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McGovern criticizes Republican-backed labor bills during House Rules Committee meeting

During a Rules Committee meeting on January 13, 2026, Ranking Member Jim McGovern (D-MA) criticized a series of bills brought forward by the Education and Workforce Committee.


Durbin’s DEFIANCE Act passes Senate targeting nonconsensual sexually explicit deepfakes

U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), who serves as Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, has secured Senate passage of the Disrupt Explicit Forged Images and Non-Consensual Edits Act (DEFIANCE Act).


Arrington urges passage of second reconciliation bill for economic growth

During a press conference in Washington, D.C., House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) urged Congress to approve a second budget reconciliation bill, which he referred to as "Reconciliation 2.0."


Senator Risch addresses global Christian persecution at religious freedom hearing

U.S. Senator Jim Risch, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, addressed the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom regarding global Christian persecution.


House committee examines $9 billion fraud case in Minnesota social services

House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer questioned witnesses during a recent subcommittee hearing about preventing fraud in federal programs, with particular attention to the theft of funds from Minnesota’s social...


Congressional delegation travels To Copenhagen To strengthen ties With Denmark And discuss arctic Security

A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers will travel to Copenhagen, Denmark, later this week as part of a congressional delegation led by Senator Chris Coons (D-DE).


House passes Remote Access Security Act targeting foreign use of U.S. technology via cloud

The House of Representatives has passed the Remote Access Security Act, a bipartisan bill intended to update the Export Control Reform Act by increasing federal powers to limit foreign adversaries' remote access to certain technologies through...


Interior Department launches U.S. Wildland Fire Service; Westerman issues statement

The U.S. Department of the Interior has announced the creation of the U.S. Wildland Fire Service, a new agency intended to improve the nation’s response to wildfires.


House subcommittee schedules hearing on improving U.S. offensive cyber operations

The House Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection will hold a hearing on January 13, 2026, to discuss ways to improve the United States' offensive cyber operations.


Ernst recognizes LeRette Funeral Chapel as Iowa small business of the week

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst, Chair of the Senate Small Business Committee, has named LeRette Funeral Chapel in Montgomery County as her Small Business of the Week.


Senator Shaheen warns against prolonged US intervention in Venezuela amid domestic economic pressures

U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen, Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, has published an opinion piece in Fox News expressing concerns about the United States' increasing involvement in Venezuela and its impact on domestic economic...


Senator Heinrich criticizes Trump administration’s actions on clean energy project permits

U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich, Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, addressed the Senate this week to discuss the future of permitting reform and its impact on energy costs and job creation across the country.


Republican Study Committee unveils budget plan prioritizing American agriculture

The Republican Study Committee (RSC) has released a new budget proposal focused on supporting American agriculture while promoting fiscal responsibility.


Durbin reports impact of INFORM Consumers Act on curbing illicit sales in online marketplaces

U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, has released new data regarding the effects of the Integrity, Notification, and Fairness in Online Retail Marketplaces for Consumers (INFORM Consumers) Act.