WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * Cole Statement on Hostage Release * Today, Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement following the news of the release of the Israeli hostages:  "While history and experience has taught us to be cautious about positive developments in the Middle East, today is no doubt a historic and joyous day for both America and Israel. After watching Israeli families finally embrace their love  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * Despite Democrats' Government Shut Down, ICE Arrests Continue Over Holiday Weekend * Without pay, our law enforcement arrested the worst of the worst including child sex abusers, murderers, violent repeat offenders, and drug traffickers WASHINGTON - While the Democrats' government shutdown continues, they are not deterring U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) law enforcement o  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * ICE's 287g partnership with Oklahoma Highway Patrol nets 120 illegal alien arrests, 91 driving with CDL licenses, in 3-day operation * OKLAHOMA CITY -- From Sept. 22-25, ICE officers joined the Oklahoma Highway Patrol for a three-day special emphasis operation to disrupt criminal activity and threats to public safety along I-40 in western Oklahoma thr  more