. -- Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) issued the following statement on the release of the hostages from Gaza: "I join all Arkansans in rejoicing at the release of twenty living hostages from Gaza. I commend President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu for this monumental a  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillen Statement on Hostage Release and Peace Agreement * Rockville Centre, NY - On Monday, Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) released the following statement after hostages were released from Hamas captivity: "I'm relieved and overjoyed that after 738 days, the hostages are finally coming home and the war and suffering caused by Hamas terrorists on October 7th is over. Over the past two years,   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MSNBC: "WE NEED TO FIX OUR BROKEN HEALTHCARE SYSTEM BECAUSE OF ALL THE DAMAGE THAT REPUBLICANS HAVE DONE" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC's Katy Tur Reports, where he emphasized that as the Republican healthcare crisis worsens and Republicans skip town, Democrats are ready to negotiate an end to the government shutdo  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MSNBC: "WE NEED TO FIX OUR BROKEN HEALTHCARE SYSTEM BECAUSE OF ALL THE DAMAGE THAT REPUBLICANS HAVE DONE" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC's Katy Tur Reports, where he emphasized that as the Republican healthcare crisis worsens and Republicans skip town, Democrats are ready to negotiate an end to the government shutdown and to protect the heal  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Statement on Trump Administration Using Shutdown As Cover to Conduct Mass Firings * Trump, Vought cause shutdown, use it to fire hard-working federal employees and inflict maximum pain on the American people President Trump: "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  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- 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 termina  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Malliotakis Statement on Hostage Release & Trump Peace Deal * (NEW YORK, NY) - Today, Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) released the following statement: "Today is an historic day as all remaining living hostages are released by Hamas after a long two years. President Trump's peace deal is underway and later today he will gather the leaders of the most powerful countries in the world  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Jimmy Panetta's Statement on the Release of Israeli Hostages * Monterey, CA - United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) released the following statement regarding the release of Israeli hostages that were held by Hamas: "Today, we celebrate the release of all living Israeli hostages that were held in captivity by Hamas over the last two long and brutal years. I hope and pray that  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- Rep. Rudy Yakym, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Yakym on Hostage Release: "Today Marks a New Dawn for the Middle East and the World." * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) issued a statement after all 20 living hostages were released from Hamas' captivity following Israel and Hamas agreeing to the first phase of President Trump's historic Middle East peace plan. "Today marks a new dawn for the Middle East and the world.   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- 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" W  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Ossoff on Release of Israeli Hostages * Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff, a member of the U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, today released the following statement: "Today Georgians and the whole world celebrate the freedom of Israeli hostages from captivity in Gaza. I remain in awe of their families, their refusal to despair, and their advocacy. For those finally able to   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Tim Scott Releases Statement Following Return of Living Israeli Hostages * CHARLESTON, S.C. -- U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) issued the following statement after all living hostages were released from Hamas' captivity, marking the first phase of President Trump's plan for lasting peace in the Middle East. "After two years of captivity by Hamas terrorists, every living Israeli hostage is f  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson on Hostage Release: "This is a Day of Profound Hope and Joy for the Entire Free World" * WASHINGTON -- Speaker Johnson issued a statement this morning after all 20 living hostages were released from Hamas captivity following Israel and Hamas agreeing to the first phase of President Trump's historic Middle East peace plan. "For the first time in 738 days, there are  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson on Hostage Release: "This is a Day of Profound Hope and Joy for the Entire Free World" * WASHINGTON -- Speaker Johnson issued a statement this morning after all 20 living hostages were released from Hamas captivity following Israel and Hamas agreeing to the first phase of President Trump's historic Middle East peace plan. "For the first time in 738 days, there are no living Israe  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * VIDEO: Capito Joins Fox News' "The Sunday Briefing" * To watch Senator Capito's interview, click here or on the image above. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of Senate Republican leadership and a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, joined Fox News Channel's "The Sunday Briefing." HIGHLIGHTS: ON THE SHUTDOWN'S IM  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- 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. 13 -- Rep. Ann Wagner, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Wagner Statement on Hostage Release * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO), Co-Chair of the Abraham Accords Caucus, released the following statement on the release of hostages from Gaza: "It has been two long years since these hostages were ripped away from their families in the midst of the brutal Hamas terror attack. That's two years of not knowing when, or if, they would ever see t  more