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Senate HELP Committee advances four Trump labor nominees on party-line vote

The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee has voted to approve four of President Trump’s nominees for positions at the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and the Department of Labor.


Senator Schiff questions AG Bondi on DOJ investigations

During a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, Senator Adam Schiff questioned Attorney General Pam Bondi about the Department of Justice's handling of several high-profile investigations.


Biden administration criticized over wind project waivers amid taxpayer risk concerns

The Biden administration has been criticized for granting special treatment to two wind projects, according to documents obtained by the Functional Government Initiative (FGI).


Senate HELP Committee holds hearing on labor law reform and worker rights

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, opened a hearing on reforming federal labor law, emphasizing the need to update laws that have not changed in nearly a century.


Senator Cantwell questions FCC chairman’s absence at censorship hearing

At a Senate Commerce Committee hearing on government censorship, Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), the ranking member, questioned the absence of Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr.


Cambodian national charged with weapons violation after fatal shooting near Victoria

A Cambodian national, Savin Seng, also known as “Two-Face,” has been charged with unlawful possession of a weapon after the fatal shooting of a woman in Victoria, Texas. U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei announced the charges following Seng’s...


Gov. DeSantis on 78,000-acre land conservation: ‘A major milestone for the Florida Wildlife Corridor’

Ron DeSantis, Governor of Florida, announced that the state has reached "a major milestone for the Florida Wildlife Corridor" by conserving over 78,000 acres of land.


AG Bondi: ‘Our law enforcement capacity remains full active’ during government shutdown

Pam Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, said in her opening remarks to the Senate Judiciary Committee that the Attorney General’s Office and the Department of Justice (DOJ) have not been affected by the government shutdown and remain fully operational.


Senate passes resolution recognizing National 4-H Week for youth development

U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) and Ranking Member Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), who also serve as co-chairs of the Senate 4-H Caucus, have led a resolution in the Senate to recognize National 4-H...


Restoration News op-ed backs Trump-style employer fees on guest worker visas

Restoration News has reported on a recent opinion piece advocating for the imposition of tariff-style employer fees on guest worker visas, drawing inspiration from President Trump's proposed $100,000 H-1B fee.


Restoration News releases podcast on Antifa’s ideological and historical roots

Restoration News announced in a press bulletin the release of a new podcast episode exploring the historical and ideological origins of Antifa.


Restoration News reports AI chatbots downplay Founders’ legacy amid growing federal AI adoption

Restoration News has reported that six widely used AI chatbots have offered critical or qualified portrayals of the U.S. Founding Fathers, often downplaying their heroism while acknowledging their achievements.


Senate confirms 15 Trump nominees advanced by HELP Committee under Cassidy

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, issued a statement following the U.S. Senate’s confirmation of 107 nominees from President Trump’s administration this week.


Senate panel advances Trump nominee William Kirk for SBA inspector general

The Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, chaired by Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), has advanced President Trump’s nominee, William Kirk, for Inspector General of the Small Business Administration (SBA).


OPINION: Patient care and the AI age

Of all the areas in which artificial intelligence promises to improve outcomes, few seem as important as patient care.


Senator Joni Ernst recognizes Staats Awards as Small Business of the Week

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst, who chairs the Senate Small Business Committee, has named Staats Awards of Henry County as her Small Business of the Week.


Senator Schmitt urges legislative action on free speech at Senate Commerce Committee hearing

Senator Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) led a Senate Commerce Committee hearing titled “Shut Your App: How Uncle Sam Jawboned Big Tech Into Silencing Americans” in Washington, D.C. In his opening statement, Schmitt called for legislative action to protect...


Senate committee examines EPA chemical reviews and U.S. role in global nuclear leadership

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, who chairs the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, led a hearing on the nominations of Ho Nieh for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and Douglas Troutman for Assistant Administrator for Toxic...


Weekend Interview: Shanker Singham on Beating Trade Distortions to Unlock Growth

Global trade debates have risen over stalled multilateral talks and rising domestic barriers that tilt markets.


Senate Aging Committee examines risks of foreign-made generics and supply chain vulnerabilities

Senator Rick Scott, chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, led a hearing focused on closing legal loopholes related to the safety of generic drugs and improving the pharmaceutical supply chain in the United States.