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Trump Announces Nominee to US Supreme Court
President Donald Trump nominated conservative judge Amy Coney Barrett to the United States State Supreme Court to fill Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s seat.
Senators Probe Trump Threats Against NOAA
One report said Commerce Department officials threatened to fire NOAA employees for contradicting Trump’s false assertions about the path of Hurricane Dorian.
Hawai‘i AG Joins Coalition to Block Construction of Border Wall
Hawai‘i AG filed a motion to block the Trump Administration’s attempt to unlawfully divert $1.6 billion in federal funds to build a border wall.
OPEN Government Data Act Signed Into Law
The Open, Public, Electronic, and Necessary (OPEN) Government Data Act was signed into law by President Trump on Monday, Jan.14, 2019.
Legislation Passes to Provide Federal Workers With Back Pay
The U.S. Senate unanimously passed the Government Employee Fair Treatment Act on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019.
Sen. Hirono Donates Pay During Government Shutdown
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono states that she will donate the pay she receives during the partial government shutdown to food banks in all four counties across Hawai‘i.
Legislation Passed to Protect Federal Workers Pay
The U.S. Senate unanimously passed the Federal Employee Fair Treatment Act on Friday, Dec. 21, 2018.
Bill to Ensure Underpaid Vets are Reimbursed Heads to President
Congress is sending President Trump legislation to sign into law that would to ensure the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) reimburses veterans.
Hilo Protestors Call on Congress to Respond
About 50 Big Islanders lined the sidewalk in protest of President Donald Trump’s decision to name Matthew Whitaker as acting attorney general.
Sen. Hirono Issues Statement on AG Sessions Resignation
U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions resigned on Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018 at the request of President Trump.
Leaders Condemn President Trump’s Plan to End Birthright Citizenship
National Director of the National Council of Asian Pacific Americans, Gregg Orton issued the following statement.
President Asked to Act Swiftly for FEMA Individual Assistance
Hawai‘i’s Congressional Delegation urged President Trump to act swiftly on Gov. David Ige’s request for individual assistance.
Rep. Gabbard: Trump Must Act Now to Save Syrian Lives
Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard called on President Trump to immediately put the Unite States’ full support behind a UN proposal.
Federal Support for CTE Programs Becomes Hawai‘i Law
Last week, President Trump signed into law the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act.
Sen. Hirono Calls Attention to Continued Attacks on Healthcare System
Sen. Mazie Hirono spoke on the Senate floor to mark the one year anniversary of the defeat of Senate Republicans’ attempt to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
Rep Hanabusa Calls on Trump to Cancel Meeting With Putin
Congresswoman Colleen Hanabusa issued the following statement after 12 Russian intelligence officers were indicted for interfering in the 2016 election.
Reps Release Statement on Trump Meetings
Democrats from the Armed Services and Foreign Affairs Committees to release the following statement on President Trump’s meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Senators Demand Answers on Origin of Census Citizenship Question
Senators want more answers from Commerce Department Secretary Wilbur Ross about where the proposal of a citizenship question for the upcoming 2020 Census originated.
Reps on Paris Climate Accord: Keeping the Promise While Keeping Up the Call to Action
Senators released new analysis highlighting domestic actions in the past year that are helping the United States still meet its commitment to the Paris climate agreement.
Legislators Urge Use of Federal Funds for Gun Violence Research
Legislators urge Congressional leaders to strip language from the FY18 federal spending bills that prevent the CDC from researching the causes of gun violence.
