WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Yassamin Ansari, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Ansari Joins Over 120 Members in Filing Amicus Brief Urging Court to Uphold Temporary Protected Status for Venezuela * WASHINGTON - Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) joined over 120 members of Congress in submitting an amicus brief to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in the case of National TPS Alliance et al. v. Noem, urging the reversal of the Trump Administration's baseless  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 13, 2025: * * * Chairman Jordan Opens Inquiry into Virginia Prosecutor for Ignoring Threats Made to Senior Trump Official Today, Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) sent a letter to Parisa Dehghani-Tafti, prosecutor for Arlington County and the City of Falls Church, demanding information about her ignoring threats to White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy Stephen M  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- The Conservative Political Action Coalition Foundation Center for Regulatory Freedom, Alexandria, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) addressing concerns over artificial intelligence (AI) regulations. The letter highlights the need for reform to eliminate regulatory barriers that hinder innovation, particularly for small businesses in the AI sector. The CRF emphasizes the U.S. has historically thrived on a   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Face of Defense: Soldier Walks Unique Path, Continues Family Legacy of Service * Army Master Sgt. Antoinette Love Walker watched with tears of joy when her daughter, Samantha, enlisted in the Army Reserve. Like many in the military, witnessing your child follow in your footsteps can be life-changing. For the Walkers particularly, Army service has been a tradition that goes back all the way to World War I. Ho  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Thomas W. Krause, former solicitor at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), Alexandria, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) highlighting urgent reforms needed in the U.S. patent system to address the challenges posed by advancements in artificial intelligence (AI). Krause argues that the current patent framework, which grants 20-year monopolies to inventions, is incompatible with the rapid pace of AI  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Nov. 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach sworn in as 24th Air Force Chief of Staff * * Published Nov. 12, 2025 * Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) Photo Details / Download Hi-Res Gen. Ken Wilsbach was sworn into office as the 24th Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force, Nov. 3. Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink administered the oath of offic  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach sworn in as 24th Air Force Chief of Staff * ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) - Gen. Ken Wilsbach was sworn into office as the 24th Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force on Nov. 3. Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink administered the oath of office. Wilsbach was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on Thursday, Oct. 30 by unanimous consent.   more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Nov. 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach sworn in as 24th Air Force Chief of Staff * Photo Details / Download Hi-Res Gen. Ken Wilsbach was sworn into office as the 24th Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force, Nov. 3. Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink administered the oath of office. Wilsbach was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on Thursday, Oct. 30 by unanimous consent. "I want t  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Attends $1,950,000 AMLER Check Presentation in Grundy * Previously, the Virginia Department of Energy awarded the Buchanan County Industrial Development Authority (IDA) a $1,950,000 Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization (AMLER) program grant. The AMLER funds support construction of a two-story commercial office space at the Southern Gap. Today, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Statement on Federal Funds to Ninth District Projects via Government Funding Bill * The U.S. House of Representatives voted to end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. Once again, Congressman Griffith joined House Republicans in passing a continuing resolution, Senate Amendment to H.R. 5371 - the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026. This continuing resolution   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine Joins Bicameral Effort Urging Court to Uphold Temporary Protected Status for Venezuela * WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, joined a bicameral group of lawmakers in submitting an amicus brief to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in the case of National TPS Alliance et al. v. Noem, urging the reversal of the Trump Admi  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- The League of Credit Unions and Affiliates, Tallahassee, Florida, has submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) expressing support for the agency's proposed budget for 2026-2027. Representing 381 credit unions in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Virginia, the League advocates for over 33.3 million members and assets totaling more than $465 billion. In the letter, the League commended the NCUA for its transparent budget process, par  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Maryland Delegation Members Press Administration for Answers on Reported Changes at NASA Goddard * Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks and U.S. Representatives Steny Hoyer, Kweisi Mfume, Jamie Raskin, Glenn Ivey, Sarah Elfreth, April McClain Delaney, and Johnny Olszewski (all D-Md.) pressed National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Acting Administrator Sean Du  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * McClellan Statement on Senate Funding Bill Passing in the House * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) issued the following statement after the House voted to advance a bill passed by the Senate to fund the government without a permanent extension of the Affordable Care Act's enhanced premium tax credits: "For 43 days, this government shutdown has taken a toll   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Sen. Schiff to Introduce Bill to Block Donald Trump from Getting $230 Million Taxpayer Payout from Justice Department * Washington, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) announced that he will be introducing the No Torts for Trump Act, legislation to prohibit sitting presidents from seeking taxpayer-funded payouts under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA). This follows recent report  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Rep. Kiggans Votes to Reopen Government * WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) voted to pass the government funding package that officially ends the 43-day shutdown, restores pay for federal employees and servicemembers, and delivers key wins for Hampton Roads, America's veterans, and working families. The spending package funds the federal government through January 30, 2026, while p  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Subramanyam's Statement on Government Funding Bill * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) released the following statement after voting against the Senate Shutdown deal to reopen the federal government: "While I am glad that the shutdown is ending, and believe it never should have happened, I voted no because this bill makes a lot of empty promises. I've heard   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Scott Votes Against Republican Funding Bill * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement after voting against the Republican funding bill: "This government shutdown has been painful for many, especially Virginians. It could have been entirely avoided if Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans had worked with Democrats to address the health care crisis  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Nov. 13, 2025: * * * Senator Moody Pushes for Her Drone Espionage Act to Crack Down on Spying through Video Surveillance of Military Installations be Included in National Defense Authorization Bill Senator Ashley Moody sent a letter with Congresswoman Jen Kiggins to Senate and House Armed Services Committee leadership requesting their Drone Espionage Act be included in the FY 2026 National Defense  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * The "dog that hasn't barked": Newly Released Epstein Emails May Explain Convicted Sex Offender Ghislaine Maxwell's Prison Perks * WASHINGTON, DC - On April 2, 2011, long before Donald Trump ran for president, Jeffrey Epstein sent an email to Ghislaine Maxwell that allegedly read: "I want you to realize that that dog that hasn't barked is trump.. Virginia [sic] spent hours at my house with him,, he  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Department of Education Celebrates Senate Confirmations for Additional Education Leadership * On October 7, the United States Senate voted to confirm Kimberly Richey as Assistant Secretary for the Office for Civil Rights, Kirsten Baesler as Assistant Secretary for the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, Dr. David Barker as Assistant Secretary for the Office of Postsecondary Educati  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen, Wasserman Schultz Lead Over 120 Members in Filing Amicus Brief Urging Court to Uphold Temporary Protected Status for Venezuela * Today U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and U.S. Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.) were joined by 125 members of Congress in submitting an amicus brief to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in the case of National TPS Allian  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner and Kaine: New Report Shows Energy Prices Skyrocketing Under Trump * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) slammed the Trump Administration after a new report showed that energy prices are increasing under the Trump Administration. In Virginia, households are paying on average $130 more- a 7.3 percent increase - in annual energy costs compared to last   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner and Kaine: New Report Shows Energy Prices Skyrocketing Under Trump * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) slammed the Trump Administration after a new report showed that energy prices are increasing under the Trump Administration. In Virginia, households are paying on average $130 more- a 7.3 percent increase - in annual energy costs compared to last year. T  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Wittman Secures Funding for Colonial Behavioral Health in Williamsburg * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) highlighted the passage of his $2 million funding request for Colonial Behavioral Health's development of a new healthcare campus in Williamsburg. The funds, submitted through Community Project Funding (CPF) in the Fiscal Year 2026 Agriculture, Rural Development, F  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Wittman Secures Funding for Shore Power Infrastructure at Naval Weapons Station Yorktown * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) highlighted the passage of his $2.2 million funding request to construct shore power infrastructure for Virginia Class submarines at Naval Weapons Station (NWS) Yorktown. The funds, submitted through Community Project Funding (CPF) in the Fiscal Y  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Wittman Supports Legislation to End the Shutdown * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released a statement following his vote in support of a measure to reopen the government: "For the past six weeks, our nation has endured a federal government shutdown, causing significant hardships for millions of Americans. Workers have gone unpaid, air traffic control functions hav  more