WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics released the following testimony by Clayton Swope, deputy director of the Aerospace Security Project at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, from a Dec. 4, 2025, hearing entitled "Strategic Trajectories Assessing China's Space Rise and the Risks to U.S. Leadership": * * * Chairman Haridopolos, Ranking Member Foushee, and distinguished Members of the Committee, I am honored to share my views with you on this important topic. CSIS more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * After Touring Flood Ravaged Snohomish County, WA, Cantwell Touts Importance of Weather Alerts and Forecasts * 12.13.25 "Having the best weather forecasting... that's the key thing," she notes. "I think that's what we've learned here."; Cantwell proposed comprehensive 5-point plan to modernize America's weather preparedness in July 2025 Today, after touring multiple sites in Washington's Snohomish County affected by this week's historic flo more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on East Asia, the Pacific and International Cybersecurity Policy released the following written testimony by Chris Miller, a nonresident senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, from a Dec. 2, 2025, hearing entitled "Countering China's Challenge to American AI Leadership": * * * It was less than a year ago that the release of DeepSeek's R1 model sent tech stocks sinking and drove a wave of worry about China's capabilities and America's position in artificial intellige more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on East Asia, the Pacific and International Cybersecurity Policy released the following testimony by Tarun Chhabra, head of national security at Anthropic, from a Dec. 2, 2025, hearing entitled "Countering China's Challenge to American AI Leadership": * * * Chair Ricketts, Ranking Member Coons, and members of the committee, thank you for the privilege and opportunity to testify today. Anthropic is a leading frontier AI model developer working to build reliable, interpretable, a more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Cantwell Remarks at WA Flood Briefing * 12.12.25 "Federal support is on the way to help those local officials and first responders who have been working 24/7 get a little bit of relief," says Cantwell TUKWILA, WA - Today, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and senior member of the Senate Finance Committee, joined Washington state Governor Bob Ferguson for a pr more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Cantwell Tours Snohomish County Flooding Sites * 12.13.25 Cantwell lauds local officials and first responders: "Give the community the tools, and the community will respond."; "Having the best weather forecasting is key," she notes. "I think that's what we've learned here." SNOHOMISH COUNTY, WA - Today, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and senior member of t more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. Carlos Gimenez, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN CARLOS GIMENEZ COMMENDS PRESIDENT TRUMP ON DHS ENFORCEMENT COURSE CORRECTION * WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Today, Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez (R-FL) released a statement in response to reports of the Trump Administration's decision to refocus Department of Homeland Security (DHS) enforcement priorities on violent criminals and serious offenders who pose a real threat to public safety. "From day one, I have been clear that the Department o more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Waters Demands Answers on Implementation of Anti-DEIA Executive Orders * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43), Ranking Member of the House Financial Services Committee, sent letters on December 9, 2025, to six executive branch agencies in response to the Trump administration's executive orders terminating diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) policies and programs. The letters ask how the agencie more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, released the following opening statement from a Dec. 10, 2025, hearing entitled "The Genesis Mission: Prioritizing American Science and Technology Leadership": * * * Good morning, and thank you for joining us for today's timely hearing titled, "The Genesis Mission: Prioritizing American Science and Technology Leadership." I am eager for this morning's discussion and to learn more about the Genesis Mission, as well as the Department more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, released the following opening statement from a Dec. 4, 2025, Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics hearing entitled "Strategic Trajectories Assessing China's Space Rise and the Risks to U.S. Leadership": * * * Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for holding today's hearing on this critical topic. A central priority of my service in Congress has been to strengthen U.S. competitiveness in research and development, science, and technology. As  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 -- Rep. Troy E. Nehls, R-Texas, chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Aviation, released the following opening remarks from a Dec. 3, 2025, hearing entitled "America Builds: The State of the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Industry": * * * First, I'd like to take a moment to recognize my new partner, Ranking Member Andre Carson, and congratulate him on his new role on the Subcommittee. Ranking Member Carson, I look forward to working with you to tackle the challenges that our aviation ecosyste more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 -- Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI -- USA Today: After four decades, the most powerful woman in the history of the United States heads home. * Washington D.C. - In an exclusive interview with USA TODAY this week, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi reflected on her nearly four decades in Congress, her decision to retire and the enduring barriers facing women seeking the nation's highest office. As the first woman to serve as Speaker of the House, Pelosi revisited her early belief  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Senator Markey Conducts Site Visit of Burlington ICE Facility, Pledges Continued Oversight of Conditions, ICE Tactics * Massachusetts visit builds on Senator Markey's ongoing oversight of ICE facilities after visiting two Louisiana detention centers in April Watch: Senator Markey's Press Conference at Faneuil Hall Boston (December 13, 2025) - After his visit to the Burlington ICE facility on Friday, Senator Edward J. Markey (D- more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Gillibrand Reintroduce Legislation to Expand Workplace Rights for Domestic Workers * Bill Would Guarantee Domestic Workers Basic Rights Like Overtime Pay, Time Off, Sick Leave, Meal and Rest Breaks, and Legal Protections from Harassment and Unsafe Working Conditions Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), and Representative Pramila Jayapal (D-WA-07) reintroduced the Domestic Workers  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 -- The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee released the following testimony by Douglas Weaver, President Trump's nominee to be a member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, from a Dec. 3, 2025, confirmation hearing: * * * Thank you, Chairman Capito, Ranking Member Whitehouse and members of this committee for the opportunity to discuss how my years of nuclear experience can help the Nuclear Regulatory Commission meet this moment. I also want to thank President Trump for nominating me. I want to recognize my fami more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Ilhan Omar Leads Members of Congress in Demanding Answers on ICE's Racial Profiling Operation in Minnesota and Trump Administration's Threat to End TPS for Somali Nationals * WASHINGTON - Today, Representative Ilhan Omar (MN-05) announced two formal congressional inquiries into the Trump Administration's escalating attacks on Somali communities in Minnesota and across the country. In a letter to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kris more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 -- Sen. Chairman Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, released the following opening statement from a Dec. 3, 2025, confirmation hearing for Lee Beaman to be a board member of the Tennessee Valley Authority, and Douglas Weaver to be a member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission: * * * "Today, we will consider nominations of Douglas Weaver to serve as a member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and Lee Beaman to be a member of the Tennessee Valley Authority  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, released the following opening remarks from a Dec. 3, 2025, confirmation hearing for Lee Beaman to be a board member of the Tennessee Valley Authority, and Douglas Weaver to be a member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission: * * * Thank you, Madam Chair. Mr. Weaver, you have been nominated to fill the last vacancy on the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. This seat had been occupied by former Commissioner Annie Capu more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, released the following opening remarks from a Dec. 3, 2025, hearing entitled "Aging in Place: The Impact of Community During the Holidays": * * * The U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging will now come to order. Today's hearing is meant to bring attention to an incredibly important issue for so many of America's seniors, especially as we move into the holiday season. We are here to focus on how to best serve older Americans who want to spe more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Blumenthal: Week in Review 12/5/2025-12/12/2025 * Fighting Skyrocketing Healthcare Costs [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the statement below after Senate Republicans blocked an effort to extend tax credits under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) which will force Americans across the country to pay significantly more in health insurance premiums: "Today's failed vote to extend healthcare subsidi more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Murray Leads Entire WA Delegation in Requesting Expedited Emergency Declaration for Devastating Storms, Atmospheric Rivers Hitting Washington State * SEATTLE TIMES LIVE UPDATES : Skagit County officials ordered "GO NOW" evacuations for entire Skagit River valley 100-year floodplain; 100,000 people expected to be evacuated statewide SEATTLE TIMES : 4 WA rivers might break major flooding records from atmospheric river LETTER HERE Wa more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Trump to Sign Rep. Stauber's Congressional Gold Medal Act Honoring 1980 "Miracle on Ice" Team Into Law * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, President Donald Trump will sign into law the Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act, authored by Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08). The bipartisan legislation honors the 1980 United States Olympic Men's Ice Hockey Team for their historic victory over the Soviet Union in the Winter Olympics. The signing ceremony w more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 -- The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee released the following testimony by Lee Beaman, President Trump's nominee to be a board member of the Tennessee Valley Authority, from a Dec. 3, 2025, confirmation hearing: * * * Chairman Capito, Ranking Member Whitehouse, and Members of the Committee, thank you for having me this morning and for the opportunity to discuss my nomination to the Tennessee Valley Authority's Board of Directors. I am honored by the opportunity to serve my state and region and appreciate the more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Committee released the following testimony by Dario Gil, under secretary of Energy for science, from a Dec. 10, 2025, hearing entitled "The Genesis Mission: Prioritizing American Science and Technology Leadership": * * * Chairman Babin, Ranking Member Lofgren, and distinguished members of the Committee, I am honored to address you today on a topic of profound importance to our Nation's scientific future and global competitiveness: Artificial Intelligence (AI). My journey to this  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on East Asia, the Pacific and International Cybersecurity Policy released the following written testimony by Gregory C. Allen, senior advisor for the Wadhwani AI Center at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, from a Dec. 2, 2025, hearing entitled "Countering China's Challenge to American AI Leadership": * * * Chairman Ricketts, Ranking Member Shaheen, distinguished Members of the Committee, I am honored to share my views with you on this important topic. The Cente more PR