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It was a big week for water. I made sure our communities are once again prioritized in the Water Resources Development Act.
America’s servicemen and women are the guardians of liberty and the very best of our Nation—ordinary citizens who willingly accept extraordinary sacrifice. Today, we mourn the loss of true American heroes who answered their country’s call with courage and honor. We pray for the safe return of missing servicemembers, the full recovery of those wounded, and every military family whose sacrifice is so often borne in quiet. May we always prove worthy of the brave men and women who selflessly place themselves in harm’s way so that freedom may endure and peace may prevail.
America’s servicemen and women are the guardians of liberty and the very best of our Nation—ordinary citizens who willingly accept extraordinary sacrifice. This weekend, we mourn the loss of true American heroes who answered their country’s call with courage and honor. We pray for the safe return of missing servicemembers, the full recovery of those wounded, and every military family whose sacrifice is so often borne in quiet. May we always prove worthy of the brave men and women who selflessly place themselves in harm’s way so that freedom may endure and peace may prevail.
Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04) joins CNN Newsroom With Fredricka Whitfield to discuss the disastrous escalation with Iran — that has cost the lives of three more U.S. service members.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Washington Post and the Arizona Republic highlighted a new 34-page investigative report led by Ranking Member Greg Stanton (D-Ariz.) of the House Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management detailing how the Trump administration diverted Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) personnel and resources away from disaster response to support large-scale immigration enforcement operations, hindering FEMA’s response efforts during a period of significant workforce reductions.
Washington, D.C. — Today, North Carolina Congresswomen Deborah Ross (NC-02), Valerie Foushee (NC-04), and Alma Adams (NC-12) demanded answers from Duke Energy after the company accepted $129 million from the Trump administration to abandon the Carolina Long Bay offshore wind lease. As Duke seeks to raise energy prices by 11.6%, this deal appears to send a message that Duke Energy prioritizes the President’s favor over providing clean, affordable energy to North Carolinians. The lawmakers outlined how these payments appear to demonstrate a concerted effort by the Trump administration to pay com
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) led a bipartisan letter urging the administration to assess how Russia's increasingly sophisticated election interference tactics in Europe could threaten the integrity of the 2026 U.S. midterm elections. In the letter, the lawmakers point to Russia's recent interference campaigns targeting elections in Moldova and Armenia, which relied on coordinated disinformation operations, artificial intelligence (AI), cyberattacks, deepfakes, and other covert influence tactics to undermine democratic institutions. They warn that these evolving
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez (FL-28) joined House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) for a roundtable highlighting the dangers of socialism and reaffirming their commitment to defending freedom and American democracy. "As someone who fled communist Cuba as a child, I know firsthand where socialism leads," said Congressman Carlos Gimenez. "It destroys freedom, crushes opportunity, and empowers government at the expense of the people. We cannot allow the failed ideas that have devastated nations around the world to take root here in the United Stat
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez (FL-28) joined House Republican leadership for a press conference highlighting the dangers of socialism and reaffirming America's commitment to freedom. An exile from communist Cuba, Congressman Gimenez shared his family's story of fleeing the Castro dictatorship and warned against embracing the same failed ideology that has oppressed and killed millions around the world. He emphasized that the fight against communism is not only a moral imperative but also a national security priority, citing the Cuban regime's deepening alliances with C
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY-06), Chairman of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Financial Institutions, applauded House passage of the Main Street Capital Access Act, legislation to strengthen community banks, expand access to credit, and support families, farmers, and small businesses across Kentucky. The legislation modernizes outdated banking regulations that have made it harder for community banks to grow and compete. By reducing unnecessary regulatory burdens and encouraging the formation of new community banks, the bill helps preserve a competitive financial sy
WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $6,637,673 in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funding to help Louisiana communities continue recovering from Hurricanes Laura and Francine. “Louisianians know how to weather a storm, rebuild what was lost and help their neighbors get back on their feet. This $6.6 million will help our communities recover from Hurricanes Laura and Francine and keep moving forward,” said Kennedy. The FEMA aid will fund the following: $2,218,977 to the City of Lake Charles for boardwalks, docks and piers