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On Friday’s show: The U.S. Department of Justice has created a new “Anti-Weaponization Fund” as a way to compensate victims of “weaponization and lawfare.” Two police officers who defended the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, have filed a lawsuit to stop payouts from the fund from going to those attackers. Now, Houston Rep. Lizzie Fletcher has introduced a bill related to the fund, which she calls a "perversion of our system of justice." She explains what her bill would do. Listen to the interview here. View this article in Houston Public Media.
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WASHINGTON – U.S. Reps. Dina Titus (D-NV) and Don Beyer (D-VA) today introduced the Arlington National Cemetery Viewshed Protection Act to explicitly prohibit construction of President Trump’s proposed “Triumphal Arch” outside Arlington National Cemetery in Northern Virginia. Rep. Dina Titus, Co-Chair of the Congressional Humanities Caucus, who previously led challenges to the Trump Administration’s illegal schemes to fund the arch using the National Endowment for the Humanities budget, said: “As President Trump strips away the necessary safety nets from Americans who are struggling to a
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Yesterday, I was honored to join President Trump in the Oval Office for the signing of my bill, the Medal of Sacrifice Act.
Following April Flooding Damage, Congresswoman Gwen Moore Pushes for Federal Aid In a letter to President Trump, Congresswoman Moore and her colleagues urged the Administration to approve Governor Evers’ request for an emergency disaster declaration after communities throughout the state, including in Milwaukee, experienced flooding damage in April. Several of her constituents experienced damage to their homes from flooding both last August and in April 2026. The Members wrote: “In April, communities around the state experienced heavy rainfall and severe weather events across multiple days
For Immediate Release Contact: Alayah Phipps May 29, 2026 202-813-2793 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT MOURNS THE PASSING OF JAZZ LEGEND SONNY ROLLINS U.S. Virgin Islands — Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett released the following statement on the passing of saxophone legend Sonny Rollins: "The world has lost one of the greatest jazz musicians of our time, and the Virgin Islands has lost one of its most celebrated sons. Sonny Rollins was born to parents who carried the spirit of these islands with them
For Immediate Release Contact: Alayah Phipps May 29, 2026 202-813-2793 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT MOURNS THE PASSING OF COACH ARTHUR "JIMO" JAMISON U.S. Virgin Islands — Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett released the following statement on the passing of former Charlotte Amalie High School Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Arthur "Jimo" Jamison Sr.: "The Virgin Islands has lost one of its great pillars. Coach Arthur 'Jimo' Jamison was more than a coach, he was a builder of people. For dec
Today, U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) announced she secured $67,881,860 in federal grant funding for the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor to support a wide range of research initiatives, including aging, nursing, neurological disorders, cancer, and more. The funding comes from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and was made possible by Congresswoman Dingell’s advocacy. “This funding will bolster the University of Michigan’s leadership in research and innovation,” said Congresswoman Dingell. “These federal grants are a powerful investment in the health, safety
ADELANTO, CA – Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) today conducted an unannounced congressional oversight visit at the Adelanto ICE Processing Center, where he inspected the facility's medical unit, dining hall, kitchen, library, and housing areas as part of his ongoing oversight of immigration detention facilities and federal ICE and CBP enforcement operations. The visit comes as Rep. Gomez continues to defend his authority as a Member of Congress to conduct oversight of immigration detention facilities. Last year, Rep. Gomez helped lead a federal lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration'
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Carlos A. Giménez (FL-28) and Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) introduced the bipartisan Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) Online Act, legislation requiring online sellers to clearly disclose a product’s country of origin and the seller’s principal place of business. Currently, many products sold in stores must disclose their country of origin, but those requirements are not consistently applied to online sales. The COOL Online Act closes this loophole by ensuring consumers have access to the same information when shopping online. “American con
Washington, D.C. – 5/29/26… Today, Reps. Mike Lawler (NY-17), Andrew Garbarino (NY-02), Dan Goldman (NY-10), and Sen. Gillibrand (NY) led 26 of their colleagues in a bipartisan bicameral letter to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to expand cancer screening coverage under the World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP) for 9/11 responders and survivors. The letter specifically advocates for coverage of PSA testing and skin cancer examinations, something residents and the first responder community in the Hudson Valley need easier access to. For years, the WTCHP has provided c
VILLANUEVA, N.M. — Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández (NM-03) joined community leaders, local families, and philanthropic partners in Villanueva, NM, to celebrate a $562,500 federal Community Project Funding investment for the El Valle Community Center and Library she secured. With music, food, and some big checks, the community celebrated the successful completion of matching funds that will help bring critical renovations and improvements to the historic center. Leger Fernández secured the $562,500 investment through the FY24 Community Project Funding process. Since coming to Congress, s
WASHINGTON, DC - Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach (MN-07) joined over twenty of her colleagues on a resolution to recognize the mental health crisis facing America's agricultural producers and workforce. According to the National Rural Health Association, the suicide rate among farmers is 3.5 times higher than the general population. This bill would designate May 29th of this year as "Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day," recognizing the unique pressures faced by farmers, ranchers, and farmworkers across the country and raising awareness about the resources available to those in need. "
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee that oversees the Kennedy Center, released the following statement after a federal judge ordered the removal of President Trump’s name from the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and blocked the administration’s plan to close the venue for two years beginning in July: Donald Trump tried to slap his name on the Kennedy Center like it was one of his tacky hotels, and today a federal judge made clear what we have been saying from the start: he had no legal authority to do it.
Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-08) introduced a House resolution recognizing May as Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness Month. Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a condition characterized by difficulties in regulating emotion and is estimated to effect 14 million Americans nationwide. "For too long, borderline personality disorder has been misunderstood, misdiagnosed, or simply ignored," said Congresswoman Escobar. "Recognizing May as BPD Awareness Month is about changing that: bringing this conversation into the light, honoring those livi
WASHINGTON — On Thursday, Speaker Johnson hosted the "Spirit of Louisiana" Community Awards Ceremony in Bossier City, honoring Congressional Commendation recipients from Louisiana’s Fourth Congressional District. “This is something we look forward to every year, the Spirit of Louisiana Awards. And so, we gave it to some very fitting recipients as you saw, people who have contributed so much to their local communities and to the state and the nation in so many ways,” Speaker Johnson said. "And one of the great joys of being the Representative for Louisiana's Fourth Congressional District is
BAKERSFIELD, CA – Today, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) hosted U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins at Allied Potato for a roundtable discussion on the challenges facing Central Valley farmers, ranchers, and producers. The event brought together agricultural leaders from across the region to discuss key industry priorities and celebrate USDA’s finalizing of the Assistance for Specialty Crops Farmers (ASCF) program. This will provide $1.625 billion in payments to eligible specialty crop producers to help offset rising input costs and market disruptions—$625 million
Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) was joined by Lawrence Mayor Brian DePeña and state and city leaders to highlight $1.2 million in federal funding she secured to upgrade the Joseph W. Casey and Daisy Street Bridges. “These bridges carry more than 23,500 vehicles every day, connecting residents to jobs, schools, and opportunity, and they were crumbling. It took a community that refused to accept that, led by Lawrence High School students who organized and demanded action,” said Congresswoman Trahan. “With strong partners in Mayor DePeña, city leaders, and our state delegation, we secu
On May 22nd, U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24) voted to advance the BUILD America 250 Act out of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, where Carbajal serves as a senior member. The BUILD America 250 is a bipartisan, five-year surface transportation reauthorization bill that invests in America’s roads, bridges, transit, rail transportation, and highway and motor carrier safety programs. “To build an economy that works for everyone and lowers costs, we need reliable infrastructure. While I helped write and pass the historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, there is
May 29, 2026 Friend, Welcome back to the Pfluger Fly-By, a weekly roundup of the work I am doing to represent you and our commun
Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) participated in a business roundtable on Wednesday, co-hosted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Greater Beaumont Chamber of Commerce and the Port of Beaumont. The discussion brought together business leaders, community stakeholders, and industry representatives from across Southeast Texas to discuss key issues impacting economic growth, including tax policy, infrastructure investment, permitting reform, workforce development, and international trade. “Southeast Texas helps power the American economy,” said Congressman Babin. "From
Rep. Don Beyer today introduced the Arlington National Cemetery Viewshed Protection Act, legislation that would prohibit President Trump’s proposed arch project, along with co-lead Rep. Dina Titus and 31 additional cosponsors. Beyer also pressed Trump Administration officials for details and studies on potential traffic impacts if construction proceeds. Trump’s arch proposal relies on illegal manipulations of funding without congressional authorization and violates the Commemorative Works Act. As the Trump Administration makes spurious, absurd arguments to support proceeding with constructio
At the core of the American dream is homeownership. The home is where we grow as families, unwind after a hard day’s work, feel safe and enjoy privacy. Homeownership often changes the lives of struggling families. A big day in my family’s life came several years after my parents divorced, leaving my mother to raise my sister and I in several different apartment complexes before she was able to buy a small house in a good neighborhood. That affected what schools we would go to, the friends we would make and our outlook on life. The friends I made, whose families varied from working class to
WASHINGTON, DC — On May 27, 2026, Representatives Kevin Mullin (CA-15), Zoe Lofgren (CA-18), Luz Rivas (CA-29), and George Whitesides (CA-27) made an unannounced oversight visit to the California City Detention Center, the largest facility in California operated by U.S. Customs... The post ICE Detention Center Oversight Visit appeared first on Congressman Kevin Mullin.
LAS VEGAS, NV – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) hosted a joint press conference with Congresswoman Susie Lee (D-NV-03) and former U.S. Air Force Sergeant Dave Crete to announce the upcoming introduction of the Sergeant Dave Crete Fighting for the Overlooked Recognition of Groups Operating in Toxic Test Environments in Nevada (FORGOTTEN) Veterans Act. […] The post Sen. Rosen, Rep. Susie Lee Announce Introduction of Bill to Support Veterans Exposed to Radiation in Nevada appeared first on Jacky Rosen.
Government Accountability Office (GAO) announces investigation into transfer of defaulted student loan portfolio from Education Department (ED) to Treasury Department, other interagency agreements Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, […] The post Following Murray, Warren Request, Independent Government Watchdog Expands Investigation Into Trump Admin Efforts to Dismantle Education Department appeared first
Airports receiving federal funds include those in Ashland, Eugene, Hermiston, La Grande, Pendleton, Portland, Prineville, Salem, and Scappoose Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, as well as U.S. Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Val Hoyle (OR-04) Andrea Salinas (OR-06), and Maxine Dexter (OR-03), announced that nine Oregon airports will receive a combined federal investment of […] The post Oregon Airports to Receive $14.5 Million in Federal Investments appeared first on Merkley.