WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Detention Watch Network, a coalition that says it builds power through advocacy and strategic communications to abolish immigration detention in the United States, issued the following news release: * * * 100 Days In: Immigrant Jails Become Testing Ground for Authoritarianism In response to Trump's 100th day in office, Silky Shah, Executive Director of Detention Watch Network, shared the following reflections in Truthout: "Since taking office in January, Trump and his re more PR

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * 100 Days, 100 Stories WASHINGTON -- Today, Speaker Johnson released a list of 100 American citizens who have felt the benefits from President Trump's historic first 100 days in office. Speaker Johnson highlighted citizens who were unjustly detained abroad, business owners who will benefit from new apprenticeship opportunities, and families devastated by previous open borders policies, among many o more PR

WASHINGTON, April 29 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * 100 Days, 100 Stories Speaker Johnson highlights 100 Americans who demonstrate the positive impact from President Trump's historic first 100 days in office For Immediate Release April 29, 2025 Contact: Taylor Haulsee WASHINGTON -- Today, Speaker Johnson released a list of 100 American citizens who have felt the benefits from President Trump's historic first 100 days in offi more PR

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Assistant Attorney General Gail Slater Delivers First Antitrust Address at University of Notre Dame Law School Remarks as prepared for delivery, "The Conservative Roots of America First Antitrust Enforcement" Good afternoon. Thank you so much for having me. It is an honor to be here at Notre Dame to give my first formal address as Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division. I've had ma more PR

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * DSCC Launches Ad Campaign Marking 100 Days of Senate Republicans' Cowardice Ahead of Trump's 100th day in office, the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) launched a new digital ad campaign " 100 Days of Cowardice," holding Senate Republicans accountable for their cowardice and spineless refusal to stand up against the Trump administration's chaotic, dangerous plans that th more PR

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The House Administration Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-52) on a resolution (H.Res. 309) dismissing the election contest in the 28th Congressional District of Texas. The report was advanced by Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisconsin, on April 9, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * DISMISSING THE ELECTION CONTEST IN THE TWENTY-EIGHTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF TEXAS The Committee on House Administration, having had under consideration an original resolution dismissing the elect more ST

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The House Administration Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-51) on a resolution (H.Res. 308) dismissing the election contest in the 14th Congressional District of Florida. The report was advanced by Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisconsin, on April 9, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * DISMISSING THE ELECTION CONTEST IN THE FOURTEENTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF FLORIDA The Committee on House Administration, having had under consideration an original resolution dismissing the elec more ST

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Meeks Opening Remarks at Full Committee Hearing on Authorizing the State Department Washington, DC - Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, delivered the following opening remarks - as prepared - before the full House Foreign Affairs Committee for a hearing on "The Need for an Authorized State Depart more PR

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * House Judiciary Republicans Rubberstamp Trump's Lawless Assault on America, Spend $81 Billion in Taxpayer Funds to Hand Trump More Unchecked Power Republicans Refuse to Discuss Their Own Bill During Markup, Remain Totally Silent as They Vote to Deport U.S. Citizens, Including Veterans and Children with Cancer Washington, D.C. (May 1, 2025)-- Tod more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on April 30, 2025: * * * Meeks Opening Remarks at Full Committee Hearing on Authorizing the State Department Washington, DC - Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, delivered the following opening remarks - as prepared - before the full House Foreign Affairs Committee for a hearing on "The Need for an  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy Slams Trump's First 100 Days: This Is A Story Of Incompetence, Theft, And Mind-Blowing Corruption WASHINGTON-- U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) spoke on the U.S. Senate floor to deliver a scathing indictment of President Trump's first 100 days in office. Murphy detailed the litany of corrupt acts that have defined this Administration, including the sale of White House access for  more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 2 -- The North Carolina Republican Party issued the following news release on May 1, 2025: * * * New Republican Members Appointed to State Board of Elections Today, the North Carolina Republican Party (NCGOP) submitted nominees to the N.C. State Board of Elections following the implementation of provisions in S382. State law requires the State Auditor to appoint members from lists of nominees provided by the State party chair of each of the two political parties more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 2 -- The North Carolina Republican Party issued the following news release on May 1, 2025: * * * NCGOP Statement on S382 Appeal Today, the North Carolina Republican Party (NCGOP) issued the following statement on the N.C. Court of Appeals' decision regarding elections provisions in S382. "We applaud the N.C. Court of Appeals' order in this matter. Elections in North Carolina should be fair, free, honest, and transparent. The actions of the current board majority  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Ron Estes, R-Kansas, issued the following floor remarks on April 30, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a friend and fellow fiscal hawk on her last day of work, my district director, Debbie Luper. How can I possibly frame up the service and political activities of Debbie Luper in one short floor speech? Her presence in Kansas politics is more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Ripon Society issued the following news release: * * * Creative Coalition President Tim Daly Says Investing in the Arts Pays Dividends for America WASHINGTON, DC -- In remarks this past Friday afternoon before a luncheon meeting of The Ripon Society and the Franklin Center for Global Policy Exchange, actor and advocate Tim Daly discussed the importance of arts in America and why he believes that investing in the arts pays dividends for the American people -- and th more PR

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * Secretary Rollins Announces New State Directors for the Farm Service Agency and Rural Development (Washington, D.C., May 2, 2025) - U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins today announced the latest slate of presidential appointments for key Farm Service Agency (FSA) and Rural Development (RD) State Director roles. "When America's farming communities prosper, the entire nation thrives. This more PR

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following floor statement on May 1, 2025, on the on the nomination of Frank Bisignano to lead Social Security: * * * Wyden Opposes Bisignano Nomination to Lead Social Security Ahead of Floor Vote As Prepared for Delivery I ask unanimous consent that the Milande Watson of my team be granted floor privileges for the remainder of the Congress. I rise to urge my colleagues to reject Frank B more PR

ROCK HILL, South Carolina, April 29 -- Winthrop University issued the following news: * * * South Carolinians Have Mixed Feelings About Trump and Musk According to Winthrop Poll HIGHLIGHTS * While 44% of South Carolina residents express positive feelings toward Trump, 43% view the president negatively. * Concerning Elon Musk, 45% express negative views as opposed to 35% who view him positively. A deep partisan rift exists among South Carolinians about the Department of Government Efficienc more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * TRANSCRIPT: LEADER JEFFRIES REMARKS ON PRESIDENT TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries delivered the following speech on what a disaster for the American people that Donald Trump's first 100 days have been and how costs, chaos and corruption are all up, thanks to the President and his Rubber Stamp Republicans. Good morning. Good morning. Than more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * TRANSCRIPT: LEADER JEFFRIES REMARKS ON PRESIDENT TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries delivered the following speech on what a disaster for the American people that Donald Trump's first 100 days have been and how costs, chaos and corruption are all up, thanks to the President and his Rubber Stamp Republicans. Good morning. Good morning. Thank you. Thank you, everyone more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 3 -- The North Carolina Republican Party issued the following news release: * * * Trump or McFadden: Who does Stein and Jackson stand with? In just over 100 days in office, President Trump delivered on one of his biggest campaign promises to the American people: a secure border and safer communities. President Trump has deported at least 139,000 illegal immigrants since returning to office, removing scores of violent illegal immigrant killers, rapists, gang membe more PR

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Why I Voted No on the House Armed Services Committee Reconciliation Bill Today I took a difficult vote in the House Armed Services Committee that is worthy of further explanation. As my constituents and colleagues know, I am, in both word and deed, a steadfast and passionate supporter of our men and women in uniform and a protector of our national defense. However, I voted NO today on fun more PR

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Why won't all NY-17 Dems condemn the vandalism at NY GOP headquarters? It's been four days since the New York Republican Party's Albany headquarters was vandalized - and Cait Conley, Beth Davidson, John Sullivan, and Jessica Reinmann won't condemn the attack. The word "NAZIS" with an arrow pointing toward the building was written on a column, and this comes just days after the building was  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Why won't Josh Riley condemn the vandalism at NY GOP headquarters It's been four days since the New York Republican Party's Albany headquarters was vandalized - and Josh Riley won't condemn the attack. The word "NAZIS" with an arrow pointing toward the building was written on a column, and this comes just days after the building was defaced with swastikas. Josh Riley needs to answer: D more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Will NY-17 Dems condemn the vandalism at NY GOP headquarters? The New York Republican Party's Albany headquarters was vandalized - for a second time in just two weeks. The word "NAZIS" with an arrow pointing toward the building was written on a column, and this comes just days after the building was defaced with swastikas. Cait Conley, Beth Davidson, John Sullivan, Jessica Reinmann, an more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on April 30, 2025: * * * Wyden: Republicans Vote for Trump's Tariffs and Higher Prices, Instead of Supporting American Jobs and Families Washington, D.C. - Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., excoriated the 49 Republican senators who today voted to keep in place Donald Trump's astronomical tariffs on goods from nearly every country on earth. W more PR