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Ranking Members Markey, Velázquez, American Small Businesses Fight Back Against Trump SBA’s Discriminatory Anti-Immigrant Lending Policies
More than 120 small businesses and organizations pen letter of support for Ranking Member Markey’s resolution striking down Trump’s ban on awarding SBA loans to green card holders Letter (PDF) (Washington, September 15) – Ranking Member Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today garnered additional support from Main Street small businesses for his Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to rescind the Trump administration’s discriminatory policy that bans green card holders from accessing essential Small Business Administration (SBA) loans. In a letter of support, more than 120 American small businesses and community organizations, led by Small Business Majority, applauded Ranking Member Markey’s efforts to overturn the Trump administration’s anti-immigrant lending ban and advocated for the passage of Ranking Member Markey’s CRA resolution in the Senate. House Small Business Committee Ranking Member Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY-7) is leading the resolution in the House of Representatives. The Trump administration’s green card holder ban is the most recent escalation of SBA’s draconian citizenship restrictions that are killing jobs and putting the American Dream further out of reach for entrepreneurs. In Fiscal Year 2025, Trump’s SBA made an estimated $5.5 billion in loans to green card holders, which supported more than 80,000 jobs nationwide. “The Trump administration’s continued attacks on American small businesses and jobs are anti-American, they’re discriminatory, and they’re dragging down our communities and our economy. Thanks to partners like Small Business Majority, countless small businesses, and community organizations, we are fighting back and holding them accountable,” said Ranking Member Markey. “I will not stop fighting to rescind this hateful policy that attacks American entrepreneurs and prevents them from pursuing the American Dream.” “Small businesses and organizations across the country are sending a clear message that the Trump administration's discriminatory lending rules are bad for business,” said Ranking Member Velázquez. “I want to thank Small Business Majority for leading this effort and amplifying the voices of the entrepreneurs who create jobs and strengthen our local economies. As Ranking Member of the House Small Business Committee, I will keep pushing to stop these attacks on the American Dream and ensure that every eligible entrepreneur can access the capital they need to succeed.” In the letter, the small businesses write, “Congress must reaffirm its commitment to serving those who are rightfully and legally entitled to accessing key government guaranteed loan programs in pursuit of the American Dream. Restoring access to responsible, government-guaranteed loans for such a critical segment of our economy will allow thousands of small businesses to access the capital they require to grow and invest in American communities. If Congress does not act to protect access to the very ideals that our country was founded upon by rewarding those who adhere strictly to legal immigration pathways, local economies, communities and Main Street will pay the price.” Ranking Member Markey’s CRA resolution follows his introduction of the Investing in the American Dream Act alongside Ranking Member Velázquez earlier this year. The Investing in the American Dream Act would roll back the SBA’s draconian lending restrictions and restore previous SBA lending policies for immigrant entrepreneurs lawfully in the U.S., including green card holders, refugees, and asylees. More than 100 organizations have called for the passage of the legislation and more than 60 Massachusetts state legislators have raised concerns about the impact of the citizenship restrictions in their local communities. Ranking Member Markey is fighting for small business owners and immigrants that rely on SBA loans to start and run their businesses, create jobs, and contribute to their communities. In July, Ranking Member Markey and Ranking Member Velázquez introduced a bicameral resolution to rescind the Trump administration’s policy that bans green card holders from accessing essential SBA loans to start and grow their businesses and invest in Main Streets nationwide. In May, Ranking Member Markey highlighted the significant contributions of immigrant entrepreneurs in Massachusetts and across the country and condemned the Trump administration’s repeated attacks on immigrant communities at a Small Business Committee hearing. MIRA’s Elizabeth Sweet, who participated in Ranking Member Markey’s listening session earlier in May, provided testimony at the hearing. Also in May, Ranking Member Markey hosted a listening session at the Urban College of Boston to hear directly from several Massachusetts immigrant small business owners, lenders, and chambers of commerce how President Trump’s cruel and callous anti-immigrant policies are hurting Main Streets in the Bay State. Earlier in May, Ranking Member Markey hosted a press conference alongside Ranking Member Velázquez, Democratic lawmakers, and stakeholders to condemn the Trump administration’s harmful anti-immigrant lending policies and to introduce the Investing in the American Dream Act. In March, Ranking Member Markey released a comprehensive report detailing the harms to small business owners, workers, and consumers caused by the Trump administration’s ICE raids in communities across the country. In February, Ranking Member Markey introduced the Small Business ICE Disruption Fund Act, which would provide grants to small businesses that have been impacted by the Trump administration’s violent immigration enforcement actions on Main Streets across the United States. Earlier in February, Ranking Member Markey, Ranking Member Velázquez, Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette Clarke (D-N.Y.), Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Adriano Espaillat (D-N.Y.), and Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus Chair Grace Meng (D-N.Y.) sent a letter urging the SBA to rescind their lending rule change that bars legal permanent residents from receiving SBA loans. Previously, Ranking Members Markey and Velázquez released a statement condemning the actions of the SBA after it announced that small businesses with legal permanent residents will be barred from receiving SBA loans. In December 2025, Ranking Member Markey and all Democratic members of the Senate Small Business Committee sent a letter to the SBA reiterating concerns with the SBA’s citizenship requirements and highlighting a drop in SBA lending volume. In September 2025, Ranking Member Markey heard directly from SBA lenders about the issues with the citizenship verification requirements. In July 2025, Ranking Members Markey and Velázquez sent a letter to the SBA expressing serious concerns with the agency’s new, draconian citizenship verification requirements that require small businesses seeking SBA loans to be 100% owned by U.S. citizens, nationals, and legal permanent residents. ###
Steve Bannon, Bernie Sanders to share stage for 'pro-human' rally
STRANGE BEDFELLOWS: Sen. Bernie Sanders and former Trump administration strategist Steve Bannon don't agree on much — except that AI might be a threat to humanity. The two are co-leading a rally in D.C. to demand a pause on advanced AI.
Trump slams his own Supreme Court appointees over mail ballot ruling
“These are not the people I interviewed,” the president fumed on social media, portraying the ruling as a personal betrayal.
Here’s What the Science Really Says About the Health and Climate Risks of Carbon Pollution
The Trump Administration has rolled back a major climate rule, falsely claiming greenhouse gas emissions from power plants do not impact the climate or human health.
Here’s What the Science Really Says About the Health and Climate Risks of Carbon Pollution
The Trump Administration has rolled back a major climate rule, falsely claiming greenhouse gas emissions from power plants do not impact the climate or human health.
Median US income rises to highest on record even as Americans feel affordability pinch
Americans’ median household income rose 2.6% or $87,460, in 2025, the first year of President Donald Trump’s second term, according to Census Bureau data released on Tuesday.
Trump slams Supreme Court for rejecting his push to restrict mail ballots
"The Court's inability and unwillingness to do the right thing for our Country will go down, in a very negative way, in the annals of History," Trump wrote in a lengthy social media post Tuesday
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang dismisses AI doomsday fears as 'not grounded in science'
Stuart Varney and Madison Allworth report on Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang dismissing AI doomsday fears. Jensen Huang explains why extreme AI concerns are not grounded in science, as President Donald Trump calls into the event.
WATCH LIVE: First lady Melania Trump visits North Carolina school to discuss tech in the classroom
Trump Slams Supreme Court Over Mail Ballot Ruling
In a blistering attack on the court, President Trump said “these are not the people I interviewed” to serve as justices.
Judge rejects adding Trump name to Kennedy Center as board weighs venue's future
A U.S. federal judge on Tuesday again blocked the John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts in Washington from inscribing President Donald Trump's name on its facade.
Arctic climate report set for publication despite loss of federal support
The American Geophysical Union is taking over management of the Arctic Report Card after the Trump administration abruptly ended support.
Trump slams Supreme Court for rejecting his push to restrict mail ballots
President Donald Trump on Tuesday went after the Supreme Court after it rejected his push to restrict mail-in voting in this year’s midterms, saying justices who opposed him were “not the people I int...
Trump-appointed Kennedy Center board to vote on closing building for renovations
Scheduled vote on closure comes after board quietly shelved a vote to restore Trump’s name to building’s facade
The Trump Administration’s Plan To Politicize Federal Grants Would Harm American Health and Innovation
A new proposed rule from the Trump administration would subject all federally funded grants and research to politically motivated decision-making, as well as violate the laws governing agency rulemaking and the constitutional rights of Americans.
The Latest: Supreme Court rejects Trump mail ballot restrictions ahead of midterms
The Supreme Court has rejected President Donald Trump’s bid to restrict mail ballots for the midterm elections, capping a flurry of last-minute legal action with voting already underway
Matthew Whitaker defends President Trump's frustration over NATO defense spending
Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker addresses President Donald Trump's frustration over NATO allies' defense spending. Whitaker notes that before Trump's election, allies spent less than the agreed 2% of their GDP on defense.
Live updates: Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon to join diverse speakers at ‘Pro-Human’ AI conference
Live updates and the latest news as lawmakers, actors and religious leaders join ‘Pro-Human’ summit to discuss curbs on artificial intelligence, while Trump has characterized concerns about AI development a “hoax.”
States, cities sue over Trump rule seeking to deny green cards to immigrants
New York Attorney General Letitia James, who is leading a coalition of 21 other states in one of the suits, said the rule would force needy immigrant families to choose between seeking assistance and seeking legal status in the country.
As AI debate flares, Melania Trump will tour a North Carolina school to see technology at work
First lady Melania Trump is set to visit northwestern North Carolina to talk to elementary school students, teachers and staff about how they’re using technology in the classroom
Washington’s AI response falls into predictable patterns: From the Politics Desk
Plus, an early development in the 2028 presidential race.
Democrats say supreme court rejection of Trump mail ballot restrictions will ensure ‘safe, secure and accurate elections’
Comments come after court on Monday rejected the president’s mail ballot restrictions ahead of the November midterm elections
Was Rhode Island denied $19M in aid as political retribution by Trump?
Rhode Island's congressional delegation is seeking answers from federal agencies on why the state was denied aid after February blizzard.
With Trump’s Plans Blocked, States Work to Restore Trust in Mail Voting
President Trump’s efforts to restrict mail voting ahead of the midterms were thwarted by the Supreme Court, but they have sowed confusion and doubt among some voters.
Democrats Gain Midterms Edge as Trump Drags Down Republicans, Per Times/Siena Poll
Even some Republicans are losing faith in Trump’s economy, a New York Times/Siena poll found, and Democrats were favored on the top issues as the sprint to the midterms gets underway.
The time Scott Bessent tried to outsmart the bond market
Scott Bessent joined the Trump administration last year armed with formidable experience in markets, the widespread respect of Wall Street and limitless confidence.
Tech CEOs call for AI regulation. Trump and Congress are not rushing to act
The technology industry is urgently warning about the potential harm of artificial intelligence, but political inaction in Washington poses a challenge
Tech CEOs call for AI regulation. Trump and Congress are not rushing to act
The technology industry is urgently warning about the potential harm of artificial intelligence, but political inaction in Washington poses a challenge.
The one thing Trump won’t give GOP midterm hopefuls: Less Trump
Here’s what Republican candidates need as midterm elections loom.
AI regulation faces political deadlock as calls grow for Congress to act
With Trump opposed and Congress divided, new safety legislation on AI is unlikely to pass anytime soon despite mounting pressure.
AI regulation faces deadlock as calls grow for Congress to act
With Trump opposed and Congress divided, new safety legislation on AI is unlikely to pass anytime soon despite mounting pressure.
Politics, Pixels and Power
The White House has turned political messaging into an arcade game, and the result is less funny that it seems. On Sept. 3, a collection of five retro-style games designed around President Donald Trump’s policies were launched on the White House’s website. The games take familiar arcade throwbacks and give them a MAGA makeover, turning...
Trump nominates Lee Greenwood's wife to serve as ambassador to Barbados
President Trump on Monday nominated Kimberly Greenwood, the wife of "God Bless the USA" singer Lee Greenwood, to serve as ambassador to Barbados and several other Caribbean countries.
Supreme Court rejects Trump mail ballot restrictions ahead of midterms
The decision allows states to continue sending ballots under existing processes used by nearly one-third of voters.
Colorado mail voting unchanged after Supreme Court rules on Trump order
The U.S. Supreme Court Monday decided that states should keep sending out mail ballots under the same processes they’ve used for years.
Trump’s See-No-Evil AI Policy
Lawmakers from both parties are worried. But the president isn’t listening.
Supreme Court rejects Trump mail ballot restrictions for now ahead of midterms
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday rejected President Donald Trump ’s mail ballot restrictions for now, capping a flurry of last-minute legal action
Supreme Court blocks sweeping mail ballot restrictions for midterm elections
The Trump administration had said the plan was necessary to protect against voter fraud, while states and voting rights groups said it could inject chaos in contests that will determine control of Congress.
Stephen Colbert celebrates 'Late Show' Emmys win after Trump attacks
Stephen Colbert got the last laugh at the Emmys with a golden awards sendoff.
Supreme Court halts Trump's proposed limits on mail ballots for this year's elections
The justices turned down an emergency appeal from Trump's lawyers, who argued the government needed a new and untested system of unique bar codes to track millions of mailed ballots.
Supreme Court rejects Trump’s mail ballot curbs for midterms
Illinois is among the states that challenged the restrictions.
Supreme Court rejects Trump mail ballot restrictions for now ahead of midterms
The decision allows states to continue sending out mail ballots under the same processes they've used for years
Supreme Court rejects Trump mail ballot restrictions for now ahead of midterms
The decision allows states to continue sending out mail ballots under the same processes they've used for years
Supreme Court rejects Trump mail ballot restrictions for now ahead of midterms
The decision allows states to continue sending out mail ballots under the same processes they've used for years
Supreme Court rejects Trump mail ballot restrictions ahead of midterms
The Supreme Court has rejected President Donald Trump’s bid to restrict mail ballots ahead of the midterm elections
The Supreme Court rejects Trump's mail voting restrictions for this year's midterms
The Supreme Court has rejected the Trump administration's request to allow mail-in voting restrictions under a U.S. Postal Service plan for the midterm general election.
Supreme Court Blocks Trump Administration Plan to Screen Mail-In Ballots
The Trump administration had asked the justices to allow a new Postal Service plan to screen ballots just weeks before the midterm elections.
Supreme Court says Trump cannot enforce new mail-in ballot regulation
The decision means a Postal Service measure that could lead to ballots not being sent to voters won’t be in effect for this November’s midterm elections.
Supreme Court rejects Trump’s plan to limit mail-in voting in midterms
The Supreme Court on Monday rejected President Donald Trump’s controversial plan to change how mail ballots are sent to voters across the country, rebuffing a proposal that election officials warned would have had catastrophic consequences if allowed to take effect for this year’s midterms.
Kennedy Center faces ‘fiscal collapse’ unless Trump’s name returns
Leaders at the Kennedy Center warn that the arts institution faces certain “fiscal collapse” and could close within days. CNN’s Sunlen Serfaty reports on a proposal linking President Trump’s fundraising help to restoring his name to the building.
Zelenskyy says Ukraine will pause strikes on Russia if Kremlin spares critical infrastructure
His comments Monday follow President Donald Trump’s claim that Russia and Ukraine agreed not to target each other’s energy infrastructure.
Jamie Dimon, David Solomon, other top execs praise Trump admin's pro-business policies
Jamie Dimon, David Solomon and other U.S. executives praised the Trump administration's pro-growth agenda and business policies in a new video.
Trump claims Russia-Ukraine energy truce; Kyiv says not yet
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump and Ukraine offered differing accounts of a supposed agreement with Russia to stop attacks on energy infrastructure, as strikes on oil refineries help drive diesel
Dave McCormick and John Fetterman press Trump administration for answers on health funding cuts
In an Aug. 25 letter to HHS Secretary RFK Jr., the senators requested a briefing on the decisions and expressed concern over the impacts of abruptly ending health research projects.
Trump’s backing for a united Ireland has reignited a divisive political issue. Here’s what to know
The comments touched a live rail in the histories of Britain and Ireland.
Gas Prices Could Cost Republicans the Midterms
Many voters understand that the president isn’t directly responsible for the price of oil. Except this time, he is.
Health Brief: Exclusive | States line up for Medicaid drug pilot
At least 19 have applied to the Trump administration’s drug-pricing experiment offering internationally benchmarked prices under Medicaid
Crypto regulation bill nears Senate vote amid debate over Trump ventures
The Senate could vote as soon as Tuesday on landmark legislation spelling out how the federal government regulates cryptocurrency and digital assets
Crypto regulation bill nears Senate vote amid debate over Trump ventures
The Senate could vote as soon as Tuesday on landmark legislation spelling out how the federal government regulates cryptocurrency and digital assets
Crypto regulation bill nears Senate vote amid debate over Trump ventures
The Senate could vote as soon as Tuesday on landmark legislation spelling out how the federal government regulates cryptocurrency and digital assets
Crypto regulation bill nears Senate vote amid debate over Trump ventures
The Senate could vote as soon as Tuesday on landmark legislation spelling out how the federal government regulates cryptocurrency and digital assets
Trump’s Not Wrong on Irish Reunification, But He Sure Isn’t Helping
The man has a real gift for jumping on a country’s last political nerve, doesn’t he?
California, others challenge Trump effort to deny green cards over past use of public aid
California and others filed lawsuits Monday challenging new Trump administration rules for denying green cards to applicants who have relied on public assistance.
Trump administration begins fraud crackdown on COVID-era small-business loans
Starting Tuesday, the Small Business Administration inspector general will send demand letters to those suspected of defrauding the SBA
Trump administration begins fraud crackdown on COVID-era small-business loans
Starting Tuesday, the Small Business Administration inspector general will send demand letters to those suspected of defrauding the SBA
Trump's $5,000 checks turn politics into shameless vote buying
"Money is the mother's milk of politics," said Jesse M. Unruh, who in the 1960s was a powerful Democratic politician and speaker of the California State Assembly.
Live Results: Delaware midterm primaries
Delaware’s Democratic U.S. senator, U.S. representative and state attorney general will go before voters in a state primary Tuesday as they seek reelection.
Congresswoman wants to exempt former foster youth from SNAP work requirement
President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax and policy law that was signed last year eliminated the exemption.
Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding celebration was partially funded by Russian oligarch
ProPublica reported that Umar Kremlev "footed the bill for hundreds of thousands of dollars of wedding expenses"
Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding celebration was partially funded by Russian oligarch
ProPublica reported that Umar Kremlev "footed the bill for hundreds of thousands of dollars of wedding expenses"
Democrat Al Green to force House-wide vote on impeaching Trump
House Democratic Rep. Al Green is mounting yet another effort to impeach President Donald Trump, he announced on Monday.
Mamdani announces lawsuit against Trump admin over ‘public charge’ rule
New York joins 22 other states and Washington DC in suing to block the “Public Charge” rule which would give immigration officials wide discretion to deny green cards, visas, or admission if they are deemed likely to need public benefits such as food stamps, Medicaid or housing vouchers. The legislation is set to go into effect on Friday.
Kennedy Center board to propose new options for honoring Trump, according to court filing
The document proposes 10 options for adding the president's name to the building's exterior.
Far-left attack backfires spectacularly as radical online personality whines after attacking female Trump aide
Aaron Rupar faces White House backlash after attacking a female press wrangler in a C-SPAN clip from President Trump's Ireland departure.
Trump’s $5,000 dividend requires congressional approval, Mike Johnson says
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) argued that President Donald Trump’s controversial $5,000 dividend proposal requires congressional approval, though he shied away from overt criticism of the measure. Trump’s promise to divvy out $5,000 to every U.S. citizen at the Republicans’ midterm convention last week sent shockwaves around the country and within the Republican Party. Johnson […]
Trump-Linked PAC Uses Marijuana Business Donations To Campaign For GOP Lawmakers—Including Some Who Voted Against Legalization
A political action committee that shares the same treasurer as President Donald Trump’s own super PAC is using money raised from marijuana business donations to launch a series of ads for 11 vulnerable Republican members of Congress—including several who have voted against legislation to legalize cannabis. As Marijuana Moment recently reported, some of the U.S.’s […]
Donald Trump Jr.'s wife says Russian oligarch hosted post-wedding festivities as a "gift"
Bettina Anderson, wife of Donald Trump Jr., said their "dear friend" Umar Kremlev hosted two nights of festivities after their wedding in the Bahamas.
Texas landowners sue to block Trump border wall plans
The lawsuit was filed by Conserve Big Bend, with the support of dozens of landowners.
Vance says AI doom warnings from tech CEOs feel like a ‘Trojan horse’
Vice President JD Vance is skeptical of artificial intelligence CEOs calling for a development slowdown, comparing the calls to a “Trojan horse.” Vance told reporters on Monday that President Donald Trump‘s administration is concerned about the speed at which frontier model development is happening but would prefer to “regulate smartly,” considering the benefits and risks […]
Trump doubled down on backing a united Ireland, reigniting a divisive political issue. Here's what to know
Northern Ireland's status has been contentious since it remained part of the United Kingdom after most of Ireland gained independence from Britain a century ago.
Republicans are squirming over Trump’s $5,000 check quid pro quo
President Donald Trump’s pledge to send every US adult $5,000 if the GOP wins the midterms has his allies performing rhetorical gymnastics in recent days.
Trump suggests AI doesn’t need any more guardrails, only a ‘STRONG AND SMART’ president
President Donald Trump on Monday all but rejected calls from AI industry leaders for more government regulation on their cutting-edge models, making clear he considers outpacing China a higher priority than addressing growing public concerns.
US companies get creative as tariff refunds start flowing in
U.S. companies getting refunds after the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s import tariffs are using the temporary windfall in a range of creative ways. The refunds are being
Trump Rejects Talk of A.I. Regulation and Calls Out Anthropic’s CEO
The president again rejected calls to try to regulate the industry, even as some of its leaders are speaking more openly about the risks of rapidly developing artificial intelligence.
Trump says AI doesn’t need guardrails, only a ‘high IQ’ president
He also alleged a ‘sick conspiracy’ against AI and data centers, at a time when Americans are increasingly concerned about the technology.
Trump downplays need for AI guardrails as industry leaders call for regulation
President Trump is downplaying the need for new guardrails on AI, pushing back against some of the technology’s most prominent leaders who are calling for greater government oversight.
Roundup: Top 500 Colleges / Trump presses Zelenskyy / Data center demand
LSU at 170: LSU ranks No. 170 in Forbes’ 2026 list of America’s Top 500 Colleges, which evaluates schools based on academic and career outcomes, including graduation rates, alumni earnings, student debt and return on investment. The ranking comes as families face rising college costs and uncertainty over how artificial intelligence will reshape the job […]
Trump says the only AI guardrails the U.S. needs is him as president
He's opposed such efforts and claims doing so could cause China to eclipse America on AI development.
As Supreme Court Weighs Trump Mail Ballot Plan, Another Judge Blocks It
The ruling delivered another blow to the plan with a looming Supreme Court decision that could determine whether it goes into effect before the midterm election.
Cal Thomas: Mother’s milk of politics gone sour
“Money is the mother’s milk of politics,” said Jesse M. Unruh, who in the ’60s was a powerful Democratic politician and speaker of the California State Assembly. It is a disgrace, if much is disgraceful these days, that we spend so much on …
WATCH LIVE: House meets as pressure to regulate AI grows
House Speaker Mike Johnson says it’s time for President Donald Trump to “summon everyone together” and take the lead addressing questions about AI at the White House, rather than Congress.
How California Latina, Latino voters differ on politics
A new study shows a gender gap on immigration, Donald Trump and protecting democracy.
How California Latina, Latino voters differ on politics
A new study shows a gender gap on immigration, Donald Trump and protecting democracy.
MAGA Is Exploiting the Lindsay Clancy Case to Try to End Voting for Women
As Trump subverts elections, his most ardent fans want to overturn the 19th Amendment.
Kennedy Center reportedly on brink of bankruptcy and could close as early as Tuesday
Center’s Trump-installed leaders claim putting president’s name on its facade may be only way to avoid ‘fiscal collapse’
How Democrats and activist groups are planning to push back if Trump tries to interfere in midterm elections
The anxious contingency planning as voting gets underway has become a marker for how fraught democracy has become in the country that once stood as an example to the world.