WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * BLUMENTHAL: "TRUMP IS PLAYING INTO PUTIN'S HANDS" * [WASHINGTON, DC] - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) issued the below statement today following Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's meeting with President Trump at the White House, during which Trump failed to commit to providing Ukraine with long-range Tomahawk cruise missiles: " Trump is playing into Putin's hands--slow-wal more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin & Reed Lead Call For DOD Inspector General Inquiry into Domestic Deployment of Military in U.S. Cities * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee and U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee; along with U.S. Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY); U.S. Senator Chris Coon more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * During Manufacturing Month, Reed Seeks to Help RI Businesses Grow, Innovate, & Succeed * EAST PROVIDENCE, RI - Highlighting Rhode Island's vital manufacturing sector, U.S. Senator Jack Reed today convened a roundtable discussion with a host of local businesses that produce Rhode Island-made products to unpack the challenges they face and opportunities ahead for growth and success. Senator Reed's more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich Blasts Trump for Firing Federal Workers Who Help New Mexicans Access Small Business & First-Time Homeowner Loans * WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, released the following statement blasting the Trump Administration for firing all workers at the Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund. The CDFI more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Baldwin, Wisconsinites Call on Republicans to Prevent Health Care Costs from Skyrocketing * WASHINGTON, D.C. - As the government shutdown entered its third week and the Senate remains in session, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) convened virtually with Wisconsinites across the state to show what's at stake as Republicans refuse to come to the table and extend the Affordable Care Act (ACA) more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Krishnamoorthi Denounces Anti-Indian Hate Speech by Florida Official, Calls for Unity Against Hate and the Climate of Fear Fueled by Trump's Mass ICE Raids * SCHAUMBURG, IL - Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi condemned recent remarks by Palm Bay, Florida, City Council Member Chandler Langevin calling for the mass removal of Indian immigrants (link is external) : "It's unacceptable--and dange more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON ABC: "REPUBLICANS CARE MORE ABOUT GEORGE SANTOS THAN PROVIDING HEALTHCARE TO EVERYDAY AMERICANS" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on ABC's This Week, where he highlighted how Democrats remain committed to reaching a spending agreement that actually improves the quality of life of the American people, while Republicans are focu more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON ABC: "REPUBLICANS CARE MORE ABOUT GEORGE SANTOS THAN PROVIDING HEALTHCARE TO EVERYDAY AMERICANS" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on ABC's This Week, where he highlighted how Democrats remain committed to reaching a spending agreement that actually improves the quality of life of the American people, while Republicans are focused on stunts and extendin more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON CBS MIAMI: "HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE IN SOUTH FLORIDA ARE AT RISK OF SEEING THEIR PREMIUMS, COPAYS AND DEDUCTIBLES SKYROCKET" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CBS Miami's Facing South Florida with Jim DeFede, where he reiterated that Democrats will continue to fight to protect the American people from the healthcare  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON CBS MIAMI: "HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE IN SOUTH FLORIDA ARE AT RISK OF SEEING THEIR PREMIUMS, COPAYS AND DEDUCTIBLES SKYROCKET" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CBS Miami's Facing South Florida with Jim DeFede, where he reiterated that Democrats will continue to fight to protect the American people from the healthcare crisis Republicans have cr more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MSNBC: "THE PROTESTS THAT ARE GOING TO TAKE PLACE TODAY, THE PEACEFUL EXPRESSION OF DISSENT, IS ENTIRELY CONSISTENT WITH THE AMERICAN WAY" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC's Velshi, where he highlighted that Democrats will continue to stand up for the healthcare of the American people and support everyday Americans in more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MSNBC: "THE PROTESTS THAT ARE GOING TO TAKE PLACE TODAY, THE PEACEFUL EXPRESSION OF DISSENT, IS ENTIRELY CONSISTENT WITH THE AMERICAN WAY" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC's Velshi, where he highlighted that Democrats will continue to stand up for the healthcare of the American people and support everyday Americans in our continued fight again more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan on President Trump's Economy: Higher Prices, Fewer Jobs, Broken Promises * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M) highlighted how the Trump administration's policies have increased costs for the American people and weakened the economy, directly contradicting President Trump's campaign promise to lower costs on day one. "President Trump promised to end inflation and make A more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan on President Trump's Economy: Higher Prices, Fewer Jobs, Broken Promises * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M) highlighted how the Trump administration's policies have increased costs for the American people and weakened the economy, directly contradicting President Trump's campaign promise to lower costs on day one. "President Trump promised to end inflation and make A more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Statement on Trump Administration Using Shutdown As Cover to Conduct Mass Firings * Trump, Vought cause shutdown, use it to fire hard-working federal employees and inflict maximum pain on the American people President Trump: "We can do things during the shutdown that are irreversible and bad for them like cutting vast numbers of people out. Cutting things they like, cutting programs they more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Statement on Trump Administration Using Shutdown As Cover to Conduct Mass Firings * Trump, Vought cause shutdown, use it to fire hard-working federal employees and inflict maximum pain on the American people President Trump: "We can do things during the shutdown that are irreversible and bad for them like cutting vast numbers of people out. Cutting things they like, cutting programs they more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Rep. Dan Meuser, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * MEUSER ISSUES STATEMENT ON DAY 18 OF SENATE DEMOCRATS' BUDGET STALEMATE * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Dan Meuser (PA-09) issued the following statement: "Let me be very clear: Republicans did not bring on this government shutdown. Every single Republican in the U.S. House of Representatives -- except one -- voted to keep the government open through a seven-week continuing resolution.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Rep. Jesus Garcia, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Garcia, Ranking Member Raskin Lead Judiciary Democrats in Demanding Trump Administration End Lawless and Violent Crackdown on Chicago * Washington, D.C. (October 16, 2025)-- On Thursday, Chicagoland Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia and Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, are leading Committee Democrats in demanding (link is external) the Trump Administration immediately more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * REPUBLICAN SHUTDOWN DAY 3: From Premium Hikes to Utilities, President Trump's Shutdown is Making Life More Expensive * NEW THIS MORNING FROM KFF : 8 in 10 Americans Say Congress Should Extend the Enhanced ACA Tax Credits Set to Expire Next Year, Including 6 in 10 Republicans Trump Admin Cancels Energy Projects As " Most Americans Report Higher Electricity, Gas Bills Compared to a Year Ago" W more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * REPUBLICAN SHUTDOWN DAY 3: From Premium Hikes to Utilities, President Trump's Shutdown is Making Life More Expensive * NEW THIS MORNING FROM KFF : 8 in 10 Americans Say Congress Should Extend the Enhanced ACA Tax Credits Set to Expire Next Year, Including 6 in 10 Republicans Trump Admin Cancels Energy Projects As " Most Americans Report Higher Electricity, Gas Bills Compared to a Year Ago" W more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise: Democrats cheer 'No Kings' protests, but let shutdown devastate families * Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) wrote an op-ed published on FoxNews.com highlighting how radical leftists will gather at "Hate America" rallies across the country this weekend, celebrating Democrats holding the government hostage, while millions of American families are sufferin more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise: Democrats cheer 'No Kings' protests, but let shutdown devastate families * JEFFERSON, La. --Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) wrote an op-ed published on FoxNews.com highlighting how radical leftists will gather at "Hate America" rallies across the country this weekend, celebrating Democrats holding the government hostage, while millions of American families are sufferin more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: * * * Sullivan Outlines Senate Work Promoting Alaska Native Interests at Annual AFN Convention * ANCHORAGE, ALASKA --Addressing the Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) annual convention today, U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) opened his remarks by talking about the devastation wrought by Typhoon Halong across the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, and reaffirmed his commitment to securing federal support for recove more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * VIDEO: Lujan on MSNBC -- Trump's Shutdown is Hurting Americans * Watch Senator Lujan's full interview HERE. Washington, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) joined MSNBC's Chris Jansing to discuss the current state of President Trump's shutdown and the urgent need for Congressional Republicans to reopen the government and protect Americans'health care. On day eight of the Trump more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * VIDEO: Lujan on MSNBC -- Trump's Shutdown is Hurting Americans * Watch Senator Lujan's full interview HERE. Washington, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) joined MSNBC's Chris Jansing to discuss the current state of President Trump's shutdown and the urgent need for Congressional Republicans to reopen the government and protect Americans'health care. On day eight of the Trump more PR