WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2025: * * * "Stone-Cold Liar:" Chairman Comer Slams Hakeem Jeffries for Lying About His Campaign's Solicitation for Epstein Cash House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) today delivered a speech on the House floor exposing Democrats' connections to Jeffrey Epstein and their failed anti-Trump h  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The American Civil Liberties Union, New York, released a report which examines systemic failures leading to wrongful death penalty convictions and their disproportionate impact on Black Americans. The report reveals persistent racial bias within the criminal justice system that results in innocent people, particularly people of color, being sentenced to death. Since 1973, over 200 innocent individuals have been exonerated from death row in the U.S., with more th  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * As Visits to WA's Health Exchange Website Spike, Cantwell Urges Immediate Action on Health Care Affordability at Senate Hearing * 11.19.25 NEW DATA: Total visits to WAHealthPlanFinder increased by 47% during first week of open enrollment compared to 2024, as many Washingtonians grapple with significant cost increases; "We only have 13 working days until December 15," says Cantwell. "What can   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- The Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (ASAP), New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) expressing opposition to its interim final rule on non-domiciled commercial driver licenses (CDLs). ASAP contends that the rule, which restricts license eligibility for nearly 200,000 work-authorized immigrants, imposes severe and arbitrary barriers that could jeopardize the livelihoods of many asylum seekers and asylees. In  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Bob Latta, R-Ohio, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy, issued the following opening statement on Nov. 19, 2025: * * * Chairman Latta Delivers Opening Statement at Subcommittee on Energy Markup to Reform Appliance and Building Policies Congressman Bob Latta (OH-05), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy, delivered the following opening statement at today's markup of eight bills. Subcommittee Chairman Latta's opening statement as prepared  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, ranking member of the Senate Special Committee on Aging issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2025: * * * Chairman Rick Scott, Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand Send Letter to VA Secretary on Protecting Veterans' Pharmaceutical Supply Chains Today, the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging Chairman Rick Scott and Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand sent a letter to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Doug Collins  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Cityblock, Brooklyn, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) advocating for regulatory reform to enhance the deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare. The organizations highlighted several challenges posed by existing federal regulations that hinder the adoption of innovative AI applications crucial for patient care. Cityblock, a value-based healthcare provider focused on the needs of dually eligibl  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney Condemns Attack on Her Home; Thanks Law Enforcement * Washington, DC Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) This morning, law enforcement responded to a broken window at the private residence of Congresswoman Claudia Tenney. No one inside the home was injured. Law enforcement and the U.S. Capitol Police are actively investigating the incident. At this time, the motive is unclea  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillen Secures $42 Million in Funding for Nassau Inter-County Express Bus Replacements, Station Upgrades in Rockville Centre * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Laura Gillen released the following statement announcing $42 million in federal grant funding (link is external) awarded to Nassau County and the Village of Rockville Centre for the Nassau Inter-County Express (NICE) Bus to purchase mod  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Statement On President Trump's Calls For Violence Against Democratic Senators And Members Of Congress * In response to President Trump's social media posts calling for the deaths of several Democratic senators and House members, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand released the following statement: "We have reached an extremely perilous moment in our history. The president of the Unit  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks, Castro, Kaine, Van Hollen Lead Colleagues in Raising Alarm About Use of U.S. Taxpayer Funding to Hold People in El Salvadoran Torture Center * Washington, D.C. - Representatives Gregory Meeks (D-NY-05), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Joaquin Castro (D-TX-20), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the W  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * ICE Arrests More Worst of the Worst Criminal Illegal Aliens Including Child Pornographers, Gang Members, and Murderers Across the Country * 70% of ICE arrests are of criminal illegal aliens charged or convicted of a crime in the U.S. WASHINGTON U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) today announced more arrests of some of the worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens from acros  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- The Institute of International Bankers (IIB), New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury regarding the implementation of the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act (GENIUS Act). The letter emphasizes the need for a clear regulatory framework to govern the participation of internationally headquartered financial institutions (IHFIs) in the emerging U.S. stablecoin market. In its letter, the IIB high  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * JOINT LEADERSHIP STATEMENT ABOUT DONALD TRUMP'S DEATH THREATS AGAINST DEMOCRATIC MEMBERS * House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark and Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar released the following statement: Political violence has no place in America. Representatives Jason Crow, Chris Deluzio, Maggie Goodlander and Chrissy Houlahan and  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * JOINT LEADERSHIP STATEMENT ABOUT DONALD TRUMP'S DEATH THREATS AGAINST DEMOCRATIC MEMBERS * House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark and Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar released the following statement: Political violence has no place in America. Representatives Jason Crow, Chris Deluzio, Maggie Goodlander and Chrissy Houlahan and Senators Mark Kelly and E  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine & Booker Lead Call for Stronger U.S. Diplomacy to Address DRC-Rwanda Crisis * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations (SFRC) Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, Transnational Crime, Civilian Security, Democracy, Human Rights, & Global Women's Issues, and U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), Ranking Member of the SFRC Subcommittee on  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Kennedy Denounces Trump Administration and ICE for Egregious Attacks on Immigrant Communities in WNY * WASHINGTON, D.C. - In a hearing held Wednesday by Democratic members of the House Committee on Homeland Security, Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) condemned the Trump Administration and ICE for their reckless raids that have spread fear throughout immigrant communities across the nation, incl  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Lawler Secures Reversal, Naturalization Ceremonies to Resume in Rockland and Westchester * Pearl River, N.Y. - 11/20/25... Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) announced that the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will reverse its recent cancellation of naturalization ceremonies in Rockland and Westchester counties and across New York State. The decision comes following Lawler's let  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: "DONALD TRUMP AND REPUBLICANS HAVE FAILED THE AMERICAN PEOPLE FROM THE VERY BEGINNING OF HIS PRESIDENCY" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW's The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell, where he highlighted how Republicans have betrayed their promise to lower costs on day one while House Democrats continue to fight   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: "DONALD TRUMP AND REPUBLICANS HAVE FAILED THE AMERICAN PEOPLE FROM THE VERY BEGINNING OF HIS PRESIDENCY" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW's The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell, where he highlighted how Republicans have betrayed their promise to lower costs on day one while House Democrats continue to fight for a future where every A  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON TRUMP'S DHS ALLOWING SWASTIKAS IN THE COAST GUARD * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Kristi Noem is a corrupt disgrace who is doing grave damage to the integrity and reputation of the Department of Homeland Security and the United States Coast Guard. The recent reporting that the Coast Guard will  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON TRUMP'S DHS ALLOWING SWASTIKAS IN THE COAST GUARD * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Kristi Noem is a corrupt disgrace who is doing grave damage to the integrity and reputation of the Department of Homeland Security and the United States Coast Guard. The recent reporting that the Coast Guard will no longer classify swasti  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "THE COST OF LIVING IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IS COMPLETELY AND TOTALLY OUT OF CONTROL" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference, where he emphasized that House Democrats remain focused on ending the Republican healthcare crisis, extending the Affordable Care Act tax credits and lowering the high cost of living. L  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "THE COST OF LIVING IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IS COMPLETELY AND TOTALLY OUT OF CONTROL" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference, where he emphasized that House Democrats remain focused on ending the Republican healthcare crisis, extending the Affordable Care Act tax credits and lowering the high cost of living. LEADER JEFFRIES : Donald Tr  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 (TNSLrpt) -- London Higher issued a report emphasizing the crucial contribution of international graduates to London's economy and workforce in 2025. The report underscores how global talent fuels key growth sectors and innovation across the city, supporting its status as a leading global business and education hub. The report reveals that 40 percent of London's payrolled workers are non-UK nationals, many of whom work in knowledge-intensive sectors such as information and c  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2025: * * * Meeks, Castro, Kaine, Van Hollen Lead Colleagues in Raising Alarm About Use of U.S. Taxpayer Funding to Hold People in El Salvadoran Torture Center Representatives Gregory Meeks (D-NY-05), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Joaquin Castro (D-TX-20), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommi  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * MENG AND MALOY INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO MENSTRUAL PRODUCTS * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Reps. Grace Meng (D-NY) and Celeste Maloy (R-UT) today, introduced the Good Samaritan Menstrual Products Act - a bipartisan bill addressing period poverty in American communities by supporting donations of menstrual products. Currently, certain menstrual products like tampons are considered "Class  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- MoonPay, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury regarding the implementation of the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act, also known as the GENIUS Act. The letter addresses multiple concerns and recommendations related to the upcoming regulations under the new legislation. In its letter, MoonPay expressed gratitude for the Treasury's leadership on the GENIUS Act, while emphasizing the need fo  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- The Smithsonian Institution National Museum of the American Indian issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2025: * * * More Than 100 Glass Pieces To Go on View at the National Museum of the American Indian in New York The Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian in New York will host the traveling exhibition "Clearly Indigenous: Native Visions Reimagined in Glass," Nov. 28 through May 29, 2026. The exhibition features approximately 120 glass art object  more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 21 (TNSbrep) -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2025: * * * DiNapoli: Despite Labor Force Gains, Disparities Remain for Workers With Disabilities A new report by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli shows the labor force participation rate for those with a disability age 16 and over rose by 4.6 percentage points between 2019 and 2024, while it dropped 0.5 percentage points for the state's nondisabled workforce.  more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 21 -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2025: * * * State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government and school audits were issued. Town of Elmira Fire District No.1 - Long-Term Planning (Chemung County) District officials did not establish or adopt up-to-date long-term capital and financial plans. The dist  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Peter C. Dean, general counsel at the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS), has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury addressing the implementation of the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act, commonly referred to as the GENIUS Act. This intervention aims to shape a robust regulatory structure for payment stablecoins, reflecting insights gleaned from DFS's extensive regulatory experience i  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Notabene Inc., New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury urging the government to strengthen compliance measures through the implementation of the GENIUS Act regarding illicit finance in stablecoin transactions. The submission, made via Regulations.gov, particularly focuses on best practices for adhering to Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and sanctions requirements to mitigate fraudulent activities in the rapidly evolving digital as  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Paxos Trust Co. LLC, New York, has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury regarding the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on the implementation of the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act. The organization emphasized the importance of establishing a clear regulatory framework to support the adoption and development of stablecoins and digital assets. In its letter, Paxos detailed its significant ro  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Dan Goldman's Counterterrorism Grant Funding Bill Passes House with Overwhelming Bipartisan Support * 'Enhancing Stakeholder Support and Outreach for Preparedness Grants Act' Passes the House with 380 Votes to Strengthen FEMA Communication with State and Local Counterterrorism Grantees NYC Received $156 Million in DHS Counterterrorism Grants in FY24 Read the Bill Here (link is external)   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * SCHUMER DEMANDS TRUMP ADMIN IMMEDITELY REVERSE CRUEL DECISION TO ABRUPTLY CANCEL NATURALIZATION CEREMONIES ACROSS NEW YORK, AND RESCHEDULE CEREMONIES FOR THE HUNDREDS OF FAMILIES STUCK IN LIMBO SO NEW... * Without Warning, County Clerks Were Notified That Ceremonies For Hundreds of Families That Have Gone Through The Lengthy Citizenship Process Have Been Canceled In W  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following opening statement at an executive business meeting on Nov. 20, 2025: * * * Grassley Opens Judiciary Committee Executive Business Meeting, Highlights Proven Quality of Trump Judges On today's agenda, we have eleven nominations listed. We'll vote today on: * Tysen Duva to serve as Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division. * William Crain and Alexander Van Hook   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Gillibrand Demands That The Trump Administration Release Funding To Help New Yorkers Heat Their Homes * 1.5 Million New Yorkers Rely On The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) To Heat Their Homes Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) held a virtual press conference to demand that the Trump administration immediately release federal LIHEAP funding, which helps   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- The Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA), New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury addressing the advance notice of proposed rulemaking regarding the implementation of the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act. SIFMA emphasized the importance of creating a robust regulatory framework for payment stablecoins, which are critical for the maturity of digital asset ma  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * STATEMENT ON SHEILA CHERFILUS-MCCORMICK * The following statement is attributable to Leader Jeffries spokesperson Christie Stephenson: Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick has proudly represented the people of Palm Beach and Broward Counties since 2022. Consistent with the United States Constitution, she is entitled to her day in court and the presumption of innocence. Pursuant  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * STATEMENT ON SHEILA CHERFILUS-MCCORMICK * The following statement is attributable to Leader Jeffries spokesperson Christie Stephenson: Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick has proudly represented the people of Palm Beach and Broward Counties since 2022. Consistent with the United States Constitution, she is entitled to her day in court and the presumption of innocence. Pursuant to the Rules of the House  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Stefanik Applauds Army's Consideration of Fort Drum to House Microreactors to Support National Defense and Create Generational Jobs * WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (NY-21), House Republican Leadership Chair, applauded the U.S. Army's consideration of Fort Drum to house new microreactors, as part of the critical Janus Program, to support American national defense and crea  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Stefanik Leads House Passage of Legislation to End Cashless Bail in D.C., Renews Push to Ban Cashless Bail in New York and Nationwide * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the House passed Congresswoman Elise Stefanik's legislation to end cashless bail in D.C., a precursor to next month's House Judiciary Committee markup when her bill to end cashless bail in New York and nationwide will be debated. "New   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Velazquez on Decision to Not Seek Re-election in 2026 * WASHINGTON Today, Congresswoman Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY) released the following statement announcing that she will not seek reelection in 2026: "For more than three decades, I have had the privilege of a lifetime serving the people of New York City in the United States Congress. After much reflection, I have decided that this will be   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden Outlines Priorities for New Child Welfare Lead to Protect Vulnerable Children Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., provided a list of policy and oversight priorities for the newly appointed lead of America's child welfare agency to ensure that vulnerable children across America are protected amid Donald Trump ramping up his war o  more