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House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY) and Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security Chairman Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) have raised concerns about the impact of the ongoing government shutdown on aviation...

Senate HELP Committee schedules hearing on apprenticeships and workforce development

The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee is scheduled to hold a hearing on November 5 focused on supporting apprenticeships as a way to strengthen the American workforce and economy.

Senate committee reviews VA disability benefits system following recent reports

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Grassley investigates major U.S. foundations over alleged funding ties with Chinese government

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley has launched an inquiry into the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the Rockefeller Brothers Fund, and the Ford Foundation regarding their compliance with tax laws for 501(c)(3) organizations.

Cantwell, Duckworth criticize FCC chair over delay of prison phone rate reductions

U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, and Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) have criticized Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Brendan Carr for actions they...

Grassley leads Senate hearing on farm input costs amid calls for greater market transparency

Senator Chuck Grassley, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee and the only grain farmer in the Senate, led a hearing to discuss how market consolidation is affecting production costs for family farmers.

Senators announce new bipartisan stewardship caucus focused on public lands

U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.) have announced the formation of the Senate Stewardship Caucus.

Senate committee expands probe into cybersecurity breaches affecting key U.S. infrastructure

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, has expanded an ongoing investigation into cybersecurity incidents that threaten both public and private sectors in the United States.

Senators introduce resolution for National Military Toxic Exposures Awareness Month

U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), and Dr. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) have introduced a Senate resolution to designate October 2025 as National Military Toxic Exposures Awareness Month.

Sanders seeks answers from Bezos on job losses due to Amazon warehouse automation