WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Beatty Pushes Back as Trump Budget Proposal Threatens to Gut Head Start WASHINGTON, DC -- Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) issued the following statement in response to reports that President Trump may eliminate Head Start funding in his upcoming budget request: "President Trump's plan to eliminate Head Start--after 60 years of proven success helping children and families thrive--is yet another rec more PR

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Bennet, Pettersen, Colorado Delegation Call On President Trump to Fund Head Start Program Denver -- Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet joined Colorado U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen and Colorado's Democratic Congressional Delegation to urge President Donald Trump to fully fund the Head Start program in the upcoming budget. The lawmakers' letter comes amid reports that the Trump admin more PR

WASHINGTON, April 19 -- Rep. Shomari C. Figures, D-Alabama, issued the following news release on April 18, 2025: * * * Figures Fights for Alabama's 2nd Congressional District During First 100 Days WASHINGTON - This week, Rep. Shomari C. Figures (AL-02) marked 100 days since he was sworn in as a member of the 119th Congress. He has worked to push for policies that will improve the lives of people in Alabama's 2nd Congressional District, while also fighting back on the Trump Administration's ha more PR

WASHINGTON, April 19 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, ranking member of the House Administration Committee, issued the following news release on April 18, 2025: * * * Morelle and House Admin Dems Demand Preservation of Smithsonian's more than 175-years of Curatorial Independence Dems to VP Vance: 'We write to you as shared custodians of one of the nation's crown jewels--and with great concern over its future.' WASHINGTON - Rep. Joe Morelle (NY-25), the top Democrat on the Committee on Hou more PR

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * READOUT: Heinrich Convenes Listening Session With Teachers Amid Trump and Musk's Attacks on Public Education PHOTOS WASHINGTON \- U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) convened a roundtable conversation with local educators to discuss his efforts to support students and teachers amidst Donald Trump and Elon Musk's attacks on public education and our children's futures. "Public education is more PR

WASHINGTON, April 19 -- Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-California, issued the following news release on April 18, 2025: * * * Rep. Jimmy Gomez Leads Lawmakers in Demanding DHS Reinstate Citizenship Grant Program After Trump Admin Terminates It Termination of Naturalization Grants Leaves Legal Residents Without Support to Become U.S. Citizens WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) is leading 54 House Democrats in demanding the Trump administration reinstate the Citizenship and Assimilatio more PR

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Kelly: 'The American People are Engaged, Demanding Answers from Trump Administration' In week of action against President Trump's actions, Rep. Kelly heard concerns about public education, Social Security, healthcare WASHINGTON - U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) travelled throughout the Second District this week to hear from constituents concerning President Donald Trump's agenda. "Whether I w more PR

WASHINGTON, April 19 -- Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on April 18, 2025: * * * Rep. Shri Thanedar Calls for Trump's Impeachment Over Failure to Enforce Supreme Court Order Washington, DC - In a rare unanimous (9-0) Supreme Court ruling, both liberal and conservative justices ruled that the Trump administration must facilitate the return of Mr. Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia to the United States so that he can be afforded the due process he is constitutionally more PR

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen Addresses Nevada State Legislature at State Capitol Outlining Her Work to Deliver for Nevadans, Oppose Harmful Actions Threatening to Raise Costs & Cut Medicaid Watch Senator Rosen's Full Remarks HERE. CARSON CITY, NV - Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) delivered remarks to the Nevada State Legislature detailing how she is working to deliver for hardworking Nevada families, including by f more PR

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Blumenthal: Week in Review 4/11/2025-4/18/2025 SENATOR BLUMENTHAL: WEEK IN REVIEW Slamming the Trump Administration's Assault on Education [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) joined New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker and advocates to announce he has written to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of State (DOS) demanding answers as to more PR

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Murray Visits Downtown Vancouver, Highlights Importance of Federal Investment Amid Local Concerns Over Trump Funding Freezes, Tariff Chaos ICYMI : In Vancouver, Senator Murray Meets with Local Businesses, ILWU, Port Commissioner to Discuss How Trump's Chaotic Trade War is Hurting Washington State ***PHOTOS and B-ROLL HERE Vancouver, WA -- Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Teachers and Staff from RioTECH High School PHOTOS WASHINGTON \- U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) convened a roundtable conversation with local educators to discuss his efforts to support students and teachers amidst Donald Trump and Elon Musk's attacks on public education and our children's futures. "Public education is the foundation for functional democracy," said Heinrich during t more PR

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Sen. Tina Flint Smith, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar, Tina Smith Denounce Trump Administration's Withholding of $20 Million in Head Start Funding for Minnesota Preschools, Early Childhood Education Centers MINNEAPOLIS, MN - Today, U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) denounced the Trump Administration for withholding nearly $20 million dollars in Head Start funding from Minnesota and vowed to push  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * With Real ID Enforcement Set to Begin at U.S. Airports on May 7, Reed Urges Trump Admin to Take Action to Prevent Travel Disruption & Delays PROVIDENCE, RI - Starting May 7, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will begin enforcing REAL ID rules at airports nationwide. All airline passengers aged 18 and older will be required to present a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or other acc more PR