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Cole criticizes Senate Democrats as shutdown delays appropriations process
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As the government shutdown led by Democrats continues, House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) expressed concern about the impact of ongoing partisan disagreements on congressional responsibilities.

Senate Aging Committee seeks answers from GPOs about risks in drug supply chain
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Chairman Rick Scott and Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging have sent a letter to the leaders of three major group purchasing organizations (GPOs)—Premier, Inc., Vizient, and HealthTrust Performance...

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Senate EPW Committee advances nominations and bipartisan bills in latest business meeting
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The Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, chaired by Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), held a business meeting in Washington, D.C., where it advanced several nominations, committee resolutions, and bipartisan legislation.


Senate Democrats oppose hearing on nominee replacing removed NTSB vice chair
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U.S. Senate Democrats on the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee have publicly opposed a proposed nomination hearing set for November 6 to consider John DeLeeuw as the replacement for National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Vice...


Rogers and Wicker criticize Pentagon plan reducing US troop rotation in Romania
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U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and Representative Mike Rogers, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, have voiced strong opposition to the Pentagon’s recent decision to discontinue the...


Senate Judiciary Democrats question Trump’s $230 million claim before Justice Department
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Senate Judiciary Committee Democrats, led by Ranking Member Dick Durbin (D-IL), have raised concerns about President Trump's $230 million settlement claims currently under review by the Department of Justice (DOJ).


Chairman Williams says government shutdown stalls SBA loans critical for small businesses
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Some small business owners in the United States are facing delays in receiving loan approvals and financial support due to a government shutdown, according to an opinion piece by Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee...


Senate committee reviews USDA nominees including under secretary for food safety
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U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman led a hearing to consider the nominations of Dr. Mindy Brashears, Stella Yvette Herrell, and John Walk for key roles at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).


Senate Commerce Committee schedules hearing on tech censorship claims
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U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, who chairs the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, has scheduled a full committee hearing titled “Shut Your App: How Uncle Sam Jawboned Big Tech Into Silencing Americans, Part II.” The hearing is set...


Senate committee reviews VA disability benefits system following recent reports
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U.S. Senator Jerry Moran, chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, led a hearing focused on the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) disability benefits system.


Arrington urges end to shutdown amid concerns for food aid recipients
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House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) appeared on Fox News' America Reports and Newsmax's Wake Up America to discuss the ongoing government shutdown.


Arrington says CBO data shows shutdown could cut U.S. economic growth by up to 2 percent
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House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) issued a statement following the release of new data from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) regarding the economic effects of the ongoing government shutdown. “Democrats are playing...


Ranking Member Markey urges Congress to support small businesses against Trump's tariffs
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On October 29, Ranking Member Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) addressed the Senate floor to draw attention to the impact of tariffs imposed by former President Donald Trump on American small businesses.


Senator Cassidy addresses need for reforms in biomedical innovation during HELP Committee hearing
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U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, addressed the committee in a hearing focused on advancing medical innovation and maintaining U.S. competitiveness in delivering...


Senate Republicans nominate Charlie Kirk for National Garden of American Heroes
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U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, along with 14 Republican senators, has put forward Charlie Kirk for inclusion in the National Garden of American Heroes.


Senate Commerce Committee schedules nomination hearing for transportation positions
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U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, has announced a hearing to review nominees for key transportation roles.


Senator Cantwell questions absence of FCC chairman during Senate First Amendment hearing
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At a Senate hearing on government censorship and the First Amendment, Senator Maria Cantwell, Ranking Member of the Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, questioned the absence of FCC Chairman Brendan Carr as a witness.


Senator Heinrich calls for staffing increases amid review of National Historic Preservation Act
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U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich, the Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, highlighted the need to protect the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) during a committee hearing on October 29, 2025.


Senator Cruz calls for legislation after claims tech firms faced White House pressure on content moderation
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Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee, highlighted concerns over government influence on technology companies during a hearing titled “Shut Your App: How Uncle Sam Jawboned Big Tech Into Silencing Americans, Part...


Senate Aging Committee highlights risks tied to reliance on foreign-made generic drugs
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Chairman Rick Scott of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging has drawn national attention for a new investigative report co-authored with Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand.