By T. P. Broyles | Mar 12, 2026
Senator Edward J. Markey released a report detailing how recent ICE raids have harmed small businesses nationwide through lost revenue and community disruption. The report includes firsthand accounts from affected business owners along with economic projections about broader impacts.
By T. P. Broyles | Mar 12, 2026
Senator Dick Durbin urged Congress on March 12 for major reforms before FISA Section 702 expires next month. He criticized current practices allowing warrantless surveillance on Americans and promoted bipartisan legislation aimed at protecting privacy rights.
By T. P. Broyles | Mar 12, 2026
Senator Edward J. Markey urged major retailers and shippers on March 12 to pass tariff refunds back to consumers after a Supreme Court ruling struck down Trump-era tariffs. Markey demanded answers from companies about their plans for returning funds owed due to illegal tariffs.
By T. P. Broyles | Mar 11, 2026
Senator Rick Scott led a Senate Aging Committee hearing examining U.S. dependence on China for pharmaceuticals. The session highlighted concerns about national security and patient safety due to foreign control over essential medicine supplies.
By T. P. Broyles | Mar 11, 2026
A new GAO report finds that layoffs at the Department of Education during Trump's presidency weakened support for millions with student loans. Lawmakers warn this lack of oversight could harm borrowers nationwide.
By T. P. Broyles | Mar 11, 2026
The House Energy and Commerce Committee has announced a new hearing focused on lowering U.S. health care costs by examining provider roles. The session is part of a broader effort addressing affordability issues within American health systems.
By T. P. Broyles | Mar 11, 2026
Senator Shelley Moore Capito led a hearing on March 11 about how diesel engine derates affect public safety in cold climates and farming operations. Witnesses described challenges faced by emergency responders in Alaska and farmers' reluctance toward new equipment due to reliability concerns.
By T. P. Broyles | Mar 11, 2026
Senator Shelley Moore Capito led a Senate hearing examining new legislation aimed at improving diesel vehicle reliability during cold weather conditions. The bill seeks exemptions from certain EPA emission controls that have caused operational issues for drivers in rural areas.
By T. P. Broyles | Mar 11, 2026
Senator Rick Scott chaired a Senate Aging Committee hearing focused on U.S. reliance on China for pharmaceuticals. The session addressed legislative efforts like CLEAR LABELS aimed at improving transparency about medication origins.
By T. P. Broyles | Mar 10, 2026
A group of Democratic U.S. senators has called on President Trump to restore protections for a key Atlantic marine monument. They argue that reopening it for commercial fishing threatens biodiversity without benefiting fishermen.
By T. P. Broyles | Mar 10, 2026
Senate Democrats have introduced a bill aiming to exempt small businesses from newly announced import tariffs by former President Donald Trump. The proposal seeks refunds for past payments and protections against price increases affecting both business owners and consumers.
By T. P. Broyles | Mar 10, 2026
Senator Lindsey Graham led a Senate Budget Committee hearing on Mar. 10 focused on sanctuary city policies. The discussion included recent incidents linked to these policies and ongoing legislative disputes over immigration enforcement.
By T. P. Broyles | Mar 10, 2026
Senator Bill Cassidy led a roundtable focused on reforming college athletics policies with LSU leaders and national experts. Lawmakers discussed how changes could better protect student-athletes' educational opportunities amid evolving industry practices.
By T. P. Broyles | Mar 10, 2026
Senator Jeff Merkley delivered an opening statement at a Senate Budget Committee hearing on sanctuary cities. He questioned the relevance of focusing on this issue over other pressing budget matters like healthcare cuts and military spending. Expert witnesses David J. Bier and Brendan Duke joined the discussion.
By T. P. Broyles | Mar 10, 2026
The House Energy and Commerce Committee has announced a public hearing focused on combating Medicare and Medicaid fraud. Lawmakers plan to question officials from CMS about their efforts against wasteful practices. The committee's work reflects ongoing concerns over protecting taxpayer funds.
By T. P. Broyles | Mar 9, 2026
Congressman Roger Williams argues that career and technical education is key to solving labor shortages. In an op-ed published March 9, he highlights legislative efforts supporting skills-based training for American workers.
By T. P. Broyles | Mar 9, 2026
Senator Bill Cassidy will lead a roundtable on March 10 focused on reforming college athletics. The discussion includes LSU leaders among other experts. The Senate HELP Committee continues its work shaping national policy in health, education, and labor.
By T. P. Broyles | Mar 8, 2026
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) announced that the committee is moving forward with H.R. 7613, known as the Airspace Location and Enhanced Risk Transparency (ALERT) Act of 2026.
By T. P. Broyles | Mar 7, 2026
Congressman Gary Palmer, who chairs the Subcommittee on Environment, led a hearing in Washington, D.C. focused on legislative proposals aimed at redeveloping America’s brownfields sites.
By T. P. Broyles | Mar 6, 2026
House Republicans on the Homeland Security Committee have called for an end to the partial government shutdown affecting the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), now entering its fourth week.
