{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "is_view": false, "human_description_en": "where party = \"Democrat\", state = \"MS\" and year = 2026 sorted by date descending", "rows": [["https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/thompson-marks-25th-anniversary-september-11-attacks", "Thompson Marks 25th Anniversary of the September 11 Attacks", "2026-09-11", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "House", "MS", "Bennie G. Thompson", "T000193", "benniethompson.house.gov", "benniethompson", "https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "(WASHINGTON) \u2013 Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement on the 25th Anniversary of the September 11th, 2001 Attacks.\n\n\u201cTwenty-five years later, the pain of September 11th has not faded. We remember the nearly 3,000 people who were taken from their families and the extraordinary courage shown by first responders and ordinary citizens alike. The best way to honor them is to make sure our country never suffers a tragedy like that again.\n\n\u201cAfter 9/11, we worked across party lines to strengthen our homeland security. Today, those protections are being weakened as threats continue to evolve. Cutting national security staff, undermining cybersecurity, threatening TSA privatization, and withholding counterterrorism funding create dangerous security gaps. We should be working together to close gaps, not senselessly creating new ones.\n\n\u201cWe must be clear-eyed about the world we live in \u2013 and strive to uphold our American values as we seek to secure our people and our homeland. We owe it to the Americans who lost their lives on 9/11 to ensure our government is focused on the most pressing threats facing the Nation so that, together, we can help defend the homeland against them.\u201d\n\n# # #", 1, "2026-09-12T09:02:30Z", "2026-09-12T09:03:27Z"], ["https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-g-thompson-announces-more-13-million-federal-grants-delta", "Congressman Bennie G. Thompson Announces More Than $1.3 Million in Federal Grants for Delta State University", "2026-09-11", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "House", "MS", "Bennie G. Thompson", "T000193", "benniethompson.house.gov", "benniethompson", "https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Congressman Bennie G. Thompson Announces More Than $1.3 Million in Federal Grants for Delta State University", 1, "2026-09-17T09:52:05Z", "2026-09-17T09:53:00Z"], ["https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-g-thompson-announces-450000-federal-grant-support-maternal", "Congressman Bennie G. Thompson Announces $450,000 Federal Grant to Support Maternal Health Care in Mississippi Delta", "2026-09-08", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "House", "MS", "Bennie G. Thompson", "T000193", "benniethompson.house.gov", "benniethompson", "https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "BOLTON, Miss. \u2013 Congressman Bennie G. Thompson (MS-02) announced today that Delta Health Center, Inc. has been awarded $450,000 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Delta Region Maternal Care Coordination Program to support efforts to strengthen maternal health care coordination and improve access to critical health services for mothers and families throughout the Mississippi Delta.", 1, "2026-09-17T09:52:05Z", "2026-09-17T09:53:00Z"], ["https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-g-thompson-announces-757-million-grant-jackson-state", "Congressman Bennie G. Thompson Announces $7.57 Million Grant to Jackson State University", "2026-09-02", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "House", "MS", "Bennie G. Thompson", "T000193", "benniethompson.house.gov", "benniethompson", "https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Bolton, MS \u2013 Congressman Bennie G. Thompson announced today that the Department of War (DoW) has awarded $7,573,527 to Jackson State University (JSU) through the Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority-serving Institutions (HBCU/MI) Pilot Program.\n\nThe DoW HBCU/MI Program plays a significant role in enhancing the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) pipeline and increasing the research and educational capacity of HBCUs/MIs. The goals of the program are to: enhance research programs and capabilities in scientific and engineering disciplines critical to the national security functions of DoW; enhance the capacity of HBCUs/MIs to participate in DoW research programs and activities; and increase the number of graduates in STEM fields of importance to the defense mission.", 1, "2026-09-17T09:52:05Z", "2026-09-17T09:53:00Z"], ["https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-g-thompson-announces-450000-federal-award-ga-carmichael", "Congressman Bennie G. Thompson Announces $450,000 Federal Award to G.A. Carmichael Family Health Center, Inc.", "2026-08-27", "2026", "2026-08", "Democrat", "House", "MS", "Bennie G. Thompson", "T000193", "benniethompson.house.gov", "benniethompson", "https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "BOLTON, MS \u2014 Congressman Bennie G. Thompson (MS-02) announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded $450,000 to G.A. Carmichael Family Health Center, Inc. through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to support the Delta Region Maternal Care Coordination Program.", 1, "2026-09-17T09:52:05Z", "2026-09-17T09:53:00Z"], ["https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-g-thompson-announces-827400-federal-education-grants", "Congressman Bennie G. Thompson Announces $827,400 in Federal Education Grants for Mississippi Universities", "2026-08-26", "2026", "2026-08", "Democrat", "House", "MS", "Bennie G. Thompson", "T000193", "benniethompson.house.gov", "benniethompson", "https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "BOLTON, MS \u2013 Congressman Bennie G. Thompson announced that the U.S. Department of Education has awarded three Mississippi institutions of higher education a combined $827,400 in federal funding through the Educational Opportunity Centers (EOC) Program.\n\nThe grants will support programs designed to help individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds access and successfully pursue post-secondary education and training opportunities.\n\nThe awards include:", 1, "2026-09-17T09:52:05Z", "2026-09-17T09:53:00Z"], ["https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-g-thompson-announces-500000-nsf-research-award-jackson", "Congressman Bennie G. Thompson Announces $500,000 NSF Research Award for Jackson State University", "2026-08-18", "2026", "2026-08", "Democrat", "House", "MS", "Bennie G. Thompson", "T000193", "benniethompson.house.gov", "benniethompson", "https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "BOLTON, MS \u2014 Congressman Bennie G. Thompson (MS-02) announced today that Jackson State University (JSU) has been awarded $500,000 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to advance research into next-generation materials with potential applications in solar energy, optoelectronics and medical imaging.\n\nThe three-year award, titled \u201cExcellence in Research: Backreaction of Electron Excitation/De-excitation on Perovskite Lattices, Light-Induced Defect Creation/Annihilation and Charge Trap States,\u201d is supported through the NSF Division of Materials Research and the HBCU Excellence in Research program. The project is scheduled to begin September 1, 2026, and continue through August 31, 2029.\n\nThe research will be led by Dr. Jian-Ge Zhou, a faculty member in JSU's Department of Chemistry, Physics and Atmospheric Sciences. Dr. Zhou's research focuses on computational materials science, renewable energy and the study of materials for energy and engineering applications.", 1, "2026-08-25T05:31:37Z", "2026-08-25T05:33:09Z"], ["https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-g-thompson-announces-139000-federal-research-grant-jackson", "Congressman Bennie G. Thompson Announces $139,000 Federal Research Grant for Jackson State University", "2026-08-13", "2026", "2026-08", "Democrat", "House", "MS", "Bennie G. Thompson", "T000193", "benniethompson.house.gov", "benniethompson", "https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "BOLTON, MS \u2013 Congressman Bennie G. Thompson today announced that Jackson State University (JSU) has received a $139,000 federal grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) to support biomedical research and research training.\n\nThe grant will support JSU's project, \"Mass Spectrometry-Based Study of DNA Demethylation from an Excretion Perspective,\" led by Principal Investigator Dr. Liu Yiming. The award will advance research examining DNA demethylation using mass spectrometry-based approaches and support continued biomedical research at the university.", 1, "2026-08-25T05:31:37Z", "2026-08-25T05:33:09Z"], ["https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-g-thompson-announces-more-224-million-federal-head-start", "Congressman Bennie G. Thompson Announces More Than $22.4 Million in Federal Head Start Funding for Mississippi's Second Congressional District", "2026-08-04", "2026", "2026-08", "Democrat", "House", "MS", "Bennie G. Thompson", "T000193", "benniethompson.house.gov", "benniethompson", "https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "BOLTON, MS \u2013 Congressman Bennie G. Thompson today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded $22,493,185 in federal funding to support Head Start and Early Head Start programs serving children and families throughout Mississippi's Second Congressional District.\n\nThe grants will strengthen early childhood education, expand access to comprehensive child development services, and provide critical support for working families across the Mississippi Delta.\n\nThe grants include:\n\nBolivar Community Action Agency, Inc. \u2013 $9,554,815 for Head Start Projects.\n\nWashington County Opportunities, Inc. \u2013 $2,051,418 for Head Start Projects.\n\nWashington County Opportunities, Inc. \u2013 $9,054,648 for Head Start Projects.\n\nWashington County Opportunities, Inc. \u2013 $1,832,304 for Early Head Start\u2013Child Care Partnerships.\n\nHead Start and Early Head Start programs provide high-quality early learning experiences while promoting children's cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development. These programs also connect families with health care, nutrition, and community resources that foster long-term well-being.", 1, "2026-08-25T05:31:37Z", "2026-08-25T05:33:09Z"], ["https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-g-thompson-announces-more-260000-department-justice-grants", "Congressman Bennie G. Thompson Announces More Than $260,000 in Department of Justice Grants to Strengthen Public Safety Across Mississippi's Second Congressional District", "2026-08-04", "2026", "2026-08", "Democrat", "House", "MS", "Bennie G. Thompson", "T000193", "benniethompson.house.gov", "benniethompson", "https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "BOLTON, MS \u2013 Congressman Bennie G. Thompson today announced that the U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) has awarded $261,017 through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program to support law enforcement agencies in Jackson, Vicksburg, Warren County, and Panola County.\n\nThe awards include:\n\nCity of Jackson \u2013 $223,638 to establish and expand the Jackson Police Department's unmanned aircraft system (UAS) program. The funding will support the purchase of two unmanned aircraft equipped with thermal imaging and advanced camera technology, along with software, licensing, maintenance, and officer training to improve real-time response, officer safety, and law enforcement operations.\n\nCity of Vicksburg \u2013 $20,156 to support collaborative law enforcement initiatives between the City of Vicksburg and Warren County. The project will fund specialized equipment and technology upgrades designed to improve field operations, enhance investigative documentation, increase officer protection, and strengthen proactive crime reduction efforts throughout the jurisdiction.\n\nPanola County Board of Supervisors \u2013 $17,223 to purchase essential law enforcement equipment needed to support the daily operations of the Panola County Sheriff's Department and enhance public safety services throughout the county.", 1, "2026-08-25T05:31:37Z", "2026-08-25T05:33:09Z"], ["https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-g-thompson-announces-more-266-million-department-justice", "Congressman Bennie G. Thompson Announces More Than $2.66 Million in Department of Justice Grants to Support Victims of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault in Mississippi", "2026-08-04", "2026", "2026-08", "Democrat", "House", "MS", "Bennie G. Thompson", "T000193", "benniethompson.house.gov", "benniethompson", "https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "BOLTON, MS \u2013 Congressman Bennie G. Thompson today announced that the Mississippi State Department of Health has been awarded more than $2.66 million from the U.S. Department of Justice's Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) to strengthen services for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking throughout Mississippi.\n\nThe federal funding includes two formula grants totaling $2,666,465 that will support victim services, improve coordination among criminal justice agencies, and enhance statewide efforts to prevent and respond to violence against women.\n\nThe awards include:", 1, "2026-08-25T05:31:37Z", "2026-08-25T05:33:09Z"], ["https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-thompson-statement-death-nolan-wells", "Congressman Thompson Statement on the Death of Nolan Wells", "2026-07-10", "2026", "2026-07", "Democrat", "House", "MS", "Bennie G. Thompson", "T000193", "benniethompson.house.gov", "benniethompson", "https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, United States Representative Congressman Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) released the following statement:\n\n\u201cI join civil rights attorney Ben Crump and the Rev. Al Sharpton in their efforts to get all the information surrounding the circumstances of Nolan Wells' death.\n\n\u201cRumors continue to abound, and comments from local authorities have caused concern for many of us.\n\n\u201cI encourage local authorities to cooperate fully with the family of Nolan Wells so that no stone is left unturned in determining the facts and circumstances surrounding his death. Social media is full of videos that require local authorities to thoroughly investigate this situation. That is why a full and transparent investigation is so important.\n\n\u201cThe family of Nolan Wells deserves nothing less than the truth.\u201d", 1, "2026-07-11T07:10:48Z", "2026-07-11T07:14:29Z"], ["https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-g-thompson-announces-more-16-million-federal-mental-health", "Congressman Bennie G. Thompson Announces More Than $1.6 Million in Federal Mental Health Funding for Mississippi", "2026-07-08", "2026", "2026-07", "Democrat", "House", "MS", "Bennie G. Thompson", "T000193", "benniethompson.house.gov", "benniethompson", "https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "BOLTON, MS \u2014 Congressman Bennie G. Thompson (MS-02) announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded more than $1.6 million to Mississippi organizations to strengthen children's mental health services and expand behavioral health initiatives across the state.\n\nThe grant awards include:\n\nHinds County Mental Health Commission\n\n$710,256 for the Comprehensive Community Mental Health Services for Children with Serious Emotional Disturbances (SED) program.\n\nMississippi State Department of Mental Health\n\n$641,713 for the Comprehensive Community Mental Health Services for Children with Serious Emotional Disturbances (SED) program.\n\nMississippi State Department of Mental Health\n\n$315,783 for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance.\n\nThe funding is provided through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to support evidence-based behavioral health services, improve access to care, and strengthen community-based mental health programs for children and families.", 1, "2026-07-18T06:58:50Z", "2026-07-18T07:00:34Z"], ["https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-g-thompson-announces-1-million-usda-rural-development-grant", "Congressman Bennie G. Thompson Announces $1 Million USDA Rural Development Grant for Alcorn State University", "2026-07-02", "2026", "2026-07", "Democrat", "House", "MS", "Bennie G. Thompson", "T000193", "benniethompson.house.gov", "benniethompson", "https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "BOLTON, MS \u2014 Congressman Bennie G. Thompson (MS-02) announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development has approved a $1,000,000 Community Facilities Grant for Alcorn State University.\n\nThe funding, made available through Fiscal Year 2024 Congressionally Directed Spending, will be used to renovate and equip computer labs, computational chemistry laboratories, business innovation labs, classrooms, faculty and staff offices, conference and meeting rooms, and study and collaboration spaces.", 1, "2026-07-18T06:58:50Z", "2026-07-18T07:00:34Z"], ["https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-thompson-announces-fiscal-year-2026-nonprofit-security-grant", "Congressman Thompson Announces Fiscal Year 2026 Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP)", "2026-06-26", "2026", "2026-06", "Democrat", "House", "MS", "Bennie G. Thompson", "T000193", "benniethompson.house.gov", "benniethompson", "https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congressman Bennie G. Thompson announced Mississippi\u2019s open application period for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026. The NSGP offers funding for physical security enhancements and other security-related activities for eligible nonprofit organizations anywhere in the country that are at heightened risk of a terrorist attack.\n\nCongressman Thompson has been a champion of the NSGP. Under his leadership as chairman of the Committee on Homeland Security in the U.S. House of Representatives, Congress passed the Securing American Nonprofit Organizations Against Terrorism Act (P.L. No: 116-108), which Congressman Thompson sponsored. This legislation formally authorized the NSGP, increased NSGP funding, and made funds available to nonprofit organizations located in rural and urban areas. In 2022, Congress enacted the Nonprofit Security Grant Program Improvement Act of 2022 (P.L. No: 117-263), which was also sponsored by Congressman Thompson. This legislation increased NSGP\u2019s funding, strengthened its impact and effectiveness, and ensured greater resources to protect nonprofit organizations across the nation.\n\n\u201cThe Nonprofit Security Grant Program provides vital support to nonprofit organizations, including houses of worship, enabling them to serve their communities free from fear and disruption. As violent threats against these institutions continue to rise at an alarming rate, it is essential that Federal resources remain available to strengthen security and ensure the safety of the communities they serve.\u201d", 1, "2026-06-27T21:44:12Z", "2026-06-27T22:11:26Z"], ["https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-thompson-announces-nearly-3-million-federal-grant-support", "Congressman Thompson\u00a0Announces Nearly $3 Million Federal Grant to Support Workforce Training and Reentry Services in Mississippi's Second Congressional District", "2026-06-25", "2026", "2026-06", "Democrat", "House", "MS", "Bennie G. Thompson", "T000193", "benniethompson.house.gov", "benniethompson", "https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "BOLTON, MS \u2014 Congressman Bennie G. Thompson announced that the U.S. Department of Labor has awarded $2,999,999 to the West Jackson Community Development Corporation in Jackson, Mississippi, through the Reentry Employment in Skilled Trades, Advanced Manufacturing, Registered Apprenticeships, and Training (RESTART) Initiative.\n\nThe grant will support programs designed to help justice-involved individuals gain workforce readiness skills, receive training for in-demand careers, and secure meaningful employment opportunities. The RESTART Initiative serves ex-offenders across three populations: youth ages 15-17, young adults ages 18-24, and adults ages 25 and older.", 1, "2026-06-27T21:44:12Z", "2026-06-27T22:11:26Z"], ["https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-thompson-announces-more-86-million-federal-funding-mississippi", "Congressman Thompson Announces More Than $8.6 Million in Federal Funding for Mississippi Early Childhood Education and Health Programs", "2026-06-18", "2026", "2026-06", "Democrat", "House", "MS", "Bennie G. Thompson", "T000193", "benniethompson.house.gov", "benniethompson", "https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Congressman Thompson Announces More Than $8.6 Million in Federal Funding for Mississippi Early Childhood Education and Health Programs", 1, "2026-06-27T21:44:12Z", "2026-06-27T22:11:26Z"], ["https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-g-thompson-announces-head-start-grant-awards-mississippi", "Congressman Bennie G. Thompson Announces Head Start Grant Awards for Mississippi Children and Families", "2026-06-01", "2026", "2026-06", "Democrat", "House", "MS", "Bennie G. Thompson", "T000193", "benniethompson.house.gov", "benniethompson", "https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "BOLTON, MS \u2014 Congressman Bennie G. Thompson today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded a total of $232,380 in federal funding to Mississippi Action for Progress, Inc. (MAP) to support Head Start programs serving children and families throughout Mississippi.\n\nThe grants will support the continuation of vital early childhood education, health, nutrition, and family support services provided through the Head Start program.\n\nThe awards include:\n\nHead Start Projects \u2013 $66,468 (Grant No. 04CH012405-03-01)\n\nHead Start Projects \u2013 $131,593 (Grant No. 04CH012001-06-02)\n\nHead Start Projects \u2013 $34,319 (Grant No. 04CH012922-02-01)\n\nHead Start is a federally funded program that promotes school readiness for children from low-income families through comprehensive education, health, nutrition, and parent engagement services.", 1, "2026-06-27T21:44:12Z", "2026-06-27T22:11:26Z"], ["https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-g-thompson-announces-137000-faa-grant-winona-montgomery", "Congressman Bennie G. Thompson Announces $137,000 FAA Grant for Winona-Montgomery County Airport", "2026-05-22", "2026", "2026-05", "Democrat", "House", "MS", "Bennie G. Thompson", "T000193", "benniethompson.house.gov", "benniethompson", "https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "BOLTON, MS \u2014 Congressman Bennie Thompson announced that the Unites States Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has awarded a $137,000 Fiscal Year 2026 Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) to the City of Winona and Montgomery County for improvements at the Winona-Montgomery County Airport.\n\nThe funding will support the construction of a new 5,000-square-foot non-exclusive use hangar for aircraft storage and maintenance. The project is designed to help the airport become more self-sustaining through increased revenue generation and improved operational capacity.", 1, "2026-06-27T21:44:12Z", "2026-06-27T22:21:02Z"], ["https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-g-thompson-announces-more-295000-head-start-grants", "Congressman Bennie G. Thompson Announces More Than $295,000 in Head Start Grants for Mississippi", "2026-05-18", "2026", "2026-05", "Democrat", "House", "MS", "Bennie G. Thompson", "T000193", "benniethompson.house.gov", "benniethompson", "https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "BOLTON, MS \u2014 Congressman Bennie Thompson announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded $295,760 in federal grants to organizations in Mississippi to support Head Start and Head Start collaboration initiatives.\n\nThese grants will help strengthen early childhood education, family engagement, and school readiness services for children and families across Mississippi.\n\nGrant Awards", 1, "2026-06-27T21:44:12Z", "2026-06-27T22:21:02Z"], ["https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-thompson-announces-252719-awarded-community-health-center", "Congressman Bennie Thompson Announces $252,719 Awarded to Community Health Center to Support HIV Care Services", "2026-05-14", "2026", "2026-05", "Democrat", "House", "MS", "Bennie G. Thompson", "T000193", "benniethompson.house.gov", "benniethompson", "https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "BOLTON, MS \u2014 Congressman Bennie Thompson today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded a $252,719 federal grant to Aaron E. Henry Community Health Services Center, Inc. in Clarksdale.\n\nThe grant was awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, specifically the Title III Outpatient Early Intervention Services (EIS) Program. This program supports comprehensive outpatient primary health care and early intervention services for individuals living with HIV.", 1, "2026-06-27T21:44:12Z", "2026-06-27T22:21:02Z"], ["https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-thompson-announces-235603-awarded-delta-regional-medical", "Congressman Bennie Thompson Announces $235,603 Awarded to Delta Regional Medical Center to Support HIV Care Services", "2026-05-13", "2026", "2026-05", "Democrat", "House", "MS", "Bennie G. Thompson", "T000193", "benniethompson.house.gov", "benniethompson", "https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "BOLTON, MS \u2014 Congressman Bennie Thompson today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded a $235,603 federal grant to Delta Regional Medical Center in Greenville.\n\nThe grant was awarded under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, Title III Outpatient Early Intervention Services (EIS) Program. This program supports comprehensive outpatient primary health care and early intervention services for individuals living with HIV.", 1, "2026-06-27T21:44:12Z", "2026-06-27T22:21:02Z"], ["https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-thompson-announces-over-9-million-federal-aviation-grants", "Congressman Bennie Thompson Announces Over $9 Million in Federal Aviation Grants for Mississippi Delta Airports", "2026-05-13", "2026", "2026-05", "Democrat", "House", "MS", "Bennie G. Thompson", "T000193", "benniethompson.house.gov", "benniethompson", "https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "BOLTON, MS. \u2014 Congressman Bennie Thompson today announced that the Federal Aviation Administration has awarded four Fiscal Year 2026 Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grants totaling $8,995,425 to support critical infrastructure improvements at airports across Mississippi\u2019s Second Congressional District.\n\nThe grants will fund runway rehabilitation, taxiway improvements, helicopter apron construction, and a new aircraft hangar to enhance safety, improve airport operations, and strengthen economic development opportunities throughout the Mississippi Delta.\n\nGrant Awards\n\nTunica Municipal Airport \u2014 $6,788,600\n\nTunica County and the Tunica County Airport Commission will use the grant funds towards the final phase of construction to rehabilitate 7,000 feet of Runway 17/35. The project will maintain the runway\u2019s structural integrity, reduce foreign object debris, and extend its useful life.\n\nGreenville Mid-Delta Airport \u2014 $1,795,310\n\nThe City of Greenville will use the grant funds towards the final phase of construction to rehabilitate 2,000 feet of Taxiway B. The improvements will preserve pavement integrity, reduce foreign object debris, and extend the taxiway\u2019s useful life.\n\nBelzoni Municipal Airport \u2014 $103,835\n\nThe City of Belzoni will use the grant funds to construct 278 square yards of new helicopter parking apron to accommodate additional aircraft operations.\n\nWinona-Montgomery County Airport \u2014 $307,680\n\nThe City of Winona and Montgomery County will use the grant funds to help construct a new 5,000-square-foot non-exclusive use hangar for aircraft storage and maintenance. The hangar will generate revenue and support the airport\u2019s long-term financial sustainability.\n\nThe grants are administered by the Federal Aviation Administration through the Airport Improvement Program, which provides funding to improve the safety, capacity, security, and environmental performance of the nation\u2019s public-use airports.\n\nCongressman Bennie Thompson remains committed to securing federal investments that enhance infrastructure, promote economic growth, and improve the quality of life for residents throughout Mississippi\u2019s Second Congressional District.", 1, "2026-06-27T21:44:12Z", "2026-06-27T22:21:02Z"], ["https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-thompson-statement-louisiana-v-callais-supreme-court-decision", "Congressman Thompson Statement on Louisiana v. Callais Supreme Court Decision", "2026-04-29", "2026", "2026-04", "Democrat", "House", "MS", "Bennie G. Thompson", "T000193", "benniethompson.house.gov", "benniethompson", "https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) released the following statement regarding the Supreme Court\u2019s decision in Louisiana v. Callis.\n\n\u201cToday\u2019s decision from the Supreme Court of the United States is a direct assault on the voting rights movement. The decision represents a significant erosion of voting protections and a dangerous rollback of the Voting Rights Act.\n\n\u201cFor decades, Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act has been a cornerstone of voting rights law, prohibiting racial discrimination in voting. The decision defies longstanding legislative intent. This decision also dishonors the legacy of voting rights activists, some of whom paid the ultimate sacrifice for citizens of our state to have equal representation and to participate in fair elections.", 1, "2026-06-27T21:44:12Z", "2026-06-27T22:19:40Z"], ["https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-thompson-statement-regarding-trumps-justice-department-effort", "Congressman Thompson Statement Regarding the Trump\u2019s Justice Department Effort to Vacate January 6 Seditious Conspiracy Convictions", "2026-04-14", "2026", "2026-04", "Democrat", "House", "MS", "Bennie G. Thompson", "T000193", "benniethompson.house.gov", "benniethompson", "https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) released the following statement regarding the Justice Department\u2019s Effort to Vacate January 6 Seditious Conspiracy Convictions:\n\n\u201cIt is completely heinous for the Trump administration to attempt to erase seditious conspiracy convictions from those who attacked our democracy and the United States Capitol on January 6. Not only does it attempt to rewrite history, it completely subverts the rule of law.", 1, "2026-06-27T06:16:17Z", "2026-06-27T06:17:30Z"], ["https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-thompson-announces-367620-awarded-central-mississippi-civic", "Congressman Bennie Thompson Announces $367,620 Awarded to The Central Mississippi Civic Improvement Association, Inc.", "2026-04-08", "2026", "2026-04", "Democrat", "House", "MS", "Bennie G. Thompson", "T000193", "benniethompson.house.gov", "benniethompson", "https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "BOLTON, MS \u2014 Congressman Bennie Thompson announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded a federal grant in the amount of $367,620 through the H49 Healthy Start Initiative to support critical maternal and child health services to the Central Mississippi Civic Improvement Association, Inc. This funding will support efforts to improve health outcomes for mothers, infants, and families in communities across the region.\n\nThe Healthy Start Initiative, administered by HHS, focuses on reducing infant mortality, improving maternal health, and addressing health disparities in high-need areas.", 1, "2026-06-04T06:38:12Z", "2026-06-04T06:39:44Z"], ["https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-thompson-announces-fy2026-hud-community-development-funding", "Congressman Bennie Thompson Announces FY2026 HUD Community Development Funding for Mississippi Second Congressional District", "2026-04-08", "2026", "2026-04", "Democrat", "House", "MS", "Bennie G. Thompson", "T000193", "benniethompson.house.gov", "benniethompson", "https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "BOLTON, MS\u2014 Congressman Bennie G. Thompson (MS-02) announced FY2026 federal funding through U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development\u2019s Community Planning and Development (CPD) programs to support housing and community development across Mississippi Second Congressional District.\n\nThe FY2026 CPD allocations include funding through several key programs: Community Development Block Grants (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships, Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG), and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA).\n\nMississippi FY2026 CPD Allocation:\n\nCity of Jackson (Principal City)", 1, "2026-06-24T06:25:30Z", "2026-06-24T06:26:49Z"], ["https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-thompson-announces-over-767000-federal-aviation", "Congressman Bennie Thompson Announces Over $767,000 in Federal Aviation Administration Grants for Mississippi Airports", "2026-04-08", "2026", "2026-04", "Democrat", "House", "MS", "Bennie G. Thompson", "T000193", "benniethompson.house.gov", "benniethompson", "https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "April 8, 2026\n\nBOLTON, MS \u2014 Congressman Bennie G. Thompson (MS-02) today announced that three airports in Mississippi\u2019s Second Congressional District will receive a combined total of $767,978 in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation\u2019s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) through the Fiscal Year 2026 Airport Infrastructure Program (AIP).\n\nThe grants awarded include:\n\nPanola County Airport (Batesville, MS) \u2013 $450,000\n\nAwarded to the County of Panola, this funding will support the rehabilitation of 8,000 square yards of existing terminal apron pavement. The project will help maintain structural integrity and reduce foreign object debris, ensuring safer aircraft operations.\n\nCleveland Municipal Airport (Cleveland, MS) \u2013 $237,500\n\nAwarded to the City of Cleveland, this grant will fund updates to the airport layout plan, including the development of a master plan narrative to guide future growth and improvements.\n\nCarthage-Leake County Airport (Carthage, MS) \u2013 $80,478\n\nAwarded jointly to the City of Carthage and Leake County, this funding supports Phase 2 of a project to construct a new 8,950-square-foot sponsor-owned aircraft storage hangar. The project will enhance the airport\u2019s ability to generate revenue and operate sustainably.\n\nThe FAA will administer the grants, and projects are expected to move forward in coordination with local stakeholders.", 1, "2026-06-04T06:38:12Z", "2026-06-04T06:39:44Z"], ["https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-thompson-announces-over-34-million-bridge-replacements", "Congressman Bennie Thompson Announces over $34 Million for Bridge Replacements in North Mississippi", "2026-04-08", "2026", "2026-04", "Democrat", "House", "MS", "Bennie G. Thompson", "T000193", "benniethompson.house.gov", "benniethompson", "https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "BOLTON, MS \u2014 Congressman Bennie G. Thompson (MS-02) announced a $34,674,688 federal grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration to the Mississippi Department of Transportation to support critical bridge infrastructure improvements in Tallahatchie County.\n\nThe grant will allow the Mississippi Department of Transportation to support the North Mississippi Bridge Replacement Bundle project by replacing three state-owned bridges along MS 32 in Tallahatchie County, improving safety, reliability, and connectivity for local communities.", 1, "2026-06-26T06:29:35Z", "2026-06-26T06:31:46Z"], ["https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/ranking-member-thompson-statement-trumps-deranged-threats-iran", "Ranking Member Thompson Statement on Trump\u2019s Deranged Threats on Iran", "2026-04-07", "2026", "2026-04", "Democrat", "House", "MS", "Bennie G. Thompson", "T000193", "benniethompson.house.gov", "benniethompson", "https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "April 7, 2026 (WASHINGTON) \u2013 Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the below statement on Donald Trump\u2019s heinous \u2013 and sociopathic \u2013 threats against Iran:\n\n\u201cDonald Trump\u2019s threats to destroy Iran are completely deranged. They show the world that our country\u2019s so-called leader is nothing more than a sadistic maniac who will stop at nothing to get whatever he wants. Threatening and targeting civilian infrastructure \u2013 and civilians \u2013 is not leadership \u2013 it is a dangerous abuse of power and potential war crime.\n\n\u201cThe American people deserve steady, moral, and responsible leadership \u2013 not reckless escalation that puts our soldiers in harm\u2019s way and makes the homeland vulnerable to retaliation.\n\n\u201cThe American people also clearly want us out of this war. They have yet to hear anything coherent from the President \u2013 or his subservient minions \u2013 on what our objectives are or why we are at war.\n\n\u201cCongressional Republicans must call Congress back to D.C. so we can end this war. I hope my Republican colleagues will agree with us \u2013 anything less is complete complicity with Trump\u2019s insanity.\u201d\n\n# # #", 1, "2026-06-04T06:38:12Z", "2026-06-04T06:39:44Z"], ["https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-thompson-announces-us-department-health-and-human-services", "Congressman Bennie Thompson Announces the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Grant Award to Local Health Center", "2026-03-30", "2026", "2026-03", "Democrat", "House", "MS", "Bennie G. Thompson", "T000193", "benniethompson.house.gov", "benniethompson", "https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "BOLTON, MS \u2014 Congressman Bennie G. Thompson (MS-02) today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded a federal grant in the amount of $101,912 to support healthcare training and technical assistance to G.A. Carmichael Family Health Center, Inc.\n\nThis funding will support initiatives aimed at improving healthcare services, expanding provider capacity, and enhancing access to quality care for underserved populations throughout the district.", 1, "2026-05-15T06:17:41Z", "2026-05-15T06:18:51Z"], ["https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/ranking-member-thompson-statement-trump-finally-firing-kristi-noem", "Ranking Member Thompson Statement on Trump Finally Firing Kristi Noem", "2026-03-05", "2026", "2026-03", "Democrat", "House", "MS", "Bennie G. Thompson", "T000193", "benniethompson.house.gov", "benniethompson", "https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "March 5, 2026 (WASHINGTON) \u2013 Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement after President Donald Trump fired Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem at last:\n\n\u201cKristi Noem\u2019s tenure at the Department of Homeland Security will go down as one of the most lawless, corrupt, and reckless in modern history. Time and again, she ran afoul of the law \u2013 and court orders \u2013 and put her vanity ahead of the safety of the American people. Her brazen corruption \u2014 including her cozy relationship with so-called \u2018special government employee\u2019 Corey Lewandowski \u2014 turned the agency responsible for protecting the homeland into a multibillion-dollar grift.\n\n\u201cAmerica is less safe because of Kristi Noem\u2019s failed leadership. While the President may have finally shown her the door, accountability does not end here. Homeland Democrats will continue pursuing the truth and uncovering the full extent of the misconduct that defined her tenure. The American people deserve answers and a Department of Homeland Security worthy of their trust.\n\n\u201cOn Kristi Noem\u2019s watch, Americans were terrorized, shot, and even killed in the streets by her masked police. Since we know that Noem was little more than a figurehead, Democrats cannot agree to fund ICE and CBP until they are reined in \u2013 under the law \u2013 and real change is made. Of course, Corey must also leave the Department.\n\n\u201cI doubt many of the 248,000 employees at DHS who keep us safe around the clock will be shedding a tear tonight.\u201d\n\n# # #", 1, "2026-05-15T06:17:41Z", "2026-05-15T06:18:51Z"], ["https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/ranking-member-thompson-trump-attacking-iran-endangers-homeland-security", "Ranking Member Thompson: Trump Attacking Iran Endangers Homeland Security", "2026-02-28", "2026", "2026-02", "Democrat", "House", "MS", "Bennie G. Thompson", "T000193", "benniethompson.house.gov", "benniethompson", "https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "February 28, 2026 (WASHINGTON) \u2013 Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the below statement on President Trump attacking Iran again:\n\n\u201cOnce again, President Trump has attacked Iran without Congressional approval or a clear strategy. As I\u2019ve said before, we are more vulnerable to ensuing terrorism attacks today because of Trump\u2019s reckless, inflammatory actions. I am deeply concerned about the administration\u2019s attention to possible threats and its ability to protect Americans.\u201d\n\n# # #", 1, "2026-05-15T06:17:41Z", "2026-05-15T06:18:51Z"], ["https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/press-release-congressman-bennie-g-thompson-announces-academy-nominations", "Press Release: Congressman Bennie G. Thompson Announces Academy Nominations for Second Congressional District", "2026-02-27", "2026", "2026-02", "Democrat", "House", "MS", "Bennie G. Thompson", "T000193", "benniethompson.house.gov", "benniethompson", "https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "BOLTON, MS \u2013 Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announces the Military Academy nominees for the Second Congressional District.\n\nTracey Dixon has been nominated by United States Congressman Bennie G. Thompson. He will graduate from Terry High School in May 2026. A native of Terry, MS, Tracey attends Terry High School, where he excels academically. With an impressive ACT score of 26, he is excited about the opportunity to attend the United States Air Force Academy.\n\nTracey is one of the most decorated JROTC leaders at Terry High School. A four-year member of the Terry High School JROTC program, he has consistently demonstrated outstanding leadership, unwavering discipline, teamwork, and a strong commitment to service. He currently serves as the JROTC Executive Officer (XO) and has previously held key leadership roles, including First Sergeant, PT Assistant Commander, and Cannon Team Assistant Commander, among others. Tracey possesses a keen intellect and a genuine determination to excel at the United States Air Force Academy. He is deeply committed to his academic pursuits and leadership responsibilities, and his performance reflects both dedication and a passion for diverse learning experiences and personal growth.\n\nTracey exemplifies duty, honor, character, and perseverance. Beyond his academic and leadership achievements, Tracey is actively involved in school and community service initiatives. His interests include reading and fitness as a path to personal development, research, and exploration. A well-rounded and highly driven student, Tracey embodies the integrity and leadership qualities essential for shaping the leaders of tomorrow. He is firmly committed to making a lasting, positive impact on his community. Tracey is the son of David and Timeka Dixon, who resides in Terry, Mississippi.\n\nJaydon Brown has been nominated by United States Congressman Bennie G. Thompson. He will graduate from Terry High School in May 2026. He maintains a GPA of 3.2 while still managing his active role in JROTC, sports, extracurricular activities and a variety of community service initiatives.\n\nJaydon is a four-year member of the Terry High School JROTC Bulldog Battalion, where he has shown unwavering dedication to discipline, teamwork and service. He possesses a keen intellect and a genuine passion for becoming the best he can be at West Point Academy. He is dedicated to his studies and his involvement in leadership roles. His academic performance reflects commitment, a passion for diverse learning experiences and personal growth. He is admired by his peers and teachers for his determination to overcome personal challenges.\n\nHis interests and passions are reading, personal development through fitness, research and exploration. Jaydon is highly motivated, driven and enthusiastic to contribute something greater than himself to serve and protect the country that has provided him with countless opportunities.\n\nJaydon is the son of Michelle Funchess, who resides in Byram, Mississippi.\n\nJames McKenna has been nominated by United States Congressman Bennie G. Thompson. A native of Clinton, MS, James attends River City Early College and Hinds Community College, where he excels both academically and athletically, particularly in swimming, bowling, and golf. With an impressive ACT score of 26, he is eager for the opportunity to attend the United States Naval Academy.\n\nJames maintains an outstanding 4.9 GPA and ranks in the top five percent of his class. He is an active member of the National Honor Society, the National English Honor Society, and the National Society of High School Scholars, and he has earned numerous additional accolades in recognition of his academic excellence.\n\nBeyond the classroom, James is deeply engaged in both school and community activities. He volunteered with Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, the Vicksburg Orchestral Society, local food pantry initiatives, and the Boy Scouts of America. He has also gained firsthand insight into military service through the Academy Introduction Mission (AIM) program at the United States Coast Guard Academy. A well-rounded and highly motivated student, James exemplifies the integrity, discipline, and leadership essential to shaping the leaders of tomorrow. He is committed to serving others and making a meaningful, lasting impact on his community. James is the son of Dr. Jason McKenna and resides in Vicksburg, MS.\n\nMatthew Perkins has been nominated by United States Congressman Bennie G. Thompson. He is in Cadet Candidate Basic Training preparing to graduate from the United States Military Academy Preparatory School in 2026. Matthew graduated from Madison Ridgeland Academy in May 2025.\n\nHis interest in West Point was initially peaked by the amazing opportunity he received to be able to continue his football career and gain a world-class education. He is currently a member of the USMAPS football team. Matthew has solidified himself as a leader among his peers through his dedication to academics, athletics and citizenship. While at USMAPS, he has been introduced to the rigorous challenges of the academic and physical standards as well as the strong leadership characteristics needed to become an officer in the United States Army.\n\nHe possesses a strong work ethics that has defined his career at USMAPS and believe he is very deserving of this congressional nomination for acceptance to the United States Military Academy at West Point. Matthew is the son of Sean and Chetonya Perkins, who resides in Jackson, Mississippi.\n\nEach nominee received a \u201cCertificate of Special Congressional Recognition\u201d in recognition of their nomination to their respective academy and for outstanding academic achievement.", 1, "2026-04-30T06:05:15Z", "2026-04-30T06:07:09Z"], ["https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/press-release-congressman-bennie-g-thompson-announces-academy-nomination", "Press Release: Congressman Bennie G. Thompson Announces Academy Nomination for Second Congressional District", "2026-02-26", "2026", "2026-02", "Democrat", "House", "MS", "Bennie G. Thompson", "T000193", "benniethompson.house.gov", "benniethompson", "https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "BOLTON, MS \u2013 Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announces the Military Academy nominee for the Second Congressional District.\n\nRyan Wei has been nominated by Bennie G. Thompson, United States Congressman for Mississippi\u2019s 2nd District. A native of Grenada, Mississippi, Ryan attends Mississippi School for Math and Science (MSMS) in Columbus, MS, where he excels academically and athletically in robotics, swimming and football. With an impressive ACT score of 34, he is excited for the opportunity to attend United States Naval Academy.\n\nRyan maintained an outstanding 4.0 GPA at Kirk Academy and continues to excel academically at MSMS, where he also holds an exceptional GPA and ranks in the top five percent of his class. A dedicated scholar, he is an active member of the National Honor Society and the National Society of High School Scholars and has earned numerous additional honors recognizing his academic achievement and commitment to excellence.\n\nRyan\u2019s passion for leadership extends far beyond the classroom. He understands that true teamwork and service are developed through experience rather than textbooks. Through perseverance, sacrifice, and a willingness to step forward when needed, he has cultivated a strong foundation for success. As president of the Interact Club, Ryan has seen firsthand how meaningful service can create a lasting impact on both team members and the broader community.\n\nA resilient and well-rounded student, Ryan exemplifies the core values of service, discipline, teamwork, and leadership. These principles have shaped his character and prepared him for his anticipated future at the United States Naval Academy. He is deeply committed to serving others, leading with integrity, and making a lasting and meaningful contribution to his community and to the nation. Ryan is the son of Suzhen Ruan and resides in Grenada, Mississippi.\n\nRyan received a \u201cCertificate of Special Congressional Recognition\u201d in recognition of his nomination to the United States Navy Academy and for outstanding academic achievement.", 1, "2026-04-18T05:35:53Z", "2026-04-18T05:37:16Z"], ["https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-thompson-statement-donald-trumps-state-union-address", "Congressman Thompson Statement on Donald Trump\u2019s State of the Union Address", "2026-02-24", "2026", "2026-02", "Democrat", "House", "MS", "Bennie G. Thompson", "T000193", "benniethompson.house.gov", "benniethompson", "https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) released the following statement on Donald Trump\u2019s State of the Union Address:\n\n\u201cTonight\u2019s State of the Union address was another circus performance. The American people needed honesty about the challenges we are facing. Instead, we got talking points.\n\nThe President stood before the country claiming the economy is stronger than ever, that costs are coming down, that health care access has expanded, and that his policies are making Americans safer and more secure. Families across this nation know better.\n\nIf the economy were as strong as he claims, working people would not be struggling to afford groceries, utilities, health care, and childcare. If life were more affordable, medical and food assistance programs would not be on the chopping block. If democracy were being protected, we would not see continued efforts to make it harder for people to vote and weaken hard fought civil rights protections.\n\nOnce again, we heard self-congratulation instead of accountability. This was another attempt to rewrite reality, and I am not surprised by what we witnessed tonight. It only confirms that we, as Democrats, must stay engaged and stand firm.\u201d", 1, "2026-04-18T05:35:53Z", "2026-04-18T05:37:16Z"], ["https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-bennie-g-thompson-announces-106-million-fema-funding-montgomery", "Congressman Bennie G. Thompson Announces $1.06 Million in FEMA Funding for Montgomery County Road Repairs", "2026-01-29", "2026", "2026-01", "Democrat", "House", "MS", "Bennie G. Thompson", "T000193", "benniethompson.house.gov", "benniethompson", "https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Bolton, MS, MS \u2014 Today, Congressman Bennie Thompson announced that $1,063,438.20 in federal FEMA funding has been awarded to Montgomery County to support permanent repairs and hazard mitigation improvements to Wilkins Chapel County Road and Sayles County Road following severe storm damage under FEMA Disaster Declaration DR-4874-MS, which covers Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding, declared on May 21, 2025.\n\nDuring the incident period, intense rainfall and storm conditions caused catastrophic damage to roadway infrastructure in Montgomery County. Stormwater runoff washed out road surfaces, damaged culverts, and filled drainage ditches with silt and debris, significantly impairing roadway safety and access.\n\nMontgomery County will use a combination of force account labor and contracted services to restore the roads to pre-disaster conditions. Work includes:", 1, "2026-04-18T05:35:53Z", "2026-04-18T05:37:16Z"], ["https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-thompson-honors-2025-congressional-app-challenge-student-winners", "Congressman Thompson Honors 2025 Congressional App Challenge Student Winners", "2026-01-28", "2026", "2026-01", "Democrat", "House", "MS", "Bennie G. Thompson", "T000193", "benniethompson.house.gov", "benniethompson", "https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Bennie G. Thompson (MS-02) proudly announces the 2025 Congressional App Challenge winners for Mississippi's 2nd Congressional District. Tristan Brown, LyNiah Henderson, and Jalore Myles, students from Nichols Middle School in Canton, MS, and members of the Tougaloo College Educational Talent Search Program, are the first-place winners with their digital application, Mental Moji. The app is designed to improve mental health and emotional well-being through daily mindfulness and self-care practices, offering a variety of guided activities such as journaling prompts, breathing exercises, and meditation routines aimed at promoting relaxation, reducing stress, and enhancing focus. The app also includes progress-tracking features that allow users to monitor their growth over time and stay consistent with their self-care goals.\n\nCongressman Thompson will present the students with Certificates of Achievement on Thursday, January 28, 2026, at Nichols Middle School in Canton, MS.\n\n\u201cParticipating in the Congressional App Challenge pushed us to think critically, collaborate effectively, and apply our skills in a meaningful way,\u201d said Tristan Brown, LyNiah Henderson, and Jalore Myles. \u201cWe are proud of what we accomplished and grateful for the support of our instructors and the staff of the Tougaloo College Educational Talent Search Program.\u201d\n\n\u201cThrough Tougaloo College\u2019s Educational Talent Search Program, this achievement reflects our commitment to expanding college access, academic enrichment, and STEM innovation,\u201d said Edna Drakes-Washington, Ph.D.(c), Assistant Director/Instructor. \u201cParticipation in the Congressional App Challenge empowered students to apply critical thinking, collaboration, and technology skills to real-world challenges, reinforcing their readiness for postsecondary success and their ability to leverage innovation in support of education, opportunity, and economic advancement.\u201d\n\nCongressman Thompson expressed his pride in hosting the annual Congressional App Challenge, urging students to pursue STEM careers. \u201cI commend the outstanding efforts of Tristan Brown, LyNiah Henderson, and Jalore Myles, and all participating students. I look forward to a greater influx of innovative applicants in the future.\u201d\n\nTo view all past and current winners, including Mental Moji, click here.\n\n2026 Congressional App Challenge", 1, "2026-04-16T05:48:36Z", "2026-04-16T05:50:08Z"], ["https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-thompson-calls-federal-hate-crime-charges-after-jackson-synagogue", "Congressman Thompson Calls for Federal Hate Crime Charges After Jackson Synagogue Arson", "2026-01-12", "2026", "2026-01", "Democrat", "House", "MS", "Bennie G. Thompson", "T000193", "benniethompson.house.gov", "benniethompson", "https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) released the following statement condemning the alleged arson at Beth Israel Synagogue in Jackson, Mississippi:\n\n\u201cBeth Israel has been part of the community for generations. The synagogue has long stood for civil and human rights, said Congressman Thompson. A house of worship was damaged by an act of antisemitism and such hatred has no place in our communities. We are a better country and community of people. I stand with the Jewish community in Jackson and remain committed to protecting the freedom to worship in peace.\u201d\n\nOn Saturday, January 10, 2026, at 3:00 a.m., the Jackson Fire Department responded to a 911 call to address a fire at the Beth Israel synagogue. The synagogue was founded in 1860 and is the state's first and largest synagogue.\n\nLocal authorities, in coordination with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, have charged suspect Stephen Spencer Pittman with arson.", 1, "2026-04-10T05:46:57Z", "2026-04-10T05:48:19Z"], ["https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/january-6-committee-chairman-thompson-marks-five-years-attack-capitol", "January 6 Committee Chairman Thompson Marks Five Years Since Attack on the Capitol", "2026-01-06", "2026", "2026-01", "Democrat", "House", "MS", "Bennie G. Thompson", "T000193", "benniethompson.house.gov", "benniethompson", "https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), former Chairman of the House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the U.S. Capitol, released the below opening statement for the Democratic hearing marking the five-year anniversary of the attack:\n\nFive years ago today, an armed mob of thousands, incited by President Donald Trump, attacked, breached, and laid siege to the United States Capitol. They did so as Congress was carrying out one of its most fundamental constitutional duties: counting electoral votes, certifying a presidential election, and facilitating the peaceful transfer of power.\n\nWhat unfolded that day was both brutal and calculated. Officers were stabbed with metal fence stakes and bludgeoned with flagpoles. They were crushed in doorways until their ribs were broken. Eyes were gouged. At least one officer was dragged into the mob, beaten, tased, and left for dead. Others suffered lasting damage from concussions and traumatic brain injuries.\n\nIn the days and weeks that followed, five police officers died due to the physical or psychological trauma they endured protecting Congress and the Constitution. The years may have muffled the screams we heard, and the horrible images of that day may have faded. So, as we mark this grim anniversary, it is important that we remember exactly what happened.\n\nJanuary 6th was not a regular tourist visit. It was not a day of love. It was a bloody riot that pushed our democracy to the breaking point. Some people want to rewrite the history of January 6th. To ignore what we all saw with our own eyes. Some people want us to forget the lessons of that day. To pretend that we have overcome the threats facing our democracy and the rule of law. We will not allow that to happen.\n\nWe gather to continue to uphold our oaths to \u201csupport and defend the Constitution\u2026against all enemies, foreign and domestic.\u201d To defend against the lawlessness of that day and the lawlessness we continue to see today. We gather because, in the words of Martin Luther King, Jr.: \u201cHuman progress is neither automatic nor inevitable. [\u2026] Every step toward the goal of justice requires sacrifice, suffering and struggle; the tireless exertions and passionate concern of dedicated individuals.\u201d\n\nFive years ago, police told us to remove the lapel pins that identify us as Members of Congress, so we would be less likely to be attacked by the mob that was desecrating our Capitol. I did not take my pin off then, and I am still wearing it today\u2014because the work we do mattered then and continues to matter today.\n\nThe rule of law and our oaths continue to matter, especially as we see Donald Trump pardon those who were charged or convicted in the January 6th attack, engage the military abroad while bypassing Congress, tear down the White House, shutter whole government agencies, order masked goons to round up and deport U.S. citizens, and unlawfully put his name on a memorial to a better man.\n\nThe bipartisan January 6th Select Committee, which I was privileged to lead, was charged with uncovering the facts, circumstances, and causes of what happened on that awful day, and to ensure it never happens again. It was one part of ensuring that our Constitutional Republic could withstand President Trump\u2019s repeated attacks, and it offers lessons for today.\n\nOne such lesson was seeing how important it was for officials, most of them Republicans, to put their country over their party. They remembered their oath was to the Constitution and not to one man. And we need to remember that lesson today, because five years on, the danger has not dissipated.\n\nPresident Trump still refuses to acknowledge that he lost the 2020 election. Many who promoted or litigated his Big Lie have been rewarded with powerful positions. Dozens of nonpartisan career prosecutors and FBI agents who worked on January 6th cases have been summarily fired. State election officials who stood up to the Trump pressure campaign have faced threats and retaliation. The Department of Justice has become an instrument for retribution.\n\nThe message is clear: uphold the rule of law, and you will be punished. 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