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The U.S. Congress has approved a five-bill appropriations package, securing full-year funding for several federal departments and agencies for the 2026 fiscal year.

Washington Examiner urges caution over US business ties with Chinese firms

In a recent editorial, The Washington Examiner addressed concerns about American companies engaging in partnerships with Chinese firms that could pose risks to U.S. national security.

Senate Judiciary Committee presses UBS over handling of Nazi-linked Credit Suisse accounts

The Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing today focused on accounts at Credit Suisse linked to Nazi officials, following an oversight investigation led by Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa).

Congress passes FY2026 Defense Appropriations Act with increased funding

Congress has approved the Fiscal Year 2026 Defense Appropriations Act, which now awaits the President’s signature.

Trump Administration launches Project Vault critical mineral stockpile amid concerns over China's market control

The Trump Administration has announced Project Vault, a new initiative to establish a critical minerals stockpile with the involvement of private industry.

House subcommittee to review five energy-related bills in February markup

Congressman Brett Guthrie, Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Congressman Bob Latta, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy, have announced that the Subcommittee on Energy will hold a markup session for five bills.

GAO: Up to $38 million wasted amid Education Department civil rights cuts under Trump

A new report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) finds that the Trump administration’s actions at the Department of Education led to up to $38 million in wasted taxpayer funds and a significant reduction in civil rights enforcement for...

House passes bipartisan bills modernizing veteran education benefits

The House of Representatives has passed two bipartisan bills aimed at reforming and modernizing Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) education and workforce programs.

CBP faces challenges reaching vehicle scanning goals at U.S.-Mexico border

Last week, the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement held a hearing to review the progress and challenges in implementing non-intrusive inspection (NII) technology at U.S. ports of entry.

House subcommittee schedules hearing on college spending and tax cuts

The Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development, led by Rep. Burgess Owens (R-UT), will hold a hearing titled “Runaway College Spending Meets the Working Families Tax Cuts.” The event is scheduled for Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at...

Republicans block Senator Merkley's bid to ban presidential pocket rescissions

By R. C. Jamison | Jan 30, 2026

As the Senate debates bipartisan legislation to fund parts of the federal government, Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Ranking Member of the Senate Budget Committee, has introduced an amendment aimed at permanently banning pocket rescissions.

Senate passes five-bill FY26 appropriations package covering majority of federal funding

By R. C. Jamison | Jan 30, 2026

The Senate has approved a five-bill funding package for the 2026 fiscal year, following a 71 to 29 vote.

Senate Committee examines draft bill aimed at improving justice for Native children

By R. C. Jamison | Jan 30, 2026

U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, and Senator Brian Schatz, Vice Chairman, led a legislative hearing to review Title II of the draft Native Children’s Commission Implementation Act.

House leaders praise progress as Senate panel advances CLARITY Act

The Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry has advanced the CLARITY Act, a bill focused on digital asset market structure.

Senator Cantwell commemorates victims one year after Reagan National Airport mid-air collision

On the eve of the first anniversary of the mid-air collision at Reagan National Airport, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, spoke at a commemoration event in Washington,...

Walberg seeks briefing from Evanston mayor over handling of Northwestern protest

Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) has sent a letter to Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss, raising concerns about the mayor’s response to an encampment at Northwestern University in April 2024.

Cantwell highlights role of innovation ecosystems in U.S.-China technology competition