WASHINGTON, June 25 -- House Democratic Caucus issued the following news release on June 24, 2025: * * * Chairman Aguilar Relaunches National Security Task Force To Ensure America Remains Leader Of The Free World WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar re-launched the Democratic Caucus National Security Task Force co-chaired by Reps. Jason Crow (CO-06), Maggie Goodlander (NH-02), Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) and Derek Tran (CA-45). The National Security Task Force will  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Wicker Leads SASC Hearing on CENTCOM and EUCOM Nominees * Watch Video Here WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today led a hearing to consider the nominations of two senior military officers to lead U.S. Central Command, and U.S. European Command. In his opening remarks, Chairman Wicker praised our service members for the more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Antonio Costa, president of the European Council, delivered remarks before a meeting with President von der Leyen, Secretary-General Rutte, and President Zelenskyy, stating that Russia's invasion of Ukraine remains a major threat to global peace. Costa expressed disappointment that Russia is not engaging in peace efforts, despite President Zelenskyy's agreement to an unconditional ceasefire. He affirmed the EU's unwavering support for Ukraine through continued sanctions, more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Maggie Goodlander, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Goodlander Helps Relaunch National Security Task Force to Ensure America Remains Leader of the Free World * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander, a former intelligence officer in the United States Navy Reserve for over a decade and a member of the House Armed Services Committee, helped relaunch the Democratic Caucus National Security Task Force alongside House Democra more PR

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "DONALD TRUMP AND EXTREME MAGA REPUBLICANS HAVE BEEN A COMPLETE AND TOTAL FAILURE DOMESTICALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he criticized the Rubber Stamp Republicans for not standing up for the American people while Donald Trump unleashes chaos, cruelty and corruption. LEADER JEFFRIES : Good afternoon, eve more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Lee Introduces Accountability Reporting for NATO Freeloaders * WASHINGTON - As NATO convenes today, U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) introduced legislation addressing inadequate burden sharing among the United States' allies and NATO member nations. The Allied Burden Sharing Report Act and the NATO Burden Sharing Report Act would incentivize delinquent nations to contribute their fair share for defense measu more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 (Sen.) -- Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * McConnell on American Leadership; Standing with Israel and Ukraine * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY), Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, delivered remarks on the Senate floor today regarding U.S. national security interests in standing with Israel, supporting Ukraine, and investing sufficiently in our own defense. Prepar more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Moskowitz Joins Sanctions Bill Pressuring Russia Towards Peace in Ukraine * WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, Congressman Jared Moskowitz (D-FL-23) signed onto the Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025, a bipartisan bill to increase sanctions against Russia in response to its brutal war of aggression against Ukraine. The bill is led in the U.S. House by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01), Mike Quigley (D-IL-05),  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on June 24, 2025: * * * Readout of Senators Shaheen and Coons Meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte THE HAGUE - Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and co-Chair of the Senate NATO Observer Group, and Senator Chris Coons (D-DE), Ranking Member of the Senate Defense Approp more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on June 24, 2025: * * * Readout of Senators Shaheen and Coons Meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy THE HAGUE - Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and co-Chair of the Senate NATO Observer Group, and Chris Coons (D-DE), Ranking Member of the Senate Defense Appropr more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Derek Tran, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Representative Derek Tran Announces Leadership on National Security Task Force * Washington, DC - U.S. Representative Derek Tran (CA-45) announced today that he will serve as Co-Chair of the Democratic Caucus National Security Task Force alongside Representatives Jason Crow (CO-06), Maggie Goodlander (NH-02), and Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11). The National Security Task Force will continue to engage exper more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- The Ripon Society issued the following news release: * * * Latest Ripon Forum Examines What America Means to the Free World With essays by Paul D. Miller, Don Bacon, Dusty Johnson, and Jen Kiggans, among others; plus, a profile of Ashley Hinson * WASHINGTON, DC -- Less than a week after American bombers struck three nuclear weapons facilities in Iran, the latest edition of The Ripon Forum examines what the United States means to the free world with a series of essays  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on June 24, 2025: * * * Senators Shaheen, Coons Meet with Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof Ahead of NATO Summit THE HAGUE - Yesterday, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and co-Chair of the Senate NATO Observer Group, and Senator Chris Coons (D-DE), Ranking Member of the Senate Defense more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch Welcomes Release of 14 Political Prisoners in Belarus * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today welcomed news that Belarus has freed 14 imprisoned opposition activists following a meeting between Special Envoy for Ukraine and Russia, retired Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg, and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenka. Among those freed are top opposition leader Siarhei Tsikhanouski, more PR