WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto, Colleagues Urge President Trump to Abandon Use of Cruel Family Detention Las Vegas, Nev. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined a group of 21 senators to send a letter to President Donald Trump in strong opposition to the Administration reviving the policy of family detention. This cruel practice has been proven to be deeply traumatic for both children and their more PR

WASHINGTON, March 22 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release on March 21, 2025: * * * Julie's Journal: Recap from Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak's state work period Bismarck, ND - Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) spent this week engaging with North Dakotans across the state, participating in a variety of events, site visits, and roundtable discussions. Top of mind in all the discussions: how to make our communities safer, our businesses and healthcare sys more PR

WASHINGTON, March 22 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-CA, has introduced the NO BAN Act, aimed at transferring and limiting executive authority to suspend or restrict the entry of certain classes of aliens to the United States. The bill seeks to address concerns around discriminatory practices linked to previous travel bans and ensures transparency in the governmental process regarding immigration restrictions. The NO BAN Act is introduced in response to policies enacted during prior administrations that di more ST

WASHINGTON, March 22 -- Rep. Michael Cloud, R-TX, has introduced the PATROL Act, a piece of legislation aimed at protecting states from federal civil actions regarding their border security measures. The bill specifically prohibits the Department of Justice from bringing lawsuits against states under the Act of March 3, 1899, for actions taken to construct barriers along international borders to prevent illegal immigration. The introduction of the PATROL Act comes in response to ongoing concern more ST

WASHINGTON, March 22 -- Rep. J. Luis Correa, D-CA, has introduced the Emerging Innovative Border Technologies Act to enhance U.S. border security through the implementation of advanced technologies. The bill mandates the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop a comprehensive plan aimed at integrating new and innovative technologies that can address current capability gaps within border security operations. The increasing complexity of border security challenges faced by U.S. Customs and Bord more ST

WASHINGTON, March 22 -- Rep. Morgan Luttrell, R-TX, has introduced the CARTEL Act of 2025, a measure designed to enhance transparency in U.S. border security efforts by mandating U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to publish detailed operational statistics monthly. The legislation aims to address increasing concerns over national security and the impact of transnational criminal organizations at the U.S. borders. The CARTEL Act responds to heightened scrutiny regarding border management,  more ST

WASHINGTON, March 22 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news release: * * * USS Spruance deploys to U.S. Northern Command Area of Responsibility In support of U.S. Northern Command's mission to restore territorial integrity at the U.S. southern border, Spruance reinforces the nation's commitment to border security by enhancing maritime efforts and supporting interagency collaboration. The ship's operations highlight the Department of Defense and Navy's dedication to national security prior more PR