By T. P. Broyles | Apr 16, 2026
The House Administration Committee held a hearing with secretaries of state focusing on voter eligibility verification and list maintenance practices. Testimony covered topics including vouching rules in Minnesota, blackout periods affecting removal of deceased voters from rolls, Kansas’s experience with voter ID requirements, and use of federal databases for verifying citizenship.
By T. P. Broyles | Apr 16, 2026
Senator Jerry Moran led a Senate hearing reviewing support programs for justice-involved veterans on Apr. 16. Testimony highlighted progress made through Veteran Treatment Courts in Kansas since 2016 as well as new federal funding initiatives supporting these efforts nationwide.
By T. P. Broyles | Apr 15, 2026
Senator Martin Heinrich has asked Department of Energy Secretary Chris Wright if preparations were made ahead of recent disruptions in Middle East shipping routes following U.S. military action against Iran. Heinrich cited rising fuel costs and called for documentation showing how potential impacts were analyzed.
By T. P. Broyles | Apr 15, 2026
House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington delivered opening remarks at an April hearing reviewing next year's presidential budget request. Arrington discussed recent changes under current leadership while highlighting priorities like reducing wasteful spending. The House Budget Committee plays an essential role overseeing federal budgets.
By T. P. Broyles | Apr 15, 2026
Chairman Tim Walberg announced new results from the Working Families Tax Cuts on April 15. The reforms aim at reducing student debt burdens while saving taxpayers billions. Changes include stricter program accountability measures along with expanded Pell Grant access.
By T. P. Broyles | Apr 15, 2026
Chairmen Brett Guthrie and Bob Latta have announced an upcoming congressional hearing focused on oversight of activities by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. The session will review priorities for fiscal year 2027 with emphasis on nuclear energy's role in U.S. power generation.
By T. P. Broyles | Apr 15, 2026
Senator Chuck Grassley opened a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on April 15 considering four judicial nominations. In his remarks he addressed civil rights enforcement efforts and discussed questions surrounding election results posed at previous hearings.
By T. P. Broyles | Apr 15, 2026
Representative Scott DesJarlais announced increased investments in missile defense within President Trump's proposed fiscal year 2027 budget during an April hearing. The proposal aims to address longstanding gaps in munitions production capacity while focusing on new initiatives like Golden Dome.
By T. P. Broyles | Apr 15, 2026
House Administration Chairman Bryan Steil discussed concerns about potential foreign funds entering U.S. elections through online platforms like ActBlue during an interview on April 15. The discussion follows recent reports questioning ActBlue's transparency with Congress.
By T. P. Broyles | Apr 15, 2026
The House Energy and Commerce Committee has announced an upcoming hearing focused on updating satellite licensing laws through new legislation. Lawmakers aim to modernize regulations amid ongoing technological advancements.
By T. P. Broyles | Apr 15, 2026
Chairman Brett Guthrie announced new legislation aimed at updating federal permitting rules during an April session. The proposed reforms target regulatory delays impacting energy production while maintaining existing environmental protections.
By T. P. Broyles | Apr 15, 2026
Rep. Jack Bergman addressed ongoing concerns about U.S. military readiness at an April 15 hearing focused on Fiscal Year 2027 preparations. He called for prioritizing maintenance of existing assets over new acquisitions and criticized leadership failures affecting naval capability.
By T. P. Broyles | Apr 14, 2026
Senator Mike Lee criticized Senate Democrats after they blocked a bill aiming to close César E. Chávez National Monument due to recent abuse allegations reported by The New York Times. Instead, Senator Martin Heinrich offered an amendment preserving the site.
By T. P. Broyles | Apr 14, 2026
Senators Dick Durbin and Josh Hawley joined New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez in urging Congress to act on bipartisan bills protecting children online following recent court rulings against tech firms. The officials highlighted several pending pieces of legislation targeting platform accountability.
By T. P. Broyles | Apr 14, 2026
Senator Martin Heinrich objected to a Senate bill he says would erase key parts of U.S. farm labor history linked to Cesar Chavez while silencing abuse survivors' voices. Heinrich called for a new approach involving consultation with all members of the historic movement.
By T. P. Broyles | Apr 13, 2026
Senator Sheldon Whitehouse has launched an investigation into a nearly $1 billion payment by the Trump Administration aimed at ending two major offshore wind projects. The probe raises questions about legal compliance as well as potential impacts on clean energy efforts.
By T. P. Broyles | Apr 13, 2026
House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole has announced dates for marking up fiscal year 2027 spending bills. The process will cover major federal agencies over several months starting in April. The committee's actions influence how government funds are allocated each year.
By T. P. Broyles | Apr 10, 2026
Senator Dick Durbin released a GAO report showing limited federal action against illegal flavored vaping products targeting children. The findings highlight gaps in FDA and DOJ enforcement despite existing laws requiring pre-market approval for e-cigarettes.
By T. P. Broyles | Apr 10, 2026
The House Education and Workforce Committee will hold a hearing on April 17 about Health and Human Services policies. The session will be led by Chairman Tim Walberg. The public can follow along via livestream or attend in person.
By T. P. Broyles | Apr 10, 2026
A congressional subcommittee will examine how artificial intelligence impacts workers and employers at an April 15 hearing. Lawmakers aim to understand changes brought by AI in employment practices. The session continues ongoing discussions about technology's effect on American jobs.
