In the Media

Congressman Steny Hoyer of Maryland speaks at a press conference regarding the new FBI Headquarters coming to Greenbelt.

Hoyer on FBI HQ decision: ‘This is a done deal’

November 10, 2023

Dozens of federal, state, county and municipal officials came together Friday to celebrate the future home of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s headquarters in Prince George’s County.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) led a nearly 90-minute celebratory press conference during which a dozen elected officials praised the General Services Administration’s decision Wednesday to select the city of Greenbelt as the new home for the bureau’s 7,500 employees.

Issues: Criminal Justice Transportation & Infrastructure Economy

Congressman Glenn Ivey holds a microphone and speaks to an audience.

Listen: Rep. Glenn Ivey explains why Maryland secured FBI headquarters

November 10, 2023

In The News

By Ayan Sheikh & Chris Remington

Listen to the interview on WAMU.org

After more than a decade of political jockeying between Virginia and Maryland over the future headquarters of the FBI, the General Service Administration announced Greenbelt in Prince George’s County secured the bid.

Issues: Criminal Justice Transportation & Infrastructure

'Nothing given, everything earned': Md. Gov. Moore celebrates FBI move amid site selection debate

November 10, 2023

In The News

By Melanie Alnwick and FOX 5 DC Digital Team

Read this article on Fox 5 DC

At a press conference Friday celebrating the Biden administration's decision to make Greenbelt the new home of the FBI's headquarters, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore addressed criticism of the site selection process by invoking his U.S. Army ethos.

Issues: Criminal Justice Transportation & Infrastructure Economy

Prince George’s County leaders anticipate local economic boom with new FBI headquarters coming to Greenbelt

November 9, 2023

In The News

By Ya-Marie Sesay

Watch this segment on DC News Now

The General Services Administration (GSA) selected Greenbelt as the new home for the FBI headquarters on Wednesday. On Thursday, Prince George’s County leaders reflected on what could this mean for the local economy.

Issues: Criminal Justice Transportation & Infrastructure Economy

FBI head cites ‘potential conflict of interest’ in selection process for new headquarters

November 9, 2023

In The News

By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press

Listen to the interview on WBAL News Radio

The contentious debate over a new FBI headquarters intensified further Thursday as the director said he was concerned about a “potential conflict of interest” in the site selection and the White House defended the process as “fair and transparent.” But a senator said there a clear need for a federal investigation.

Issues: Criminal Justice Transportation & Infrastructure Economy

It’s Greenbelt: Maryland site picked for new FBI headquarters

November 8, 2023

In The News

By Abigail Constantino and Jessica Kronzer

Read this article on WTOP News

After years of back-and-forth and speculation about where the new FBI headquarters will be located, the General Services Administration has confirmed Wednesday that a site in Greenbelt, Maryland, has been selected.

Issues: Criminal Justice Transportation & Infrastructure Economy

WUSA9, November 8, 2023: New FBI Headquarters Heading to Greenbelt

November 8, 2023

Video

Maryland officials including Congressmen Steny Hoyer and Glenn Ivey react to the news that Greenbelt was selected as site of the new FBI Headquarters.

Issues: Criminal Justice Transportation & Infrastructure Economy

'Attempting To Undermine The Nation': Glenn Ivey Bashes GOP For Attacks On Homeland Security Dept

November 2, 2023

Video

During a House Homeland Security Committee hearing last Wednesday, Rep. Glenn Ivey (D-MD) questioned witnesses about domestic terror threats and Republican attacks levied at the Department of Homeland Security.

Issues: Congress Criminal Justice

Gun control advocates press gridlocked Congress after mass shooting in Maine

October 30, 2023

In The News

By Scott MacFarlane

Read this article on Yahoo! News

In the wake of recent mass shootings, including the rampage in Lewiston, Maine, gun control supporters in Congress are trying to nudge forward legislation and proposals that have stalled under a Republican-led House this year.

Issues: Congress Criminal Justice Gun Violence Prevention

'We're running out of time': Congressman says speaker race slowed shutdown negotiation

October 29, 2023

In The News

By Christian Flores

Read this article on WCHSTV.com

WASHINGTON (WJLA) — In a week that saw a new Speaker of the House elected – after weeks of Republicans scrambling to choose a new leader – the focus is turning right back to a negotiation for a new bill to fund the federal government and avert a government shutdown before the current deal ends.

Issues: Congress