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Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Senator Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) have reintroduced the bipartisan Stop Pills that Kill Act.

Cantwell raises concerns over AI impact and media consolidation at Senate censorship hearing

U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell, the Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, expressed concerns about the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and politically motivated media consolidation on independent...

Moolenaar and Krishnamoorthi introduce bill prioritizing US access to advanced AI chips

Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) of the House Select Committee on China has announced the introduction of new legislation aimed at maintaining American leadership in artificial intelligence technology.

Senate Commerce Committee schedules hearing for transportation safety board nominees

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, who serves as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, has scheduled a hearing to consider nominees for positions on two key federal transportation boards.

Chairman Walberg supports new Trump administration rule on Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) released a statement supporting the Trump administration's new rule on Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).

Senate Democrats investigate private funding behind Trump White House ballroom project

Senate Democrats have begun an investigation into the funding and approval process for a new ballroom being constructed at the White House, replacing the demolished East Wing.

Senators discuss improvements to historic preservation permitting during committee hearing

During a recent hearing of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), the committee’s Ranking Member, questioned experts about ways to improve permitting and consultation processes under the National...

Senate Judiciary Democrats urge Grassley: let Jack Smith testify on special counsel report

Senate Judiciary Committee Democrats, led by Ranking Member Dick Durbin (D-IL), have formally requested that Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-IA) allow former Special Counsel Jack Smith to testify publicly before the committee.

Senate committee examines improvements to VA disability benefits system

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

Cole criticizes Senate Democrats as shutdown delays appropriations process

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

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...

Senate EPW Committee advances nominations and bipartisan bills in latest business meeting

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

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

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

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

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

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 committee rebuts claims VA disability compensation process is overly generous

At a Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee hearing, Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal and representatives from several Veterans Service Organizations challenged claims that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) disability compensation process is...

Senate Commerce Committee schedules hearing on tech censorship claims

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...

Grassley releases subpoenas from Jack Smith’s Arctic Frost election investigation