RICHMOND, Virginia, April 9 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Virginia issued the following news release on April 8, 2025: * * * Video of arrest, new details in Trump administration's case targeting Georgetown postdoctoral fellow Dr. Khan Suri for speech on Palestinian rights RICHMOND, Va. - Today Georgetown professor and postdoctoral fellow Dr. Badar Khan Suri filed an amended complaint in his case Khan Suri v. Trump challenging his illegal arrest and detention by the Trump administra  more

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * After Pressure from Warren, Trump Nominee Commits to Holding Private Military Landlords Accountable, Protecting Housing Rights for Servicemembers, Families Mr. Marks: "I believe that residents do need to have robust rights to include where they live." Mr. Marks: "If confirmed, you have my commitment to work with this committee, you, and others, and the services on behalf of our residents   more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, ranking member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on April 8, 2025: * * * As Trump Trade War Bludgeons US Economy, Administration Defunds Network of Centers That Boost American Manufacturing MEP Centers Created During '80's Trade War to Help Small American Manufacturers Survive and Thrive; Trump Action Undermines Decades of Investment in Manufacturing Resilience 15 Senators  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 8 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Caf2Code Expands Harrisonburg Headquarters RICHMOND, VA -- Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today that Caf2Code, a software development and IT consultancy company, will invest $135,000 to expand their Harrisonburg operations. The project will create 20 jobs. "Caf2Code's project brings not only cutting-edge technology and innovation to the Commonwealth, but also creates 20 new high-quali  more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on April 8, 2025: * * * Committee Democrats Demand Answers After DOGE Fires Thousands of HHS Workers and Erodes Critical Programs Members call for accountability as the Trump Administration's disastrous actions threaten the health and safety of seniors, children, and people with disabilities. WASHINGTON - Today, House Education and Workforc  more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on April 8, 2025: * * * Congressional Dads Caucus Calls Out the Impact of Trump's Tariffs on Working Families WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10), and Representatives Jimmy Gomez (CA-34), Brad Schneider (IL-10), Steven Horsford (NV-04), Shomari C. Figures (AL-07), and Derek Tran (CA-45) held a press conference to call out how President Trump's tariffs will raise prices on w  more

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on April 7, 2025: * * * Congressional Democrats Demand McMahon Reverse Abrupt Policy Change Halting Funding for Schools Nationwide Top authorizers and appropriators press Trump's Department of Education for details about its' abrupt halt of funding for state governments and school districts that adds a bureaucratic hurdle to reimbursement an  more

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Benjamin Cline, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on April 7, 2025: * * * Congressman Cline Introduces No Union Time on the Taxpayer's Dime Act Today, Congressman Ben Cline (R-VA) joined Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) in introducing the No Union Time on the Taxpayer's Dime Act, which would prohibit the use of "official time" by federal employees engaging in union activities while on the clock. This legislation would restore accountability to the federal workfo  more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on April 8, 2025: * * * Congressman Suhas Subramanyam Blasts Republicans on the House Floor on Their Bill to Weaken the Judicial System and Embolden President Trump Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) took to the House floor to blast Republicans for their so-called No Rogue Rulings Act which would remove power from our district courts and allow President Trump and his admin  more

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for April 8, 2025 ARMY Gideon Contracting LLC,* San Antonio, Texas (W912HY-25-D-0016); Randy Kinder Excavating Inc.,* Dexter, Missouri (W912HY-25-D-0018); Central Environmental Inc.,* Anchorage, Alaska (W912HY-25-D-0019); Tybe-Garney Federal JV LLC,* Newbern, Tennessee (W912HY-25-D-0020); Ahtna-Great Lakes E&I JV,* West Sacramento, California (W912HY-25-D-0021); Flatiron Dragados Constructors In  more

WASHINGTON, April 7 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Democrats Demand McMahon Reverse Abrupt Policy Change Halting Funding for Schools Nationwide Top authorizers and appropriators press Trump's Department of Education for details about its' abrupt halt of funding for state governments and school districts that adds a bureaucratic hurdle to reimbursement and will harm student recovery following the pandemic. As originally released by the Committee  more

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on April 7, 2025: * * * Education Leaders Demand Answers on Trump's Attempts to Dismantle Museum and Library Services WASHINGTON - House Education and Workforce Committee Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) and Higher Education and Workforce Development Subcommittee Ranking Member Alma S. Adams (NC-12) are demanding answers from I  more

WASHINGTON, April 7 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Education Leaders Demand Answers on Trump's Attempts to Dismantle Museum and Library Services As originally released by the Committee on Education and Workforce, Democrats (link is external) WASHINGTON - House Education and Workforce Committee Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) and Higher Education and Workforce Development Subcommittee Ranking Member Alma S. Adams (NC-12) are deman  more

WASHINGTON, April 8 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule requiring expanded inspections and repairs for Boeing 737 aircraft following fresh reports of structural cracking in key fuselage components. The directive, which supersedes a 2021 airworthiness directive, affects nearly 2,000 U.S.-registered aircraft and aims to prevent structural failure and potential loss of control in flight. The directive applies to Boeing's 73  more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following news release on April 8, 2025: * * * Federal Reserve Board announces termination of enforcement action with former employee of The Marathon Bank The Federal Reserve Board on Tuesday announced the termination of the enforcement action listed below: Lori H. Staples, former employee of The Marathon Bank, Winchester, Virginia Cease and Desist Order dated May 28, 2003 (PDF) Terminated April 4, 2025 Additional enforcement actions c  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 8 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * FOR THE RECORD: More Evidence Governor Youngkin's "Compete to Win" Agenda is Working for Virginians Credit Rating Agency Affirms Virginia's Aaa Status, Commonwealth Well-Positioned to Absorb Federal Restructuring Under Governor Glenn Youngkin, Virginia continues to lead as a national model of fiscal responsibility and good governance. This week, Moody's Ratings reaffirmed the Commonweal  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 8 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Glenn Youngkin and First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin Announce Q1 and Q2 Salary Donations to SkillsUSA Virginia Foundation and SkillSource Group Governor Glenn Youngkin and First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin donate their Q1 and Q2 salaries to SkillsUSA Virginia Foundation and SkillSource Group on Monday, April 7, 2025. Official Photo by Kaitlyn DeHarde, Office of Governor Glenn Youngkin   more

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Statement on Trump Coal Executive Actions U.S. President Donald Trump announced a series of actions at the White House to help the U.S. American coal industry. House Committee on Energy and Commerce Environment Subcommittee Chair and U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) attended the White House event. Following the event, Rep. Griffith issued the following statement: "The 'War on Co  more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, chairman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release on April 8, 2025: * * * House and Senate Small Business Committees Hold Joint Hearing on Saving Trump Tax Cuts for Small Businesses WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, and Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), Chair of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, led a joint heari  more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The Department of Housing and Urban Development issued the following news release on April 8, 2025: * * * HUD Extends Foreclosure Relief to More than One Million FHA Borrowers Recovering from Hurricanes Helene and Milton Second extension of foreclosure moratoriums provides flexibility for disaster impacted communities Washington - Today, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner announced the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) is e  more

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine & Banks Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support Mental Health Care and Substance Use Disorder Recovery WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Jim Banks (R-IN), members of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, introduced the Providing Empathetic and Effective Recovery (PEER) Support Act, bipartisan legislation to support mental health care and substa  more

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine & Colleagues Announce Intent to File Legislation to Challenge Trump's Senseless Trade Wars WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-OR), U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY), and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) were joined by U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Peter Welch (D-VT), and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) in announcing   more

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine, Collins, Risch Introduce Religious Workforce Protection Act WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), Susan Collins (R-ME), and Jim Risch (R-ID) introduced the Religious Workforce Protection Act, bipartisan legislation to allow religious workers already present in the U.S. on temporary R-1 status with pending EB-4 applications to stay in the U.S. while waiting for permanent resi  more

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine, Schumer, and Wyden Demand House Vote on Senate-Passed Tariff Legislation Ending Trade War with Canada WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), Democratic Senate Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), and Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee Ron Wyden (D-OR) sent a letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson demanding that he schedule a vote in the House of Representatives on Senate Join  more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Virginia, issued the following news on April 8, 2025: * * * Kiggans Op-ed Calls on Navy to Base F-35s at NAS Oceana WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) penned an op-ed in Stars and Stripes calling on the U.S. Navy to establish a permanent F-35 presence on the East Coast - specifically at NAS Oceana in Virginia Beach, the East Coast Master Jet Base. As a former Navy helicopter pilot who serves on the House Armed Services Committe  more

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Labor Leaders Introduce Bill to Raise Minimum Wage The Raise the Wage Act of 2025 would gradually raise the minimum wage to $17 by 2030 and give roughly 22 million Americans a long-overdue raise. As originally released by the Committee on Education and Workforce, Democrats (link is external) WASHINGTON - Today, Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (D-VA-03), House Committee on Education and  more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on April 8, 2025: * * * Labor Leaders Introduce Bill to Raise Minimum Wage WASHINGTON - Today, Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (D-VA-03), House Committee on Education and Workforce, and Ranking Member Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, introduced the Raise the Wage Act of 2025. According  more

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * McClellan Fights Back Against U.S. Health Agency Mass Firings Washington, D.C. - Amidst widespread firings at federal health agencies, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) calls out the Trump Administration and Congressional Republicans after Elon Musk's DOGE purged thousands of personnel from the U.S. health agencies responsible for conducting lifesaving cancer research, mitigating ongoin  more

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * New Dems Demand that President Trump Abandon National Sales Tax on the American People, Work with Congress to Lower Costs Today, following President Trump's decision to institute sweeping taxes on American consumers and businesses and engage in a global trade war with every single ally and trading partner, New Dems wrote to President Trump and his top advisors imploring the administration to change cou  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 8 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news: * * * North State Bank and Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta Award $1 Million to the Raleigh Rescue Mission for a New Women's and Children's Housing Campus in Knightdale, North Carolina RALEIGH, N.C. - North State Bank and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (FHLBank Atlanta) have committed $1 million in grant funding to support Raleigh Rescue   more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. Gerald "Gerry" Connolly, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Oversight Democrats Urge HHS Secretary RFK Jr. to Halt Purge of FDA Staff, Warn of Increased Outbreaks of Contaminated Food Washington, D.C. (April 8, 2025)--Today, Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee o  more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Raskin's Opening Statement at Subcommittee Hearing on Government Surveillance and the Protection of Americans' Sensitive Data Washington, D.C. (April 8, 2025)--Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, delivered opening remarks at the Subcommittee on Crime and Federal Government Surveillance heari  more

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Gerald "Gerry" Connolly, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Members Brown and Connolly Launch Investigation Into White House's Use of Elon Musk's Starlink Washington, D.C. (April 7, 2025)--Today, Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and Rep. Shontel Brown, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Inform  more

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Gerald "Gerry" Connolly, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Members Frost and Connolly Launch Investigation Into Elon Musk's Rampant Conflicts of Interest at NASA Washington, D.C. (April 7, 2025)--Today, Rep. Maxwell Alejandro Frost, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs, and Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, Ranking Member   more

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, issued the following statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on April 7, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the commissioning of the USS Iowa, the Navy's newest Virginia-class, nuclear-powered, fast-attack submarine. I had the honor this weekend to attend the ceremony at Naval Submarine Base New London, alongside Governor Kim Reynolds, veterans, and the families of over 140 crew members. It was a  more

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce issued the following news release: * * * Secretary Lutnick Announces Speaker Lineup for 2025 SelectUSA Investment Summit, including Global Business Leaders and U.S. Governors Tuesday, April 8, 2025 Office of Public Affairs publicaffairs@doc.gov (link sends email) Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick announced the first wave of global business leaders, and U.S. Governors participating at the 2025 SelectUSA Investment Summ  more

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Collins, Kaine, Risch Introduce Religious Workforce Protection Act Click HERE to watch and HERE to download video of Senator Collins' introducing the bill on the Senate floor. Washington, D.C. --U.S. Senators Susan Collins, Tim Kaine (D-VA), and Jim Risch (R-ID) today introduced the Religious Workforce Protection Act, bipartisan legislation to allow religious workers already present in t  more

ACCRA, Ghana, April 9 -- The U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, a service component of the U.S. Africa Command, issued the following news: * * * US, Ghana host African Land Forces Summit in Accra By Samuel Appah U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) held the opening ceremony for the African Land Forces Summit 2025 in Accra, Ghana. Sponsored by the U.S. Army Chief of Staff, ALFS 2025 runs April 7-10, 2025 and brings together l  more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. Gerald "Gerry" Connolly, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Vice Ranking Member Crockett and Ranking Member Connolly Launch Investigation Into Elon Musk's Obvious Conflicts of Interest at Department of Commerce Washington, D.C. (April 8, 2025)--Today, Rep. Jasmine Crockett, Vice Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, Ran  more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on April 8, 2025: * * * Vindman Introduces Landmark Legislation to Restore Quality Education Across Our Country, Get Phones Out of the Classroom This legislation is supported by social psychologist Jonathan Haidt who is an expert on the positive impact of phone-free classrooms. Haidt is the respected author of the New York Times bestseller The Anxious Generation. WASHINGTON -- Congressman Eugene Vindma  more