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Tipoffs: President Trump & Congress

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100+ Republicans Join Kim, Crapo in Support of CDFI Fund
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Young Kim, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * 100+ Republicans Join Kim, Crapo in Support of CDFI Fund * Washington, DC - Yesterday, U.S. Congresswoman Young Kim (CA-40) and Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) led a bicameral letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought reaffirming broad Republican support for the Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund and urging the Administr  more
Aderholt, Alford, Moore: Appropriator Trio Underscore the Cost of Democrat Obstruction
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies, issued the following news release on Oct. 24, 2025: * * * Aderholt, Alford, Moore: Appropriator Trio Underscore the Cost of Democrat Obstruction Following a week where Democrat leaders openly described the suffering of American families as "leverage," the consequences of their irresponsible shutdown on the nation continu  more
After Driving Up Prices, Democrats Voted No on Tax Relief for Seniors and Yes on Shutting Down the Government
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release: * * * After Driving Up Prices, Democrats Voted No on Tax Relief for Seniors and Yes on Shutting Down the Government House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) issued the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released the Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for September 2025 and the Social Security Administration relea  more
As Republican Shutdown Continues, Markey, Pressley Highlight Food Insecurity for Massachusetts Families and Stress to Bay State Food Banks and Anti-Hunger Organizations
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * As Republican Shutdown Continues, Markey, Pressley Highlight Food Insecurity for Massachusetts Families and Stress to Bay State Food Banks and Anti-Hunger Organizations * Watch: Sen. Markey, Rep. Pressley, advocates highlight impact of Republican shutdown on Bay State food banks Boston (October 24, 2025) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), top Democrat on the Health, Education, Labor,   more
Bailouts for Argentina; Hunger for Central Texas Families
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Bailouts for Argentina; Hunger for Central Texas Families * Contact: Alexis Torres (link sends email) Washington, D.C. Today, U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-Austin) released the following statement after the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) announced Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Plan (SNAP) food assistance will not be issued as the Republican government shutdown continue  more
Baldwin Slams Trump's Denial of FEMA Disaster Assistance for Wisconsin Communities Impacted by August Storms
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Baldwin Slams Trump's Denial of FEMA Disaster Assistance for Wisconsin Communities Impacted by August Storms * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released a statement following the Trump Administration's decision to deny federal assistance for Door, Grant, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington, and Waukesha counties after catastrophic storms and flooding in August caused more th  more
Baldwin Supports Legislation to Pay All Federal Employees During Shutdown
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Baldwin Supports Legislation to Pay All Federal Employees During Shutdown * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and her colleagues introduced and tried to pass a measure to pay all federal workers, servicemembers, and federal contractors who are currently missing paychecks due to President Donald Trump's and Congressional Republicans' shutdown. The bill was brought to the   more
Barr Receives A+ Grade from NumbersUSA for Championing Border Security Priorities in Congress
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Andy Barr, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Barr Receives A+ Grade from NumbersUSA for Championing Border Security Priorities in Congress * Washington, D.C. U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY) is one of the top seven members in the House pushing for stronger border security legislation. NumbersUSA gave Barr their top, A+ grade, which only seven House members received. "I've been with President Trump every step of the way to secure our border,"   more
Blumenthal Calls on Independent Watchdog to Investigate Impact of Trump VA Cuts on Care for Veterans with Spinal Cord Injuries & Disorders
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal Calls on Independent Watchdog to Investigate Impact of Trump VA Cuts on Care for Veterans with Spinal Cord Injuries & Disorders * [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) today called on the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to complete an independent audit to determine the impact of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)  more
Booker, Peters, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Pay Military Personnel and All Federal Employees During Government Shutdown
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker, Peters, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Pay Military Personnel and All Federal Employees During Government Shutdown * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) joined a group of Senate Democrats led by U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), to introduce the Military and Federal Employee Protection Act, which would provide a one-time appropriation to pay service members, federal employ  more
Boyle Statement on September CPI Inflation Data
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 24, 2025: * * * Boyle Statement on September CPI Inflation Data Today, Pennsylvania Congressman Brendan F. Boyle, Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that the annualized Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate for September increased to 3.0 percent: "D  more
Buchanan Applauds DHS Investigation of Biden-Era FEMA Staff for Political Discrimination in Florida
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Buchanan Applauds DHS Investigation of Biden-Era FEMA Staff for Political Discrimination in Florida * Follows Buchanan's November 2024 Letter Demanding Accountability WASHINGTON Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan released the following statement after the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that an internal investigation of Biden administration Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)  more
Cantwell, Colleagues Blast USDA for Refusing to Release Funds to Feed American Families; SNAP to Run Out Oct. 31st
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Cantwell, Colleagues Blast USDA for Refusing to Release Funds to Feed American Families; SNAP to Run Out Oct. 31st Trump's USDA has instructed states to stop processing SNAP benefits for November. Now, 42 million Americans are at risk of missing food assistance going into the holidays  * Today, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), senior member of the Senate Finance Committee and ranking membe  more
Chair Cassidy, Cornyn, Colleagues Introduce Kayla Hamilton Act, Protect Americans From Dangerous Illegal Immigrants
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news: * * * Chair Cassidy, Cornyn, Colleagues Introduce Kayla Hamilton Act, Protect Americans from Dangerous Illegal Immigrants U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, John Cornyn (R-TX), Ted Cruz (R-TX), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Katie Britt (R-AL), Cynthia Lummis (R-WY  more
Chairman Mast on Trump Administration's Investigation Into China's Implementation of Phase One Agreement
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Brian Mast, R-Florida, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 24, 2025: * * * Chairman Mast on Trump Administration's Investigation into China's Implementation of Phase One Agreement Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast issued the following statement in response to the Trump administration's newly announced investigation into whether China has fully implemented its commitments under the Phase  more
Chairman Rick Scott, Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand Pen Letter to HHS on Dangers of Overreliance on Foreign-Manufactured Generic Drugs and Request Information on HHS's Efforts to Combat Vulnerabilities
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, issued the following news release on Oct. 24, 2025: * * * Chairman Rick Scott, Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand Pen Letter to HHS on Dangers of Overreliance on Foreign-Manufactured Generic Drugs and Request Information on HHS's Efforts to Combat Vulnerabilities Today, Chairman Rick Scott and Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging sent a letter to Dep  more
Chairman Rick Scott, Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand Pen Letter to HHS on Dangers of Overreliance on Foreign-Manufactured Generic Drugs and Request Information on HHS's Efforts to Combat Vulnerabilities
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, ranking member of the Senate Special Committee on Aging issued the following news release on Oct. 24, 2025: * * * Chairman Rick Scott, Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand Pen Letter to HHS on Dangers of Overreliance on Foreign-Manufactured Generic Drugs and Request Information on HHS's Efforts to Combat Vulnerabilities Today, Chairman Rick Scott and Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging sent a  more
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Condemns ICE and DHS Abuses at Chicago Field Hearing: "No Agency Is Above the Law"
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Krishnamoorthi Condemns ICE and DHS Abuses at Chicago Field Hearing: "No Agency Is Above the Law" * CHICAGO - At today's House field hearing "Kidnapped & Disappeared: Trump's Assault on Chicago," Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) delivered a forceful rebuke of the Trump administration's immigration enforcement tactics, condemning ICE and DHS for unlawfully targeting citizens  more
CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN DEMANDS TRUMP ADMINISTRATION PREVENT LAPSE IN FUNDING FOR SNAP, NOT RIP AWAY THE VERY TOOLS FAMILIES USE TO FEED THEIR KIDS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN DEMANDS TRUMP ADMINISTRATION PREVENT LAPSE IN FUNDING FOR SNAP, NOT RIP AWAY THE VERY TOOLS FAMILIES USE TO FEED THEIR KIDS * Congressman Pat Ryan Demands Trump Administration Prevent Lapse in Funding for SNAP, Not Rip Away the Very Tools Families Use to Feed Their Kids Congressman Pat Ryan is demanding that the Trump Administration take all possible steps to ensure that American  more
Congresswoman Brown Joins House Democrats in Urging USDA to Disburse November SNAP Benefits
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Brown Joins House Democrats in Urging USDA to Disburse November SNAP Benefits * Washington, DC Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) today joined 214 House Democrats in calling on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to use available contingency funds and all legal authority to ensure that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are distributed for November despite t  more
Congresswoman Escobar, House Democrats Call on Trump Admin to Use SNAP Reserve Funding to Continue November Benefits Without Interruption
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Escobar, House Democrats Call on Trump Admin to Use SNAP Reserve Funding to Continue November Benefits Without Interruption * Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) joined 213 of her Democratic colleagues in calling on the Trump Administration to immediately release the nearly $5 billion in SNAP contingency funding that would allow November benefits to go out without interrupt  more
Congresswoman Gwen Moore Condemns Denial of FEMA Disaster Aid Following Historic August Flooding
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Gwen Moore Condemns Denial of FEMA Disaster Aid Following Historic August Flooding * Congresswoman Gwen Moore released the following statement after FEMA's denial of Public Assistance for Milwaukee, Door, Grant, Ozaukee, Washington, and Waukesha counties after experiencing major flooding and an estimated $26.5 million in public infrastructure damage. "Our state was forced to wait for  more
Congresswoman Simon Statement on Bay Area Immigration Enforcement Surge
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Lateefah Simon, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Simon Statement on Bay Area Immigration Enforcement Surge * Oakland, CA. - Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (D-CA-12) released the below statement following reports (link is external) that the Trump Administration dispatched more than 100 federal agents to the U.S. Coast Guard Base in Alameda on Wednesday October 23, 2025 and reports of Custom and Border Patrol agents arriving to the   more
Congresswoman Tenney Visits Local Hospitals, Calls for Protecting Rural Health Funding Amid Democrat Shutdown
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney Visits Local Hospitals, Calls for Protecting Rural Health Funding Amid Democrat Shutdown * Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) visited Noyes Hospital in Dansville and Thompson Hospital in Canandaigua to meet with leaders and providers, tour their facilities, and discuss the urgent need to protect rural health care access amid the ongoing Democrat-led government shutdown.    more
Cortez Masto, Democratic Senators Demand Transparency and Accountability for Use of National Security Tariffs to Tax Cars, Cabinets, Other Common Products
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto, Democratic Senators Demand Transparency and Accountability for Use of National Security Tariffs to Tax Cars, Cabinets, Other Common Products * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and eight of her Democratic Senate colleagues in a letter to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick call  more
Craig, DeLauro Statement on White House Unlawfully Stealing Food Benefits From Americans
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, ranking member of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 24, 2025: * * * Craig, DeLauro Statement on White House Unlawfully Stealing Food Benefits from Americans Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) and House Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) released the following statement concerning the Trump administration's illegal move to withhold availabl  more
Day 24 of the Trump-Republican Shutdown: Congresswoman Maxine Waters Shares Resources and Information for Consumers Impacted by the Shutdown
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 24, 2025: * * * DAY 24 OF THE TRUMP-REPUBLICAN SHUTDOWN: Congresswoman Maxine Waters Shares Resources and Information for Consumers Impacted by the Shutdown Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, released this fact sheet with information and resources available for Federal wo  more
DeLauro, Craig Statement on White House Unlawfully Stealing Food Benefits From Americans
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 24, 2025: * * * DeLauro, Craig Statement on White House Unlawfully Stealing Food Benefits from Americans Today, House Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) and House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) released the following statement concerning the Trump administration's illegal move to withhold  more
Delegation Celebrates Series of Interior Announcements for Alaska Day
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Nicholas J. Begich III, 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   more
Diaz-Balart Delivers Once Again for our Community - $109.4M for Traffic Relief and Job Creation
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Diaz-Balart Delivers Once Again for our Community - $109.4M for Traffic Relief and Job Creation * MIAMI, FL - Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart, Dean of the Florida Delegation and Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, celebrated the launch of Miami-Dade County's long-awaited first-ever Metro Express Bus Rapid Transit System to South Dade - made possible in large part by the $109.4 milli  more
Duckworth Leads Colleagues in Demanding Trump Administration End Extreme & Dangerous Enforcement Activities Near Schools
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth Leads Colleagues in Demanding Trump Administration End Extreme & Dangerous Enforcement Activities Near Schools * [WASHINGTON, D.C.] U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) led seven of her Senate colleagues in demanding the Trump Administration take immediate action to ensure the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) stops conducting aggressive, extreme and dangerous civil enforcement  more
Gillibrand, Democratic Colleagues Urge Trump Administration To Immediately Release November SNAP Benefits
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand, Democratic Colleagues Urge Trump Administration To Immediately Release November SNAP Benefits * Trump Administration Decision Could Impact Roughly One In Seven New Yorkers Who Depend on SNAP For Critical Food Assistance Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) is calling on the Trump administration to immediately release billions of dollars in Supplemental Nutrition Assista  more
Goodlander Presses Administration to Reinstate Furloughed Federal Workers at Agencies Unaffected by Republican Shutdown, Resume Their Pay
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Maggie Goodlander, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Goodlander Presses Administration to Reinstate Furloughed Federal Workers at Agencies Unaffected by Republican Shutdown, Resume Their Pay * Concord, N.H. - Today, Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander joined more than 60 of her colleagues in the House and Senate, urging the Trump Administration to immediately reinstate any furloughed employees of agencies funded entirely by collected user fees   more
Gottheimer Presses Trump Admin on $20 Billion Argentina Bailout
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Gottheimer Presses Trump Admin on $20 Billion Argentina Bailout * WASHINGTON, D.C. This week, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent demanding answers about the Trump Administration's decision to provide the Central Bank of Argentina with a $20 billion bailout. Gottheimer called the move "a massive failure for the American people,"   more
Hayes, Craig Lead House Democrats in Letter to USDA Demanding Continuation of SNAP Benefits During Republican Shutdown
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, ranking member of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 24, 2025: * * * Hayes, Craig Lead House Democrats in Letter to USDA Demanding Continuation of SNAP Benefits During Republican Shutdown 214 House Democrats join letter following Trump admin threat not to use $5 billion SNAP contingency fund to provide November benefits * Today, House AgricultureSubcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture Ran  more
Heinrich, Lujan Blast Latest HHS Firings, Underscore How Cuts Will Harm New Mexicans' Health, Weaken Response to Fentanyl Crisis & Maternal Mortality
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- 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 Condemn Republicans for Refusing to Pay All New Mexico Federal Workers, Contractors, & Service Members During Trump's Shutdown
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich, Lujan Condemn Republicans for Refusing to Pay All New Mexico Federal Workers, Contractors, & Service Members During Trump's Shutdown * Senate Republicans blocked Democrats' legislation to pay all federal workers during Trump's shutdown WASHINGTON U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) released the following statements after Senate Republicans blocked Demo  more
Heinrich, Lujan Condemn Republicans for Refusing to Pay All New Mexico Federal Workers, Contractors, & Service Members During Trump's Shutdown
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich, Lujan Condemn Republicans for Refusing to Pay All New Mexico Federal Workers, Contractors, & Service Members During Trump's Shutdown * Senate Republicans blocked Democrats' legislation to pay all federal workers during Trump's shutdown WASHINGTON U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) released the following statements after Senate Republicans blocked Democ  more
Hickenlooper Statement on Vote to Pay Federal Employees
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Hickenlooper Statement on Vote to Pay Federal Employees * Yesterday, Senate Republicans blocked Democrats' efforts to pay federal employees, bar illegal mass layoffs amid Republicans' government shutdown WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper released the following statement after Senate Republicans blocked Democrats' efforts to pay federal employees and prevent the White House f  more
Hirono, Colleagues Call Out Trump Administration's Dismantling of Education Offices Responsible for Supporting People with Disabilities
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Hirono, Colleagues Call Out Trump Administration's Dismantling of Education Offices Responsible for Supporting People with Disabilities * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) joined Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and 14 colleagues in calling out the Trump Administration's efforts to dismantle U.S. special education with its decision to illegally fire the Department of Education   more
Hirono, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Pay All Federal Employees, Servicemembers, and Contractors During Shutdown
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Hirono, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Pay All Federal Employees, Servicemembers, and Contractors During Shutdown * ~ Legislation would also prevent Administration's mass firings while the government is shut down ~ WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) joined Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and 19 colleagues in introducing legislation to pay all federal employees-both those  more
Hoyer, Ivey Host Shutdown Roundtable with Federal Workers
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Hoyer, Ivey Host Shutdown Roundtable with Federal Workers * BOWIE, MD - Today, Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) and Glenn Ivey (MD-04) hosted a roundtable with federal workers, local labor leaders, and officials from the Moore-Miller Administration to discuss the harmful effects of Republicans' ongoing shutdown of the federal government. Representatives from the International Federation of Prof  more
ICYMI: Trump Pollster Highlights Broad Bipartisan Support for Extending ACA Enhanced Premium Tax Credits, Warns of Consequences of Inaction
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Trump Pollster Highlights Broad Bipartisan Support for Extending ACA Enhanced Premium Tax Credits, Warns of Consequences of Inaction * (Washington, DC) - In case you missed it: Yesterday, John McLaughlinone of President Trump's favored pollsters and former advisors released a poll finding Americans overwhelmingly support extending the Affordable Care Act (ACA) enhanced premium tax cre  more
Kaptur Joins Hayes, and Craig in leading House Democrats In Urging USDA To Take Immediate Action To Fund SNAP
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Kaptur Joins Hayes, and Craig in leading House Democrats In Urging USDA To Take Immediate Action To Fund SNAP * Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), a senior member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, joined Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture, Congressw  more
Kennedy Statement on Ending of Canada Trade Talks
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Kennedy Statement on Ending of Canada Trade Talks * Congressman Tim Kennedy, Co-Chair of the Northern Border Caucus, released the following statement in response to President Donald Trump's announcement that the United States will end all trade talks with Canada: "President Trump's impulsive decision to end trade discussions with Canada shows how unserious he is about fixing our broken econ  more
Larson Demands Trump Administration Release Funding to Prevent SNAP Shutdown
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson Demands Trump Administration Release Funding to Prevent SNAP Shutdown * East Hartford, CT - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) called on the Trump Administration to release existing funds currently available to prevent a catastrophic lapse in SNAP benefits for the 42 million Americans who rely on them to feed their families. "As costs soar and this shutdown drags on, Donald Trump is c  more
Larson Statement on the 2026 Social Security COLA Announcement
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson Statement on the 2026 Social Security COLA Announcement * East Hartford, CT - Today, House Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced a 2.8 percent Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) (link is external) for 2026. "Seniors rely on their annual COLA to keep up w  more
Latest Consumer Price Index Shows Prices Continuing To Rise, Further Squeezing Working Families
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Latest Consumer Price Index Shows Prices Continuing To Rise, Further Squeezing Working Families * Even as workers face a slow job market and sweeping layoffs, prices are up 3% across the board over last year: That's 2.7% for food, 5.1% for electricity, 3.6% for shelter, and 3.9% for health care Cantwell: "Contrary to the Administration's talking points, the data shows that American consumers st  more
Latest Data Shows Trump Policies Causing Prices to Rise, Job Market to Shrink, & Economic Uncertainty to Spread
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Latest Data Shows Trump Policies Causing Prices to Rise, Job Market to Shrink, & Economic Uncertainty to Spread * President Donald Trump's weak handling of the economy and costly trade wars are hampering American commerce and forcing consumers to pay more for groceries, medicine, cars, housing, and everyday goods and services. At the same time, Trump is forcing a much heavier economic burden onto   more
LEADER JEFFRIES ON KEEPIN' IT REAL WITH REV. AL SHARPTON: "WE'RE NOT GOING TO BE INTIMIDATED BY THESE EXTREMISTS"
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON KEEPIN' IT REAL WITH REV. AL SHARPTON: "WE'RE NOT GOING TO BE INTIMIDATED BY THESE EXTREMISTS" * Yesterday, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on Keepin' It Real with Rev. Al Sharpton, where he pointed out Republican hypocrisy on protecting Medicaid, preserving SNAP and standing for law and order, while Democrats remain committed to the   more
LEADER JEFFRIES ON KEEPIN' IT REAL WITH REV. AL SHARPTON: "WE'RE NOT GOING TO BE INTIMIDATED BY THESE EXTREMISTS"
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON KEEPIN' IT REAL WITH REV. AL SHARPTON: "WE'RE NOT GOING TO BE INTIMIDATED BY THESE EXTREMISTS" * Yesterday, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on Keepin' It Real with Rev. Al Sharpton, where he pointed out Republican hypocrisy on protecting Medicaid, preserving SNAP and standing for law and order, while Democrats remain committed to the righteous fight for the he  more
LEADER JEFFRIES ON MSNBC: "WE HAVE TO ADDRESS THE HEALTHCARE CRISIS THAT'S CRUSHING PEOPLE"
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MSNBC: "WE HAVE TO ADDRESS THE HEALTHCARE CRISIS THAT'S CRUSHING PEOPLE" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC's The Weeknight, where he emphasized that while Republicans remain on vacation, Democrats will continue to work to end the Republican government shutdown and the healthcare crisis devastating everyday Americans ac  more
LEADER JEFFRIES ON MSNBC: "WE HAVE TO ADDRESS THE HEALTHCARE CRISIS THAT'S CRUSHING PEOPLE"
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MSNBC: "WE HAVE TO ADDRESS THE HEALTHCARE CRISIS THAT'S CRUSHING PEOPLE" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC's The Weeknight, where he emphasized that while Republicans remain on vacation, Democrats will continue to work to end the Republican government shutdown and the healthcare crisis devastating everyday Americans across the country. ALICIA  more
LEADER JEFFRIES ON SQUAWK BOX: "COSTS AREN'T GOING DOWN. INFLATION IS MOVING IN THE WRONG DIRECTION"
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON SQUAWK BOX: "COSTS AREN'T GOING DOWN. INFLATION IS MOVING IN THE WRONG DIRECTION" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNBC's Squawk Box, where he highlighted that as inflation and the cost of living continue to increase, Democrats are committed to fighting to end the Republican healthcare crisis and the government shutdown.   more
LEADER JEFFRIES ON SQUAWK BOX: "COSTS AREN'T GOING DOWN. INFLATION IS MOVING IN THE WRONG DIRECTION"
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON SQUAWK BOX: "COSTS AREN'T GOING DOWN. INFLATION IS MOVING IN THE WRONG DIRECTION" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNBC's Squawk Box, where he highlighted that as inflation and the cost of living continue to increase, Democrats are committed to fighting to end the Republican healthcare crisis and the government shutdown. BECKY QUICK: Alright, let'  more
LEADER JEFFRIES ON THE RICKEY SMILEY MORNING SHOW: "THEY WOULD RATHER SHUT THE GOVERNMENT DOWN THAN PROVIDE HEALTHCARE TO PEOPLE WHO ARE STRUGGLING ALL THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY"
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON THE RICKEY SMILEY MORNING SHOW: "THEY WOULD RATHER SHUT THE GOVERNMENT DOWN THAN PROVIDE HEALTHCARE TO PEOPLE WHO ARE STRUGGLING ALL THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY" * This week, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show, where he broke down how Republicans are attacking healthcare, federal workers and democracy itself   more
LEADER JEFFRIES TO BLOOMBERG: "EVERYDAY AMERICANS ARE BEING HURT"
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES TO BLOOMBERG: "EVERYDAY AMERICANS ARE BEING HURT" * This week, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joined Bloomberg's David Gura to discuss the Trump-Republican government shutdown and the healthcare crisis that is hurting people all across the country. The full interview can be watched here. (link is external) LEADER JEFFRIES: As Democrats, we con  more
LEADER JEFFRIES TO BLOOMBERG: "EVERYDAY AMERICANS ARE BEING HURT"
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES TO BLOOMBERG: "EVERYDAY AMERICANS ARE BEING HURT" * This week, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joined Bloomberg's David Gura to discuss the Trump-Republican government shutdown and the healthcare crisis that is hurting people all across the country. The full interview can be watched here. LEADER JEFFRIES: As Democrats, we continue to make clear to our Republican colleag  more
LEADER JEFFRIES: "DONALD TRUMP AND REPUBLICAN POLICIES ARE MAKING LIFE TOO EXPENSIVE"
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "DONALD TRUMP AND REPUBLICAN POLICIES ARE MAKING LIFE TOO EXPENSIVE" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press availability, where he emphasized that while Republicans are nowhere to be found as inflation and costs continue to skyrocket, Democrats are ready, willing and able to negotiate a bipartisan spending agreement that lowers he  more
LEADER JEFFRIES: "DONALD TRUMP AND REPUBLICAN POLICIES ARE MAKING LIFE TOO EXPENSIVE"
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "DONALD TRUMP AND REPUBLICAN POLICIES ARE MAKING LIFE TOO EXPENSIVE" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press availability, where he emphasized that while Republicans are nowhere to be found as inflation and costs continue to skyrocket, Democrats are ready, willing and able to negotiate a bipartisan spending agreement that lowers healthcare costs and ends th  more
Lujan, Heinrich Urge Trump's USDA to Immediately Release November SNAP Benefits Amid Republican Shutdown
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- 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
Markey, Warren, Blumenthal, Wyden, Van Hollen Slam Trump Ballroom "Vehicle for Politicized Fundraising, Influence Peddling, and Donor Access"
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Markey, Warren, Blumenthal, Wyden, Van Hollen Slam Trump Ballroom "Vehicle for Politicized Fundraising, Influence Peddling, and Donor Access" Lawmakers press National Park Service, Trust for the National Mall, on role in possible corrupt access to, and favor-seeking from, Trump and his administration *  Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) Richard Blumenthal (D  more
McGovern Statement on Trump Decision to Cancel November Food Benefits for American Families
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. James McGovern, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * McGovern Statement on Trump Decision to Cancel November Food Benefits for American Families * WASHINGTON Today, Congressman Jim McGovern, Ranking Member of the House Rules Committee, Senior Member of the House Agriculture Committee, and a national leader on issues of hunger and food policy, released this statement following the Trump administration's refusal to guarantee that federal food as  more
Merkley, Wyden Call on Oz to Resolve Chaos as States Implement Trumpcare
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Budget Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Merkley, Wyden Call on Oz to Resolve Chaos as States Implement Trumpcare Despite Republican Efforts to Roll Back Improvements to Medicaid and Medicare, Democrats Used Senate Rules to Preserve More than a Dozen Policies; State Medicaid Programs Have Received Minimal Direction from the Trump Administration About How to Implement These Roll Backs or Preserve  more
Miller-Meeks Urges President Trump to Strengthen Trade and Support Iowa Farmers
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Miller-Meeks Urges President Trump to Strengthen Trade and Support Iowa Farmers * IOWA \- Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) sent a letter to President Donald J. Trump urging continued action to strengthen U.S. trade policy, hold China accountable for unfair practices, and support Iowa's farmers through stable, reliable markets and new export opportunities. "Iowa's farmers fee  more
Moulton on Escalating Military Tensions in Latin America: "Americans should not break the law to stop lawbreakers themselves"
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Moulton on Escalating Military Tensions in Latin America: "Americans should not break the law to stop lawbreakers themselves" * SALEM, MA \- Congressman Seth Moulton (MA-06), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, today issued the following statement regarding House Speaker Mike Johnson's refusal to convene the House of Representatives amid escalating military tensions in Latin Americ  more
Murphy, Blumenthal Join 44 Democratic Colleagues In Urging Trump USDA To Immediately Release November SNAP Benefits
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy, Blumenthal Join 44 Democratic Colleagues In Urging Trump USDA To Immediately Release November SNAP Benefits * WASHINGTON U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), along with 44 of their Democratic Senate colleagues, sent a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, urging her agency to release the billions in contingency funds a  more
Murphy, Blumenthal, Sanders, Booker Warn SCORE Act's Antitrust Exemption Is A Giveaway to The NCAA, Call For Legislation That Puts College Athletes First
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy, Blumenthal, Sanders, Booker Warn SCORE Act's Antitrust Exemption Is A Giveaway to The NCAA, Call For Legislation That Puts College Athletes First * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Bernie Sanders (D-Vt.), and Cory Booker (D-N.J.) sent a letter to U.S. Senators Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Scie  more
Neal Statement on Trump Calling Off Trade Talks with Canada
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Neal Statement on Trump Calling Off Trade Talks with Canada * Neal was a key architect of USMCA, which Trump called "the best and most important trade deal ever made by the USA" SPRINGFIELD, MA Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after Trump called off trade discussions with Canada over a recent advertisement from Ontario: "Pre  more
Neal Statement on Trump Calling Off Trade Talks With Canada
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Neal Statement on Trump Calling Off Trade Talks with Canada Neal was a key architect of USMCA, which Trump called "the best and most important trade deal ever made by the USA" SPRINGFIELD, MA--Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after Trump called off trade discussions with Cana  more
Neguse, Bennet Urge FCC Put Colorado Communities Over Corporate Interest, Reject Nexstar Media-Tegna Merger
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Joseph Neguse, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Neguse, Bennet Urge FCC Put Colorado Communities Over Corporate Interest, Reject Nexstar Media-Tegna Merger * Lafayette, CO Congressman Joe Neguse and Senator Michael Bennet implored Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr to put community interest over corporate profit and reject the Nexstar Media-Tegna merger. The $6.2 billion deal between the two broadcast companies is in   more
Padilla, Schiff, Colleagues Urge Trump USDA to Immediately Release November SNAP Benefits
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Schiff, Colleagues Urge Trump USDA to Immediately Release November SNAP Benefits * Trump Administration jeopardizing food assistance for 5.5 million Californians on CalFresh WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff (both D-Calif.) joined Senators Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), as well as 41 other colleagues, in calling on t  more
Pappas Demands USDA Take Immediate Action to Fund SNAP
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Pappas Demands USDA Take Immediate Action to Fund SNAP * Today Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) joined Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05), House Committee on Agriculture Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02), and over 200 of his House colleagues in sending a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins d  more
Pelosi Joins House Democrats in Demanding Trump Administration Continue SNAP Benefits During Republican Shutdown
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Pelosi Joins House Democrats in Demanding Trump Administration Continue SNAP Benefits During Republican Shutdown * Washington, D.C. Today, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi joined 213 House Democrats on a letter to Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, demanding that she utilize the Congressionally authorized SNAP contingency fund to provide food assistance to hungry Americans as the Republican shu  more
Pelosi, California Delegation Members Call for Investigation into Trump Administration Slashing $7 Billion in Energy Grants
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Pelosi, California Delegation Members Call for Investigation into Trump Administration Slashing $7 Billion in Energy Grants * Washington, D.C. Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi joined Senator Adam Schiff, Senator Alex Padilla and 27 members of the California congressional delegation in urging the Department of Energy's (DOE) Inspector General to launch an independent investigation into the unlawful te  more
Peters Urges DHS Inspector General to Investigate Secretary Noem's Reported $200 Million Private Jets Purchase
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Peters Urges DHS Inspector General to Investigate Secretary Noem's Reported $200 Million Private Jets Purchase U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Inspector General Joseph Cuffari reque  more
Peters Urges DHS Inspector General to Investigate Secretary Noem's Reported $200 Million Private Jets Purchase
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Peters Urges DHS Inspector General to Investigate Secretary Noem's Reported $200 Million Private Jets Purchase U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Inspector General Joseph Cuffari requesting an investigation into DHS's reported contract to purchase two luxury private   more
Pingree, House Democrats Call on USDA to Continue SNAP Benefits During Republican Shutdown
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Pingree, House Democrats Call on USDA to Continue SNAP Benefits During Republican Shutdown * Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine), a member of the House Agriculture Committee, and 214 of her Democratic colleagues in Congress are demanding Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins utilize the Congressionally authorized SNAP contingency fund to provide food assistance to hungry Americans as the Republi  more
Reed & Whitehouse Call on Trump Admin. to Release SNAP Contingency Funds
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed & Whitehouse Call on Trump Admin. to Release SNAP Contingency Funds * WASHINGTON, DC Historically, both Democratic and Republican administrations have found ways to sustain the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) program during past budget crises and federal shutdowns by using contingency funds, carry-over appropriations, and short-term adjustments. That was the case in 2013 and   more
Reed & Whitehouse Call on Trump Admin. to Release SNAP Contingency Funds
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed & Whitehouse Call on Trump Admin. to Release SNAP Contingency Funds * WASHINGTON, DC Historically, both Democratic and Republican administrations have found ways to sustain the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) program during past budget crises and federal shutdowns by using contingency funds, carry-over appropriations, and short-term adjustments. That was the case in   more
Reed & Whitehouse Criticize Trump's Brazen Shakedown Demand for DOJ to Pay Him $230 Million for Past Cases
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed & Whitehouse Criticize Trump's Brazen Shakedown Demand for DOJ to Pay Him $230 Million for Past Cases * WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), a member of the Appropriations Subcommittee that oversees the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), and Sheldon Whitehouse, a senior member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, criticized President Donald Trump for pursuing a $230 million payout from   more
Reed & Whitehouse Criticize Trump's Brazen Shakedown Demand for DOJ to Pay Him $230 Million for Past Cases
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed & Whitehouse Criticize Trump's Brazen Shakedown Demand for DOJ to Pay Him $230 Million for Past Cases * WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), a member of the Appropriations Subcommittee that oversees the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), and Sheldon Whitehouse, a senior member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, criticized President Donald Trump for pursuing a $230 million pay  more
Rep. Becca Balint and Rep. Mark Takano Introduce Intersex Awareness Day Resolution
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Becca Balint, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Becca Balint and Rep. Mark Takano Introduce Intersex Awareness Day Resolution * Today, Congressional Equality Caucus Co-Chair Rep. Becca Balint (VT-AL) and Congressional Equality Caucus Chair Mark Takano (CA-39) introduced the Intersex Awareness Day Resolution. The resolution recognizes October 26 as Intersex Awareness Day and affirms the dignity and the universal human right to bodily autonomy  more
Rep. Becca Balint Conducts ICE Oversight in Chicago
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Becca Balint, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Becca Balint Conducts ICE Oversight in Chicago * Chicago, IL - Today, Rep. Becca Balint, Vice Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, joined Democrats in Chicago for a hearing on ICE attacks on Chicago. The hearing titled Kidnapped and Disappeared: Trump's Assault on Chicago was hosted by U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Ranking Member of the Immigration Integrity, Security  more
Rep. Haley Stevens Fights Back Against Trump Attacks on Minority-Owned Businesses; Introduces IDEA Act to Protect Michigan Jobs and Innovation
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Haley Stevens Fights Back Against Trump Attacks on Minority-Owned Businesses; Introduces IDEA Act to Protect Michigan Jobs and Innovation * Washington, D.C. Today, Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens introduced the Inclusion, Development, and Economic Advancement (IDEA) Act to protect minority-owned businesses from the Trump Administration's efforts to dismantle the Minority Business Develop  more
Rep. Huffman Joins California Democrats in Blasting Trump's Unlawful Energy Projects Cuts, Calls for Nearly $8 Billion to be Reinstated
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Huffman Joins California Democrats in Blasting Trump's Unlawful Energy Projects Cuts, Calls 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. Representative   more
Rep. Lofgren, Sens. Schiff, Padilla, California Delegation Members Call for Independent Watchdog Investigation into Trump Admin Slashing $7 Billion in Energy Grants
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Lofgren, Sens. Schiff, Padilla, 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, DC - Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (CA-18), Senators Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla (both   more
Rep. Sewell Demands Trump Administration Continue SNAP Benefits During Republican Shutdown
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Sewell Demands Trump Administration Continue SNAP Benefits During Republican Shutdown * Washington D.C. Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) joined 213 House Democrats in a letter to U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins demanding that the Trump Administration protect Americans' Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits during the Republican shutdown. The lawmakers undersco  more
Reps. Juan Vargas, Sean Casten Lead 40+ Colleagues in Calling on Trump Admin for Answers on Disbandment of Climate and Financial Risk Oversight Committees
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Juan Vargas, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Juan Vargas, Sean Casten Lead 40+ Colleagues in Calling on Trump Admin for Answers on Disbandment of Climate and Financial Risk Oversight Committees * WASHINGTON - Today, on International Day of Climate Action, U.S. Representatives Juan Vargas (D-CA-52) and Sean Casten (D-IL-06), co-chairs of the Congressional Sustainable Investment Caucus, led 44 of their colleagues in calling on the Trump   more
Reps. Neguse and Hurd Lead Colorado's House Delegation in Defense of Ranchers & Producers, Push Back Against Plan to Purchase More Argentine Beef
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Joseph Neguse, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Neguse and Hurd Lead Colorado's House Delegation in Defense of Ranchers & Producers, Push Back Against Plan to Purchase More Argentine Beef * Lafayette, CO Today, Colorado's Western Slope lawmakers, Congressmen Joe Neguse and Jeff Hurd, convened the state's bipartisan House delegation in support of local ranchers and rural economies. They issued the following statement in response to public   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. 23 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * 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 * NEW FROM AP : 6 in 10 Americans are "extremely" or "very" concerned about their health costs going up in the next year NEW FROM SEATTLE TIMES : WA residents shopping for health insurance hit with sticker shock NEW FROM TR  more
Republicans' Refusal to Get Back to Work to End Republican Shutdown Threatens National Security
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Adam Smith, D-Washington, ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Republicans' Refusal to Get Back to Work to End Republican Shutdown Threatens National Security U.S. Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement in response to House Speaker Mike Johnson's refusal to reconvene the House for over three weeks and his failure to bring Re  more
Risch, Scott, Colleagues Write Letter Asking President Trump to Secure Release of Unjustly Imprisoned Jimmy Lai
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Risch, Scott, Colleagues Write Letter Asking President Trump to Secure Release of Unjustly Imprisoned Jimmy Lai U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, joined Senator Rick Scott (R-Fla.), and more than 30 bipartisan colleagues in a letter to President Donald Trump ahead of his expected meeting with Communis  more
Rosen Joins Senate Colleagues Urging Trump Administration to Immediately Release November SNAP Benefits
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen Joins Senate Colleagues Urging Trump Administration to Immediately Release November SNAP Benefits * WASHINGTON, DC Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) joined senate colleagues in sending a letter urging U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins to release billions of dollars in funding for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to continue serving Nevadans into November.  more
Senate Democrats Urge Donald Trump to Oppose West Bank Annexation by Israel
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Democrats Urge Donald Trump to Oppose West Bank Annexation by Israel Senators press President to reinforce opposition to territorial annexation after Gaza ceasefire plan omits mention of West Bank Israeli parliament voted Wednesday to give preliminary approval of West Bank annexation bill *  U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and 45 other Senate Democrats recently urged President Donal  more
Senator Gallego Leads Arizona Democrats in Calling to Protect Impact Aid
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Gallego Leads Arizona Democrats in Calling to Protect Impact Aid * WASHINGTON - Today, Arizona Senators Ruben Gallego and Mark Kelly, along with Representatives Greg Stanton (AZ-04) and Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) sent a letter to Department of Education Secretary Linda McMahon laying out how the Trump administration's politically motivated layoffs within the Impact Aid office will jeopardize c  more
Senator Gallego on MSNBC: 'There's a whole lack of leadership that's coming from the Republican Party right now.'
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Gallego on MSNBC: 'There's a whole lack of leadership that's coming from the Republican Party right now.' * WASHINGTON - Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) joined MSNBC's Ali Vitali to discuss the latest on the ongoing Republican-led government shutdown, the Republican leadership crisis, and the urgent need to prevent health care premiums from doubling for millions of Americans. Watch the full   more
Senator Markey Blasts Trump Administration for Sacrificing Arctic Refuge to Big Oil Billionaires
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Markey Blasts Trump Administration for Sacrificing Arctic Refuge to Big Oil Billionaires * Boston (October 23, 2025) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Environment and Public Works Committee, released the following statement after the Trump administration announced that it will open the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in America's Arcticthe nation's largest nationa  more
Senator Marshall: The President is Playing Chess, Not Checkers
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall: The President is Playing Chess, Not Checkers * Senator Marshall Joins MSNBC to Discuss Argentina Beef and Airstrikes Against Drug Cartels Kansas City - On Friday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined MSNBC's Morning Joe to discuss President Trump's plan to purchase Argentine beef, a potential bailout for Argentina, and the strikes against drug cartels near Venezu  more
Senator Warren Statement on September 2025 CPI
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 24, 2025: * * * Senator Warren Statement on September 2025 CPI Today, U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, released the following statement: "President Trump failed to deliver on his campaign promise to lower costs on 'day one.' His ch  more
Senators Coons, Blunt Rochester, Booker, colleagues urge Trump USDA to immediately release November SNAP benefits
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Coons, Blunt Rochester, Booker, colleagues urge Trump USDA to immediately release November SNAP benefits * U.S. Senators Chris Coons and Lisa Blunt Rochester (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
Senators Coons, Blunt Rochester, colleagues introduce legislation to pay all federal employees, servicemembers, contractors during shutdown
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Coons, Blunt Rochester, colleagues introduce legislation to pay all federal employees, servicemembers, contractors during shutdown * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Chris Coons and Lisa Blunt Rochester (both D-Del.), and Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) led over 20 of their colleagues in introducing legislation to pay all federal employees - both those excepted and furloughed - as well as   more
Smith Statement on USTR Investigation into China's failure to Fulfill Phase One Agreement
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Smith Statement on USTR Investigation into China's failure to Fulfill Phase One Agreement * Washington, D.C. - Today Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee Chair Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement after the Office of the United States Trade Representative announced initiation of a Section 301 investigation into China's implementation of the Phase One Agreement. "Since negotiation of   more
STATEMENT: Sen. Schiff Condemns Trump Administration's Plan to Target Pacific Coast for New Offshore Oil Drilling
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * STATEMENT: Sen. Schiff Condemns Trump Administration's Plan to Target Pacific Coast for New Offshore Oil Drilling * Washington, DC Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) released the following statement in response to the Trump administration's reported plan to open up federal waters in the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean off the California coast to offshore oil drilling: "President Trump's Big O  more
Tlaib Joins House Democrats in Urging USDA to Take Immediate Action to Fund SNAP
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Tlaib Joins House Democrats in Urging USDA to Take Immediate Action to Fund SNAP * DETROIT - Today, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) joined Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) and 212 House Democrats in sending a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, to urge the agency to use contingency reserve  more
Van Hollen, Alsobrooks, Beyer, Walkinshaw, Over 60 Lawmakers Press Administration to Reinstate Furloughed Federal Workers at Agencies Unaffected by Republican Shutdown, Resume Their Pay
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen, Alsobrooks, Beyer, Walkinshaw, Over 60 Lawmakers Press Administration to Reinstate Furloughed Federal Workers at Agencies Unaffected by Republican Shutdown, Resume Their Pay * Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks (both D-Md.) and U.S. Representatives Don Beyer and James Walkinshaw (both D-Va.) were joined by more than 60 of their colleagues in the Senate and House ur  more
Van Orden Statement on U.S.-Argentina Beef Trade
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Van Orden Statement on U.S.-Argentina Beef Trade * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Derrick Van Orden issued the following statement in response to unconfirmed reports that the Trump administration plans to quadruple Argentine beef imports into the United States: "Wisconsin farmers and ranchers raise some of the best beef in the world. Flooding our markets with foreign beef from Argentina wou  more
Walkinshaw, Van Hollen, Alsobrooks, Beyer, Over 60 Lawmakers Press Administration to Reinstate Furloughed Federal Workers at Agencies Unaffected by Republican Shutdown, Resume Their Pay
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Oct. 24, 2025: * * * Walkinshaw, Van Hollen, Alsobrooks, Beyer, Over 60 Lawmakers Press Administration to Reinstate Furloughed Federal Workers at Agencies Unaffected by Republican Shutdown, Resume Their Pay Today, Congressman James R. Walkinshaw, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks (both D-Md.), and U.S. Representative Don Beyer (D-Va.) were joined by more than 60 of their colleag  more
Warnock Highlights Health Care Increases, Impact on Georgia Small Businesses in Aging Committee Exchange
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Warnock Highlights Health Care Increases, Impact on Georgia Small Businesses in Aging Committee Exchange * In Wednesday's Senate Aging Committee hearing, Senator Reverend Warnock questioned businessman Mark Cuban on the impact higher premium costs will have on small businesses across the country Georgians who get their health plans on GeorgiaAccess.gov could see health care premiums more th  more
Warren Presses Big Bank CEOs on Plans to Participate in President Trump's Bailout of Argentina at the Expense of American Taxpayers
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Warren Presses Big Bank CEOs on Plans to Participate in President Trump's Bailout of Argentina at the Expense of American Taxpayers U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, sent letters to six major Wall Street banks raising concerns over the  more
Warren, Blumenthal, Wyden, Van Hollen, Markey Slam Trump Ballroom "Vehicle for Politicized Fundraising, Influence Peddling, and Donor Access"
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren, Blumenthal, Wyden, Van Hollen, Markey Slam Trump Ballroom "Vehicle for Politicized Fundraising, Influence Peddling, and Donor Access" Lawmakers press National Park Service, Trust for the National Mall, on role in possible corrupt access to, and favor-seeking from, Trump and his administration *  Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) led Senators Richard Blume  more
Warren, Schiff Introduce Resolution to Condemn Trump's Pardoning of Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Warren, Schiff Introduce Resolution to Condemn Trump's Pardoning of Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao Call on Congress to use its authority put a stop to this form of corruption * U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, and Adam Schiff (D-CA  more
Wasserman Schultz Calls to Protect Latinos in Action Program, Local Classroom Funding
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Wasserman Schultz Calls to Protect Latinos in Action Program, Local Classroom Funding * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) held a roundtable to discuss the impacts of the Trump Administration's push to cancel the highly successful Latinos in Action course in Broward County, with many students involved in the successful program sharing how it feels like "  more
Welch Urges Trump to Stand Up for American Interests to Ensure Lasting Peace in Gaza
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch Urges Trump to Stand Up for American Interests to Ensure Lasting Peace in Gaza * Welch highlighted need for continued U.S. leadership in the Middle East to secure lasting peace, ramp up delivery of desperately needed food aid WASHINGTON, D.C. - In remarks from the Senate floor, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) expressed great relief at the ceasefire in Gaza and called on President Trump to us  more
Wyden and Merkley Call on Oz to Resolve Chaos as States Implement Trumpcare
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden and Merkley Call on Oz to Resolve Chaos as States Implement Trumpcare Despite Republican Efforts to Roll Back Improvements to Medicaid and Medicare, Democrats Used Senate Rules to Preserve More than a Dozen Policies State Medicaid Programs Have Received Minimal Direction from the Trump Administration About How to Implement These Roll Backs or Preser  more
Wyden, Colleagues: Trump's Ballroom is a Political Fundraiser for Big Corporations to Earn Backroom Favors
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden, Colleagues: Trump's Ballroom is a Political Fundraiser for Big Corporations to Earn Backroom Favors * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ron Wyden today joined colleagues in decrying the Trump administration for giving major corporate donors undue government influence in exchange for funding his White House ballroom project. Wyden and four other senators raised questions about politicized fundrais  more
Wyden, Merkley, Colleagues Call out Trump Administration's Dismantling of Education Offices Responsible for Supporting People with Disabilities
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden, Merkley, Colleagues Call out Trump Administration's Dismantling of Education Offices Responsible for Supporting People with Disabilities * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley (both D-OR) today called out the Trump administration's efforts to dismantle U.S. special education with its decision to illegally fire Department of Education workers who provide education services a  more