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Monae Johnson questioned vote-counting machines. Running elections changed her mind.
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The Babies Left Behind in America
The United States is deporting parents without their children, creating a whole new family-separation crisis.
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Lawler Urges Administration to Strengthen Head Start in New Rule
Washington, D.C. – 9/28/26… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) submitted a public comment on the Administration for Children and Families’ (ACF) Proposed Rule titled “Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Program, Inc.” In this letter, he strongly urged the Administration to…
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Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO) and Rep. Brittany Pettersen (D-CO) Celebrate the Bipartisan Success of Financial Services Committee, including the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act CF in the News
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO) and Rep. Brittany Pettersen (D-CO) joined Center Forward’s Affordability Summit to discuss their efforts in the Financial Services Committee to help reduce rising costs affecting Americans. Rep. Cleaver came to Congress with on-the-ground experience of…
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Rep. Ronny Jackson Leads Congressional Colleagues in Advocating for Amarillo-Assembled MV-75 Cheyenne Aircraft
WASHINGTON — Today, Representative Ronny Jackson (TX-13) led 86 of his Congressional colleagues in sending a letter to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought encouraging the Trump administration to continue prioritizing and…
Press release Ronny Jackson — press releases
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Cline Celebrates FCC Decision to Not Approve Verizon’s Changes to Copper-Based Landline Service
FINCASTLE, VA – On Friday, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced that it did not grant Verizon’s initial application to discontinue copper-based landline services across much of Virginia. Congressman Cline previously sent a letter to FCC Chairman Brendan Carr…
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Arrington Celebrates $51 Million Rural Health Investment, With More to Come for Texas
Washington, D.C. – Today, the Trump Administration announced that it will be investing $51 million through the Rural Health Transformation Program, created by House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington’s One Big Beautiful Bill, into Texas’s Make Rural Texans Healthy Again…
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Speaker Johnson: This Election is a Contrast Between Common Sense and Crazy; and Common Sense is On Our Side
WASHINGTON — This morning, Speaker Johnson joined Mornings with Fox Business with Cheryl Casone in-studio to discuss President Trump convening AI leaders, striking a responsible balance between AI progress and the concerns of everyday Americans, and Republicans defying history in…
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CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT MOURNS THE PASSING OF CALYPSO LEGEND - THE MIGHTY SPARROW
For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee Scotland September 28, 2026 202-808-6129 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT MOURNS THE PASSING OF CALYPSO LEGEND - THE MIGHTY SPARROW U.S. Virgin Islands— Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (D-VI) issued the following statement on the passing…
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Medicare’s Plan to Expand AI Program Criticized as Overreach
Recently released federal documents show the Trump administration planned an expansion of an AI-driven Medicare prior authorization program to millions more patients nationwide, drawing concern after early data from the pilot points to delays in care. Internal communications from…
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WA Delegation Supports Governor’s Request for Major Disaster Declaration for Individual Assistance for Devastating Wildfires in Washington State
Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) joined Washington state’s entire Congressional delegation in a letter to President Donald Trump urging him to approve Governor Bob Ferguson’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration for Individual Assistance to help families recover and…
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Housing Affordability Is Now Within Reach
The issue of housing affordability has been on the minds of many across the United States, and the 5th District, for some time. This is an issue that has persisted for years, and has been exacerbated by incompatible regulations, short-sighted zoning policies, and slanted land…
Press release Virginia Foxx — press releases
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September 27, 2026
Video Michael F. Bennet on YouTube
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A Debt We Can Never Repay
Everything that makes this country great comes at a cost. This Sunday, September 27th, is Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day—the day we set aside to honor the families who paid the highest price of all. When I deployed to Afghanistan as a bomb technician, my family knew the…
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Smith Helps Secure Small Business Grant for Houston Small Business Incubator
HOUSTON, Mo. – Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08), Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, released the following statement after...
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Chairman Smith: Every Single Democrat Voted Against Tax Cuts for Working Families
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Free Childcare for America
Video Ro Khanna on YouTube
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You're Paying the Trump Tariff Tax
Tariffs aren’t paid by foreign countries — they’re a hidden tax on YOU. Here's what you need to know:
Video Kirsten E. Gillibrand on YouTube
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Rep. Sara Jacobs Conducts In-Person Oversight of USS Abraham Lincoln
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Bill Would Credit All Active Time To Early Retirement
Recently introduced House legislation would allow all active service to count toward reduced-age retirement for National Guard and Reserve members.
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Hamadeh CATFISH Act Aims To Protect Seniors From Financial Fraudsters
Congressman Abe Hamadeh has introduced the CATFISH Act of 2026, legislation designed to strengthen protections for senior citizens and other vulnerable Americans targeted by increasingly sophisticated online fraud schemes.
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Rep. Cuellar Announces $330,000 for Safe Drinking Water in Webb County Colonias
LAREDO, TX – U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced $330,000 in federal funding through the Southwest Border Regional Commission (SBRC) to expand access to safe drinking water for families in Webb County colonias. The funding will support Webb County’s…
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All hands on deck to end this national nightmare and continue the march to a more perfect union🇺🇸
Video Hakeem S. Jeffries on YouTube
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I celebrated the launch of new Airo trainsets deployed to the Amtrak Cascades route today.
Video Rick Larsen on YouTube
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Watching the president kiss the ass of authoritarians and dictators is un-American.
Video Ted Lieu on YouTube
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President Trump’s war with Iran is squeezing Americans trying to make ends meet.
Video Peter Welch on YouTube
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Satellite Company Backed by a JD Vance Fund Wins Pentagon Award
Vance holds a stake worth up to $1 million in the fund and could collect millions more if its investments pay off.
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LEADER JEFFRIES ON CNN: “THE AMERICAN PEOPLE ARE DISGUSTED WITH THE PERFORMANCE OF DONALD TRUMP AND REPUBLICANS”
Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNN This Morning Weekend, where he made clear that House Democrats are relentlessly focused on fighting for an affordable America. MANU RAJU: House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, who wants to be the next Speaker of…
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Revitalizing Our Workforce
Revitalizing Our Workforce Supporting our workforce and enabling job growth is one of my top priorities in Congress. Molly.Makarewi… Sat, 09/26/2026 - 09:11 September 28, 2026
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Revitalizing Our Workforce
Revitalizing Our Workforce Supporting our workforce and enabling job growth is one of my top priorities in Congress. Molly.Makarewi… Sat, 09/26/2026 - 09:11 September 28, 2026
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