WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker Slams Republicans for Refusing to Extend ACA Tax Credits, Doubling Premiums for Over 20 Million Americans: "I'm going to tell you right now, we are going to fight for you" * In case you missed it, after Senate Republicans failed to extend the ACA tax credits and voted to increase premiums for over 20 million Americans, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) is continuing to stand up to President T more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security has issued a 10-year denial of export privileges against Nikolay Goltsev. This administrative action follows his conviction for orchestrating a global procurement ring that illegally funneled millions of dollars in U.S. technology to Russia. The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York convicted Goltsev of violating federal law. Court records indicate that Goltsev used front companies  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- The Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus issued the following news release: * * * CAPAC Condemns Anti-Muslim, Xenophobic Rhetoric from Republican Elected Officials * WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) issued the following statement in response to an increase in anti-Muslim and xenophobic rhetoric by elected officials at all levels of government: "Over the past several weeks, Republican Members of Congress and local  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN'S BIPARTISAN "WHOLE MILK FOR HEALTHY KIDS ACT" PASSES HOUSE, ADVANCES TO PRESIDENT'S DESK TO BECOME LAW * Congressman Pat Ryan's Bipartisan "Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act" Passes House, Advances to President's Desk to Become Law Legislation reverses more than a decade of flawed federal policy keeping healthy, nutrient-rich whole milk out of schools The bill, which Ryan has co more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Slams Trump Administration For Cuts To NIH, Medical Research In Speech On The Senate Floor * December 15, 2025 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today spoke out against the Trump Administration's dangerous cuts to medical research. In his remarks, Durbin stressed that the President's decision to cut medical research funding at the National Institutes of Healt more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Oregon, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Early Childhood and Secondary Education, issued the following news release on Dec. 16, 2025: * * * ECESE Ranking Member Bonamici Sounds the Alarm on Student Safety at Hearing Regarding Youth Sports Ranking Member Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) delivered the following opening statement at today's Early Childhood and Secondary Education Subcommittee hearing entitled, "Benched: T more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following news release: * * * Federal Reserve Board announces termination of enforcement actions with The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. and Metropolitan Commercial Bank * The Federal Reserve Board on Tuesday announced the termination of the enforcement actions listed below: The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., New York, New York Cease and Desist Order dated October 22, 2020 (PDF) Terminated December 4, 2025 Metropolitan Commercial Bank, N more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Leads Democrats In New Legislation To Stop Trump Administration Ploy Threatening Seniors' Access To Treatment Under Traditional Medicare * GILLIBRAND LEADS DEMOCRATS IN NEW LEGISLATION TO STOP TRUMP ADMINISTRATION PLOY THREATENING SENIORS' ACCESS TO TREATMENT UNDER TRADITIONAL MEDICARE As Republicans double down on health care sabotage, senators lead effort to protect Medicare be more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks Issues Statement Following Briefing with Secretaries Rubio & Hegseth * Washington, D.C. - Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued a statement following the committee's bipartisan classified briefing with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on U.S. military strikes i more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Dec. 16, 2025: * * * Justice Department Sues the Virgin Islands Police Department for Unconstitutional Practices Resulting in Effective Denials of Gun Permits Today, the Justice Department filed a complaint against the Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) alleging that the territory's unreasonable delays and conditions on lawful gun owners' rights create an unconstitutional permitting process in viol more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Kennedy in the New York Post: Let's pass more big, beautiful bills before it's too late * WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Budget Committee, penned this op-ed in the New York Post urging congressional Republicans to use their two remaining reconciliation bills to address cost-of-living issues in America. Key excerpts of the op-ed are below: "The One Big Beautiful  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA WILL NOW BE PROPERLY REPRESENTED BY AN ACTUAL PATRIOT" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries delivered remarks commemorating Barbara Rose Johns of Virginia, who led a two-week student protest in 1951 that led to the landmark Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court decision. A statue in her honor will now stand  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA WILL NOW BE PROPERLY REPRESENTED BY AN ACTUAL PATRIOT" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries delivered remarks commemorating Barbara Rose Johns of Virginia, who led a two-week student protest in 1951 that led to the landmark Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court decision. A statue in her honor will now stand in place of Robert E. Lee  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "THE REPUBLICAN LEGISLATION THAT WILL BE ON THE FLOOR THIS WEEK DOES NOTHING TO KEEP HEALTHCARE AFFORDABLE" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference with Whip Katherine Clark, where they made clear that Democrats are the only ones committed to driving down the high cost of living and fixing the Republican healthcare crisi more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "THE REPUBLICAN LEGISLATION THAT WILL BE ON THE FLOOR THIS WEEK DOES NOTHING TO KEEP HEALTHCARE AFFORDABLE" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference with Whip Katherine Clark, where they made clear that Democrats are the only ones committed to driving down the high cost of living and fixing the Republican healthcare crisis that is devastating ever more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * Mavis Tire to Pay $303,758 for Religious Discrimination and Retaliation * Settles charge filed against tire retailer for refusing to hire Jewish applicant instead of accommodating his religious beliefs NEW YORK - Mavis Tire Supply LLC, a nationwide tire dealer and automotive service provider based in White Plains, New York, entered into a conciliation agreement with the U.S. Equal Em more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 17 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release on Dec. 16, 2025: * * * MTA Announces Major Public-Private Partnerships to Rebuild Vital Grand Central Train Shed JPMorganChase to Lead Reconstruction Between 46th & 50th Streets Vornado Realty Trust, Ken Griffin and Rudin to Lead Reconstruction Between 50th and 53rd Streets * The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) along with JPMorganChase and Vornado today announced tha more PR

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 17 -- The New York State Education Department issued the following news release on Dec. 16, 2025: * * * Board of Regents Advances Budget and Legislative Priorities for the 2026-27 School Year Regents Propose $1.1 Billion Boost for Schools to Expand Pre-K, Career Education, and Equity Initiatives * The New York State Board of Regents today outlined its budget and legislative priorities for the 2026-27 school year. The Board's proposals focus on promoting excellence and more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Ocasio-Cortez Denounces Trump's Immigration Overreach on House Floor * WATCH HERE (link is external) In New York City, there are at least five publicly reported cases of K-12 student arrests, deporting children as young as six years old. Over 70 percent of people currently detained in detention facilities do not have a criminal record. Washington, D.C. \- Today, Representative Ale more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 16, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Raskin's Opening Statement at Subcommittee Hearing on Republicans' Retributive Attacks on Civil Society Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, delivered opening remarks at the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government hearing on Republicans' attempt to silence civil soci more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * SCHUMER ANNOUNCES WHOLE MILK FOR HEALTHY KIDS ACT HAS PASSED CONGRESS & IS ON ITS WAY TO BECOMING LAW TO BRING MORE MILK FROM UPSTATE NY DAIRY FARMS TO SCHOOL CAFETERIAS ACROSS AMERICA * Since 2012, Milk Has Been Restricted For School Meals By USDA, Hurting Upstate Dairy Farms And Stopping Kids From Getting Access To Delicious, Nutritious Milk Products, But Following  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Stefanik Champions House Passage of Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY), Chairwoman of House Republican Leadership, celebrated the passage of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act on the House floor. This bill allows school cafeterias to serve flavored and unflavored whole milk. "For the past decade, I have worked with constituents, par more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Stefanik Demands Federal Investigation into Hochul's NYS DOH Medicaid Mismanagement as North Country Hospitals Face Closure Following Funding Lapse * WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY), Chairwoman of House Republican Leadership, sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi urgently requesting the Department of Justice (DOJ) to launch an immediate investigation into the more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Stefanik, NY House Republican Delegation Urge Hochul to Veto Detrimental Anti-100 Foot Rule Legislation that Would Gut Energy Affordability and Grid Reliability * WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (NY-21), Chairwoman of House Republican Leadership, along with Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23), Congressman Nick LaLota (NY-01), Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY-02), Congressman more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news on Dec. 15, 2025: * * * Subcommittee Chairmen Ogles, Brecheen Announce Hearing With Anthropic, Google, Quantum Xchange Today, Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Chairman Andy Ogles (R-TN) and Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability Chairman Josh Brecheen (R-OK) announced a joint hearing for Wednesday, December 17, more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Tlaib Re-Introduces Bill to Promote Health Equity & Inclusion for MENA Community * Washington, D.C. Today, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), along with Congresswomen Debbie Dingell (MI-06), Robin Kelly (IL-02) and Melanie Stansbury (NM-01), introduced the Health Equity and Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) Community Inclusion Act, legislation that will help ensure the health experiences a more PR