WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * May 14, 2025 MEDIA CONTACT: e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 CLARKE ISSUES STATEMENT ON WAYS & MEANS RECONCILIATION BILL HEALTH PROVISIONS THAT DIRECTLY HARM NEW YORK STATE WASHINGTON, DC - Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) released the following statement: "It is shameful that Republicans are committing an outright assault on affordable health care across this nation. more PR

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Ahead of Sec. Kennedy Testifying Before The Senate, Gillibrand, Schumer Demand Answers On Chaos At The World Trade Center Health Program After Kennedy And President Trump Broke Promises, Fired Workers, And Gutted The Vital Health Care Of 9/11 First Responders Ahead of Secretary Kennedy's Testimony Before Senate HELP Committee, Senators Say 9/11 First Responders Deserve Clear Answers On Safety O more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Gabe Evans, R-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Gabe Evans Votes to Pass E&C Bill Today, following an 26.5-hour long markup, Congressman Gabe Evans voted to advance the Energy and Commerce Committee budget reconciliation bill. Congressman Evans' statement on the bill: "Today, Republicans followed through on our promises to prioritize American energy, repeal Green New Deal policies, and strengthen the economy. This is commonsense legisl more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Jonathan Jackson, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson Condemns Racially Biased Refugee Policy Under Trump Administration Washington, DC -- In response to a New York Times report revealing that the Trump administration fast-tracked refugee admissions for white South Africans while continuing to block refugee access for Black and brown populations fleeing violence and persecution, Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson issued  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney Celebrates the Passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill from the Ways and Means Markup Washington, DC - Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today released the following statement on the passage of "The One, Big, Beautiful Bill" from the House Ways and Means Committee Markup. "Today, the House Ways and Means Committee voted to advance our portion of the One, Big, Beautiful Bill  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for May 14, 2025 NAVY General Dynamics, Bath Iron Works, Bath, Maine, is being awarded a $216,493,753 cost-plus-award-fee modification against a previously awarded contract (N00024-24-C-4212), DDG-51 Planning Yard Services. Work will be performed in Bath, Maine, and is expected to be completed by July 31, 2026. Fiscal 2025 other procurement (Navy) funds in the amount of $398,542 (<1%) will be obli more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory issued the following news on May 14, 2025: * * * Computational Chemistry Unlocked: A Record-Breaking Dataset to Train AI Models has Launched By Aliyah Kovner Accurate simulations of complex chemistry are finally within reach Today, Open Molecules 2025, an unprecedented dataset of molecular simulations, was released to the scientific community, paving the way for development of machine learning tools th more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The Federal Communications Commission Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau issued the following public notice (Docket No. DA 25-412) on May 14, 2025: * * * The Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau (Bureau) seeks comment on an application and waiver request filed on May 29, 2024 by Public Safety Pool licensee, Monsey Fire District (Monsey), New York, which seeks to modify its private land mobile radio (PLMR) system licensed under call sign WRZS918 by adding a n more PR

RABAT, Morocco, May 15 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following speech on May 14, 2025, by Governor Christopher J. Waller at the Award Ceremony for the Winners of the Bank Al-Maghrib Prize for Economic and Financial Research: * * * The Role of Economic Research in Central Banking Thank you for the opportunity to speak to you today./1 I have spent most of my career conducting research and overseeing research by others, first as a professor and later as a research director in the Federal Re more PR

NEW YORK, May 15 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following speech on May 14, 2025, by Vice Chair Philip N. Jefferson at the Annual Conference of Second District Directors and Advisors held at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York: * * * Economic Outlook Thank you, President Williams. It is wonderful to be back in New York, and it is an honor to speak to you, the directors and advisers to the Second District. You all play an extremely important role for the Federal Reserve Bank of New York an more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has accepted for filing a new major license application submitted by Lyonsdale Associates, LLC, for the Lyonsdale Hydroelectric Project located on the Moose River in Lewis County, New York. The application, filed on May 29, 2024, seeks authorization to continue operating the existing hydroelectric facility under the Federal Power Act. The project features a dam approximately 506 feet in length with multiple spillways, abutme more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Global Key Solutions Corp. (GKS), New York, has submitted comments to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding the agency's draft guidance on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in regulatory decision-making for drug and biological products. The company's feedback addresses several aspects of the guidance, offering suggestions for clarity and improvement. In a letter to the FDA's Division of Dockets Management, GKS CEO George Kwiecinski stated, "On behalf of Gl more ST

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Gluesenkamp Perez on The Ezra Klein Show: "The Urgency Here Is To Have a Positive Policy Agenda That Is Relevant to More People" Last week, Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03) joined The Ezra Klein Show to discuss her priorities and work in Congress as an independent voice for Southwest Washington. Video of the interview can be found here. The following are key excerpts of the intervi more PR

ALBANY, New York, May 15 -- The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets issued the following news on May 14, 2025: * * * The Great New York State Fair Partners With the Rochester Red Wings to Remind Fans That "A Great Day is Just an Hour Away" Promotional Signage and Home Game Trivia Contest Spotlights Fair Favorite Activities and New York Agriculture, With Winners Receiving Four Free Tickets to The 2025 Fair Continued Partnership With Taste NY Program Highlights New York Produc more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Honoring a Hero: Kennedy Introduces Aaron Salter, Jr., Responsible Body Armor Possession Act WASHINGTON, D.C. - Joined by colleagues, gun violence prevention activists, and leaders from Western New York, Congressman Tim Kennedy announced the introduction of the Aaron Salter, Jr. Responsible Body Armor Possession Act. Named in honor of the late Buffalo Police Lieutenant Aaron Salter, Jr., the le more PR

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Meeks Blasts Trump Administration for Bypassing Congress on UAE Arms Sale, Announces Joint Resolutions of Disapproval Washington, D.C. - Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today criticized the Trump administration's decision to bypass the Congressional committee review process and immediately notif more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 (TNSrep) -- The Department of Housing and Urban Development issued the following news release on May 14, 2025: * * * ICYMI | Turner, Kennedy, Rollins, and Oz in The New York Times: "If You Want Welfare and Can Work, You Must" WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., U.S. Department of Agriculture (Ag) Secretary Brooke Rollins, and U.S more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: In Response to Deadly Port Newark Fire, Rep. Sherrill Introduces Bill To Protect Firefighters On Monday, Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill introduced legislation to keep firefighters safe in crisis situations by improving equipment, training, and staffing for departments' emergency rescue teams. In addition to bipartisan support from Congressman Don Bacon, Sherrill's legislation earned the en more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Stefanik Delivers Remarks, Leads Press Conference on Educational Choice for Children Act Washington, D.C. - In case you missed it, House Republican Leadership Chairwoman Elise Stefanik delivered remarks on the need for school choice during Wednesday's press conference. View Chairwoman Stefanik's remarks as prepared:  "Good morning, everyone, Thank you for coming today in support of this  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * IN TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE HEARING, CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN PUSHES TO RENEW CRITICAL SAFETY PROGRAM, PREVENT HUDSON VALLEY RAIL CROSSING DEATHS In Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Hearing, Congressman Pat Ryan Pushes to Renew Critical Safety Program, Prevent Hudson Valley Rail Crossing Deaths There are more than 100 rail crossings in NY-18, several of which desperately need  more PR

NEW YORK, May 15 (TNSrep) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of New York issued the following joint news release on May 14, 2025, with the Bank for International Settlements: * * * Joint Study Explores Feasibility of Central Bank Operations Using Tokenization and Smart Contracts NEW YORK--The Federal Reserve Bank of New York and the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) today published a joint research study (https://www.newyorkfed.org/aboutthefed/nyic/project-pine) that explored if and how centr more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Sen. James Lankford, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * Lankford Continues Push to Safeguard Conscience Rights of Health Care Workers WASHINGTON, DC - Senator James Lankford (R-OK) introduced the Conscience Protection Act to protect health care providers and insurance plans from government discrimination if they decline to participate in abortions. The Conscience Protection Act provides enforcement for existing conscience laws by providing a private rig more PR

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Lawler Calls For Stronger SALT Relief Amidst Reconciliation Talks with House Leadership CONTACT: Ciro Riccardi | ciro.riccardi@mail.house.gov | (845)-642-6569 LAWLER CALLS FOR STRONGER SALT RELIEF AMIDST RECONCILIATION TALKS WITH HOUSE LEADERSHIP Pearl River, N.Y. - 5/12/25... Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement regarding the current House budget reconciliation bill's more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES DURING POLICE WEEK: "IT'S TIME TO HONOR THOSE HEROIC OFFICERS" Washington, DC - Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries took to the House floor to hold House Republicans accountable for refusing to follow the law and honor the heroes who protected the United States Capitol on January 6. JEFFRIES: Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee o more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES DURING POLICE WEEK: "IT'S TIME TO HONOR THOSE HEROIC OFFICERS" Washington, DC - Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries took to the House floor to hold House Republicans accountable for refusing to follow the law and honor the heroes who protected the United States Capitol on January 6. JEFFRIES: Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on House Administration be  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "REPUBLICANS CAN'T DEFEND THESE MEDICAID CUTS, THAT'S WHY THEY'RE TRYING TO HIDE THEM" Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNN's The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer where he emphasized that Democrats will continue pushing back against the reckless Republican scheme to rip healthcare and nutritional assistance away from the American peopl more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "REPUBLICANS CAN'T DEFEND THESE MEDICAID CUTS, THAT'S WHY THEY'RE TRYING TO HIDE THEM" Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNN's The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer where he emphasized that Democrats will continue pushing back against the reckless Republican scheme to rip healthcare and nutritional assistance away from the American people. WOLF BLITZER : Turnin more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "THIS REALLY IS A MATTER OF LIFE AND DEATH AND IT'S ALL BEING DONE TO TRY TO ENACT MASSIVE TAX CUTS FOR MAGA BILLIONAIRE DONORS" Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC's Morning Joe where he emphasized that Democrats will continue pushing back against the reckless Republican scheme to rip healthcare and nutritional assistance away from more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "THIS REALLY IS A MATTER OF LIFE AND DEATH AND IT'S ALL BEING DONE TO TRY TO ENACT MASSIVE TAX CUTS FOR MAGA BILLIONAIRE DONORS" Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC's Morning Joe where he emphasized that Democrats will continue pushing back against the reckless Republican scheme to rip healthcare and nutritional assistance away from the American people. MI more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Malliotakis Tax Provisions Included In "One, Big Beautiful Bill" Legislation to lower taxes for working Americans, senior citizens and middle class families passed by House Ways & Means Committee today (WASHINGTON, DC) \- Today, Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis announced that multiple pieces of legislation she authored, co-sponsored or championed are included in the House Ways and Means legis more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on May 14, 2025: * * * Meeks Introduces Bill to Block Foreign-Gifted Luxury Jet to President Trump Washington, DC - Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today introduced legislation to prohibit President Donald J. Trump, or any future president, from accepting a luxury aircraft reportedly offered by more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Merkley Remarks at EPA Budget Hearing with Administrator Zeldin Washington, D.C. - Today, Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley - the Ranking Member of the Senate Interior-Environment Appropriations Subcommittee - delivered the following remarks at the hearing reviewing the President's Fiscal Year 2026 budget request for the Environmental Protection Agency with Administrator Lee Zeldin: Senator Merkley' more PR

NEW YORK, May 15 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release on May 14, 2025: * * * MTA Arts & Design Hosts 35th Annual Music Under New York Auditions at Grand Central Madison MTA Hosts 35th Annual Music Under New York Auditions Grand Central Madison was filled with music and melody today as 54 performers auditioned for the ability to play in the New York City transit system as part of the Music Under New York (MTA MUSIC) program, now in its  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has submitted a comprehensive set of recommendations to the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) to streamline regulations and accelerate infrastructure projects. In a letter dated May 5, 2025, to Acting General Counsel Gregory D. Cote, the MTA outlined changes to reduce delays, cut costs, and boost economic benefits while maintaining safety and compliance. The recommendations, submitted under Docket Number more ST

NEW YORK, May 14 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release on May 13, 2025: * * * MTA Celebrates New Bike and Pedestrian Paths on Robert F. Kennedy, Henry Hudson and Cross Bay Bridges Improvements are Part of MTA's Plan to Improve Bicycle, Pedestrian and Micromobility Access Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) officials today celebrated the completion of paths for bicyclists, pedestrians and micromobility users on the Robert F. Kenn more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Must Watch: Rep Dan Goldman Grills Secretary Kristi Noem Over Violation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia's Due Process Rights Goldman: "How can you say he's been treated appropriately if the Supreme Court has ruled 9-0 that he hasn't been treated appropriately? Why does your opinion have more authority than the Supreme Court?" Watch the Video of the Exchange Here (link is external) Washington, D.C. - Co more PR

WHITE PLAINS, New York, May 15 -- The New York State Power Authority issued the following news release on May 14, 2025: * * * New York Power Authority Pre-Qualifies Four Additional Renewable Developers and Investors for Collaboration Opportunities New York Power Authority Pre-Qualifies Four Additional Renewable Developers and Investors for Collaboration Opportunities 93 Entities Qualified to Build Renewables with Authority NYPA Releases Request for Information from Industry to Assess Intere more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * New York Times "Reporting" Fails to Mention ICE Arrests of Criminal Illegal Aliens Charged with Kidnapping, Assault, Firearms Offenses, and Theft The New York Times story falsely paints a narrative that ICE targeted coffee workers--the truth is criminal illegal aliens were the targets WASHINGTON - The New York Times story falsely painted a narrative that Immigration and Customs Enforcemen more PR

NEW YORK, May 13 -- Responding to a concerning surge in antisemitic incidents, Mayor Eric Adams announced the creation of a dedicated Mayor's Office to Combat Antisemitism. The move comes after the New York City Police Department reported that anti-Jewish crimes accounted for over half of all hate crimes in the city in 2024. The new office will be headed by an executive director appointed by the Mayor and will work to identify and develop strategies to eliminate antisemitism and anti-Jewish hat more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- The New York State Floodplain and Stormwater Managers Association (NYSFSMA) has cautioned federal officials to ensure any reforms to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are made deliberately and do not compromise public safety. In a letter addressed to the FEMA Review Council and key members of Congress, the association emphasized the vital role FEMA plays in disaster preparedness, loss prevention, and recovery. The NYSFSMA, a statewide organization with over 70 more ST

ALBANY, New York, May 15 -- The New York State Office of General Services issued the following news release on May 14, 2025: * * * Office of General Services Announces 2025 Capital Concert Series Lineup Series Includes Four Free Wednesday Evening Concerts at the Empire State Plaza New York State Office of General Services Commissioner Jeanette Moy today announced the lineup for this year's Capital Concert Series, which will feature performances by Doug E. Fresh, Gogol Bordello, Lit, and Tarr more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- The International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP), New York, has opposed a proposed U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) initiative to collect social media identifiers from individuals applying for immigration benefits. In a letter submitted to the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS), IRAP outlined significant concerns regarding the potential impact on privacy, free speech, and the fairness of the vetting process. The proposed measure, detailed in a Fed more ST

ALBANY, New York, May 15 -- The New York State Education Department issued the following news release on May 14, 2025: * * * Regents Actions in 38 Professional Discipline Cases The Board of Regents announced disciplinary actions resulting in the revocation of 3 licenses, surrender of 3 licenses and 1 authorization, and 31 other disciplinary actions. The penalty indicated for each case relates solely to the misconduct outlined in that particular case. I. REVOCATIONS & SURRENDERS Nursing Meg more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, issued the following floor remarks on May 13, 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 to demand that Congress restore the full State and local tax deduction which would cut taxes for Nassau County residents. On Long Island, we pay some of the highest taxes in the country, and we send far more to Washington than we get back. For t more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Jim Himes, D-Connecticut, posted the following statement in the extensions of remarks section of the Congressional Record on May 13, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the life of the Honorable Mia Bourdeau Love, a trailblazing public servant, devoted wife and mother, proud Haitian American, and the first Black Republican woman elected to the United States Congress. I enjoyed serving with Congresswoman Love during her time in this body and considered more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Val Hoyle, D-Oregon, issued the following floor remarks on May 13, 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, H.R. 1550 redesignates Saratoga National Historical Park as the Saratoga National Battlefield Park. The site in Stillwater, New York, marks the location of a critical pair of battles known as the turning point of the American Revolutionary War. American for more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. George Latimer, D-New York, issued the following floor remarks on May 13, 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, yesterday, the New York Post Editorial Board wrote about President Trump's plans to accept a free gift from Qatar of a $400 million Boeing 747-8 jet. The New York Post said: "What is President Trump thinking? He's bragging of winning a $400 million `g more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following floor remarks on May 13, 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 in support of my legislation, the Strengthening America's Turning Point Act. I am always proud to share with my colleagues in Congress and with the American people that upstate New York and the North Country are known as the cradle of the more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, issued the following floor remarks on May 13, 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 in support of Representative Stefanik's bill, H.R. 1550, which will redesignate the Saratoga National Historical Park located in her district as the Saratoga National Battlefield Park. Saratoga County, New York, is the fastest growing county i more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Lawler, Flood Introduce Bipartisan Equal Opportunity For All Investors Act Washington, D.C. - 5/14/25... This week, Reps. Mike Lawler (NY-17), Mike Flood (NE-01), Cleo Fields (LA-06), Sarah McBride (DE-At large), and Shri Thanedar (MI-13) introduced the Equal Opportunity for All Investors Act. The Equal Opportunity for All Investors Act provides additional pathways for Americans to become an a more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following floor remarks on May 13, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Madam President refers to the presiding officer of the Senate at the time of the speech): * * * Madam President, on reconciliation and particularly on SNAP, a program that feeds hungry children, today, the House Committees on Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, and Agriculture will begin marking up the main portions of Republicans' so-called "big, b more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following floor remarks on May 13, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Madam President refers to the presiding officer of the Senate at the time of the speech): * * * Madam President, news of the Qatari Government gifting Donald Trump a $4 million private jet to use as Air Force One is so corrupt that even Putin would give a double take. This is not just naked corruption. It is also a grave national security threat. S more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following floor remarks on May 13, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Madam President refers to the presiding officer of the Senate at the time of the speech): * * * Madam President, now on tariffs, Donald Trump promised in dealing with China he would not back off without getting concessions in return. And then yesterday Donald Trump did, in fact, cave to China without getting much in the way of any concessions. Sadly more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- The U.S. Senate conducted 11 committee hearings on May 13, 2025: * * * PERSPECTIVES FROM THE FIELD: CONSERVATION Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry: Committee concluded a hearing to examine perspectives from the field, focusing on conservation, after receiving testimony from Gary Blair, National Association of Conservation Districts, Starkville, Mississippi; Brad Doyle, Arkansas Farm Bureau, Weiner; Lynn Tjeerdsma, Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever, Plat more ST

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on May 14, 2025: * * * Shaheen, Warren, Warner, Lawmakers Push for Corruption Investigation Into Trump Administration Favors for Elon Musk's Starlink Lawmakers press ethics officials to investigate reports that Trump admin is working for Starlink as it negotiates tariff agreements with foreign governments WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators Jea more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: * * * Special operations Airmen maneuver through TRADEWINDS25 TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO (AFNS) -- Mission Ready Airmen assigned to the 137th Special Operations Wing mission sustainment team, Oklahoma Air National Guard, strengthened critical self-sustaining skills and assessed their ability to operate in multiple expeditionary environments across the Caribbean during TRADEWINDS25, April 21-May 5.  The team conducted five total ma more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Stefanik Champions Reintroduction of BOP Direct-Hire Authority Act Washington, D.C. - House Republican Leadership Chairwoman Elise Stefanik joined Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) in reintroducing the BOP Direct-Hire Authority Act. "For far too long, our Bureau of Prisons facilities have faced dangerous staffing shortages that threaten the safety of correctional officers, staff, and inmates alik more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on May 14, 2025: * * * Tlaib Introduces Resolution Recognizing 77 Years of Ongoing Palestinian Nakba WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) re-introduced H.Res 409 - Recognizing the Nakba and Palestinian Refugees' Rights. May 15, 2025, marks the 77th anniversary of the Nakba. The Nakba, which means "catastrophe" in Arabic, refers to the mass expulsion and ethnic cleansing of Palesti more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Tonko Delivers Final Plea to Republicans to Protect Medicaid for Americans WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In his closing remarks, during a 26-hour long markup in the Energy and Commerce Committee on the Republican budget, Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) shared the story of a local family who relies on Medicaid and who would be hurt by the massive healthcare cuts included in the GOP budget. Throughout the mar more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Gerald "Gerry" Connolly, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Top House Dems Demand All Suspicious Activity Reports Related to Trump Crypto Ventures, Musk PAC, and WinRed Investigation Targets Potential Fraud, Bribery, Campaign Finance Violations, and Predatory and Deceptive Practices Targeting Vulnerable Americans Washington, D.C. (May 14, 2025)--Today, Rep. Gerald E. Connolly,  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Top House Dems Demand All Suspicious Activity Reports Related to Trump Crypto Ventures, Musk PAC, and WinRed Investigation Targets Potential Fraud, Bribery, Campaign Finance Violations, and Predatory and Deceptive Practices Targeting Vulnerable Americans Washington, D.C. (May 14, 2025)--Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judi more PR

NEW YORK, May 14 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Transcript: Mayor Adams Calls in for Interview on 94.7 The Block's "Jonesy In The Morning" May 14, 2025 Tarsha Jones: Good morning, Mayor Eric Adams. Mayor Eric Adams: Hey, how are you? Good morning. Jones: I'm doing alright as much as I can, because we were talking this morning about the 16-year-old girl that got shot in the head by a stray bullet in the Bronx. So you kind of called in the midst of that more PR

NEW YORK, May 14 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Transcript: Mayor Adams Celebrates Progress Closing Illegal Smoke Shops, Turning Vacant Storefronts Into Legal, Small Businesses May 14, 2025 Commissioner Dynishal Gross, Small Business Services: Good morning, everyone. I think we're going to kick off this press event. We are marking the one-year anniversary of Operation Padlock to Protect in an incredibly meaningful way. In this beautiful establishment, Sal more PR

NEW YORK, May 13 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Transcript: Mayor Adams Creates New Mayor's Office to Combat Antisemitism and Holds In-Person Media Availability May 13, 2025 First Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro: Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. So many friends and luminaries here. Friends from UJA, ADL, clergy, Devorah, always great to see you. This is a momentous occasion, and I could not be more proud of our mayor and our administration for taking this im more PR