WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Rep. Mark Alford, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Alford Secures F-15E Strike Eagle Mission in Historic Victory for Whiteman Air Force Base and the 442d Fighter Wing * RAYMORE, MO -Congressman Mark Alford today announced a major victory for Whiteman Air Force Base, the 442d Fighter Wing, and communities across Missouri's Fourth Congressional District following the Department of the Air Force's approval of the enterprise definition, site survey criteria, and candidate location for the Air Force Res more PR

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Rep. Yassamin Ansari, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Ansari Calls for Closure of the Dilley ICE Detention Center & Release of Families in Detention * DILLEY, TX -Yesterday, Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) conducted a congressional oversight visit to the Dilley Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Detention Center alongside Representative Joaquin Castro (TX-20) and members of the Democratic Women's Caucus, FWD.us and Families Belong Together calling for the immediate release of the wome more PR

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * At Center for American Progress, Cortez Masto Condemns Trump's Mass Deportation Agenda, Shares Vision for the Future * ***VIDEO AVAILABLE FTP for TV stations of her remarks is available here. Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) gave the keynote address at the Center for American Progress for their immigration event, The Cruelty Must End: Better Immigration Policies for a Stronger America. In her remarks more PR

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * At Spotlight Forum, Murray Highlights Unacceptable ICE Detention Conditions, Detention Tactics; Murray Continues Push for Accountability and Reform * ICYMI: Senator Murray Calls on ICE to Stop Deportation of Seattle Small Business Owner, Return Him to Washington State ***WATCH: Senator Murray's full questioning Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, joined Senator Dick Durbin's (D more PR

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Baldwin, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Counter Trump's Attacks on American Elections * WASHINGTON, D.C. - As President Donald Trump escalates his efforts to interfere in the administration of American elections ahead of the upcoming 2026 midterms, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and her colleagues introduced legislation to protect voters and combat unlawful election interference attempts. The Stop Harassment and Intimidations in Elections throu more PR

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Bennet Statement on Voting Against the Confirmation of Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence * Washington, D.C. -Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, released the following statement after he voted not to approve President Trump's nomination of Jay Clayton to serve as the Director of National Intelligence: "I'm concerned Jay Clayton lacks the independence necessary to succe more PR

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Blackburn to Newsmax: Senate Should Remain Until SAVE America Act Passes * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) called on the Senate to remain in session until it passes the SAVE America Act during an appearance on Newsmax's Wake Up America. Last week, Senator Blackburn led her colleagues in taking to the Senate floor to urge the Senate to pass the bill following President Trump's address to the nation on election more PR

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * BREAKING: Rosen Passes Resolution Opposing Ghislaine Maxwell Pardon Ahead of Todd Blanche Judiciary Vote * In February, Senator Rosen Introduced A Resolution That Would Oppose Any Presidential Clemency For Ghislaine Maxwell, A Convicted Child Trafficker Watch the Full Video HERE WASHINGTON, DC - Today, ahead of Todd Blanche's expected confirmation vote in the Senate Judiciary Committee tomorrow, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) took to the Senate fl more PR

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Cantwell Joins 250+ Congressional Democrats in Federal Court Fight to Protect Mifepristone Access and Women's Healthcare * #Case could impose a nationwide ban on mifepristone prescriptions via telemedicine, which 1 in 4 abortion patients use to receive care; Medication abortion - which typically requires mifepristone - accounts for over 60% of WA abortions WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), ranking member of the Senate Com more PR

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Cantwell, Colleagues Demand Answers About Trump's Plans to Unlawfully Send ICE, Other Federal Agents to Polling Sites During Midterm Elections #Voters may see federal agents at ballot drop boxes and polling places this November, according to thousands of records uncovered at ICE, CBP; U.S. law prohibits voter intimidation or deploying armed federal agents, military to polling places - U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell, ranking member of the Senate  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Rep. Sean Casten, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Casten, 17 House Democrats Scrutinize New Trump Coal Plant * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Representative Sean Casten (IL-06) led 17 House Democrats in a letter to Department of Energy Secretary Chris Wright scrutinizing DOE's decision to award $18.5 million for the construction of a new coal plant to a QAnon conspiracy theorist with no relevant experience. "We are especially concerned about the apparent lack of due diligence conducted by your Department more PR

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release on July 29, 2026: * * * Committee Passes Barrasso Bill to Unleash Wyoming Coal Production Today, the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee passed U.S. Senator John Barrasso's (R-Wyo.) bill to reduce barriers to coal leasing and unleash American coal production. The legislation extends the bonus payment period for coal mine leases from five to ten years, allowing coal companies to defer payment on a portion of their investment until after new  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN AND DEMOCRATIC VETERANS DEMAND TRANSPARENCY ON IRAN WAR CASUALTIES * Congressman Pat Ryan and Democratic Veterans Demand Transparency on Iran War Casualties When Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified before Congress earlier this year, Rep. Ryan slammed his handling of a deadly Iranian drone strike that killed six US troops in Kuwait WASHINGTON, DC - Following disturbing reports that the Department of Defense removed the names more PR

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney Releases 2026 Supporting Commonsense American and Family Values Plan Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today released her 2026 Supporting Commonsense American and Family Values Plan, outlining her legislative priorities to protect the sanctity of life, defend women's rights, safeguard children, combat anti-American ideologies, and uphold the principles that have long defined the United States. The 2026 Supporting Commonse more PR

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Daines, MSU Football Celebrate Historic FCS Championship at the White House * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Steve Daines and the Montana State University football team today celebrated their historic FCS championship win with a packed day in Washington D.C. They started off the morning with an interview on NewsNation and then went to the White House to visit with President Trump. Following the White House, the team, including Coach Vigen and Pres more PR

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement on July 28, 2026: * * * DeLauro Statement on the Trump Administration Finally Bowing to Pressure and Releasing Global Vaccine Aid Funding House Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-03) issued the following statement after the State Department notified Congress of its intent to release $600 million in lawfully appropriated funding for Gavi, an international organization that sup more PR

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- The Senate Select Committee on Intelligence released the following testimony by Jay Clayton, President Trump's nominee to be director of national intelligence, from a July 15, 2026, confirmation hearing: * * * Chairman Cotton, Vice Chairman Warner, and distinguished members of the committee, I am honored to appear before you today as the nominee to be the next Director of National Intelligence. First and foremost, I would like to thank President Trump for placing his continued trust and confidence in me. I am deeply hu more PR

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth Slams Trump Administration for Inhumane ICE Detention Conditions in Illinois and Nationwide * U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today called out the Trump Administration's inhumane conditions in United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facilities, where detainees have been subjected to overcrowding, inadequate medical care and abusive treatment. During her questioning at U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durb more PR

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth, Blackburn Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Counter People's Republic of China's 'Gray-Zone' Aggression Against Indo-Pacific Partners * July 29, 2026 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)-a member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee (SFRC)-and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) today introduced bipartisan legislation to improve our nation's capabilities to counter the People's Republic of China's (PRC) intimidation an more PR

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth, Markey, Colleagues Raise Alarm About Trump's Threats to Send ICE, Other Federal Agents to Polling Sites During November Elections * Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) joined U.S. Senator Edward J. Markey (D-MA) and 10 colleagues in demanding answers on whether the Trump Administration plans to deploy armed federal law enforcement officers at polling sites during the November 2026 elections. Beginning in October 2025, the Demo more PR

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Emmer, Minnesota Republican Delegation Applaud President Trump, Secretary Rubio, and Secretary Mullin for Deporting a Convicted Child Rapist Following Walz's Pardon * WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06), Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach (MN-07), and Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) joined Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) in sending a letter to President Donald J. Trump, Secretary Rubio, and Secretary Mullin, thanking them for their dec more PR

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Garamendi, Sherman, Beyer: Congress Must Reject Dangerous Trump-Saudi Nuclear Deal Without Safeguards * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Middle East and North Africa Brad Sherman (CA-32), and the co-chairs of the Nuclear Weapons and Arms Control Working Group in the House of Representatives, Representative John Garamendi (CA-08) and Representative Don Beyer (VA-08), issued the following st more PR

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Demands Answers On Trump Administration Plan To Shutter New York Export-Import Bank Office * U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand demanded answers from the Trump administration regarding its planned closure of the New York regional office of the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM). The office helps businesses in 10 states - including New York - expand into overseas markets and finance their export activity, helping to mainta more PR

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Hawley Exposes Fauci's Self-Dealings, Fauci Pleads the Fifth * WASHINGTON -Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) grilled Dr. Anthony Fauci in a Senate Homeland Security Committee hearing over his self-dealings, pursuit of awards and cash prizes, and illegal use of federal employees and resources amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Fauci pled the Fifth each time, refusing to answer any of Senator Hawley's questions. Fauci even pled the Fifth when Sena more PR

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich Statement Opposing Jay Clayton's Nomination for Director of National Intelligence * WASHINGTON -U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, released the following statement in response to the Senate's confirmation of Jay Clayton, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, to be the Director of National Intelligence (DNI). "I voted against Mr. Clayton's nomination to  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Hickenlooper, Duckworth, Colleagues Reintroduce Bill to Codify Right to In Vitro Fertilization * Right to IVF Act would protect access to fertility treatments and reproductive health in a Post-Roe America Legislative push comes as President Trump has ignored his campaign promise for free IVF for all Americans for two years WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper recently joined Tammy Duckworth and the entire Senate Democratic Caucus to  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher, Members of Congress Hold Press Conference Following Oversight Visit To Dilley ICE Detention Center * Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) joined Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) and members of the House Democratic Women's Caucus (DWC) at a press conference with FWD.US and Families Belong Together, following their visit to the Dilley Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Detention Center. The over more PR

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: During Interview with WKBK's Dan Mitchell, Senator Hassan Discusses the Rising Costs Facing New Hampshire Families * KEENE - U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan joined WKBK's Dan Mitchell to discuss the rising costs that New Hampshire families are facing because of President Trump. In the interview, Senator Hassan highlighted the new Joint Economic Committee - Minority report that shows that New Hampshire families have spent $4,400 more on goo more PR

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Rep. Ronny Jackson Highlights the Need to Protect America's Troops on the Digital Battlefield in New Op-ed * WASHINGTON -In an opinion editorial published by Breaking Defense, Representative Ronny Jackson (TX-13) highlighted the growing national security threat posed by ubiquitous technical surveillance (UTS) and the need to better protect America's servicemembers from digital vulnerabilities. He explains how commercially available data can e more PR

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Blumenthal Introduce Bill to Strengthen Social Security * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) joined U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) in introducing the Social Security 2100 Act, legislation to increase Social Security benefits and make the critical system financially stable throughout the 21st Century. As our nation's bedrock social insurance program, Social Security is the most important source of retirement more PR

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Merkley Statement on Senate Advancing Russia Sanctions Proposal * Washington, D.C. - Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley issued the following statement after the Senate voted to advance bipartisan legislation to crack down on Russia's ability to fund its war in Ukraine: "Putin is an authoritarian who violates the foundational principle of the international order: respect for sovereign borders. Russia's advance has largely stalled, while Ukraine has  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla Statement Opposing Confirmation of Jay Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) issued the following statement after voting against the confirmation of Jay Clayton to serve as Director of National Intelligence. "Acting Director of National Intelligence Bill Pulte and former Director Tulsi Gabbard abused our intelligence community to feed President Trump's election co more PR

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Pallone Convenes Local Immigration Leaders as NJ Ranks Eighth in Nation for Arrests by Trump's ICE * RED BANK, N.J. -New Jersey now ranks eighth in the nation for immigration arrests, with arrests increasing 159 percent since President Donald Trump's return to office, according to the Deportation Data Project. Against that backdrop, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today convened the Deputy Mayor of Red Bank, Kate Triggiano, and immig more PR

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Pallone Demands Answers from SpaceXAI About Its Data Center Threats to Tennessee & Mississippi Communities * Top Energy and Commerce Committee Democrat Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) sent a letter to SpaceXAI Founder and CEO Elon Musk demanding answers for the threats that the company's Colossus 1 and Colossus 2 data centers are posing to Tennessee and Mississippi communities. The letter comes as Americans are increasingly concerned about the ra more PR

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee released the following testimony by Dylan Hedtler-Gaudette, acting vice-president of policy and government affairs at the Project on Government Oversight, from a July 15, 2026, hearing entitled "Exposing Fraud in America": * * * Chairman Paul, Ranking Member Peters, and members of the committee: It is my pleasure to testify before you today and to share ideas on how to address the issue of waste, fraud, abuse, and corruption in the federal government. My na more PR

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Merkley Presses Secretary Burgum on Misusing National Park Service Funding for America 250 * Washington, D.C. - Today, Senate Interior-Environment Appropriations Subcommittee Ranking Member Jeff Merkley (D-OR)-the lead Democrat overseeing funding for the U.S. Department of the Interior-demanded Interior Secretary Doug Burgum provide urgent answers about the use of National Park Service (NPS) federal funds during America's 250th celebr more PR

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Craig Hosts Unsung Heroes Recognition Event to Honor CD2 Labor Unions * BURNSVILLE, MN - Yesterday, U.S. Representative Angie Craig hosted her inaugural Unsung Heroes Recognition Event in Burnsville to honor union workers in Minnesota's Second District. Rep. Craig was joined by Minnesota labor leaders to highlight their collective support for working class wins. "Labor is the backbone of Minnesota's economy, but right now it's under attack," more PR

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Eric Burlison Releases Statement on President Trump's UAP NDA Directive * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congressman Eric Burlison (MO-07) today released the following statement regarding President Trump's directive waiving certain nondisclosure agreements for individuals with information related to unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP): In light of President Trump directing the Department of War and the intelligence community to waive prior nondisclos more PR

WASHINGTON, July 30 (TNSrep) -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on July 28, 2026: * * * REPORT: Delaware families' costs up $3,000 under President Trump Housing, groceries, gas, electricity, and health care have all become more expensive for Delawareans - U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) today highlighted a new report from the congressional Joint Economic Committee (JEC) which found that rising prices have cost the average Delaware household more than $3,000 since President Trump took office. The JEC more PR

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Ricketts Supports Ending CAFE Standards to Lower Automobile Costs for Nebraskan Farmers and Consumers * U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) joined Senator Crapo (R-ID) and four of his senate colleagues to introduce the Restoring Affordability in Automobile Manufacturing (RAAM Act). This bill would permanently eliminate the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards. This would increase consumer choice and lower automobile prices for Nebraskans more PR

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Rep. Deborah Ross, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Ross, Foushee, Panetta Introduce Legislation to Support Foreign Language and International Education Programs * Washington, D.C. -Today, Representatives Deborah Ross (NC-02), Valerie Foushee (NC-04), and Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) introduced the Advancing International and Foreign Language Education Act to support foreign language and international education programs at colleges and universities by reauthorizing Title VI of the Higher Education A more PR

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Schatz Statement On Trump Administration Releasing $600 Million For Gavi To Provide Vaccines, Save Lives * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai'i), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on State and Foreign Operations, released the following statement after Secretary of State Marco Rubio took steps to provide $600 million in funding provided by Congress for Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. The funding will support Gavi's wor more PR

WASHINGTON, July 29 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * SCHUMER REVEALS: TRUMP'S IRAN WAR HAS ALREADY COST LOWER HUDSON VALLEY FAMILIES $122 MILLION MORE AT THE PUMP--AN EXTRA $504 PER HOUSEHOLD ON GAS ALONE * Average New York Household Has Spent Over $4,500 More Under Trump-Including $310 More On Groceries, $983 More On Housing & $241 More On Electricity, While Health Insurance Deductibles Have Jumped By Over $1,000 Schumer: Trump Promised Lower Costs-Then Stuck Familie more PR

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Cruz Sends Letter Urging Region-Specific Travel Advisory for Somaliland * U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health Policy, sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio urging the U.S. Department of State to establish a region-specific Travel Advisory that distinguishes Somaliland from Somalia. Below are highlights and excerpts from the letter: "The Department currently maint more PR

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Ossoff, Colleagues Pressuring Trump Admin to Release HIV/AIDS Prevention Funding to CDC * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is pressuring the Trump Administration to release funding for HIV/AIDS prevention to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Sen. Ossoff is leading a group of Senate colleagues in urging Secretary of State Marco Rubio to approve the transfer of $2 billion in funds meant for the President's Emerg more PR

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Schiff Presses Sable Offshore After Sidestepping Lawmakers' Questions, Refusal of Transparency * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) is demanding answers into Sable Offshore's efforts to restart oil drilling off the California coast after the company failed to provide sufficient answers to a May inquiry from multiple California Members of Congress into Sable's collaboration with the Trump administration to invoke th more PR

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Tim Scott honors the late Sen. Lindsey Graham in tribute at Columbia funeral * COLUMBIA, S.C. -U.S. Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) paid his respects to his friend and colleague, the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, in a tribute during a funeral service in Columbia today. Sen. Scott joined the late senator's friends, family, and colleagues to honor Sen. Graham's life and legacy of service. It is good to be home in South Carolina. We love when the world more PR

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on July 28, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Shaheen Speaks on Senate Floor in Support of the Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, spoke on the Senate floor in support of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026. This bill would impose mandatory sanctions against Russian political l more PR

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall: Dr. Fauci Lied to Americans & Destroyed Their Trust * Senator Marshall Joins Fox News' FOX & Friends Washington - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Brian Kilmeade on Fox News' FOX & Friends to discuss Dr. Anthony Fauci's hearing before the Senate to hold him accountable for the lies he told the President and the American public, the importance of a special counsel to investigate Dr. Fauci further, and the Trum more PR

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Murray Remarks on Trump & Republicans' Backward Funding Priorities * ***WATCH: Senator Murray's full remarks Washington, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, delivered the following remarks on appropriations and President Trump and Republicans' backward funding priorities at this afternoon's Senate Democratic leadership press conference. Senator Murray's remarks, as delivered more PR

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Shaheen Raises Concerns About USDA Rural Development Reorganization * U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee and Ranking Member of the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies (Ag-FDA) Appropriations Subcommittee, joined her colleagues in raising strong concerns about the plan to reorganize the Rural Development mission area at the U.S. Departm more PR

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Van Orden Secures CMS Approval Protecting Wisconsin Hospitals and Medicaid Funding * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the approval of Van Orden's request to grandfather the state's six percent hospital provider tax, preserving enhanced federal Medicaid funding for hospitals across Wisconsin. Prior to the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill, Congressman Van Orden urged Governor Tony Eve more PR

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch Files Amendment to Graham-Blumenthal Sanctions Bill * Amendment would reassert Congress' tariff authorities WASHINGTON, D.C.-U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today filed an amendment to the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act to remove language in Section 113 of the Act that could enable the Trump Administration to impose tariffs on any country, for any reason. As written, the legislation grants President Trump new authorities more PR

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden, Merkley Sound Alarm on USDA Rural Development Reorganization * Washington, D.C.-U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today said they joined their Senate Democratic colleagues Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and Peter Welch, D-Vt., Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Rural Development, Energy, and Credit, in raising strong concerns about the Trump administration's plan  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden, Merkley Sound Alarm on USDA Rural Development Reorganization * Washington, D.C.-U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today said they joined their Senate Democratic colleagues Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and Peter Welch, D-Vt., Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Rural Development, Energy, and Credit, in raising strong concerns about the Trump administration's pl more PR

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Young: China's Actions Show Why We Need to Build American Ships * Click here or above to watch Senator Young's floor speech. WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) spoke on the Senate floor about recent reports that indicate China is retrofitting cargo ships with deadly weapons, including long-range strike and surface-to-air missiles, drone launching systems, and radar and tracking systems. In his remarks, Young said these actions by  more PR