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Tipoffs: President Trump & Congress

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A Pending Health Care Catastrophe: $32 Million Loss Projected for Virginia's Community-Based Health Centers
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * A Pending Health Care Catastrophe: $32 Million Loss Projected for Virginia's Community-Based Health Centers * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) are issuing a warning today about an impending catastrophe for Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) - the community-based health care providers that deliver comprehensive primary and preventative health services to   more
A Pending Health Care Catastrophe: $32 Million Loss Projected for Virginia's Community-Based Health Centers
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * A Pending Health Care Catastrophe: $32 Million Loss Projected for Virginia's Community-Based Health Centers * WASHINGTON - U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) are issuing a warning today about an impending catastrophe for Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) - the community-based health care providers that deliver comprehensive primary and preventative health services to low-inc  more
Amid Efforts to Reopen Government, Shaheen Hosts Health Care Roundtable on Importance of Extending ACA Enhanced Premium Tax Credits
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Amid Efforts to Reopen Government, Shaheen Hosts Health Care Roundtable on Importance of Extending ACA Enhanced Premium Tax Credits * (Concord, NH) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), author of bicameral legislation that would permanently extend the ACA enhanced premium tax credits, continued her "Affordability Action Tour" with a roundtable discussion at New Futures with health care advoc  more
Amo Tours RI Food Bank Seeing Need Spike Caused by Republican Shutdown and SNAP Cuts
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on Oct. 20, 2025: * * * Amo Tours RI Food Bank Seeing Need Spike Caused by Republican Shutdown and SNAP Cuts * PROVIDENCE, RI - Today, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI) toured the Rhode Island Community Food Bank and met with Rhode Islanders harmed by President Donald Trump and Republicans' shutdown and cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). President Trump and Congressional Republicans'   more
Balderson Introduces Bill to Unleash American Energy, Guarantee U.S. Energy Security
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Rep. Troy Balderson, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Balderson Introduces Bill to Unleash American Energy, Guarantee U.S. Energy Security * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Troy Balderson (OH-12) today introduced a bill to unleash American energy dominance, ensure U.S. energy independence, and support an all-of-the-above approach that guarantees affordable, reliable energy based on evidence and science rather than far-left "green new deal" political ideo  more
Blumenthal & Robert Garcia Open Probe Into CBP & ICE's Detention of U.S. Citizens, Federal Immigration Agent's Disproportionate use of Force
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal & Robert Garcia Open Probe Into CBP & ICE's Detention of U.S. Citizens, Federal Immigration Agent's Disproportionate use of Force * [WASHINGTON, DC] - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, and U.S. Representative Robert Garcia (D-CA), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform today opene  more
CBO Report: Trump's Big Ugly Bill Includes $8.8 Billion Handout for Pharmaceutical Companies
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 20, 2025: * * * New CBO Report: Trump's Big Ugly Bill Includes $8.8 Billion Handout for Pharmaceutical Companies Today, Democratic Health Committee leaders released a joint statement following a new report from the independent Congressional Budget Office (CBO) on a provision included in President Trump's Big Ugly Bill that will drive up prescription drug p  more
CBO Report: Trump's Big Ugly Bill Includes $8.8 Billion Handout for Pharmaceutical Companies
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 20, 2025: * * * New CBO Report: Trump's Big Ugly Bill Includes $8.8 Billion Handout for Pharmaceutical Companies Today, Democratic Health Committee leaders released a joint statement following a new report from the independent Congressional Budget Office (CBO) on a provision included in President Trump's Big Ugly Bill that will drive  more
CBO Report: Trump's Big Ugly Bill Includes $8.8 Billion Handout for Pharmaceutical Companies
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 20, 2025: * * * New CBO Report: Trump's Big Ugly Bill Includes $8.8 Billion Handout for Pharmaceutical Companies Today, Democratic Health Committee leaders released a joint statement following a new report from the independent Congressional Budget Office (CBO) on a provision included in President Trump's Big Ugly Bill that will drive up   more
Congresswoman Bynum Visits ICE Facility in Portland: "Our City is Not a Warzone"
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Rep. Janelle Bynum, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Bynum Visits ICE Facility in Portland: "Our City is Not a Warzone" * Oregon City, OR - After visiting the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in South Portland yesterday, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05) released the following statement: "I visited the ICE facility in Portland to observe the ongoing protests, and saw for myself what I've known all along: our ci  more
Cortez Masto, Horsford Sound Alarm as Trump Admin Stalls Development of Critical Solar Energy Projects
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto, Horsford Sound Alarm as Trump Admin Stalls Development of Critical Solar Energy Projects * As DOI Creates Hurdles for Renewable Energy Sources, Nevadans Will Pay More for Electricity Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), Congressman Steven Horsford (D-Nev.-04), Senator Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), Congresswoman Dina Titus (D-Nev.-01) and Congresswo  more
Dexter: "Portland sees this authoritarian takeover for what it is, and we will not bend the knee"
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Rep. Maxine Dexter, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Dexter: "Portland sees this authoritarian takeover for what it is, and we will not bend the knee" * WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. (OR-03) released the following statement after the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals granted the federal government's motion to stay the first Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) blocking the president's order to deploy federalized Oregon National   more
Duckworth Calls for Investigation into Federal Agents' Excessive Use of Force in Chicago
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth Calls for Investigation into Federal Agents' Excessive Use of Force in Chicago * October 20, 2025 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) called for an independent investigation into the outrageous use of force by federal agents involved in "Operation Midway Blitz" in Chicago. In a letter to the Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Inspector General and (OIG) and De  more
Fischer Urges Trump Admin. to Prioritize America's Ranchers
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Fischer Urges Trump Admin. to Prioritize America's Ranchers * U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) released the following statement urging President Trump to prioritize America's ranchers over importing foreign beef: "Since hearing the president's comments suggesting the U.S. would buy beef from Argentina, I've been in touch with his administration and my colleagues to seek clarity and express my de  more
Following Massive Staff Reductions & Chaotic Reorganizations At The Social Security Administration, Gillibrand And Wyden Demand Action To Protect Beneficiaries From Fraud And Abuse
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Following Massive Staff Reductions & Chaotic Reorganizations At The Social Security Administration, Gillibrand And Wyden Demand Action To Protect Beneficiaries From Fraud And Abuse * Senate Aging Committee Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-OR) are demanding answers about how Trump administration cuts and reorganizations at the So  more
Friends of Australia Caucus Statement on President Trump-Prime Minister Albanese Meeting
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Friends of Australia Caucus Statement on President Trump-Prime Minister Albanese Meeting * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Co-Chairs of the bipartisan Friends of Australia Caucus Congressman Joe Courtney (D-CT), Ranking Member of the Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, and Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX), Chair Emeritus of the House Foreign Affairs Committee issued the following joint state  more
Goodlander Calls for Reversal of HHS RIFs Decimating Addiction and Recovery Resources During Substance Use Prevention Month
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Rep. Maggie Goodlander, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Goodlander Calls for Reversal of HHS RIFs Decimating Addiction and Recovery Resources During Substance Use Prevention Month * Concord, N.H. - Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander, a member of the Bipartisan Fentanyl Prevention Caucus, joined 35 of her colleagues in calling on Secretary Kennedy to reverse reductions in force that laid off Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administratio  more
Heinrich, Lujan Introduce Legislation to Protect New Mexico Federal Contract Workers During Trump's Shutdown
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich, Lujan Introduce Legislation to Protect New Mexico Federal Contract Workers During Trump's Shutdown * The bill will ensure federal contract workers, including low-wage food service, security, and custodial staff, are fairly compensated for the wages and benefits lost during Trump's shutdown WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M) joined U.S. Se  more
Heinrich, Lujan Introduce Legislation to Protect New Mexico Federal Contract Workers During Trump's Shutdown
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich, Lujan Introduce Legislation to Protect New Mexico Federal Contract Workers During Trump's Shutdown * The bill will ensure federal contract workers, including low-wage food service, security, and custodial staff, are fairly compensated for the wages and benefits lost during Trump's shutdown WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M) joined U.S. Sen  more
Horsford, Nevada Democrats Raise Alarm as Trump Admin Stalls Development of Solar Energy Critical to the Silver State
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nevada, issued the following news release on Oct. 20, 2025: * * * Horsford, Nevada Democrats Raise Alarm as Trump Admin Stalls Development of Solar Energy Critical to the Silver State Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) today was joined by Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01) and Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) in a letter sent to U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) Secretary Doug B  more
Hoyer Joins Representative McBath, House Democrats in Condemning Trump Administration's Latest Attacks on Special Education
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Hoyer Joins Representative McBath, House Democrats in Condemning Trump Administration's Latest Attacks on Special Education * WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) joined Representative Lucy McBath (GA-06) alongside Representatives Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10), Lateefah Simon (CA-12), and 144 House Democrats in sending a letter to Secretary of Education Linda McMahon and White House Offi  more
ICYMI: Krishnamoorthi Sounding the Alarm on Trump's Devastating Health-Care Cuts From Chicago's West Side To Rockford
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on Oct. 20, 2025: * * * ICYMI: Krishnamoorthi Sounding the Alarm on Trump's Devastating Health-Care Cuts From Chicago's West Side To Rockford * SCHAUMBURG, IL - Last week, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi visited Loretto Hospital in Chicago's Austin neighborhood and River Bluff Nursing Home in Rockford to highlight how President Trump's so-called "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" is threatening health ca  more
ICYMI: On CBS's Face the Nation, Kelly Sounds Alarm on Escalation in Venezuela, Urges Support for Ukraine, and Calls for Swift Action to End Shutdown
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: On CBS's Face the Nation, Kelly Sounds Alarm on Escalation in Venezuela, Urges Support for Ukraine, and Calls for Swift Action to End Shutdown * "We want to keep fentanyl out of the United States." "Vladimir Putin is a former KGB officer. He is a master manipulator." "The President wants to fix this premium thing, and he wants the government open. That's what we want." In case you missed   more
ICYMI: U.S. Senator Katie Britt Joins CBS's Face the Nation and CNN's State of the Union
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: U.S. Senator Katie Britt Joins CBS's Face the Nation and CNN's State of the Union * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) joined CBS' Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan as well as CNN's State of the Union with Dana Bash this weekend. In both interviews, Senator Britt discussed the impacts of Democrats' shutdown on everyday Americans and urged her Democratic colleagues to vot  more
In New Letter, Murray, Kaptur Blast Latest Mass Firings at DOE
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * In New Letter, Murray, Kaptur Blast Latest Mass Firings at DOE * Top energy appropriators underscore how Trump's shutdown RIFs will weaken efforts to lower Americans' energy costs and weaken oversight to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse Washington, D.C. -- Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Energy and Water Dev  more
In New Letter, Murray, Kaptur Blast Latest Mass Firings at DOE
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Top energy appropriators underscore how Trump's shutdown RIFs will weaken efforts to lower Americans' energy costs and weaken oversight to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, and Congresswoman Marcy Kap  more
Kamlager-Dove, Huizenga Urge President Trump to Convene Leaders' Summit with Central Asian Countries
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Kamlager-Dove, Huizenga Urge President Trump to Convene Leaders' Summit with Central Asian Countries * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on South and Central Asia Ranking Member, Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove, and Chair, Congressman Bill Huizenga, sent a letter to President Trump urging him to convene a C5+1 Leaders' Summit in Washington, D.C. on the 10th ann  more
Kennedy, Parents, And Providers Sound The Alarm On Risk Medicaid Cuts And Dept. Of Education Firings Pose To Early Intervention Care
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Kennedy, Parents, And Providers Sound The Alarm On Risk Medicaid Cuts And Dept. Of Education Firings Pose To Early Intervention Care * AMHERST, N.Y. - Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) stood today with parents, early intervention providers, and advocates to sound the alarm on the risk that enacted Medicaid cuts and illegal Department of Education firings pose to the ability to continue to provi  more
Larson Calls for Immediate Investigation into Trump Weaponization of IRS Against Political Opponents
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release on Oct. 20, 2025: * * * Larson Calls for Immediate Investigation into Trump Weaponization of IRS Against Political Opponents * East Hartford, CT - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) joined every Democrat on the Ways and Means Committee to call for immediate investigations into the Trump Administration's plan to illegally target taxpayers based on their political beliefs. The Wall Street Journal rece  more
Larson, Wasserman Schultz Lead 165 House Democrats to Halt Trump Plan to Strip Disability Benefits
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson, Wasserman Schultz Lead 165 House Democrats to Halt Trump Plan to Strip Disability Benefits * Washington, D.C. - Today, House Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson (CT-01) and Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) led a call for Social Security Commissioner Frank Bisignano to halt the Trump Administration's planned cuts to Social Security disability benefits. Presid  more
LEADER JEFFRIES: "EVERY DAY THAT PASSES BY WITHOUT ACTION, THE REPUBLICAN HEALTHCARE CRISIS GETS EVEN WORSE"
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "EVERY DAY THAT PASSES BY WITHOUT ACTION, THE REPUBLICAN HEALTHCARE CRISIS GETS EVEN WORSE" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he pointed out that House and Senate Democrats position remain unified while Donald Trump and extreme MAGA Republicans continue to be missing in action in terms of making life better f  more
LEADER JEFFRIES: "EVERY DAY THAT PASSES BY WITHOUT ACTION, THE REPUBLICAN HEALTHCARE CRISIS GETS EVEN WORSE"
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "EVERY DAY THAT PASSES BY WITHOUT ACTION, THE REPUBLICAN HEALTHCARE CRISIS GETS EVEN WORSE" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he pointed out that House and Senate Democrats position remain unified while Donald Trump and extreme MAGA Republicans continue to be missing in action in terms of making life better for the American people.   more
Lujan on President Trump's Economy: Higher Prices, Fewer Jobs, Broken Promises
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan on President Trump's Economy: Higher Prices, Fewer Jobs, Broken Promises * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M) highlighted how the Trump administration's policies have increased costs for the American people and weakened the economy, directly contradicting President Trump's campaign promise to lower costs on day one. "President Trump promised to end inflation and make A  more
Lujan Statement on Trump Administration Using Shutdown As Cover to Conduct Mass Firings
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- 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
Meeks Again Demands Answers From Secretary Rubio Over False Claim That His Foreign Aid Cuts Caused No Deaths
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Meeks Again Demands Answers from Secretary Rubio Over False Claim that His Foreign Aid Cuts Caused No Deaths Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, sent a second letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio pressing him to explain his claim before Congress that no deaths have resulted from the Tru  more
Murray, Schumer, Sanders, Baldwin, Colleagues Blast Latest HHS Firings--Underscoring How Cuts Will Gravely Weaken Work to Tackle Fentanyl Crisis, Address Maternal Mortality, & Much More
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 20, 2025: * * * Murray, Schumer, Sanders, Baldwin, Colleagues Blast Latest HHS Firings--Underscoring How Cuts Will Gravely Weaken Work to Tackle Fentanyl Crisis, Address Maternal Mortality, & Much More 31 Democratic senators lay out how Trump and RFK Jr.'s latest, illegal mass firings will make America less healthy Today, Senator Patty Murray (D  more
Murray, Schumer, Sanders, Baldwin, Colleagues Lay Out How New Mass Firings at Department of Education Will Hurt Students Nationwide
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 20, 2025: * * * Murray, Schumer, Sanders, Baldwin, Colleagues Lay Out How New Mass Firings at Department of Education Will Hurt Students Nationwide 31 Democratic senators blast Trump and McMahon's latest steps to hurt students and families, dismantle the Department of Education * Today, Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appr  more
New CBO Report: Trump's Big Ugly Bill Includes $8.8 Billion Handout for Pharmaceutical Companies
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Oct. 20, 2025: * * * New CBO Report: Trump's Big Ugly Bill Includes $8.8 Billion Handout for Pharmaceutical Companies * Washington, D.C. - Today, Democratic Health Committee leaders released a joint statement following a new report from the independent Congressional Budget Office (CBO) on a provision included in President Trump's Big Ugly Bill that will drive up prescription drug prices for Amer  more
NEW DATA: County-By-County Breakdown Shows Where Washingtonians Will Be Hardest Hit by Looming Healthcare Price Hikes
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * NEW DATA: County-By-County Breakdown Shows Where Washingtonians Will Be Hardest Hit by Looming Healthcare Price Hikes * 10.20.25 In the top 7 hardest-hit counties - Yakima, Grant, Adams, Franklin, Douglas, Chelan, and Ferry - premiums will more than double WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) released a new data analysis showing a county-by-county breakdown where of   more
Pappas Leads Call to Reverse HHS RIFs Decimating Addiction and Recovery Resources During Substance Use Prevention Month
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Pappas Leads Call to Reverse HHS RIFs Decimating Addiction and Recovery Resources During Substance Use Prevention Month * Pappas and leading members of the Addiction, Treatment, Recovery Caucus, Mental Health Caucus, and Bipartisan Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Task Force call on the Administration to immediately reinstate illegally fired SAMHSA workers Today Congressman Chris Papp  more
Ranking Member Robert Garcia Launches Investigation Into DHS With Sen. Blumenthal, Joins LA Mayor Karen Bass to Demand Accountability for Unlawful Detentions of U.S. Citizens and Immigrants by Federal Agents
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 20, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Robert Garcia Launches Investigation Into DHS with Sen. Blumenthal, Joins LA Mayor Karen Bass to Demand Accountability for Unlawful Detentions of U.S. Citizens and Immigrants by Federal Agents Investigation is a partnership between the House Oversight Committee & Senate Permanent Subcommittee on  more
Ranking Member Shaheen Statement on President Trump Meeting With Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 20, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Shaheen Statement on President Trump Meeting with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement on President Trump's meeting with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at   more
Ranking Member Shaheen Statement on President Trump's Threats to Colombia
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 20, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Shaheen Statement on President Trump's Threats to Colombia Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued a statement on President Trump's threats to terminate critical U.S. assistance to Colombia: "President Trump's threats this weekend to en  more
Reed & Whitehouse: Action to Lower Health Costs Cannot Wait
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed & Whitehouse: Action to Lower Health Costs Cannot Wait * CRANSTON, RI - President Trump promised to lower costs on day one. Instead, two hundred and seventy-three days later, President Trump's polices have increased prices and American workers are facing soaring health costs and record paycheck deductions. Democratic lawmakers are taking a stand to help lower costs and save health care. Wit  more
RELEASE: Congresswoman Friedman Hosts Healthcare Roundtable on Looming ACA Tax Credit Crisis
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Rep. Laura Friedman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Congresswoman Friedman Hosts Healthcare Roundtable on Looming ACA Tax Credit Crisis * Above: Friedman talking with Covered California and Saban Community Clinic representatives. LOS ANGELES, CA -- Today, October 20, 2025, U.S. Congresswoman Laura Friedman (CA-30) convened a conversation with healthcare experts from Covered California and Saban Community Clinic to discuss the urgent t  more
Rep. Aguilar Highlights How Republican Cuts to Medi-Cal will Devastate Inland Empire Community Health Centers
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Aguilar Highlights How Republican Cuts to Medi-Cal will Devastate Inland Empire Community Health Centers * Democrats are calling on Republicans to come to the negotiating table to find a bipartisan agreement that reopens the government and protects Americans' access to quality, affordable health care Rep. Pete Aguilar (CA-33) recently held a press conference at the Bloomington Community He  more
Rep. Aguilar on KQED: 51,000 people in my district are at risk of losing coverage because of Republican cuts to Medicaid. That's what's at stake and what's already happening.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Aguilar on KQED: 51,000 people in my district are at risk of losing coverage because of Republican cuts to Medicaid. That's what's at stake and what's already happening. * Rep. Pete Aguilar joined KQED to talk about the ongoing Republican shutdown and how Democrats are fighting tirelessly to protect Americans' health care Recently, Rep. Pete Aguilar (CA-33) joined KQED's Mina Kim to talk a  more
Rep. Craig Demands Trump Administration Reverse Decision to Decimate Office of Special Education, Rescind Illegal Layoff Notices
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Craig Demands Trump Administration Reverse Decision to Decimate Office of Special Education, Rescind Illegal Layoff Notices * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Angie Craig called on the Trump Administration to reverse its decision to execute mass layoffs in the Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS). In a letter to Office of Manageme  more
Rep. Dan Goldman Makes Official Request for NYPD to Enforce State and Local Law Against Abusive Federal Immigration Agents
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Dan Goldman Makes Official Request for NYPD to Enforce State and Local Law Against Abusive Federal Immigration Agents * ICE Agents Have Illegally Assaulted, Arrested, and Deported Numerous American Citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents Since January Former Prosecutor Goldman Lays Out Authority and Precedent for Enforcing Local Law Against Federal Agents Operating Outside Scope of Legal A  more
Rep. Dave Min Slams Trump Administration For Deprioritizing Prosecutions of Drug Cartels and Violent Offenders, Demands Answers in New Letter
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Rep. Dave Min, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Dave Min Slams Trump Administration For Deprioritizing Prosecutions of Drug Cartels and Violent Offenders, Demands Answers in New Letter * Washington, D.C. -- Following reporting (link is external) that the Trump administration deprioritized prosecutions of federal drug trafficking violations and violent offenders in order to perform routine immigration sweeps, resulting in the lowest level of p  more
Rep. Dina Titus Condemns Trump Administration Furlough of Nuclear Security Employees
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Dina Titus Condemns Trump Administration Furlough of Nuclear Security Employees * "The decision of the Trump administration to furlough 1,400 employees at the National Nuclear Security Administration puts our national security at risk. These critical employees oversee the development and maintenance of our nuclear stockpile. Without them, construction of modernized weapons and surveillance of the   more
Rep. Nancy Mace Torches Democrats For Holding America Hostage To Their Political Meltdown
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Nancy Mace Torches Democrats For Holding America Hostage To Their Political Meltdown * (Charleston, S.C. -- Congresswoman Nancy Mace (SC-01) says it's time for Democrats to stop the theatrics and start governing. Today marks day 20 of the federal government shutdown, making it the third longest in U.S. history, yet Democrats refuse to end their political tantrum.  Congresswoman Nancy Mac  more
Representative McBath Leads House Democrats in Condemning Trump Administration's Latest Attacks on Special Education
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Rep. Lucy McBath, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Representative McBath Leads House Democrats in Condemning Trump Administration's Latest Attacks on Special Education * Atlanta, GA - Representative Lucy McBath (D-GA-06), alongside Representatives Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10) and Lateefah Simon (CA-12), led House Democrats in sending a letter to Secretary of Education Linda McMahon and White House Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought st  more
Representatives DeSaulnier, McBath, and Simon Lead House Democrats in Condemning Trump Administration's Latest Attacks on Special Education
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Representatives DeSaulnier, McBath, and Simon Lead House Democrats in Condemning Trump Administration's Latest Attacks on Special Education Representatives Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10), Lucy McBath (GA-06), and Lateefah Simon (CA-12) led 117 House Democrats in sending a letter to Secretary of Education Linda McMahon and White House Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought strongly con  more
Rosen Slams Washington Republicans for Keeping Government Shut Down, Preventing Expansion of ACA Tax Credits
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen Slams Washington Republicans for Keeping Government Shut Down, Preventing Expansion of ACA Tax Credits * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) released the following statement marking the 20th day of the Republican government shutdown. Senator Rosen has repeatedly voted in favor of legislation to reopen the government and address the looming spike in health care costs ahead of   more
Scalise Calls out Democrats for Violent Rhetoric at 'Hate America' Rallies
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise Calls out Democrats for Violent Rhetoric at 'Hate America' Rallies * Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), House Freedom Caucus Chairman Andy Harris (R-Md.), and Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) to discuss the weekend's 'Hate America' rallies, the violent rhetoric at those rallies, and the n  more
Scalise Calls out Democrats for Violent Rhetoric at 'Hate America' Rallies
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise Calls out Democrats for Violent Rhetoric at 'Hate America' Rallies * WASHINGTON, D.C. --Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), House Freedom Caucus Chairman Andy Harris (R-Md.), and Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) to discuss the weekend's 'Hate America' rallies, the violent rhetoric at those rallies, and the  more
Smith Calls for Republicans to Get Back to Work, Enable Critical SOUTHCOM Oversight
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Rep. Adam Smith, D-Washington, ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Smith Calls for Republicans to Get Back to Work, Enable Critical SOUTHCOM Oversight U.S. Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement in response to the ongoing bombing campaign in the Caribbean and the early departure of Admiral Alvin Holsey, Commander of U.S. Souther  more
Speaker Johnson on Day 20 of the Democrat Shutdown: Democrats Have Satisfied the Radicals, Now They Must End the Shutdown and Vote to Reopen the Government
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson on Day 20 of the Democrat Shutdown: Democrats Have Satisfied the Radicals, Now They Must End the Shutdown and Vote to Reopen the Government * WASHINGTON -- On Day 20 of the Democrat Shutdown, Speaker Johnson held a press conference alongside House GOP Leadership, House Freedom Caucus Chairman Andy Harris, and Rep. Chip Roy to urge Senate Democrats -- now that they h  more
Speaker Johnson on Day 20 of the Democrat Shutdown: Democrats Have Satisfied the Radicals, Now They Must End the Shutdown and Vote to Reopen the Government
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson on Day 20 of the Democrat Shutdown: Democrats Have Satisfied the Radicals, Now They Must End the Shutdown and Vote to Reopen the Government * WASHINGTON -- On Day 20 of the Democrat Shutdown, Speaker Johnson held a press conference alongside House GOP Leadership, House Freedom Caucus Chairman Andy Harris, and Rep. Chip Roy to urge Senate Democrats -- now that they have their politi  more
Speaker Johnson: After Protesting Alongside the Far-Left, Democrats Should Drop the Spectacle, End Their Shutdown, and Reopen the Government
WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson: After Protesting Alongside the Far-Left, Democrats Should Drop the Spectacle, End Their Shutdown, and Reopen the Government * WASHINGTON -- On Day 19 of the Democrat Shutdown, Speaker Johnson joined Jon Karl on ABC News' This Week and Peter Doocy on Fox News' The Sunday Briefing to discuss the stark contrast between Republicans and Democrats and the ongoing "split   more
Speaker Johnson: After Protesting Alongside the Far-Left, Democrats Should Drop the Spectacle, End Their Shutdown, and Reopen the Government
WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson: After Protesting Alongside the Far-Left, Democrats Should Drop the Spectacle, End Their Shutdown, and Reopen the Government * WASHINGTON -- On Day 19 of the Democrat Shutdown, Speaker Johnson joined Jon Karl on ABC News' This Week and Peter Doocy on Fox News' The Sunday Briefing to discuss the stark contrast between Republicans and Democrats and the ongoing "split screen" between   more
Suozzi Sends Letter to President Trump, Urging him to Ensure the Bodies of his Constituent Omer Neutra and Other Deceased Hostages are Returned to Their Families
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Rep. Thomas Suozzi, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Suozzi Sends Letter to President Trump, Urging him to Ensure the Bodies of his Constituent Omer Neutra and Other Deceased Hostages are Returned to Their Families * Washington, D.C. --Yesterday, Congressman Suozzi sent a letter to President Trump thanking him for securing the Israel-Hamas ceasefire and urging him to continue his work and ensure the bodies of the deceased hostages, including two Ame  more
The Hill: Democrat Senators Fear "Getting Hammered," "Getting the Guillotine" For Ending Their Shutdown
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * The Hill: Democrat Senators Fear "Getting Hammered," "Getting the Guillotine" For Ending Their Shutdown * WASHINGTON -- Today, The Hill published a news story which exposed the Democrats fear of their Far-Left base as their motive for continuously voting to keep the government closed. "'People are going to get hammered' if they vote for the House-passed bill to reopen the government and keep it   more
Thune: Schumer Shutdown Day 20
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Thune: Schumer Shutdown Day 20 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, you have to give the Democrats credit for one thing, and that's a healthy dose of gall. "Both the House and the Senate Democrat leaders were out last week claiming that they can't fund the   more
U.S. Senators Katie Britt, Chuck Grassley, Colleagues Demand Records Provided to Jack Smith from Telecommunications Companies
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senators Katie Britt, Chuck Grassley, Colleagues Demand Records Provided to Jack Smith from Telecommunications Companies * WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) joined Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and several Republican colleagues in sending letters to four telecommunications companies requesting they provide to Congress all records that were handed over to former Special Counse  more
Velazquez Demands Answers on Trump's $20 Billion Bailout for Argentina
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Velazquez Demands Answers on Trump's $20 Billion Bailout for Argentina * WASHINGTON- Today, Congresswoman Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY) led 35 Members of Congress in demanding answers from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent regarding the Trump Administration's reported plan to extend approximately $20 billion in support to Argentina through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Exchange Stabilizati  more
Warner, Kaine Applaud Merck Investment in Elkton Vaccine Manufacturing Facility
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Kaine Applaud Merck Investment in Elkton Vaccine Manufacturing Facility * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) applauded the announcement that Merck will invest $3 billion to expand its Elkton vaccine manufacturing facility. This investment will create between 300 and 500 permanent jobs, in addition to new jobs related to construction to support the expansi  more
Warner, Kaine Applaud Merck Investment in Elkton Vaccine Manufacturing Facility
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Kaine Applaud Merck Investment in Elkton Vaccine Manufacturing Facility * WASHINGTON - U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) applauded the announcement that Merck will invest $3 billion to expand its Elkton vaccine manufacturing facility. This investment will create between 300 and 500 permanent jobs, in addition to new jobs related to construction to support the expansion. "  more
Wasserman Schultz, Larson Lead 165 House Democrats to Condemn Trump Plan to Slash Social Security Benefits
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Wasserman Schultz, Larson Lead 165 House Democrats to Condemn Trump Plan to Slash Social Security Benefits * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) and John B. Larson (CT-1) led 165 House Democrats in a call for Social Security Administration (SSA) Commissioner Frank Bisignano to halt the Trump Administration's plan to remove or sharply reduce age as a fact  more
Whitehouse Statement on Trump Targeting Army Corps Projects in Blue States
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Whitehouse Statement on Trump Targeting Army Corps Projects in Blue States Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), issued the following statement after the Trump Administration announced it was pausing $11 billion in water infrastructure projects with the Army Corps of Engineers in California, Illinois, Maryland, New York, O  more
Whitehouse Warns IMF: Caving to Political Pressure on Climate Risk Would Be a Grave Mistake
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Whitehouse Warns IMF: Caving to Political Pressure on Climate Risk Would Be a Grave Mistake Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW), is urging the International Monetary Fund to continue analyzing the risks that climate change poses to global f  more
Whitehouse, Matsui Condemn Trump's Alliance With Petrostates, Support for Unrestrained Shipping Pollution
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Whitehouse, Matsui Condemn Trump's Alliance with Petrostates, Support for Unrestrained Shipping Pollution Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee (EPW), and Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA-07), Co-Chair of the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalit  more
Wyden, Merkley, Colleagues Question YouTube, Google on Potential Quid-Pro-Quo Settlement With Trump Administration
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden, Merkley, Colleagues Question YouTube, Google on Potential Quid-Pro-Quo Settlement With Trump Administration * Senators sound alarm after YouTube settled Trump lawsuit in the midst of antitrust lawsuit by DOJ Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley said today they have joined Senate colleagues to demand answers from Google and YouTube regarding whether Google's recent $22 mil  more
Wyden, Merkley, Colleagues Request Department of Defense Inspector General Inquiry into Domestic Deployment of Military in American Cities
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden, Merkley, Colleagues Request Department of Defense Inspector General Inquiry into Domestic Deployment of Military in American Cities * "We urgently request that you initiate an inquiry into the cumulative effects of these domestic deployments of U.S. active-duty troops and the National Guard... on military readiness, resources, personnel, and our military as an institution," the lawmakers wrote  more
Wyden, Merkley, Colleagues Request Department of Defense Inspector General Inquiry into Domestic Deployment of Military in American Cities
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden, Merkley, Colleagues Request Department of Defense Inspector General Inquiry into Domestic Deployment of Military in American Cities * "We urgently request that you initiate an inquiry into the cumulative effects of these domestic deployments of U.S. active-duty troops and the National Guard... on military readiness, resources, personnel, and our military as an institution," the lawmakers wrote to  more