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Tipoffs: President Trump & Congress Newsletter for 2025-11-08 ( 104 items )  
"I Don't Want To Hear About The Affordability" (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * "I Don't Want To Hear About The Affordability" * Last night, amid a dishonest rant misleading his audience about the cost of a shrunken promotional Thanksgiving meal basket at Wal-Mart, President Trump angrily complained : "I don't want to hear about the affordability." The morning after Trump's diatribe, new economic data showed that consumer sentiment in the United States has fallen to one of the l more PR

America First Policy Institute Executive VP Wolf Testifies Before Senate Judiciary Subcommittee (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution released the following testimony by Chad F. Wolf, executive vice president, chief strategy officer and chair of the Homeland Security and Immigration Center at the America First Policy Institute, from an Oct. 28, 2025, hearing entitled "Politically Violent Attacks: A Threat to Our Constitutional Order": * * * Thank you, Chairman Schmitt and Ranking Member Welch, for the opportunity to testify before the subcommittee to more PR

Americans from Across the Country Sound the Alarm on Rising Premiums & Republican Efforts to Dismantle ACA Protections (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Americans from Across the Country Sound the Alarm on Rising Premiums & Republican Efforts to Dismantle ACA Protections * [WASHINGTON, DC] - Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, joined five Americans from across the country in demanding Congress take action to extend the Affordable Care Act (ACA) enhanced t more PR

Baldwin Introduces Bill to Restore Head Start Funding During Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Baldwin Introduces Bill to Restore Head Start Funding During Shutdown * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) led 30 of her colleagues in introducing a bill to keep Head Start programs open during Republicans' government shutdown, protecting vital childcare and early learning services for 750,000 pre-school children, infants, and toddlers. "Head Start is more than a safe pl more PR

Beatty: "You can't call yourself pro-family while starving families" (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Beatty: "You can't call yourself pro-family while starving families" * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) today joined Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture, as an original co-sponsor of the Keep SNAP and WIC Funded Act of 2025. The legislation directs the Trump administration to release billions of dollars in avail more PR

Carter pens letter calling for Charlie Kirk to be added to National Garden of American Heroes (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Rep. Earl L. Carter, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Carter pens letter calling for Charlie Kirk to be added to National Garden of American Heroes * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) sent a letter to President Donald J. Trump encouraging him to add Charlie Kirk, a true patriot and martyr for free speech, among the figures honored in the National Garden of American Heroes. In the letter, Rep. Carter writes, "Charlie Kirk was a de more PR

Cassidy, Kennedy Raise Concerns on Foreign Imported Radioactive Shrimp, Advocate for Gulf Shrimp (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Cassidy, Kennedy Raise Concerns on Foreign Imported Radioactive Shrimp, Advocate for Gulf Shrimp * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and John Kennedy (R-LA) raised safety concerns to the largest grocery stores in the United States for selling foreign imported shrimp that contains dangerous radioactive s more PR

Chairman Bost's Statement on Report Regarding Veteran Homelessness Shortfalls at West LA VA Campus (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- Rep. Mike Bost, R-Illinois, chairman of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 7, 2025: * * * Chairman Bost's Statement on Report Regarding Veteran Homelessness Shortfalls at West LA VA Campus Today, House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Chairman Mike Bost (R-Ill.), released the following statement after the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) released a Congressionally Mandated Report (CMR) regarding shortfalls in the delivery of more PR

Chairman Walberg on Democrats' Continued Shutdown Harming Jobs Data (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Walberg on Democrats' Continued Shutdown Harming Jobs Data * Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) released the following statement on how the Democrat government shutdown is hindering access to jobs data for the second month in a row: "Once again, our nation will not receive timely jobs data because Democrats are keeping the federal government shut down. Th more PR

Chairman Walberg on Democrats' Continued Shutdown Harming Jobs Data (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 7, 2025: * * * Chairman Walberg on Democrats' Continued Shutdown Harming Jobs Data Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) released the following statement on how the Democrat government shutdown is hindering access to jobs data for the second month in a row: "Once again, our nation will not receive timely jobs dat more PR

Chairman Wicker Leads SASC Hearing to Consider Four Senior Pentagon Nominations (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Wicker Leads SASC Hearing to Consider Four Senior Pentagon Nominations * 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 qualifications of four senior Department of Defense nominees. Mr. Alexander J. Velez-Green, nominated to be Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, Mr. Mich more PR

Congressman Dale Strong Celebrates FBI National Counter-Unmanned Training Center at Redstone Arsenal (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Rep. Dale W. Strong, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Dale Strong Celebrates FBI National Counter-Unmanned Training Center at Redstone Arsenal * HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - Congressman Dale W. Strong (AL-05) joined Federal Bureau of Investigation and Administration officials, law enforcement leaders, and the first graduating class of trainees today at Redstone Arsenal to mark the official ribbon cutting of the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Nati more PR

Congressman DeSaulnier Statement on Air Safety Amid Ongoing Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman DeSaulnier Statement on Air Safety Amid Ongoing Shutdown * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10) released the following statement on air safety amid the ongoing government shutdown and in response to the Trump Administration's decision to cancel thousands of flights beginning today. "The safety of the flying public is something that cannot be compromised.  more PR

Congressman Krishnamoorthi Calls on Trump Administration to Secure Testimony of Andrew Mountbatten Windsor in Epstein Investigation (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Krishnamoorthi Calls on Trump Administration to Secure Testimony of Andrew Mountbatten Windsor in Epstein Investigation * WASHINGTON Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), a senior member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Attorney General Pam Bondi urging the Trump administration to pursue testimo more PR

Congressman Maxwell Frost Statement on FAA Flight Reductions Amid GOP Government Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Maxwell Frost Statement on FAA Flight Reductions Amid GOP Government Shutdown * Orlando International Airport Among 40 Airports Facing Daily Flight Reductions ORLANDO, FL Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) released a statement following news that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will reduce an estimated 4,000 to 5,000 flights daily at 40 airports nationwide, in more PR

Congressman Moore Introduces Resolution Condemning the Persecution of Christians in Nigeria (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Rep. Riley M. Moore, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Moore Introduces Resolution Condemning the Persecution of Christians in Nigeria * Washington, D.C. - Congressman Riley M. Moore introduced a resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives condemning the ongoing persecution of Christians in Nigeria and supporting President Donald J. Trump's announcement to officially designate Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern. This bold  more PR

Congressman Taylor Applauds Senate Introduction of Deporting Fraudsters Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Rep. Dave Taylor, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Taylor Applauds Senate Introduction of Deporting Fraudsters Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Dave Taylor (OH-02) today applauded the introduction of a Senate companion bill for H.R. 1958, his Deporting Fraudsters Act, by Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX), John Cornyn (R-TX), and Mike Lee (R-UT). This bill would make defrauding the United States or unlawfully obtaining benefits intended for U.S. ta more PR

Congresswoman Betty McCollum Statement on Retirement of Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Betty McCollum Statement on Retirement of Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi * On Thursday, Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D-Minn.), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense and Dean of the Minnesota Congressional Delegation, released the following statement honoring Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi upon her retirement announcement: "Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi ha more PR

Congresswoman Bynum Calls for Oregon to Pay PDX Employees to Avoid Trump's Shutdown Flight Delays (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Rep. Janelle Bynum, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Bynum Calls for Oregon to Pay PDX Employees to Avoid Trump's Shutdown Flight Delays * Oregon City, OR - Today, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05) called on the State of Oregon to pay Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Officers and Air Traffic Controllers ahead of the reduced flight capacity (link is external) caused by the Republican shutdown. Beginning this weekend, airports more PR

Congresswoman Maxine Waters Condemns Trump's Decision to Withhold SNAP Funds During the Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Maxine Waters Condemns Trump's Decision to Withhold SNAP Funds During the Shutdown * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43), Ranking Member of the Committee on Financial Services, released the following statement today: "I am outraged that President Trump decided to withhold contingency funds for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), during the gove more PR

Cortez Masto, Senate Democrats Demand Answers from Trump Admin on New "Review" of Mifepristone, Raise Alarm Over Looming Efforts to Restrict Medication Abortion (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto, Senate Democrats Demand Answers from Trump Admin on New "Review" of Mifepristone, Raise Alarm Over Looming Efforts to Restrict Medication Abortion * Decades of Evidence Have Proven Mifepristone is Safe and Effective Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), Patty Murray (D-Wash.), and the entire Senate Democratic caucus sent a letter to U.S. Dep more PR

CURTIS HOSTS VIRTUAL TOWNHALL DURING LONGEST GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN IN U.S. HISTORY (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Sen. John Curtis, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * CURTIS HOSTS VIRTUAL TOWNHALL DURING LONGEST GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN IN U.S. HISTORY * Washington, D.C. On day 38 of the federal government shutdown, U.S. Senator John Curtis (R-Utah) fielded questions from constituents during a virtual townhall attended by over 800 individuals. The discussion covered topics including Social Security reform, energy, and federal authority on tariffs and public lands. authorit more PR

Daines Emphasizes Strong Partnership Between U.S. and Central Asia at C5+1 Conference (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Daines Emphasizes Strong Partnership Between U.S. and Central Asia at C5+1 Conference * U.S. SENATE - U.S. Senator Steve Daines today attended the C5+1 Tenth Anniversary Business Conference in Washington, D.C., where he delivered opening and closing remarks. Over the past 20 months, Daines has travelled to all five Central Asian countries and met with their presidents. Yesterday, Daines introduced a  more PR

Day 38 Of The Trump-Republican Shutdown: The Longest Shutdown In History. How is the Trump-Republican Shutdown Costing Workers, Families, and the Economy BILLIONS of Dollars? (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 7, 2025: * * * DAY 38 OF THE TRUMP-REPUBLICAN SHUTDOWN: THE LONGEST SHUTDOWN IN HISTORY. How is the Trump-Republican Shutdown Costing Workers, Families, and the Economy BILLIONS of Dollars? Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, released information on day 38 of the Trump-Repu more PR

DeLauro Statement on Trump Administration Notice of Intent to Pay Full Food Stamp Benefits After Multiple Court Orders and Unnecessary Delay (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 7, 2025: * * * DeLauro Statement on Trump Administration Notice of Intent to Pay Full Food Stamp Benefits After Multiple Court Orders and Unnecessary Delay Today, House Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) posted an official notice to st more PR

Democrats Introduce Legislation to Block Harmful Red Tape in Medicare (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Rep. Suzan DelBene, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Democrats Introduce Legislation to Block Harmful Red Tape in Medicare * Today, Congresswomen Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Greg Landsman (OH-01), Ami Bera, MD (CA-06), Kim Schrier, MD (WA-08), Mark Pocan (WI-02), and Rick Larsen (WA-02) introduced legislation to protect seniors from new red tape the Trump administration is implementing in traditional Medicare. The Seniors Deserve SMARTER (Streamlined Me more PR

Democrats Introduce Legislation to Block Harmful Red Tape in Medicare (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Democrats Introduce Legislation to Block Harmful Red Tape in Medicare * Today, Representatives Rick Larsen (WA-02), Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Kim Schrier, MD (WA-08), Greg Landsman (OH-01), Ami Bera, MD (CA-06) and Mark Pocan (WI-02) introduced legislation to protect seniors from new red tape the Trump administration is implementing in traditional Medicare. The Seniors Deserve SMARTER (Streamlined Med more PR

Duckworth, Durbin Join Warren, Schumer, Wyden, Senate Democrats in Slamming Trump Administration for Rising Health Care Costs, Affordability Crisis for American Families (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth, Durbin Join Warren, Schumer, Wyden, Senate Democrats in Slamming Trump Administration for Rising Health Care Costs, Affordability Crisis for American Families * November 06, 2025 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) joined U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Ron Wyden (D-OR), U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuc more PR

Gallego, Senate Dems Demand Answers on Trump Admin's New "Review" of Mifepristone (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Gallego, Senate Dems Demand Answers on Trump Admin's New "Review" of Mifepristone * WASHINGTON Today, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) joined the entire Senate Democratic caucus in writing to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kennedy and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Makary expressing alarm over the Trump administration's plans to conduct "its own review more PR

Gillibrand Introduces Two Bills To Boost Benefits For Seniors Amid Rising Cost Of Living (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Introduces Two Bills To Boost Benefits For Seniors Amid Rising Cost Of Living * The Social Security Emergency Inflation Relief Act would add $200 per month to Social Security checks until July 2026 The Boosting Benefits and COLAs for Seniors Act would change the formula used to calculate yearly cost-of-living adjustments to more accurately account for seniors' expenses More than more PR

Gillibrand Statement On President Trump Appealing Court Order to Fund SNAP (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Statement On President Trump Appealing Court Order to Fund SNAP * Today, following reporting that President Trump's Justice Department would appeal a federal judge's order to fully fund November SNAP benefits, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand released the following statement: "To be clear: President Trump is appealing a court order to give hungry people money to feed their families more PR

Gillibrand Statement On President Trump's Tariffs Driving Up Costs For New York Families And Jeopardizing American Jobs (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Statement On President Trump's Tariffs Driving Up Costs For New York Families And Jeopardizing American Jobs * Today, following reporting about the devastating costs for New York families and workers stemming from President Trump's tariffs, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand released the following statement: " The numbers don't lie. President Trump's tariffs are hitting New Yorkers l more PR

Grassley, Cortez Masto Reintroduce Legislation to Make Secret Service Director a Senate Confirmed Position (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley, Cortez Masto Reintroduce Legislation to Make Secret Service Director a Senate Confirmed Position * WASHINGTON - Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) are reintroducing the bipartisan Providing Real Oversight and Transparency to Effectively Counter Threats (PROTECT) Act to ensure all future United States Secret Service (USSS) more PR

Hayes Champions Legislation to Stop Trump Administration from Illegally Withholding Funding from Food Safety Net Programs (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Hayes Champions Legislation to Stop Trump Administration from Illegally Withholding Funding from Food Safety Net Programs * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, as 42 million Americans who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) go another day without November benefits, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) introduced more PR

Hirono, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Bar Mass Layoffs During Government Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Hirono, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Bar Mass Layoffs During Government Shutdown * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) joined Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Senators Mark Warner (D-VA), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Tim Kaine (D-VA), and Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD) in leading their colleagues in introducing the Securing Assurance for Federal Employees (SA more PR

Hoyer Remarks at Press Conference in Support of Suit Against Trump Administration's Attempt to Sabotage the New FBI headquarters Project in Maryland (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Hoyer Remarks at Press Conference in Support of Suit Against Trump Administration's Attempt to Sabotage the New FBI headquarters Project in Maryland * WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) delivered the following remarks at a press conference in support of Attorney General Anthony Brown and Prince George's County filing a lawsuit that challenges the Trump Administration's July 2025 d more PR

Hoyer Supports Attorney General Brown and Prince George's County's Suit Against Trump Administration to Stop Unlawful Diversion of FBI Headquarters Project from Maryland (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Hoyer Supports Attorney General Brown and Prince George's County's Suit Against Trump Administration to Stop Unlawful Diversion of FBI Headquarters Project from Maryland * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) expressed support for Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and Prince George's County's lawsuit to stop the Trump administration's unlawful attempt to sabotage the new FBI  more PR

ICYMI: Belgrade News: Daines hopes federal shutdown could end soon as flight delays surge, major cancellations loom (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Belgrade News: Daines hopes federal shutdown could end soon as flight delays surge, major cancellations loom * U.S. SENATE - U.S. Senator Steve Daines spoke with Belgrade News about the consequences of the Schumer Shutdown. Read highlights from the story below. Daines hopes federal shutdown could end soon as flight delays surge, major cancellations loom Belgrade News Mike Sunnucks Nove more PR

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT... Sen. Rick Scott on Fox News: If Dems Want to Shut Down Government, Why Should They Get a Paycheck? (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * IN CASE YOU MISSED IT... Sen. Rick Scott on Fox News: If Dems Want to Shut Down Government, Why Should They Get a Paycheck? * WASHINGTON, D.C. - In case you missed it, Senator Rick Scott joined Fox & Friends as Democrats continue to hold Americans hostage by refusing to open up government. During the interview, Senator Scott blasted Democrats for dragging out the Schumer Shutdown, now the longest in re more PR

Kelly applauds Trump administration's announcement of deal to lower costs of weight loss drugs (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly applauds Trump administration's announcement of deal to lower costs of weight loss drugs * WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) applauded the Trump administration's announcement Thursday that the administration has reached a deal to lower the cost of popular GLP-1 weight loss drugs, Wegovy and Zepbound. The announcement follows Kelly's introduction of the Treat and Reduce Ob more PR

Kelly, Western Senate Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Combat President Trump's Reckless Plan to Resume Explosive Nuclear Testing (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly, Western Senate Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Combat President Trump's Reckless Plan to Resume Explosive Nuclear Testing * Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM), and Martin Heinrich (D-NM) introduced legislation to ensure that no president can unilaterally resume explosive nuclear testing. The No Nuclear Testing Without Approval  more PR

Larson Applauds Continuation of SNAP Benefits in Connecticut, Vows to Keep Up the Fight Against Trump Shutdown Games (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson Applauds Continuation of SNAP Benefits in Connecticut, Vows to Keep Up the Fight Against Trump Shutdown Games * East Hartford, CT - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement applauding Governor Lamont's announcement (link is external) that SNAP benefits for the month of November will be issued in full for Connecticut recipients, and vowing to keep up the fight a more PR

Larson Introduces "Reopening the People's House Resolution" to End Republican Shutdown Recess (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson Introduces "Reopening the People's House Resolution" to End Republican Shutdown Recess * East Hartford, CT - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) introduced a resolution to change House rules that have allowed Speaker Johnson and Republican leadership to indefinitely recess the House during the government shutdown. The Reopening the People's House Resolution would allow a majority of Membe more PR

LEADER JEFFRIES ON MSNBC: "DONALD TRUMP AND REPUBLICANS HAVE DECIDED TO WEAPONIZE HUNGER AND STARVATION" (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MSNBC: "DONALD TRUMP AND REPUBLICANS HAVE DECIDED TO WEAPONIZE HUNGER AND STARVATION" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC's Ana Cabrera Reports where he highlighted how Donald Trump and Republicans are withholding SNAP benefits that tens of millions of Americans rely on to put food on their tables, while Democrats continu more PR

LEADER JEFFRIES ON MSNBC: "DONALD TRUMP AND REPUBLICANS HAVE DECIDED TO WEAPONIZE HUNGER AND STARVATION" (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MSNBC: "DONALD TRUMP AND REPUBLICANS HAVE DECIDED TO WEAPONIZE HUNGER AND STARVATION" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC's Ana Cabrera Reports where he highlighted how Donald Trump and Republicans are withholding SNAP benefits that tens of millions of Americans rely on to put food on their tables, while Democrats continue to fight to protect the  more PR

LEADER JEFFRIES TO DONALD TRUMP: "SHOW SOME LEADERSHIP...AND END THIS REPUBLICAN MADNESS" (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES TO DONALD TRUMP: "SHOW SOME LEADERSHIP...AND END THIS REPUBLICAN MADNESS" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference, in which he reiterated that Democrats are committed to protecting healthcare and lowering the high cost of living to deliver Americans a country that works for the working class. LEADER JEFFRIES : Nancy D'Al more PR

LEADER JEFFRIES TO DONALD TRUMP: "SHOW SOME LEADERSHIP...AND END THIS REPUBLICAN MADNESS" (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES TO DONALD TRUMP: "SHOW SOME LEADERSHIP...AND END THIS REPUBLICAN MADNESS" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference, in which he reiterated that Democrats are committed to protecting healthcare and lowering the high cost of living to deliver Americans a country that works for the working class. LEADER JEFFRIES : Nancy D'Alesandro Pelosi will go dow more PR

Lease Sale Notices a Win for American Energy (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 7, 2025: * * * Lease Sale Notices a Win for American Energy Today, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) announced two upcoming lease sales in the Gulf of America and Alaska's Cook Inlet. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response: "The upcoming lease sales announced b more PR

Lee, Horsford Lead Legislation Requiring Congressional Approval for Explosive Nuclear Tests (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Lee, Horsford Lead Legislation Requiring Congressional Approval for Explosive Nuclear Tests * Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) and Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) introduced the No Nuclear Testing Without Approval Act. The legislation, which would prevent explosive nuclear tests in Nevada or anywhere else in the country without Congressional authorization, comes amid President Trump's recently  more PR

Lujan Statement on Trump Administration Only Partially Funding SNAP Despite Having Legal Authority and Funds to Fully Fund Program (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Statement on Trump Administration Only Partially Funding SNAP Despite Having Legal Authority and Funds to Fully Fund Program * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Committee's Subcommittee on Food and Nutrition, Specialty Crops, Organics, and Research, issued the following statement after the Trump administration announced it would more PR

Lujan, Heinrich Statement on New Mexico Legislature's Special Session to Fund Additional Food Benefits for New Mexicans Amid Trump's Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Heinrich Statement on New Mexico Legislature's Special Session to Fund Additional Food Benefits for New Mexicans Amid Trump's Shutdown * WASHINGTON U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Committee's Subcommittee on Food and Nutrition, Specialty Crops, Organics, and Research, and U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the U.S. Senate Approp more PR

Maloy: "Shutdowns are No Way to Govern the Greatest Country in the World" (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, posted the following news release: * * * Maloy: "Shutdowns are no way to govern the greatest country in the world." Democrats have kept the government shut down longer than any shutdown in history. They have made a choice to inflict needless hardship on families, federal workers, and communities nationwide. This crisis was entirely preventable - the clean, nonpartisan continuing resolution (CR) S more PR

Metropolitan Police Officer Hodges Testifies Before Senate Judiciary Subcommittee (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution released the following testimony by Metropolitan Police officer Daniel Hodges, from an Oct. 28, 2025, hearing entitled "Politically Violent Attacks: A Threat to Our Constitutional Order": * * * My name is Daniel Hodges. I am speaking in my personal capacity, however I draw upon my experiences as one of the few police officers in this country who has policed both the protests and riots of 2020, as well as the insurrecti more PR

MI Congresswoman Haley Stevens Introduces the American Manufacturers over Argentine Bailouts Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * MI Congresswoman Haley Stevens Introduces the American Manufacturers over Argentine Bailouts Act * MI Congresswoman Haley Stevens' bill undoes Trump's $20 billion Argentina bailout and reinvests in Michigan's manufacturing backbone Washington, D.C. Today, Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens introduced the American Manufacturers over Argentine Bailouts Act, bold new legislation to stop Donald Tru more PR

Mohegan Tribe Vice Chairwoman Harris Testifies Before Senate Indian Affairs Committee (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- The Senate Indian Affairs Committee released the following testimony by Mohegan Tribe Vice Chairwoman Sarah Harris from an Oct. 29, 2025, hearing entitled "Impacts of Government Shutdowns and Agency Reductions in Force on Native Communities": * * * Chairman Murkowski, Vice Chairman Schatz, and Members of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, thank you for the opportunity to testify on the impacts that the federal government shutdown and reductions in force are having in more PR

Murphy, Dexter, 58 Democrats Introduce Bicameral Bill To Ensure DHS Detainees Can Speak To A Lawyer, Contact Their Families (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy, Dexter, 58 Democrats Introduce Bicameral Bill To Ensure DHS Detainees Can Speak To A Lawyer, Contact Their Families * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and U.S. Representative Maxine Dexter (D-Ore.-03) on Friday led 58 of their Senate and House colleagues in introducing the Restoring Access to Detainees Act, a bill to ensure the Department of Homeland Security allows  more PR

MURPHY, DEXTER, 58 DEMOCRATS INTRODUCE BICAMERAL BILL TO ENSURE DHS DETAINEES CAN SPEAK TO A LAWYER, CONTACT THEIR FAMILIES (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Rep. Maxine Dexter, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * MURPHY, DEXTER, 58 DEMOCRATS INTRODUCE BICAMERAL BILL TO ENSURE DHS DETAINEES CAN SPEAK TO A LAWYER, CONTACT THEIR FAMILIES * WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and U.S. Representative Maxine Dexter, M.D. (D-Ore.-03) on Friday led 58 of their Senate and House colleagues in introducing the Restoring Access to Detainees Act (link is external), a bill to ensure the Department of Homela more PR

Murray Leads Entire Senate Democratic Caucus in Demanding Answers from Trump Admin on New "Review" of Mifepristone Despite Decades of Evidence Proving its Safety & Efficacy--Raises Alarm Over Looming Efforts to Restrict Medication Abortion (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Murray Leads Entire Senate Democratic Caucus in Demanding Answers from Trump Admin on New "Review" of Mifepristone Despite Decades of Evidence Proving its Safety & Efficacy--Raises Alarm Over Looming Efforts to Restrict Medication Abortion * Murray and all Senate Democrats: "We are seriously alarmed by this administration's obvious attempts to interfere with the science and politicize the drug rev more PR

Murray, Murphy, Dexter, Colleagues Introduce Bicameral Bill to Ensure DHS Detainees Can Speak to a Lawyer, Contact their Families (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Murray, Murphy, Dexter, Colleagues Introduce Bicameral Bill to Ensure DHS Detainees Can Speak to a Lawyer, Contact their Families * ICYMI : Senator Murray Leads Colleagues in Reintroducing Legislation to Prevent the Shackling and Mistreatment of Pregnant Women in ICE and CBP Custody ICYMI : Murray, Durbin, Senate Democrats Urge President Trump to Abandon Use Of Family Detention Washington, D.C more PR

My weekly column: President Trump delivers important wins for Iowa farmers (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * My weekly column: President Trump delivers important wins for Iowa farmers * It has now been a little over a year since more than 77 million Americans voted for President Trump in a landslide victory. From stopping the largest tax hike in U.S. history to completely shutting down our border, President Trump and Republicans in Congress have worked hard to deliver on this mandate and usher in an era of A more PR

Neal Statement on Failure to Release October 2025 Jobs Report (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 (TNSxrep) -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Neal Statement on Failure to Release October 2025 Jobs Report SPRINGFIELD, MA-- Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) failed to release a monthly jobs report for a second consecutive month amidst the Republican Shutdown: "An Admi more PR

NEW DATA: Under Trump, New Mexicans' Annual Electricity Bills Are Up 8% Per Family (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * NEW DATA: Under Trump, New Mexicans' Annual Electricity Bills Are Up 8% Per Family * Heinrich: "President Trump's war on affordable, American-made energy, his massive tariff-taxes, and his assault on health care are making things worse, not better." WASHINGTON U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and a member of the U. more PR

New Mexico Delegation Urges Interior Secretary Burgum to Reverse Course, Protect Chaco Canyon (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * New Mexico Delegation Urges Interior Secretary Burgum to Reverse Course, Protect Chaco Canyon * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-N.M.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), a member of the U.S. House Natural Resources Co more PR

One Year After the Election, Trump and Republicans Are Using Their Mandate, Delivering Results for the American People (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * One Year After the Election, Trump and Republicans Are Using Their Mandate, Delivering Results for the American People * Trump and Congressional Republicans are rebuilding a stronger, safer, more affordable America WASHINGTON One year ago, the American people sent President Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans to Washington with a mandate to restore common sense, secure the  more PR

Padilla, Durbin Slam Trump Administration's Unlawful Plan to Seize Private Voter Data to Purge Voter Rolls (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Durbin Slam Trump Administration's Unlawful Plan to Seize Private Voter Data to Purge Voter Rolls * WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, and Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, slammed the Department of Justice's (the Department or DOJ) unlawful efforts  more PR

Padilla, Schiff, 58 Democrats Introduce Bicameral Bill to Ensure Individuals in DHS Custody Can Speak to a Lawyer, Contact Their Families (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Schiff, 58 Democrats Introduce Bicameral Bill to Ensure Individuals in DHS Custody Can Speak to a Lawyer, Contact Their Families * WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senators Alex Padilla, Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee, and Adam Schiff (both D-Calif.) joined U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), U.S. Representative Maxine Dexter (D-Ore.-03), and 56 of their Senate and  more PR

Pappas Introduces Legislation to Extend 2026 ACA Open Enrollment Period (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Pappas Introduces Legislation to Extend 2026 ACA Open Enrollment Period * The Right to Enroll Act would extend the open enrollment period to May 1st to provide families more time to shop for insurance coverage Today Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) introduced the Right to Enroll Act. This legislation would extend the 2026 open enrollment period through May 1, 2026. Extending the enrollment pe more PR

Paul, Democrats block Kennedy effort to pay federal workers during shutdown, not Members of Congress (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Paul, Democrats block Kennedy effort to pay federal workers during shutdown, not Members of Congress * Watch Kennedy's comments here. WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) today attempted to pass three bills via unanimous consent that would have blocked pay to Members of Congress and restored pay to federal workers during the government shutdown on its 37 th day. Sens. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) and Pat more PR

Prepared Remarks: Sanders - Negotiate a Deal. End the Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, issued the following news release on Nov. 7, 2025: * * * PREPARED REMARKS: Sanders: Negotiate a Deal. End the Shutdown. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) today delivered remarks on the floor of the Senate regarding the government shutdown. Sanders' remarks, as prepared for delivery, are below and can be watched HERE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXG1s30oD50): M. President: We are now in the 38th day of a government shutdown. That means that more PR

Progressive Policy Institute VP Moss Testifies Before Senate Judiciary Committee (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- The Senate Judiciary Committee released the following testimony by Diana Moss, vice president and director of competition policy at the Progressive Policy Institute, from an Oct. 28, 2025, hearing entitled "Pressure Cooker: Competition Issues in the Seed & Fertilizer Industries": * * * Thank you Chairman Grassley, Ranking Member Durbin, and Members of the committee. It is an honor to be here today to lend the Progressive Policy Institute's (PPI's) perspective to competiti more PR

Ranking Member Angie Craig Statement on Trump's Decision to Fight Court Order Rather Than Feed Hungry Americans (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, ranking member of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 7, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Angie Craig Statement on Trump's Decision to Fight Court Order Rather Than Feed Hungry Americans Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) released the following statement regarding the Trump administration's decision to fight for its right to deprive 42 million Americans of food assistance,  more PR

Ranking Member Hoyer Statement on the Cancellation of the IRS Direct File Program (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Hoyer Statement on the Cancellation of the IRS Direct File Program * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), Ranking Member of the Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) Appropriations Subcommittee, released the following statement today after U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Direct File program has more PR

Ranking Member Scott on Judiciary Committee's Baseless Allegations Against George Mason University President (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 (TNSrep) -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Scott on Judiciary Committee's Baseless Allegations Against George Mason University President Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott issued the following statement following the release of the Judiciary Committee's interim staff report entitled, "Illegal Racial Discrimination in Faculty Hiring at George Mason Un more PR

Ranking Member Scott on Second Missed Jobs Report (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 (TNSrpt) -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Scott on Second Missed Jobs Report Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03), House Committee on Education and Workforce, released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) did not release a jobs report for the second month in a row. This is the first time BLS has missed two jobs re more PR

RELEASE: Rep. Friedman Tours My Friend's Place, Highlighting Local Efforts to Combat Young Adult Homelessness (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Rep. Laura Friedman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Rep. Friedman Tours My Friend's Place, Highlighting Local Efforts to Combat Young Adult Homelessness * Above: Friedman with young adults and My Friend's Place staff. LOS ANGELES, CA - Today, November 7, 2025, U.S. Representative Laura Friedman (CA-30) visited My Friend's Place, a nonprofit in Hollywood that provides comprehensive services to young adults, where she met with staff and  more PR

Rep. Costa Statement on Court Ordering Trump Administration to Release Full SNAP Benefits in November (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Rep. Jim Costa, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Costa Statement on Court Ordering Trump Administration to Release Full SNAP Benefits in November * FRESNO, Calif. \- Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21), senior member of the House Agriculture Committee, released the following statement in response to the recent order by Judge John McConnell of the District of Rhode Island to the Trump Administration to fully fund and issue SNAP benefits by Friday, No more PR

Rep. Crockett Joins Democrats to Demand Trump Administration Release Withheld SNAP and WIC Funds (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Crockett Joins Democrats to Demand Trump Administration Release Withheld SNAP and WIC Funds * Washington, D.C. Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (TX-30) joined Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) and fellow Democrats in introducing the "Keep SNAP and WIC Funded Act of 2025", legislation that would stop the Trump administration from illegally withholding funds from food assistance programs that mil more PR

Rep. Troy E. Nehls Applauds Senate Passage of His Bill to Increase Pension for Medal of Honor Recipients (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Troy E. Nehls Applauds Senate Passage of His Bill to Increase Pension for Medal of Honor Recipients * WASHINGTON, D.C. Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) released the following statement after his bill, H.R. 695, the Medal of Honor Act, passed the United States Senate: "Today, the United States Senate did good by our nation's highest decorated Veterans by passing my bill, the Medal of Honor Act,  more PR

Rep. Watson Coleman Introduces CORRUPT Act to Prevent Presidents from Enriching Themselves Through Lawsuits Against Justice Department (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Watson Coleman Introduces CORRUPT Act to Prevent Presidents from Enriching Themselves Through Lawsuits Against Justice Department * November 07, 2025 Today, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) introduced legislation to prevent a President from suing the Justice Department on a personal basis. The Ceasing Outrageous Restitution and Reimbursement Under President Trump (CORRUP more PR

Representatives Peters, Goldman, Krishnamoorthi Introduce Legislation to Restrict Excessive Use of Force by ICE (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Rep. Scott Peters, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Representatives Peters, Goldman, Krishnamoorthi Introduce Legislation to Restrict Excessive Use of Force by ICE * Washington, DC - Today, Rep s. Scott Peters (CA-50), Dan Goldman (NY-10), and Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-8) introduced the Stop Excessive Force in Immigration Act, a bill to make our communities safer by est ablishing a stronger standard for Federal immigration ag ents' use of force. All  more PR

Reps. Horsford & Lee Co-Lead Legislation Requiring Congressional Approval for Explosive Nuclear Tests (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Horsford & Lee Co-Lead Legislation Requiring Congressional Approval for Explosive Nuclear Tests * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) and Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) today introduced the No Nuclear Testing Without Approval Act in the House of Representatives. The legislation, which would prevent explosive nuclear testing in Nevada or anywhere else in the country witho more PR

Sanders: Mr. President, the Ball is in Your Court (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, issued the following news release on Nov. 7, 2025: * * * Sanders: Mr. President, the Ball is in Your Court On the 38th day of the government shutdown and as congressional Republicans refuse to come to the negotiating table, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) today released the following statement: The American people understand that the Republicans control the White House, the Senate and the House of Representatives. And, as a result, poll after more PR

Sen. Cruz, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Ensure Deportation of Illegal Aliens Who Commit Benefit Fraud (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Cruz, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Ensure Deportation of Illegal Aliens Who Commit Benefit Fraud * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), John Cornyn (R-Texas), and Mike Lee (R-Utah) introduced the Deporting Fraudsters Act, which would make defrauding the United States or unlawfully obtaining public benefits as grounds for inadmissibility and deportability under the Immigration and National more PR

Senator Baldwin Slams Trump Administration for Letting China Cheat and Undercutting American Shipbuilders (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Baldwin Slams Trump Administration for Letting China Cheat and Undercutting American Shipbuilders * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) is calling out the Trump Administration for reversing course on holding China accountable, delaying penalties that were designed to support American shipbuilding and level the playing field for American workers after China has spent decade more PR

Senator Kim Says Enough with Trump's Lawlessness; Decisions of War Belong with Congress and the American People (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Sen. Andy Kim, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Kim Says Enough with Trump's Lawlessness; Decisions of War Belong with Congress and the American People Delivering floor remarks, Senator Kim called on the Senate to vote to block further unauthorized military action against Venezuela by President Trump *  WASHINGTON D.C. - Today, Senator Andy Kim (D-NJ) spoke on the Senate floor to reaffirm that decisions to use military force require congr more PR

Senator Lujan Sets the Record Straight on the Republican Government Shutdown and Trump Administration Dismantling of Independent Agencies (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Lujan Sets the Record Straight on the Republican Government Shutdown and Trump Administration Dismantling of Independent Agencies * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, set the record straight on the Republican government shutdown and questioned three nominees to key transportation boards about thei more PR

Senator Markey Statement Decrying Failed Senate Vote on Venezuela War Powers Resolution (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Markey Statement Decrying Failed Senate Vote on Venezuela War Powers Resolution * Washington (November 6, 2025) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) released the following statement after the U.S. Senate voted down Senator Tim Kaine's (D-Va.) War Powers Resolution that would have blocked Donald Trump from authorizing military strikes on Venezuela, by a vote of 49-51. The Trump admin more PR

Senator Marshall: Wages are Outpacing Inflation (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall: Wages are Outpacing Inflation * Senator Marshall Joins CNN to Discuss SNAP, Inflation, Tariffs, & The Filibuster Washington - On Thursday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Jake Tapper on CNN's The Lead with Jake Tapper to discuss the recent judicial ruling that the Trump Administration must fund SNAP, the state of the economy and inflation in America, the effe more PR

Senator Murray Joins Democratic Colleagues in Calling on Republicans to Do The Right Thing: Pass Clean One-Year Extension of ACA Tax Credits and Reopen the Government (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Murray Joins Democratic Colleagues in Calling on Republicans to Do The Right Thing: Pass Clean One-Year Extension of ACA Tax Credits and Reopen the Government * NEW FROM ABC NEWS : 'It's insane': ACA policyholders say soaring premiums are jeopardizing lives Murray : "I am here today fighting with my heart and soul. I am giving Republicans every opportunity in the world to do the right th more PR

Senators Slam Senate's Failure to Pass Bipartisan Legislation to Stop Unauthorized War Against Venezuela (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Slam Senate's Failure to Pass Bipartisan Legislation to Stop Unauthorized War Against Venezuela * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. Senate blocked a bipartisan war powers resolution led by U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), Rand Paul (R-KY), and Adam Schiff (D-CA) that would have blocked the use of the U.S. Armed Forces to engage in hostilities within or against Venezuela unless that action has  more PR

Thune Joins America's Newsroom on Fox News (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Thune Joins America's Newsroom on Fox News * Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today joined America's Newsroom on Fox News. On Democrats prioritizing their far-left base: "The Democrats just have to take yes for an answer. We've given them everything, essentially, that they were asking for... Yesterday, at their Democratic caucus meetin more PR

Trump Quietly Makes It Harder And More Expensive For Americans To File Tax Returns (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Trump Quietly Makes It Harder And More Expensive For Americans To File Tax Returns * Amid President Trump's ongoing temper tantrum over affordability, his Administration also quietly made it more inconvenient and expensive for the American people to file their tax returns. On Tuesday night, as much of the political world turned its attention to results from Election Day, the Treasury Department officia more PR

Van Hollen, Alsobrooks Welcome Maryland Attorney General and Prince George's County Lawsuit to Keep FBI HQ Project in Greenbelt (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen, Alsobrooks Welcome Maryland Attorney General and Prince George's County Lawsuit to Keep FBI HQ Project in Greenbelt * Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks (both D-Md.) welcomed Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown and Prince George's County Executive Aisha Braveboy's lawsuit to stop the Trump Administration from canceling the Federal Bureau of Investigation  more PR

Van Hollen, Warner, Colleagues Act to Bar Mass Layoffs During Government Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen, Warner, Colleagues Act to Bar Mass Layoffs During Government Shutdown * Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) joined Senator Mark R. Warner (D-Va.) along with Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Senators Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), and Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) in introducing the Securing Assurance for Federal Employees (SAFE) Act, legislation t more PR

Vice Ranking Member Amo Leads 125 Democrats Calling on Secretary Rubio to Provide Robust American Leadership to Feed Palestinian Civilians (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Vice Ranking Member Amo Leads 125 Democrats Calling on Secretary Rubio to Provide Robust American Leadership to Feed Palestinian Civilians * WASHINGTON, DC - TODAY, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI) led 125 colleagues calling on Secretary of State Marco Rubio to ensure desperately needed humanitarian aid reaches Gazan civilians. Nearly one month into the ceasefire agreement, there are still no details fro more PR

Video: At Senate Hearing on Rolling Back ACA Protections, Blumenthal Slams Republican Refusal to Lower Health Care Costs (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Video: At Senate Hearing on Rolling Back ACA Protections, Blumenthal Slams Republican Refusal to Lower Health Care Costs * [WASHINGTON, DC] - Today at a hearing convened by Senate Republicans on dismantling the Affordable Care Act (ACA), U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, slammed efforts to roll back patient pr more PR

Warren Publishes New Analysis Comparing Republican Tax Breaks for Wealthy to Investments in American Families (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren Publishes New Analysis Comparing Republican Tax Breaks for Wealthy to Investments in American Families * New comparisons show how Republicans' giant tax breaks for the wealthy in One Big Beautiful Bill could instead be used to lower the costs of health care and food for millions of American families "Trump and Republicans are fighting for their billionaire buddies, while Democrats  more PR

Warren Releases New Data Revealing RFK Jr.'s Fluoride Crusade Threatens Military Readiness (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren Releases New Data Revealing RFK Jr.'s Fluoride Crusade Threatens Military Readiness * Pentagon data shows nearly 10% of service members cannot be deployed due to dental issues Department of Health and Human Services did not consult with the military before announcing intention to direct CDC to stop recommending fluoridation of drinking water Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator more PR

Warren, Wyden Probe Social Security Chief Bisignano Amid New Questions about His Tenure as CEO at Fiserv (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren, Wyden Probe Social Security Chief Bisignano Amid New Questions about His Tenure as CEO at Fiserv * "Mr. Bisignano appears to have failed to manage Fiserv effectively, and may have misled investors and the public about the company's financial status, raising concerns about his ability to serve as a key Social Security and IRS official in the Trump Administration." Text of Letter (P more PR

WATCH: Baldwin Presses Rail Regulator Nominees on Whether They Will Cave to Trump and Rubberstamp Railroad Megamerger (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Baldwin Presses Rail Regulator Nominees on Whether They Will Cave to Trump and Rubberstamp Railroad Megamerger * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, at a nomination hearing in front of the Senate Commerce Committee, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) pushed two of President Trump's nominees for the Surface Transportation Board (STB) - Mr. Richard Kloster and Ms. Michelle Schultz - on whether they will more PR

WATCH: On Senate Floor, Kelly Calls for Bipartisan Action to Prevent Health Care Premium Spikes and End the Government Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: On Senate Floor, Kelly Calls for Bipartisan Action to Prevent Health Care Premium Spikes and End the Government Shutdown * "We need to extend government funding to reopen the government, but we also need to extend these tax credits so millions of Americans can actually afford their health care. So, let's do both." Today, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly took to the Senate floor to call for bipartisa more PR

Welch Joins 59 Congressional Democrats on Bicameral Bill to Ensure DHS Detainees Can Speak to a Lawyer, Contact their Families (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch Joins 59 Congressional Democrats on Bicameral Bill to Ensure DHS Detainees Can Speak to a Lawyer, Contact their Families * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, today joined U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), U.S. Representative Maxine Dexter (D-OR-03), and 57 congressional Democrats in introducing the Rest more PR

Welch Leads Colleagues in Demanding Transparency from HHS on "TrumpRx," New Pricing Deals with Pfizer and AstraZeneca (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch Leads Colleagues in Demanding Transparency from HHS on "TrumpRx," New Pricing Deals with Pfizer and AstraZeneca * Senators request answers on structure of "TrumpRx" and how recent drug pricing agreements will impact Medicare and Medicaid benefits WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a member of the Senate Finance Committee, this week led six Senate Democrats in demanding transp more PR

With Enrollment Now Open, Gillibrand Demands Extension Of Health Insurance Tax Credits That Help Small Businesses And Their Employees Afford Care (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * With Enrollment Now Open, Gillibrand Demands Extension Of Health Insurance Tax Credits That Help Small Businesses And Their Employees Afford Care * 4.4 Million People Employed By Small Businesses Rely On Affordable Care Act (ACA) Tax Credits To Afford Care Following The Start Of Open Enrollment On November 1, Small Business Owners and Their Employees Are Now Shopping for Health Care Plans Th more PR