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Weekend Interview: Kate Bailey Calls Recycling a Key Jobs Creator

Americans hear constant reminders to separate bottles and cans, yet many still question what happens next and whether it matters.


Cole criticizes Senate Democrats as shutdown delays appropriations process

As the government shutdown led by Democrats continues, House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) expressed concern about the impact of ongoing partisan disagreements on congressional responsibilities.


Senate EPW Committee advances nominations and bipartisan bills in latest business meeting

The Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, chaired by Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), held a business meeting in Washington, D.C., where it advanced several nominations, committee resolutions, and bipartisan legislation.


Senate Democrats oppose hearing on nominee replacing removed NTSB vice chair

U.S. Senate Democrats on the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee have publicly opposed a proposed nomination hearing set for November 6 to consider John DeLeeuw as the replacement for National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Vice...


Pending home sales flat in September as regional differences persist

Pending home sales in the United States remained unchanged in September compared to the previous month, and were down 0.9% from a year earlier, according to the latest Pending Home Sales Report released by the National Association of Realtors (NAR).


Six charged with impeding federal agent during immigration operation near Chicago

A federal grand jury in Chicago has indicted six individuals on charges of forcibly impeding and interfering with a federal agent during immigration enforcement operations in Broadview, Illinois, last month.


Senate Judiciary Democrats question Trump’s $230 million claim before Justice Department

Senate Judiciary Committee Democrats, led by Ranking Member Dick Durbin (D-IL), have raised concerns about President Trump's $230 million settlement claims currently under review by the Department of Justice (DOJ).


Chairman Williams says government shutdown stalls SBA loans critical for small businesses

Some small business owners in the United States are facing delays in receiving loan approvals and financial support due to a government shutdown, according to an opinion piece by Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee...


United States and South Korea sign memorandum on technology cooperation

The United States and the Republic of Korea have announced a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at expanding cooperation in science and technology.


Senate Commerce Committee schedules hearing on tech censorship claims

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, who chairs the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, has scheduled a full committee hearing titled “Shut Your App: How Uncle Sam Jawboned Big Tech Into Silencing Americans, Part II.” The hearing is set...


FDA issues new guidelines aimed at accelerating access to lower-cost biosimilars

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced new measures aimed at making the development of biosimilar medicines faster and less expensive.


Senate committee reviews VA disability benefits system following recent reports

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran, chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, led a hearing focused on the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) disability benefits system.


Arrington urges end to shutdown amid concerns for food aid recipients

House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) appeared on Fox News' America Reports and Newsmax's Wake Up America to discuss the ongoing government shutdown.


Arrington says CBO data shows shutdown could cut U.S. economic growth by up to 2 percent

House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) issued a statement following the release of new data from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) regarding the economic effects of the ongoing government shutdown. “Democrats are playing...


Ranking Member Markey urges Congress to support small businesses against Trump's tariffs

On October 29, Ranking Member Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) addressed the Senate floor to draw attention to the impact of tariffs imposed by former President Donald Trump on American small businesses.


Urgent care operator settles $3 million claim over alleged False Claims Act violations

Bloom Care LLC and its owners have agreed to pay $3 million to settle allegations of violating the False Claims Act.


Senate Commerce Committee schedules nomination hearing for transportation positions

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, has announced a hearing to review nominees for key transportation roles.


Senator Cantwell questions absence of FCC chairman during Senate First Amendment hearing

At a Senate hearing on government censorship and the First Amendment, Senator Maria Cantwell, Ranking Member of the Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, questioned the absence of FCC Chairman Brendan Carr as a witness.


Senator Heinrich calls for staffing increases amid review of National Historic Preservation Act

U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich, the Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, highlighted the need to protect the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) during a committee hearing on October 29, 2025.


Senator Cruz calls for legislation after claims tech firms faced White House pressure on content moderation

Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee, highlighted concerns over government influence on technology companies during a hearing titled “Shut Your App: How Uncle Sam Jawboned Big Tech Into Silencing Americans, Part...