WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisconsin, chairman of the House Administration Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 22, 2026: * * * Chairman Steil Expands Investigation into Noncitizens Registering to Vote Today, Committee on House Administration Chairman Bryan Steil (WI-01) expanded his investigation into noncitizens registering to vote. This morning, letters were sent to ten Secretaries of State seeking answers on how each state conducts voter list maintenance   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources released the following testimony by Chris Horton, senior director of fisheries policy for the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation, from a Jan. 13, 2026, hearing on the Marine Fisheries Habitat Protection Act (H.R. 5745): * * * Thank you, Chairman Stauber, Ranking Member Ansari, and members of the Subcommittee. My name is Chris Horton, and I'm the Senior Director of Fisheries Policy for the Congress  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news on Jan. 22, 2026: * * * Cuts, Cover-Ups, & Chaos: Blumenthal Releases Report Exposing Harm of the Trump Administration's Ongoing Assault on Veterans One year into the second Trump Administration, top Committee Democrat unveils comprehensive report detailing the harm inflicted on VA and veterans by the Administration's policies Senate Veterans' Aff  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Jared Golden, D-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Golden secures $7.6 million in funding for Maine's working waterfronts, other community projects in final FY2026 appropriations bills * WASHINGTON -Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) voted today for a final package of Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations bills that included $7.6 million for investments in working waterfronts and other community projects in Maine. The spending "minibus" passed the House wit  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Jared Golden, D-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Golden statement on Day 3 of increased ICE operations in Maine * WASHINGTON -Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) today released the following statement regarding ongoing, increased operations by Immigrations and Customs Enforcement officers in Maine: "Federal law enforcement agencies have the right and responsibility to enforce federal laws, including immigration laws, and a targeted law enforcement op  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Jared Golden, D-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Golden statement on the 53rd anniversary of Roe v. Wade * WASHINGTON -Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) today released the following statement on the 53rd anniversary of the Supreme Court's historic Roe v. Wade decision: "Every American deserves the freedom to choose how and when to start a family, but that right was stolen from countless women when the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade," Golden s  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Jared Golden, D-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Golden votes for final funding package necessary to avoid another harmful government shutdown * WASHINGTON -Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) today voted for the remaining Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations bills that, if passed by the Senate, will fund the government and avoid another harmful government shutdown at the end of the month. A spending "minibus" to fund the departments of Defense, Labor, He  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, Jan. 22 -- Gov. Janet Mills, D-Maine, issued the following news: * * * Governor Mills Statement on Federal Law Enforcement Operations in Maine * Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement regarding ongoing Federal law enforcement operations in Maine: "I recognize that many people across Maine are fearful in the wake of ICE's announcement that it has launched an operation in Maine, and my Administration remains in close contact with municipal officials, including in  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * In Scathing Letter to DHS Sec. Noem, Pingree Demands Full Report, Accounting of Immigration Operation in Maine * Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) is calling on Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem to provide a full and detailed accounting of the legal basis for arrests made during her agency's expanded immigration enforcement operation in Maine. In a letter to Noem on   more

MIAMI, Florida, Jan. 22 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Natalie Gallego Named a 'Top Lawyer Under 40' by Hispanic National Bar Association * BOSTON - Jan. 22, 2026 - Greenberg Traurig, LLP Associate Natalie Gallego was selected as one of the "Top Lawyers Under 40" by the Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA). The award was given to 28 legal professionals whose leadership, excellence, and impact are shaping the future of t  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Jan. 22 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * Nurses condemn chaotic, unlawful ICE invasion of Maine * Maine nurses represented by Maine State Nurses Association/National Nurses Organizing Committee (MSNA/NNOC) are speaking up and speaking out against federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents detaining, intimidating, and terrorizing members of their community since its operation began in Maine on Tuesday.   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Pingree Condemns Operation 'Catch of the Day' as DHS Finally Confirms Increased ICE Actions in Maine * On Wednesday, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) released the following statement on increased immigration enforcement operations in Maine: After first granting Fox News exclusive access to federal agents on the ground in Maine, Kristi Noem's Department of Homeland Security has finally con  more

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Jan. 22 -- Princeton University School of Public and International Affairs posted the following news: * * * Princeton SPIA Faculty Raise Important Questions About Immigration Enforcement Actions Across U.S. * Faculty Provide Analysis on Legality, Unintended Consequences, and Implications of ICE Raids PRINCETON, NJ - Faculty from the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs are raising questions that policymakers and the media should consider as the Trump  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Collins' Statement on ICE Operations in Maine * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Susan Collins released the following statement on the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations taking place in the State of Maine: "Immigrants have long been an important part of our state, and they continue to make valuable contributions to our communities. People who are in this country legally   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Murkowski And Colleagues Lead on Legislation to Bolster Hydropower * Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) has introduced two new measures to help unleash hydropower and marine energy's full potential. The Fair Licensing for Operations of Water Structures (FLOWS) Act, which was introduced with Senator Angus King (I-ME), provides common sense permitting reform for hydropower an  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 [Category: Environment] (TNSrpt) -- The Sierra Club posted the following news release: * * * New Report: Most U.S. Public Pensions Lag on Investing in Climate Solutions Needed to Protect Retirement Savings A new report released today by the Sierra Club finds that most major U.S. public pensions are failing to adopt climate-solutions investing strategies needed to protect workers' retirement savings from escalating climate-related financial risks. This kind of investing is   more