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Tipoffs: President Trump & Congress Newsletter for Tuesday February 10, 2026 ( 56 items )  

American Enterprise Institute Housing Center Senior Fellow Pinto Testifies Before House Oversight & Government Reform Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy and Regulatory Affairs released the following written testimony by Edward Pinto, a senior fellow and co-director of the American Enterprise Institute Housing Center, from a Jan. 22, 2026, hearing entitled "Housing Affordability: Saving the American Dream": * * * Thank you Chairman Burlison, Ranking Member Frost, and members of the subcommittee for the opportunity to testify. The cur  more

Americans for Financial Reform Associate Director of Housing Policy Nagy Testifies Before House Oversight & Government Reform Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy and Regulatory Affairs released the following written testimony by Caroline Nagy, associate director of housing policy at the Americans for Financial Reform, from a Jan. 22, 2026, hearing entitled "Housing Affordability: Saving the American Dream": * * * Chairman Burlison, Ranking Member Frost, and members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to present testimony on behalf  more

Barr Toasts to U.S.-India Trade Benefits for Bourbon Industry
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- Rep. Andy Barr, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Barr Toasts to U.S.-India Trade Benefits for Bourbon Industry * Lexington, KY- Today, U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY), co-Chair of the Congressional Bourbon Caucus and Vice-Chair of the Congressional India Caucus, released the following statement after the U.S.-India trade framework announcement included an elimination or reduction in tariffs from India on U.S. spirits: "Unfettered access to a top   more

Bennet, Neguse Statement On Trump's Support for Nexstar Media-Tegna Merger
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Bennet, Neguse Statement On Trump's Support for Nexstar Media-Tegna Merger * Washington, D.C. - Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet and Representative Joe Neguse issued the following statement after President Donald Trump endorsed the Nexstar Media-Tegna merger. The deal violates federal law and the national broadcast ownership cap, and jeopardizes the growth and independence of Colorado's loc  more

Big Ugly Bill Drives Deeper Cuts Into Americans' Health Care
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 9, 2026: * * * Big Ugly Bill Drives Deeper Cuts into Americans' Health Care December Report Confirms Harm to Hospitals, Patients, and Health Care Workers is Still on the Rise * Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and House Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone Jr., D-N.J., today released their latest report exp  more

Big Ugly Bill Drives Deeper Cuts Into Americans' Health Care
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 9, 2026: * * * Big Ugly Bill Drives Deeper Cuts into Americans' Health Care December Report Confirms Harm to Hospitals, Patients, and Health Care Workers is Still on the Rise * House Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone Jr. (D-NJ) and Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-OR) today released thei  more

Blumenthal, Takano, Jacobs Reintroduce Commission on Equity & Reconciliation in the Uniformed Services Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal, Takano, Jacobs Reintroduce Commission on Equity & Reconciliation in the Uniformed Services Act * [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) along with House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Ranking Member Mark Takano (D-CA) and U.S. Representative Sara Jacobs (D-CA) reintroduced the Commission on Equity and Reconciliation in th  more

Century Foundation President Morgan Testifies Before House Education & Workforce Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development released the following written testimony by Century Foundation President Julie Margetta Morgan from a Feb. 4, 2026, hearing entitled "Runaway College Spending Meets the Working Families Tax Cuts": * * * My name is Julie Margetta Morgan, and I am the President of The Century Foundation, a nonprofit public policy organization that conducts research and analysis on a number of issue  more

Chairman Mast, Ranking Member Meeks Lead Letter Pledging Bipartisan Support for Strengthening Export Controls on Chipmaking Tools
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Brian Mast, R-Florida, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 9, 2026: * * * Chairman Mast, Ranking Member Meeks Lead Letter Pledging Bipartisan Support for Strengthening Export Controls on Chipmaking Tools Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast and Ranking Member Gregory Meeks sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick on the need for closer cooper  more

Chairman Mast, Rep. Zinke Applaud President Trump's America First Arms Transfer Strategy
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Brian Mast, R-Florida, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 9, 2026: * * * Chairman Mast, Rep. Zinke Applaud President Trump's America First Arms Transfer Strategy Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast and Rep. Ryan Zinke, who chaired the committee's Foreign Arms Sales Task Force, applauded President Trump's executive order establishing the America First Arms Transfer Strategy, a new framewo  more

Chairman Pfluger Hosts Secretary of the Air Force at USAFA Board of Visitors Meeting in DC
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Pfluger Hosts Secretary of the Air Force at USAFA Board of Visitors Meeting in DC * WASHINGTON, DC -United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) Board of Visitors (BOV) Chairman August Pfluger (TX-11) convened the Board's first meeting of 2026 last week in Washington, DC, hosting Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink for an important discussion on the future of the Academy and its readiness to de  more

Committee Cliff Notes: Weekly Preview - Week of February 9, 2026
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Committee Cliff Notes: Weekly Preview - Week of February 9, 2026 * Here's what to watch for from House Republican committees during the week: Appropriations On Tuesday, February 10, the Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies will hold a hearing called "The Science of Reading." On Wednesday, February 11, the Subcommittee on Homelan  more

Congressman Barr Announces $1 Million for Kenway Extension to Improve Safety and Mobility in Berea
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- Rep. Andy Barr, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Barr Announces $1 Million for Kenway Extension to Improve Safety and Mobility in Berea * Berea, KY -Today, U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY-06) announced that he has secured $1,000,000 in federal funding for the Kenway Extension for Community Safety and Mobility, a key infrastructure project led by the City of Berea. Barr secured the funding through the Transportation, Housing, and Urban   more

Congresswoman Pou Introduces Ban on ICE Vehicle Abuses
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- Rep. Nellie Pou, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Pou Introduces Ban on ICE Vehicle Abuses * WASHINGTON, DC - Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09) today introduced legislation that would prohibit Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents from obscuring or removing their license plates. The Protecting License-plate Access for Transparency and Enforcement Act, or PLATE Act, responds to pervasive behavior by masked ICE agents manipu  more

DeGette Reintroduces Colorado Wilderness Act to Protect 720,000 Acres from Trump Administration Sell-Off
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- Rep. Diana DeGette, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * DeGette Reintroduces Colorado Wilderness Act to Protect 720,000 Acres from Trump Administration Sell-Off * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Diana DeGette (CO-01) reintroduced the Colorado Wilderness Act, a landmark bill that would permanently protect more than 720,000 acres of wilderness across 36 distinct areas in Colorado with the highest level of federal protection available. The legisl  more

Fetterman, Colleagues Urge Extension of Library Passport Acceptance Program
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Feb. 9, 2026: * * * Fetterman, Colleagues Urge Extension of Library Passport Acceptance Program In response to the Trump administration banning local libraries as passport acceptance facilities, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) led his colleagues in a bipartisan and bicameral letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio urging the secretary to extend the existing program while Congress works to enac  more

Financial Services Committee's Bipartisan Housing for the 21st Century Act Passes House
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 9, 2026: * * * Financial Services Committee's Bipartisan Housing for the 21st Century Act Passes House Today, the Housing for the 21st Century Act, led by House Committee on Financial Services Chairman French Hill (R-AR), Ranking Member Maxine Waters (D-CA), Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance Chair Mike Flood (R-NE), and Subcommittee on Housing   more

Heinrich, Lujan Join Effort to Uphold Protections for Kids in Immigration Detention
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich, Lujan Join Effort to Uphold Protections for Kids in Immigration Detention * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and U.S. Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) joined 25 of their Senate colleagues in filing an amicus brief to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals urging the Court to uphold the 1997 Flores Settlement Agreement, which sets critical minimum standards for children in immigratio  more

Hoyer Announces $7.1 Million in Community Project Funding for the Fifth District
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Hoyer Announces $7.1 Million in Community Project Funding for the Fifth District * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) issued the following statement announcing $7,193,000 in Community Project Funding that he secured for projects in Maryland's Fifth District in the recently enacted Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026. The House Committee on Appropriations allowed each Memb  more

ICYMI--Hagerty Joins Fox News Sunday on Fox News to Discuss ICE Cooperation, Government Shutdown Risks, Iran Talks, Russia Arms Control, the SAVE Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI--Hagerty Joins Fox News Sunday on Fox News to Discuss ICE Cooperation, Government Shutdown Risks, Iran Talks, Russia Arms Control, the SAVE Act * WASHINGTON -Yesterday, United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN), a member of the Senate Appropriations and Foreign Relations Committees and former U.S. Ambassador to Japan, joined Fox News Sunday on Fox Newsto discuss ICE enforcement cooperation, p  more

ICYMI--Hagerty Joins Mornings with Maria on Fox Business to Discuss Japan's Elections, DHS Funding Standoff, the SAVE Act, the GENIUS Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI--Hagerty Joins Mornings with Maria on Fox Business to Discuss Japan's Elections, DHS Funding Standoff, the SAVE Act, the GENIUS Act * WASHINGTON -Today, United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN), a member of the Senate Appropriations, Banking, and Foreign Relations Committees and former U.S. Ambassador to Japan, joined Mornings with Maria on Fox Business to discuss Japan's parliamentary elect  more

ICYMI: Vindman Launches Congressional Lowering Utility Bills Caucus
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Vindman Launches Congressional Lowering Utility Bills Caucus * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Representatives Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) and Josh Riley (N.Y.-19) were joined by 14 lawmakers in launching the Congressional Lowering Utility Bills Caucus to find legislative solutions to the ongoing energy affordability crisis in Virginia and around the country. "Families across Virginia and the country   more

In Response to Warren and Democratic Senators, Trust for the National Mall Reveals New Details About Trump Ballroom Payments, Potential for Corruption and Secret Quid-Pro-Quo Deals
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * In Response to Warren and Democratic Senators, Trust for the National Mall Reveals New Details About Trump Ballroom Payments, Potential for Corruption and Secret Quid-Pro-Quo Deals * Trust confirms it will make millions from Trump ballroom fundraising; Board, which includes business leaders who could benefit from favorable treatment from Trump, discussed and approved ballroom project Lawm  more

In Response to Warren, Kim, Waters Request, Independent Congressional Watchdog Releases Initial Report on Trump Administration's Dismantling of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 9, 2026: * * * In Response to Warren, Kim, Waters Request, Independent Congressional Watchdog Releases Initial Report on Trump Administration's Dismantling of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau GAO reveals first comprehensive report on the effect of the Trump Administration's attempted CFPB shutdown on the age  more

Independent Women Center for Economic Opportunity Director Onwuka Testifies Before House Oversight & Government Reform Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy and Regulatory Affairs released the following written testimony by Patrice Onwuka, director of the Center for Economic Opportunity at Independent Women, from a Jan. 22, 2026, hearing entitled "Housing Affordability: Saving the American Dream": * * * Chairman Burlison, Ranking Member Frost, and Members of the Committee, thank you for inviting me to appear today. My name is Patrice On  more

Kentucky's Congressional Delegation Supports Gov. Beshear's Request for a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration after Deadly Winter Storm
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- Rep. Harold Rogers, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Kentucky's Congressional Delegation Supports Gov. Beshear's Request for a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration after Deadly Winter Storm * WASHINGTON, DC - Kentucky's congressional delegation, including U.S. Representatives Hal Rogers, Andy Barr, James Comer, Brett Guthrie, Morgan McGarvey, Thomas Massie, and U.S. Senators Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul, sent a joint letter to President Donald J.  more

LEADER JEFFRIES: "REPUBLICANS HAVE FAILED AMERICA"
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "REPUBLICANS HAVE FAILED AMERICA" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference, where he emphasized that despite the high cost of living, the Trump administration is using taxpayer dollars to brutalize and kill the American people instead of to make like more affordable for them. LEADER JEFFRIES : Notwithstanding what Donald  more

LEADER JEFFRIES: "REPUBLICANS HAVE FAILED AMERICA"
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "REPUBLICANS HAVE FAILED AMERICA" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference, where he emphasized that despite the high cost of living, the Trump administration is using taxpayer dollars to brutalize and kill the American people instead of to make like more affordable for them. LEADER JEFFRIES : Notwithstanding what Donald Trump continues to say, t  more

Lujan, Booker, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Prevent Politicization of Public Safety Grants
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Booker, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Prevent Politicization of Public Safety Grants * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), and Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) introduced the Federal Grant Neutrality Act, legislation designed to stop the politicization of Department of Justice (DOJ) federal grants and preven  more

Miss. Congressional Delegation Applauds Trump for Approving Major Disaster Declaration for Mississippi
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * Miss. Congressional Delegation Applauds Trump for Approving Major Disaster Declaration for Mississippi * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., and U.S. Representatives Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., Trent Kelly, R-Miss., Michael Guest, R-Miss., and Mike Ezell, R-Miss., applauded President Trump for approving Mississippi's request for a major disaster declarat  more

Miss. Delegation Urges Trump to Approve Major Disaster Declaration for Mississippi
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- Rep. Michael Guest, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * Miss. Delegation Urges Trump to Approve Major Disaster Declaration for Mississippi * WASHINGTON - The Mississippi congressional delegation today shared their strong support for Governor Tate Reeves' request for a major disaster declaration after deadly Winter Storm Fern struck the state from January 23 through January 27, 2026. U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss.  more

Moolenaar: Free Jimmy Lai
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release on Feb. 8, 2026: * * * Moolenaar: Free Jimmy Lai Today, Chairman John Moolenaar of the Select Committee on China made the following statement on the sentencing of Apple Daily publisher and Hong Kong democracy activist Jimmy Lai: The sentencing of Jimmy Lai is the latest stain on the huma  more

Murphy Applauds President Trump Signing Four Murphy Priorities into Law
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- Rep. Gregory Murphy, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy Applauds President Trump Signing Four Murphy Priorities into Law * Washington, D.C. -Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D., applauds the enactment of four bipartisan healthcare priorities he led into law by President Trump. "As a physician with 35 years of experience, a medical missionary, as well as being a small business owner, I understand the challenges that Americans, especially those   more

New Report Finds Trump's Attack on the CFPB Has Cost Americans $19 Billion in One Year Alone
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 9, 2026: * * * New Report Finds Trump's Attack on the CFPB Has Cost Americans $19 Billion in One Year Alone Today, the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Minority Staff released a new report analyzing the cost to American consumers of President Trump's attack on the Consumer Financial Protection  more

Pallone Introduces Resolution Calling for Ban on Racist Mascots in School Settings
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Pallone Introduces Resolution Calling for Ban on Racist Mascots in School Settings * NJ 6th District Congressman's Resolution Calls for Ending Racist School Mascots Amid Trump Administration's Efforts to Reverse State Bans WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today introduced a resolution calling for an end to unsanctioned Native American mascots and imagery in schools,   more

Pallone to Carr: FCC's Efforts to Eliminate Media Ownership Caps Violate the Law and Reek of Political Favoritism
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 9, 2026: * * * Pallone to Carr: FCC's Efforts to Eliminate Media Ownership Caps Violate the Law and Reek of Political Favoritism Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) wrote to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr sounding the alarm on his efforts to eliminate all media ownersh  more

Ranking Member Meeks, Chairman Mast Lead Letter Pledging Bipartisan Support for Strengthening Export Controls on Chipmaking Tools
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 9, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Meeks, Chairman Mast Lead Letter Pledging Bipartisan Support for Strengthening Export Controls on Chipmaking Tools Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Gregory W. Meeks and Chairman Brian Mast sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick on the need f  more

Ranking Member Ro Khanna Condemns Jimmy Lai's 20-Year Sentence, Calls on Trump to Speak Out Against Beijing's Crackdown
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-California, ranking member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release on Feb. 9, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Ro Khanna Condemns Jimmy Lai's 20-Year Sentence, Calls on Trump to Speak Out Against Beijing's Crackdown Representative Ro Khanna (CA-17), Ranking Member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the C  more

Ranking Member Robert Garcia Statement on Ghislaine Maxwell Refusing to Answer Questions After Months of Defying Congress
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 9, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Robert Garcia Statement on Ghislaine Maxwell Refusing to Answer Questions After Months of Defying Congress Today, Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, released the following statement after Jeffrey Epstein's convicted co-conspirator Ghislaine Max  more

RELEASE: Senator Mullin to Host LIVE Telephone Town Hall Tonight at 7pm ET
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Senator Mullin to Host LIVE Telephone Town Hall Tonight at 7pm ET * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) will host his next live telephone town hall event for all Oklahomans tonight, Monday, February 9th at 6pm CT /7pm ET. During the call, Senator Mullin will provide a quick legislative update before opening the phones to take questions from constituents. These live  more

Rep. Derek Schmidt: New U.S.-India Trade Framework includes Key Agricultural Trade Provisions for Kansas
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- Rep. Derek Schmidt, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Derek Schmidt: New U.S.-India Trade Framework includes Key Agricultural Trade Provisions for Kansas * WASHINGTON, D.C. - (February 9, 2026) - The new U.S.-India trade framework announced last week by the two countries includes provisions designed to expand Kansas agricultural exports that Congressman Derek Schmidt (KS-2) advocated. On May 20 and May 29 of last year, Schmidt asked the U.S. Trad  more

Rep. Dina Titus Introduces Legislation to Strengthen Canada, Mexico trade ties
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Dina Titus Introduces Legislation to Strengthen Canada, Mexico trade ties * Congresswoman Dina Titus introduced legislation today to strengthen travel and tourism ties among the United States, Mexico, and Canada by directing the U.S. Trade Representative to convene a working group to develop new travel and tourism strategies. "President Trump has alienated Canada and Mexico through his words and   more

Rep. Smith Condemns the Unconscionable 20-year Sentencing of Democracy and Free Speech Champion Jimmy Lai
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Feb. 9, 2026: * * * Rep. Smith condemns the unconscionable 20-year sentencing of democracy and free speech champion Jimmy Lai Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Co-Chair of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China, issued the following statement in wake of a Hong Kong court's horrific 20-year sentencing of the 78-year-old Jimmy Lai--functionally, a life sentence: Jimmy Lai is a man of faith and conscient  more

REP. STUTZMAN: SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES BELONG TO SINGLE-FAMILES NOT INSTITUTIONAL INVESTORS
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- Rep. Marlin Stutzman, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * REP. STUTZMAN: SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES BELONG TO SINGLE-FAMILES NOT INSTITUTIONAL INVESTORS * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Marlin Stutzman (IN-03) released the following statement after President Donald J. Trump reaffirmed (link is external) the need for legislation banning the purchase of single-family homes by large institutional investors. Rep. Stutzman has legislation (link is external) t  more

Representative Ro Khanna Sends Letter to Oversight Chairman Comer Ahead of Maxwell's Deposition Tomorrow
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Representative Ro Khanna Sends Letter to Oversight Chairman Comer Ahead of Maxwell's Deposition Tomorrow * Washington, DC -Today, Representative Ro Khanna (CA-17) sent the following letter to Chairman Comer ahead of Ghislaine Maxwell's deposition in the House Oversight Committee tomorrow. In the letter, Rep. Khanna outlines the specific questions he intends to ask Maxwell and requests confirmation as  more

Slotkin Statement on Trump Halting the Gordie Howe Bridge Project
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Slotkin Statement on Trump Halting the Gordie Howe Bridge Project * Today, U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) released the following statement regarding President Trump's decision to halt the opening of the Gordie Howe Bridge project. "The Gordie Howe Bridge is an incredibly important infrastructure project for Michigan. President Trump's threat tonight to tank it is awful for our state's econo  more

Statement by Senator Warren on Recent Crypto Volatility
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Statement by Senator Warren on Recent Crypto Volatility United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee released the following statement: "No one should celebrate when Americans lose their hard-earned money. The crypto falloff underscores wh  more

STATEMENT: Sen. Schiff Calls for Secretary Howard Lutnick to Resign After Lying About His Business Ties to Epstein
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * STATEMENT: Sen. Schiff Calls for Secretary Howard Lutnick to Resign After Lying About His Business Ties to Epstein * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) released the following statement following the release of files revealing that Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick was in business with Jeffrey Epstein, in addition to being in communication with him over many years, after repeated  more

Thune on the Importance of Funding DHS
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- Senate Minority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Thune on the Importance of Funding DHS * Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON -U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune's remarks below (as delivered): "Mr. President, funding for the Department of Homeland Security runs out on Friday. "Over the weekend, the Trump administration and congressional  more

Van Hollen, Alsobrooks Announce Over $50 Million for Maryland Public Safety, Bay Preservation, and Research Projects in Key Government Funding Bill
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen, Alsobrooks Announce Over $50 Million for Maryland Public Safety, Bay Preservation, and Research Projects in Key Government Funding Bill * Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies (CJS), and Senator Angela Alsobrooks (both D-Md) announced $53,743,000   more

Warren, Schumer, Waters Lead Nearly 200 Members of Congress in Amicus Brief Challenging the Trump Administration's Illegal Efforts to Dismantle the CFPB
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 9, 2026: * * * Warren, Schumer, Waters Lead Nearly 200 Members of Congress in Amicus Brief Challenging the Trump Administration's Illegal Efforts to Dismantle the CFPB Amicus brief follows Warren joining advocates, CFPB union members at the Capitol marking one-year anniversary of Trump attack on agency New report t  more

Washington Institute for Near East Policy Senior Fellow Ghaddar Testifies Before House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- The House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa released the following testimony by Hanin Ghaddar, Friedmann senior fellow at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, from a Feb. 3, 2026, hearing entitled "U.S. Policy Toward Lebanon: Obstacles to Dismantling Hezbollah's Grip on Power": * * * Chairman Mast, Ranking Member Meeks, and honorable members of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Middle East and North Africa: I am honored to  more

Washington Institute for Near East Policy Senior Fellow Schenker Testifies Before House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- The House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa released the following testimony by David Schenker, Taube senior fellow at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, from a Feb. 3, 2026, hearing entitled "U.S. Policy Toward Lebanon: Obstacles to Dismantling Hezbollah's Grip on Power": * * * Israel's degradation of Hezbollah in late 2024 along with the subsequent election in early 2025 of a new Lebanese President and the naming of a new Governme  more

Whip Clark Statement on Being Denied Entry to Burlington ICE Facility
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- Rep. Katherine Clark, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Whip Clark Statement on Being Denied Entry to Burlington ICE Facility * BURLINGTON, MA -Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) released the following statement after being denied entry to the ICE facility in Burlington, Massachusetts: "Members of Congress have the right and responsibility to conduct oversight. That duty includes carrying out inspections of ICE facilities. Last week,  more

Whitehouse Secures $91.1 Million in Direct Investments for Rhode Island
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Whitehouse Secures $91.1 Million in Direct Investments for Rhode Island * 78 Whitehouse-backed projects successfully included in FY2026 federal spending legislation so far Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse today announced that $91.1 million is heading to the Ocean State to support a total of 78 projects that will spur strategic investments in Rhode Island's health care s  more

Workshop Fellow Goldman Testifies Before House Education & Workforce Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions released the following testimony by Tanya L. Goldman, a fellow with Workshop, from a Feb. 3, 2026, hearing entitled "Building an AI-Ready America: Adopting AI at Work": * * * Thank you, Chairman Allen, Ranking Member DeSaulnier, and members of the Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee, for the opportunity to testify on the impacts of artificial intelligence (AI) for wor  more