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Senators announce new bipartisan stewardship caucus focused on public lands

U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.) have announced the formation of the Senate Stewardship Caucus.


Weekend Interview: Nick Eftimiades Says China’s Whole-Of-Society Espionage Demands U.S. Strategy

According to authorities, Chinese espionage in the West is rooted in virtually every aspect of its relations with Western nations.


Senate committee expands probe into cybersecurity breaches affecting key U.S. infrastructure

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, has expanded an ongoing investigation into cybersecurity incidents that threaten both public and private sectors in the United States.


Pacific International Marketing recalls Italian parsley over salmonella risk

Pacific International Marketing has announced a recall of 474 cases of bulk Italian parsley due to potential contamination with Salmonella.


Senators introduce resolution for National Military Toxic Exposures Awareness Month

U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), and Dr. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) have introduced a Senate resolution to designate October 2025 as National Military Toxic Exposures Awareness Month.


Energy Department partners with NVIDIA & Oracle on largest federal lab AI supercomputer

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), in collaboration with Argonne National Laboratory, NVIDIA, and Oracle, has announced a new partnership to build the DOE’s largest artificial intelligence (AI) supercomputer.


NAHB backs Joe Gormley’s nomination for Ginnie Mae presidency

Buddy Hughes, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), has expressed support for Joe Gormley as president of Ginnie Mae.


Sanders seeks answers from Bezos on job losses due to Amazon warehouse automation

Senator Bernie Sanders, the Ranking Member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, has sent a letter to Amazon founder Jeff Bezos seeking clarification on the company’s automation plans and their impact on American...


FCC tightens rules on Chinese telecom gear imports with committee support

Today, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted unanimously to tighten restrictions on the importation of certain Chinese telecommunications equipment into the United States.


ICE continues arrests of criminal noncitizens during government shutdown

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the arrest of several individuals convicted of serious crimes, despite the ongoing government shutdown attributed to Democrats.


House Oversight Committee releases report alleging concealment during "Biden Autopen Presidency

The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform has released a staff report titled “The Biden Autopen Presidency: Decline, Delusion, and Deception in the White House.” The report alleges that President Joe Biden’s advisors, political...


Chairman Arrington criticizes Democrats’ stance amid government shutdown talks

House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) spoke on CNBC’s Squawk Box, criticizing Democratic leaders for what he described as using the current government shutdown for political gain.


Teasdale Foods recalls taco kits over potential undeclared milk allergen

Teasdale Foods, Inc. has announced a recall of certain Taco Dinner Kits due to the potential presence of undeclared milk.


Secretary Rubio meets Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi to discuss alliance and regional cooperation

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu in Tokyo.


Senate Commerce Committee seeks information from NBA over gambling scandal allegations

U.S. Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee leaders have called for answers from the National Basketball Association (NBA) following allegations of gambling corruption involving current and former league players and coaches.


Senate subcommittee examines end of DHS program aimed at preventing violent extremism

During a Senate Judiciary Subcommittee hearing on political violence, Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL), the Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, questioned William Braniff, former Director of the Center for Prevention Programs and...


Durbin challenges claims about sources of political violence at Senate Judiciary hearing

U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, who serves as the Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, delivered opening remarks at a Senate Judiciary Subcommittee hearing focused on political violence in the United States.


Senator Durbin criticizes administration's trade policies at Senate Judiciary hearing on agriculture

At a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing titled “Pressure Cooker: Competition Issues in the Seed & Fertilizer Industries,” Senator Dick Durbin, Ranking Member of the committee and member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, criticized the Trump...


Senate Judiciary Committee reviews impact of industry mergers on farm costs

At a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on competition in the seed and fertilizer industries, Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL), the committee's Ranking Member, questioned industry leaders about rising costs faced by Illinois farmers.


Senate Judiciary Committee examines rising farm input costs amid calls for more competition

The Senate Judiciary Committee convened a hearing on October 28, 2025, to address rising costs in the seed and fertilizer industries and explore ways to restore competition for American farmers.