WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Baldwin Leads Senators Demanding Answers from Trump Admin on Cuts to Partnership that Boosts American Manufacturing WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Maria Cantwell (D-WA) are demanding answers from the Trump Administration on its decision to take away funding that has long helped boost domestic manufacturing and created thousands of jobs. The Manufacturing Extension Partne  more

DALLAS, Texas, April 10 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on April 9, 2025, entitled "Dallas-Fort Worth Area Employment - February 25": * * * Total nonfarm employment for the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, metropolitan area increased by 53,600 over the year in February, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted   more

WASHINGTON, April 10 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following report (No. USDL-25-0458) on April 9, 2025, entitled "Metropolitan Area Employment and Unemployment - February 2025": * * * Unemployment rates were higher in February than a year earlier in 255 of the 387 metropolitan areas, lower in 97 areas, and unchanged in 35 areas, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. A total of 15 areas had jobless rates of less than 3.0 percent   more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Cantwell, Moran Reintroduce Bill to Help U.S. Host Cities Bolster Local Infrastructure Ahead of 2026 World Cup, 2028 & 2034 Olympics 04.09.25 Cantwell: "With less than 500 days until Seattle hosts its first 2026 World Cup game, we need the Department of Transportation to get in the game and support host cities" WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell (D-WA), ranking member of the Sen  more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has released the following public communication dated March 22, 2025, from Occupy the SEC: * * * To: Comment Intake Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Legal Division Docket Manager 1700 G Street NW Washington, DC 20552 Re: Request for Information: Consumer Credit Card Market (Docket No. CFPB-2025-0004) * * * Dear Sir or Madam: Occupy the SEC 1 ("OSEC") submits this comment letter in response to the Consumer Financial P  more

NEW YORK, April 10 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release: * * * Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound launches Aqua Alert pilot program to improve maritime emergency response U.S. Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound is launching Aqua Alert, a new pilot program designed to quickly notify the public about urgent maritime emergencies. Modeled after Amber Alerts for missing children and Silver Alerts for seniors, Aqua Alert provides real-time   more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Nick Langworthy Introduces Infrastructure Project Acceleration Act, Legislation Critical in Cutting Red Tape to Ensure Micron's Success in New York WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) today introduced the Infrastructure Project Acceleration Act, a targeted bill to streamline environmental review processes for critical manufacturing projects--particularly in states l  more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN RAISES THE ALARM ON TRUMP CUTS CAUSING CATASTROPHIC FOOD SHORTAGES AT HUDSON VALLEY FOOD BANKS, DEMANDS TRUMP'S AGRICULTURE SECRETARY ROLLINS REINSTATE FUNDS IMMEDIATELY Congressman Pat Ryan Raises the Alarm on Trump Cuts Causing Catastrophic Food Shortages at Hudson Valley Food Banks, Demands Trump's Agriculture Secretary Rollins Reinstate Funds Immediately Trump's Department of   more

ALBANY, New York, April 9 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * DEC Finalizes Protections for Certain Threatened and Endangered Fish, Atlantic Coast Leopard Frog, and Other Species New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Acting Commissioner Amanda Lefton today announced the adoption of regulations updating the list of endangered, threatened, and special concern species of fish, a recently discovered specie  more

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Pushes DHS Secretary Noem, FBI Director Patel To Reverse Course On Cuts To Domestic Terrorism PPRevention Efforts April 08, 2025 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, pressed Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel to reverse course   more

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on April 9, 2025: * * * Durbin Pushes DHS Secretary Noem, FBI Director Patel To Reverse Course On Cuts To Domestic Terrorism Prevention Efforts WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, pressed Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem and Federal Bureau of Investig  more

ALBANY, New York, April 9 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * Environmental Conservation Police on Patrol The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's (DEC) Division of Law Enforcement enforces the 71 chapters of New York State's Environmental Conservation Law (ECL), protecting fish and wildlife and preserving environmental quality across New York. In 1880, the first eight Game Protectors proudly began servin  more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Feb. 28, 2025, from the Electric Power Research Institute Inc., Palo Alto, California: * * * COMMENTS OF THE ELECTRIC POWER RESEARCH INSTITUTE ON ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 90 FR 6967 [EPA-HQ-OW-2024-0328; FRL 11799-01-OW] CLEAN WATER ACT METHODS UPDATE RULE 22 FOR THE ANALYSIS OF CONTAMINANTS IN EFFLUENT * * * The Electric Power Research Institute, Inc. (EPRI) respectf  more

NEW YORK, April 8 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Executive Order 50 April 8, 2025 AUTHORIZING FEDERAL IMMIGRATION AUTHORITIES TO INVESTIGATE CRIMINAL ACTIVITY ON RIKERS ISLAND WHEREAS, the safety of the City of New York has been jeopardized by violent transnational gangs and criminal enterprises--including transnational gangs such as MS-13 and Tren de Aragua--that have been designated by federal authorities as foreign terrorist organizations; and  WHER  more

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued the following news release: * * * New York's Vaughn College Joins Enhanced Air Traffic Controller Training Program WASHINGTON - The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has signed an agreement with Vaughn College in New York to become the next school for the Enhanced Air Traffic - Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI) program. This is the fifth school the FAA has authorized to provide th  more

WASHINGTON, April 10 (TNSmeet) -- The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has announced a Commissioner-led technical conference aimed at addressing critical questions surrounding resource adequacy across various Regional Transmission Organization (RTO) and Independent System Operator (ISO) regions. Scheduled to take place on June 4 and 5, 2025, in Washington, D.C., the event will gather stakeholders to discuss the challenges and evolving models associated with ensuring reliable power s  more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The Federal Trade Commission has released the following public communication dated March 24, 2025, from Americans for Financial Reform Education Fund: * * * To: Federal Trade Commission Office of the Secretary 600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite CC-5610, (Annex H) Washington, DC 20580 Re: SFR Housing Study, P251200 * * * Americans for Financial Reform Education Fund (AFREF) strongly supports the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) proposed 6(b) study of large-scale sing  more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Blasts Trump's Tariff Tax Hike, Which Will Raise Inflation, Slow Economic Growth, And Increase Cost Of Living For New York Families; Pushes Legislation To Reassert Congress' Power Over Tariffs Trump's Tariffs Could Cost New York Households Almost $4,000 Extra Per Year For Gas, Groceries, And Other Everyday Goods Tax Hike Will Also Devastate Small Businesses, Lower Life Savings, An  more

ALBANY, New York, April 9 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Celebrates Two Million Meals Provided to Veterans, Service Members and Military Families Through New York State's Successful Partnership With HelloFresh Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the "Meals with Meaning: Veteran Feeding Veteran" program, launched in response to food insecurity heightened by the COVID-19 pandemic, has reached a major milestone, successfully dist  more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. Val Hoyle, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Hoyle, Jayapal, Khanna Demand Answers Over Unauthorized Military Strikes in Yemen by Trump Administration For Immediate Release: April 9, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Representatives Val Hoyle (OR-04), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), and Ro Khanna (CA-17), are expressing major concerns over the lack of Congressional approval for U.S. military strikes in Yemen. "The U.S. Constitution is clear: Congress hold  more

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI Video: Blumenthal Slams Trump for Assault on the Constitution, Calls Out Big Law Firms for Caving to White House's Demands [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, yesterday joined a spotlight hearing entitled, "Restoring Accountability: Exposing Attacks on the Rule of Law." The hearing--hosted by U.S  more

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: New York Post Ed Board Highlights Ernst's Squeal Work WASHINGTON - In case you missed it, the New York Post Editorial Board highlighted Senate DOGE Caucus Chair Joni Ernst's (R-Iowa) work that revealed unionized workers at the Defense Health Agency spent 87,000 hours in a two-year timespan doing union work instead of their jobs supporting the military health system. "This info comes in a bombshel  more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Washington, issued the following news: * * * Jayapal, Khanna, Hoyle Demand Answers Over Unauthorized Military Strikes in Yemen by Trump Administration WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Ro Khanna (CA-17), and Val Hoyle (OR-04) are expressing major concerns over the lack of Congressional approval for U.S. military strikes in Yemen. "The U.S. Constitution is clear: Congress holds the sole power to authorize offensive   more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Kennedy blasts NYC public school system for promoting antisemitic toolkit: "Still in disbelief" # Watch Kennedy's comments here. WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) questioned why the New York City public school system published an antisemitic newsletter that encouraged students to attend a "rage week" against Israel in a speech on the U.S. Senate floor. Key excerpts of the speech are below:  more

WASHINGTON, April 9 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "REPUBLICANS ARE SETTING IN MOTION THE LARGEST MEDICAID CUT IN AMERICAN HISTORY" Washington, DC - Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor in opposition to the reckless Republican budget which would enact the largest Medicaid cut in American history and raise cuts on hardworking American taxpayers. Leader Jeffries : Thank you,   more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "REPUBLICANS ARE SETTING IN MOTION THE LARGEST MEDICAID CUT IN AMERICAN HISTORY" Washington, DC - Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor in opposition to the reckless Republican budget which would enact the largest Medicaid cut in American history and raise cuts on hardworking American taxpayers. Leader Jeffries : Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Let me also t  more

WASHINGTON, April 8 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "WE ARE UNIFIED IN OUR OPPOSITION TO THE LARGEST MEDICAID CUT IN AMERICAN HISTORY" Washington, DC - Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press availability with Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and House and Senate Democratic leaders where they made clear that Democrats remain united in pushing back against the reckless Republican   more

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "WE ARE UNIFIED IN OUR OPPOSITION TO THE LARGEST MEDICAID CUT IN AMERICAN HISTORY" Washington, DC - Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press availability with Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and House and Senate Democratic leaders where they made clear that Democrats remain united in pushing back against the reckless Republican tax scheme. Leader Jeffr  more

NEW YORK, April 9 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Mayor Adams and Chancellor Aviles-Ramos Announce Hiring Over 3,700 new Teachers at Nearly 750 Schools as Part of Upcoming Mayoral Executive Budget Watch video here at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkmC2IyNPdY  Announcement Builds on Mayor Adams' Record of Investments in New York City Public Schools, Including Additional Funds for Implementation of Class Size Law NEW YORK - New York City Mayor Eric Adams  more

NEW YORK, April 9 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Mayor Adams and Veterans' Services Commissioner Hendon Announce 2 Million Meal Milestone Through Public-Private Partnership With New York State and HelloFresh Department of Veterans ' Services Has Played a Key Role in Distributing Free Meals from HelloFresh to Hundreds of Veterans Across Cit y Over Last Five Years  NEW YORK - New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Veterans' Services   more

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * MENG HAILS NASA ASTRONAUT - WHO RECENTLY VISITED QUEENS - FOR ARRIVING AT INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION QUEENS, NY - Today, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) hailed NASA Astronaut Jonny Kim - who recently visited Queens - for arriving (link is external) at the International Space Station this morning in his first spaceflight. In October 2022, Meng brought Kim to the borough where he met and spoke with l  more

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * MENG MAKES RECOMMENDATIONS TO SUPPORT NASA INNOVATION WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, wrote a letter to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA) Acting Administrator Janet Petro making her own recommendations on how the agency can improve efficiency, support th  more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * MENG-ELECTED OFFICIALS ISSUE JOINT STATEMENT ON FEDERAL FUNDING CUTS FOR FLOODING QUEENS, NY - Today, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) and other elected officials from Queens issued the following joint statement on the Trump Administration's decision to revoke federal money to address flooding in Queens, in particular cuts to the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program. The ele  more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * MENG: U.S. ARMY VETERAN FROM QUEENS UNJUSTLY FIRED FROM NYC VETERANS HOSPITAL GETS JOB BACK QUEENS, NY - U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) announced today that Luke Graziani, the veteran from Woodside, Queens who was unjustly fired from his job at a New York City veterans hospital, has been reinstated to his position, and is back at work at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center in the Bronx. Graziani,  more

ALBANY, New York, April 10 -- The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) has announced a virtual procedural conference to discuss the proposed Jennison Transmission Solution Project by New York State Electric & Gas Corporation (NYSEG). The project, for which NYSEG is seeking a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need under Article VII of the Public Service Law, is the subject. A notice issued on April 9, 2025, by PSC Secretary Michelle L. Phillips, details the upcoming  more

ALBANY, New York, April 9 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * New York Stands With Survivors: Governor Hochul Announces New York State Landmarks to be Lit Blue for Child Abuse Victims During National Crime Victims' Rights Week, and Child Abuse Prevention Month, Governor Kathy Hochul today announced 14 State landmarks will be lit blue tonight to raise awareness of the state's prevention efforts to protect children and families. Governor Hochul previously   more

ALBANY, New York, April 10 -- The New York State Department of Transportation issued the following news release on April 8, 2025: * * * New York State Department of Transportation Announces Start of $3.8 Million Bridge Replacement Along State Route 22 in Washington County New Span Over White Creek Will Enhance Safety and Mobility for Drivers, Cyclists and Pedestrians Along New York's Longest North-South Route New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez to  more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has released the following public communication dated March 20, 2025, from Friends of Animals: * * * ATTN: Jolie Harrison, Chief, Permits and Conservation Division Permits and Conservation Division Office of Protected Resources, NOAA 1315 East-West Highway, Room 13705 Silver Spring, MD 20910; Re: Comments on Clearwater Aquarium application to import dolphins (NOAA-NOAA 2024-0140) * * *   more

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, ranking member of the House Administration Committee, issued the following news release on April 9, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Morelle Seeks Immediate Correction to Capitol Police Pay It has come to my attention that the Trump administration is refusing to implement this duly authorized pay increase for USCP officers' WASHINGTON - Rep. Joe Morelle (NY-25), the top Democrat on the Committee on House Administration, sent a letter to the   more

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- 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 the Consequences of Trump's Chaotic and Lawless Immigration Enforcement Washington, D.C. (April 9, 2025)--Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Committee on the Judiciary, delivered opening remarks at the Subcommittee on Immigration, Integrity, Security, and E  more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12541) on April 8, 2025, by American national government analyst Barry J. McMillion. Here are excerpts: * * * Recommendation for New U.S. Circuit and District Court Judgeships by the Judicial Conference of the United States (119th Congress) Congress determines through legislative action both the size and structure of the federal judiciary, including the number of U.S. circuit and distric  more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, issued the following statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on April 8, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, across our country, women of color continue to experience devastating maternal healthcare inequities. As a proud mother of four children, I know firsthand how critical access to quality healthcare is for expectant mothers. However, far too many women in this country still do not have access to the vital maternal resources t  more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Kelly, Health Subcommittee Democrats March to Health Department, RFK Jr. Refuses to Meet WASHINGTON - U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02), Ranking Member Diana DeGette (CO-01), and five more members of the Energy & Commerce Health Subcommittee marched to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today to demand a meeting with Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. After waiting in the lobby for almos  more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. George Latimer, D-New York, issued the following statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on April 8, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, 2 months ago on this House floor, I spoke against the foolishness of the President's proposed tariff schemes. I spoke knowing a bit about corporate reaction from my own business career. Now, the top financial minds of this country have spoken, in consecutive days of stock market tumbling, losing values for investors, inclu  more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * RYAN, JAYAPAL, DELUZIO, CRAIG LAUNCH MONOPOLY BUSTERS CAUCUS Ryan, Jayapal, Deluzio, Craig Launch Monopoly Busters Caucus The Monopoly Busters Caucus will Fight Corporate Greed and Promote a Pro-Worker, Pro-Consumer, Pro-Small Business Agenda WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representatives Pat Ryan (NY-18), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Chris Deluzio (PA-17), and Angie Craig (MN-02) are today launching the Monopol  more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Division of Fish and Wildlife issued a report titled "2024 Report: Experimental Pen-rearing of Atlantic Salmon in Lake Champlain 2021-2025," which details a collaborative effort to boost Atlantic salmon survival and returns in Lake Champlain. The project tests whether pen-rearing juvenile salmon increases post-stocking survival and adult returns to the Saranac River, aiming to enhance catches in both the river and  more

WASHINGTON, April 8 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * SCHUMER DEMANDS FEMA IMMEDIATELY REVERSE DEVASTATING $300+ MILLION CUT FOR DISASTER PREPARDNESS, FLOOD MITIGATION & INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADES ACROSS NEW YORK TO ENSURE CONSTRUCTION CAN CONTINUE & TO... Last Week FEMA Announced It Will Eliminate The Building Resilient Infrastructure And Communities (BRIC), Cutting Projects Across NY; BRIC Was Set To Provide $325M For NYS   more

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on April 9, 2025: * * * Scott's Overdraft CRA Passes House, Heads to President Trump's Desk The Biden-era rule would have led to reduced access to credit and important financial services for hardworking Americans. Washington, D.C. - Chairman Tim Scott's (R-S.C.) Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to overturn the Biden Consumer  more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following floor remarks on April 8, 2025: * * * Mr. President, I saw something last week that I didn't believe. I read the article, and then I searched the internet for other articles saying the same thing to confirm that it was true, and it was true. I am still in disbelief. The largest public school system in America is in New York City. I love New York City. I think it is the greatest city in the world. And the New York publ  more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following floor remarks on April 8, 2025: * * * Mr. President, on Social Security, a few days ago, Vice President JD Vance claimed that 40 percent of people calling to get their Social Security "are committing fraud"--40 percent. First, it was Elon Musk calling Social Security a Ponzi scheme. Then Donald Trump spent 10 minutes in his congressional address talking about checks to 150-year-olds, which we all know is a lie. An  more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following floor remarks on April 8, 2025: * * * Mr. President, I would like to begin by reading a quote from Bill Ackman, the billionaire well known for his support of Donald Trump. He said: We are headed for a self-induced, economic nuclear winter, and we should start hunkering down. Preston Caldwell, a senior economist from Morningstar Research, likewise, said: If they're maintained, the tariff hikes announced April 2 re  more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The U.S. Senate conducted 10 committee hearings on April 8, 2025: * * * NOMINATIONS Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry: Committee concluded a hearing to examine the nominations of Stephen Vaden, of Tennessee, to be Deputy Secretary, was introduced by Senators Blackburn and Hagerty, and Tyler Clarkson, of Virginia, to be General Counsel, both of the Department of Agriculture, after the nominees testified and answered questions in their own behalf. * * *   more

WASHINGTON, April 10 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. State Department has approved the temporary importation of culturally significant objects related to the Nakagin Capsule Tower for public exhibition in the United States. These objects will be featured in "The Many Lives of the Nakagin Capsule Tower" at The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York, with the potential for future displays at other venues still to be determined. The exhibition will explore the history, legacy, and influence of the Nakagin Ca  more

ALBANY, New York, April 10 -- The New York State Education Department issued the following news release on April 9, 2025: * * * Statement from New York State Education Department Spokesperson JP O'Hare "For the second consecutive day, a number of schools across the state experienced a slowdown with the Grades 3-8 Computer-Based Testing System. NYSED apologizes to schools, students, and families and, like those who were impacted, finds this situation unacceptable. Make no mistake: the state's   more

ALBANY, New York, April 9 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Supporting First Responders: Governor Hochul Announces Funding to Support Suicide Prevention Efforts for Veterans and Uniformed Personnel Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the award of 18 grants to expand resiliency and suicide prevention efforts among military veterans and uniformed personnel, including law enforcement, firefighters, emergency medical service personnel, correction officer  more

NEW YORK, April 9 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Transcript: Mayor Adams Calls In for a Live Interview on Good Music, Good Times (GMGT) Live's "The Reset Talk Show" J.R. Giddings: Welcome back. This is the Reset Talk Show. Audience, tell a friend, tell a friend. We have New York City Mayor Eric Adams with us this morning. Good morning. Welcome in, Mr. Mayor. How are you?  I think you're muted, Mr. Mayor. Mayor Eric Adams: Hey, how are you? Can you hear m  more

NEW YORK, April 9 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Transcript: Mayor Adams Participates in a Live Interview on 1010 WINS' "1010 Wins Middays" April 9, 2025 Juliet Papa: And good morning. I'm Juliet Papa, 1010 WINS, and it is a pleasure to have you, Mayor Adams, joining us live this morning for a conversation and for Q&A. Mayor Adams, welcome to our studio. Mayor Eric Adams: It's good to be here. Papa: Great. You're the 110th mayor of New York City, and   more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection has released the following public communication dated March 24, 2025, from Amir Nasr, trade policy manager of the Computer and Communications Industry Association: * * * Before the United States Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security, and Department of the Treasury Washington, D.C. In re Trade and National Security Actions and Low-Value Shipments Docket No. USCBP-2025-0003 *  more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch Leads Every Northeastern Senator in Bipartisan Request for Answers on Reports White House May Eliminate Regional FEMA Office WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) led 11 of his Northeastern colleagues in requesting answers from President Trump on reports that the White House is considering a proposal to eliminate certain Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) regional   more

NEW YORK, April 10 -- The Whitney Museum of American Art issued the following news release on April 9, 2025: * * * THE WHITNEY MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART AND HYUNDAI MOTOR PRESENT THE WORK OF MARINA ZURKOW AS THE NEXT HYUNDAI TERRACE COMMISSION New York, NY, April 9, 2025 -- The Whitney Museum of American Art and Hyundai Motor Company present the next Hyundai Terrace Commission by Marina Zurkow. Presented on the Whitney's fifth-floor terrace, Zurkow's The River is a Circle marks the Museum's seco  more