WASHINGTON, June 22 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Subcommittee on Coast Guard, Maritime and Fisheries released the following testimony by Gabriel Prout, president of the Alaska Bering Sea Crabbers, from a June 12, 2025, hearing entitled "Finding Nemo's Future: Conflicts over Ocean Resources": * * * Chairman Sullivan, Ranking Member Blunt Rochester, and distinguished members of the Subcommittee. Thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today to discuss the devast more PR

WASHINGTON, June 22 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Brown Statement on Trump's Decision to Strike Iran * Cleveland, OH - Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) releases the following statement: "President Trump did not make the case to Congress or the country before ordering strikes on Iran that risk dangerous escalation and the safety of U.S. forces. "We should all be opposed to a nuclear Iran. However, I am deeply concerned that President Trump deci more PR

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Castro Statement on Military Action in the Middle East * June 21, 2025 San Antonio, TX -- Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) released the following statement: "Too often Presidents mistake the initial acts of war as the conclusion to the conflict rather than the opening of a Pandora's box. "That appears to be the case with President Trump today. "These strikes on Iran are a dangerousl more PR

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Chairwoman Greene Leads Letter Urging Appropriations Committee to Codify DOGE Cuts and Slash Wasteful Federal Spending Today, Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA), Chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency (DOGE), led a letter to House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole urging the committee to formally codify President Trump's bold cost-cutting ref more PR

WASHINGTON, June 22 -- Rep. James Baird, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Baird Statement on U.S. Airstrikes on Iran's Nuclear Sites * Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) released the following statement on the U.S. airstrikes which destroyed three of Iran's nuclear sites: "The president has been consistent and clear: Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon. President Trump gave Iran every opportunity to make a deal, but Iran failed to come to an agreement and ha more PR

WASHINGTON, June 22 -- Rep. Jonathan Jackson, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson Condemns Escalation in Middle East, Calls for Congressional Oversight * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson issued the following statement regarding the escalating tensions between Israel, Iran, and the United States: "The current situation in the Middle East is deeply troubling. I have long maintained that Iran must never be allowed to possess  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 22 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Krishnamoorthi Responds to President Trump's Unilateral Military Action in Iran * SCHAUMBURG, IL - Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi issued the following statement today: "I've said it before, and I'll say it again: Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon. Cannot. Which is why President Trump's decision to pull out of the Iran nuclear deal is proving to be a grave misstep. However, t more PR

WASHINGTON, June 22 -- Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Pat Harrigan Statement on Operation Midnight Hammer * Contact: Lexi Kranich (814) 380-4408 WASHINGTON, D.C.-- Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) released the following statement after the United States conducted a precision air campaign against Iranian nuclear facilities as part of Operation Midnight Hammer: "The United States executed a highly successful strategic strike more PR

WASHINGTON, June 22 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher on U.S. Attack on Iran * Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) released the following statement after President Trump ordered military strikes against Iran's nuclear facilities: "President Trump's decision to order direct military action in Iran without authorization from Congress violates the Constitution and continues a deeply troubling pattern of actions th more PR

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Cramer Statement on U.S. Involvement in Israel-Iran Conflict * BISMARCK, N.D. -- On Saturday, President Donald Trump announced his decision for the United States to take military action against Iran in its ongoing conflict with Israel. The president said the United States successfully attacked three nuclear sites in Iran, including Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan. U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) more PR

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Rep. Suzan DelBene, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * DelBene Statement on Situation in Iran * Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement on the situation in Iran. "Trump's strike against Iran was unconstitutional. Under the Constitution, Congress has the explicit power to declare war and authorize military force. "These actions risk drawing the U.S. and our service members into another war in the Middle East, w more PR

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Rep. Mike Ezell, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * Ezell Applauds President Trump's Decisive Action Against Iranian Nuclear Threat * Congressman Mike Ezell (MS-4) issued the following statement in response to President Donald Trump's recent military strike targeting Iran's nuclear weapons infrastructure: "I applaud President Trump for taking bold and decisive action to eliminate Iran's nuclear weapons capabilities. The Islamic Republic has long more PR

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Fischer Statement on U.S. Strikes on Iran Nuclear Sites * Today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement in response to the United States striking Iran's nuclear sites: "For decades, Iran has chanted 'death to America' and pledged to wipe Israel off the map. When foreign adversaries pledge to destroy us, we should more PR

WASHINGTON, June 22 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Statement On U.S. Strikes On Iran's Nuclear Facilities * Addressing U.S. strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following statement: "I am grateful that no U.S. service members were harmed during the military operation against Iran's nuclear  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Rep. Maggie Goodlander, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Goodlander Statement on the Situation in Iran * Concord, N.H. - \- Today, Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander released the following statement on the situation in Iran: "I am closely monitoring the situation in Iran. I have always remained steadfast in my conviction that this Iranian regime can never get a nuclear weapon. But I have a number of basic questions that deserve answers from Dona more PR

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Hayes Issues Statement After US Strikes Three Sites in Iran * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) issued the below statement on the unilateral military action taken by the Trump administration. "Today, President Donald Trump ordered strikes on three nuclear sites in Iran. This is an active and evolving situation, and the full implications of these strikes have yet to be asses more PR

WASHINGTON, June 22 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich, Lujan, Senate Democrats Demand Trump Withdraw Military Forces from Los Angeles * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) joined U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and the entire Senate Democratic Caucus in demanding that President Trump immediately withdraw all military forces from Los Angeles and cease threats to deploy the National Guard or ac more PR

WASHINGTON, June 22 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich, Lujan, Senate Democrats Press Trump Administration to Resume Processing DACA Applications * WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) joined U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) to urge the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to resume processing applications for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, following a Fift more PR

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Hoeven Statement on U.S. Airstrikes on Iranian Nuclear Facilities * BISMARCK - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement regarding U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. "Iran must never have nuclear weapons. President Trump ordered strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities after Iran refused to negotiate an end to its more PR

WASHINGTON, June 22 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Hoyer Statement on U.S. Strike on Nuclear Facilities in Iran * WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement today after the United States carried out a strike on nuclear facilities in Iran: "The U.S. strike on Iranian nuclear facilities at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan yesterday was essential to preventing Iran from developing a nuclear weapon. "Every Am more PR

WASHINGTON, June 22 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Lujan Joins MSNBC to Defend Senator Padilla, Call Out GOP Silence and Demand Accountability * Santa Fe, N.M. -- U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), a member of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, joined MSNBC's Ali Vitali to speak out forcefully in defense of his colleague and friend, Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), after the Senator was forcibly removed by federal agents at a press conf more PR

WASHINGTON, June 22 -- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Kamlager-Dove Statement on U.S. Strikes in Iran * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on South and Central Asia, released the following statement on the U.S. strikes in Iran: "The 'President of peace' just bombed Iran without Congressional authorization, without clear evidence that Iran is immine more PR

WASHINGTON, June 22 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Kaptur Releases Statement And Demands Answers Following American Strikes On Iranian Nuclear Facilities * Toledo, Ohio -- Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), a senior member of the House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee, released the following statement. Congresswoman has demanded immediate highly secure confidential Congressional briefings of key Defense and Intelligence Committees to address more PR

WASHINGTON, June 22 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly statement on U.S. military operations in Iran * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) released this statement following military operations in Iran on the evening of Saturday, June 21. "President Trump is leading with peace through strength. Let's be clear: Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon. May God protect our brave service members who carried out this operation, and may more PR

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly Statement on US Strikes on Iranian Nuclear Sites * Arizona Senator and Navy combat veteran Mark Kelly released the following statement after President Trump announced the U.S. military had completed strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities in Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan: "I know how difficult an operation like this is to pull off and thank our military members and intel community for their patriot more PR

WASHINGTON, June 22 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on Border Management, Federal Workforce and Regulatory Affairs released the following testimony by LA28 CEO Reynold Hoover from a June 10, 2025, hearing entitled "Match Ready: Oversight of the Federal Government's Border Management and Personnel Readiness Efforts for the Decade of Sports": * * * Chairman Lankford, Ranking Member Fetterman and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to t more PR

WASHINGTON, June 22 -- Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Larsen Releases Statement on U.S. Strikes Against Iran * Today, Representative Rick Larsen released the following statement on the U.S. strikes against Iran: "The history of military conflict in the Middle East is that conflicts are difficult to contain and never seem to end. The Administration's decision to unilaterally intervene in the Israel-Iran war by bombing Iran's nuclear program sites w more PR

WASHINGTON, June 22 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson Statement on Military Action Against Iran * East Hartford, CT - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the President's military action against Iran. "Matters of war come with serious consequences, and there is a reason why under the Constitution, a vote and consultation with Congress is required for these types of military operations," said Larson. "Pre more PR

WASHINGTON, June 21 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON TRUMP'S UNILATERAL MILITARY ACTION IN IRAN * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Donald Trump promised to bring peace to the Middle East. He has failed to deliver on that promise. The risk of war has now dramatically increased, and I pray for the safety of our troops in the region who have been put i more PR

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON TRUMP'S UNILATERAL MILITARY ACTION IN IRAN * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Donald Trump promised to bring peace to the Middle East. He has failed to deliver on that promise. The risk of war has now dramatically increased, and I pray for the safety of our troops in the region who have been put in harm's way. President  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Leger Fernandez Statement on Trump's Unilateral Military Action in Iran * SANTA FE, NM - Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernandez (NM-03) released the following statement in response to President Trump's unilateral military action in Iran today: "The Constitution gives Congress, not the President, the power to declare war" she said. "War should not be entered into on a whim by a single  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 22 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Statement on U.S. Airstrikes on Iran * Santa Fe, N.M. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) issued the following statement following U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities: "Americans have made it clear they do not want to be dragged into another endless war in the Middle East. Yet President Trump went against the American people without sharing any evidence to prove these militar more PR

WASHINGTON, June 22 -- Rep. Seth Magaziner, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Magaziner Statement on President Trump's Attack on Iran * "The constitution gives Congress, not the President, the authority to decide where and when we wage war. Tonight's attack is a violation of the checks and balances our nation was founded on. I fear that it risks igniting a broader conflict in the region that could cost the lives of American service members and civilians. Iran's gover more PR

WASHINGTON, June 22 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * McCaul Statement on U.S. Strikes on Iranian Nuclear Sites * WASHINGTON - U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) -- chairman emeritus of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs -- released the following statement on the United States' successful strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. "The United States government has long maintained that Iran must never acquire a nuclear weapon. Today, Preside more PR

WASHINGTON, June 22 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * McClellan Statement on U.S. Strikes on Iran * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) issued the following statement after the U.S. launched direct strikes on Iran: "President Trump's decision to launch air strikes on Iran without Congressional consultation or approval absent an imminent threat to the United States risks triggering a broader regional war that drags us de more PR

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Moolenaar Statement on American Strikes on Iran * Congressman John Moolenaar released the following statement on the American strikes (link is external) against Iranian nuclear facilities: "President Trump has been consistent. A nuclear Iran poses a threat to our nation, our military personnel, and our allies in the region. His decision to strike Iran is necessary to keep our nation and our all more PR

WASHINGTON, June 22 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Sanders Statement: No War with Iran * B URLINGTON, Vt. June 22 - Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) today released the following statement about President Trump's military strikes against Iran: In the 1960s the United States government lied to the American people and took us into a terrible war in Vietnam. The result of that war was that over 58,000 young Americans died and many more came back wo more PR

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Rep. Johnny Olszewski, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Olszewski Issues Statement Following Reported Strikes on Iranian Nuclear Sites * (Washington, DC) -- Congressman Johnny Olszewski, a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement following President Donald Trump's announcement of targeted strikes in Iran: "Iran - a known state sponsor of terrorism - must never be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon. To date, I h more PR

WASHINGTON, June 22 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla Statement on Trump Administration's Strikes on Iranian Nuclear Facilities * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) released the following statement after President Trump announced that the United States had completed strikes on three of Iran's nuclear facilities: "Dismantling Iran's nuclear weapons program is imperative for America's national security and essent more PR

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Pelosi Statement on U.S. Military Action in Iran * San Francisco - Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on President Trump's unilateral military action in Iran: "Tonight, the President ignored the Constitution by unilaterally engaging our military without Congressional authorization. I join my colleagues in demanding answers from the Administration on this operation wh more PR

WASHINGTON, June 22 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Subcommittee on Coast Guard, Maritime and Fisheries released the following testimony by Nathaniel Rickard, co-managing partner of Picard Kentz and Rowe LLP, from a June 12, 2025, hearing entitled "Finding Nemo's Future: Conflicts over Ocean Resources": * * * Mister Chairman and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for inviting me to participate in this hearing. I am Nathaniel Rickard, co-managing partner of the law firm o more PR

WASHINGTON, June 22 -- Rep. Mike Quigley, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Quigley Statement on Trump's Unilateral Actions in the Middle East * Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05), a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, released the following statement: "Donald Trump was elected to end wars, not start new ones. Now, he has involved our nation in a conflict the vast majority of Americans do not wish to be part of. Worse, he is putti more PR

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Courtney Statement on President Trump's Military Action in Iran * NORWICH, CT - Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), Ranking Member of the House Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, released the following statement in response to President Trump's military strikes in Iran. "Four-star Army General David Petraeus' famous 2003 maxim about the Iraq War, 'tell me how this ends', more PR

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member McCollum Statement on Unconstitutional Bombing of Iranian Nuclear Sites * SAINT PAUL, Minn. -- Congresswoman Betty McCollum, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, released the following statement after President Trump's unauthorized bombing of three Iranian Nuclear sites: "I am shocked that President Trump made the decision to bomb three nuclear sit more PR

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed Statement on Trump Ordering U.S. Airstrike Attacks on Iran * PROVIDENCE, RI -- Tonight, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), the Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement on President Trump's decision to order U.S. airstrikes on Iran's nuclear facilities: "Tonight, President Trump ordered airstrikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, directly involving U.S.  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Rep Watson Coleman Denounces Illegal and Dangerous Bombing on Iran * June 21, 2025 Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman released the following statement in reponse to reports of the United States striking nuclear sites in Iran: "The United States has just committed an act of war against a country that posed no imminent threat to our people. There was no self-defense or tactical strate more PR

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Doggett's Statement on Trump's Unconstitutional Action in Iran * Washington, D.C.-- Today, U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas) released the following statement: "Donald Trump once again shows that he is a man of his last word. With his unconstitutional action entangling us in conflict, he has made American families less safe. While bombing Iran's nuclear sites may slow nuclear developm more PR

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Rep. Scott Fitzgerald, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Fitzgerald Statement on U.S. Strikes Against Iran * WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement in response to U.S. strikes against Iran. "Today's U.S. strikes on Iran's nuclear sites represent strong, decisive action fully within President Trump's constitutional authority as Commander in Chief. By targeting Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan, the Admin more PR

WASHINGTON, June 22 -- Rep. W. Greg Steube, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Greg Steube's Statement on U.S. Strikes on Iranian Nuclear Sites * WASHINGTON -- U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) today released the following statement on the U.S. military strikes on Iran: "President Trump made every effort to give Iran a peaceful off-ramp to dismantle its nuclear ambitions. The Ayatollah's refusal to negotiate in good faith confirms what we've long known: Iran c more PR

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Abraham Hamadeh, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Hamadeh Commends President Trump's Strike On Key Iranian Nuclear Facilities Congressman Abraham J. Hamadeh (AZ-08), a Member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement on the U.S. military's successful strikes on three key Iranian nuclear facilities: Peace through strength is only possible if we are resolved to do what is necessary. President Trump took deci more PR

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Abraham Hamadeh, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Hamadeh Condemns Iran's "Despicable" Attack on Soroka Hospital Congressman Abraham J. Hamadeh (AZ-08) issued the following statement on the early morning ballistic missile attack by Iran on the Soroka Hospital in Beer Sheva, Israel: "The Iranian regime's deliberate attack on an Israeli civilian hospital is despicable. Israel is a multi-ethnic/multi-religious country with Jews, Arabs, more PR

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Rep. Val Hoyle, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Hoyle Issues Statement on President Trump's Unilateral Decision to Strike Iran * Rep. Hoyle, a longtime defender of Congressional War Powers, calls this a blatant violation of the Constitution For Immediate Release: June 21, 2025 EUGENE, OR - Today, U.S. Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) released the following statement following President Donald Trump's unilateral decision to involve American f more PR

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Original text here: * * * Rep. Jimmy Gomez Statement On U.S. Strike On Iran Nuclear Sites * WASHINGTON, DC - Representative Jimmy Gomez (CA-34), a member of the House Permanent Select Committee On Intelligence, issued the following statement after President Trump announced he ordered a U.S. military strike on nuclear sites in Iran: "Trump's unilateral decision to strike these facilities may l more PR

WASHINGTON, June 22 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Jimmy Panetta's Statement on the Administration Ordering Strikes on Iran's Nuclear Facilities * Monterey, CA - United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) released the following statement in response to President Donald J. Trump ordering the U.S. military to conduct strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities in Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan: "The President's use of the U.S. military to str more PR

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Kelly releases statement on President Trump's decision to bomb Iran * MATTESON, ILL. -- U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) released the following statement after President Donald Trump announced the U.S. military strike against Iran: "President Trump's decision to bomb Iran will not lead to peace but rather cause more violence, destruction, and conflict in the Middle East. Iran can never be allowe more PR

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Rep. Luz Rivas, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Luz Rivas Statement on ICE Raids Across the San Fernando Valley and Los Angeles LOS ANGELES - Congresswoman Luz Rivas (CA-29) released the following statement condemning U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids happening across the San Fernando Valley and Los Angeles: "I am both outraged and heartbroken by the ICE raids happening across Los Angeles and the San Fernando Vall more PR

WASHINGTON, June 22 -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * REP. RO KHANNA CALLS FOR CONGRESS TO CONVENE AND HAVE A VOTE MONDAY ON THE BIPARITSAN WAR POWERS RESOLUTION * June 21, 2025 Contact: Sarah Drory (Khanna), (202) 746-8361 Washington, DC - Representative Ro Khanna released the following statement after President Donald Trump announced U.S. strikes in Iran: "Stopping Iran from having a nuclear bomb is a top priority, but dragging the U.S. into anot more PR

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Scott Statement on President Trump's Unilateral Strike Against Iran * NEWPORT NEWS, VA - Congressman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement on President Trump's unilateral military action against Iran: "The President has attacked another nation without congressional authorization. There was no apparent imminent Iranian threat against the United States. Furthermore, the  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 22 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, released the following remarks from a June 12, 2025, hearing entitled "The President's Fiscal Year 2026 Budget for the Department of Treasury and Tax Reform": * * * "Thank you, Secretary Bessent, for appearing before the Committee today, particularly since you are coming directly from critical trade negotiations with China. "You and Ambassador Greer made progress, which we may learn more during today's  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 22 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, released the following remarks from a June 12, 2025, hearing entitled "The President's Fiscal Year 2026 Budget for the Department of Treasury and Tax Reform": * * * This morning's hearing could be the only opportunity Democratic Senators have to question a top Trump official about the disastrous bill Republicans are writing behind closed doors. Robert Kennedy Jr. has been invited to appear, but it  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 22 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Baldwin Statement on U.S. Strikes in Iran * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement in response to President Trump's attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities: "I have been clear-eyed that Iran is a threat to the safety of people across the world and cannot have a nuclear weapon, and that's exactly why I was proud to support the 2015 dea more PR

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Markey Statement on U.S. Strikes on Iran Nuclear Facilities * Boston (June 21, 2025) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) released the following statement after the U.S. launched strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities. "Trump's military attack on Iran was illegal and unconstitutional. This attack was not approved by Congress and holds dangers for all Americans. The American  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Murray Statement on Trump Strikes on Iran * Washington, D.C.-- Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement in response to the Trump administration's recently announced strikes on Iran: "We can all agree that Iran should never possess a nuclear weapon. But the American people do not want to begin a war with Ir more PR

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Reverend Warnock Statement on Recent Developments in the Middle East * As a father, my heart aches for families in Israel living in fear of an attack that may harm them and their loved ones. The Iranian regime's threat remains real, and as the Senate considers its annual funding legislation, I will continue to support Israel's right to defend itself. For the safety of our ally, Israel, more PR

WASHINGTON, June 22 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Smith statement on President Trump's decisive action to destroy Iran's nuclear capabilities * Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on President Trump's decisive action to destroy Iran's Nuclear Capabilities: "For far too long, the Islamic Republic of Iran--the world's leading state sponsor of terror--has held the world ho more PR

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson Statement on U.S. Airstrikes on Iran Nuclear Sites * Speaker Johnson today released the following statement: "The military operations in Iran should serve as a clear reminder to our adversaries and allies that President Trump means what he says. "The President gave Iran's leader every opportunity to make a deal, but Iran refused to commit to a nuclear disarmament agreement. " more PR

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Rep. Troy Carter, D-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Congressman Carter on U.S. Bombing of Iran * NEW ORLEANS, L.A. - Tonight, Congressman Troy A. Crater, Sr. (D-LA) released the following statement: "Once again, we find ourselves on the brink of war--launched not by Congressional consensus, but by executive proclamation. President Trump's unilateral strikes on Iranian nuclear sites--no matter how provocative the target--constitute a more PR

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Statement on Trump's Decision to Launch Direct Strikes on Iran * WASHINGTON - Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Vice Chairman Mark R. Warner (D-VA) today released the following statement: "President Trump came into office promising to 'end the endless foreign wars.' Tonight, he took steps that could drag the United States into another one, without consulting Congress, without a clear strateg more PR

WASHINGTON, June 22 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * STATEMENT: Sen. Schiff on President Trump's Unconstitutional Decision to Attack Iran Without Congressional Authorization * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), member of the bipartisan Senate National Security Working Group, reacted to President Donald Trump's unconstitutional decision to order U.S. attacks on Iran without congressional authorization: "I am grateful for more PR

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Thune Joins Breitbart News Saturday With Matt Boyle * Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today joined Breitbart News Saturday with Matt Boyle. On Republicans' priorities: "[T]his is the fulfillment of the president's agenda. This is what he ran on. This is what the people voted for, and that's securing our border, making a generation more PR

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Thune Statement on U.S. Airstrikes on Iran Nuclear Sites * SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -- U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today issued the following statement: "The regime in Iran, which has committed itself to bringing 'death to America' and wiping Israel off the map, has rejected all diplomatic pathways to peace. The mullahs' misguided pursuit of nuclear weapons must be stopped," said T more PR

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Tlaib Denounces Trump's Disastrous, Unconstitutional Bombing of Iran * DETROIT -- Today, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) released the following statement: "President Trump sending U.S. troops to bomb Iran without the consent of Congress is a blatant violation of our Constitution. The American people do not want another forever war. We have seen where decades of endless war in the Middle East more PR

WASHINGTON, June 22 -- The Senate Finance Committee released the following testimony by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent from a June 12, 2025, hearing entitled "The President's Fiscal Year 2026 Budget for the Department of Treasury and Tax Reform": * * * Chairman Crapo, Ranking Member Wyden, and members of the committee--I'm grateful to join you today. Treasury is committed to working with Congress to improve our nation's finances, create new jobs, and strengthen the economy. We look forward t more PR

WASHINGTON, June 22 -- Rep. Michael Turner, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Turner Statement on the Strikes against Iran's Nuclear Facilities * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Mike Turner (OH-10) released the following statement on the strikes against Iran's nuclear facilities. "The successful military operation to impede the Iranian regime from obtaining a nuclear weapon by President Trump and our Men and Women in uniform follows the efforts of the President's "maxi more PR

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen Statement on Trump Decision to Attack Iran * Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) released the following statement on President Trump's decision to attack Iran: "Trump said he would end wars; now he has dragged America into one. His actions are a clear violation of our Constitution - ignoring the requirement that only the Congress has the authority to declare war. While we  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Van Orden Statement on U.S. Strikes on Iranian Nuclear Facilities * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) released the following statement after the United States struck Iran's nuclear facilities: "Iran's first mistake was not signing the deal that President Trump offered. Their second mistake was believing President Trump would not take the necessary steps to prot more PR

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Rep. Ann Wagner, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Wagner Stands with President Trump on His Decision to Strike Iran's Nuclear Facilities * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO) released the following statement on today's strikes targeting Iran's Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan nuclear facilities: "Iran was given every chance to get rid of its nuclear program, but instead of choosing peace the Ayatollah embraced violence and chaos. Presid more PR

WASHINGTON, June 22 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Warnock Statement on President Trump's Decision to Bomb Iran Without Congressional Approval * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) released the following statement on President Trump's decision to enter another Middle East conflict and bomb Iran without seeking congressional approval: "The ordering of our service members into battle is the gravest of respons more PR

WASHINGTON, June 22 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Sen. Schiff Reacts to Trump's Unconstitutional Strikes on Iran's Nuclear Sites * View the full interview HERE. "I want to express my gratitude that the pilots are all out safely, and acknowledge the skill, the bravery, and the professionalism of all the military forces that were engaged in this military operation. But it's not an operation that should have ever been authorized by the pres more PR

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch's Expanded Statement on U.S. Strike on Three Nuclear Sites in Iran * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) tonight released the following statement: "President Trump is an impetuous and weak Commander in Chief. He has now double crossed his supporters. He had promised them he would not lead the Unites States into yet another forever war. He has learned nothing from the catastrop more PR

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Rep. Katherine Clark, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Whip Clark Statement on Trump's Unconstitutional Bombing of Iran * MALDEN, MA -- Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) released the following statement: "The power to declare war resides solely with Congress. Donald Trump's unilateral decision to attack Iran is unauthorized and unconstitutional. In doing so, the President has exposed our military and diplomatic personnel in the re more PR

WASHINGTON, June 22 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden Statement on U.S. Strikes on Iran * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., released the following statement in response to Donald Trump ordering airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities: "Keeping a nuclear weapon out of Iran's hands and securing Israel's democratic future has always been crucial to America's national interest. However, Donald Trump's reckless attack on Iran without c more PR