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Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) has expressed support for the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations’ (PSI) subpoenas to major telecommunications companies as part of an ongoing congressional inquiry into...

House committee examines role of artificial intelligence in education and workforce

The House Education and Workforce Committee held a hearing on the influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on education, job training, and the workforce.

House passes bipartisan appropriations act focused on economic growth & national security

The House of Representatives has passed H.R. 7006, the Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2026.

Cruz and Welch introduce bipartisan bill aimed at streamlining FCC's satellite licensing

U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Senator Peter Welch (D-Vermont) have introduced the Satellite and Telecommunications Streamlining Act, a bipartisan bill designed to modernize the Federal Communications Commission’s...

House committee holds first hearing on artificial intelligence's impact on education

At the first hearing in a new series on artificial intelligence, House Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) addressed the rapid growth of AI and its impact on education and the workforce.

House subcommittee reviews progress on modernizing VA disability compensation system

Rep. Morgan Luttrell (R-Texas), Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs, opened a hearing today focused on modernizing the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Schedule for...

House passes SHOWER Act aiming to change showerhead regulations

The House of Representatives has passed the SHOWER Act, a bill aimed at changing federal regulations on showerheads and increasing consumer choice.

House panel considers bill supporting artificial reefs from decommissioned energy platforms

The Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources conducted a legislative hearing on a bill aimed at supporting fish habitats and reef ecosystems by formalizing the Rigs to Reef initiative.

House Oversight Committee plans contempt proceedings against Bill Clinton over missed deposition

The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, led by Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.), will begin contempt of Congress proceedings next week against former President Bill Clinton.

McGovern criticizes delays on spending bills and raises alarm over DOJ investigation

At a House Rules Committee meeting, Ranking Member Jim McGovern (D-MA) addressed the progress on two appropriations bills and raised concerns about recent actions by the President regarding the Department of Justice.

House subcommittee reviews bills targeting veteran mental health access

Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-Iowa), Chairwoman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Health, opened a legislative hearing to review several Republican-led bills aimed at expanding mental health care access and modernizing...

Walberg supports legislation on paychecks protection, skills training expansion

Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) addressed the House of Representatives to express his support for three proposed bills aimed at protecting workers’ earnings, expanding job training opportunities, and supporting...

House subcommittee schedules markup for six bills on public safety communications

The House Subcommittee on Communications and Technology will hold a markup session to review six proposed bills aimed at strengthening public safety communications across the United States.

Arrington responds to CPI report citing impact of Republican-led fiscal policies

The Bureau of Labor Statistics released the Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for December 2025, showing inflation at a 2.7% annual rate, unchanged from November.

Senators urge ban on Chinese nationals in US energy labs over AI security concerns

A group of Republican senators, led by Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Chairman Mike Lee (R-Utah) and Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), have called on Department of Energy Secretary Chris Wright to bar...

Congressional leaders seek answers from HHS OIG over alleged Medicare fraud surge in Los Angeles

A group of congressional leaders has requested a meeting with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) to discuss evidence pointing to widespread Medicare fraud in Los Angeles County.

Legislation seeks reversal of mining restrictions in Minnesota’s Superior National Forest

House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Chairman Pete Stauber (R-Minn.) has introduced a Congressional Review Act resolution aimed at reversing the Biden administration’s decision to withdraw 225,504 acres...

Senate Agriculture Committee delays crypto market bill markup after bipartisan progress

U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman announced that progress has been made in bipartisan discussions regarding legislation to address the structure of cryptocurrency markets.

House committees call top insurer CEOs for hearings on healthcare costs

Congressional leaders are preparing to question top health insurance executives about the rising costs of health care and potential strategies to improve affordability.

Capito leads EPW Republicans in support for WOTUS revision proposal