Press Releases

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined MS NOW’s The Briefing with Jen Psaki to react to the postponement of the Judiciary Committee vote on Todd Blanche’s nomination to be Attorney General.   Schiff emphasized Blanche’s transformation of the Department of Justice (DOJ) into an agency representing the president instead of the American people, evident in cases like Trump’s tax settlement with the IRS.   Schiff also highlighted the

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines and the Montana State University football team today celebrated their historic FCS championship win with a packed day in Washington D.C. They started off the morning with an interview on NewsNation and then went to the White House to visit with President Trump. Following the White House, the team, including […] The post Daines, MSU Football Celebrate Historic FCS Championship at the White House appeared first on Senator Steve Daines.

ICYMI: Senator Murray Calls on ICE to Stop Deportation of Seattle Small Business Owner, Return Him to Washington State ***WATCH: Senator Murray’s full questioning*** Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, joined Senator Dick Durbin’s (D-IL) spotlight forum on ICE detention facility conditions and highlighted the unacceptable conditions the […] The post At Spotlight Forum, Murray Highlights Unacceptable ICE Detention Conditions, Detention Tactics; Murray Continues Push for Accountability and Reform appeared first on Senator Patty

Amendment would reassert Congress’ tariff authorities WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today filed an amendment to the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act to remove language in Section 113 of the Act that could enable the Trump Administration to impose tariffs on any country, for any reason. As written, the legislation grants President Trump new authorities to impose massive […]

Seniors Lost Nearly $8 Billion To Scammers In 2025 WATCH HERE: Senators Gillibrand and Scott Discuss AI Scams on CNBC’s Squawk Box Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) continued her efforts to crack down on artificial intelligence (AI) scams against seniors. Gillibrand and Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) sent a letter to the CEOs of top AI companies […] The post Gillibrand Cracks Down On AI Scams Against Seniors appeared first on Kirsten Gillibrand | U.S. Senator for New York.

“America is in an existential race with Communist China for the technologies that will power the future. Even amid uncertainty, we must act with clarity, facts, and a sober recognition that we cannot afford to lose.” WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA) today delivered a major policy address at the Manhattan Institute outlining his vision […]

Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today said they joined their Senate Democratic colleagues Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and Peter Welch, D-Vt., Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Rural Development, Energy, and Credit, in raising strong concerns about the Trump administration’s plan to […] The post Wyden, Merkley Sound Alarm on USDA Rural Development Reorganization appeared first on Merkley.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee passed U.S. Senator John Barrasso’s (R-Wyo.) bill to reduce barriers to coal leasing and unleash American coal production. The legislation extends the bonus payment period for coal mine leases from five to ten years, allowing coal companies to defer payment on a portion of their investment until after new mines become profitable. The post Committee Passes Barrasso Bill to Unleash Wyoming Coal Production appeared first on John Barrasso.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) celebrated the announcement of $300 million in new federal funding for Vermont’s GlobalFoundries. This federal investment, funded through the Biden Administration’s bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act and administered by the Department of Commerce, will support GlobalFoundries’ research and development of next-generation silicon photonics wafer technologies, which have the potential to substantially increase the energy efficiency of AI and other critical technology infrastructure projects. “GlobalFoundries is a global leader in semiconduc

In February, Senator Rosen Introduced A Resolution That Would Oppose Any Presidential Clemency For Ghislaine Maxwell, A Convicted Child Trafficker Watch the Full Video HERE WASHINGTON, DC – Today, ahead of Todd Blanche’s expected confirmation vote in the Senate Judiciary Committee tomorrow, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) took to the Senate floor to ask for […] The post BREAKING: Rosen Passes Resolution Opposing Ghislaine Maxwell Pardon Ahead of Todd Blanche Judiciary Vote appeared first on Jacky Rosen.

***WATCH: Senator Murray’s full remarks*** Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, delivered the following remarks on appropriations and President Trump and Republicans’ backward funding priorities at this afternoon’s Senate Democratic leadership press conference. Senator Murray’s remarks, as delivered, are below: [TRUMP & REPUBLICANS’ FUNDING PRIORITIES] “Let’s […] The post Senator Murray Remarks on Trump & Republicans’ Backward Funding Priorities appeared first on Senator Patty Murray.

“Energy is the cash cow of Putin’s war machine. It is also Russia’s Achilles’s Heel. Cut it off, and Russia cannot continue to fight. Russia’s biggest customer is Communist China. The next is India. They will be hit hard.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today spoke about the importance of passing ... Read more The post Passing the Lindsey Graham Sanctions Bill Will Cripple Russia’s War Machine appeared first on John Barrasso.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Banks (R-Ind.) delivered remarks on the Senate floor calling for immediate action to secure America’s elections. He warned that foreign adversaries, particularly Communist China, are actively working to interfere with America’s elections and urged Congress to pass the SAVE America Act to immediately protect American Democracy. Click the image above or view the full […]

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand demanded answers from the Trump administration regarding its planned closure of the New York regional office of the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM). The office helps businesses in 10 states – including New York – expand into overseas markets and finance their export activity, helping to maintain the state’s […] The post Gillibrand Demands Answers On Trump Administration Plan To Shutter New York Export-Import Bank Office appeared first on Kirsten Gillibrand | U.S. Senator for New York.

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) and U.S. Rep. Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA-10) applauded an announcement from the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) and United Airlines to invest at least $20 billion to upgrade Washington Dulles International Airport. “These investments by United and MWAA will help Dulles service almost […]

DONIPHAN, Mo. – Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08) visited Current River Packing in Ripley County this week, where he toured the...

“I’m a person who is generally a very hopeful person, and the conversations around AI a lot today are very fear based.” Click here to watch Senator Blunt Rochester’s remarks. U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), a member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, today participated in a subcommittee hearing on how AI will […]

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) applauded the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee’s passage of the bipartisan, bicameral Wintergreen Emergency Egress Act, which would issue a right-of-way to add an emergency route and road to enhance public safety in Wintergreen, Virginia. The legislation now heads to the […]

WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) grilled Dr. Anthony Fauci in a Senate Homeland Security Committee hearing over his self-dealings, pursuit of awards and cash prizes, and illegal use of federal employees and resources amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Fauci pled the Fifth each time, refusing to answer any of Senator Hawley’s questions. Fauci even pled the Fifth when […] The post Hawley Exposes Fauci’s Self-Dealings, Fauci Pleads the Fifth appeared first on Josh Hawley.

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) led Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) in introducing a bill to help state, local, and Tribal government agencies monitor worsening air pollution caused by wildfires and make more informed public health decisions. The Wildfire Air Quality Sensor Expansion Act would direct […] The post Rosen Leads Senate Colleagues to Introduce Bill to Create and Expand Grant and Loan Programs to Monitor Air Pollution from Wildfires appeared first on Jacky Rosen.

Washington, D.C. – Today, Senate Interior-Environment Appropriations Subcommittee Ranking Member Jeff Merkley (D-OR)—the lead Democrat overseeing funding for the U.S. Department of the Interior—demanded Interior Secretary Doug Burgum provide urgent answers about the use of National Park Service (NPS) federal funds during America’s 250th celebration. Merkley’s inquiry follows the Trump Administration’s Office of Management and […] The post Ranking Member Merkley Presses Secretary Burgum on Misusing National Park Service Funding for America 250 appeared first on Merkley.

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Senator Jim Justice introduced the Shenandoah Valley Battlefields National Historic District Boundary Expansion and Partnership Act of 2026, landmark bipartisan legislation that adds three West Virginia counties and one Virginia county to the District. The bill is cosponsored by Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), and Mark Warner (D-Va.), bringing the full weight […]

Washington, D.C. — Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, a senior member of the Senate Finance Committee, joined legislation to repeal outdated Jackson-Vanik trade restrictions on certain countries in Central Asia. The legislation is led by Senators Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Ranking Member Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), and Chris […] The post Bennet Joins Bipartisan Legislation to Repeal Outdated Jackson-Vanik Trade Restrictions on Central Asia appeared first on U.S. Senator Michael Bennet.

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) joined Sens. Jim Justice and Shelley Moore Capito (both R-WV) in introducing the Shenandoah Valley Battlefields National Historic District Boundary Expansion and Partnership Act of 2026, landmark bipartisan legislation that would add Rockbridge County, Virginia, and three counties in West Virginia to […]

Washington, D.C. — Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, released the following statement after he voted not to approve President Trump’s nomination of Jay Clayton to serve as the Director of National Intelligence: “I’m concerned Jay Clayton lacks the independence necessary to successfully lead our intelligence community. […] The post Bennet Statement on Voting Against the Confirmation of Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence appeared first on U.S. Senator Michael Bennet.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This afternoon, HELP Employment and Workplace Safety Subcommittee Chairman Jim Banks (R-Ind.) delivered the following opening statement at a hearing titled “The Impact of AI on the Workforce”: Click here or the image above to view full opening statement. “First, it is an honor and a pleasure to lead the subcommittee. I plan to examine the challenges that American workers […]