WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- America's Future Inc., North Port, Florida, submitted a public comment letter to the Election Assistance Commission emphasizing the need for documentary proof of U.S. citizenship in the federal voter registration process. This initiative aligns with President Trump's Executive Order 14248, which was aimed at preserving the integrity of American elections. The organization, founded in 1946, has a mission that includes educating citizens about their rights and protecting th  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Blackburn Leads Colleagues in Calling for DOJ Investigation into Jack Smith for Spying on Republican Members of Congress * NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Today, U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn led Members of Congress who were spied on by President Joe Biden's Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in sending a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi urging her to refer former Special Counsel Jack Smith to   more

NEW YORK, Oct. 18 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news on Oct. 16, 2025: * * * City of New York Files Lawsuit Against U.S. Department of Education Seeking to Protect $47 Million in Federal Education Grants for New York City Public Schools The City of New York today announced a new lawsuit filed against the U.S. Department of Education (U.S. DOE), U.S. DOE Secretary Linda McMahon, and two other members of the U.S. DOE to protect grant funding that New York City Public Sc  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney Calls Out Schumer and Jeffries' Hypocrisy as Democrats Celebrate Their Own Government Shutdown * Washington, DC -- Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today called out the hypocrisy of Democrat leaders, including Senator Chuck Schumer and Representative Hakeem Jeffries, as the government shutdown enters its third week. Democrats are keeping the government closed while dema  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following news release: * * * Federal Reserve Board denies application by Canandaigua National Corporation * The Federal Reserve Board on Friday denied an application by Canandaigua National Corporation, of Canandaigua, New York. The firm provided a complementary activity notice to the Board proposing to engage in certain activity that would obligate it to acquire real property. Bank holding companies are generally prohibited from inves  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand, Colleagues Press Trump Administration To Address Student Loan Default Crisis And Prevent Economic Disaster * Nearly 280,000 New Yorkers are at risk of student loan default U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) is pressing the Trump administration to provide relief for New Yorkers at risk of defaulting on their student loans. Senator Gillibrand joined Senate Democratic Leader   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Goldman, Takano, and Torres Condemn Trump Administration's Erasure of LGBTQ+ History at Stonewall National Monument 72 Lawmakers Demand the National Park Service Restore References to Transgender and Queer Americans Removed from Stonewall Monument and Other Sites * Congressmen Dan Goldman (NY-10), Congressional Equality Caucus Chair Mark Takano (CA-41) and Congressional Equality Caucus Co-Chair  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks Urges Trump to Attend Key Indo-Pacific Summits to Demonstrate U.S. Leadership * Washington, D.C. -- Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, led a bipartisan letter to President Trump urging him to attend the East Asia Summit (EAS) in Malaysia, the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in South K  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Jeffries to Johnson: Swear in Representative-elect Grijalva at tomorrow's pro forma session * The Hon. Mike Johnson Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives H-232, The Capitol Washington, D.C. 20515 Dear Speaker Johnson: I write to demand that you swear in Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva at the pro forma session scheduled to take place on Friday, October 17. Her election  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "HEALTHCARE PREMIUMS, COPAYS AND DEDUCTIBLES ARE ABOUT TO SKYROCKET" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press availability where he emphasized that Democrats remain ready to negotiate a bipartisan spending agreement that meets the needs of the American people and fixes the Republican healthcare crisis, but Republicans remain out of   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "HEALTHCARE PREMIUMS, COPAYS AND DEDUCTIBLES ARE ABOUT TO SKYROCKET" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press availability where he emphasized that Democrats remain ready to negotiate a bipartisan spending agreement that meets the needs of the American people and fixes the Republican healthcare crisis, but Republicans remain out of town. LEADER JEFFRIES :   more

NEW YORK, Oct. 18 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news on Oct. 16, 2025: * * * Mayor Adams, NYPD Commissioner Tisch Announce Largest-in-the-Nation Domestic Violence Investigative Unit to Strengthen Support for Survivors, Enhance Officer Training, and Deliver Justice for Domestic Violence Cases New Unit to Have Approximately 450 Dedicated Domestic Violence Investigators to Solve Cases Faster, Build Stronger Relationships with Domestic Violence Survivors * New York City  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Meeks Issues Statement on Zelensky Meeting * Washington, DC -- Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today issued a statement on President Trump's meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. "Once again, President Trump failed to deliver today on providing any support for Ukraine, and instead continues to appease Vladimir Putin throug  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 17, 2025: * * * Meeks Issues Statement on Zelensky Meeting Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today issued a statement on President Trump's meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. "Once again, President Trump failed to deliver today on providing any support for Ukraine, and   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 17, 2025: * * * Meeks Marks the 2nd Anniversary of the October 7th Terrorist Attacks Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on the second anniversary of the October 7th terrorist attack in Israel carried out by Hamas. "On this solemn anniversary, we pause to re  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Meeks Urges Trump to Attend Key Indo-Pacific Summits to Demonstrate U.S. Leadership Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, led a bipartisan letter to President Trump urging him to attend the East Asia Summit (EAS) in Malaysia, the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in South Korea,  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The New York State Department of Health issued a report providing a comprehensive global health update, summarizing key trends and developments in infectious diseases worldwide. The report highlights ongoing outbreaks and emerging threats that bear significant implications for public health professionals and policymakers, emphasizing New York's critical role as a global travel and population hub. The update underscores the persistence of diseases such as mpox, w  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- The National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO), New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) in response to the agency's Request for Information aimed at supporting the nationwide deployment of automated vehicles (AVs). The letter underscores the organization's commitment to ensuring that future autonomous transportation solutions are safe, equitable, and beneficial for urban environments. NACTO represen  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Nat's Nuts Issues Allergy Alert on Potential Undeclared Cashews in Nat's Nuts Brand Cinnamon Whiskey Pecans Summary Company Announcement Date: October 17, 2025 FDA Publish Date: October 17, 2025 Product Type: Food & Beverages Reason for Announcement: Undeclared cashews Company Name: Nat's Nuts Brand Name: Nat's Nuts Product Description: Cinnamon  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 (TNSLrpt) -- The National Association of Higher Education Systems and Good Rebellion, Brooklyn, New York, issued a report detailing the second phase of the College Is Worth It (CIWI 2) campaign, a groundbreaking national initiative designed to reshape public perceptions about the value of a college degree. The report highlights how the campaign's influencer-led, digital storytelling approach successfully engaged students, families, and recent graduates to promote higher educa  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 (TNSLrpt) -- The Pembina Institute, Ottawa, Canada, issued a report advocating for the adoption of demand-side management (DSM) as a critical strategy to enhance Alberta's energy system while supporting economic growth through building retrofits. The report highlights that DSM programs, which utilities use to incentivize energy efficiency and load management, have proven successful across North America but are currently absent in Alberta's deregulated electricity market. The  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise: Hardworking Americans Paying the Price for Schumer's Shutdown * Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.), and House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers (R-Ala.) to discuss the radical shift in the Democrat party and Chuck Schumer's efforts to appease extreme leftists by   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise: Hardworking Americans Paying the Price for Schumer's Shutdown * WASHINGTON, D.C. --Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.), and House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers (R-Ala.) to discuss the radical shift in the Democrat party and Chuck Schumer's efforts to appease extreme leftists b  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * 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 Next Year if Enhanced Premium Tax Credits Expire WATCH : fu  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Rep. Thomas Suozzi, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Suozzi Bipartisan Resolution Celebrates "Italian and Italian-American Heritage Month" * Washington, DC --Congressman Tom Suozzi (D--Nassau, Queens), a first-generation Italian American, has co-sponsored and introduced a resolution declaring October 2025 as "Italian and Italian-American Heritage Month." The bipartisan resolution, led alongside Reps. DeLauro (D-CT), Rulli (R-OH), and Amodei (R-NV)  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Rep. Thomas Suozzi, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Suozzi, Ukraine Caucus Send Bipartisan Letter to President Trump Ahead of Friday Meeting with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy * Washington, DC - Today, Problem Solvers Co-Chair Tom Suozzi (D-NY), alongside the bipartisan Ukrainian Congressional Caucus Co-Chairs Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Congressman Mike Quigley (D-IL), Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC), and  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- 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. 18 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Warren Calls for Trump Administration to Release Critical September Employment Data Before Fed Meets to Set Monetary Policy Affecting All Americans U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, sent a letter to Russell Vought, Director of the Offi  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 (TNSLrpt) -- Weil, Gotshal and Manges, New York, issued a report analyzing the latest Weil European Distress Index (WEDI), which indicates a slight decline in corporate distress levels across Europe as of August 2025. The report provides a detailed sectoral and country-level overview of financial stress indicators affecting European businesses. According to Weil, the aggregate distress index fell to 3.4 from 3.7 in the previous quarter, suggesting a modest easing of corporat  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 (TNSLrpt) -- YouthNPower issued a report detailing the findings of its pioneering direct cash transfer pilot designed specifically for young people transitioning out of foster care in New York City. The pilot provided 100 youth aged 18 to 22 with $1,000 in unconditional monthly cash payments for 12 months starting in June 2023. This transformative support helped participants experience increased stability, autonomy, and improved life outcomes across multiple domains critical  more