Stories by T. P. Broyles on Federal Newswire

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are considering changes to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) that could impact how new chemicals are approved for use in the United States.

House committee seeks answers from Minnesota officials on reported Medicaid fraud

Congressman Brett Guthrie, Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, along with Congressman John Joyce, M.D., Chairman of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, and Congressman Morgan Griffith, Chairman of the Subcommittee...

Durbin criticizes justice department investigations into Minnesota officials

U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, who serves as the Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, has issued a statement following reports that the Justice Department has launched investigations into Minnesota Governor Tim Walz,...

Durbin criticizes DHS over alleged racial profiling practices targeting US citizens

U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, who serves as the Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, has criticized Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem for what he describes as threats to American citizens and legal...

House Appropriations Committee releases full-year FY26 consolidated spending bill

By T. P. Broyles | Jan 19, 2026

The House Appropriations Committee has released the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, marking progress toward finalizing Fiscal Year 2026 federal spending.

Senators Shaheen and Tillis warn against tariff threats on key NATO allies

By T. P. Broyles | Jan 17, 2026

U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Thom Tillis, who co-chair the bipartisan Senate NATO Observer Group, released a statement addressing the recent threat of tariffs against several key American allies: the United Kingdom, France, Germany, the...

Senator Shaheen discusses U.S.-Greenland relations and Venezuela policy on Bloomberg

U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen, the Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, was interviewed by Bloomberg’s Mishal Husain this week.

Comer seeks answers from CMS over alleged fraud in New York Medicaid funding

House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer has requested information from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding allegations that New York State has not complied with federal law in matching Medicaid funds.

Boozman and Hoeven advocate expanded federal aid in response to farm groups' call

More than 55 agriculture organizations, led by the American Farm Bureau Federation, have asked Congress to provide additional assistance to farmers as rural communities face increasing financial pressure.

Senator Cassidy questions UAW president over alleged workplace retaliation against union officials

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, has raised concerns about United Auto Workers (UAW) President Shawn Fain’s alleged workplace retaliation against other union leaders.

Senators seek answers from Pentagon over alleged politicization of Stars and Stripes

U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal, the Ranking Member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, has led a group of senators in seeking clarification from the Department of Defense (DOD) regarding concerns about potential political influence over...

Senators urge action on child safety risks linked to artificial intelligence in toys

U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell, Amy Klobuchar, and Ed Markey have urged the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to address potential dangers associated with artificial intelligence (AI) in children's toys.

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee schedules Member Day hearing for January 14

The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee will conduct a Member Day hearing next week, according to an announcement from Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO).

House passes FY2026 appropriations act with broad stakeholder support

The House of Representatives has passed the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2026.

Congress approves FY 2026 appropriations bill funding energy infrastructure and national security

The U.S. Senate has passed the Fiscal Year 2026 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act with a vote of 82-15.

House subcommittee schedules hearing on lowering health insurance costs

Congressman Brett Guthrie, Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Congressman Morgan Griffith, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Health, have announced an upcoming hearing focused on health insurance affordability.

Senate Judiciary Committee advances judicial nominees and foreign lobbying bill

The Senate Judiciary Committee has advanced several key nominations and a bipartisan bill aimed at addressing foreign lobbying.

Durbin criticizes Citizens United decision’s impact on political spending

U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, who serves as the Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, spoke on the Senate floor to mark the sixteenth anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Citizens United v. FEC decision.

Cruz addresses youth screen time risks; promotes Kids Off Social Media Act during Senate hearing