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Senate rejects proposed deep cuts to NASA, NSF; NIST receives increased funding

America’s primary science agencies will avoid deep funding cuts after the Senate voted to reject reductions proposed by the Trump Administration for fiscal year 2026.


House passes bill directing fiduciaries to prioritize financial returns over ESG considerations

The House of Representatives has passed H.R. 2988, known as the Protecting Prudent Investment of Retirement Savings Act.


Durbin criticizes handling of January 6 aftermath during Senate Judiciary Committee meeting

U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, who serves as the Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, delivered an opening statement during a recent executive business meeting in Washington, D.C., criticizing what he described as the Trump...


Senate passes FY 2026 Commerce, Justice, Science appropriations bill

The U.S. Senate has approved the Fiscal Year 2026 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies (CJS) Appropriations Act with a vote of 82-15.


Congress passes FY 2026 Interior-Environment spending bill supporting parks, tribes

The U.S. Senate has approved the Fiscal Year 2026 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act with a vote of 82-15.


House committees release investigation into China's global fishing practices

Today, Chairman John Moolenaar of the Select Committee on China and Chairman Carlos Giménez of the House Homeland Security Committee’s Transportation and Maritime Security Subcommittee released an investigation into China's global fishing practices.


Senate subcommittee schedules hearing on impact of historic $25B U.S. Coast Guard investment

Senator Dan Sullivan, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation’s Subcommittee on Coast Guard, Maritime, and Fisheries, has announced a hearing scheduled for January 29, 2026.


Senate HELP Committee advances four bipartisan bills focused on family health issues

The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee has unanimously advanced four bipartisan bills aimed at improving health outcomes for American families.


Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act signed into law with bipartisan support

U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) issued a statement after President Trump signed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act into law.


Grassley details cases of abuse among unaccompanied migrant children under current policies

Senator Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, addressed the Senate on January 14, 2026, to highlight cases of abuse and exploitation suffered by unaccompanied migrant children under the current administration’s policies.


Risch and Shaheen meet with German foreign minister to discuss Ukraine conflict

U.S. Senators Jim Risch and Jeanne Shaheen, who serve as chairman and ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, met with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul at the United States Capitol.


House panel reviews Stop Insider Trading Act at full committee markup

Chairman Bryan Steil (WI-01) addressed the House Administration Committee during a full committee markup session on the Stop Insider Trading Act.


Senate HELP Committee holds hearing on risks linked to chemical abortion drugs

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, led a hearing focused on the risks associated with chemical abortion drugs.


Chairman Walberg comments on signing of Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act

Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) attended the signing of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025 into law by President Trump.


House Oversight Committee moves toward contempt charges against Bill and Hillary Clinton

The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform plans to begin contempt of Congress proceedings against former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and former President Bill Clinton.


Grassley addresses oversight failures in Afghan parolee program at judiciary subcommittee hearing

Senator Chuck Grassley, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, addressed concerns about the vetting process for Afghan parolees during a joint subcommittee hearing.


Cole leads debate on fiscal year 2026 appropriations bill focused on security

House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) spoke on the House Floor in support of H.R. 7006, the Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act for fiscal...


Senators introduce resolution reaffirming U.S. support for global religious freedoms

A group of U.S. Senators led by Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, has introduced a resolution emphasizing the importance of American leadership in supporting religious freedom worldwide.


House committee to launch hearings on artificial intelligence readiness

The House Committee on Education and Workforce, led by Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI), is set to begin a series of hearings on artificial intelligence.


Senate Aging Committee schedules hearing on international scams targeting seniors

Senator Rick Scott, chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, and Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand will hold a hearing on January 14 to examine international scams that target older Americans.