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Congress leaders question Ivy League schools on alleged tuition pricing collusion
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House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Charles Grassley, and other congressional leaders have requested information from Ivy League schools regarding potential collusion in tuition pricing.

Cole announces guidance for FY26 programmatic and community project funding requests
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Today, Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) of the House Appropriations Committee issued guidance for the Fiscal Year 2026 programmatic, language, and Community Project Funding requests.

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Committee report alleges ActBlue reduced fraud measures amid platform concerns
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Today, the House Judiciary Committee, the Committee on House Administration, and the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform released a joint interim staff report entitled, "Fraud on ActBlue: How the Democrats’ Top Fundraising Platform...


U.S. Sen. Collins: Trump's tariffs 'will impose a significant burden on many families, manufacturers'
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U.S. Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) has expressed concerns over the tariffs imposed on Canada, stating they will negatively impact "families, manufacturers, the forest products industry, small businesses, lobstermen, and agricultural producers" in...


Congress focuses on transportation safety in NTSB oversight hearing
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Transportation safety and security were key topics during a National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) oversight hearing held by the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) Subcommittee.


Senators question OMB's emergency spending decisions in 2025 funding act
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U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Patty Murray have raised concerns over the Administration's treatment of emergency spending in the 2025 Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act.


Chairman Jordan calls for interviews with DOJ officials over misconduct claims
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House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan has called for David Weiss and seven other officials from the Biden-Harris Department of Justice (DOJ) to participate in transcribed interviews.


Tom Cole comments on Senate approval of appropriations act
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Today, House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) issued a statement following the Senate's passage of the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025.


Senator Collins urges support for resolution to avoid government shutdown
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U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, addressed her colleagues on the Senate floor, advocating for the approval of a continuing resolution to avert a government shutdown.


U.S. Rep. Norman: The Continuing Resolution in Congress is 'an opportunity to drain the swamp and freeze spending levels'
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U.S. Representative Ralph Norman (R-SC) said that the current Continuing Resolution in Congress represents an "opportunity to drain the swamp and freeze spending levels."


Senator Collins addresses potential government shutdown risks
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U.S. Senator Susan Collins, who chairs the Senate Appropriations Committee, has expressed her concerns regarding the potential government shutdown set for Friday, March 14th, at midnight.


Jordan subpoenas Alphabet for documents on alleged censorship efforts
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House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan has issued a subpoena to Alphabet, seeking documents related to communications between the company and the executive branch.


Tom Cole addresses funding negotiations amid Democrat leadership demands
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Chairman Tom Cole has addressed ongoing appropriations negotiations and the demands of Democrat leadership, emphasizing his commitment to preventing a government shutdown.


Congressional Crypto Caucus formed by Representatives Emmer and Torres
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Congressman Tom Emmer announced the formation of the Congressional Crypto Caucus.


Jim Jordan supports Senate's confirmation of Kash Patel as FBI director
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Today, the Senate confirmed Kash Patel as the new Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).


Can Congress Trust the CBO? Policy Experts Highlight Forecasting Failures
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The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has provided nonpartisan budget and economic analyses to Congress since it was established in 1974. The CBO mission is to offer objective information to aid in effective policy-making.


House Appropriations Committee shares Valentine's Day-themed messages
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With Valentine's Day upon us, the House Appropriations Committee has taken a lighthearted approach to express their fondness for the appropriations process.


House leaders back Trump's strategy on Iran with maximum pressure
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House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole, Defense Subcommittee Chairman Ken Calvert, and Vice Chair and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Subcommittee Chairman Mario Díaz-Balart have expressed their support for...


Republicans seek documents on Fulton County DA's coordination with January 6 committee
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House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan and Congressman Barry Loudermilk have requested documents and transcribed interviews from Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis' office.


Congress leaders respond to airport collision at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
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House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole and Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Subcommittee Chairman Steve Womack have issued a statement following a mid-air collision at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.