I happen to be the only naturalized citizen sitting on this committee, and I am horrified by the implication that naturalized citizens basically get second-class citizenship.

Keith Regan brings decades of public service experience and steady leadership — and our cabinet, emergency management teams and county partners are fully coordinated to respond quickly and effectively if needed.

The plan includes spending up to $3.2 billion in Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 development and global health funding on close-out costs, instead of lifesaving and other congressionally-directed programs, which constitutes an unnecessary and…

Government operations will continue seamlessly while I am traveling and we have strong leadership and emergency management systems in place to ensure the state remains fully prepared and responsive.

Our administration stands firmly with the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands and the thousands of Native Hawaiian beneficiaries who rely on this program and its promise for future generations.

For the second year, we are taking steps to ensure Hawaiʻi is prepared and the valuable time needed for response is accelerated.

Nobody wants to go down that slippery slope.

This lawsuit threatens that commitment. I have directed the Department of the Attorney General to vigorously defend the Hawaiian Homes program. We will fight this lawsuit with everything we have.

We welcome collaboration with our federal partners and share the common goal of protecting taxpayers, safeguarding vulnerable residents and preserving Medicaid for those who rely on it.

We are honored that Hawaiʻi was selected for this demonstration program.

The Hawaiian Homes Commission Act was established to address the historic dispossession of Native Hawaiians and reflects a longstanding commitment to them by both the federal government and the state of Hawaiʻi.

Hawaiʻi takes Medicaid fraud seriously. Even before receiving this letter, we were taking steps to strengthen oversight and accountability through the creation of an independent Medicaid Fraud Strike Force within DHS.

I am proud to co-lead the Keep Public Funds in Public Schools Act, which would help to ensure that all students have access to a quality, public education—regardless of their circumstances.

At a time of mounting global instability, the alliance between our two nations is more vital than ever.

I look forward to welcoming Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to Washington, D.C., as we continue to strengthen our partnership.

Forty years ago, Congress created MSI programs on a bipartisan basis, recognizing the hardships many minority groups have faced in higher education. But this regime is not interested in helping millions of students get degrees.

Your dismissive attitude towards Congress, the law, and the impact that closing IPIF would have on our Forest Service employees and forests throughout the Pacific region is unacceptable.

The Marshall Islands, the Philippines, and Tuvalu have declared a national emergency on their energy situation.