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At a recent hearing in Washington, D.C., Senator Susan Collins addressed Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick regarding regulations affecting Maine's lobster industry and Canadian tariffs.

House committee releases FY26 agriculture funding bill with reduced budget

The House Appropriations Committee has released the Fiscal Year 2026 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Bill.

Michelle Bowman confirmed as vice chair for supervision at Federal Reserve

Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott has expressed his approval following the confirmation of Michelle Bowman as Vice Chair for Supervision of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.

Subcommittee examines DoD's approach toward managing procurement fraud risks

The Subcommittee on Government Operations convened a hearing to address fraud risk management within the Department of Defense (DOD).

Department of Defense scrutinized over billions lost due to procurement fraud

Subcommittee on Government Operations Chairman Pete Sessions (R-Texas) opened a hearing addressing fraud risk management within the Department of Defense (DOD).

Hearing examines NGO use of federal funds amid accusations from Chairwoman Greene

Subcommittee Chairwoman Marjorie Taylor Greene opened a hearing on the use of federal funds by nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) to advance what she described as a radical agenda.

Subcommittee examines NGO funding linked to taxpayer resources

The Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency (DOGE) held a hearing titled "Public Funds, Private Agendas: NGOs Gone Wild" to discuss the influence of nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) funded by taxpayer money.

Comer expands investigation into alleged cover-up of Biden's mental health

As part of an ongoing investigation into allegations of a cover-up regarding President Joe Biden's mental decline and potentially unauthorized executive actions, House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman James Comer has expanded the...

Collins questions Education Secretary on proposed cuts to TRIO and Pell Grant expansion

At a recent hearing in Washington, D.C., Senator Susan Collins, Chair of the Appropriations Committee, questioned Secretary of Education Linda McMahon regarding the proposed elimination of TRIO programs and the expansion of Pell Grants for...

Senator Collins addresses President's $9.4 billion rescissions package request

U.S. Senator Susan Collins, who chairs the Senate Appropriations Committee, has commented on the President's recent request for a rescissions package.

Tom Cole supports OMB's $9.4 billion rescissions package

House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole has expressed support for the Office of Management and Budget's proposed $9.4 billion rescissions package.

House remembers Rep. Gerry Connolly; supports esophageal cancer awareness act

Today, James Comer, Chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, spoke on the House floor to honor Ranking Member Gerald Connolly's dedication to public service.

House committee to examine AI use within federal government

House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer has announced a hearing titled “The Federal Government in the Age of Artificial Intelligence.” The session will discuss how artificial intelligence (AI) can enhance federal...

Senate HELP Committee schedules hearing on education and labor nominees

On June 5, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee is scheduled to hold a hearing concerning nominees for positions within the Trump administration.

Senator Collins opposes DOL's phased pause on national Job Corps operations

U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, has expressed her opposition to the Department of Labor's (DOL) decision to implement a phased pause in operations at Job Corps centers across the United States.

Supreme Court narrows NEPA review scope in unanimous decision

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito has expressed her approval of a recent Supreme Court decision regarding the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

DOGE subcommittee plans hearing on NGO funding allegations

By Federal Newswire | May 28, 2025

The Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency (DOGE) has scheduled a hearing to scrutinize the allocation of federal funds to nongovernmental organizations (NGOs).

Senator Cassidy supports HHS guidance against child gender transition procedures

By Federal Newswire | May 28, 2025

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy has expressed support for new guidance from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) aimed at curbing gender transition procedures for children.

Congressional hearing addresses defense department's fraud risk management

By Federal Newswire | May 28, 2025

Subcommittee on Government Operations Chairman Pete Sessions (R-Texas) has announced an upcoming hearing titled “Safeguarding Procurement: Examining Fraud Risk Management in the Department of Defense.” The session aims to scrutinize the Department...