Today marks the culmination in the House of one of the most shameful political episodes in the history of our Nation. Without receiving a single Republican vote, and without providing any proof of wrongdoing, Democrats pushed illegitimate articles of impeachment against the President through the House of Representatives. Democrats have chosen to proceed on this partisan basis … [Read more...] about Statement from the Press Secretary: Democrats pushed illegitimate articles of impeachment against the President through the House of Representatives
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Maloney Bill to Provide Paid Leave to Federal Workers Passed in House Defense Spending Agreement
WASHINGTON, DC – This week, the House of Representatives passed the bipartisan agreement on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) which includes language from Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney’s Federal Employee Paid Leave Act to give 2.1 million federal workers 12 weeks of paid parental leave for the birth, adoption, or fostering of a child. Congresswoman Maloney has … [Read more...] about Maloney Bill to Provide Paid Leave to Federal Workers Passed in House Defense Spending Agreement
Menendez-Cruz Resolution Recognizing Armenian Genocide Passes Senate
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the Senate unanimously passed Senate Resolution 150, led by U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), which states it is the policy of the United States to commemorate the Armenian Genocide through official recognition and remembrance. Following the Senate's passage, Sen. Cruz said: "Today, the Senate finally took a stand and spoke the … [Read more...] about Menendez-Cruz Resolution Recognizing Armenian Genocide Passes Senate
Statement from President Donald J. Trump on the Release of Xiyue Wang from Iran
After more than three years of being held prisoner in Iran, Xiyue Wang is returning to the United States. A Princeton University graduate student, Mr. Wang had been held under the pretense of espionage since August 2016. We thank our Swiss partners for their assistance in negotiating Mr. Wang’s release with Iran. The highest priority of the United States is the safety and … [Read more...] about Statement from President Donald J. Trump on the Release of Xiyue Wang from Iran