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Houston Jewish communal leaders held an important dialogue with elected officials Aug. 20 to share a mutual understanding and strengthen relationships amid the continuing rise of antisemitism. The Houston Jewish Community Leadership Forum and Elected Official Meet and Greet was put together by the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston, in partnership with local leaders of the Anti-Defamation League, American Jewish Committee, Holocaust Museum Houston and the Evelyn Rubenstein JCC. The two-hour morning event at the Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center was attended by elected officials on th

I rise today in support of my resolution reaffirming the enduring partnership between the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) and its eighteen members and the United States toward stability, prosperity and peace in the Pacific, and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States will continue to remain a strong, reliable and active partner in advancing a peaceful, resilient and prosperous Blue Pacific. The PIF is the Pacific Islands region’s premier political and economic policy organization, bringing together 18 member countries and four associate members to advance shared

U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (D-TX-28) introduced the Ratepayer Bill of Rights Act of 2026 earlier this week. Congressman Cuellar’s legislation would require data centers to disclose those demands, protect local water and electric services, and pay the costs created by data center construction and operations. The legislation would establish ten rights for communities affected by these projects: 1. The Right to Know a Data Center’s Demands. The public must be told how much electricity and water a covered project expects to use, where those resources will come from, and how demand may g

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11), a member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Military and Foreign Affairs, Congressman Gabe Amo (RI-01), Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02), and Senator Edward J. Markey (D-MA) led 134 of their colleagues in calling on Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought to immediately release $7.5 billion in international affairs funding, to include more than $3 billion in congressionally appropriated global health funding before it expires on September 30, 2026. In a bica

Originally published on August 24, 2026 by the SF Chronicle and written by Hannah Wiley. Satsuki Ina initially traveled to the National Archives facility in San Bruno 20 years ago in search of ship records of her family’s travels from... The post A treasure trove of West Coast history is housed in San Bruno. Federal officials want it closed appeared first on Congressman Kevin Mullin.

ITHACA, NY — Congressman Josh Riley (NY-19) is demanding answers from New York State Electricity & Gas (NYSEG) after the company used incorrect temperature data in certain billing calculations, resulting in adjustments that […]

Gallego says the entire ‘consultation’ process has been a sham ARIZONA – Today, U.S. Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) released the following statement after the Trump Administration deployed Department of Homeland Security agents and border wall contractors onto Tohono O’odham Nation land without the Nation’s consent. “I warned DHS Secretary Mullin in March – DHS must respect tribal sovereignty and meaningfully consult […]

Federal award to Portland State University will help turn academic research into commercial products, startups, and community solutions. Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley with U.S. Representative Suzanne Bonamici today announced a federal investment of $5.9 million to Portland State University to help turn institutional research into commercial products. “Oregon’s public universities produce […] The post Wyden, Merkley, Bonamici Announce Nearly $6 Million to Support Oregon Entrepreneurs and University Startups appeared first on Merkley.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, joined U.S. Senator Andy Kim (D-N.J.), Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, in urging the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to reverse a recent policy that restricts states from receiving full disbursement of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) counterterrorism funding if they do not comply with new election-related conditions, including participation in the agency’s flawed SAVE system and disclosing sensiti

LAS VEGAS, NV – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen and University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Interim President Chris Heavey hosted a roundtable with representatives from Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), the Las Vegas Raiders, the Las Vegas Athletics, and the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix to discuss the emerging global hub of sports tourism […] The post Senator Rosen, UNLV Host Sports Tourism Discussion with UFC, Las Vegas Raiders, Las Vegas Athletics, and Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix appeared first on Jacky Rosen.

Washington, D.C. — Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) today celebrated that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has awarded $69,498 in federal funding for Virginia’s John R. Justice (JRJ) Program. This investment will help ease the burden of student loan debt for eligible prosecutors and public defenders, supporting the recruitment and retention of talented attorneys across the Commonwealth. […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) applauded the implementation of new restrictions that ban phones in the classroom at Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) schools, helping students improve focus and connection while at school. “Students deserve classrooms where they can learn, connect, and be present,” said Vindman. “I’ve long championed policies that reduce distractions in the classroom and give students the opportunity […]

PACIFIC COUNTY — Last week, Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez visited Pacific County’s Ocean Beach Health, a Critical Access Hospital in Ilwaco. Staff at the hospital gave the Congresswoman a tour of the facility, including a new MRI lab that will be paid for with federal funding that the Congresswoman helped shepherd as a member of […] The post Gluesenkamp Perez Visits Pacific County To Tour Hospital and Discuss Rural Healthcare appeared first on Marie Gluesenkamp Perez.

JEC Report: The Average Household In New York Has Had To Pay An Additional $5,000+ For Goods And Services Due To Rising Costs Under President Trump Washington, D.C. — Today, a new Joint Economic Committee (JEC) report found that as of July 2026, the average household in New York has had to pay an additional […] The post New Study: Families In New York Have Had To Spend $5,000+ More Because Of Trump appeared first on Kirsten Gillibrand | U.S. Senator for New York.

The funding will create opportunities for students to train with emerging technology, preparing them to effectively use artificial intelligence in...

Governor Maura Healey criticized the Trump administration’s proposal to scale back regulations for the federally funded Head Start child-care program, calling it “reckless and wrongheaded” on Wednesday. The rollback would result in more children being turned away from free child care, she said, as well as less well-trained teachers and a reduction in medical screenings, […]

In reaction to a proposal for a major overhaul to the federal Head Start program by the Trump administration, Gov. Maura Healey and three members of the Massachusetts federal delegation are calling on the president to reverse the newly proposed standards they say will “dismantle” the program in the Bay State. The proposed changes to […]

ATLANTA, GA – Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) released the following statement in response to the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals ordering a review of Georgia’s district maps under new voting rights rules based on the Supreme Court’s ruling in Louisiana v. Callais. Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) said: “Georgia voters deserve representation, not maps rigged by […] The post Congresswoman Nikema Williams’ Statement on the Eleventh Circuit Court’s Decision on Georgia District Maps appeared first on Nikema Williams.

Above: Gottheimer speaks at the New Jersey State Service Medal to honor local veterans. PARAMUS, NJ — Today, Wednesday, August 26, 2026, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) presented the New Jersey State Service Medal to 57 North Jersey veterans at a ceremony honoring their courage and sacrifice in defense of our country. Watch the full remarks here. […] The post PHOTO RELEASE: Gottheimer Presents Service Medal to 57 Brave North Jersey Veterans appeared first on Josh Gottheimer.

Denver— Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper joined U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen and six of their Senate colleagues to demand answers from the Trump administration about recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions in airports. This inquiry comes after a string of incidents nationwide, in which ICE agents – with apparent cooperation from […] The post Bennet, Hickenlooper Colleagues Demand Answers from Trump Administration About ICE Conduct, TSA Cooperation at DIA & Other Airports appeared first on U.S. Senator Michael Bennet.

MALDEN, MA — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined Governor Maura Healey and Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll alongside local educators, parents, and care advocates at ABCD Head Start Malden to denounce the Trump administration’s continued effort to dismantle the Head Start program and make life harder for working families. Below is a transcript of […]

Atlanta, GA – Today, Rep. Lucy McBath (GA-06) and Rep. Josh Harder (CA-09) announced new legislation to scale up local workforce development programs and kickstart a national job training model. The Better Jobs through Evidence and Innovation Act would unlock new federal funding to expand programs which help vulnerable youth build skills and get hired at local businesses, while […]

Senator Gallego Also Joins ABC News Live and All In With Chris Hayes on Canada Tariffs and Supreme Court Mail-In Voting Decision WASHINGTON – This morning, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) joined MS NOW’s Morning Joe national news to discuss the Defense Secretary Hegseth’s recent high-level firings at Stars and Stripes. MS NOW’s Morning Joe “For many of us, Stars and Stripes was […]

ELY, NV – U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) recently joined City of Ely and Nevada Department of Transportation officials to celebrate the completion of renovations to U.S. 50. In 2023, Senator Rosen helped secure more than $24 million in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Rebuilding American Infrastructure and Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) […] The post In Ely, Rosen Inaugurates U.S. 50 Highway Renovation, Hosts Outdoor Recreation Roundtable, Attends Horse Races appeared first on Jacky Rosen.

WASHINGTON D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), in an effort led by Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA) and alongside a coalition of 45 senators, almost the entire Democratic caucus, called on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to curb escalating violence in the West Bank and prevent further incidents amid a sharp rise in intimidation, threats, and attacks in recent weeks. […] The post Slotkin, Schiff, 45 Senators Press Netanyahu to Protect U.S. Citizens, Stop Settler Violence in West Bank appeared first on Senator Elissa Slotkin.

“It is your responsibility to ensure the safety of all Americans abroad, with no exceptions.” Text of Letter (PDF) WASHINGTON –... The post Pressley Joins Tlaib, 39 Colleagues Demanding Release of Sama Safi, U.S. Citizen in Israeli Military Prison appeared first on Ayanna Pressley.

WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, and Alex Padilla (D-CA), Ranking Member of the Senate Rules and Administration Committee, demanded answers from the country’s largest prediction market platforms and urged them to take immediate action to protect election integrity ahead of this year’s […]

Cincinnati, OH – This week, Congressman Greg Landsman (D-OH-01) called on Ohio Governor Mike DeWine to act after failing to respond for 60 days to Hamilton County Commissioner Alicia Reece’s concerns over Duke Energy’s continued rate increases. In June, Hamilton County Commissioner Alicia Reece sent a letter to Governor Mike DeWine regarding continued rate increases from Duke Energy […] The post Landsman, Reece Call on DeWine to Rein in Energy Costs in Southwest Ohio appeared first on Greg Landsman.

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and 44 of his Senate colleagues urged Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to take immediate actions to reduce violence in the West Bank and prevent further incidents amidst a significant increase in harassment, threats, and acts of violence in recent weeks. They also called on the government of Israel to complete investigations into the deaths of nine American citizens who have been […]

Senators call for those responsible for violence against Palestinians, including Palestinian-Americans, to be held accountable Washington, D.C. – Today, a broad group of 45 Senators led by U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), and Senator Cory Booker (D-N.J.) urged Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to take immediate actions to reduce violence in the West Bank and prevent further incidents amidst a significant increase in harassment, threats, and acts of [&