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Senators seek answers from Pentagon over alleged politicization of Stars and Stripes
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U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal, the Ranking Member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, has led a group of senators in seeking clarification from the Department of Defense (DOD) regarding concerns about potential political influence over...

House committee chairman supports bill limiting ESG factors in retirement planning
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Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) delivered remarks on the House Floor in support of H.R. 2988, known as the Protecting Prudent Investment of Retirement Savings Act.

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Senate rejects proposed deep cuts to NASA, NSF; NIST receives increased funding
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America’s primary science agencies will avoid deep funding cuts after the Senate voted to reject reductions proposed by the Trump Administration for fiscal year 2026.


Senators urge action on child safety risks linked to artificial intelligence in toys
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U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell, Amy Klobuchar, and Ed Markey have urged the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to address potential dangers associated with artificial intelligence (AI) in children's toys.


House passes bill directing fiduciaries to prioritize financial returns over ESG considerations
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The House of Representatives has passed H.R. 2988, known as the Protecting Prudent Investment of Retirement Savings Act.


House Judiciary Committee investigates alleged misuse of FireAid disaster relief donations
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The House Judiciary Committee has released an interim staff report that raises concerns about the use of charitable donations by FireAid, a fundraising initiative created to support wildfire victims in Southern California.


House Small Business Committee to hold hearing on SBA advocacy and regulatory reform
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The House Committee on Small Business has announced a hearing titled “A Voice for Small Business: How the SBA Office of Advocacy is Cutting Red Tape.” The hearing will focus on the mission of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of...


Transportation leaders honor Rep. Doug LaMalfa after his passing
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Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) and Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA) have issued statements following the death of Representative Doug LaMalfa (R-CA), a member of the committee.


House subcommittee schedules hearing on solutions to U.S. child care challenges
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The Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education will hold a hearing focused on child care challenges in the United States.


House subcommittee to examine updates to retirement policy in upcoming hearing
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The Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions will hold a hearing tomorrow focused on updating retirement policy to meet the needs of today’s workforce.


House subcommittee examines future role of U.S. nuclear energy
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Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-05), who serves as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy, led a hearing in Washington, D.C., focused on the future of nuclear energy in the United States.


Subcommittee examines prospects for expansion of American nuclear energy
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Congressman Bob Latta, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy, delivered an opening statement at a hearing focused on the future of nuclear energy in the United States.


House subcommittee examines bills aimed at improving medicare service access
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Today, Congressman Morgan Griffith, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Health, led a hearing in Washington, D.C. focused on legislative proposals aimed at improving patient access to Medicare services.


House subcommittee reviews ten bills aimed at improving patient access under Medicare
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Congressman Morgan Griffith, Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, opened a hearing in Washington, D.C. to review ten legislative proposals intended to improve patient access to Medicare services.


Transportation and Infrastructure Committee schedules Member Day hearing for January 14
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The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee will conduct a Member Day hearing next week, according to an announcement from Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO).


House passes FY2026 appropriations act with broad stakeholder support
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The House of Representatives has passed the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2026.


House subcommittee examines ways to modernize retirement policy for current workforce
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Today, the Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee held a hearing to discuss updates to retirement policies for American workers.


House subcommittee schedules hearing on detecting fraud in federal programs
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The Subcommittee on Government Operations, led by Chairman Pete Sessions (R-Texas), has announced a hearing focused on strategies to detect and prevent fraud in federal programs.


Durbin criticizes handling of January 6 aftermath during Senate Judiciary Committee meeting
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U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, who serves as the Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, delivered an opening statement during a recent executive business meeting in Washington, D.C., criticizing what he described as the Trump...


Congress approves FY 2026 appropriations bill funding energy infrastructure and national security
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The U.S. Senate has passed the Fiscal Year 2026 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act with a vote of 82-15.