Congressman Panetta Visits Southern Border Again

Congressman Panetta Visits Southern Border Again

Hidalgo  County, TX…On April 13th, Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-Carmel Valley) released the following statement after completing his fifth trip to the Southern Border, his second trip in two weeks.   “It is clear that our immigration system is broken and in urgent need of immediate reform to restore compassion, security, and clarity,” said Congressman Panetta.  “This most recent fact-finding […]

Consumer Prices Jump Most in Single Month Since 2012

Consumer Prices Jump Most in Single Month Since 2012

Washington, DC…The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.6 percent in March on a seasonally adjusted basis after rising 0.4 percent in February, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. The March 1-month increase was the largest rise since a 0.6-percent increase in August 2012. Over the last 12 months, the […]

No Charges Against Capital Police Officer who Killed Unarmed Ashli Babbitt on January 6th

No Charges Against Capital Police Officer who Killed  Unarmed Ashli Babbitt on January 6th

Washington, DC…The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia and the Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice will not pursue criminal charges against the U.S. Capitol Police officer involved in the fatal shooting of 35-year-old Ashli Babbitt, the Office announced today. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia’s Public […]

President Biden at a Congressional Tribute for U.S. Capitol Police Officer William Evans

President Biden at a Congressional Tribute for U.S. Capitol Police Officer William Evans

Washington, DC…Madam Speaker; Majority Leader Schumer; Minority Leader McCarthy; my friend, Minority — Minority Leader McConnell; members of Congress; Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, General Milley; Attorney General Garland; Mayor Bowser; all the Capitol Hill Police and all that are here to pay tribute to this Capitol policeman who fell in the line of duty; […]

President Biden before Meeting with Bipartisan Group of Members of Congress to Discuss the American Jobs Plan

President Biden before Meeting with Bipartisan Group of Members of Congress to Discuss the American Jobs Plan

Washington, DC…Hello, everybody. I told you a moment ago that I would comment briefly on what happened in — in Minnesota last night. We’ve spoken to the governor and the mayor. I’ve spoken to the authorities there. And — and I haven’t called Daunte Wright’s family, but our prayers are with the family. It was […]

President Biden at a Virtual CEO Summit on Semiconductor and Supply Chain Resilience

President Biden at a Virtual CEO Summit on Semiconductor and Supply Chain Resilience

Washington, DC…Well, look, the reason I’m here today is — all of these technology manufacturing leaders around the country and all over the world on the screens — is to talk about how we strengthen our domestic semiconductor industry and secure America’s supply chain. This is an issue that has broad support in United States […]

Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki and Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg

Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki and Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg

Washington, DC…Hi, everyone. Happy Friday. Okay, so if it’s another day, we have another member of the Jobs Cabinet. Joining us today is Secretary Buttigieg. He served, as you all know, two terms as mayor of South Bend, Indiana, where he worked across the aisle to transform the city’s future and improve residents’ everyday lives. […]

President Biden on the Weekly Economic Briefing

President Biden on the Weekly Economic Briefing

Washington, DC…Well, first of all, Jill and I, and the entire administration, send our condolences to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on the loss of Prince Philip. He was a heck of a guy. He — you know, he was — in his lifetime of service to the United Kingdom and the whole Commonwealth was […]

Governor Newsom Tours Sierra Fuel Break, Highlights Agreement with Legislative Leaders on $536 Million Wildfire Package

Governor Newsom Tours Sierra Fuel Break, Highlights Agreement with Legislative Leaders on $536 Million Wildfire Package

Shaver Lake, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom today visited a fuel break made possible by executive action in 2019 that helped firefighters respond to last year’s devastating Creek Fire, and highlighted the agreement on a $536 million legislative package to accelerate fire prevention projects that protect communities. “Perhaps nowhere is the threat of wildfires caused by climate change more evident […]