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Alaska Delegation Applauds President Trump's Approval of Federal Disaster Declaration for Western Alaska

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: * * * Alaska Delegation Applauds President Trump's Approval of Federal Disaster Declaration for Western Alaska * WASHINGTON U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan, and Congressman Nick Begich (all R-Alaska) today thanked President Donald Trump for swiftly approving Governor Mike Dunleavy's (R-Alaska) request for a federal disaster declaration in response to the widespread devastation caused by the more

Alaska Delegation Applauds President Trump's Approval of Federal Disaster Declaration for Western Alaska

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: * * * Alaska Delegation Applauds President Trump's Approval of Federal Disaster Declaration for Western Alaska * WASHINGTON U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan and Lisa Murkowski, and Congressman Nick Begich (all R-Alaska) today thanked President Donald Trump for swiftly approving Governor Mike Dunleavy's (R-Alaska) request for a federal disaster declaration in response to the widespread devastation caused by the r more

Alsobrooks, Wyden Continue to Build the Case Against RFK Jr.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Alsobrooks, Wyden Continue to Build the Case Against RFK Jr. * After releasing a 54-page report chronicling every day of RFK Jr.'s costly, chaotic, and corrupt reign as Secretary, Senators Alsobrooks and Wyden continue to build their case for why RFK Jr. must resign or be fired. October 23, 2025 WASHINGTON, DC - Despite the Republican shutdown, RFK Jr. continues to harm the American people more

Amid Shutdown, McClellan, Roem and Advocates Call on USDA to Use Contingency Fund to Pay for November SNAP Benefits for Nearly 800,000 Virginians

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Amid Shutdown, McClellan, Roem and Advocates Call on USDA to Use Contingency Fund to Pay for November SNAP Benefits for Nearly 800,000 Virginians * Richmond, Va. In response to communication from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that the agency does not have adequate funds to pay SNAP benefits for the full month of November due to the shutdown, U.S. Rep. Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) an more

Ansari, Huffman, Garcia Demand Transparency on White House Ballroom Construction During Shutdown

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Yassamin Ansari, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Ansari, Huffman, Garcia Demand Transparency on White House Ballroom Construction During Shutdown * WASHINGTON - Today, Representatives Yassamin Ansari (D-Ariz.), Jared Huffman (D-Calif.), and Robert Garcia (D-Calif.) demanded answers from President Donald J. Trump regarding the reported construction of a new $250 million ballroom at the White House complex during the ongoing government shutdown. more

Baldwin Opposes Trump's Pick for the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Baldwin Opposes Trump's Pick for the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement after voting against President Trump's pick for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, Rebecca Taibleson: "Wisconsinites expect judges who have relevant experience, respect everyone's rights and freedoms, and will delive more

Baldwin Urges Trump's USDA to Immediately Release November SNAP Benefits

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Baldwin Urges Trump's USDA to Immediately Release November SNAP Benefits * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined a group of her colleagues in calling on the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to release the billions of dollars at its disposal to ensure Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits continue in November. President Trump and the USDA have the l more

Barrasso Blasts Democrat Talk-A-Thon

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso Blasts Democrat Talk-A-Thon * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today blasted Senate Democrats' 22-hour talk-a-thon: "One of our colleagues just spent over 22 hours on this Floor reading from a book, reciting poetry - one poem at least four times - and talking about renovations currently going on at the White House. "It was 22 hours of what I more

Barrasso Calls on Democrats to Pass Bill Paying Federal Workers During the Schumer Shutdown

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso Calls on Democrats to Pass Bill Paying Federal Workers During the Schumer Shutdown * "Senate Democrats have a choice. Pay essential workers who are working right now without a paycheck. Or send them into the weekend with empty bank accounts and bills they cannot pay. If Democrats vote no, it won't be about fairness. It will be about politics." WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator John Barrass more

Beatty Leads Hill Democrats in Two-Front Fight Against Trump's Shutdown Tactics

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Beatty Leads Hill Democrats in Two-Front Fight Against Trump's Shutdown Tactics * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congresswoman Beatty - in a double-duty effort to condemn the Trump Administration's abuse of power during the federal government shutdown - led two letters to Trump Cabinet officials demanding the release of critical infrastructure funding and the reversal of unlawful federal employee firin more

Beatty, Brown, Sykes & Landsman Unite for "Straight Talk on the Shutdown & Health Care"

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Beatty, Brown, Sykes & Landsman Unite for "Straight Talk on the Shutdown & Health Care" * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Last night, Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) hosted a live virtual town hall titled Straight Talk on the Shutdown & Health Care Crossroads to help Ohioans understand and navigate the ongoing federal government shutdown and its connection to the growing health care coverage crisis. Beatty was more

Bennet, Booker, Klobuchar, Lujan, 42 Senate Colleagues Urge Trump USDA to Immediately Release November SNAP Benefits

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Bennet, Booker, Klobuchar, Lujan, 42 Senate Colleagues Urge Trump USDA to Immediately Release November SNAP Benefits * Washington, D.C. U.S. Senator Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) joined U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), and 42 of their Senate colleagues to urge U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins to release billions of do more

Blumenthal Calls on Independent Watchdog to Investigate Impact of Trump VA Cuts on Care for Veterans With Spinal Cord Injuries & Disorders

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news on Oct. 23, 2025: * * * Blumenthal Calls on Independent Watchdog to Investigate Impact of Trump VA Cuts on Care for Veterans with Spinal Cord Injuries & Disorders At hearing, VA officials refused to answer basic questions regarding how specialized SCI/D care has been impacted by Secretary Collins' destructive workforce directives--despite concernin more

Booker Hosts Virtual Town Hall with NJ Food Banks Amid Trump's Withholding of SNAP Funding

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker Hosts Virtual Town Hall with NJ Food Banks Amid Trump's Withholding of SNAP Funding * NEWARK, N.J. - This afternoon, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) hosted a virtual town hall with New Jersey's five largest food banks to discuss the fallout for working families in New Jersey if President Trump chooses to stop SNAP payments and Republicans do not come to the table to end the government shutd more

Booker, Klobuchar, Lujan, 43 Colleagues Urge Trump USDA to Immediately Release November SNAP Benefits

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker, Klobuchar, Lujan, 43 Colleagues Urge Trump USDA to Immediately Release November SNAP Benefits * Today, U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), and Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM), along with 43 colleagues sent a letter to USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins calling on the USDA to release the billions of dollars at its disposal to ensure Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benef more

CASE STUDY: Sample Middle-Class WA Couple Facing $880 -$1,325 Monthly Health Insurance Premium Increase Across All 39 Counties

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * CASE STUDY: Sample Middle-Class WA Couple Facing $880 -$1,325 Monthly Health Insurance Premium Increase Across All 39 Counties * 10.23.25 Sample ACA exchange user in Washington state will have to pay over $12K more for same healthcare coverage in 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation more

Chairman Graves Joins House Republican Leadership and Secretary Duffy at Press Conference on the Government Shutdown

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 23, 2025: * * * Chairman Graves Joins House Republican Leadership and Secretary Duffy at Press Conference on the Government Shutdown Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) joined Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA), Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA), Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-MN), House Republi more

Chairman Mast on Russian Oil Sanctions

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Brian Mast, R-Florida, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 22, 2025: * * * Chairman Mast on Russian Oil Sanctions Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast issued the following statement in response to new sanctions against major Russian oil companies announced by President Trump. "Not only is Putin's daily choice not peace or reconciliation, it is instead bombing kindergartens. A nation buyi more

Chairman Risch Opening Statement at Nomination Hearing

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 23, 2025: * * * Chairman Risch Opening Statement at Nomination Hearing U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today gave the following opening remarks at a full committee nomination hearing. Witnesses included Amer Ghalib to be ambassador to Kuwait, Brent Christensen to be ambassador to Bangladesh, Benjam more

Chairmen of Senate and House Armed Services Committees Issue Joint Statement on Actions to Pressure Russia into Peace Negotiations

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * Chairmen of Senate and House Armed Services Committees Issue Joint Statement on Actions to Pressure Russia into Peace Negotiations * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, today issued the following statement: "Ukraine has long agreed to President Tr more

Congressman Andy Harris Calls Out Maryland Democrats for Blaming House Republicans Over Government Shutdown

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Andy Harris, R-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Andy Harris Calls Out Maryland Democrats for Blaming House Republicans Over Government Shutdown * WASHINGTON D.C. Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01), criticized Maryland Democrats for blaming President Trump and House Republicans for the ongoing government shutdown, even as every member of Maryland's Democrat delegation voted against reopening the government. Statement from Congressm more

Congressman Flood: America Doesn't Need More Foreign Beef

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Mike Flood, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Flood: America Doesn't Need More Foreign Beef * LINCOLN, NEBRASKA - Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood issued a statement following news that the Trump administration planned to quadruple Argentine beef imports to the United States. "America produces the highest-quality, safest beef in the world. The USDA's plan to invest in independent domestic production capacity for beef processing w more

CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE CALLS FOR ACTION ON REPUBLICAN HEALTHCARE CRISIS

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE CALLS FOR ACTION ON REPUBLICAN HEALTHCARE CRISIS * (Rochester, N.Y.)Today, Congressman Joe Morelle, alongside parents and families from the Rochester region, highlighted the rising healthcare costs that are forcing too many people to choose between care and survival. "The birth of a child should be one of the happiest and most hopeful days in a family's life, not the star more

Congressman Lawler Commends Trump Administration for Imposing Tough Sanctions on Russia

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Lawler Commends Trump Administration for Imposing Tough Sanctions on Russia * Washington, D.C. - 10/22/25... Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement applauding the Trump Administration for imposing new, far-reaching sanctions on Russia in response to its continued aggression against Ukraine. These sanctions, following months of intensified Russian attack more

Congresswoman Foushee Condemns Passage of NC GOP's Partisan Redistricting That Undermines Fair Elections

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Valerie Foushee, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Foushee Condemns Passage of NC GOP's Partisan Redistricting That Undermines Fair Elections * WASHINGTON, DC (October 23, 2025) Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) released the following statement after the North Carolina General Assembly voted to pass new congressional maps in an attempt to gain a dominant 11-3 majority in North Carolina's congressional delegation. more

Cornyn Praises Pres. Trump's Nomination of Ryan Raybould as U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Praises Pres. Trump's Nomination of Ryan Raybould as U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after President Trump announced his nomination of Ryan Raybould to be U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas: "Ryan served as my office's Chief Counsel for multiple years, during which time I saw firsthand how in more

Cornyn, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Vet Unaccompanied Alien Children & Prevent Placement of UACs with Criminal Sponsors

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Vet Unaccompanied Alien Children & Prevent Placement of UACs with Criminal Sponsors * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Ted Cruz (R-TX), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Katie Britt (R-AL), Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), and Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) today introduced the Kayla Hamilton Act, which would require the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services more

Cornyn, Cruz, Weber Call for DOJ Investigation Into Smithsonian Institution's Illegal Lobbying Against Space Shuttle Discovery's Move

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn, Cruz, Weber Call for DOJ Investigation Into Smithsonian Institution's Illegal Lobbying Against Space Shuttle Discovery's Move * U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Congressman Randy Weber (TX-14) today sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) urging an investigation into potential violations of the Anti-Lobbying Act by Smithsonian Institution staff in connection with a more

Cortez Masto Joins Bill to Stop Trump from Sending Billions in Taxpayer Dollars to Argentina

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto Joins Bill to Stop Trump from Sending Billions in Taxpayer Dollars to Argentina * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined a bill led by U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) that would prohibit President Trump's use of Treasury Department funds to bail out Argentina's financial markets and global investors. The No Argentina Bailout Act wo more

Cruz, Cornyn, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Vet Unaccompanied Alien Children & Prevent Placement of UACs with Criminal Sponsors

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Cruz, Cornyn, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Vet Unaccompanied Alien Children & Prevent Placement of UACs with Criminal Sponsors * WASHINGTON - U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), John Cornyn (R-Texas), and colleagues, today introduced the Kayla Hamilton Act, which would require the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to conduct thorough background and criminal record checks on unaccompanied alien more

Daines Lauds Historic Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Deal in Keynote Address at the Hudson Institute

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Daines Lauds Historic Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Deal in Keynote Address at the Hudson Institute * Lays Out Roadmap for Future U.S. Relations with the South Caucuses and Central Asia U.S. SENATE - U.S. Senator Steve Daines today delivered the keynote address at the Hudson Institute's conference on the future of U.S. engagement in the South Caucasus. Watch his remarks here. Read Daines' remarks a more

Delegation Celebrates Series of Interior Announcements for Alaska Day

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: * * * Delegation Celebrates Series of Interior Announcements for Alaska Day * Washington, DC U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan, U.S. Congressman Nick Begich, and Governor Mike Dunleavy, all R-Alaska, today participated in an "Alaska Day" ceremony at the U.S. Department of the Interior with Secretary Doug Burgum. Secretary Burgum announced a series of administrative actions, including the sign more

Delegation Celebrates Series of Interior Announcements for Alaska Day

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: * * * Delegation Celebrates Series of Interior Announcements for Alaska Day * WASHINGTON U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan, U.S. Congressman Nick Begich, and Governor Mike Dunleavy, all R-Alaska, today participated in an "Alaska Day" ceremony at the U.S. Department of the Interior with Secretary Doug Burgum. Secretary Burgum announced a series of administrative actions, including the signing of more

Democratic Health Committee Leaders Blast TrumpRx for Ties to Donors and Family & Question Cost Savings

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 23, 2025: * * * Democratic Health Committee Leaders Blast TrumpRx for Ties to Donors and Family & Question Cost Savings Committee Leaders Rip Administration for Lack of Transparency & Voice Concern that Administration's Action Will Enrich Companies and Industries with Close Ties to Trump While Doing Nothing to Lower Rx Drug Prices * more

Democratic Health Committee Leaders Blast TrumpRx for Ties to Donors and Family & Question Cost Savings

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Democratic Health Committee Leaders Blast TrumpRx for Ties to Donors and Family & Question Cost Savings Committee Leaders Rip Administration for Lack of Transparency & Voice Concern that Administration's Action Will Enrich Companies and Industries with Close Ties to Trump While Doing Nothing to Lower Rx Drug Prices * House and Senate De more

Democratic Senators Demand Transparency, Accountability for Massive Rise in National Security Tariffs

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Democratic Senators Demand Transparency, Accountability for Massive Rise in National Security Tariffs Senators Wyden, Welch, Shaheen, Padilla, Kaine, Hassan, Warner, Warnock, Coons and Cortez Masto Question Secretary Lutnick Over Unprecedented Use of National Security Tariffs * Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Sen. Peter Welc more

Durbin Delivers Opening Statement In Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing On Nomination Of Assistant Attorney General For The Criminal Division, Two Judicial Nominees

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Delivers Opening Statement In Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing On Nomination Of Assistant Attorney General For The Criminal Division, Two Judicial Nominees * During his opening statement, Durbin condemned January 6 rioter, Christopher Moynihan, who was arrested for threatening to kill House Democratic Leader Jeffries WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Rankin more

Durbin Delivers Opening Statement In Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing On Nomination Of Assistant Attorney General For The Criminal Division, Two Judicial Nominees

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 22, 2025: * * * Durbin Delivers Opening Statement In Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing On Nomination Of Assistant Attorney General For The Criminal Division, Two Judicial Nominees During his opening statement, Durbin condemned January 6 rioter, Christopher Moynihan, who was arrested for threatening to kill House Democratic Leader Jeffries * more

Durbin Implores Colleagues To Reform The Centuries-Old Insurrection Act

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Implores Colleagues To Reform The Centuries-Old Insurrection Act * October 22, 2025 As President Trump floats invoking the Insurrection Act as another means for dangerous executive overreach, Senate Democrats encourage colleagues to support commonsense reform WASHINGTON - In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Ju more

Durbin Meets With American Business Immigration Coalition To Discuss Dreamers, DACA, And Essential Workers

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Meets With American Business Immigration Coalition To Discuss Dreamers, DACA, And Essential Workers * October 22, 2025 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today met with members of the American Business Immigration Coalition (ABIC) and impacted business leaders to discuss a variety of issues, including the Drea more

Durbin Meets With American Business Immigration Coalition To Discuss Dreamers, DACA, And Essential Workers

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 22, 2025: * * * Durbin Meets With American Business Immigration Coalition To Discuss Dreamers, DACA, And Essential Workers U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today met with members of the American Business Immigration Coalition (ABIC) and impacted business leaders to discuss a varie more

Durbin Meets With Illinois Higher Education Leaders To Discuss Impact Of "Operation Midway Blitz" And Meeting The Moment For Their Students

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Meets With Illinois Higher Education Leaders To Discuss Impact Of "Operation Midway Blitz" And Meeting The Moment For Their Students * October 22, 2025 The meeting follows the Trump Administration's militarized immigration enforcement activities and National Guard deployment to Chicago WASHINGTONToday, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) met with the University of Illinoi more

Durbin Meets With Nominee For Assistant Attorney General For The Criminal Division

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Meets With Nominee For Assistant Attorney General For The Criminal Division U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released the following statement after meeting with Andrew T. Duva, President Trump's nominee to be Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division: "This Admin more

Durbin Presses Noem On Lax ICE Hiring Standards, Inflammatory Recruitment Messaging

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Presses Noem On Lax ICE Hiring Standards, Inflammatory Recruitment Messaging Dangerous raids, unlawful arrests, and incidents involving excessive use of force are likely to become even more common as ICE quickly hires thousands of employees under lax requirements to meet the White House's arbitrary daily arrest quota * U.S. Senate Democ more

Durbin Questions Andrew Duva To Be Assistant Attorney General For The Criminal Division, Two Judicial Nominees During A Senate Judiciary Committee Nominations Hearing

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Questions Andrew Duva To Be Assistant Attorney General For The Criminal Division, Two Judicial Nominees During A Senate Judiciary Committee Nominations Hearing * October 22, 2025 During his questioning, Durbin received commitment from Mr. Duva that if confirmed, he will strengthen the Public Integrity Section (PIN) at DOJ; Trump's DOJ has only two prosecutors in PIN compared to 30 at more

Durbin Questions Andrew Duva To Be Assistant Attorney General For The Criminal Division, Two Judicial Nominees During A Senate Judiciary Committee Nominations Hearing

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 22, 2025: * * * Durbin Questions Andrew Duva To Be Assistant Attorney General For The Criminal Division, Two Judicial Nominees During A Senate Judiciary Committee Nominations Hearing During his questioning, Durbin received commitment from Mr. Duva that if confirmed, he will strengthen the Public Integrity Section (PIN) at DOJ; Trump's DOJ has o more

Durbin, Rick Scott, Shaheen, Cruz, Gallego, Bennet Introduce Resolution Honoring Nobel Peace Prize Recipient, Maria Corina Machado

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin, Rick Scott, Shaheen, Cruz, Gallego, Bennet Introduce Resolution Honoring Nobel Peace Prize Recipient, Maria Corina Machado * October 23, 2025 WASHINGTONU.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) along with U.S. Senators Rick Scott (R-FL), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Ted Cruz (R-TX), Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), and Michael Bennet (D-C more

Emmer, Minnesota Republican Delegation Issue Statement on Nomination of James Stuart to serve as U.S. Marshal for the District of Minnesota

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Emmer, Minnesota Republican Delegation Issue Statement on Nomination of James Stuart to serve as U.S. Marshal for the District of Minnesota * WASHINGTON \- Today, Congressman Tom Emmer, along with the rest of the Minnesota Republican Delegation, issued the following statement on the nomination of James Stuart to serve as U.S. Marshal for the District of Minnesota. "We thank President Trump for nomi more

Gallego Introduces Bill to Pay Military Personnel and All Federal Employees During Government Shutdown

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Gallego Introduces Bill to Pay Military Personnel and All Federal Employees During Government Shutdown * Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and 39 Democratic colleagues introduced the Military and Federal Employee Protection Act, which would provide a one-time appropriation to pay servicemembers, federal employees, and contractors who have missed any compensation from October 1 to the date the bill is en more

Gillibrand Demands Immediate Reversal Of Trump Administration Firing Of Workers Who Support Students With Disabilities

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Demands Immediate Reversal Of Trump Administration Firing Of Workers Who Support Students With Disabilities * The Trump Administration Has Fired Hundreds Of Workers Who Support Students With Disabilities This Action Will Decrease The Quality Of Education For The 500,000+ Students With Disabilities In New York Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) blasted the Trump admin more

Graves Blasts Schumer for Using Air Traffic Controllers as Political Pawns in Government Shutdown

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Graves Blasts Schumer for Using Air Traffic Controllers as Political Pawns in Government Shutdown * WASHINGTON, DC - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) joined Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA), Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA), Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-MN), House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-MI), and Secretary of Transportation Sean more

Griffith Statement on Governor Youngkin State of Emergency Declaration

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Statement on Governor Youngkin State of Emergency Declaration * As Senate Democrats continue to vote against a clean Continuing Resolution and prolong a government shutdown, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has declared a state of emergency to provide emergency hunger relief for Virginians. In response to this news, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statemen more

Hagerty Introduces Trump's Qualified Nominees to beTVA Board Directors

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Hagerty Introduces Trump's Qualified Nominees to beTVA Board Directors * WASHINGTON Today, United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN) introduced Mitch Graves and Jeff Hagood, President Donald Trump's nominees to be Board of Directors of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), at the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee nomination hearing. Remarks as prepared for delivery: Chairman Capito more

Hawley to Introduce Legislation to Guarantee Direct Payments for Farmers & Ranchers Using Tariff Funds

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Hawley to Introduce Legislation to Guarantee Direct Payments for Farmers & Ranchers Using Tariff Funds * WASHINGTON Today, Senator Josh Hawley announced he will introduce legislation, the Support Our Farmers and Ranchers Act of 2025, to deliver direct payments for farmers and ranchers using revenue collected from President Trump's tariffs. The program will use billions in tariff money to provide c more

Heinrich, Lujan Blast Latest HHS Firings, Underscore How Cuts Will Harm New Mexicans' Health, Weaken Response to Fentanyl Crisis & Maternal Mortality

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- 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 (H more

Heinrich, Lujan Introduce Legislation to Protect New Mexico Federal Contract Workers During Trump's Shutdown

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- 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. Senato more

Heinrich, Lujan Urge Trump's USDA to Immediately Release November SNAP Benefits Amid Republican Shutdown

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich, Lujan Urge Trump's USDA to Immediately Release November SNAP Benefits Amid Republican Shutdown * Washington, D.C. U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) joined U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Committee's Subcommittee on Food and Nutrition, Specialty Crops, Organics, and Research, Cory Booker (D-N.J.), and Amy Klobuchar, Ranking Member of more

Hickenlooper Calls on Trump Admin to Immediately Release SNAP Benefits

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Hickenlooper Calls on Trump Admin to Immediately Release SNAP Benefits * Hickenlooper on social media: "The President is using kids and families as leverage instead of working with Democrats to solve the health care crisis and reopen the government." Hickenlooper to donate his Senate salary during shutdown to Colorado food banks WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper joined 46 more

Hickenlooper, Senate Democrats Urge Trump to Reinforce Opposition to West Bank Annexation, Preserve Ceasefire

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Hickenlooper, Senate Democrats Urge Trump to Reinforce Opposition to West Bank Annexation, Preserve Ceasefire * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper and 45 of his Senate Democratic colleagues urged the President to reaffirm his opposition to Israel's annexation of West Bank territory amidst efforts to maintain the much-needed ceasefire in Gaza. While the President previously expr more

Hoyer, Pocan, Bishop, Ivey Demand Accountability for Trump's Demolition of White House East Wing

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Hoyer, Pocan, Bishop, Ivey Demand Accountability for Trump's Demolition of White House East Wing * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) and Congressmen Sanford Bishop (GA-02), Mark Pocan (WI-02), and Glenn Ivey (MD-04) sent a letter to the Trump Administration demanding answe more

Huffman Denounces Trump's Effort to Hand Over U.S. Coasts to Big Oil Amid Shutdown

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 23, 2025: * * * Huffman Denounces Trump's Effort to Hand Over U.S. Coasts to Big Oil Amid Shutdown Today, Natural Resources Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) issued the following statement following reporting that the Trump administration is advancing plans to open nearly all federal waters along the Atlantic and Pacific coasts and s more

ICYMI - The War Horse Highlights Rep. Crane's NDAA Amendment to Reform the Titling Process

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Eli Crane, R-Arizona, issued the following news: * * * ICYMI - The War Horse Highlights Rep. Crane's NDAA Amendment to Reform the Titling Process * Last month, four amendments introduced by Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ) were successfully included in the House-passed version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Each amendment received unanimous support. These amendments address several key areas: * Studying toxic exposure risks for DoD civilians deployed more

ICYMI: Chairman Babin in Newsmax -- "Schumer's Shutdown: Every Day 'Gets Better' for Democrats, Worse for America"

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Chairman Babin in Newsmax -- "Schumer's Shutdown: Every Day 'Gets Better' for Democrats, Worse for America" * In case you missed it, U.S. Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36), Chairman of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee, authored an op-ed in Newsmax exposing the political games behind the ongoing Democrat-led government shutdown and its devastating impact on hardworking Americans. more

ICYMI: Gillibrand, Wyden Push to Protect Beneficiaries From Fraud, Abuse

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Gillibrand, Wyden Push to Protect Beneficiaries From Fraud, Abuse Cuts at the Social Security Administration have significantly delayed representative payee reviews, putting beneficiaries at risk of fraud and abuse Senate Dems' Social Security War Room is a coordinated effort to fight back against Trump admin Social Security attacks * Senate Aging Committee Ranking Member Kirst more

ICYMI: On All in with Chris Hayes, Kelly Questions Recent U.S. Boat Strikes that are Putting Servicemembers at Risk

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: On All in with Chris Hayes, Kelly Questions Recent U.S. Boat Strikes that are Putting Servicemembers at Risk * During the interview, Kelly also called out Speaker Johnson for refusing to swear in Congresswoman-elect Adelita Grijalva In case you missed it, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly spoke with MSNBC's Chris Hayes to raise questions about the legality and effectiveness of the Trump administrati more

ICYMI: Warren, Wyden, and Schumer Press Trump Administration On Weaponization of the IRS Against Political Opponents

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Warren, Wyden, and Schumer Press Trump Administration On Weaponization of the IRS Against Political Opponents * "Any effort to weaponize the IRS against President Trump's perceived enemies is against the law, an abuse of power, and a threat to the integrity of our democratic institutions. [The IRS] cannot be the President's political attack dog." Text of Letter (PDF) Washington, more

Johnson Cracks Down on Illegal Licensing for Migrants

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Dusty Johnson, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Johnson Cracks Down on Illegal Licensing for Migrants U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) cosponsored the Non-Domiciled CDL Integrity Act to strengthen commercial driver's licensing (CDL) requirements for legal immigrants in the United States with a work authorization or visa. South Dakota was recently found to be non-compliant with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) rul more

Kaine, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Pay All Federal Employees, Servicemembers, & Contractors During Shutdown

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Pay All Federal Employees, Servicemembers, & Contractors During Shutdown * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) and 21 of his Senate colleagues introduced legislation to pay all federal employees - both those excepted and furloughed - as well as our servicemembers and federal contractors during the current Republican-led shutdown. The True more

Kamlager-Dove, California Democrats Blast Trump's Unlawful Energy Projects Cuts, Call for Nearly $8 Billion to be Reinstated

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Kamlager-Dove, California Democrats Blast Trump's Unlawful Energy Projects Cuts, Call for Nearly $8 Billion to be Reinstated * WASHINGTON, D.C. Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove joined 29 Democratic California lawmakers in denouncing the Department of Energy's (DOE) cuts of $7.6 billion in critical grants for energy projects across California and the country. The effort was led by U.S. S more

Kennedy, Cornyn, Blumenthal, Lee introduce bill to help law enforcement combat AI-generated child sexual abuse material

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Kennedy, Cornyn, Blumenthal, Lee introduce bill to help law enforcement combat AI-generated child sexual abuse material * WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, joined Sens. John Cornyn (R-Texas), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Mike Lee (R-Utah) in introducing the Enhancing Necessary Federal Offenses Regarding Child Exploitation (ENFORCE) Act. The E more

King Statement on Trump Administration's Unauthorized Demolition of the Historic East Wing of the White House

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- 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: "President T more

Krishnamoorthi Responds to CCP's Fourth Plenum, Warning Trump's Cuts to Science and Research Undermine America's Competitive Edge

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, ranking member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release on Oct. 23, 2025: * * * Krishnamoorthi Responds to CCP's Fourth Plenum, Warning Trump's Cuts to Science and Research Undermine America's Competitive Edge Following the conclusion of the Chinese Communist Party's Fourth Plenum and the unveiling of its new Five-Year Plan, Ranking more

Krishnamoorthi Warns Trump Administration Visa Crackdown Threatens U.S. Economic Competitiveness and Hands Global Talent Edge to the Chinese Communist Party

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, ranking member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release on Oct. 23, 2025: * * * Krishnamoorthi Warns Trump Administration Visa Crackdown Threatens U.S. Economic Competitiveness and Hands Global Talent Edge to the Chinese Communist Party Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08), Ranking Member of the House Select Committee on the Stra more

LEADER JEFFRIES ON CNN: "REPUBLICANS REFUSE TO REOPEN THE GOVERNMENT BECAUSE OF THEIR UNWILLINGNESS TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE"

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON CNN: "REPUBLICANS REFUSE TO REOPEN THE GOVERNMENT BECAUSE OF THEIR UNWILLINGNESS TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNN's The Situation Room, where he reiterated that Democrats will continue working to reopen the government, extend the ACA tax credits and lower the cost of living for everyday more

LEADER JEFFRIES ON CNN: "REPUBLICANS REFUSE TO REOPEN THE GOVERNMENT BECAUSE OF THEIR UNWILLINGNESS TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE"

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON CNN: "REPUBLICANS REFUSE TO REOPEN THE GOVERNMENT BECAUSE OF THEIR UNWILLINGNESS TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNN's The Situation Room, where he reiterated that Democrats will continue working to reopen the government, extend the ACA tax credits and lower the cost of living for everyday Americans. WOLF BLITZER more

LEADER JEFFRIES ON MSNBC: "WE HAVE TO DECISIVELY ADDRESS THE REPUBLICAN HEALTHCARE CRISIS"

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MSNBC: "WE HAVE TO DECISIVELY ADDRESS THE REPUBLICAN HEALTHCARE CRISIS" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC's All In With Chris Hayes, where he emphasized that Democrats will continue to push back against the extremism being unleashed by Donald Trump and Rubber Stamp Republicans and work to end the Republican government more

LEADER JEFFRIES ON MSNBC: "WE HAVE TO DECISIVELY ADDRESS THE REPUBLICAN HEALTHCARE CRISIS"

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MSNBC: "WE HAVE TO DECISIVELY ADDRESS THE REPUBLICAN HEALTHCARE CRISIS" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC's All In With Chris Hayes, where he emphasized that Democrats will continue to push back against the extremism being unleashed by Donald Trump and Rubber Stamp Republicans and work to end the Republican government shutdown and healthcare cr more

Liccardo Joins California Democrats in Blasting Trump's Unlawful Energy Projects Cuts, Call for Nearly $8 Billion to be Reinstated

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Sam Liccardo, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Liccardo Joins California Democrats in Blasting Trump's Unlawful Energy Projects Cuts, Call for Nearly $8 Billion to be Reinstated * WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff (both D-Calif.), along with Representative Sam Liccardo (CA-16), led 27 Democratic California lawmakers in denouncing the Department of Energy's (DOE) cuts of $7.6 billion in critical grants for energy proj more

Lofgren, Padilla, Schiff Lead California Democrats in Blasting Trump's Unlawful Energy Projects Cuts, Call for Nearly $8 Billion to be Reinstated

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Lofgren, Padilla, Schiff Lead California Democrats in Blasting Trump's Unlawful Energy Projects Cuts, Call for Nearly $8 Billion to be Reinstated * California Lawmakers: This Administration "is focused on vindictive, destructive actions that will keep us dependent on innovations and expertise from foreign competitors and further raise costs for American families." WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Representati more

Lujan on President Trump's Economy: Higher Prices, Fewer Jobs, Broken Promises

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- 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, Heinrich Urge Trump's USDA to Immediately Release November SNAP Benefits Amid Republican Shutdown

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Heinrich Urge Trump's USDA to Immediately Release November SNAP Benefits Amid Republican Shutdown * Washington, D.C. U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Committee's Subcommittee on Food and Nutrition, Specialty Crops, Organics, and Research, Cory Booker (D-N.J.), and Amy Klobuchar, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, more

Magaziner Joins Amicus Brief to Supreme Court Opposing Trump Tariffs

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Seth Magaziner, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Magaziner Joins Amicus Brief to Supreme Court Opposing Trump Tariffs * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Rep. Seth Magaziner (RI-02), along with other Democratic colleagues, filed an amicus brief with the United States Supreme Court challenging President Donald Trump's sweeping and chaotic tariffs. The brief reaffirms Congress's constitutional authority over trade policy and challenges President Trump's more

Markey Joins Colleagues in Pressing Trump Administration on Detention of 16-Year-Old U.S. Citizen By Israel

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Markey Joins Colleagues in Pressing Trump Administration on Detention of 16-Year-Old U.S. Citizen By Israel * Washington (October 22, 2025) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today joined Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) and Representatives Kathy Castor (D-Fla.) and Maxwell Frost (D-Fla.), along with 12 Senators and 10 House members, in writing to Secretary of more

Meeks Demands Hearing on Trump Administration's Unauthorized Military Strikes in the Caribbean & Pacific

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 23, 2025: * * * Meeks Demands Hearing on Trump Administration's Unauthorized Military Strikes in the Caribbean & Pacific Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today sent a letter to Chairman Mast urgently requesting the committee hold a hearing on the Trump administration's unauthorized mili more

Meeks, Shaheen Demand Records on State's Violation of Hatch Act

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Meeks, Shaheen Demand Records on State's Violation of Hatch Act Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Senator Jeanne Shaheen, Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, sent a letter to Secretary of State Rubio, demanding records related to the Department's violation of the more

Merkley Holds Senate Floor for 22 hours 37 minutes to Ring the Alarm Bells of Trump's Authoritarianism

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Merkley Holds Senate Floor for 22 hours 37 minutes to Ring the Alarm Bells of Trump's Authoritarianism * Washington, D.C. - Today, Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley issued the following statement after holding the Senate floor for 22 hours 37 minutes - the third longest in Senate history - to ring the alarm bells about the Trump Administration's authoritarian takeover of the country: "Trump's plan more

Murray, Booker, Klobuchar, Lujan, 42 Colleagues Urge Trump USDA to Immediately Release November SNAP Benefits

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Murray, Booker, Klobuchar, Lujan, 42 Colleagues Urge Trump USDA to Immediately Release November SNAP Benefits * ICYMI : Senator Murray Statement on House Passage of "Big, Ugly Betrayal" Cutting Health Care & SNAP for WA State Families to Fund Tax Cuts for Billionaires Senator Murray briefly relied on food stamps as a child and has always fought to fully fund SNAP benefits; Murray fiercely oppos more

NEWS: Kelly, 45 Senate Democrats Urge President Donald Trump to Reinforce Opposition to West Bank Annexation

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Kelly, 45 Senate Democrats Urge President Donald Trump to Reinforce Opposition to West Bank Annexation * Senators press Trump to reinforce opposition to territorial annexation after Gaza ceasefire plan omits mention of West Bank Arizona Senator Mark Kelly and 45 other Senate Democrats urged President Donald Trump to reinforce his stated opposition to the State of Israel's annexation of territo more

NEWS: Sens. Schiff, Padilla, Rep. Lofgren, California Delegation Members Call for Independent Watchdog Investigation into Trump Admin Slashing $7 Billion in Energy Grants

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Sens. Schiff, Padilla, Rep. Lofgren, California Delegation Members Call for Independent Watchdog Investigation into Trump Admin Slashing $7 Billion in Energy Grants * Out of the 321 terminated awards, DOE cancelled 79 awards in California, totaling more than $2 billion of federally funded projects. Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla (both D-Calif.), Congresswoman more

Padilla, Schiff, Lofgren Lead California Democrats in Blasting Trump's Unlawful Energy Projects Cuts, Call for Nearly $8 Billion to be Reinstated

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Schiff, Lofgren Lead California Democrats in Blasting Trump's Unlawful Energy Projects Cuts, Call for Nearly $8 Billion to be Reinstated * California Lawmakers: This Administration "is focused on vindictive, destructive actions that will keep us dependent on innovations and expertise from foreign competitors and further raise costs for American families." WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senators more

Pallone Condemns Trump's Illegal Plan to Open Atlantic Coast to Offshore Drilling in 2028

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Pallone Condemns Trump's Illegal Plan to Open Atlantic Coast to Offshore Drilling in 2028 * LONG BRANCH, NJ - Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today condemned reports that the Trump Administration is secretly planning to open the East and West Coasts, Arctic, and Eastern Gulf of Mexico to new offshore oil drilling, including areas that have been permanently protected under federal law. more

Pelosi, Bay Area House Democrats Release Video Calling on Republicans to Reopen Government

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Pelosi, Bay Area House Democrats Release Video Calling on Republicans to Reopen Government * San Francisco - Today, ten Democratic Members of Congress representing the Bay Area released a joint video message calling on President Donald Trump, Speaker Mike Johnson and House Republicans to end their weeks-long government shutdown and return to Washington to do their jobs. The video features Speake more

Peters Urges Colleagues to Pass Bill to Pay Military Personnel and All Federal Employees During Government Shutdown

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Peters Urges Colleagues to Pass Bill to Pay Military Personnel and All Federal Employees During Government Shutdown Peters Spoke on Senate Floor About Preventing Military and other Federal Employees from Missing Paychecks * U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, urged his Senate colleagues to pass legislation he introduced more

Ranking Member Maxine Waters Blasts Trump Pardon of Crypto Criminal

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 23, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Maxine Waters Blasts Trump Pardon of Crypto Criminal Outrageous Pardon Takes Place during Trump-Republican Government Shutdown * Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, released this statement following President Donald Trump's pardon of convic more

Ranking Member Pingree Demands Trump Halt Unapproved Destruction of the White House

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Pingree Demands Trump Halt Unapproved Destruction of the White House * Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) is demanding that President Trump immediately stop his appalling demolition of the White House's East Wing, warning that his unapproved "ballroom project" tramples historic preservation and defies legally-required federal oversight and interagency coordination. As the top more

Ranking Member Raskin Urges Chairman Jordan to Accept Former Special Counsel Jack Smith's Offer to Testify Publicly Before Congress

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 23, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Raskin Urges Chairman Jordan to Accept Former Special Counsel Jack Smith's Offer to Testify Publicly Before Congress Closed-Door Testimony Would Deprive the American People of the Transparency They Deserve Regarding Investigations into Trump's Criminal Wrongdo * Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the H more

Ranking Members Garcia, Raskin Launch Investigation Into Trump's "Blatantly Illegal" Plan to Steal $230 Million From U.S. Taxpayers

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 23, 2025: * * * Ranking Members Garcia, Raskin Launch Investigation Into Trump's "Blatantly Illegal" Plan to Steal $230 Million from U.S. Taxpayers Top Committee Democrats Demand the President and the White House Turn Over Administrative Claims, Internal Communications, Documents, Legal Analysis on Taxpayer Shakedown * Toda more

Ranking Members Jared Huffman, Robert Garcia, Rep. Ansari Demand Transparency on White House Ballroom Construction During Shutdown

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Members Jared Huffman, Robert Garcia, Rep. Ansari Demand Transparency on White House Ballroom Construction During Shutdown * Lawmakers raise concerns about secrecy, funding priorities, and the demolition of the East Wing. Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Jared Huffman (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Committee on Natural Resources, Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Co more

Ranking Members Jared Huffman, Robert Garcia, Rep. Ansari Demand Transparency on White House Ballroom Construction During Shutdown

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 23, 2025: * * * Ranking Members Jared Huffman, Robert Garcia, Rep. Ansari Demand Transparency on White House Ballroom Construction During Shutdown Today, Rep. Jared Huffman (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Committee on Natural Resources, Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and more

Ranking Members Raskin, Garcia Launch Investigation Into Trump's "Blatantly Illegal" Plan to Steal $230 Million From U.S. Taxpayers

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 23, 2025: * * * Ranking Members Raskin, Garcia Launch Investigation Into Trump's "Blatantly Illegal" Plan to Steal $230 Million from U.S. Taxpayers Top Committee Democrats Demand the President and the White House Turn Over Administrative Claims, Internal Communications, Documents, Legal Analysis on Taxpayer Shakedown * Today, Rep. Jamie Rask more

Ranking Members Robert Garcia, Jared Huffman, Rep. Ansari Demand Transparency on White House Ballroom Construction During Shutdown

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 23, 2025: * * * Ranking Members Robert Garcia, Jared Huffman, Rep. Ansari Demand Transparency on White House Ballroom Construction During Shutdown Today, Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Rep. Jared Huffman (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Committee on Natural more

RELEASE: Gottheimer Announces New Action to Protect the Gateway Train Project

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Gottheimer Announces New Action to Protect the Gateway Train Project * Above: Outside the Glen Rock Boro Hall Train Station, Gottheimer announces new action to defend the Gateway Project. GLEN ROCK, NJ Today, October 23, 2025, joined by New Jersey labor workers and local leaders at the Glen Rock Boro Hall Train Station, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) announced new federal a more

Rep. Adrian Smith: Beef Industry Needs Certainty

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Beef Industry Needs Certainty * Today Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement calling on the Trump administration to advance policies which support American beef producers and consumers. "The hardworking families who raise cattle in Nebraska and all across our great country deserve policy which fights as hard as they do to put food on the table. The commonsense initiatives anno more

Rep. Aguilar, Freshmen California Delegation Representatives Hold Press Call on the Republican Shutdown and Health Care Crisis

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Aguilar, Freshmen California Delegation Representatives Hold Press Call on the Republican Shutdown and Health Care Crisis * Rep. Aguilar spoke about the Republican shutdown and how health care cuts will harm people in the Inland Empire Rep. Pete Aguilar (CA-33) and first-term California Representatives Laura Friedman (CA-30), Dave Min (CA-47), Lateefah Simon (CA-12), Derek Tran (CA-45) and more

Rep. Dan Goldman Denounces Canal St. Immigration Raid and Unlawful Detention of Four US Citizens

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Dan Goldman Denounces Canal St. Immigration Raid and Unlawful Detention of Four US Citizens Four U.S. Citizens Release d from ICE Custody Following Goldman's Intervention Lawmaker Demands Full Accounting of Their Detainment and Announces "Rapid Response Task Force" to Protect New Yorkers' Rights * NEW YORK, NY Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) hosted a press conference today condemning the more

Rep. Dina Titus Demands Reinstatement of Furloughed Nuclear Employees

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Dina Titus Demands Reinstatement of Furloughed Nuclear Employees * Congresswoman Dina Titus (D-NV-01) led a letter today to Chris Wright, Secretary of Energy, and Brandon Williams, Administrator of the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) condemning their decision to carry out historic furloughs announced this week in Las Vegas and asking to reinstate furloughed employees to safeguard n more

Rep. Min Fights for Affordable Health Care, Lower Energy Prices

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Dave Min, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Min Fights for Affordable Health Care, Lower Energy Prices * Irvine, CA As costs rise, Representative Dave Min is fighting for affordable health care for California families and finding solutions to lower energy prices. In a new interview with Orange County Register, Rep. Min answered questions ranging from the ongoing government shutdown to his work to release the Epstein files. Read the full Q more

Rep. Simpson Joins Speaker Johnson on Day 22 of the Schumer Shutdown

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Mike Simpson, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Simpson Joins Speaker Johnson on Day 22 of the Schumer Shutdown * WASHINGTON Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson joined Speaker Mike Johnson for his press conference alongside House Republican Leadership to discuss the government shutdown's impacts on America's national parks. Highlights from Congressman Simpson's remarks are available below. Watch Rep. Simpson's full remarks here. Watch th more

Reps. Carson, Leger Fernandez Introduces Every Child Deserves a Head Start Act to Protect Early Learning Programs Amid Trump Shutdown

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Andre Carson, D-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Carson, Leger Fernandez Introduces Every Child Deserves a Head Start Act to Protect Early Learning Programs Amid Trump Shutdown * 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 Act, a bill to permane more

Republican Shutdown Day 23: As Window Shopping Opens in WA, Senator Murray Joins WA State Health Benefit Exchange CEO, Washingtonian to Discuss Exploding Health Care Costs

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 23, 2025: * * * REPUBLICAN SHUTDOWN DAY 23: As Window Shopping Opens in WA, Senator Murray Joins WA State Health Benefit Exchange CEO, Washingtonian to Discuss Exploding Health Care Costs Today, on the 23rd day of the Republican shutdown, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee and a senior member and f more

Republicans Reject Bill to Pay Federal Workers

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Republicans Reject Bill to Pay Federal Workers Republicans instead opt for legislation that allows Trump to cherry-pick which federal workers get paid * Today, Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) spoke on the Senate Floor advocating for Republicans to pass her and Senator Van Hollen's True Shutdown Fairness Act, which would pay all federal employees - both those excepted and furloughed - as wel more

Republicans Reject Bill to Pay Federal Workers, Military, Contractors During GOP Shutdown

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Republicans Reject Bill to Pay Federal Workers, Military, Contractors During GOP Shutdown * VIDEO IS AVAILABLE HERE WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) spoke on the floor of the U.S. Senate pushing for passage of the True Shutdown Fairness Act, legislation he introduced alongside Sens. Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks (both D-MD), Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) and a number of colleag more

RI Delegation Forgoing Pay During Trump Shutdown

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Jack Reed, 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 Is more

Rogers and Wicker Joint Statement on Actions to Pressure Russia Into Peace Negotiations

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Alabama, chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 22, 2025: * * * Rogers and Wicker Joint Statement on Actions to Pressure Russia into Peace Negotiations U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement today: "Ukraine has long agreed to President more

Scalise Slams Democrats for Holding Air Traffic Control Hostage for Political Leverage

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise Slams Democrats for Holding Air Traffic Control Hostage for Political Leverage * 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.), Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy, and House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman Sam Graves ( more

Scalise Slams Democrats for Holding Air Traffic Control Hostage for Political Leverage

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise Slams Democrats for Holding Air Traffic Control Hostage for Political Leverage * 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.), Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy, and House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman Sam Graves ( more

Schatz, Van Hollen, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Pay All Federal Employees, Servicemembers, & Contractors During Shutdown

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Schatz, Van Hollen, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Pay All Federal Employees, Servicemembers, & Contractors During Shutdown * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawai'i) and Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) joined over 20 Senators in introducing legislation to pay all federal employees - both those excepted and furloughed - as well as our servicemembers and federal contractors during the more

SCHUMER--FLANKED BY NY FAMILIES FACING ASTRONOMICAL HEALTH CARE COSTS--DEMANDS NY REPUBLICANS TO GET BACK TO WORK, DO THEIR JOBS, END THE SHUTDOWN, AND EXTEND VITAL AFFORDABLE CARE ACT TAX CREDITS...

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * SCHUMER--FLANKED BY NY FAMILIES FACING ASTRONOMICAL HEALTH CARE COSTS--DEMANDS NY REPUBLICANS TO GET BACK TO WORK, DO THEIR JOBS, END THE SHUTDOWN, AND EXTEND VITAL AFFORDABLE CARE ACT TAX CREDITS... * In Less Than 10 Days, New Yorkers Begin Picking Health Insurance For Next Year, But For Many Their Only Option Is To Pay Thousands $$ More Per Month Because Republicans more

Sen. Murray Joins Sen. Merkley During Landmark 20+ Hour Speech, Calls Out Trump's Authoritarian Power Grab

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 22, 2025: * * * Sen. Murray Joins Sen. Merkley During Landmark 20+ Hour Speech, Calls Out Trump's Authoritarian Power Grab Today, on the 22nd 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 co more

Sen. Ossoff Votes to Ensure Pay for Military Servicemembers During Government Shutdown

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Ossoff Votes to Ensure Pay for Military Servicemembers During Government Shutdown * Washington, D.C. U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff today voted to ensure pay for U.S. military servicemembers during the government shutdown. Sen. Ossoff released the following statement. "Military servicemembers, TSA workers, and air traffic controllers are among those who simply must come to work, and they should be p more

Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation Subcommittee Sets Oct. 28 Hearing on Reviving Commercial Shipbuilding

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Subcommittee on Coast Guard, Maritime and Fisheries issued the following information for a hearing entitled "Sea Change: Reviving Commercial Shipbuilding" at 10 a.m. on Oct. 28, 2025, at 253 Russell Senate Office Building: This hearing will examine how to modernize and accelerate U.S. commercial shipbuilding while strengthening America's broader maritime industrial base. The hearing will hear testimony from private industry more

Senate Confirms Chad Meredith of Kentucky for Federal Judgeship

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 (Sen.) -- Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Confirms Chad Meredith of Kentucky for Federal Judgeship * Senator McConnell and Chad Meredith in Washington, D.C. on July 30, 2025. Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement today on the Senate's confirmation of Chad Meredith of Lexington to serve on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentu more

Senator Andy Kim Convenes Bipartisan Group to Urge Gateway Project Reinstatement and Stress Its Critical Importance

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Andy Kim, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Andy Kim Convenes Bipartisan Group to Urge Gateway Project Reinstatement and Stress Its Critical Importance * Yesterday, Senator Andy Kim (D-NJ) convened a bipartisan group of leaders from across New Jersey to urge the reinstatement of funding for the Gateway Project. Participants of the conversation included: "This isn't a Democratic or Republican project, it's one that helps all New Jer more

Senator Blunt Rochester Releases Statement on S.3012

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on Oct. 23, 2025: * * * Senator Blunt Rochester Releases Statement on S.3012 U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) today released a statement following her vote on S.3012. "The legislation that Republicans put forth today would give the White House free reign to pay who they want to pay while leaving others behind. This administration has consistently used federal employees as political pawns more

Senator Marshall Blasts Democrats for Voting Against Military Pay Bill

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall Blasts Democrats for Voting Against Military Pay Bill * Washington - On Thursday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), issued a statement after Senate Democrats voted against Senator Ron Johnson's (R-Wisconsin) bill, which would have provided paychecks for military service members and "excepted" federal employees who have worked without pay during the 23 days the governmen more

Senator Marshall: Democrats Are Once Again Going to Vote Against Paying Our Troops

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall: Democrats Are Once Again Going to Vote Against Paying Our Troops * Senator Marshall Joins Newsmax to Discuss the Schumer Shutdown, Healthcare Costs, and Beef Imports Washington - On Thursday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Newsmax's Wake Up America to discuss the Schumer Shutdown, the renovations at the White House, the Patients Deserve Price Tags Transpare more

Senator Marshall: Democrats Own the Problems with the ACA

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall: Democrats Own the Problems with the ACA * Senator Marshall Delivers Remarks on the Senate Floor Washington - On Thursday,U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), delivered remarks on the floor of the U.S. Senate 23 days into the Schumer shutdown, calling on Democrats to come to their senses and reopen the government so there can then be a conversation about their broken he more

Senator Rosen Responds to Governor Lombardo: Stand Up to Your Own Party to Protect 40,000 Nevadans from Losing Their Health Care, Massive Cost Increases

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Rosen Responds to Governor Lombardo: Stand Up to Your Own Party to Protect 40,000 Nevadans from Losing Their Health Care, Massive Cost Increases * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) released the following statement in response to Governor Joe Lombardo's letter about the Republican government shutdown. Senator Rosen has repeatedly voted in favor of legislation to reopen the more

Senator Schmitt on President Trump's Efforts to End War in Ukraine, Schumer's Shutdown

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Schmitt on President Trump's Efforts to End War in Ukraine, Schumer's Shutdown * Schmitt Praises the President, Urges Democrats to End the Government Shutdown WASHINGTON Today, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) joined Fox Business' Varney & Co to discuss President Trump's efforts to end the war in Ukraine, the need for a negotiated peace in the region, and the Democrats' refusal to end the more

Senator Warren's Statement on President Trump Pardoning Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Warren's Statement on President Trump Pardoning Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following statement in response to President Donald Trump's pardoning Binance founder Changpeng Zhao for vio more

Senators Blunt Rochester, Coons, Booker, Colleagues Urge Trump USDA to Immediately Release November SNAP Benefits

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Blunt Rochester, Coons, Booker, colleagues urge Trump USDA to immediately release November SNAP benefits U.S. Senators Lisa Blunt Rochester and Chris Coons (both D-Del.), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), and 43 of their Democratic colleagues sent a letter to USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins calling on the USDA to release the billions of dollars at its disposal to ensure Supplemental Nutrition Ass more

Sens. Cruz, Durbin, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Honoring Nobel Peace Prize Recipient, Maria Corina Machado

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Cruz, Durbin, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Honoring Nobel Peace Prize Recipient, Maria Corina Machado * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), and colleagues introduced a resolution honoring Nobel Peace Prize recipient, Maria Corina Machado. Upon introduction, Sen. Cruz said, "Maria Corina Machado has demonstrate more

Speaker Johnson: By Their Own Admission, Democrats Are Using American Families as "Leverage" in Their Shutdown

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson: By Their Own Admission, Democrats Are Using American Families as "Leverage" in Their Shutdown * WASHINGTON This morning, Speaker Johnson joined Joe Kernen, Becky Quick, and Andrew Ross Sorkin on CNBC's Squawk Box to discuss Congressional Democrat leaders admitting they are intentionally inflicting "suffering" on American families and using that pain as "leverage" i more

Speaker Johnson: By Their Own Admission, Democrats Are Using American Families as "Leverage" in Their Shutdown

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson: By Their Own Admission, Democrats Are Using American Families as "Leverage" in Their Shutdown * WASHINGTON This morning, Speaker Johnson joined Joe Kernen, Becky Quick, and Andrew Ross Sorkin on CNBC's Squawk Box to discuss Congressional Democrat leaders admitting they are intentionally inflicting "suffering" on American families and using that pain as "leverage" in this shutdown. more

STANSBURY, LEGER FERNANDEZ, SWALWELL, AND TITUS SLAM DANGEROUS TRUMP ADMIN FURLOUGHS OF NATIONAL NUCLEAR SECURITY ADMINISTRATION WORKFORCE

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Melanie Stansbury, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * STANSBURY, LEGER FERNANDEZ, SWALWELL, AND TITUS SLAM DANGEROUS TRUMP ADMIN FURLOUGHS OF NATIONAL NUCLEAR SECURITY ADMINISTRATION WORKFORCE * U.S. Representatives Melanie Stansbury (NM-01), Teresa Leger Fernandez (NM-03), Eric Swalwell (CA-14), and Dina Titus (NV-01) today led 23 of their colleagues in a letter to Secretary of Energy Chris Wright and National Nuclear Security Administration ( more

Thune Joins The Ben Shapiro Show

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Thune Joins The Ben Shapiro Show * Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today joined The Ben Shapiro Show. On Democrats' shutdown hypocrisy: "[T]his is a real losing hand for [Democrats] to play. It's certainly costing people all over the country, big time, particularly federal employees. And the longer this thing drags on, the worse it g more

Thune: Schumer Shutdown Day 23

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Thune: Schumer Shutdown Day 23 * Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune's remarks below (as delivered): "Mr. President, there was a time when Democrats opposed government shutdowns. "And not just opposed. "Democrats were critical of holding government funding hostage to po more

Transcript: Congressman Crow Outlines His New Vision for American Foreign Policy

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Transcript: Congressman Crow Outlines His New Vision for American Foreign Policy * WASHINGTON 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. A transcript of the speech as delivered is included below. I've been on Capitol Hill for seven years more

Trump Actions Unleash Alaska's Extraordinary Resource Potential and Boost Native Communities

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 23, 2025: * * * Trump Actions Unleash Alaska's Extraordinary Resource Potential and Boost Native Communities Today, the Trump administration announced a series of actions to unleash Alaska's energy resources and improve public health and safety in the state. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the follow more

Tuberville Advocates for Forest Owners during Ag Meeting

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Tuberville Advocates for Forest Owners during Ag Meeting * WASHINGTON - Yesterday, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) introduced an amendment to the Fix Our Forests Act during a U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee (Ag) business meeting. His amendment consists of the bill text of the Disaster Reforestation Act, which would help landowners recover from the los more

Tuberville Speaks with Mark Cuban, Dr. Smith About Importance of Increasing Transparency to Lower Health Care Costs

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Tuberville Speaks with Mark Cuban, Dr. Smith About Importance of Increasing Transparency to Lower Health Care Costs * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) spoke in a U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging hearing about increasing transparency to lower health care costs. Sen. Tuberville spoke with Mark Cuban, Co-Founder of Cost Plus Drugs, and Dr. Keith Smith, Co-Founder of more

U.S. Senator Tina Smith, Colleagues Push Legislation to Pay All Federal Employees, Service Members, and Contractors During Shutdown

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Tina Flint Smith, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senator Tina Smith, Colleagues Push Legislation to Pay All Federal Employees, Service Members, and Contractors During Shutdown * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) joined 24 colleagues to introduce the True Shutdown Fairness Act to pay all federal employees and the contractors supporting their work during the shutdown. The Senators' legislation, the True Shutdown Fairness more

Van Hollen, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Pay All Federal Employees, Servicemembers, & Contractors During Shutdown

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Pay All Federal Employees, Servicemembers, & Contractors During Shutdown * Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) led over 20 Senators in introducing legislation to pay all federal employees - both those excepted and furloughed - as well as our servicemembers and federal contractors during the current Republican-led shutdown. The Senators' l more

Warner, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Pay All Federal Employees, Servicemembers, & Contractors During Shutdown

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Pay All Federal Employees, Servicemembers, & Contractors During Shutdown * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner joined over 20 Senators in introducing the True Shutdown Fairness Act, legislation to pay all federal employees - both those excepted and furloughed - as well as our servicemembers and federal contractors during the current Republican-led more

Warner, Democrats on Senate Finance Committee in Sounding Alarm Over Trump Weaponization of the IRS Against the Free Speech Rights of Trump Opponents

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Democrats on Senate Finance Committee in Sounding Alarm Over Trump Weaponization of the IRS Against the Free Speech Rights of Trump Opponents * Washington - U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) joined Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee Ron Wyden (D-OR), Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), and the 12 other Democrats on the Senate Finance Committee in demanding answers about more

Warnock Blasts Trump Administration's Decision to Withhold Food Assistance for Vulnerable Kids, Families

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Warnock Blasts Trump Administration's Decision to Withhold Food Assistance for Vulnerable Kids, Families * In an interview with MSNBC's Chris Hayes, Senator Reverend Warnock called out the Trump Administration for using people as pawns following its choice to cut off food assistance amid the government shutdown despite having available resources In a new oversight effort, Senator Warnock u more

Warren Probes Private Student Loan Servicer Amid Trump Administration's Erosion of Private Student Borrower Protections

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Warren Probes Private Student Loan Servicer Amid Trump Administration's Erosion of Private Student Borrower Protections "Goal's past work for NCSLT, paired with the Trump Administration's recent litigation dismissals and new legislation, have significant implications for the financial health of students and families more

Warren, Kaine, Van Hollen, Alsobrooks Urge Administration to Act Against China's Open Evasion of U.S. Sanctions on Russian Energy

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Warren, Kaine, Van Hollen, Alsobrooks Urge Administration to Act Against China's Open Evasion of U.S. Sanctions on Russian Energy U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, Tim Kaine (D-VA), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), and Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD more

Wasserman Schultz Spotlights Trump's Cuts to Social Security Disability Benefits

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Wasserman Schultz Spotlights Trump's Cuts to Social Security Disability Benefits * Plantation, FL. - Today, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) joined Social Security Disability recipients and advocates to sound the alarm about Trump's proposed cuts to Social Security and highlight what they mean for seniors, retirees, and people living with disabilities. Watch the full press co more

Welch Cosponsors Bills to Pay All Federal Employees, Servicemembers, and Contractors During Shutdown

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch Cosponsors Bills to Pay All Federal Employees, Servicemembers, and Contractors During Shutdown * Republicans block legislation to ensure all federal workers are paid WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) cosponsored bills led by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-Mich.) and Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) to pay all federal employees during the Republican-led shutdown. Senator Peters' more

Welch Joins Booker, Klobuchar, Lujan, Colleagues in Urging USDA to Immediately Release November SNAP Benefits

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch Joins Booker, Klobuchar, Lujan, Colleagues in Urging USDA to Immediately Release November SNAP Benefits * WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) joined Senators Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), and 42 colleagues in sending a letter to Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins calling on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to release th more

Welch, Wyden Lead Colleagues in Demanding Transparency, Accountability for Massive Rise in National Security Tariffs

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch, Wyden Lead Colleagues in Demanding Transparency, Accountability for Massive Rise in National Security Tariffs Senators' letter questions Commerce Secretary Lutnick over unprecedented use of national security tariffs * U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a member of the Senate Finance Committee, today joined Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) in leading eight Senate coll more

Western Maryland Flood Survivors Left Without Federal Disaster Aid After Trump Administration Denies Appeal

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. April McClain Delaney, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Western Maryland Flood Survivors Left Without Federal Disaster Aid After Trump Administration Denies Appeal * ANNAPOLIS, MD The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) informed the State of Maryland late last night that the state's appeal for a Major Disaster Declaration for the May 2025 flooding that occurred in Allegany and Garrett Counties has been officially denied. For the Western more

Whip Emmer, Minnesota Republican Delegation Issue Statement on Nomination of James Stuart to serve as U.S. Marshal for the District of Minnesota

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 (Rep.) -- House Republican Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Whip Emmer, Minnesota Republican Delegation Issue Statement on Nomination of James Stuart to serve as U.S. Marshal for the District of Minnesota * WASHINGTON - Today, House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), along with the rest of the Minnesota Republican Delegation, issued the following statement on the nomination of James Stuart to serve as U.S. Marshal for the District of M more

Wyden, Merkley, Colleagues Urge Donald Trump to Reinforce Opposition to West Bank Annexation

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden, Merkley, Colleagues Urge Donald Trump to Reinforce Opposition to West Bank Annexation * Senators press Trump to reinforce opposition to territorial annexation after Gaza ceasefire plan omits mention of West Bank Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley said today they have joined Senate colleagues to urge Donald Trump to reinforce his stated opposition to Israel's annexati more

Wyden, Merkley, Colleagues Urge Donald Trump to Reinforce Opposition to West Bank Annexation

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden, Merkley, Colleagues Urge Donald Trump to Reinforce Opposition to West Bank Annexation * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley said today they have joined Senate colleagues to urge Donald Trump to reinforce his stated opposition to Israel's annexation of territory in the West Bank amid the ongoing focus on implementing and sustaining the much-needed ceasefire in Gaza. Trump more

Wyden, Merkley, Colleagues Urge Trump USDA to Immediately Release November SNAP Benefits

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden, Merkley, Colleagues Urge Trump USDA to Immediately Release November SNAP Benefits * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley (both D-OR) today urged the Trump administration to release the billions of dollars at its disposal to ensure Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits continue next month in Oregon and nationwide. "We were deeply disturbed to hear th more

Wyden, Merkley, Colleagues Urge Trump USDA to Immediately Release November SNAP Benefits

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden, Merkley, Colleagues Urge Trump USDA to Immediately Release November SNAP Benefits * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley (both D-OR) today urged the Trump administration to release the billions of dollars at its disposal to ensure Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits continue next month in Oregon and nationwide. "We were deeply disturbed to hear that more

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