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After Trump Administration Shutters Websites for Inspectors General, Judiciary Democrats Launch Resources Page to Empower Whistleblowers to Continue Reporting Government Corruption
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 16, 2025: * * * After Trump Administration Shutters Websites for Inspectors General, Judiciary Democrats Launch Resources Page to Empower Whistleblowers to Continue Reporting Government Corruption * Today, House Judiciary Committee Democrats launched a webpage of resources for reporting instances of waste, fraud, abuse and corruption in the f  more
Barr, Cotton, Tuberville, and Hagerty Move to Stop Illegals from Getting CDLs, Punish Non-Compliant States
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Andy Barr, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Barr, Cotton, Tuberville, and Hagerty Move to Stop Illegals from Getting CDLs, Punish Non-Compliant States * Washington, D.C.-- This week, U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (KY-06), U.S. Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR), U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL), and U.S. Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN) will introduce the Secure Commercial Driver Licensing Act of 2025, legislation to prevent illegal immigrants from obtainin  more
Barrasso: The Radicals Hold the Reins of Today's Democrat Party
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso: The Radicals Hold the Reins of Today's Democrat Party * "What Senator Schumer and Democrats in this body are really saying is this: Every day of this Schumer Shutdown strengthens their alliance with far-left activist groups. These radicals hold the reins of today's Democrat party. They're driving the stagecoach. Not Senator Schumer. Not Representative Jeffries. And they're driving it off   more
Blumenthal & Reed Lead Senators in Calling Out Noem's Blatant Violation of Hatch Act With Partisan Airport Video
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal & Reed Lead Senators in Calling Out Noem's Blatant Violation of Hatch Act With Partisan Airport Video * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Jack Reed (D-RI) today called out Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem for potentially violating federal law by asking airports to play blatantly partisan videos at Transportation Security Administrati  more
BLUMENTHAL & REED LEAD SENATORS IN CALLING OUT NOEM'S BLATANT VIOLATION OF HATCH ACT WITH PARTISAN AIRPORT VIDEO
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * BLUMENTHAL & REED LEAD SENATORS IN CALLING OUT NOEM'S BLATANT VIOLATION OF HATCH ACT WITH PARTISAN AIRPORT VIDEO * "At a time when federal employees, including TSA agents, are being asked to work without pay, this outwardly political act was not just a violation of law but an insult to the thousands of TSA employees serving in your department." [WASHINGTON, DC] - U.S. Senators Richard Bl  more
Booker, Kim Statement Following Trump Stating the Gateway Project is 'Terminated'
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker, Kim Statement Following Trump Stating the Gateway Project is 'Terminated' * Washington, D.C. - Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Andy Kim (D-NJ) issued the following joint statement in response to Trump saying the Gateway Project is " terminated " earlier this evening: "Threatening to cut funding for Gateway is a direct attack on New Jersey by the Trump Administration. It sends a clear sig  more
Cantwell Decries WSU Public TV Station Closure Following Defunding of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Cantwell Decries WSU Public TV Station Closure Following Defunding of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting * 10.15.25 CPB cuts continue to harm local journalism as NWPB announces $1.8 million budget deficit, Cascade PBS layoffs after federal funding is rescinded; In June, Sen. Cantwell released snapshot report of public radio and TV stations at risk of closure following Trump budget cuts   more
Casten Leads 36 House Dems in Urging Trump to End Tariff-Fueled Economic Assault on Soybean Farmers
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Sean Casten, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Casten Leads 36 House Dems in Urging Trump to End Tariff-Fueled Economic Assault on Soybean Farmers * Washington, D.C. (October 16th, 2025) -- U.S. Congressman Sean Casten led 36 House Democrats in a letter to President Donald Trump highlighting the significant negative economic impact of his tariffs on soybean farmers and urging the president to immediately terminate the harmful tariffs. "Soybean  more
Chair Cassidy Leads Pro-Life Republicans Seeking Answers on FDA Approving Dangerous Chemical Abortion Drug
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news: * * * Chair Cassidy Leads Pro-Life Republicans Seeking Answers on FDA Approving Dangerous Chemical Abortion Drug U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, led Republican senators seeking answers on the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) recent approval of another g  more
Chairman Garbarino With House GOP Leadership: Democrats' Shutdown is "Undermining the Department of Homeland Security's Core Mission"
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news on Oct. 16, 2025: * * * Chairman Garbarino with House GOP Leadership: Democrats' Shutdown is "Undermining the Department of Homeland Security's Core Mission" Today, House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY) joined Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA), and House Republican Conference Chairwoman L  more
Congressman Garcia's Statement on Supreme Court Oral Arguments in Voting Rights Case
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Jesus Garcia, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Garcia's Statement on Supreme Court Oral Arguments in Voting Rights Case * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (IL-04) issued the following statement on the Supreme Court hearing arguments in the Louisiana v. Callais case, which could undercut the Voting Rights Act of 1965: "The district I represent was the Midwest's first Latino-majority district, protected by Section  more
Congressman Hamadeh Applauds Awarding of Medal of Freedom Posthumously to Conservative Icon Charlie Kirk
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Abraham Hamadeh, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Hamadeh Applauds Awarding of Medal of Freedom Posthumously to Conservative Icon Charlie Kirk * WASHINGTON D.C. - On Tuesday October 14th, Congressman Abraham Hamadeh joined other dignitaries at the White House as President Donald Trump awarded the Medal of Freedom posthumously to Charlie Kirk. On what would have been Charlie Kirk's 32nd birthday, President Donald Trump awarded Charl  more
CONGRESSMAN JONATHAN L. JACKSON PRAISES FEDERAL COURT DECISION, DENOUNCES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S MILITARIZED TACTICS, AND DEMANDS BORDER CZAR TOM HOMAN'S RESIGNATION AND RELEASE OF THE "HOMAN TAPES"
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Jonathan Jackson, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN JONATHAN L. JACKSON PRAISES FEDERAL COURT DECISION, DENOUNCES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S MILITARIZED TACTICS, AND DEMANDS BORDER CZAR TOM HOMAN'S RESIGNATION AND RELEASE OF THE "HOMAN TAPES" * CHICAGO, IL - Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson (D-IL) issued the following statement today applauding the decision by U.S. District Judge Sara Ellis, who ruled that federal immigration officers in   more
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Visits Chicago and Rockford Facilities Threatened by Trump Administration's Health Care Cuts
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Krishnamoorthi Visits Chicago and Rockford Facilities Threatened by Trump Administration's Health Care Cuts * SCHAUMBURG, IL - Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi today visited Loretto Hospital on Chicago's West Side and River Bluff Nursing Home in Rockford to draw attention to the devastating impact of President Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" (OBBBA) on Illinois families as th  more
Congressman Robert Garcia Applauds Long Beach Airport's Decision to Reject Homeland Secretary Kristi Noem's Political Propaganda
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Robert Garcia Applauds Long Beach Airport's Decision to Reject Homeland Secretary Kristi Noem's Political Propaganda * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) released the following statement following the City of Long Beach and Long Beach Airport's decision to reject Homeland Secretary Kristi Noem's request to display a partisan video inside the airport terminal.  more
Congresswoman Nikema Williams Calls for the Return of All CDC Employees Laid Off During the Republican Shutdown
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Nikema Williams Calls for the Return of All CDC Employees Laid Off During the Republican Shutdown * WASHINGTON D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) led 77 Members of Congress in a letter expressing deep concern to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Acting Director James O'Neill f  more
Cotton, Barr, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Conduct English-Only CDL Tests
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Cotton, Barr, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Conduct English-Only CDL Tests * Contact: Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353 October 16, 2025 Washington, DC -- Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), Senator Bill Hagerty (R-Tennessee) and Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) today introduced the Secure Commercial Driver Licensing Act. This legislation will require all commercial driver's license (CDL) testing to  more
Daines on Fox Business: "Democrats Are Mad They Lost the 2024 Election and Are Taking It Out on the American People"
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Daines on Fox Business: "Democrats Are Mad They Lost the 2024 Election and Are Taking It Out on the American People" * U.S. SENATE - U.S. Senator Steve Daines today joined Fox Business to discuss the "No Kings" rally, the trade war with China and what it means for American famers, and President Trump's historic peace deal in Gaza. Watch the full interview HERE. Daines on the "No Kings Rally":   more
Davids Meets with Furloughed Federal Workers Impacted by Ongoing Government Shutdown
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Davids Meets with Furloughed Federal Workers Impacted by Ongoing Government Shutdown * KANSAS CITY, MO -- Today, Representative Sharice Davids met with federal employees affected by the ongoing government shutdown, including several who have been furloughed without pay. The discussion centered on how the shutdown is straining Kansas families, disrupting local economies, and threatening essential pu  more
DeLauro Statement on Federal Judge Temporarily Blocking President Trump and Russ Vought's Illegal Attempt to Fire Federal Workers
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release: * * * DeLauro Statement on Federal Judge Temporarily Blocking President Trump and Russ Vought's Illegal Attempt to Fire Federal Workers House Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-03) released the following statement regarding U.S. District Court Judge Susan Illston's ruling blocking President Trump and Office of Management a  more
Dexter Calls for Immediate Release of Jackie Merlos After Judge Terminates Case
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Maxine Dexter, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Dexter Calls for Immediate Release of Jackie Merlos After Judge Terminates Case * PORTLAND, OR -- Today, Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. (OR-03) announced that the removal proceedings for Jackie Merlos were terminated by an immigration judge. The ruling is the result of immense public pressure and advocacy led by Dexter and an acknowledgment by the judge that there is no legal basis for ICE to det  more
Dingell, Pfluger Press Meta About Deepfake Political Advertisements
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Dingell, Pfluger Press Meta About Deepfake Political Advertisements * Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and Congressman August Pfluger (R-TX) today sent a letter to Meta Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg requesting information regarding the company's role in profiting from and monitoring fraudulent artificial intelligence (AI) generated deepfake political advertisements on Facebook. The l  more
Duckworth, Durbin Demand Trump Administration Cease Its Misuse of Critical Chicago Infrastructure for Its Dangerous and Unnecessary Enforcement Actions
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth, Durbin Demand Trump Administration Cease Its Misuse of Critical Chicago Infrastructure for Its Dangerous and Unnecessary Enforcement Actions * October 15, 2025 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) are demanding that the Trump Administration stop misusing the Chicago Harbor Lock as it continues its dangerous, extr  more
Durbin Praises Ceasefire Deal In Middle East, Calls On Congress To Pass Sanctions Bill Against Russia
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Praises Ceasefire Deal In Middle East, Calls On Congress To Pass Sanctions Bill Against Russia * October 16, 2025 In a speech on the Senate floor, Durbin expresses hope the ceasefire deal will be first step to long-term stability in the Middle East and renews call to pressure Putin to end Russia's war on Ukraine WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today deliv  more
Durbin Slams Senate Republicans For Failing To Address Rising Health Care Costs For American Families
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Slams Senate Republicans For Failing To Address Rising Health Care Costs For American Families * October 15, 2025 "In Illinois, a 60-year-old couple with an income of $82,000 could see their annual premiums increase $17,000 a year if the enhanced premium tax credits are not extended. That's an increase of $1,400 a month," Durbin said in his speech on the Senate floor WASHINGTON - U.  more
Garamendi Joins Bipartisan Call Urging Trump Administration to Follow Law on Back Pay for Furloughed
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Garamendi Joins Bipartisan Call Urging Trump Administration to Follow Law on Back Pay for Furloughed * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Representative John Garamendi (CA-08) joined U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), along with U.S. Representatives Don Beyer (D-VA), Steny Hoyer (D-MD), and 163 other lawmakers, in urging Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought t  more
Gillibrand Statement On President Trump's Comments On Gateway
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Statement On President Trump's Comments On Gateway * Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), ranking member of the Senate Appropriations Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Subcommittee, released the following statement on President Trump's remarks earlier today terminating the Hudson Tunnel Gateway Project: "The Trump administration is -- once again -- using New  more
Grassley Opens Executive Business Meeting, Calls on Democrat Colleagues to Reopen the Government
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following opening statement at an executive business meeting on Oct. 16, 2025: * * * Grassley Opens Executive Business Meeting, Calls on Democrat Colleagues to Reopen the Government On today's agenda we have six nominations listed. We'll vote on Thomas Albus and Adam Mildred to be U.S. Attorneys. Both nominees are highly qualified and I look forward to supporting them. We'll hold  more
Heinrich, Colleagues Call Out Noem's Blatant Violation of Hatch Act with Partisan Airport Video
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich, Colleagues Call Out Noem's Blatant Violation of Hatch Act with Partisan Airport Video * "At a time when federal employees, including TSA agents, are being asked to work without pay, this outwardly political act was not just a violation of law but an insult to the thousands of TSA employees serving in your department" WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) joined U.S. S  more
Hoyer, Kaine, Murkowski, & Van Hollen Lead Colleagues in Urging Administration to Follow Law on Back Pay for Furloughed Federal Workers
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Hoyer, Kaine, Murkowski, & Van Hollen Lead Colleagues in Urging Administration to Follow Law on Back Pay for Furloughed Federal Workers * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD), and Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and U.S. Representative Don Beyer (VA-08) led their 161 colleagues in  more
Hoyer, Maryland Delegation Members Urge Republican Leaders to Reopen Government, Prevent Health Care Costs from Skyrocketing and Protect Rural Health Care Access
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Hoyer, Maryland Delegation Members Urge Republican Leaders to Reopen Government, Prevent Health Care Costs from Skyrocketing and Protect Rural Health Care Access * WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) joined Congresswoman April McClain Delaney, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks (both D-MD), U.S. Representatives Johnny Olszewski (MD-02), Sarah Elfreth (MD-03), Gle  more
Huffman, Pocan, Jayapal Lead Letter to Trump Slamming Executive Order Targeting Protected Speech
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Huffman, Pocan, Jayapal Lead Letter to Trump Slamming Executive Order Targeting Protected Speech * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Jared Huffman (CA-02), Mark Pocan (WI-02), and Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) sent a letter to President Trump, along with 28 of their colleagues, expressing grave concerns regarding his executive order Designating Antifa as a Domestic Terrorist Organization   more
ICYMI: Ranking Member Scott Hosts Forum on the Trump Administration's Ongoing Attacks on the Disability Community
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Ranking Member Scott Hosts Forum on the Trump Administration's Ongoing Attacks on the Disability Community Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) hosted a third civil rights forum, this time with disability rights leaders to discuss how to fight the Trump Administration's attacks on disabled Americans. October is Nation  more
ICYMI: U.S. Senator Katie Britt Joins President Trump in Oval Office for Historic IVF Announcement
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: U.S. Senator Katie Britt Joins President Trump in Oval Office for Historic IVF Announcement * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) joined President Trump and other administration officials today in the Oval Office for announcements regarding in vitro fertilization (IVF). The President outlined actions his administration is taking to reduce costs of IVF, including an announceme  more
ICYMI: U.S. Senator Katie Britt Joins The Lead with Jake Tapper on CNN and The Bottom Line on Fox Business
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: U.S. Senator Katie Britt Joins The Lead with Jake Tapper on CNN and The Bottom Line on Fox Business * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) joined The Lead with Jake Tapper on CNN and The Bottom Line on Fox Business. In both interviews, she discussed the consequences of the ongoing government shutdown and why Democrats are holding the American people hostage over their re-elect  more
Jayapal Responds to the Opening of the Irwin County Detention Where Women Were Subjected to Unnecessary Medical Procedures
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Washington, issued the following news: * * * Jayapal Responds to the Opening of the Irwin County Detention Where Women Were Subjected to Unnecessary Medical Procedures * SEATTLE, W.A. -- U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Immigration, Integrity, Security, and Enforcement, issued the following statement regarding a report that the Trump administration plans to reopen the Irwin Detention Center, wher  more
Jayapal, Pocan, Huffman Lead Letter to Trump Slamming Executive Order Targeting Protected Speech
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Washington, issued the following news: * * * Jayapal, Pocan, Huffman Lead Letter to Trump Slamming Executive Order Targeting Protected Speech * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02), Jared Huffman (CA-02), and Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) sent a letter to President Trump, along with 28 of their colleagues, expressing grave concerns regarding his executive order Designating Antifa as a Domestic Terrorist Organization and th  more
John James Signs Letter Urging Pay for Law Enforcement Officers During Schumer Shutdown
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. John James, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * John James Signs Letter Urging Pay for Law Enforcement Officers During Schumer Shutdown * WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, Rep. John James (MI-10) signed a letter, alongside seven House Republicans, asking the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to ensure pay for federal law enforcement personnel during the government shutdown. During a lapse in federal appropriations, federal law enforcem  more
Krishnamoorthi Condemns Trump Administration's 'Shocking Abuse of Executive Power' in Deployments of National Guard Troops
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, ranking member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release: * * * Krishnamoorthi Condemns Trump Administration's 'Shocking Abuse of Executive Power' in Deployments of National Guard Troops Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), Ranking Member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the  more
Lankford, Cassidy Lead Pro-Life Republicans Seeking Answers on FDA Approving Dangerous Chemical Abortion Drug
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. James Lankford, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * Lankford, Cassidy Lead Pro-Life Republicans Seeking Answers on FDA Approving Dangerous Chemical Abortion Drug * WASHINGTON, DC -- US Senators James Lankford (R-OK) and Bill Cassidy (R-LA), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, led their colleagues in seeking answers on the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) recent approval of another generic chemical abort  more
Larson Statement on the Release of Zia from ICE Custody
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson Statement on the Release of Zia from ICE Custody * East Hartford, CT - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on Zia's release from ICE custody. (link is external) Zia is an Afghan visa holder who was detained by masked ICE agents at his July green card appointment in East Hartford. (link is external) "After more than two months in ICE custody, I am thankf  more
LEADER JEFFRIES ON MORNING JOE: "WE NEED AN IRONCLAD PATH FORWARD THAT DECISIVELY ADDRESSES THE REPUBLICAN HEALTHCARE CRISIS"
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MORNING JOE: "WE NEED AN IRONCLAD PATH FORWARD THAT DECISIVELY ADDRESSES THE REPUBLICAN HEALTHCARE CRISIS" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC's Morning Joe, where he emphasized that Democrats will continue to fight to end the government shutdown and protect the American people from the healthcare crisis Republicans have  more
LEADER JEFFRIES ON MORNING JOE: "WE NEED AN IRONCLAD PATH FORWARD THAT DECISIVELY ADDRESSES THE REPUBLICAN HEALTHCARE CRISIS"
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MORNING JOE: "WE NEED AN IRONCLAD PATH FORWARD THAT DECISIVELY ADDRESSES THE REPUBLICAN HEALTHCARE CRISIS" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC's Morning Joe, where he emphasized that Democrats will continue to fight to end the government shutdown and protect the American people from the healthcare crisis Republicans have created. WILLIE GEIST:   more
LEADER JEFFRIES: "DEMOCRATS ARE NOT GOING TO BEND AND WE'RE NOT GOING TO BREAK BECAUSE WE ARE STANDING UP FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE"
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "DEMOCRATS ARE NOT GOING TO BEND AND WE'RE NOT GOING TO BREAK BECAUSE WE ARE STANDING UP FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press availability on the House Steps where he re-emphasized that Democrats are unified and committed to fighting for a spending agreement that meets the needs of the American people.   more
LEADER JEFFRIES: "DEMOCRATS ARE NOT GOING TO BEND AND WE'RE NOT GOING TO BREAK BECAUSE WE ARE STANDING UP FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE"
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "DEMOCRATS ARE NOT GOING TO BEND AND WE'RE NOT GOING TO BREAK BECAUSE WE ARE STANDING UP FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press availability on the House Steps where he re-emphasized that Democrats are unified and committed to fighting for a spending agreement that meets the needs of the American people. LEADER JEFFRIES : Earlier  more
LOOK OUT: ORANGE COUNTY HEALTH CARE PREMIUMS SET TO INCREASE DUE TO BIG UGLY BILL
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. J. Luis Correa, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * LOOK OUT: ORANGE COUNTY HEALTH CARE PREMIUMS SET TO INCREASE DUE TO BIG UGLY BILL * SANTA ANA, Calif. -- Orange County families can expect to see significant increases to their health care premium rates starting in 2026 because of the Trump Administration's One Big Ugly Bill, which passed Congress earlier this summer and included historic cuts to Medicare, Medicaid, and did not extend enhanced   more
Lujan Statement on Trump Administration Using Shutdown As Cover to Conduct Mass Firings
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- 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
Lujan: President Trump is Using His Shutdown to Inflict Maximum Pain on New Mexico and Terminate Energy Projects That Lower Costs for Families
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- 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
Maryland Delegation Members Urge Republican Leaders to Reopen Government, Prevent Health Care Costs from Skyrocketing and Protect Rural Health Care Access
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Johnny Olszewski, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Maryland Delegation Members Urge Republican Leaders to Reopen Government, Prevent Health Care Costs from Skyrocketing and Protect Rural Health Care Access * WASHINGTON - Yesterday, U.S. Representatives Johnny Olszewski, April McClain Delaney, Sarah Elfreth, Glenn Ivey, Steny Hoyer, Kweisi Mfume, and Jamie Raskin and U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks (all D-Md.) sent a letter   more
Maryland Delegation Members Urge Republican Leaders to Reopen Government, Prevent Health Care Costs from Skyrocketing and Protect Rural Health Care Access
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. April McClain Delaney, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Maryland Delegation Members Urge Republican Leaders to Reopen Government, Prevent Health Care Costs from Skyrocketing and Protect Rural Health Care Access * WASHINGTON - Yesterday, Congresswoman April McClain Delaney and U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks were joined by U.S. Representatives Johnny Olszewski, Sarah Elfreth, Glenn Ivey, Steny Hoyer, Kweisi Mfume, and Jamie   more
McGarvey Joins 36 House Dems in Urging Trump to End Tariff-Fueled Economic Assault on Soybean Farmers
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Morgan McGarvey, D-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * McGarvey Joins 36 House Dems in Urging Trump to End Tariff-Fueled Economic Assault on Soybean Farmers * Washington, D.C. (October 16th, 2025) -- Congressman Morgan McGarvey joined 36 House Democrats in a letter to President Donald Trump highlighting the significant negative economic impact of his tariffs on soybean farmers and urging the president to immediately terminate the harmful tariffs.   more
Merkley, Wyden, Colleagues Call Out Noem's Blatant Violation of Federal Law with Partisan Airport Video
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Merkley, Wyden, Colleagues Call Out Noem's Blatant Violation of Federal Law with Partisan Airport Video * "At a time when federal employees, including TSA agents, are being asked to work without pay, this outwardly political act was not just a violation of law but an insult to the thousands of TSA employees serving in your department." Washington, D.C. - Oregon's U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron   more
Mfume, Maryland Delegation Members Urge Republican Leaders to Reopen Government, Prevent Health Care Costs from Skyrocketing and Protect Rural Health Care Access
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Kweisi Mfume, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Mfume, Maryland Delegation Members Urge Republican Leaders to Reopen Government, Prevent Health Care Costs from Skyrocketing and Protect Rural Health Care Access * WASHINGTON - Yesterday, Representative Kweisi Mfume, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks and U.S. Representatives April McClain Delaney, Steny Hoyer, Jamie Raskin, Glenn Ivey, Sarah Elfreth, and Johnny Olszewski (all D-M  more
Murphy Statement on 10th Democrat Vote Against Reopening the Government
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Gregory Murphy, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy Statement on 10th Democrat Vote Against Reopening the Government * Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D., issued the following statement after Senate Democrats blocked government funding for a tenth time: "Senate Democrats have now voted ten times against a clean, bipartisan continuing resolution that would reopen the government and keep funding at the same levels they   more
Nearly 3,000 Join Congressman Brad Sherman's Telephone Town Hall Amid Ongoing Government Shutdown
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Brad Sherman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Nearly 3,000 Join Congressman Brad Sherman's Telephone Town Hall Amid Ongoing Government Shutdown * SHERMAN OAKS, CA - On October 15th, nearly 3,000 residents joined Congressman Brad Sherman's (CA-32) live Telephone Town Hall to discuss the ongoing federal government shutdown, the rising cost of living, immigration enforcement, and the broader challenges facing the nation under the Trump Administ  more
Padilla Joins Bipartisan Push Warning Trump Administration to Obey Law on Back Pay for Furloughed Federal Workers
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla Joins Bipartisan Push Warning Trump Administration to Obey Law on Back Pay for Furloughed Federal Workers * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) joined Senators Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.), and Mark Warner (D-Va.), U.S. Representatives Don Beyer (D-Va.-08) and Steny Hoyer (D-Md.-05), and 160 o  more
Pocan, Huffman, Jayapal Lead Letter to Trump Slamming Executive Order Targeting Protected Speech
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Pocan, Huffman, Jayapal Lead Letter to Trump Slamming Executive Order Targeting Protected Speech * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02), Jared Huffman (CA-02), and Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) sent a letter to President Trump, along with 28 of their colleagues, expressing grave concerns regarding his executive order Designating Antifa as a Domestic Terrorist Organization (lin  more
President Trump Is Paying Our Troops While Senate Democrats Hold Their Paychecks at Ransom
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * President Trump Is Paying Our Troops While Senate Democrats Hold Their Paychecks at Ransom * WASHINGTON -- Democrats have made clear that they will not end their own shutdown -- even if it means America's men and women in uniform are at risk of going without pay. They've now voted ELEVEN TIMES to block troop pay. In the third week of the Democrat Government Shutdown -- 1.3 millio  more
Pressley Slams Republicans for Raising Healthcare Costs for Families, Shutting Down Government
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news: * * * Pressley Slams Republicans for Raising Healthcare Costs for Families, Shutting Down Government * "More than 35,000 of my constituents are at risk of losing their coverage altogether. None of this is acceptable and 100% preventable." "Republicans could work with Democrats to lower these costs, but instead they chose to shut down the government and continue their campaign of wholesale, widespread h  more
Pressley's Statement on Supreme Court Hearing on Voting Rights Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news: * * * Pressley's Statement on Supreme Court Hearing on Voting Rights Act * Litigation Against VRA is Latest in Republicans' Attacks on Voting Rights and Black Political Power WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) issued the following statement on the Supreme Court's hearing oral arguments on Louisiana v. Callais, the latest in a series of Republican-led attacks on the Voting Rights Act and  more
Ranking Member Larsen Praises Coast Guard for the Success of Operation Pacific Viper
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Washington, ranking member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Larsen Praises Coast Guard for the Success of Operation Pacific Viper Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) released the following statement following the U.S. Coast Guard's announcement of the overwhelming success of Operation Pacific Viper. "The United S  more
Ranking Member Maxine Waters Demands Answers From Treasury Secretary Bessent Following Trump's Argentina Bailout
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 16, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Maxine Waters Demands Answers from Treasury Secretary Bessent Following Trump's Argentina Bailout Waters Also Requests Chairman Hill Organize Member Briefing with Treasury * Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, sent a letter to U.S. Departme  more
Ranking Member Morelle Demands GOP Restore Public Access to IG Reports After Trump Defunds CIGIE
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, ranking member of the House Administration Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Morelle Demands GOP Restore Public Access to IG Reports After Trump Defunds CIGIE Rochester, New York - Rep. Joe Morelle (NY-25), the top Democrat on the Committee on House Administration, called on Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune to establish a dedicated platform to host Legislative Branch Inspector Ge  more
Ranking Member Pingree: Trump's EPA is Failing to Protect Americans from 'Forever Chemical' Contamination
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Pingree: Trump's EPA is Failing to Protect Americans from 'Forever Chemical' Contamination * Maine Congresswoman Chellie Pingree, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Interior and Environment Subcommittee, is calling for transparency and immediate action from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) after it was reported the Agency is withholding a long-delayed "forever chemic  more
Ranking Member Robert Garcia Demands Pam Bondi Stop the White House Epstein Cover-Up
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 16, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Robert Garcia Demands Pam Bondi Stop the White House Epstein Cover-Up; Explain Maxwell Prison Transfer Today, Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, demanded Attorney General Pam Bondi end her efforts to obstruct the Committee's investigation into  more
Ranking Member Shaheen Calls for Answers From Secretaries Bessent and Rubio on $20 Billion Bailout to Argentina While Americans are Struggling
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 16, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Shaheen Calls for Answers from Secretaries Bessent and Rubio on $20 Billion Bailout to Argentina while Americans are Struggling Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, sent a letter to Secretary of Treasury Scott Bessent and Secretary of State   more
Ranking Member Shaheen Issues Statement on President Trump and Putin Meeting in Hungary
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 16, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Shaheen Issues Statement on President Trump and Putin Meeting in Hungary Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued a statement following the announcement by President Trump that he intends to meet with President Vladimir Putin in Hungary:   more
Ranking Members Warren Issues Letter to Commerce Lutnick on Staffing Levels at Bureau of Industry & Security
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following letter on Oct. 15, 2025: * * * To: The Honorable Howard Lutnick, Secretary, Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20230 Dear Secretary Lutnick: I write today to request information regarding staffing levels at the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) and the ability of the agency to comply with its stat  more
Ranking Members Warren Issues Letter to Secretary Turner on Staffing Levels at HUD
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following letter on Oct. 15, 2025: * * * To: The Honorable Scott Turner, Secretary, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th St. SW, Washington, D.C. 20410 Dear Secretary Turner: I write today to request information regarding staffing levels at the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the ability of HUD to serve the   more
Ranking Members Warren, Wyden Issue Letter to Secretary Bessent on Staffing Levels at Treasury Dept.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, and Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following letter on Oct. 15, 2025: * * * To: The Honorable Scott Bessent, Secretary, Department of the Treasury, 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20220 Dear Secretary Bessent: We write today to request information regarding staffing levels at the Departmen  more
Rep. Aguilar Highlights How Republican Health Care Cuts Threaten Care for Inland Empire Seniors and Adults with Disabilities
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Aguilar Highlights How Republican Health Care Cuts Threaten Care for Inland Empire Seniors and Adults with Disabilities * Democrats are fighting back against Donald Trump and Republicans' 'Big Ugly Law,' which guts Medicaid by $1 trillion, and are calling on Republicans to negotiate a bipartisan funding bill that protects Americans' health care Rep. Pete Aguilar recently held a press confe  more
Rep. Chu Leads 31 Members in Demanding Accountability Following Death of 39-Year-Old Ismael Ayala-Uribe in ICE Custody
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Chu Leads 31 Members in Demanding Accountability Following Death of 39-Year-Old Ismael Ayala-Uribe in ICE Custody * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, Rep Judy Chu (CA-28) led 31 Members of Congress in a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Noem and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)Acting Director Lyons demanding answers and accountability regarding the untimely death of   more
Rep. Craig Calls on President Trump to Roll Back Illegal Tariffs, Provide Relief to America's Soybean Farmers
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Craig Calls on President Trump to Roll Back Illegal Tariffs, Provide Relief to America's Soybean Farmers * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Representative and Ranking Member of the House Committee on Agriculture Angie Craig called on President Trump to roll back his unconstitutional, country-specific "Liberation Day" tariffs and provide relief to soybean farmers in Minnesota and across the country  more
Rep. Mullin responds to Trump's Threat to Deploy the National Guard to San Francisco
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Mullin responds to Trump's Threat to Deploy the National Guard to San Francisco * Rep. Kevin Mullin, who represents California's 15th Congressional District that includes portions of San Francisco and San Mateo counties, issued the following in response to Trump's threat to send the National Guard: "San Francisco officials have taken steadfast steps to address the needs of residents and bu  more
Rep. Neguse: "It's time Donald Trump and Republicans finally see the writing on the wall and work with Democrats to reopen the government and address the healthcare crisis."
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Joseph Neguse, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Neguse: "It's time Donald Trump and Republicans finally see the writing on the wall and work with Democrats to reopen the government and address the healthcare crisis." * Washington, D.C. -- On day 15 of President Trump's government shutdown, Republican leadership continues to refuse to call the House back into session. Meanwhile, Colorado Congressman Joe Neguse and his Democratic colleagues   more
Rep. Panetta Leads 33 Colleagues in Opposition to Illegal Federalization of State National Guards
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Panetta Leads 33 Colleagues in Opposition to Illegal Federalization of State National Guards * Washington, DC - United States Representatives Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), Sam Liccardo (CA-16), Jared Huffman (CA-02) and Zoe Lofgren (CA-18), today led 33 Democratic colleagues in opposition to illegal federalization of state national guards. In a letter to President Donald Trump, the lawmakers arg  more
Republican Shutdown Day 16: Senator Murray Calls on Republicans to Quit Hiding From Their Constituents and Prevent Health Care Costs From Skyrocketing
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 16, 2025: * * * REPUBLICAN SHUTDOWN DAY 16: Senator Murray Calls on Republicans to Quit Hiding from Their Constituents and Prevent Health Care Costs from Skyrocketing KFF: Most Republicans and MAGA Supporters Say Congress Should Extend the Enhanced ACA Tax Credits Set to Expire Next Year * Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of   more
REPUBLICAN SHUTDOWN DAY 3: From Premium Hikes to Utilities, President Trump's Shutdown is Making Life More Expensive
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- 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
Rosen Delivers Floor Speech Celebrating Release of Living Israeli Hostages
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen Delivers Floor Speech Celebrating Release of Living Israeli Hostages * Watch the full speech HERE. WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) delivered a floor speech celebrating the release of the remaining, living hostages; calling on Hamas to quickly return the remains of the deceased hostages; and urging the Trump administration and her Senate colleagues to work towards further imple  more
Sen. Rick Scott Asks Treasury Sec. Bessent to Review China's Land Grab in Fire-Ravaged California
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott Asks Treasury Sec. Bessent to Review China's Land Grab in Fire-Ravaged California * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, Senator Rick Scott sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent thanking him for his work with President Trump to stand up for the American people by confronting and mitigating the threats posed by Communist China. As part of these efforts, Senator Scott asks Secretary  more
Sen. Rick Scott Leads Resolution Condemning Attacks Against Federal Law Enforcement in Illinois
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott Leads Resolution Condemning Attacks Against Federal Law Enforcement in Illinois * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Rick Scott and Marsha Blackburn introduced a resolution condemning the despicable, violent attacks against federal law enforcement in Chicago and the state of Illinois. Senator Rick Scott said, "It's disgusting to see violence against our federal law enforcement officer  more
Sen. Schiff Joins Sens. Blumenthal and Reed in Calling Out Noem's Blatant Violation of Hatch Act with Partisan Airport Video
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Sen. Schiff Joins Sens. Blumenthal and Reed in Calling Out Noem's Blatant Violation of Hatch Act with Partisan Airport Video * Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Jack Reed (D-R.I.) to call out Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem for violating federal law by asking airports to play blatantly partisan  more
Senator Moody Honors Service Members Lost in Abbey Gate Bombing During Biden's Botched Withdrawal of Afghanistan, Cosponsors National Day of Remembrance Resolution
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Moody Honors Service Members Lost in Abbey Gate Bombing During Biden's Botched Withdrawal of Afghanistan, Cosponsors National Day of Remembrance Resolution Senator Ashley Moody is cosponsoring a joint resolution, S.J.Res.79, to honor the lives of the 13 brave U.S. service members lost in the bombing at Abbey Gate in Kabul on August 26, 2021 during Biden's botched withdrawal of Afghanis  more
Senators Andy Kim and Cory Booker Joint Statement Condemning Trump's Termination of Gateway Tunnel Project Funding
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Sen. Andy Kim, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Andy Kim and Cory Booker Joint Statement Condemning Trump's Termination of Gateway Tunnel Project Funding * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, New Jersey Senators Andy Kim and Cory Booker released the following statement condemning President Trump for terminating congressionally approved funding for the critical Gateway Tunnel Project: "Threatening to cut funding for Gateway is a direct attack on N  more
Senators Murray and Schumer, Americans Who Rely on ACA Tax Credits Call on Republicans to Prevent Premiums From Skyrocketing for Millions
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 16, 2025: * * * Senators Murray and Schumer, Americans Who Rely on ACA Tax Credits Call on Republicans to Prevent Premiums from Skyrocketing for Millions KFF: Most Republicans and MAGA Supporters Say Congress Should Extend the Enhanced ACA Tax Credits Set to Expire Next Year KFF: ACA Marketplace Premium Payments Will More than Double on Average   more
Statement from U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez on Reports of ICE's Increasingly Aggressive Mass Deportation Tactics
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Gabriel Vasquez, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez on Reports of ICE's Increasingly Aggressive Mass Deportation Tactics * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) issued the following statement in response to recent reports of ICE's use of increasingly aggressive tactics across the country, including in Chicago and Los Angeles, such as haphazard detentions, use of full-b  more
Thune: Schumer Shutdown Day 16
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Thune: Schumer Shutdown Day 16 * Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune's remarks below (as delivered): "Mr. President, this morning we will offer my Democrat colleagues yet another opportunity to vote to reopen the government. "To vote to reopen the government with a cle  more
TOMORROW: Welch to Tour Drought-Impacted Farm in Orwell, Discuss Path to Disaster Aid
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * TOMORROW: Welch to Tour Drought-Impacted Farm in Orwell, Discuss Path to Disaster Aid * ORWELL, VT -- On Friday, October 17 th at 11:00 AM, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Subcommittee on Rural Development, Energy, and Credit, will join Addison County farmers and legislators at Lazy Dog Farm in Orwell for a drought-impact tour to hear from farmers navigating  more
Trahan, Colleagues Demand Trump Administration Reverse Firings of Federal Addiction & Mental Health Workers
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Lori Trahan, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Trahan, Colleagues Demand Trump Administration Reverse Firings of Federal Addiction & Mental Health Workers * LOWELL, MA - Yesterday, Representatives Lori Trahan (MA-03), Paul Tonko (NY-20), Don Beyer (VA-08), Madeleine Dean (PA-04), Brittany Pettersen (CO-07), and Andrea Salinas (OR-06) called on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to immediately reinstate illegally fired st  more
Tuberville Demands Telecommunications Companies Turn Over All Private Records Provided to Jack Smith
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Tuberville Demands Telecommunications Companies Turn Over All Private Records Provided to Jack Smith * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-IA) in sending letters to four telecommunications companies requesting they provide to Congress all records that were secretly handed over to former Special Counsel Jack Smith as part   more
VIDEO: Lujan on MSNBC -- Trump's Shutdown is Hurting Americans
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- 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
Warren on Funding Bill: "I Refuse to Support Trump's Chaos and Republicans Inflicting Higher Costs on Americans"
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren on Funding Bill: "I Refuse to Support Trump's Chaos and Republicans Inflicting Higher Costs on Americans" * Washington, D.C. - Following her vote against proceeding to Republicans' Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026, Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) released the following statement: "While the Republicans shut down the government and refuse to even come to the table   more
Warren Presses Treasury Secretary Bessent on Plans to Provide An Additional $20 Billion to Argentina Amid A Government Shutdown
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * ** Warren Presses Treasury Secretary Bessent on Plans to Provide An Additional $20 Billion to Argentina Amid A Government Shutdown "President Trump does not appear to be interested in meaningfully addressing any of the country's pressing problems." "Instead, during a government shutdown, his Administration is working t  more
Warren Presses Trump Administration Officials on Additional Illegal Mass Firings of Federal Employees Amidst Trump's Government Shutdown
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 16, 2025: * * * Warren Presses Trump Administration Officials on Additional Illegal Mass Firings of Federal Employees Amidst Trump's Government Shutdown These new RIFs will only further incapacitate the agency and make it difficult--if not impossible--for it to serve the American public." * U.S. Senator Elizabeth   more
Welch Calls on Republicans to Help Democrats Rescue American Families and Extend ACA Tax Credits: "There is absolutely no excuse for us to delay--this is the urgency of now."
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch Calls on Republicans to Help Democrats Rescue American Families and Extend ACA Tax Credits: "There is absolutely no excuse for us to delay--this is the urgency of now." * Typical family of four in Vermont making $130,000 will face a $22,000 spike in annual health care premiums if Republicans refuse to extend ACA subsidies WASHINGTON, D.C. - On the Senate floor, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.  more
Welch Urges USDA to Help Drought-Impacted Vermont Farmers Access Disaster Assistance
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch Urges USDA to Help Drought-Impacted Vermont Farmers Access Disaster Assistance * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Subcommittee on Rural Development, Energy, and Credit, called on the Trump Administration to help drought-impacted Vermont farmers access urgently-needed disaster assistance. The Senator requested that the U.S. Department   more
Welch Vows to Protect Health Care for All Americans: "What we're fighting for is health care, regardless of who you voted for."
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch Vows to Protect Health Care for All Americans: "What we're fighting for is health care, regardless of who you voted for." * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) joined U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Sens. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Tina Smith (D-Minn.), and Ed Markey (D-Mass.) on Day 16 of the Republicans' government shut  more
With New Yorkers Set To Pay Thousands More For Health Insurance, Gillibrand Details Impact Of Rising Premiums On New York Families
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * With New Yorkers Set To Pay Thousands More For Health Insurance, Gillibrand Details Impact Of Rising Premiums On New York Families * Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) held a virtual press conference to fight for New York families who will suffer from the impact of rising health insurance premiums if Affordable Care Act subsidies are not extended before the end of the year. She cal  more
Wyden Blasts Trump Weaponization of IRS Against Progressive Speech
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 16, 2025: * * * Wyden Blasts Trump Weaponization of IRS Against Progressive Speech Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today issued the following statement on a new report that the Trump administration is weaponizing the IRS with politically-motivated targeting of progressive individuals and organizations: "Donald Trump believes he'  more
Wyden Calls on Trump DEA to Crack Down on Fentanyl Middlemen
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden Calls on Trump DEA to Crack Down on Fentanyl Middlemen * Senator's letter sounds alarm on foreign chemical brokers aiding in fentanyl production and distribution in the United States Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today called on the Trump administration to take swift action to crack down on foreign middlemen known as "chemical brokers" that play a growing role in procuring t  more