WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Brad Knott, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * "Clear Vision" Rep. Knott Comments on State of the Union * WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Brad Knott (NC-13) released the following statement after attending President Donald Trump's State of the Union address on Tuesday night. "President Trump laid out a clear, patriotic vision for the remainder of his presidency. From securing the border and strengthening our national defense to addressing th more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 26, 2026: * * * Ahead of Hearing, Warren Probes Suspicious Approval of Bank Charter for Trump's Billionaire Friends in Silicon Valley Ahead of today's financial regulator hearing, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing sent letters to Jonathan Gould, Comptroller of the more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Ahead of Trump's State of the Union, Lujan Exposes Reality of Trump's First Year Back - Costs, Chaos, and Corruption * Video of Senator Lujan's Remarks Available HERE Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), and Senate Democrats held a press conference ahead of President Trump's State of the Union to highlight the chaos and c more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * AMID CHAOS, CONFUSION, & OUTRAGE OVER PROPOSED ICE MASS DETENTION FACILITY IN ORANGE COUNTY, CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN, SENATOR SCHUMER DEMAND ANSWERS AND INVESTIGATION INTO DHS MISMANAGEMENT IN THE HUDSON VALLEY * Amid Chaos, Confusion, & Outrage Over Proposed ICE Mass Detention Facility in Orange County, Congressman Pat Ryan, Senator Schumer Demand Answers and Investigation Into DHS Mismanagement in the H more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * AMID CHAOS, CONFUSION, & OUTRAGE OVER PROPOSED ICE MASS DETENTION FACILITY IN ORANGE COUNTY, SCHUMER, RYAN DEMAND ANSWERS AND INVESTIGATION INTO DHS MISMANGEMENT IN THE HUDSON VALLEY * Local Leaders Unlawfully Denied Answers To Basic Questions As DHS Contradicts Itself And Refuses To Be Transparent On What Its Plans Are In Orange County - Reps Say We Can't Rely On Wor more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Aviation Subcommittee Ranking Member Duckworth Statement on Reports that Trump's DoD Shot Down CBP Drone in Texas * February 26, 2026 [WASHINGTON, DC] - U.S. Senator and Ranking Member of the Senate's Aviation Subcommittee Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today issued the following statement regarding reports This link opens in new window or tab. that the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) accidentally sh more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Bean Puts Patients First with HSA's For All Act * WASHINGTON -During the State of the Union, President Trump addressed the rising cost of healthcare and the need to empower individuals to make their own healthcare decisions. U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) is answering that call by introducing the HSA's For All Act, legislation to expand access to Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and give hardworkin more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Beyer Joins Warren, Sherman, Lawmakers to Introduce Direct File Act to Guarantee Free, Easy Tax Filing for Americans * U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Chris Coons (D-De.), and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee, and Representatives Brad Sherman (D-Calif.), Don Beyer (D-Va.), Judy Chu (D-Calif.), Steny Hoyer (D-Md.), and Mark Pocan (D-Wisc.) led over 150 lawmak more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Blackburn Exposes Shelby County District Attorney for Letting Violent Criminals Off the Hook * NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Today, U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Tennessee State Senator Brent Taylor (R-31) sent a letter to Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy demanding answers following a recent report that he released hundreds of criminal defendants into Shelby County with little o more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Bonamici, Bynum, Lee Introduce Legislation to Reopen Office for Students and Young Consumers * WASHINGTON, DC [2/27/26] - Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Janelle Bynum (OR-05), and Summer Lee (PA-12) introduced legislation to reestablish the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) Office for Students and Young Consumers. The Trump administration abruptly shuttered the Office for more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Brown Calls for GAO Review of Trump Admin Plans to Sell Celebrezze Federal Building * Washington, DC - Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) has written to the US Government Accountability Office (GAO) requesting a review of the General Services Administration's (GSA) accelerated disposition of the Anthony J. Celebrezze Federal Building in Cleveland. Brown wrote to the GAO's Acting Comptroller General more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Budd Announces Tens-of-Millions of FEMA Funding for North Carolina, Including Long Awaited Funding for Helene, COVID-19 Pandemic * $165.9M in Approved PA Includes $73.8M From Covid-Era Grants, $92.1M for Disaster Recovery Post-Helene Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) released the following statement after President Trump and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Noem ap more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 27, 2026: * * * Building on President Trump's Vision, FY26 Funding Strengthens America ICYMI: This week, President Trump delivered a historic State of the Union address, sharing the positive impact renewed leadership in the White House has had on our nation. Our Commander in Chief presented his vision for a strong America - a nation that has not yet reach more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 27, 2026: * * * Chairman Arrington Applauds President Trump's Anti-Fraud Task Force Today, House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) released the following statement after Vice President J.D. Vance outlined the Administration's efforts to combat fraud and protect taxpayers in conjunction with the President's "war on fraud" initiative. "Since  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news on Feb. 27, 2026: * * * Chairman Cassidy Applauds New Trump Policy Empowering Independent Workers, Creating Job Opportunities for Americans U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, applauded the new Trump administration policy that empowers Americans to work a more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 27, 2026: * * * Chairman Comer Slams Democrats as Clinton is the Third Witness to Exonerate President Trump Following the deposition of former President Bill Clinton, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) today slammed Democrats for weaponizing the Epstein investigation: "Today, former Preside more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 27, 2026: * * * Chairman Scott Highlights End of Debanking, Calls for Balanced Bank Regulation Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott today applauded recent progress ending debanking practices and removing "reputation risk" from federal bank supervision, urging regulators to restore balance and ensure rules support both fi more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. James Baird, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Baird Announces Opening of USDA Farmer Bridge Assistance Program Enrollment Period * Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has begun the enrollment period for the Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) program. The enrollment period is open now through April 17, 2026. "The Trump Administration is putting American farmers first," said Congr more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Castro Demands Full Disclosure from ICE and Texas DPS Regarding Fatal Shooting of U.S. Citizen Ruben Ray Martinez * February 27, 2026 For Nearly a Year, ICE and DPS Concealed an ICE Shooting That Left 23-Year-Old Ruben Dead in South Padre Island, Texas WASHINGTON, D.C. - In a new letter, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) demanded full disclosure from Immigration and Customs Enforcem more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Glenn Ivey, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Glenn Ivey's Statement on the Deadly Minneapolis Shooting by ICE Agent * Washington, DC - "The news out of Minneapolis today is heartbreaking. A woman is dead after being shot by an ICE officer during a federal enforcement operation, and behind every headline is a person: a life cut short, a family now living a nightmare, and a community left searching for answers. My prayers are with h more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Kennedy Leads Congressional Letter Demanding Federal Investigation into Death of Nurul Amin Shah Alam * BUFFALO, N.Y. - Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26), alongside Ranking Members Bennie Thompson (MS-02), Jamie Raskin (MD-08), and Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus Chair Grace Meng (NY-06), sent an oversight letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Tim Moore, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Tim Moore Announces $16.5 Million in Additional FEMA Funding for Lake Lure, Burke County, and Polk County * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tim Moore (NC-14) announced that communities across Western North Carolina will receive more than $16.5 million in federal funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to continue recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto, Heinrich, Murray, Resident Commissioner Hernandez Criticize DOE for Illegally Cancelling Puerto Rico Energy Projects * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Patty Murray (D-Wash.), and Puerto Rico Resident Commissioner Pablo Hernandez (D-Puerto Rico), sent a letter alongside 16 lawmakers to the U.S. Department of Energy (DO more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Daines Visits Stillwater Mine: "Thanks to President Trump, Montana Mining is Back" * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Steve Daines today visited Sibanye-Stillwater's Columbus metallurgical complex, where he met with miners and toured the operations. Daines touted President Trump's recent anti-dumping duty to counter the flood of Russian palladium into American markets, which will help protect Montana more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth Grills Top DoD Nominee for Refusing to Commit to Prevent Military Being Stationed Near Polling Places * February 26, 2026 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) pressed a top U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) leader, Mr. Mark Ditlevson, to assure the American people that the Trump Administration would not station troops near polling places in futur more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth Statement on Secretary Collins Abandoning his Ambush Rulemaking That Threatened to Prevent Veterans from Seeking or Accessing the Health Coverage They Earned * February 26, 2026 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) quietly rescinded This link opens in new w more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Research and Technology released the following testimony by Diana Furchtgott-Roth, adjunct professor of economics at George Washington University and former deputy assistant secretary of Transportation for research and technology, from a Feb. 11, 2026, hearing entitled "Accelerating Progress: U.S. Surface Transportation Research": * * * Chairman Obernolte, Ranking Member Stevens, Distinguished Members of the Committ more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Calls DHS Actions In Buffalo And At Columbia University "Inhumane And Outrageous" * Today, U.S. Senator Gillibrand (D-NY) released the following statement regarding recent reports that Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agents misrepresented their purpose to gain entry to a Columbia University-owned apartment to detain a student and, in a separate incident, left a nearly blind r more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. S. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, issued the following news: * * * Guthrie Encourages Kentucky Farmers to Enroll in Farmer Bridge Assistance Program by April 17th * Washington, D.C. - Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) released the following statement encouraging Kentucky farmers to apply to receive one-time payments through the Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) program after the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the opening of the enrollment period more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Hickenlooper, Colleagues Sound Alarm on Deaths in Immigration Detention Under Trump * 30+ individuals have died in ICE detention since the start of the Trump administration WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper along with 21 of his Senate colleagues sounded the alarm on the dramatic increase in deaths in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention. Since the start of the Trump  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Hoyer, Warren, Sherman, 160 Lawmakers Introduce Direct File Act to Guarantee Free, Easy Tax Filing for Americans * WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), Ranking Member of the Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) Appropriations Subcommittee, U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Chris Coons (D-DE), and Ron Wyden (D-OR), Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee, an more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Boyle Announces Legislation Protecting American History Following Censorship at Independence National Historical Park * PHILADELPHIA, PA -Today, Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) announced new legislation to protect American history from censorship by the Trump administration. Speaking from Independence National Historical Park, located in his district, Boyle announced the introducti more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Trump Nominee Dodges Warren's Questions About Diverting Military Funds, Troops to Immigration Enforcement * Warren: "DoD and DHS have no reimbursement agreement in place for FY2025. So it appears that DoD won't get back the billions of dollars it handed over to ICE that year. Money meant to fix barracks with sewage overflows is just gone." Nominee also refused to say if it would b more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: U.S. Senator Katie Britt Joins The Takeout with Major Garrett on CBS News * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) joined The Takeout with Major Garrett on CBS News. She discussed Trump's State of the Union address and ongoing Department of Homeland Security (DHS) appropriations negotiations. On President Trump's State of the Union and his revitalization of hope for the country more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine, Cortez Masto to Force Senate Vote Demanding Transparency into Human Rights Violations by Former President of Honduras * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) introduced legislation to require the Trump Administration to produce a report detailing Honduras's human rights violations under former President Juan Orlando Hernandez, who President Trump ga more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine, Schumer, & Schiff Push for Vote on Iran War Powers Resolution * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA), announced that they will force a vote in the coming days on their War Powers Resolution to ensure any U.S. participation in hostilities against Iran is explicitly authorized by Congress. It would not pr more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly backs Amtrak's new and improved long distance fleet replacement strategy, includes Erie station * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) announced his support of Amtrak's announcement of a revised long-distance fleet replacement strategy that prioritizes fleet standardization, broadens competition among potential carbuilders, reduces program risk, and accelerates the replacem more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Krishnamoorthi Blasts Reported Trump Administration Plan to Invoke "Emergency" Powers Over Elections * WASHINGTON -Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) today sharply criticized new reporting (link is external) that individuals aligned with the Trump Administration are circulating a draft executive order urging President Trump to declare a national emergency based on disputed claims of fore more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: "OUR TOP FOCUS AS DEMOCRATS IS GOING TO BE TO DRIVE DOWN THE HIGH COST OF LIVING" * Last night, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW's The 11th Hour, where he highlighted the failure of Donald Trump and Republicans to lower costs and keep their promises and reiterated Democrats' commitments to protecting the American peop more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: "OUR TOP FOCUS AS DEMOCRATS IS GOING TO BE TO DRIVE DOWN THE HIGH COST OF LIVING" * Last night, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW's The 11th Hour, where he highlighted the failure of Donald Trump and Republicans to lower costs and keep their promises and reiterated Democrats' commitments to protecting the American people. CATHERINE RAMPELL: L more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on Disaster Management, District of Columbia and Census released the following testimony by LexisNexis Risk Solutions CEO Haywood Talcove from a Feb. 10, 2026, hearing entitled "Examining Fraud and Foreign Influence in State and Federal Programs": * * * Chairman Hawley, Ranking Member Kim, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify on an issue that strikes at the heart of pu more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Joins Rosen, Durbin, Senate Democrats in Calling On Supreme Court to Protect Birthright Citizenship Against Trump Attacks * Washington, D.C. - Last week, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) joined U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), and 26 Senate Democratic colleagues in requesting that the United States Supreme Court protect birthright citizenship and  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Joins Wyden, Markey, Shaheen, and 18 Senate Democrats in Releasing Legislation Requiring Refunds of Trump's Illegal Tariffs * Bill Instructs the Trump Administration to Prioritize Small Businesses; Requires Full Refund With Interest of Illegal Trump Tariffs in 180 Days Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Finance Committee, joined Senate Finance  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Statement on President Trump's State of the Union Address * WATCH : Lujan Joins Democratic Leadership Press Conference Ahead of Trump's SOTU Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) issued the following statement in response to President Trump's State of the Union address: "President Trump's State of the Union summed up his first year back in office: chaos, corruption, an more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Schumer, Cantwell, and Senate Democrats Take on Skyrocketing Cost of Food and Household Items as Trump Imposes His Tariff Tax and Turns a Blind Eye to Monopolies * Senate Democrats Release Report : "Trump's Broken Promises: Devastating America's Farmers and Working Families" Washington, D.C. - As Senate Democrats continue a year-long push on affordability and finding solutions that low more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Schumer, Wyden, and Senate Democrats Demand Trump Return Money Stolen From Consumers Through Tariff Tax * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) joined Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), and Senate Democrats in demanding that the Trump administration immediately begin to process refunds for tariffs and custom more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Glenn Ivey, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Maryland Congressional Delegation Holds Meeting to Discuss Future of NASA, Maryland's Role in Space Innovation * WASHINGTON - Yesterday, members of Maryland's Congressional Delegation met with NASA officials and stakeholders to discuss protecting and supporting Maryland-based efforts to advance American leadership in space science and innovation. They received updates on and discussed the importance  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following commentary: * * * More Money in Your Pocket * On February 24, President Trump delivered his State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress. The president laid out a bright vision for the future, made possible in no small part by what he and Republicans in Congress accomplished this past year. In just one year, we've made progress toward a safer, stronger, and more prosperous America. And as the Americ more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following column: * * * Moving in the Right Direction * On any given evening, if you flip on the national news, you'd think the country is unraveling at the seams. Headlines scream crisis, chaos, and collapse, as if America is teetering on the brink. Not long ago, those headlines would have rung true. Out-of-control federal spending fueled inflation, open-border policies strained communities, and working families felt squeeze more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy, Blumenthal Join Democratic Senate Colleagues In Demanding Independent Probe Of Funds Used By ICE, CBP To Carry Out Trump's Cruel Immigration Enforcement * WASHINGTON- U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, and Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) joined Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) and 18 of their Senate  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy, Blumenthal Join Senate Democrats To Introduce The American Homeownership Act To Stop Wall Street's Housing Grab And Get Homes Back Into The Hands Of Families * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) joined U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, Jeff Merkley (D- more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Murray Slams Trump Rollback of Key Worker Protections: "It's an Outright Grift and Workers Should be Furious" * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), a senior member and the former chair on the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, issued the following statement on the Trump administration's moves to roll back worker protections. Today, the Trump nominee-p more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 27, 2026: * * * Neal Blasts IRS Termination of Union Contracts SPRINGFIELD, MA--Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) blasted the Trump Administration for terminating the collective bargaining agreement with the National Treasury Employee Union (NTEU), which represents roughly two-thirds of the Internal Revenue S more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Sens. Kaine, Schumer, and Schiff Push for Vote on Iran War Powers Resolution * Washington, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined Senator Tim Kaine (D-Va.) and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) in announcing that they will force a vote in the coming days on their War Powers Resolution to ensure any U.S. participation in hostilities against Iran is explicitly authorized  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Florida, issued the following news release on Feb. 27, 2026: * * * On National Day of Reading, Rep. Frost Highlights Surging School Book Bans and Reintroduces Fight Book Bans Act The "Fight Book Bans Act" Led by Reps. Frost, Wilson, and Raskin Would Provide Federal Funds to Schools Fighting Off Book Bans * On National Day of Reading, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10), joined by Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) and Congressman Jami more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Frederica Wilson, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * On National Day of Reading, Rep. Wilson Highlights Surging School Book Bans and Reintroduces Fight Book Bans Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. -On National Day of Reading, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) joined Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) and Congressman Jamie Raskin (MD-08) to reintroduce the Fight Book Bans Act in response to a dramatic rise in school book censorship. Nearly 7,000  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news: * * * Pressley, Markey, Booker, Hirono Introduce SPARK Act to Supercharge Minority Entrepreneurship Nationwide * Bill Text (PDF) | One-Pager (PDF) WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), alongside Senators Edward J. Markey (D-MA), Mazie Hirono (D-HI) and Cory Booker (D-NJ), introduced the Strengthening Place-based Access, Resources, and Knowledge (SPARK) Act to spur entrepreneurship and inc more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on Disaster Management, District of Columbia and Census released the following testimony by Dylan Hedtler-Gaudette, acting vice president of policy and government affairs at the Project On Government Oversight, from a Feb. 10, 2026, hearing entitled "Examining Fraud and Foreign Influence in State and Federal Programs": * * * Chairman Hawley, Ranking Member Kim, and Members of the Committee, thank you for  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Q&A: Fighting Fraud is Civics 101 * Q: What motivates your crusade to root out fraud? A: As America celebrates the 250 th year of our nation's independence, we're obligated - as 21 st century beneficiaries of our 18 th century patriotic predecessors - to protect and uphold the American experiment for future generations. The brave patriots who declared independence from the powerful British emp more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Washington, issued the following news: * * * Ranking Member Jayapal Statement on the Release of a Single Father she Met with in Immigration Detention * SEATTLE, WA -U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Ranking Member of the Immigration, Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee, released the following statement regarding the release of Juan, a detained immigrant she met with at the Northwest Detention Center last week. "I'm thr more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, ranking member of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 27, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Lofgren Appalled by Trump Administration's Attacks on Anthropic Today, the Trump administration ordered federal agencies to stop using technology from the artificial intelligence company Anthropic immediately. Anthropic's Claude AI model has been heavily integrated into the Pentagon's operations. Wh more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 27, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Raskin Demands Records From Secretary Lutnick, Son Over Appearance of Tariff Profiteering Trump Commerce Secretary's Family May Have Cashed In On Unlawful Tariffs Later Struck Down by Supreme Court * Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, is demanding answers from Commerce Secretary more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed & Kim Demand Public Disclosure of World Liberty Financials' Beneficial Owners * WASHINGTON, DC - Who are the beneficial owners of World Liberty Financial (WLF) and who profits when investor cash is funneled to the firm? It is a straightforward question and U.S. Senators Jack Reed (D-RI) and Andy Kim (D-NJ), two leading U.S. Senators on the Senate Banking Committee, say the American public d more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Barry Moore, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Barry Moore supports SAVE America Act to strengthen election integrity * Washington, D.C.- Congressman Barry Moore (AL-01) is supporting the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act, legislation introduced by Congressman Chip Roy (TX-21) to strengthen election integrity and ensure only U.S. citizens vote in federal elections. "American elections should only be decided by America more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Nikki Budzinski, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on Feb. 27, 2026: * * * Budzinski Statement on VA Changing Course on Disability Rating Rule Following Democratic Pressure SPRINGFIELD, IL - Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Technology Modernization released the following statement after the Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) rescinded a recently published Interim  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Chu Joins Sen. Warren, Rep. Sherman, 160+ Lawmakers in Introducing the Direct File Act Guaranteeing Free, Easy Tax Filing * The Direct File Act would reverse Trump administration decision to cancel Direct File, building on widely successful pilot If fully implemented, Direct File is projected to save families up to $23 billion annually in fees, time, and tax credits Bill One-Pager (PDF) (lin more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Garamendi Statement on Trump's State of the Union * WASHINGTON, DC- Today, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA-08) released the following statement after President Trump's State of the Union address: "In lie after lie, Trump told the American people that the economy is better, our streets are safer, and he's strengthened America's footing on the global stage, but this couldn't be further fr more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Garamendi, Sen. Warren Join 160 Lawmakers to Introduce the Direct File Act to Guarantee Free, Easy Tax Filing for Americans * Bill One-Pager (PDF) (link is external) | Bill Text (PDF) (link is external) WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08), U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Chris Coons (D-De.), and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Ranking Member of the Senate Finance C more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Adelita S. Grijalva, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Grijalva Statement on New Development in Proposed Detention Facility in Marana, AZ Tucson, AZ -- Congresswoman Adelita S. Grijalva released the following statement after ICE published a sole-source agreement with Management and Training Corporation, a private for-profit company, to provide detention services at a former state prison in Marana, Arizona. The agreement confirms prior report more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Mike Levin, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Mike Levin Opposes Trump Administration's Moves to Open California's Coast to Offshore Drilling * February 27, 2026 Washington, D.C.-Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) released the following statement after the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) declared its intent to offer oil and gas leasing in California: "We won't tolerate the Trump Administration's intent to auction off California's more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Derek Tran, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Representative Tran Celebrates Restoration of Disabled Veterans' Access to Affordable Health Care * Washington, DC - U.S. Representative Derek Tran (CA-45) joined over 60 House colleagues in a letter to the Trump Administration's Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) decrying a proposed rule change which would make it more difficult for disabled Veterans to access essential health care. At the urgin more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Lee, Bonamici, Bynum Introduce Legislation to Reopen Office for Students and Young Consumers * PITTSBURGH, PA - FEBRUARY 27, 2026 -Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) alongside Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) and Janelle Bynum (OR-05), introduced legislation to reestablish the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) Office for Students and Young Consumers. The Trump  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen Calls on Trump Administration to Reopen the Global Entry Program, Maintain TSA PreCheck * Letter Condemns Secretary Noem For Abusing Authority To Undermine Travel And Tourism For Political Purposes WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) sent a letter urging Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem to immediately reopen the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) G more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Tim Scott highlights end of debanking, calls for balanced bank regulation * WASHINGTON -U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC), Chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, this week applauded recent progress ending debanking practices and removing "reputation risk" from federal bank supervision, urging regulators to restore balance and ensure rules support both financial stability and economic growth. more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 27, 2026: * * * Senator Murray on the Latest Status of the Disaster Relief Fund Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement on news that--after spending the last year holding up disaster aid and weakening FEMA-- Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi No more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * STATEMENT FROM CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE ON RUMORED ICE DETENTION CELLS IN ROCHESTER FEDERAL BUILDING * (Rochester, N.Y.)-Today, Congressman Joe Morelle released the following statement: "We are unequivocally opposed to ICE installing detention cells in downtown Rochester, steps from a daycare and surrounded by homes and businesses. "The Trump administration is moving forward in secret, with no more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * STATEMENT FROM CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE ON THE INHUMANE TREATMENT OF OMAR RAMOS-JIMENEZ * (Rochester, N.Y.)-Today, Congressman Joe Morelle released the following statement in response to the denial of Omar Ramos-Jimenez's release from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody (link is external) : "The Constitution is clear: due process is for all persons. Not some. Not a few. All. I more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: * * * Sullivan, Begich Welcome TotalEnergies to Alaska LNG Coalition * Company signs LOI for 2 MTPA of LNG WASHINGTON -U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan and Congressman Nick Begich (both R-Alaska) today welcomed an announcement from Glenfarne, the majority owner and developer of the Alaska LNG project, that it has signed a letter of intent with TotalEnergies, one of the world's largest energy companies, for the  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Nicholas J. Begich III, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: * * * Sullivan, Begich Welcome TotalEnergies to Alaska LNG Coalition * WASHINGTON -U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan and Congressman Nick Begich (both R-Alaska) today welcomed an announcement from Glenfarne, the majority owner and developer of the Alaska LNG project, that it has signed a letter of intent with TotalEnergies, one of the world's largest energy companies, for the offtake of two million tonne more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Joint Economic Committee, posted the following news release on Feb. 26, 2026: * * * UPDATED DATA: American families have already paid more than $1,700 each in tariff costs since Trump entered office. Following the Supreme Court's decision today to overturn Trump's tariffs, the Joint Economic Committee - Minority released an updated report estimating that American families have already paid more than $1,700 each  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen, Banking Committee Democrats Press Bondi and Bessent to Investigate Binance Following Reports of Flouting Sanctions, US Law * Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), a senior member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, led his Democratic colleagues on the Committee in pressing the U.S. Treasury and Justice Departments to investigate reports that Binance  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, posted the following news release on Feb. 27, 2026: * * * Van Hollen, Banking Committee Democrats Press Bondi and Bessent to Investigate Binance Following Reports of Flouting Sanctions, US Law Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), a senior member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, led his Democratic colleagues on the Commit more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen, Markey Demand Hegseth Stop Pressure Campaign Against Anthropic for Refusing to Enable Mass Surveillance and Autonomous Warfare * Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), member of the Appropriations Committee, and Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth urging the Department o more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Video: Kaine Speaks on Senate Floor on His Bipartisan War Powers Resolution to Stop Unauthorized War in Iran * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Armed Services and Senate Foreign Relations Committees, spoke on the Senate floor on his bipartisan War Powers Resolution to ensure any U.S. participation in hostilities against Iran is explicitly authorized by Co more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * VIDEO: On Senate Floor, Hirono Celebrates Mahina Olelo Hawaii * ~Watch Senator Hirono's Remarks HERE ~ WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI,) took to the Senate floor to celebrate Mahina Olelo Hawaii, Hawaiian Language Month. Ahead of the nation's 250 th anniversary, Hirono celebrated Native language revitalization, highlighting the importance of Native communities in telling the more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner Condemns Pentagon Pressure Campaign, Raises Concerns about Politicized Directive Targeting Anthropic * WASHINGTON - U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following statement regarding recent actions and statements by the administration targeting a leading AI company: "As one of Congress' most vocal proponents for the modern more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Banking Committee Democrats Press Bondi and Bessent to Investigate Binance Following Reports of Flouting Sanctions, US Law * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), a member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, joined his Democratic colleagues on the Committee in pressing the U.S. Treasury and Justice Departments to investigate reports that Binance is fac more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Kaine Introduce Direct File Act to Guarantee Free, Easy Tax Filing for Americans * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) joined over 150 lawmakers in introducing the Direct File Act, new legislation that would reverse the Trump administration's decision to end the highly successful Direct File program -which allowed taxpayers to file their taxes online, for  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Kaine Introduce Direct File Act to Guarantee Free, Easy Tax Filing for Americans * WASHINGTON - U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) joined over 150 lawmakers in introducing the Direct File Act, new legislation that would reverse the Trump administration's decision to end the highly successful Direct File program -which allowed taxpayers to file their taxes online, for free, a more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Kaine Press MSHA on Response to Mining Accident * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) sent a letter to the U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) regarding the agency's response to a mining accident in West Virginia in November 2025 that resulted in the tragic death of a miner. The letter stems from concern that MSHA staffing shortages are hampe more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Kaine Press MSHA on Response to Mining Accident * WASHINGTON - U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) sent a letter to the U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) regarding the agency's response to a mining accident in West Virginia in November 2025 that resulted in the tragic death of a miner. The letter stems from concern that MSHA staffing shortages are hampering th more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren on Paramount Winning Warner Bros. Bidding War * "What did Trump officials tell the Netflix CEO today at the White House?" Washington, D.C. - Today, in response to the news that Paramount won the bidding war for Warner Bros. after Netflix dropped out, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) released the following statement: "A Paramount Skydance-Warner Bros. merger is an antitrus more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Warren Statement on Trump Administration's Labeling American Company a Supply Chain Risk United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, released the following statement: "Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth are trying to extort an American comp more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 27, 2026: * * * Warren, Van Hollen, Merkley, Shaheen, Lujan, Kim, and Wyden: Treasury Fails to Answer Why Trump Administration Made It Easier for Drug Cartels to Launder Millions Senators release new response from Treasury ignoring basic questions about its decision to gut a landmark bipartisan law meant to crack do more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Sen. Schiff Sounds the Alarm on DHS's $140+ Million in Spending for Deadly Weapons * "We wanted to go through DHS's contracting records and document just how much they're spending to militarize this new police force, this palace guard of the president's that is wreaking such havoc in our cities. And we found dramatic increases in spending on weapons." Washington, DC - Last night, U.S. Sen more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch Urges Action Against Trump's Threats to Undermine 2026 Elections * Welch joins Senate Rules Committee Democrats for a forum exposing President Trump's attempts to "take over" federal elections WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, joined Senate Rules Committee Ranking Member Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Senate Rules C more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Katherine Clark, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Whip Clark: The Care Economy Is "The Heart Of Our Agenda" * LEESBURG, VA -Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined Democratic Women's Caucus Chair Teresa Leger Fernandez (NM-3), Rep. Debbie Dingell (MI-6), Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (OR-1), and Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51) to discuss House Democrats' plan to fix America's broken care economy. Below is a transcript of her remarks: "We j more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Whitehouse, Durbin Demand Investigation of DOJ Decision to Block Civil Rights Probe into ICE Shooting of Renee Good * New letter to DOJ Inspector General and Office of Professional Responsibility questions improper and politically motivated decision by DOJ and FBI to close use-of-force investigation Washington, D.C. - Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Senate Judic more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Young, Cantwell Reintroduce Future of AI Innovation Act * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) reintroduced the Future of AI Innovation Act, legislation to ensure U.S. leadership in the global race to develop artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies. The legislation promotes strong partnerships between government, business, and academ more PR