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CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent testified before the House Ways and Means Committee today, where Congressman Richard Neal challenged the administration’s economic policies. Rep. Neal argued that current policies, including tariffs, trade policy and inflation, are increasing costs for American consumers. Rep. Neal, a Massachusetts congressman and the ranking member of the […]

(As prepared for delivery) Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Secretary, families are owed an explanation for the failures of the Trump Administration. Lives have only gotten harder and more expensive. Last time you were here, Americans were being socked with price hikes because of the President’s tariffs. Republicans’ Big, Ugly, Law was still in the […]

“Now, look, I support using the clemency power to rectify injustices when the criminal legal system gets it wrong.” “But... The post Pressley Condemns Trump’s Clemency Gap, Pardoning Fraudsters & Political Allies at Expense of Victims of Fraud appeared first on Ayanna Pressley.

WASHINGTON, DC – Last night, I voted to end the disastrous war in Iran. When I talk to members of my community, what I hear is that they need gas prices to come down, they need to afford to put food on the table. They don’t need us to continue a multi-billion dollar war that […] The post Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez Statement on the Iran War Powers Resolution appeared first on Marie Gluesenkamp Perez.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, June 4, 2026, the House Commission on AI and the Innovation Economy released the following statement: “While we appreciate the bipartisan effort from Representatives Jay Obernolte and Lori Trahan, their proposed discussion draft on AI does not meet the enormity of the moment. We do not support the discussion draft as it currently […] The post STATEMENT: House AI Commission on AI Discussion Draft appeared first on Josh Gottheimer.

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Joni Ernst (R-IA), Cory Booker (D-NJ), and James Lankford (R-OK) – co-chairs of the Senate Abraham Accords Caucus – introduced a bill to require the Department of Defense (DOD) to develop an air and missile defense acquisition strategy with partners and allies in the Middle East, […] The post Rosen, Ernst, Lankford, Booker Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Develop Middle East Air and Missile Defense Acquisition Strategy to Deter and Defend Against Iranian Attacks appeared first on Jacky Rosen.

Colorado Ranks in Top 10 Most Expensive U.S. Gas Markets  Denver — Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet joined U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen and the Colorado Democratic delegation in a letter to President Trump demanding answers about his administration’s plan to lower gasoline prices, which the President spiked by launching his reckless war with Iran.  On […] The post Bennet, Pettersen, Colorado Democratic Delegation Demand Answers from President Trump as Iran War Spikes Gas Prices Ahead of Summer Travel Season appeared first on U.S. Senator Michael Bennet.

Washington, D.C. – Ahead of the International Day for the Fight against Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing on June 5, 2026, U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Roger Wicker (R-MS) announced a new bipartisan bill to target a loophole that illegal fishers exploit to gain an unfair advantage over folks adhering to responsible fisheries […] The post Merkley, Wicker Lead Bipartisan Legislation to Protect U.S. Fishers by Cracking Down on Illegal Fishing and Abusive Vessel Flagging Practices appeared first on Merkley.

Senators call on State Department to deny visa to Israeli official caught on video taunting zip-tied detainees from the Global Sumud Flotilla WASHINGTON – Senators Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), Chris Coons (D-DE), and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio urging the Department of State to bar Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir […]

Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar released the following statement: We stand with the Lebanese people, the government of Lebanon and the Lebanese Armed Forces in their efforts to live peacefully and defeat Hezbollah, a violent terrorist organization that is a sworn enemy of the United States. […]

Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark and Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar released the following statement: We stand with the Lebanese people, the government of Lebanon and the Lebanese Armed Forces in their efforts to live peacefully and defeat Hezbollah, a violent terrorist organization that is a sworn enemy of the United States. […]

NOTUS | Democrats Ready a Slew of Amendments for the Defense Policy Debate By: Joe Gould The three things to watch as the House Armed Services Committee takes up the defense bill. House Democrats plan to use a debate Thursday on the defense policy bill to challenge President Donald Trump’s national security agenda, setting up […] The post Democrats Ready a Slew of Amendments for the Defense Policy Debate appeared first on Marilyn Strickland.

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) along with U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Ed Markey (D-MA), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), and Jack Reed (D-RI) sent letters to Reynolds American and Altria Group to inquire about these Big Tobacco companies’ engagement with the Trump Administration, following the Food and Drug […] The post AFTER FDA GRANTS FREE PASS TO FLAVORED E-CIGARETTES, DURBIN LEADS SENATE DEMOCRATS IN LETTER TO TOBACCO COMPANIES ABOUT TRUMP ADMINISTRATION INFLUENCE appeared first on Merkley.

SAN BERNARDINO, CA – Today, Rep. Pete Aguilar announced a $3,633,272 grant award for SAC Health System to expand its...

ICYMI: Murray, Kaptur Asked GAO to Look Into Energy Department’s Decision to Steer Hundreds of Millions of Dollars Away from Wind, Solar in Defiance of Spending Law Washington, D.C. — Today, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) concluded that the Department of Energy’s (DOE) decision last year to steer hundreds of millions of dollars provided by Congress […] The post GAO Investigation Requested by Murray, Kaptur Confirms Energy Department Illegally Steered Funding Away from Clean Energy appeared first on Senator Patty Murray.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined NPR’s Morning Edition, where she discussed House Democrats’ successful passage of a War Powers Resolution — a key step toward ending Trump’s reckless war of choice in Iran that is driving up costs for working families. Below are excerpts from the conversation: On Passage of […]

Washington, DC – Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Rep. John Mannion (D-NY), Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-IL), and Sen. Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD) introduced a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution of disapproval in the House and Senate to repeal the Department of Education’s finalized rule that caps federal student loans and overhauls the student […] The post Bonamici, Merkley, Mannion, Underwood, Alsobrooks Introduce Resolution to Overturn Student Loan Rule appeared first on Merkley.

Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representatives Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) and Barry Moore (Ala.-01) introduced the Banning Lobbying and Safeguarding Trust (BLAST) Act, legislation that would prohibit Members of Congress from lobbying Congress after leaving office.  The BLAST Act closes Washington’s revolving door by preventing lawmakers from leveraging their connections and insider knowledge to influence Congress on behalf of paying clients.  “Americans don’t trust politicians. […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) introduced the Blood Pressure MATTERS Act that would require healthcare insurers to provide pregnant and postpartum moms blood pressure monitoring devices, without cost sharing with the patient. High blood pressure during pregnancy carries significant risks for the mother and baby, including preeclampsia, placental abruption, and premature birth. Rates of […] The post Congresswoman Nikema Williams Introduces Legislation to Protect Mothers and Fight the Black Maternal Health Crisis appeared first on Nikema Williams.

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) and Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks (both D-MD) raised concerns over the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ (USCIS) blanket pause on the adjudication of immigration applications for foreign nationals from 39 countries and a re-review of cases since January 20, 2021. In a […]

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), along with Democratic Leader Charles Schumer (D-NY) and Representative Pat Ryan (D-NY-18), urged Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins to approve federal aid for New York fruit and specialty crop growers facing mass crop loss after an April frost that damaged the early growth of fruits and vegetables. The letter follows […] The post Gillibrand, Schumer, Ryan Urge USDA To Approve Disaster Aid For New York Fruit And Specialty Crop Growers After Devastating Spring Frost appeared first on Kirsten Gillibrand | U.S. Senator for New York.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement, released the following statement regarding a report released by the Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General (DHS OIG) that detailed serious… The post Jayapal Statement on Damning DHS OIG Report Detailing Conditions at Winn Correctional Center appeared first on Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal.

Welch: “This is all part of a radical crusade against immigration.”  WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a Judiciary Subcommittee hearing, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, emphasized how the Trump Administration’s efforts to alter the rights of naturalized citizens is part of a broader anti-immigrant agenda that has violently clamped down on Americans exercising their constitutional rights. Ranking Member Welch […]

Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), a member of the Senate Democrats’ Election Protection Task Force, joined Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Senate Democrats’ Election Protection Task Force as they convened with key election experts including former Attorney General Eric Holder, Marc Elias of the Elias Law Group, Ian Bassin of Protect Democracy, Skye Perryman of Democracy Forward, and […]

WASHINGTON – Senators Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and Pete Ricketts (R-NE) will introduce the China Subsidy Response and Export Competitiveness Act, bipartisan legislation to strengthen the China and Transformational Exports Program (CTEP). CTEP is a mandate for the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) to help U.S. exporters facing competition from the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and ensure the U.S. […]

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined MS NOW’s The Briefing with Jen Psaki to react to President’s Trump’s decision to nominate corrupt and unqualified Bill Pulte for Director of National Intelligence. Schiff noted that Pulte only has no qualifications for the role – except for his willingness to weaponize the government to […]