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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (8th District of New York)

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press availability, where he emphasized that Democrats are committed to using taxpayer dollars to make life better for the American people and hold the Trump administration accountable for brutalizing everyday Americans.

LEADER JEFFRIES: Taxpayer dollars should be used to make life better for the American people, to drive down the high cost of living, to fix our broken healthcare system and to deliver a government that actually promotes the health, the safety and the economic well-being of the American people. Instead, Donald Trump and his administration have been using taxpayer dollars to brutalize everyday Americans, kill American citizens and violently target law-abiding immigrant families. It’s unacceptable, it’s unconscionable and it’s un-American.

This administration continues to weaponize the Department of Justice, weaponize the Department for Homeland Security, weaponize the power of government to undermine the ability of everyday Americans to live their best life, because they’re so consumed with jamming their right-wing extremism down the throats of the American people. We will not be intimidated by any of their actions. We will stay the course as it relates to making sure that we actually fund the government in a manner that is consistent with our values, consistent with the Constitution and consistent with the American way of life.

It’s a big difference between the Trump administration, Republicans, on the one hand, and how Democrats want to spend your taxpayer dollars on the other. Republicans, in their One Big Ugly Bill, enacted the largest cut to Medicaid in American history, ripped healthcare away from more than 14 million Americans, and at the same period of time, took $186 billion from SNAP, literally stealing food from the mouths of hungry children, seniors and veterans. And in that same One Big Ugly Bill, use taxpayer dollars to give the Department of Homeland Security and ICE a slush fund that’s been used to unleash a killing machine in Minneapolis, using taxpayer dollars, literally, to kill American citizens in cold blood.

That’s what Republicans have done in their One Big Ugly Bill. That’s their policy, and Democrats are going to continue to push back aggressively against it. We want to make sure that the Department of Homeland Security conducts itself in a manner that elevates public safety, not undermines it. And the American people are demanding accountability, and that’s what Democrats are going to deliver.

Full press conference can be watched here.

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Brad Sherman (D-CA)

Washington, D.C. — Former U.S. Agency for International Development Administrator Samantha Power voiced support for legislation introduced by Congressman Brad Sherman (CA-32) and House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Gregory Meeks (D-NY) that would direct the Government Accountability Office to conduct an independent review of deaths linked to the dismantling of USAID programs. The measure, known as the Evan Anzoo Memorial Act, is backed by all House Foreign Affairs Committee Democrats.

“For decades, USAID operated with strong bipartisan backing, including — during the Biden Administration — from the Republican-led House of Representatives,” Power said. “The dismantling of USAID, which has already cost hundreds of thousands of lives and devastated livelihoods around the world, was accompanied by sweeping mischaracterizations of the agency’s work and its public servants. This lawless decision is not only one of the cruelest and deadliest acts in American history; it is an unfathomable foreign policy blunder.” 

“Secretary Rubio came before the House Foreign Affairs Committee and lied to America when he claimed ‘no one has died’ from Trump’s USAID shuttering. That was a bold-faced lie – but if Republicans are so confident in his answer, they should support my legislation to have Congress’s independent, nonpartisan watchdog conduct an independent and formal review of how many people have died as a result of this evil policy,” Sherman said. “Instead, all House Foreign Affairs Committee Republicans voted against this legislation in September because they are afraid of the truth.” 

“Despite numerous denials and outright obfuscation by the administration – including Secretary Rubio’s claim that no one has died as a result of U.S. foreign assistance cuts – the reality is far more damning. Millions of preventable deaths will have occurred as a direct result of Trump’s evisceration of USAID. These cruel decisions demand real accountability and oversight. The Evan Anzoo Memorial Act will help ensure the American public and Congress confront the true human consequences of these policies,” said Ranking Member Meeks. 

Despite top U.S. research institutions and publications reporting on hundreds of thousands of deaths occurring in 2025 due to the Trump Administration’s USAID’s shuttering, Secretary Rubio told the House Foreign Affairs Committee that “no one has died” from USAID’s dismantling, and that “no children are dying on [his] watch.” 

Sherman and Meek’s efforts are named after Evan Anzoo, a 5-year-old boy born with HIV and kept alive through American health aid. After the Trump Administration cut of USAID programs overnight, Evan lost access to his HIV medication and died shortly after. Evan is just one of the hundreds of thousands of USAID recipients who died after the Trump Administration stripped them of lifesaving care. 

The American people overwhelmingly support providing lifesaving foreign aid around the world; they deserve to know the true impact of the Trump Administration’s deadly dismantling of USAID and whether the Secretary of State lied before Congress. The Evan Anzoo Memorial Act will create a formal report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO), Congress’s watchdog, as to how many people around the world have died as a result of this policy. 

All House Foreign Affairs Committee Democrats joined Sherman and Meeks in introducing this legislation: Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37), Rep. Madeleine Dean (PA-04), Rep. Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Rep. Brad Schneider (IL-10), Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51), Rep. Jim Costa (CA-21), Rep. Sarah McBride (DE-AL), Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (FL-20), Rep. Johnny Olszewski (MD-02), Rep. Bill Keating (MA-09), Rep. Jonathan Jackson (IL-01), Rep. Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Rep. Dina Titus (NV-01), Rep. George Latimer (NY-16), Rep. Ted Lieu (CA-36), Rep. Greg Stanton (AZ-04), Rep. Julie Johnson (TX-32), Rep. Kweisi Mfume (MD-07), Rep. Jared Moskowitz (FL-23), Rep. Gabe Amo (RI-01), Rep. Ami Bera (CA-06).

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Chris Pappas (D-NH)

Despite repeated outreach, DHS has failed to establish clear lines of communication with the Town of Merrimack following reports ICE plans to establish a processing center in the town

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Chris Pappas (D-NH)

Today Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) announced he is calling for the impeachment of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem. He is also cosponsoring articles of impeachment introduced against Noem in the House.

“Secretary Noem is not fit to continue in her position. If she does not resign, Congress must start proceedings to impeach her. Under her leadership, we have seen violations of due process and our constitutional values, enforcement operations inconsistent with the law and accepted standards and protocols, and a failure to coordinate with local law enforcement. In the wake of the killing of two citizens in Minnesota, she blatantly lied to the public by claiming both individuals were ‘domestic terrorists.’ She has not provided the leadership and transparency that Congress and Americans deserve. We need an investigation of the shootings in Minnesota, a thorough evaluation of training and standards, and full accountability. Secretary Noem has lost the trust of the American people and has violated her oath. She must be removed from office.”

Last week, Pappas introduced the PUBLIC SAFETY Act to redirect almost $75 billion in excess funding from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and send it instead to local law enforcement programs to help hire and train 200,000 local cops nationwide. Pappas’s bill would not affect ICE’s regular appropriations, leaving the agency with historically normal funding levels to conduct traditional immigration enforcement operations.

Pappas proposed his legislation as an amendment to the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026 when it was considered in the House last week, but the amendment was blocked by the Republican majority. Pappas subsequently voted against the legislation. 

Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Pete Aguilar (31 CD Ca)

The grant funding will allow the City of San Bernardino to fight crime and improve safety by purchasing unmarked mobile surveillance vehicles, surveillance cameras and license plate readers

Rep. Pete Aguilar (CA-33) announced that he secured $1,031,000 in funding for the City of San Bernardino’s Mobile Crime Prevention Program. This critical funding will improve public safety by expanding and supporting the City’s surveillance technology, enhancing law enforcement’s ability to monitor and respond to incidents more effectively, prevent and solve crimes and apprehend criminals. You can watch the full video of the press conference here and find photos from the event above and here.
“I first ran for Congress in order to bring home federal dollars that help improve the quality of life for working families here in the Inland Empire, including making our community safer,” said Rep. Pete Aguilar. “That’s why I am so proud to have secured more than $1 million in community project funding for the City of San Bernardino’s Mobile Crime Prevention Program. This project will improve public safety by giving our law enforcement the tools they need to better prevent and solve crimes, apprehend criminals and respond to incidents. This funding is an investment in our community’s future and marks a step toward a stronger, safer San Bernardino. I’ll continue to fight for more resources and to improve Californians’ lives here in the Inland Empire.”
“Public safety is the foundation of a strong San Bernardino,” said Mayor Helen Tran, City of San Bernardino. “When residents feel safe, communities thrive, businesses grow, and families can take pride in their neighborhoods. These federal dollars will help us strengthen that foundation and better meet the demands of our city. On behalf of the City Council, our dedicated public safety professionals, and the residents of San Bernardino, thank you, Congressman Aguilar, for standing with our city and investing in the safety of our community. We look forward to continuing our partnership and to putting these funds to work for the residents of San Bernardino.”
“Last year, our department experienced a remarkable reduction in crime, thanks to the hard work of our officers, professional staff, and strong partnerships with our community,” said Darren Goodman, Chief of Police, San Bernardino Police Department. “This funding allows us to build on that success by investing in technology that will further enhance public safety, improve our response capabilities, and help us continue driving crime down across San Bernardino.”
In January 2026, Rep. Aguilar helped pass the Commerce, Justice, Science, Energy and Water Development, and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act of 2026, which included $7.4 million in federal community project funding grants for seven projects in California’s 33rd Congressional District. 

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (8th District of New York)

Know Your Immigration Rights

If you or a loved one encounter immigration enforcement officials, it is essential that you know your rights and have prepared your household for all possible outcomes.

Ask for a warrant: The Fourth Amendment of the Constitution protects you from unreasonable search and seizure. You do not have to open your door until you see a valid warrant to enter your home or search your belongings.

Your right to remain silent: The Fifth Amendment protects your right to remain silent and not incriminate yourself. You are not required to share any personal information such as your place of birth, immigration status or criminal history.

Always consult an attorney: You have a right to speak with an attorney. You do not have to sign anything or hand officials any documents without speaking to an attorney. Try to identify and consult one in advance.

The New York City Office of Civil Justice and the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA) support a variety of free immigration legal services through local nonprofit legal organizations. To access these resources, dial 311 and say “Action NYC,” call the MOIA Immigration Legal Support Hotline at 800-354-0365 Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. or visit MOIA’s website.

Learn more here: KNOW YOUR IMMIGRATION RIGHTS  – Congressman Hakeem Jeffries

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21)

Today, Rep. Lois Frankel (FL-22), Ranking Member of the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Subcommittee, released the following statement after the Trump Administration announced a sweeping expansion of the Global Gag Rule—a policy that cuts off U.S. foreign assistance to international organizations that provide, refer for, or even discuss abortion as a legal medical option, even when using their own non-U.S. funds.

The expansion dramatically broadens the rule’s reach, applying it to nearly all non-military foreign assistance and conditioning aid not only on abortion-related restrictions, but also on compliance with the Administration’s ideological positions on LGBTQ rights, diversity, equity, inclusion, and so-called “gender ideology.” It also extends the policy to U.S.-based organizations working overseas and foreign governments.

By forcing the State Department to police the policies of thousands of organizations and governments, this change threatens to disrupt emergency response, weaken health systems, damage global partnerships, and increase the risk of conflict and disease outbreaks—making the world, and the United States, less safe.

“This reckless expansion turns lifesaving aid into an ideological loyalty test,” said Ranking Member Frankel. “It will slow emergency response, undermine trusted partnerships, handicap our ability to prevent instability and respond to humanitarian crises, and make it more likely for disease to reach our shores. It is a shortsighted and cruel mandate for our already weakened foreign assistance tools. ”

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Gregory W Meeks (5th District of New York)

Washington, D.C. – Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today issued a statement on renewed armed clashes in Ethiopia’s Tigray Region. 

“The recent fighting in Tigray risks embroiling Ethiopia back into a civil war that endangers millions of lives, worsening an already dire humanitarian crisis and destabilizing the broader region. No party stands to benefit from a return to violence.  

“I call on the parties to immediately cease all hostilities and grant humanitarian organizations unfettered access to civilians in need. Full implementation of the 2022 Cessation of Hostilities Agreement is essential if credible elections are to proceed in June. The political challenges facing Ethiopia cannot be resolved on the battlefield. Diplomacy and free and fair elections are the only viable means of securing a better future for the Ethiopian people.” 

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08)

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Recently, Congressman Pete Stauber celebrated President Trump signing into law a key Fiscal Year 2026 spending bill, H.R. 6938, Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026. This measure secures more than $10 million in Community Project Funding for critical infrastructure and water projects throughout Minnesota’s Eighth Congressional District, delivering tangible investments that will strengthen communities, enhance water quality, and support economic growth across the Northland. Congressman Stauber released the following statement:

“Making sure Minnesotans have access to clean and reliable water has always been a top priority of mine, and I’m proud to have secured more than $10 million for these vital projects. These funds will improve water treatment facilities, upgrade wastewater systems, and build stronger infrastructure across the Eighth District. I’ll continue working hard to bring federal dollars home to the Northland and support our communities.”

Interior:

$1,750,000 for The City of Duluth Water Treatment Plant Rehabilitation
$2,000,000 for City of Ely Drinking Water Supply Intake and Water Main Replacement
$1,061,000 for City of Nashwauk Third Street Infrastructure Improvements Project
$1,000,000 for Hibbing Water, Access, Treatment, Expansion, & Reliability Projects (Hib-WATER)
$1,000,000 for Kettle River’s Infrastructure Improvements
$330,000 for City of Cook Pond Improvements
$750,000 for Coleraine City-Wide Infrastructure Project
$750,000 for Keewatin City-Wide Infrastructure Project
$750,000 for Pine City Wastewater Treatment Pond System Upgrade
$750,000 for Mountain Iron/Eveleth Watermain Loop
$750,000 for Northern Township Wastewater Project

These appropriations reflect Congressman Stauber’s persistent advocacy in Congress to prioritize America First policies, deliver results for constituents, and ensure that northern Minnesota receives its fair share of federal investments. By partnering with President Trump’s administration and House leadership, the Congressman has guaranteed funding for the district that will create jobs, protect public health, and lay the foundation for a more prosperous future in the Eighth District.

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Paul Tonko (Capital Region New York)

GUILDERLAND, NY — Congressman Paul D. Tonko visited Guilderland High School yesterday to recognize Daniel Joseph, the winning student for the 2025 Congressional App Challenge for New York’s 20^th Congressional District. During the visit, Tonko delivered congratulatory remarks and presented Daniel with a Congressional Certificate of Achievement and a letter of recognition for his outstanding work.

“Every year, I am continually impressed by the talent and pioneering spirit shown by our Capital Region students through their submissions for the Congressional App Challenge,” Congressman Tonko said, “and this year was no exception. With his innovative MedMate app, Daniel Joseph demonstrated not only his excellent coding skills, but also his admirable commitment to helping our health care workers deliver high-quality care to every patient. I’m proud to welcome Daniel into the storied ranks of Capital Region innovators, and I’m grateful to him for his hard work. Congratulations to all the students who participated in this year’s App Challenge!”

Daniel grew up surrounded by health care workers, including his mother, sister, grandmother, and aunts who all worked as nurses. After his sister mentioned that her nursing school assignments lacked the real-world experiences that would be found in an actual medical environment, Daniel set out to create an app that would give care providers and students like his sister a way to practice treating, assessing, and diagnosing patients while receiving valuable feedback.

His winning submission, MedMate, is an immersive medical training application that helps users sharpen their clinical skills by simulating real-life interactions with patients. The app provides users with a patient intake form containing the patient’s past medical history, an interactive AI Avatar that responds realistically to questions, and a diagnostic process that allows the users to ask questions, run tests, make a diagnosis, and receive feedback on their performance — effectively mirroring real-life clinical interactions to help users develop practical diagnostic skills and clinical reasoning.

You can learn more about the app by viewing Daniel’s submission video on YouTube.

This year’s NY-20 Congressional App Challenge winner was chosen by a distinguished panel of local judges including Dr. Mohammed J. Zaki, Professor and Department Head of Computer Science at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Annmarie Lanesey, CEO and Founder of CanCode Communities, and Tobi Saulnier, CEO of 1^st Playable Productions.

The Congressional App Challenge was created by Congress in 2013 to encourage innovation and engagement in coding, computer science, and STEM education. The App Challenge is open to all eligible middle and high school-aged students in New York’s 20^th Congressional District, regardless of coding experience.

To view and download photos of Congressman Tonko’s visit with Daniel, see the Congressman’s social media posts HERE, HERE, HERE, and HERE.

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