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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.


Cole testifies before Rules Committee supporting new appropriations bill H.R. 7006

House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole testified before the House Committee on Rules in support of H.R. 7006, which covers appropriations for Financial Services and General Government as well as National Security, Department of State,...


Cassidy criticizes Democratic resolution on healthcare costs in Senate floor speech

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), who serves as chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, spoke on the Senate floor today to oppose a Congressional Review Act resolution supported by Democrats.


Senate Agriculture Committee sets dates for crypto market structure bill release and markup

U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman has announced the timeline for the committee’s consideration of legislation focused on crypto market structure.


Interior Department expands hunting and fishing access on federal lands

The U.S. Department of the Interior has announced a new Secretarial Order aimed at expanding hunting and fishing access on public lands and waters.


Moolenaar and Nunn warn about risks of US reliance on China's critical minerals

Select Committee Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) and Congressman Zach Nunn (R-IA) have raised concerns about China's control over critical minerals in an op-ed published by National Review.


Senate advances three-bill bipartisan funding package after remarks from Appropriations Chair Collins

U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, addressed the Senate ahead of a key vote on a bipartisan three-bill funding package for Fiscal Year 2026.


Senate Appropriations Committee releases final fiscal year 2026 national security funding bills

The Senate Appropriations Committee has released the final versions of two key funding bills for fiscal year 2026: the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs bill, and the Financial Services and General Government bill.


House Appropriations Committee introduces dual FY26 funding bills for financial services and national security

The House Appropriations Committee has introduced the Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2026.


Chairman Walberg comments on December jobs report and Republican economic policies

Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) commented on the Department of Labor’s December jobs report, emphasizing the impact of Republican economic policies.


Klobuchar leads Senate call for faster farm relief amid ongoing economic pressures

Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, Poultry, and Food Safety, have led a group of 10...


Chairman Arrington supports new DOJ unit targeting federal government fraud

House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) has voiced support for the Trump Administration’s recent decision to establish a new division within the U.S. Department of Justice aimed at addressing fraud against the federal government.