Press Releases

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) –Congressman Scott DesJarlais (R-TN-04) released the following statement after a New York City jury found former President Trump guilty on 34 counts.    “The New York Courts continue to pursue cases and reach predetermined verdicts that would never be charged and tried with any other citizen.    This is political warfare that continues to frustrate and anger so many voters across this country and will likely only serve to solidify and embolden Donald Trump’s supporters.”

(WASHINGTON, D.C.)– Congressman Scott DesJarlais (R-TN-04) responds to apparent shots at a rally for former President Donald Trump.    “First of all, let’s be thankful that reports are President Trump is safe. We are praying for the other innocent attendees and their families impacted by this act of violence.   Political violence is never acceptable, and the threats made time and again against President Trump over the years have made today’s event feel like a formality.    Let’s all be thankful that this did not turn out to be worse, and Amy and I are grateful that Donald Trump is safe.  As th

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) –Congressman Scott DesJarlais (R-TN-04) authored a letter to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Deputy Director Patrick Lechleitner requesting answers for the lack of data and tracking of illegal migrant juveniles committing crimes and that there is no vetting process for juvenile border crossers.    “In addition to the 662,566 illegal aliens with criminal records that are freely roaming the U.S., creating broad national security risks, it appears that no government entity is currently tracking undocumented minors with criminal history, nor are minors attempting to se

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, today made this statement following the U.S. House of Representatives’ passage of the Secure America Act. It now heads to President Trump’s desk to be signed into law.

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) –Congressman Scott DesJarlais (R-TN-04) praises President Donald J. Trump and U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins for their decision to stop all SNAP benefits for illegal migrants.    “Thank you, President Trump and Secretary Rollins, for putting the needs of American citizens first. SNAP was designed to ensure that United States citizens with food insecurity get the assistance they need. Thank you for ensuring our taxpayer dollars are not spent on criminals who cross our border illegally.”    Rep. DesJarlais noted that he has been raising the issue of rampant abuse of

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) –Congressman Scott DesJarlais (R-TN-04) released the following statement praising President Donald J. Trump’s 2025 State of the Union address.    “President Trump laid out a clear path forward for the United States to enrich our economy, strengthen our national defense, and restore American energy independence.   Tonight was a night to celebrate the many accomplishments his team has made so far. The Trump Administration has been hard at work eliminating woke DEI policies, overburdensome regulations, and wasteful government spending. Most importantly, after four long years of

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) –Congressman Scott DesJarlais (R-TN-04) announced today that he has reintroduced the Protecting Horses from Soring Act into the 119th Congress.   (Rep. DesJarlais rides a Tennessee Walking Horse in January 2023 in Shelbyville, TN.)  Rep. DesJarlais said, “For years the Tennessee Walking Horse Industry has been subjected to egregious overburdensome regulations by the federal government. No one understands the unique care these animals require more than their loving owners.”    The Protecting Horses from Soring Act of 2025 (H.R. 1675) requires USDA to work with the Horse Ind

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) –Yesterday, Congressman Scott DesJarlais (R-TN-04) gaveled in his first hearing as chairman of the House Armed Services Strategic Forces Subcommittee.    The hearing was a posture review of the U.S. strategic forces’ capabilities.   Members of the subcommittee had the opportunity to hear from and question, Commander of U.S. Strategic Command General Anthony Cotton, Commander of U.S. Space Command General Stephen Whiting, Commander of U.S. Northern Command General Gregory Guillot, and Mr. John Hill, who is currently performing the duties of the Assistant Secretary of Defense

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) –Congressman Scott DesJarlais (R-TN-04) released the following statement praising passage of H.R. 1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act.     “What a tremendous day for our great Nation! House Republicans passed H.R. 1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act!   This legislation: Gives the largest PERMANENT tax cut in history to the middle class, unleashes American energy production, secures our southern border and strengthens our military.    The good folks of Tennessee’s Fourth Congressional District have given me one mandate: advance President Trump’s agenda. This morning, I am proud to say I

DESJARLAIS PRAISES TRUMP’S DECISION TO MOVE SPACE COMMAND TO HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 2, 2025                                              CONTACT: ALEX SWISHER (931) 503-4023                                                                                                                                                   (WASHINGTON, D.C.) –Congressman Scott DesJarlais (R-TN-04) released the following statement praising President Donald J. Trump’s decision to move Space Command to Huntsville, Alabama.       (DesJarlais pictured in front of model rockets at the Unite

(WASHINGTON, DC) –Congressman Scott DesJarlais (R-TN-04) authored a letter to United States Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and United States Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem expressing concern over illegal migrants potentially using SNAP benefits.    Rep. DesJarlais expressed his gratitude for the work President Trump, Secretary Rollins, and Secretary Noem have done so far to ensure those who are in the U.S. illegally are unable to take advantage of social programs. He highlighted his concern that progressive state leaders across the country may still be gaming the s

(WASHINGTON, DC) –Congressman Scott DesJarlais (R-TN-04) authored a letter to the U.S. Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins expressing concern over yesterday’s announcement that the McMinnville, TN VA Clinic will be closing.    Rep. DesJarlais, a physician who formerly worked in a VA hospital, wrote to Collins, noting that over 46,000 veterans live in his district and many will be forced to drive over an hour to receive healthcare services with the closing of the McMinnville clinic.    DesJarlais wrote to Collins that he and his staff were not consulted about the impending closure of the ru

(WASHINGTON, DC)–Congressman Scott DesJarlais announced today that through coordinated efforts with VA Secretary Doug Collins that the McMinnville VA Clinic will remain open.    In March it was announced that the McMinnville VA Clinic would be closing its doors on May 31st. Through a formal letter and series of phone calls Congressman DesJarlais expressed his concern about the closure. Today, Tennessee’s Fourth Congressional District congressman announced the clinic will remain open.    “After a multitude of meetings with Secretary Collins and the VA, I am excited to announce the McMinnville V

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today celebrated Sheria Clarke being confirmed as a U.S. District Court Judge for South Carolina. She was confirmed by a vote of 52 to 38.

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement following President Trump’s announcement that he intends to nominate Todd Blanche to be the next U.S. Attorney General.

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, today delivered floor remarks to commence the Senate’s vote-a-rama on the Secure America Act. This legislation fully funds Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol through the Trump presidency.

Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04), of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, joins MS Now's The Weekend on the search and rescue mission for the U.S. pilot shot down by Iran.

Congresswoman Madeleine Dean and congressional scholar Norm Ornstein join MS Now's Velshi to lay out their support for a constitutional amendment that will reign in Trump's abuse of the presidential pardon.

Congresswoman Madeleine Dean stands with fellow House Democrats on the U.S. Capitol steps in support of a War Powers Resolution — and implores Speaker Johnson to call the House back to Washington.