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Select Committee on China Chairman John Moolenaar has commented on reports that Ford Motor Company is considering a partnership with Chinese automaker BYD.

House passes funding bill supporting Indo-Pacific allies including Taiwan

This week, the House of Representatives approved legislation that provides funding for the State Department and the Treasury Department for 2026.

Durbin questions officials on Afghan vetting after fatal DC shooting

U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, who serves as the Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, questioned officials from the Department of State, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and Department of Defense (DOD) during a joint...

Markey criticizes Trump-era policies impacting small agricultural businesses

Ranking Member Ed Markey criticized the impact of former President Donald Trump’s policies on small agricultural businesses, citing rising costs and reduced support for rural economies.

House panel schedules contempt vote against Bill and Hillary Clinton over missed subpoenas

The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, led by Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.), has scheduled a markup session for Wednesday, January 21, 2026.

Grassley seeks answers from agencies amid Minnesota government fraud probe

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) has requested information from several federal agencies following reports of widespread government fraud and whistleblower retaliation in Minnesota.

House Homeland Security Committee schedules oversight hearing with CISA, TSA, S&T leaders

The House Committee on Homeland Security, chaired by Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY), has scheduled an oversight hearing to review the Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Transportation Security...

Senate panel schedules hearing on proposed reorganization of VA healthcare system

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran, chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, has announced that Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Doug Collins will testify before the committee regarding proposed changes to the VA health care system.

Durbin criticizes administration's actions restricting legal immigration during Senate speech

U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, who serves as Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, delivered a speech on the Senate floor criticizing the Trump Administration’s actions on legal immigration.

Durbin addresses vetting process at Senate Judiciary hearing after DC National Guard tragedy

U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, who serves as the Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, delivered opening remarks at a joint subcommittee hearing titled “Biden’s Afghan Parolee Program – A Trojan Horse with Flawed Vetting and...

CBO estimates renaming defense department under Trump plan could cost up to $125 million

The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has informed Senator Jeff Merkley, the Ranking Member of the Senate Budget Committee, that the Trump Administration's effort to rename the Department of Defense (DOD) could cost as much as $125 million.

Senate Aging Committee examines international scams targeting seniors at first 2026 hearing

Chairman Rick Scott of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging led a hearing focused on international scams that target older Americans, with particular attention to operations connected to China.

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