NEWS: Sanders, 34 Senators Demand McMahon Reverse Failed Policies, Protect Students from Discrimination and Harassment
second round of layoffs during the 2025 shutdown before reversing course and reinstating staff. “The Department formally rescinded
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NEWS: Sanders, Omar, More Than 100 Colleagues Introduce Legislation to End Child Hunger Through Universal School Meals
refusing to fund SNAP during the federal government shutdown in fall 2025. Congress funded universal school meals during
Rep. Kiley Statement on Today’s House Passage of DHS Funding Bill
fund DHS is 75 days overdue. Government shutdowns represent a failure of Congress to fulfill its most basic … responsibility, and this DHS shutdown was especially unacceptable at a time of heightened threats to the homeland
NEWS: Sanders Releases New Report Detailing How Trump’s Education Layoffs Abandoned Students Facing Violence, Harassment and Discrimination
second round of layoffs during the 2025 shutdown before reversing course and reinstating staff. Yet Sanders’ report details
Rep. Kiley Urges House, Senate to Return to Washington Until DHS Is Funded
session until the Department of Homeland Security shutdown is resolved. “It is unacceptable that Congress … session while the Department of Homeland Security shutdown continues. I’m calling for the Senate and House
Rep. Kiley Backs DHS Funding Bill, Calls for Lasting Bipartisan Fix
Department of Homeland Security: “The ongoing shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security is a stark
King, Colleagues Urge HHS Director Kennedy to Return to Data-Based, Cost-Effective Preventive Health
November meeting was cancelled amidst the government shutdown. And HHS just recently confirmed that the March 2026 meeting
WATCH: Rep. Kiley Discusses DHS Shutdown-TSA Lines with CNN
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Senator King Votes Against “Status Quo” DHS Spending Bill, Continues Urging Reforms
John Thune (R-SD). “I hate shutdowns, but I cannot in good faith vote for a bill that
King Discusses ICE Operations in Maine and U.S., Path Forward on Department of Homeland Security Funding Bill
Department of Homeland Security (DHS). “Margaret, I hate shutdowns, and I'm one of the people that helped … last the end of the last shutdown – but I can't vote for a bill that includes
King Cosponsors Effort to Repeal Provision Allowing Lawmakers to Sue Justice Department for Phone Surveillance
bill to end the longest running government shutdown in our nation’s history,”said Senator King. “TheAnti-Cash
MEDIA ADVISORY: Sanders, Welch, Balint to Hold Telephone Town Hall as Vermonters Face Health Insurance Premium Hikes
Following a painful government shutdown that failed to protect Vermonters from massive increases in their health insurance costs
Rep. Kiley Calls for the Government Shutdown to End
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King: Vote Toward Ending Shutdown is “The Opening of an Opportunity”
vote. The vote comes as the shutdown became the longest federal government shutdown in American history … Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funding, the shutdown caused incredible harm to Maine families and people across
NEWS: Sanders: Mr. President, the Ball is in Your Court
38th day of the government shutdown and as congressional Republicans refuse to come to the negotiating table … they correctly hold the Republicans accountable for the shutdown. But it’s not just polls. Tuesday’s elections
PREPARED REMARKS: Sanders: Negotiate a Deal. End the Shutdown.
floor of the Senate regarding the government shutdown. Sanders’ remarks, as prepared for delivery, are below … 38th day of a government shutdown. That means that federal employees all over this country who have
VIDEO: Sanders Update on State of the Shutdown: Day 36
video update on the state of the government shutdown. The video is availablehere, and a transcript is below … confusion out there regarding the government shutdown. How did it happen? Why is it continuing
King, Colleagues Pressure Trump Administration to Fully — Not Partially — Fund SNAP Benefits
over the weekend due to the ongoing government shutdown, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME), alongside … critical benefits. “Americans going hungry during a government shutdown is not inevitable — it’s a choice,”said Senator
Rep. Kiley Sponsors Legislation to Ensure Food Assistance Continues for Millions During Shutdown
continue receiving their benefits during the ongoing government shutdown. The government shutdown is threatening food security for millions … receive their benefits throughout the duration of the shutdown. The bill also provides retroactive payments for any missed
King-Backed Legislation Would Keep Maine Families Fed During Government Shutdown
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)during the government shutdown. TheKeep SNAP and WIC Funded Actdirects the USDA … reimburse states for covering SNAP benefits during a shutdown. “Maine families, children, veterans and seniors shouldn’t have
MEDIA ADVISORY: Sanders, Senators to Hold Press Conference on Trump Administration’s Refusal to Use SNAP Emergency Funds
keep the program running during the ongoing government shutdown as it is legally obligated to do. This comes
Rep. Kiley Talks Government Shutdown with Jen Psaki on MSNBC
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Rep. Kiley Joins CNN to Talk Gerrymandering and the Government Shutdown
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King Presses USDA to Immediately Release Billions in SNAP Funds to Help Feed Maine Families
program. As it stands, if the current government shutdown extends into November, nutrition assistance would not be issued … account to maintain WIC benefits during the shutdown,”wrote the senators. The senators continued,“In the event that
Rep. Kiley Calls for the House to be In Session During Shutdown
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