WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Yassamin Ansari, D-Arizona, issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2025: * * * Ansari Introduces First Legislation Contact: Kaitlin Hooker kaitlin.hooker@mail.house.gov Ansari Introduces First Legislation Ansari Resolution Celebrates the Legacy and Contributions of Immigrants and Opposes Discriminatory Immigration Policies Today, Rep. Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) introduced a House resolution titled "Celebrating the Legacy and Contributions of Immigrants and Opposing Discriminatory Immigration Policies." more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Condemns Tulsi Gabbard's Nomination To Serve As Director Of National Intelligence February 12, 2025 WASHINGTON - In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) outlined his serious concerns with Tulsi Gabbard, President Trump's nominee to be the Director of National Intelligence ahead of her confirmation vote. Durbin began his remarks by highlighting the history of the Office of the Director of Nationa more PR

LA GRANGE PARK, Illinois, Feb. 14 -- The American Nuclear Society issued the following news: * * * Garrish up for repeat term as DOE's nuclear energy secretary Theodore "Ted" Garrish--who has spent more than four decades working in nuclear--is President Donald Trump's nominee to serve as the Department of Energy's assistant secretary for nuclear energy, or, NE-1. The nomination was referred to the U.S. Senate's Committee on Energy and Natural Resources on February 3. Garrish previously held the office from 1987 to 1989 under President Ronal more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley to Trump: Whistleblowers Are Key to Promoting Government Efficiency, Combatting Waste In letter to president, Grassley seeks Rose Garden ceremony honoring whistleblowers WASHINGTON - Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) is calling on President Donald Trump to empower and celebrate whistleblowers who pay a patriotic service to the country by helping eliminate government waste, fraud and abuse. In a letter to Pres more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 14, 2025: * * * Grassley to Trump: Whistleblowers Are Key to Promoting Government Efficiency, Combatting Waste In letter to President, Grassley seeks Rose Garden ceremony honoring whistleblowers WASHINGTON - Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) is calling on President Donald Trump to empower and celebrate whistleblowers who pay a patriotic service to the country by helping elim more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee released the following testimony by Thomas A. Schatz, president of Citizens Against Government Waste, from a Feb. 5, 2025, hearing entitled "Rightsizing Government": * * * Mr. Chairman and members of the committee, my name is Thomas A. Schatz, and I am president of Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW). CAGW was founded in 1984 by the late industrialist J. Peter Grace and nationally syndicated columnist Jack Anderson to build support for implementation of President  more PR

NEW YORK, Feb. 11 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * LDF Condemns President Trump's Decision to Dismiss EEOC Commissioners... Recently, President Trump illegally terminated two commissioners at the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). This decision undermines the independence and integrity of an agency meant to ensure fair treatment in the workplace. Trump also fired EEOC General Counsel Karla Gilbride, who was responsible for initiating and leading the agenc more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Jonathan L. Jackson, D-Illinois, posted the following statement in the extensions of remarks section of the Congressional Record on Feb. 6, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the career of dedicated U.S. Capitol Police Officer, Sean Patrick Flynn. Officer Flynn retired from the force this past December after 22 years of service with the Capitol Police. The brave men and women of the USCP stand guard over our Capitol each day they come to work. They spend their careers prepared to risk their lives to p more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * YOUNG OP-ED: A Tech Power Playbook for Donald Trump 2.0 The following column by Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) was originally published in the National Interest on February 10, 2025. By Senator Todd Young In coming years, the pace of technological innovation and deployment will only quicken. The new administration will need a systematic and sustained approach. On January 20, Donald J. Trump entered office as our nation's forty-seventh chief executi more PR