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Congressman Bob Latta, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy, delivered an opening statement at a hearing titled "Oversight of FERC: Advancing Affordable and Reliable Energy for All Americans."

House subcommittee reviews FERC's role in ensuring reliable U.S. energy

Congressman Bob Latta, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy, led a hearing in Washington, D.C. to review the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC) role in advancing affordable and reliable energy for Americans.

House subcommittee schedules hearing on defending faith and families against government overreach

The Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education, chaired by Representative Kevin Kiley (R-CA), will hold a hearing titled “Defending Faith and Families Against Government Overreach: Mahmoud v. Taylor.” The event is...

Chairman Jordan requests spending details from nonprofit serving migrants

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) has requested detailed information from the Acacia Center for Justice regarding the use of hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funds provided during the Biden-Harris Administration.

House subcommittee reviews performance and future reauthorization plans for national first responder network

Congressman Richard Hudson, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, opened a legislative hearing in Washington, D.C., to review the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet).

House subcommittee reviews progress on FirstNet ahead of reauthorization deadline

Congressman Richard Hudson, who serves as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, led a hearing in Washington, D.C. to evaluate the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet).

House Energy Subcommittee reviews five bills targeting electric grid security

Congressman Bob Latta, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy, opened a markup session in Washington, D.C., to discuss five bills aimed at improving the security and resilience of the nation's electric grid.

Coast Guard deployable specialized forces’ role examined amid ongoing DHS shutdown

Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security Chairman Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) delivered an opening statement at a hearing focused on the role of the U.S. Coast Guard’s Deployable Specialized Forces (DSF) in homeland security.

Owen addresses rising college costs at House subcommittee hearing

Higher Education and Workforce Development Subcommittee Chairman Burgess Owens (R-UT) addressed the issue of rising college costs during a recent hearing titled "Runaway College Spending Meets the Working Families Tax Cuts."

Senators introduce bipartisan resolution urging protection for Haitian women's rights

U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Susan Collins (R-ME), Jacky Rosen (D-NV), and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) have introduced a resolution urging urgent action to protect the rights of women and girls in Haiti.

Select Committee on CCP urges US businesses to stop aiding China threats

The House Select Committee on the CCP emphasizes prioritizing national security over profits for American companies engaged with Chinese firms involved in sensitive technology projects.

Cruz releases investigation criticizing California high-speed rail progress

U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz has released a supplemental investigative report that criticizes the progress of California’s high-speed rail project.

Senators urge Pentagon review on toxins affecting Karshi Khanabad Air Base veterans

Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), John Boozman (R-AR), Angus King (I-ME), and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) have called on the Department of Defense to review and confirm the presence of radiation and toxic substances at the Karshi Khanabad (K2) Air...

FY26 national security appropriations bill signed into law focuses on targeted spending cuts

The Fiscal Year 2026 National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs appropriations bill has been signed into law by President Trump.

Grassley criticizes New York Times coverage of whistleblowers during Senate floor speech

Senator Chuck Grassley, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, addressed the Senate floor on February 5, 2026, to respond to recent reporting by The New York Times that he described as biased against whistleblowers.

Moolenaar supports bill aiming to boost U.S. critical minerals independence from China

Chairman John Moolenaar of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party voted in favor of the Critical Minerals Dominance Act, a bill that would make permanent President Donald Trump’s executive orders on mining.

Senate Budget Democrats seek explanation from Pentagon over classified $90B spending plan

Senate Budget Committee Democrats, led by Ranking Member Jeff Merkley (D-OR), have called on Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth to explain the Department of Defense’s (DOD) decision to fully classify its budget reconciliation spending plan.

Cassidy responds to plastic surgeons’ warning on child gender transition surgeries

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), who serves as chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, issued a statement regarding the American Society of Plastic Surgeons' (ASPS) recent public acknowledgment of risks...

Senate Judiciary Committee holds hearing on ATF director and four district judge nominees

Senator Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, opened a nominations hearing on February 4, 2026, to consider candidates for Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and four federal district...

Shaheen and Risch discuss U.S.-DRC relations with President Tshisekedi at Capitol