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Tipoffs: President Trump & Congress

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Amo Meets with Emergency Doctors Anticipating Deluge of Patients from Republicans' Shutdown and Attacks on Primary Care Access
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Amo Meets with Emergency Doctors Anticipating Deluge of Patients from Republicans' Shutdown and Attacks on Primary Care Access * Providence, RI - TODAY, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI-01) toured the pediatric and adult emergency departments at Rhode Island Hospital and Hasbro Children's Hospital in Providence. Congressman Amo spoke with emergency department providers amid the health care crisis caused   more
Arrington Applauds 9th Circuit Decision on Trump's National Guard Deployment
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Arrington Applauds 9th Circuit Decision on Trump's National Guard Deployment * Washington, D.C. - House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) issued the following statement after the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld President Trump's authority to deploy Oregon National Guard troops to restore law and order in Portland: "The Ninth Circuit just confirmed what we already knew -- President   more
Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Oceans & Atmosphere Nominee Petty Testifies Before Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation Committee
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee released the following testimony by Timothy R. Petty, President Trump's nominee to be assistant secretary of Commerce for oceans and atmosphere, from an Oct. 22, 2025, confirmation hearing: * * * Chairman Cruz, Ranking Member Cantwell, and distinguished Members of the Committee--thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today. I am deeply honored to be nominated by President Trump to serve as Assistant S  more
Bacon, Khanna Call on President Trump to Remove the Tariffs on Coffee
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Bacon, Khanna Call on President Trump to Remove the Tariffs on Coffee * Washington, DC -- Representatives Don Bacon (NE-02) and Ro Khanna (CA-17), sent a letter to President Donald Trump urging his administration to exempt coffee from reciprocal tariff measures that are driving up costs for American consumers. Reps. Khanna and Bacon also recently introduced the bipartisan "No Coffee Tax Act" to repeal  more
Baldwin Leads Colleagues Calling Out Trump's Unnecessary Mass Firing at Dept. of Education That Will Harm Students Nationwide
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Baldwin Leads Colleagues Calling Out Trump's Unnecessary Mass Firing at Dept. of Education That Will Harm Students Nationwide * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) led a group of her colleagues in slamming the Department of Education's latest mass firings and underscoring how they will hurt students nationwide. "We write with outrage at the Department of Education's latest, ill  more
Baldwin Leads Colleagues in Blasting Trump Administration for Illegal Mass Firings at Health Department
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Baldwin Leads Colleagues in Blasting Trump Administration for Illegal Mass Firings at Health Department * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) led a group of her colleagues in calling out the Trump Administration's most recent reckless mass firings at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and laying out how they will hurt Americans in every part of the country. "A go  more
Cantwell Joins Merkley During Marathon Speech Against Authoritarianism And Calls Out Trump's Tariff Tyranny: "The President Is Abusing These Powers."
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Cantwell Joins Merkley During Marathon Speech Against Authoritarianism And Calls Out Trump's Tariff Tyranny: "The President Is Abusing These Powers." * 10.22.25 In exchange on the Senate floor, the PNW colleagues highlighted the long-term impact of disrupting the export market: "When you try to get it back, the country is already in business with somebody else" Trump's trade war with China ha  more
Carbajal Demands Investigation into Trump Administration's Alleged Illegal Promotion of Partisan Messages
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Carbajal Demands Investigation into Trump Administration's Alleged Illegal Promotion of Partisan Messages * Today, U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24) sent a letter to Jamieson Greer, Acting Special Counsel, demanding that the Office of Special Counsel immediately investigate the Trump administration's apparent illegal use of government resources to promote a partisan political agenda.  more
Cassidy Joins Fox News to Discuss Today's Meeting with President Trump
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Cassidy Joins Fox News to Discuss Today's Meeting with President Trump * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) appeared today on Fox News' The Story with Martha MacCallum to discuss his working lunch this afternoon with President Trump at the White House, where Senate Republicans discussed working together to end the Schumer Shutdown. "I think for the President it has been easier t  more
Cassidy-Led Legislation to Simplify IRS Notices Passes Senate, Heads to President Trump'sDesk
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Cassidy-Led Legislation to Simplify IRS Notices Passes Senate, Heads to President Trump'sDesk * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) applauded the U.S. Senate passage of his Internal Revenue Service Math and Taxpayer Health (IRS MATH) Act to improve math error notices, an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) authority used to quickly adjust taxpayers' returns. This legislation now heads t  more
Castor, Frost, Van Hollen & Merkley Lead Colleagues in Pressing Trump Administration on Detention of 16-year-old U.S. Citizen by Israel
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Castor, Frost, Van Hollen & Merkley Lead Colleagues in Pressing Trump Administration on Detention of 16-year-old U.S. Citizen by Israel * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representatives Kathy Castor (FL-14) and Maxwell Frost (FL-10) and U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (MD) and Jeff Merkley (OR) are leading 10 members of the House and 13 Senators in pressing the Trump Administration on the detention of Mohamm  more
Chair Cassidy Delivers Remarks During Second Hearing on Reforming Labor Law, Strengthening Workers' Rights
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news on Oct. 22, 2025: * * * Chair Cassidy Delivers Remarks During Second Hearing on Reforming Labor Law, Strengthening Workers' Rights U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, delivered remarks during today's hearing on reforming federal labor law to protect worker freedo  more
CLARKE ISSUES STATEMENT ON CANAL STREET ICE RAID
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CLARKE ISSUES STATEMENT ON CANAL STREET ICE RAID * BROOKLYN, N.Y. -- Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke issued the following statement: "On seemingly nothing more than a radical-right influencer's instructions, New York City tragically faced a reality yesterday that too many other communities across our nation have known since Donald Trump took power: ICE goons descending upon our streets, br  more
Congressman Biggs Introduces Legislation Requiring DHS to Publicize Final Orders of Deportation
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Biggs Introduces Legislation Requiring DHS to Publicize Final Orders of Deportation * Today, Congressman Andy Biggs (R-AZ) introduced the Deportation Disclosure Act. The bill would require the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to make public the name, photograph, aliases, and last known state of residence for all illegal aliens with final removal orders from the United States. In Sept  more
CONGRESSMAN CARLOS GIMENEZ BACKS PRESIDENT TRUMP'S PROPOSAL TO REMOVE NICARAGUA FROM THE CAFTA
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Rep. Carlos Gimenez, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN CARLOS GIMENEZ BACKS PRESIDENT TRUMP'S PROPOSAL TO REMOVE NICARAGUA FROM THE CAFTA * MIAMI, FL -- Today, Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez released the following statement after President Donald Trump proposed removing Nicaragua from the Central America Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA) and imposing 100% tariffs on the dictatorial Ortega regime. "As the representative of the City of Sweetwate  more
Congressman Crow Outlines His New Vision for American Foreign Policy
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Crow Outlines His New Vision for American Foreign Policy * WASHINGTON -- Today, Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO-06), a former Army Ranger and Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and Armed Services Committees, presented his new vision for American foreign policy.In remarks delivered at the Center for American Progress (CAP), Congressman Crow offered a new affirmativ  more
Congressman Ivey Joins Protect Our Care to Highlight Impacts of GOP Healthcare Crisis
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Rep. Glenn Ivey, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Ivey Joins Protect Our Care to Highlight Impacts of GOP Healthcare Crisis Today, U.S. Representatives Grace Meng (NY-06), Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), Glenn Ivey (MD-04), Darren Soto (FL-09), Jill Tokuda (HI-02), Nikema Williams (GA-05), and Nydia Velazquez (NY-07) joined Protect Our Care and leading civil rights and health advocacy organizations to hig  more
CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE JOINS EFFORT TO COUNTER TRUMP ADMINISTRATON'S ATTACKS ON SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE JOINS EFFORT TO COUNTER TRUMP ADMINISTRATON'S ATTACKS ON SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES * (Washington, D.C.)--Today, Congressman Joe Morelle fought back against the Trump administration's decision to fire thousands of employees from the U.S. Department of Education, including those with oversight of Special Education and other programs designed to aid students with disabilitie  more
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Renews Demand for Administration Action as Trump's Trade War Hammers Illinois Soybean Farmers
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Krishnamoorthi Renews Demand for Administration Action as Trump's Trade War Hammers Illinois Soybean Farmers * TAYLOR RIDGE, IL -- This afternoon, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, Ranking Member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party, visited a Taylor Ridge soybean and corn farm to hear directly from Il  more
Congressman Pat Harrigan Introduces the SAFE Drivers Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Pat Harrigan Introduces the SAFE Drivers Act Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10), alongside original cosponsors Rep. Troy Nehls (TX-22) and Rep. Bob Onder (MO-03), introduced the Standardized Assessment for Fluency in English for Drivers Act (SAFE Drivers Act), legislation to establish a uniform English proficiency test for all commercial driver's license applicants nationwide.  more
Congresswoman Brown Stands with Constituents - Calls for Republicans to Reverse Health Care Cuts
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Brown Stands with Constituents - Calls for Republicans to Reverse Health Care Cuts * Cleveland, OH - Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) hosted a press conference Wednesday at the Village of Healing calling on Congress and the White House to reverse upcoming cuts to the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid. Three local Northeast Ohio residents joined Brown and shared their stories about how   more
Congresswoman Escobar, House Democrats Condemn Trump Administration's Latest Attacks on Special Education
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Escobar, House Democrats Condemn Trump Administration's Latest Attacks on Special Education * This week, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) joined Representatives Lucy McBath (GA-6), Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10), Lateefah Simon (CA-12) and over 100 other House Democrats in sending a letter to Secretary of Education Linda McMahon and White House Office of Management and Budget Director  more
Congresswoman Ross Statement on Republican Redistricting Plan
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Deborah Ross, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Ross Statement on Republican Redistricting Plan * Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) released the following statement on North Carolina Republicans passing a new Congressional map through the General Assembly: "At the behest of Donald Trump, North Carolina Republicans are silencing voters by creating Congressional districts that do not represent North Carolina's citizens. "T  more
Cornyn Chairs Drug Caucus Hearing on Hezbollah's Drug Trafficking in Latin America
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Chairs Drug Caucus Hearing on Hezbollah's Drug Trafficking in Latin America * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) delivered the following opening remarks during the Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control hearing he chaired entitled, "Global Gangsters: Hezbollah's Latin American Drug Trafficking Operations." Excerpts are below, and video can be found here. "The Foreign Terrorist Orga  more
Cornyn, Blumenthal, Lee, Kennedy Introduce Bill to Prosecute AI-Generated CSAM
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn, Blumenthal, Lee, Kennedy Introduce Bill to Prosecute AI-Generated CSAM * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Mike Lee (R-UT), and John Kennedy (R-LA) today introduced the Enhancing Necessary Federal Offenses Regarding Child Exploitation (ENFORCE) Act, which would hold those who use generative AI to create or distribute Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) and obsceni  more
Daines Urges Colleagues to Support William Mercer as Federal Judge for the District of Montana
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Daines Urges Colleagues to Support William Mercer as Federal Judge for the District of Montana * U.S. SENATE - U.S. Senator Steve Daines today spoke on the Senate floor ahead of the vote to confirm William Mercer as U.S. Judge for the District of Montana. Watch his remarks here. Read Daines' remarks as prepared for delivery below. Thank you Mdm/Mr. President. I rise today to speak in support  more
Daines, Sheehy Applaud President Trump's Nomination of Brian Gootkin for U.S. Marshal for Montana
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Daines, Sheehy Applaud President Trump's Nomination of Brian Gootkin for U.S. Marshal for Montana * U.S. SENATE - U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy released the below statements applauding President Trump's recent nomination of Brian Gootkin to serve as U.S. Marshal for the District of Montana. "Brian Gootkin is an exceptional choice by President Trump to serve as Montana's U.S. Marshal. A  more
Dexter, Wyden, Merkley, Bonamici Press ICE to Release Portland Mother After Court Clears Her Case
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Dexter, Wyden, Merkley, Bonamici Press ICE to Release Portland Mother After Court Clears Her Case * PORTLAND, OR -- Today, Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. (OR-03) led a letter with Senators Ron Wyden, Jeff Merkley, and Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) calling on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to immediately release Jackie Merlos, a Portland mother who remains detained at the Northw  more
Dexter, Wyden, Merkley, Bonamici Press ICE to Release Portland Mother After Court Clears Her Case
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Dexter, Wyden, Merkley, Bonamici Press ICE to Release Portland Mother After Court Clears Her Case * PORTLAND, OR-- Today, Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. (OR-03) led a letter with Senators Ron Wyden, Jeff Merkley, and Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) calling on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to immediately release Jackie Merlos, a Portland mother who remains detained at the Nor  more
Dexter, Wyden, Merkley, Bonamici Press ICE to Release Portland Mother After Court Clears Her Case
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Dexter, Wyden, Merkley, Bonamici Press ICE to Release Portland Mother After Court Clears Her Case * PORTLAND, OR -- Today, Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. (OR-03) led a letter with Senators Ron Wyden, Jeff Merkley, and Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) calling on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to immediately release Jackie Merlos, a Portland mother who remains detained at the Northwest  more
Dexter, Wyden, Merkley, Bonamici Press ICE to Release Portland Mother After Court Clears Her Case
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Maxine Dexter, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Dexter, Wyden, Merkley, Bonamici Press ICE to Release Portland Mother After Court Clears Her Case * PORTLAND, OR -- Today, Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. (OR-03) led a letter with Senators Ron Wyden, Jeff Merkley, and Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) calling on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to immediately release Jackie Merlos, a Portland mother who remains detained at the North  more
Downing, Fedorchak, House GOP Colleagues Send Letter to President Trump Following Reports of Potential Beef Imports from Argentina
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Troy Downing, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Downing, Fedorchak, House GOP Colleagues Send Letter to President Trump Following Reports of Potential Beef Imports from Argentina * WASHINGTON, D.C.-- Congressman Downing joined Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) and six of his House Republican colleagues in a letter to President Trump urging him to give American producers an opportunity to meet increased demand following reports that the United   more
Durbin Meets With The Association of American Cancer Institutes
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Meets With The Association of American Cancer Institutes * October 21, 2025 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today met with the Association of American Cancer Institutes' (AACI) President, Dr. Robert Winn, to discuss the Trump Administration's devastating cuts to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Cancer Institute (NCI). The Trump Admin  more
Federal Maritime Commissioner Nominee DiBella Testifies Before Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation Committee
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee released the following testimony by Laura DiBella, President Trump's nominee for a seat on the Federal Maritime Commission, from an Oct. 22, 2025, confirmation hearing: * * * Chair Cruz, Ranking Member Cantwell, and members of the Committee, good morning and thank you for the opportunity to appear here before you today as a nominee to be Commissioner of the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC). A sincere thank you a  more
Federal Maritime Commissioner Nominee Harvey Testifies Before Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation Committee
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee released the following testimony by Robert Harvey, President Trump's nominee for a seat on the Federal Maritime Commission, from an Oct. 22, 2025, confirmation hearing: * * * Chairman Cruz, Ranking Member Cantwell and members of the Committee, good morning and thank you for the opportunity to appear here before you today as a nominee to be Commissioner of the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC). I also want to thank  more
Fedorchak, seven House GOP colleagues send letter to President Trump following reports of potential beef imports from Argentina
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Fedorchak, seven House GOP colleagues send letter to President Trump following reports of potential beef imports from Argentina * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) and seven of her House Republican colleagues sent a letter to President Trump urging him to give American producers an opportunity to meet increased demand following reports that the United States may import   more
Finance Democrats Call for Halt to Unlawful Nomination of March Bell to Be Health Care Inspector General
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Finance Democrats Call for Halt to Unlawful Nomination of March Bell to be Health Care Inspector General In Letter to Finance Committee Chairman, Finance Democrats Say Trump's Removal of Christie Grimm as HHS Inspector General Was Illegitimate and Unlawful * Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today led every Democratic member of th  more
Gillibrand, 45 Senate Democrats Urge President Trump To Reinforce Opposition To West Bank Annexation
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand, 45 Senate Democrats Urge President Trump To Reinforce Opposition To West Bank Annexation * Senators press President Trump to reinforce opposition to territorial annexation after Gaza ceasefire plan omits mention of West Bank Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and 45 other Senate Democrats urged President Donald Trump to reinforce his stated opposition to the State of   more
Hassan Joins Colleagues to Urge Donald Trump to Reinforce Opposition to West Bank Annexation
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Hassan Joins Colleagues to Urge Donald Trump to Reinforce Opposition to West Bank Annexation * Senators press President to reinforce opposition to territorial annexation after Gaza ceasefire plan omits mention of West Bank Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Maggie Hassan and 45 other Senate Democrats urged President Donald Trump to reinforce his stated opposition to the State of Israel  more
Heinrich on CNN's Situation Room: "I don't think we can turn our backs on the people who make this country work"
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich on CNN's Situation Room: "I don't think we can turn our backs on the people who make this country work" * WATCH VIDEO HERE WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, appeared on CNN's Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer today where he reacted to Republicans' failure to work with Democrats to lower health care costs for workin  more
Heinrich, Lujan Blast Latest HHS Firings, Underscore How Cuts Will Harm New Mexicans' Health, Weaken Response to Fentanyl Crisis & Maternal Mortality
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich, Lujan Blast Latest HHS Firings, Underscore How Cuts Will Harm New Mexicans' Health, Weaken Response to Fentanyl Crisis & Maternal Mortality * WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M), a member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance, sent a letter to U.S. Department of Health and Human Servic  more
Heinrich, Lujan Blast Latest HHS Firings, Underscore How Cuts Will Harm New Mexicans' Health, Weaken Response to Fentanyl Crisis & Maternal Mortality
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich, Lujan Blast Latest HHS Firings, Underscore How Cuts Will Harm New Mexicans' Health, Weaken Response to Fentanyl Crisis & Maternal Mortality * WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M), a member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance, sent a letter to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services  more
Heinrich, Lujan Introduce Legislation to Protect New Mexico Federal Contract Workers During Trump's Shutdown
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- 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
ICYMI Video: Senate Republicans Block Blumenthal's Legislation to Check Presidential Authority Under the Insurrection Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI Video: Senate Republicans Block Blumenthal's Legislation to Check Presidential Authority Under the Insurrection Act * [WASHINGTON, DC] - In case you missed it, Senate Republicans yesterday blocked a unanimous consent request by U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) to pass legislation that would limit the President's far-reaching authority under the centuries-old Insurrection Act. A  more
ICYMI: Gillibrand, Scott, Release Report Highlighting America's Overreliance On Foreign-Made Generic Drugs, Proposing Bipartisan Policy Recommendations
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 (TNSrep) -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Gillibrand, Scott, Release Report Highlighting America's Overreliance On Foreign-Made Generic Drugs, Proposing Bipartisan Policy Recommendations * Today, Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Rick Scott (R-FL)---ranking member and chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, respectively---released an investigative report detailing America's overreliance on foreign  more
ICYMI: On CNN: Rosen Blasts Washington Republicans for Celebrating At White House While Doing Nothing to Prevent Spike in Health Care Costs
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: On CNN: Rosen Blasts Washington Republicans for Celebrating At White House While Doing Nothing to Prevent Spike in Health Care Costs * Watch the full interview HERE. WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen joined CNN Newsroom and spoke with Boris Sanchez to blast Washington Republicans for celebrating at the White House while they have shut down the government and refused to take act  more
ICYMI: Senator Lindsey Graham: Comey's FBI Investigated Me And 8 Colleagues In Anti-Trump Crusade
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Senator Lindsey Graham: Comey's FBI Investigated Me And 8 Colleagues In Anti-Trump Crusade * Comey's FBI investigated me and 8 colleagues in anti-Trump crusade By Senator Lindsey Graham Fox News October 22, 2025 https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/sen-lindsey-graham-comeys-fbi-investigated-me-8-colleagues-anti-trump-crusade For nearly a decade, conservatives have argued Preside  more
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT... Sen. Rick Scott Leads Investigate Report on Dangerous Overreliance on Foreign-Made Generic Drugs: 'This Report is Just the Beginning'
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 (TNSrpt) (TNSrpt) -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * IN CASE YOU MISSED IT... Sen. Rick Scott Leads Investigate Report on Dangerous Overreliance on Foreign-Made Generic Drugs: 'This Report is Just the Beginning' * In case you missed it, Senator Rick Scott as chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, released an investigative report titled " Protecting Seniors' Access to Essential Medications: Securing the Foreign Generic   more
In New Response to Warren, Treasury Secretary Bessent Says Bailout of Argentina Amid Government Shutdown is 'Mission-Critical'
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * In New Response to Warren, Treasury Secretary Bessent Says Bailout of Argentina Amid Government Shutdown is "Mission-Critical" Warren blasts peso purchases in a letter to Bessent: "Americans deserve to know the extent of the bailout and exactly how much taxpayer money has already been spent--and lost." Warren: "Duri  more
In Response to President Trump's Overreach, Welch Supports Blumenthal's Push to Reform the Insurrection Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * In Response to President Trump's Overreach, Welch Supports Blumenthal's Push to Reform the Insurrection Act * Senate Republicans block resolution to prohibit Trump Administration from weaponizing U.S. military against American citizens WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) spoke in support of legislation led by Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) to reform and right-size the Insurrec  more
Interior Subcommittee Chairman Simpson: Democrats' Prolonged Shutdown Puts America's Natural Treasures at Risk
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Mike Simpson, R-Idaho, chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior and Environment, issued the following news release: * * * Interior Subcommittee Chairman Simpson: Democrats' Prolonged Shutdown Puts America's Natural Treasures at Risk Interior and Environment Subcommittee Chairman Mike Simpson (R-ID) joined Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) and House GOP Leadership on day 22 of the Democrat-led government shutdown to highlight the devastating consequen  more
Johnson, House GOP colleagues send letter to President Trump following reports of potential beef imports from Argentina
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Dusty Johnson, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Johnson, House GOP colleagues send letter to President Trump following reports of potential beef imports from Argentina * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) and seven of his House Republican colleagues sent a letter to President Trump urging him to give American producers an opportunity to meet increased demand following reports that the United States may impo  more
King Statement on Trump Administration's Unauthorized Demolition of the Historic East Wing of the White House
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * King Statement on Trump Administration's Unauthorized Demolition of the Historic East Wing of the White House * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME) released the following statement in response to the Trump Administration carrying out unauthorized demolition of the historic East Wing of the White House in order to build a $200 million, 90,000 square-foot ballroom: "Presiden  more
Larson Launches Inquiry with Trade Subcommittee Democrats Probing $20 Billion Trump Bailout of Argentina's Economy
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson Launches Inquiry with Trade Subcommittee Democrats Probing $20 Billion Trump Bailout of Argentina's Economy * East Hartford, CT - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01), a member of the House Trade Subcommittee, announced that he launched an inquiry with 54 of his Democratic colleagues into the Trump Administration's $20 billion loan to Argentina.  This billion-dollar bailout will undercu  more
LEADER JEFFRIES: "THE REPUBLICAN HEALTHCARE CRISIS GROWS WORSE BY THE DAY"
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "THE REPUBLICAN HEALTHCARE CRISIS GROWS WORSE BY THE DAY" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference with Whip Katherine Clark and Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar, where he emphasized that while Republicans remain on vacation, Democrats will continue fighting to end the healthcare crisis and the reckless shutdown that Republicans  more
LEADER JEFFRIES: "THE REPUBLICAN HEALTHCARE CRISIS GROWS WORSE BY THE DAY"
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "THE REPUBLICAN HEALTHCARE CRISIS GROWS WORSE BY THE DAY" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference with Whip Katherine Clark and Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar, where he emphasized that while Republicans remain on vacation, Democrats will continue fighting to end the healthcare crisis and the reckless shutdown that Republicans have created. LEADER JE  more
LEADER JEFFRIES: "WE NEED A CONGRESS TO ACTUALLY CONDUCT ITSELF LIKE A SEPARATE AND CO-EQUAL BRANCH OF GOVERNMENT"
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "WE NEED A CONGRESS TO ACTUALLY CONDUCT ITSELF LIKE A SEPARATE AND CO-EQUAL BRANCH OF GOVERNMENT" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC's The Beat, where he emphasized that Republicans are neglecting their duties to the American people by refusing to address the Republican healthcare crisis and swear in Rep.-elect Adelita Gr  more
LEADER JEFFRIES: "WE NEED A CONGRESS TO ACTUALLY CONDUCT ITSELF LIKE A SEPARATE AND CO-EQUAL BRANCH OF GOVERNMENT"
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "WE NEED A CONGRESS TO ACTUALLY CONDUCT ITSELF LIKE A SEPARATE AND CO-EQUAL BRANCH OF GOVERNMENT" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC's The Beat, where he emphasized that Republicans are neglecting their duties to the American people by refusing to address the Republican healthcare crisis and swear in Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva. ARI MELBER: I wa  more
LISTEN: Rep. Min Slams Trump Administration For Deprioritizing Prosecutions of Violent Criminals
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Dave Min, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * LISTEN: Rep. Min Slams Trump Administration For Deprioritizing Prosecutions of Violent Criminals * Washington, D.C. -- Last night, Representative Dave Min (CA-47) joined Sirius XM's The Julie Mason Show (link is external) where he shared his new letter blasting the Trump administration for taking essential resources away from federal agencies tasked with targeting violent drug traffickers, gang membe  more
Litigation Task Force Leaders Raskin, Neguse, DeLauro, and Garcia Slam Russell Vought for Exploiting Republican Shutdown to Implement Unlawful Purge of Federal Workforce
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Litigation Task Force Leaders Raskin, Neguse, DeLauro, and Garcia Slam Russell Vought for Exploiting Republican Shutdown to Implement Unlawful Purge of Federal Workforce Lawmakers Demand Vought Rescind Flagrantly Illegal "Reductions in Force" Amid Republican Shutdown * The leaders of the House Litigation Task Force, Judiciary Committee Rankin  more
Lujan on President Trump's Economy: Higher Prices, Fewer Jobs, Broken Promises
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- 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. 22 -- 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
Marathon Initiative Principal Ratner Testifies Before Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on East Asia, the Pacific and International Cybersecurity Policy released the following written testimony by Ely Ratner, a principal at the Marathon Initiative, from an Oct. 7, 2025, hearing entitled "Combatting the People's Republic of China's Illegal, Coercive, Aggressive, and Deceptive Behavior in the Indo-Pacific": * * * Three basic assumptions should guide a reappraisal of U.S. policy and strategy toward China's illegal, coe  more
Maritime Administrator Nominee Carmel Testifies Before Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation Committee
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee released the following testimony by Stephen M. Carmel, President Trump's nominee to be administrator of the Maritime Administration, from an Oct. 22, 2025, confirmation hearing: * * * Good morning, Chairman Cruz, Ranking Member Cantwell, and Members of the Committee. Thank you for allowing me to be here today. I am honored to appear before you as the nominee for the position of Maritime Administrator. Please permi  more
Murkowski Speaks at Alaska Federation of Natives Convention
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: * * * Murkowski Speaks at Alaska Federation of Natives Convention * Anchorage, AK -- Today, U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) addressed the Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) at their annual convention in Anchorage, Alaska. The AFN Convention "serves as the principal forum and voice for the Alaska Native community in addressing critical issues of public policy and government." This year's theme was "Sta  more
Murphy Joins Merkley's Marathon Floor Speech: Democracy Doesn't End Overnight
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy Joins Merkley's Marathon Floor Speech: Democracy Doesn't End Overnight * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) joined U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) on the floor of the U.S. Senate to speak out against President Trump's ongoing attacks on our democracy. Murphy offered a question during Merkley's marathon overnight floor speech, lauding his efforts to speak candidly wi  more
Now That Democrats Have Had Their Protest Against America, Will Five More Senate Democrats Finally Vote to End their Shutdown?
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Now That Democrats Have Had Their Protest Against America, Will Five More Senate Democrats Finally Vote to End their Shutdown? * WASHINGTON -- Following the left-wing "Hate America" rallies over the weekend, the Democrat Shutdown has officially become the longest full government shutdown in United States history. Now that the "Hate America" rallies have ended, Democrats find themselves presiding  more
Pappas Backs Rule Change to Require the U.S. House to Stay in Session During a Government Shutdown
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Pappas Backs Rule Change to Require the U.S. House to Stay in Session During a Government Shutdown * As Speaker Mike Johnson refuses for a fourth week to bring the House back in session and continues Republican inaction on the federal government shutdown, Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) joined colleagues in fighting to change House rules and require that the House stay in session during futur  more
Ranking Member Robert Garcia Demands Immediate Release of Epstein Files Following Explosive Memoir From Survivor Virginia Giuffre
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 22, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Robert Garcia Demands Immediate Release of Epstein Files Following Explosive Memoir from Survivor Virginia Giuffre Today, Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, demanded Attorney General Pam Bondi and the Department of Justice (DOJ) immediately tu  more
Ranking Member Shaheen Applauds Senate Foreign Relations Committee Passage of Bipartisan Legislation to Hold Putin Accountable and Strengthen U.S. Global Leadership
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 22, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Shaheen Applauds Senate Foreign Relations Committee Passage of Bipartisan Legislation to Hold Putin Accountable and Strengthen U.S. Global Leadership Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, applauded committee passage of three bipartisan bills  more
Ranking Member Shaheen Statement on Treasury Sanctions on Russian Oil Companies
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 22, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Shaheen Statement on Treasury Sanctions on Russian Oil Companies Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement after the U.S. Treasury Department announced sanctions on two major Russian oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoi  more
Rep. Kennedy Introduces Resolution to Officially Designate 'Coal Week'
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Mike Kennedy, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Kennedy Introduces Resolution to Officially Designate 'Coal Week' * Washington, D.C. - Congressman Mike Kennedy (UT-03) introduced a resolution officially designating the week beginning October 19, 2025, as "Coal Week." The resolution recognizes the vital contributions of America's coal industry to national energy security, economic stability, and community strength across the country. "For gene  more
Rep. Leger Fernandez Introduces Every Child Deserves a Head Start Act to Protect Early Learning Programs Amid Trump Shutdown
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Leger Fernandez Introduces Every Child Deserves a Head Start Act to Protect Early Learning Programs Amid Trump Shutdown * WASHINGTON, D.C. - As the Trump shutdown continues to threaten childcare and early education across the nation, Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernandez (NM-03), and Reps. Andre Carson (IN-07) and Jahana Hayes (CT-05) introduced the Every Child Deserves a Head Start  more
Rep. Neguse and Litigation Task Force Leaders Demand Russell Vought End Unlawful Purge of Federal Workforce
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Joseph Neguse, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Neguse and Litigation Task Force Leaders Demand Russell Vought End Unlawful Purge of Federal Workforce * Lafayette, CO -- Today, Colorado Congressman Joe Neguse, Chair of the Litigation Task Force, led fellow Democratic leaders in the House in sending a letter to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russell Vought demanding that he immediately cease using the Republican shutdown as   more
Rep. Pat Fallon Leads Letter Calling for Investigation Into Biden Intel Cover-Up
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Pat Fallon, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Pat Fallon Leads Letter Calling for Investigation Into Biden Intel Cover-Up * Today, Rep. Pat Fallon (TX-04) led a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel calling for an investigation into the intelligence cover-up of a December 2015 report that raised concerns over then-Vice President Joe Biden's corrupt family influence ties to Ukraine.  "For more than a decade, Democra  more
REPUBLICAN SHUTDOWN DAY 21: Senator Murray Calls on President Trump, Republicans to Stop Wasting Time, Finally Come to the Table to Reopen Government and Prevent Health Care Cost Crisis
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * REPUBLICAN SHUTDOWN DAY 21: Senator Murray Calls on President Trump, Republicans to Stop Wasting Time, Finally Come to the Table to Reopen Government and Prevent Health Care Cost Crisis * NEW FROM AP : 6 in 10 Americans are "extremely" or "very" concerned about their health costs going up in the next year Window shopping period begins today for Washington state ACA exchange WATCH : Senator M  more
REPUBLICAN SHUTDOWN DAY 21: Senator Murray Slams Republicans for Ignoring Skyrocketing Health Care Costs on First Day of Washington State Window Shopping
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * REPUBLICAN SHUTDOWN DAY 21: Senator Murray Slams Republicans for Ignoring Skyrocketing Health Care Costs on First Day of Washington State Window Shopping * NEW FROM AP : 6 in 10 Americans are "extremely" or "very" concerned about their health costs going up in the next year KFF : Most Republicans and MAGA Supporters Say Congress Should Extend the Enhanced ACA Tax Credits Set to Expire Next Year  more
RI Delegation Forgoing Pay During Trump Shutdown
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * RI Delegation Forgoing Pay During Trump Shutdown * WASHINGTON, DC - In a show of solidarity with federal workers impacted by the 'Trump Shutdown,' all four members of Rhode Island's Congressional delegation have requested that their Congressional pay be withheld for the duration of the federal government shutdown as they fight to re-open the government and bring down health care costs for Rhode Isl  more
Ricketts Issues Statement Supporting Nebraska Beef
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Ricketts Issues Statement Supporting Nebraska Beef * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) released the following statement urging the administration to support the sale of Nebraska beef: "I've been in contact with members of the Trump administration including Ambassador Greer, Secretary Bessent, and Secretary Rollins. I also spoke to President Trump at the White House toda  more
Ricketts: Instead of Importing More Foreign Beef, Let's Work on "Market-Based Solutions"
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Ricketts: Instead of Importing More Foreign Beef, Let's Work on "Market-Based Solutions" * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) released the following statement urging the Trump administration to prioritize market-based solutions supporting Nebraska beef instead of importing more foreign beef: "This administration's efforts to encourage Americans to consume more beef and e  more
Rosen, Nevada Colleagues Sound Alarm as Trump Admin Stalls Development of Critical Solar Energy Projects
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen, Nevada Colleagues Sound Alarm as Trump Admin Stalls Development of Critical Solar Energy Projects * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), and Representatives Steven Horsford (D-NV-04), Dina Titus (D-NV-01), and Susie Lee (D-NV-03) sent a letter expressing concerns to Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum that the Department's new policy is placing   more
Rounds Discusses Argentinian Beef Imports with President Trump, Secretary Rollins
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Sen. Mike Rounds, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Rounds Discusses Argentinian Beef Imports with President Trump, Secretary Rollins * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) issued a statement following his discussions with President Donald Trump and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins regarding Argentinian beef imports: "I spoke with President Trump and Secretary Rollins today about the concerns I've heard from hundreds of So  more
Scalise Calls Out Democrats Prioritizing Hatred of Trump Over the American People
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise Calls Out Democrats Prioritizing Hatred of Trump Over the American People * Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.), House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.), and House Interior and Environment Appropriations Subc  more
Scalise Calls Out Democrats Prioritizing Hatred of Trump Over the American People
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise Calls Out Democrats Prioritizing Hatred of Trump Over the American People * WASHINGTON, D.C. --Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.), House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.), and House Interior and Environment Appropriations Su  more
Sen. Cruz: We Need a Maritime Strategy Focused on Removing Regulatory Barriers
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Cruz: We Need a Maritime Strategy Focused on Removing Regulatory Barriers In his opening statement at today's Senate Commerce Committee nominations hearing, Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) called on the nominees to restore American maritime dominance. Sen. Cruz commended Dr. Timothy Petty, nominee for the National Oceanic and Atmosphe  more
Sen. Murray Joins Sen. Merkley During Landmark 20+ Hour Speech, Calls Out Trump's Authoritarian Power Grab
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Murray Joins Sen. Merkley During Landmark 20+ Hour Speech, Calls Out Trump's Authoritarian Power Grab * ***WATCH floor remarks HERE Washington, D.C. - Today, on the 22 nd day of the Republican shutdown, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, joined Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) on the Senate floor during his twenty hour-long and counting speech s  more
Sen. Ossoff, Georgia's Congressional Democratic Delegation Demand Answers on Latest Round of Chaotic CDC Firings
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Ossoff, Georgia's Congressional Democratic Delegation Demand Answers on Latest Round of Chaotic CDC Firings * Washington, D.C. -- Georgia's Democratic Congressional Delegation is demanding answers on the latest CDC firings. U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is leading Georgia's Democratic Congressional Delegation in calling on U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy  more
Sen. Rick Scott Asks President Trump to Crack Down on Chinese Student Visas as Communist China's Trade Aggression Escalates
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott Asks President Trump to Crack Down on Chinese Student Visas as Communist China's Trade Aggression Escalates * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Rick Scott sent a letter to President Donald Trump commending his work to hold United States adversary, Communist China, and its dangerous regime accountable, and asked that the president build on these efforts by cracking down on Chinese natio  more
Senator Marshall Praises Trump Admin Action to Get Critical Assistance to Farmers & Ranchers in the Midst of Schumer Shutdown
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall Praises Trump Admin Action to Get Critical Assistance to Farmers & Ranchers in the Midst of Schumer Shutdown * Washington - On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), issued a statement praising US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins and the Trump administration for resuming Farm Service Agency (FSA) core operations, including critical service  more
Senator Marshall: No One Has Fought Harder for American Families & Farmers Than President Trump
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall: No One Has Fought Harder for American Families & Farmers Than President Trump * Senator Marshall Joins Pete Mundo on KCMO Washington - On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Pete Mundo on Mundo in the Morning on KCMO radio to discuss day 22 of the Schumer shutdown, Republicans' real solutions to the health care crisis, and the state of cattle trade.   more
Senator Warren Statement on Treasury's Sanctions Targeting Russian Oil Companies
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Warren Statement on Treasury's Sanctions Targeting Russian Oil Companies Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following statement in response to Treasury's targeted sanctions against two Russian oil majors: "Treasury has ta  more
Senators Coons, Schumer, Durbin, colleagues urge DOD Inspector General inquiry into domestic deployment of military in American cities
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Coons, Schumer, Durbin, colleagues urge DOD Inspector General inquiry into domestic deployment of military in American cities * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, U.S. Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), and U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Comm  more
Sheehy Hosts Common Ground Summit on American Ag
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Tim Sheehy, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Sheehy Hosts Common Ground Summit on American Ag Senator Sheehy hosted a Common Ground Summit alongside the Livestock Marketing Association to discuss issues facing American agriculture, recent news on America's beef industry, and how to ensure protecting American producers is at the forefront of our ag policy. After the event, Senator Sheehy released the following statement: "Lowering input costs fo  more
Speaker Johnson on Day 22 of the Democrat Shutdown: Democrats Keep Making History for All the Wrong Reasons
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson on Day 22 of the Democrat Shutdown: Democrats Keep Making History for All the Wrong Reasons * WASHINGTON -- On Day 22 of the Democrat Shutdown, Speaker Johnson held a press conference alongside House GOP Leadership, House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman, and top appropriator for our national parks, Rep. Mike Simpson to further highlight the spli  more
Speaker Johnson on Day 22 of the Democrat Shutdown: Democrats Keep Making History for All the Wrong Reasons
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson on Day 22 of the Democrat Shutdown: Democrats Keep Making History for All the Wrong Reasons * WASHINGTON -- On Day 22 of the Democrat Shutdown, Speaker Johnson held a press conference alongside House GOP Leadership, House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman, and top appropriator for our national parks, Rep. Mike Simpson to further highlight the split screen between  more
Three Weeks into GOP Shutdown, Rep. Chu Slams Republicans for Causing a Nationwide Health Care Crisis and Ignoring Families in Need
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Three Weeks into GOP Shutdown, Rep. Chu Slams Republicans for Causing a Nationwide Health Care Crisis and Ignoring Families in Need * PASADENA, CA - Three weeks into the Republican-led government shutdown, and more than one month since the House of Representatives last took a vote, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) released the following statement urging Republicans to return to Washington, reopen the government  more
TVA Board Member Nominee Graham Testifies Before Senate Environment & Public Works Committee
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee released the following testimony by Arthur Graham, President Trump's nominee to be a board member of the Tennessee Valley Authority, from an Oct. 22, 2025, confirmation hearing: * * * Chair Capito, Ranking Member Whitehouse, and Members of the Committee: Thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today. My name is Art Graham. It is truly an honor to have been nominated by the President to serve on the TVA Board o  more
TVA Board Member Nominee Graves Testifies Before Senate Environment & Public Works Committee
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee released the following testimony by John Mitchell Graves, President Trump's nominee to be a board member of the Tennessee Valley Authority, from an Oct. 22, 2025, confirmation hearing: * * * Chairman Capito, Ranking Member Whitehouse, and Members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today and for considering my nomination to the Tennessee Valley Authority Board of Directors. For the record  more
TVA Board Member Nominee Hagood Testifies Before Senate Environment & Public Works Committee
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee released the following testimony by Jeff Hagood, President Trump's nominee to be a board member of the Tennessee Valley Authority, from an Oct. 22, 2025, confirmation hearing: * * * Chairman Capito, Ranking Member Whitehouse, and members of the Committee: My name is Jeff Hagood, and I sincerely thank you all very much for the opportunity to appear before you. I was indeed humbled to be nominated by President Trump to ser  more
TVA Board Member Nominee Jones Testifies Before Senate Environment & Public Works Committee
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee released the following testimony by Randy Jones, President Trump's nominee to be a board member of the Tennessee Valley Authority, from an Oct. 22, 2025, confirmation hearing: * * * Thank you, Chairman Capito and Ranking Member Whitehouse, and members of the committee. It is a privilege to appear before you today, and I am deeply honored to have been nominated by President Trump to serve on the Tennessee Valley Authority   more
Van Hollen, Merkley, Castor, Frost Lead Colleagues in Pressing Trump Administration on Detention of 16-year-old U.S. Citizen by Israel
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen, Merkley, Castor, Frost Lead Colleagues in Pressing Trump Administration on Detention of 16-year-old U.S. Citizen by Israel * U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) and U.S. Representatives Kathy Castor (D-Fla.) and Maxwell Frost (D-Fla.) are leading 13 Senators and 10 House members in pressing the Trump Administration on the detention of Mohammed Zaher Ibra  more
Van Hollen, Merkley, Castor, Frost Lead Colleagues in Pressing Trump Administration on Detention of 16-year-old U.S. Citizen by Israel
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen, Merkley, Castor, Frost Lead Colleagues in Pressing Trump Administration on Detention of 16-year-old U.S. Citizen by Israel * Lawmakers were joined by over 20 additional members in seeking update on release of Mohammed Zaher Ibrahim WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) and U.S. Representatives Kathy Castor (D-Fla.) and Maxwell Frost (D-Fla.) are l  more
VIDEO: Blackburn Introduces TVA Board Nominees Mitch Graves and Jeff Hagood at Senate Committee Nomination Hearing
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * VIDEO: Blackburn Introduces TVA Board Nominees Mitch Graves and Jeff Hagood at Senate Committee Nomination Hearing * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) introduced Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Board of Directors nominees, Mitch Graves and Jeff Hagood, at the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works hearing on their nominations: Click here to download  more
Warner & Kaine: Virginians are Seeing Higher ACA Health Insurance Rates this Open Enrollment Season
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Kaine: Virginians are Seeing Higher ACA Health Insurance Rates this Open Enrollment Season * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) released the following statement after the Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) began sending out notices for 2026 health insurance premium rates through the Virginia Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace: "Throu  more
Warner & Kaine: Virginians are Seeing Higher ACA Health Insurance Rates this Open Enrollment Season
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Kaine: Virginians are Seeing Higher ACA Health Insurance Rates this Open Enrollment Season * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) released the following statement after the Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) began sending out notices for 2026 health insurance premium rates through the Virginia Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace: "Throughout t  more
Warner, Kaine, Colleagues Urge Administration to Reinforce Opposition to West Bank Annexation
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Kaine, Colleagues Urge Administration to Reinforce Opposition to West Bank Annexation * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) and 44 Democratic Senate colleagues sent a letter to President Donald Trump urging him to reinforce his stated opposition to the State of Israel's annexation of territory in the West Bank. The letter was sent shortly before Vice Presi  more
Warner, Kaine, Colleagues Urge Administration to Reinforce Opposition to West Bank Annexation
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Kaine, Colleagues Urge Administration to Reinforce Opposition to West Bank Annexation * Washington - Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) and 44 Democratic Senate colleagues sent a letter to President Donald Trump urging him to reinforce his stated opposition to the State of Israel's annexation of territory in the West Bank. The letter was sent shortly before Vice Presi  more
Warren Supports Merkley on Senate Floor, Slams Trump for Refusing to Protect Health Care
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren Supports Merkley on Senate Floor, Slams Trump for Refusing to Protect Health Care * "The American people are begging us to do something about the skyrocketing cost of living. They are crying out for help. But Donald Trump can't hear them over the sound of the bulldozers that are demolishing a chunk of the White House to build his brand new ballroom." Video of Floor Speech (YouTube  more
WATCH: Kelly Introduces MARAD Administrator Nominee Steve Carmel Before Commerce Committee
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Kelly Introduces MARAD Administrator Nominee Steve Carmel Before Commerce Committee * "The right leader for this moment." Today, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly attended a Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee nominations hearing and introduced Steve Carmel, nominee to lead the Maritime Administration (MARAD). Like Kelly, Carmel is a U.S. Merchant Marine Academy alum who wants t  more
Whip Clark: Republican Agenda Targets "Those Who Have Already Had to Sacrifice"
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Katherine Clark, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Whip Clark: Republican Agenda Targets "Those Who Have Already Had to Sacrifice" * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-8) and Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar (CA-33) for a press conference on Republicans' continued refusal to end the GOP shutdown and health care crisis. Below are excerpts from her remarks: On R  more
Whitehouse Opening Statement at Tennessee Valley Authority Nominations Hearing
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 22, 2025: * * * Whitehouse Opening Statement at Tennessee Valley Authority Nominations Hearing Today, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, delivered the following opening statement at today's hearing, "Hearing on the Nominations of Mitch Grav  more
Wyden, Schumer, Warren Sound Alarm Over Trump Weaponization of the IRS Against the Free Speech Rights of Trump Opponents
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 22, 2025: * * * Wyden, Schumer, Warren Sound Alarm Over Trump Weaponization of the IRS Against the Free Speech Rights of Trump Opponents Joined by All Finance Committee Democrats, Democratic Senators Demand to Know Who Authorized Illegal Weaponization of the IRS and What Individuals and Groups the Trump Administration is Targeting in its Attack on Free Spe  more
Wyden, Welch, Cortez Masto Introduce Bill to Block Republicans' Big Pharma Bailout, Protect Access to Life-Saving Prescription Drugs
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden, Welch, Cortez Masto Introduce Bill to Block Republicans' Big Pharma Bailout, Protect Access to Life-Saving Prescription Drugs * WASHINGTON, D.C.--Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and committee members Senator Peter Welch, D-Vt., and Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., today introduced the No Big Blockbuster Bailouts Act (NOBBBA), a bill to reverse Republicans' policies in th  more