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Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04) joins MS NOW's The Last Word to share her perspective, as a member of the Foreign Affairs Committee, on Trump's volatile handling of Iran War in the context of this week's NATO Summit.

I’m looking forward to the first time I get to hear, “Welcome to Donald J. Trump International Airport.”

WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, secured measures that will strengthen Arkansas water resources in legislation approved by the committee Wednesday. The Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026 authorizes flood risk management, navigation and ecosystem restoration projects for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in addition to reauthorizing the Environmental Protection Agency’s drinking water and wastewater infrastructure programs, including increasing the State Revolving Funds. The biennial bill, which passed the com

WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) took part in a Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government hearing to review the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Request for the Supreme Court of the United States. The senator questioned Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett on the current security needs and agreed that additional funding for security expenses is warranted. Boozman asked the Justices to share details on the Court Police force's threat assessment and risk mitigation efforts with outside agencies such as the U.S. Marshals, Capitol Police, and local pol

Senate Page Oran Wright and Senator John Boozman in his office on Capitol Hill. WASHINGTON—Quitman High School student Oran Wright spent part of his summer navigating the corridors of Congress as a U.S. Senate Page. The rising senior from Quitman joined several dozen high school students from across the country in this prestigious program, gaining a firsthand look at the legislative process. Wright and his fellow Pages reported to the Senate chamber one hour before the body convened each weekday to help prepare for the day’s proceedings. Their duties included distributing materials to senators

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following note to constituents regarding his hospitalization and recovery: “To my fellow Kentuckians – “When you elected me to a seventh term and made me our Commonwealth’s longest serving Senator, you did so trusting that I’d keep showing up to fight for you every day. And over the past several weeks, Elaine and I have appreciated both your well wishes and your honest questions about what was keeping me away from the Senate. “You all know how folks of my generation often hesitate to share the vulnerability that comes with gro

The 2026 Job Fair will be held at Wallace Community College Selma on Thursday, August 6 Selma, AL — Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) announced that she will host her 15th Annual Job Fair at Wallace Community College Selma in Selma, Alabama. The event will take place on Thursday, August 6, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. It will bring together employers from across Alabama who are looking to fill open positions. Watch Rep. Sewell's video announcement here. "Since coming to Congress, bringing jobs and economic opportunities directly to the people of Alabama's 7th Congressional District has bee

Through regular order, we are advancing America First policies that strengthen our national security.

His family and staff are in my prayers.

WASHINGTON — Congressmen Donald Norcross (D-NJ) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), co-chairs of the Bipartisan Building Trades Caucus, have introduced the bipartisan Pre-Apprenticeships To Hardhats (PATH) Act to create, fund, and sustain pre-apprenticeship programs for all building and construction trades. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-NM) is leading companion legislation in the Senate. Pre-apprenticeships are a proven strategy for building a workforce ready to meet industry demands and will instruct participants on everything from basic literacy and math to work-readiness skills that can be tailored

WASHINGTON – Representatives Linda T. Sánchez (D-Calif.), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.), Donald Norcross (D-N.J.) and Rob Bresnahan (R-Pa.) yesterday led 143 of their colleagues in introducing a bipartisan resolution designating July 10 as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day. “When storms hit and the lights go out, lineworkers are the first to answer the call,” said Congresswoman Sánchez, the first woman member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) elected to Congress. “They work in dangerous conditions, at all hours, in all weather, to restore power and keep our communi

MADISONVILLE, La. – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $38,624,232 in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funding to help Louisiana communities continue recovering from Hurricanes Laura, Ida and Francine. “Louisianians do not quit when a storm passes. We roll up our sleeves and help our neighbors rebuild because that is who we are. This $38.6 million will help our communities repair the damage caused by Hurricanes Laura, Ida and Francine and come back stronger,” said Kennedy. The FEMA aid will fund the following: $11,664,178 to the Offi

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, Representative Jamie Raskin (MD-08) released the following statement on Massie Amendment #8 to the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act: “The Republican Majority is advancing a foreign assistance budget bill that slashes humanitarian assistance, undercuts American diplomacy and dramatically reduces our soft power. “Meantime, the Majority advanced a classic ‘Gotcha’ Amendment to this bill, introduced by Representative Massie, which was designed not to promote peace or save civilian lives in the Middle East but simply to try and