DeLauro Statement on Reports of Trump Administration Weakening Ukraine’s Defenses as Russian Attacks Intensify
According to a new report, the White House issued the order to restrict Starlink service over Ukraine, interrupting missile-defense systems that protect civilians from Russian attacks. Starshield—the version of Starlink used by the military—is provided by SpaceX, a company owned by Trump ally and…
Kaptur, Murray: As Families Pay More & More for Energy, Reports Show Trump Energy Department Withholding Billions and Playing Politics
Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, and Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, released the…
Non-Partisan Watchdog Once Again Finds Trump Administration Violated the Law
Today, the non-partisan Government Accountability Office (GAO) issued multiple decisions reaffirming Congress’s constitutional power of the purse and concluding that the President cannot unilaterally withhold appropriated funds. House Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-03)…
President Trump Admits He Used Taxpayers’ Money for Political Ads
After President Trump personally directed that taxpayer funding be used for a series of political ads, he has reportedly reversed course. Instead, he is opting to pay for the spots with his donors’ money, through his political action committee (PAC). House Appropriations Committee Ranking Member…
Kaptur, Murray Slam Trump Administration’s Oil Reserve Release as Months Too Late for Families Paying High Energy Costs
Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, and Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, released the…
