WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corp.) issued the following news: * * * Amtrak and Partners Break Ground on Ivy City Rail Yard Modernization Project in Washington, D.C. * New maintenance facility and other yard upgrades will support modern, state-of-the-art Airo trains set to enter service on the Northeast Corridor in 2027 WASHINGTON - Today, Amtrak President Roger Harris was joined by leaders from Maryland, Virginia, and the national Rail Passenger Association, t  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * Andrea R. Lucas Designated Chair of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission * WASHINGTONAndrea R. Lucas has been designated by President Trump as Chair of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the agency announced today. Lucas has served on the Commission since 2020, when she was nominated by President Trump during his first term and confirmed by the U.S. S  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso Calls on Democrats to Stop Prolonging the Pain of the Schumer Shutdown * "How much longer are you going to force families to stand in line at food banks and workers to miss paychecks? The Schumer Shutdown can end this week." WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today spoke on the Senate Floor on Day 37 of the Schumer Shutdown as several Senate Demo  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Griffith, Vice Chair Harshbarger Celebrate Inaugural FDA Voucher to USAntibiotics in Bristol * The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced that it will provide USAntibiotics located in Bristol, Tennessee a National Priority Voucher for the company's Augmentin XR (Amoxicillin Clavulanic Potassium) product. This medication treats community-acquired pneumonia and acute ba  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: * * * Chief Master Sgt. David Wolfe named 21st Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force * ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) -- Chief Master Sgt. David R. Wolfe was selected as the 21st Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force on Nov. 6. His valuable experience and proven performance make him a key addition to Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach 's leadership team. "Chief Wolfe has been my wingman, advisor and confidant for multiple comm  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Nov. 6, 2025: * * * Name of Product: STIHL BR 800 Backpack Blower Hazard: The fan wheel inside the backpack blower can break apart, posing a laceration hazard. Remedy: Repair Recall Date: November 06, 2025 Units: About 47,800 Consumer Contact: STIHL Inc. toll-free at 800-233-4729 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.stihlusa.com/safety/recalls/br800 or www.stihlusa.  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Daines on Fox Business: Time to Go on Offense Against Narco-Terrorists as Well as End the Government Shutdown * U.S. SENATE - U.S. Senator Steve Daines today joined Fox Business to discuss President Trump's ongoing action against narco-terrorists. Daines also spoke about the ongoing shutdown and what it will take to reopen the government. Watch the full interview HERE. Daines on President Trump's  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON FOX: "AFFORDABILITY WAS ON THE BALLOT, AND AFFORDABILITY WON THROUGHOUT AMERICA" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on FOX News' Special Report with Bret Baier where he outlined how Democrats from coast to coast are committed to lowering costs and making life more affordable for everyday Americans. BRET BAIER: Well, even though  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON FOX: "AFFORDABILITY WAS ON THE BALLOT, AND AFFORDABILITY WON THROUGHOUT AMERICA" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on FOX News' Special Report with Bret Baier where he outlined how Democrats from coast to coast are committed to lowering costs and making life more affordable for everyday Americans. BRET BAIER: Well, even though Democrats won big in the   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON PBS: "LIFE IS TOO EXPENSIVE FOR FAR TOO MANY PEOPLE AND WE'RE ON THE WRONG PATH" * Yesterday, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on PBS NewsHour, where he made clear that while Republicans refuse to fix their healthcare crisis and negotiate a bipartisan spending agreement, Democrats will continue working to lower costs and end the GOP shu  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON PBS: "LIFE IS TOO EXPENSIVE FOR FAR TOO MANY PEOPLE AND WE'RE ON THE WRONG PATH" * Yesterday, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on PBS NewsHour, where he made clear that while Republicans refuse to fix their healthcare crisis and negotiate a bipartisan spending agreement, Democrats will continue working to lower costs and end the GOP shutdown. GEOFF BENNETT : H  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES TO ROLAND MARTIN: "WE'RE FOCUSED ON THE ISSUES THAT MATTER--DRIVING DOWN THE HIGH COST OF LIVING" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on Roland Martin Unfiltered where he laid out how Democrats remain laser-focused on making life better for the American people and driving down the high cost of living, while Republicans continue their  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES TO ROLAND MARTIN: "WE'RE FOCUSED ON THE ISSUES THAT MATTER--DRIVING DOWN THE HIGH COST OF LIVING" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on Roland Martin Unfiltered where he laid out how Democrats remain laser-focused on making life better for the American people and driving down the high cost of living, while Republicans continue their all-out assault on the he  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 6, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Robert Garcia, Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, Oversight Democrats, Demand Andrew Mountbatten Windsor Answer Questions on Jeffrey Epstein Today, Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, and 14 other Committee Oversight Democrats wrote   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise: Schumer is Terrified of the Socialist Wing of Democrat Party * Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Newsmax's Wake Up America to discuss Democrats' tantrums and the shutdown's escalating impact on federal workers and families in need. Leader Scalise contrasted President Trump's record of keeping his promises and getting things done for the American pe  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise: Schumer is Terrified of the Socialist Wing of Democrat Party * WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Newsmax's Wake Up America to discuss Democrats' tantrums and the shutdown's escalating impact on federal workers and families in need. Leader Scalise contrasted President Trump's record of keeping his promises and getting things done for the American pe  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 (TNSbrep) -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 6, 2025: * * * November 06,2025 Trumpcare is Gutting Americans' Health Care "Republicans are lying when they say the harms of this law will not be felt in the near term." Monthly Tally of Hospitals, Patients, and Health Care Workers Getting Harmed Continues to Grow * Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., released the late  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Senate to Vote Tomorrow on Kaine, Paul, and Schiff's Bipartisan Legislation to Stop Unauthorized War Against Venezuela * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), Rand Paul (R-KY), and Adam Schiff (D-CA) announced the Senate will vote tomorrow on their bipartisan war powers resolution that would block the use of the U.S. Armed Forces to engage in hostilities within or against Venezuela,  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Act to Bar Mass Layoffs During Government Shutdown * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Mazie Hirono (D-HI), Tim Kaine (D-VA), and Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD) introduced the Securing Assurance for Federal Employees (SAFE) Act, legislation to explicitly prohibit the federal government from carrying out reductions in   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Act to Bar Mass Layoffs During Government Shutdown * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Mazie Hirono (D-HI), Tim Kaine (D-VA), and Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD) introduced the Securing Assurance for Federal Employees (SAFE) Act, legislation to explicitly prohibit the federal government from carrying out reductions in force (  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Nov. 6, 2025: * * * Statement from Congressman James Walkinshaw on the Retirement Announcement of Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi Today, Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (D-VA), a member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, released the following statement on the retirement announcement of Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi. "As Chief of Staff to the late Congressman Gerry Connolly for mor  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen, Beyer, Colleagues Urge Power Grid Operator PJM to Prioritize Consumers' Access to Reliable, Affordable Electricity Over Large Corporate Interests * U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and U.S. Representative Don Beyer (D-Va.) were joined by 10 of their colleagues in urging PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM), the grid operator responsible for coordinating electricity transmission in the regio  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Walkinshaw Statement on House Republicans Lies About George Mason University President Fairfax, VA - Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (D-VA), who represents George Mason University in Congress, released the following statement on disgraced Chairman Jim Jordan's lies about President Gregory Washington: "Here in Virginia, Democrats, Republicans, Independents, students, faculty, and business leader  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Walkinshaw, Warner, Beyer, and Subramanyam Demand DHS Reinstate ICE Oversight Staff Furloughed During Republican Shutdown Following their September oversight visit of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) field office in Chantilly, Virginia, Representative James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11), Senator Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Representative Don S. Beyer, Jr. (VA-08), and Representative Suhas Subrama  more