WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso Highlights a Record Year of Republican Accomplishments * "Republicans are putting more money in people's pockets, delivering safer communities, and providing more opportunities. Republicans will continue to deliver the safety and prosperity Americans deserve." WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today spoke on the Senate Floor to discuss how Sena  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker Slams Republicans for Refusing to Extend ACA Tax Credits, Doubling Premiums for Over 20 Million Americans: "I'm going to tell you right now, we are going to fight for you" * In case you missed it, after Senate Republicans failed to extend the ACA tax credits and voted to increase premiums for over 20 million Americans, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) is continuing to stand up to President T  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary on Dec. 19, 2025: * * * The right fights get serious A battle for the leadership of the center-right after Trump leaves the stage was inevitable. But the murder of Charlie Kirk has moved the simmering dispute to the front burner. Here's a guide to the combatants and what they're fighting about. By Michael Watson A fight for the soul of the center-right existed prior to the September 2025 murder of Turning Poi  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- House Democratic Caucus issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Aguilar on Meet the Press NOW: The Republican Party has never put forward a health care plan for our country. Democrats have a plan. * WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar joined NBC's Meet the Press NOW with host Gabe Gutierrez to discuss the Republican affordability and health care crises. You can watch the full interview here and read the transcript of the Chairma  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10880) on Dec. 17, 2025, by Peter J. Meyer, Latin American and Canadian affairs specialist. Here are excerpts: * * * Chile: An Overview Chile, located along the Pacific coast of South America (Figure 1), traditionally has been a close U.S. partner in Latin America. The 119th Congress may assess U.S. economic and security ties with Chile, including the impact of U.S. tariffs, c  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 (TNSrep) -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Gabe Evans' Anti-Clean Energy Agenda is Leading to Higher Costs for Colordans * New report shows energy bills have increased 13% in 2025 Coloradans can thank Gabe Evans for higher home energy costs this year. According to a new report, Evans' Big, Ugly Bill is "driving up utility costs and destroying jobs by removing cheaper, cleaner energy sources from the grid" - re  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Dec. 19 -- Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Sanders Announces Personnel Changes * Little Rock, Ark. - Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced changes to her Governor's Office personnel. Jamie Barker, the Governor's Deputy Chief of Staff, will depart the Governor's Office for new opportunities in the private sector. Chafer Stanley, the Governor's current Policy & Legislative Affairs Director, will become   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: U.S. Senator Katie Britt Joins Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Discusses Trump Accounts at the Treasury Department * WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) joined Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), Commissioner of the United States Social Security Administration (SSA) Frank Bisignano, and co-founder of Airbnb and Chief De  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 (TNSrep) -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Juan Ciscomani's Anti-Affordable Energy Agenda is Leading to Higher Costs for Arizonans * New report shows energy bills have increased in 2025 Arizonans can thank Juan Ciscomani for 13% higher home energy costs this year. According to a new report, Ciscomani's Big, Ugly Bill is "driving up utility costs and destroying jobs by removing cheaper, cleaner energy sources f  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * LA Times: Democrats On Track to Win Big in California Next Year * New reporting from the Los Angeles Times reveals that not only did Proposition 50 deliver an " overwhelming " and " decisive victory," and offer " a stunning rebuke " of the Republican Party - but Democratic enthusiasm in California is at a record high. Despite Donald Trump's failed attempts to "coerc[e] bull[y] an  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 [Category: Political] -- The Ripon Society posted the following news release: * * * Latest Ripon Forum Examines Media Credibility and the Challenges Facing Both Journalists & Communicators Today * Plus, a profile of Energy & Commerce Committee Chair Brett Guthrie WASHINGTON, DC As America approaches the 250th anniversary of its founding, the relationship between the press and the public has reached a critical juncture. Trust in news institutions has plummeted to histori  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 [Category: Environment] -- The League of Conservation Voters issued the following news wrapup, This Week in Climate Action - Dec. 19, 2025: * * * Your weekly resource to learn what the environmental movement is saying about the news of the day and the political fight of our generation. This week, we're covering end-of-year polluter giveaways and tension in the Republican party on energy and costs. Be sure to follow LCV on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, BlueSky, and TikTok.  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Joins Leader Schumer and Senate Democrats to Unveil New Initiative to Lower Costs as Trump and Republicans Continue to Burden Americans with Tariffs, Unstable Economy, and Skyrocketing Prices * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) joined Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Senate Democrats to unveil a new forward-looking Democratic initiative to lower  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Joins Leader Schumer and Senate Democrats to Unveil New Initiative to Lower Costs as Trump and Republicans Continue to Burden Americans with Tariffs, Unstable Economy, and Skyrocketing Prices * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) joined Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Senate Democrats to unveil a new forward-looking Democratic initiative to lower  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news: * * * Media Frenzy Following Trump Address By Jordan Sekulow The mainstream media is in a frenzy after President Donald Trump's primetime address to the nation. In his speech, Trump defended his economic policies, including lower inflation, lower gas prices, increased affordability, lower taxes, and lower mortgage interest rates. He also touted the White House's national security policies and growing mi  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Dec. 17 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * Nurses demand Congress act to extend ACA tax credits * National Nurses United (NNU), the country's largest nurses union, has sent letters to members of the U.S. Congress demanding they vote no on pending legislation that fails to extend Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies expiring at the end of 2025, and instead support the House Discharge Petition that is a clean three-year   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 18, 2025: * * * Pallone: Republicans Are Trying to Distract from Their Devastating Health Care Crisis Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following remarks on the House floor in opposition to H.R. 498: Mr. Speaker, it is shamelessly bold for Republicans to bring a bill to the floor ca  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Progressive Caucus Slams Republican House's Failure to Protect Americans' Healthcare * WASHINGTON Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) Deputy Chair Rep. Ilhan Omar (MN-05) issued the following statement in response to House Republicans' failure to protect healthcare for millions of Americans: "Today's vote on House Republicans' warmed-over partisan policies was a disgrace. It did nothing to prot  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- The Congressional Progressive Caucus issued the following news release on Dec. 17, 2025: * * * Progressive Caucus Slams Republican House's Failure to Protect Americans' Healthcare Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) Deputy Chair Rep. Ilhan Omar (MN-05) issued the following statement in response to House Republicans' failure to protect healthcare for millions of Americans: "Today's vote on House Republicans' warmed-over partisan policies was a disgrace. It did nothin  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 [Category: Political] -- The Ripon Society posted the following news release: * * * Ripon Society & Franklin Center Honor the "Unsung Heroes of Capitol Hill" at 14th Annual Bipartisan Luncheon * "Without their expertise and dedication, our legislative branch simply could not function." WASHINGTON, DC - The Ripon Society and The Franklin Center for Global Policy Exchange held their 14th annual bipartisan luncheon on Friday, honoring the Operations Directors, Schedulers,   more

HAMDEN, Connecticut, Dec. 18 (TNSxrep) -- Quinnipiac University Poll has issued the following news: * * * Voters Give Democrats In Congress A Record Low Job Approval But Still Might Vote For Them In 2026, Quinnipiac University National Poll Finds; Majority Think Trump's Use Of Presidential Power Goes Too Far Heading into a year with midterm elections, 18 percent of voters approve of the way the Democrats in Congress are handling their job, while 73 percent disapprove, which is a record low jo  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Padilla Condemns Trump's Destructive Misuse of the Military, Opposes Defense Policy Bill * WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) spoke on the Senate floor ahead of the National Defense Authorization Act of 2026 (NDAA) vote to call on his Senate colleagues to provide a check on President Trump's reckless deployment of military force abroad and on U.S. soil. He encoura  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Katherine Clark, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Whip Clark on Extending ACA Tax Credits: "We Are Ready To Vote, Mr. Speaker." * WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, with 218 signatures on Democrats' discharge petition, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) took to the House Floor to demand an immediate vote on legislation to stop the GOP's premium hikes. Below is a transcript of her remarks: "My question to the Republican Party is: What are you d  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 [Category: Political] -- The Ripon Society posted the following news release: * * * Yakym Discusses Historic Tax Cuts and Priorities for 2026 * "We delivered on what I believe was pro-growth, pro-America, pro-worker, pro-family legislation because I believe that economic stability and economic growth start with certainty." WASHINGTON, DC - With the first session of the 119th Congress coming to a close, Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) joined The Ripon Society yesterday mo  more