CHC Chair Espaillat Pans Trump Administration’s New Attempt to Override the 14th Amendment
Washington, D.C. — Statement from Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Adriano Espaillat on the Trump administration’s latest attack on the 14th Amendment. “Birthright citizenship is guaranteed by the Constitution, and just…
Senator Collins Delivers Remarks Urging Quick Passage of Stopgap Funding Measure
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Susan Collins (R-Maine), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, spoke on the Senate floor today to urge the passage of the Continuing Resolution (CR) she…
State Department Comments On Singapore National Day
On behalf of the United States of America, I send my warmest congratulations to the people of Singapore as you celebrate your 61st National Day on August 9. This year…
Padilla Statement Opposing Todd Blanche’s Nomination to be U.S. Attorney General
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement following the Senate’s confirmation vote on the nomination of Todd…
Belugas Absent From Kenai River During Peak Fishing Season
Endangered Cook Inlet beluga whales, which have traditionally fed in the salmon-rich Kenai River throughout the summer, were absent during times of high human activity in a recent two-year period.…
Bahamian Drug Trafficker Faces Federal Cocaine Charges Following At-Sea Rescue from Plane Crash
ATLANTA – An indictment unsealed today in the Northern District of Georgia charges Jonathan Eric Gardiner, a convicted felon and Bahamian national, with federal drug importation and conspiracy offenses. U.S.…
United States Announces Historic $2 Billion in Health and Humanitarian Assistance to Faith-Based Organizations
Today, the United States announced nearly $2 billion in partnerships with faith-based and community organizations that provide global health and humanitarian assistance around the world. This historic announcement is the…
Congressman Brad Sherman Highlights Efforts to Advance his “Peace on the Korean Peninsula Act” at Capitol Hill Press Conference
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Recently, Congressman Brad Sherman (CA-32), a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, was joined by fellow Members of Congress, Korean American community leaders, and advocates…
Revitalized Hirshhorn Sculpture Garden Opens Oct. 31
Redesign Installs 50% More Artworks, Including 24 Major Works From Joseph H. Hirshhorn’s Foundational Gift The Smithsonian’s Hirshhorn Sculpture Garden will reopen Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, following a four-year revitalization…
Cantwell, Colleagues Condemn Illegal IRS-ICE Data Sharing
Amicus brief urges Appeals Court to protect taxpayer privacy against ICE and IRS Overreach WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Commerce,…