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U.S. Senators Jim Risch and Jeanne Shaheen, who serve as chairman and ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, met with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul at the United States Capitol.

House subcommittee reviews progress on implementing Compact of Free Association Amendments Act

The Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs conducted an oversight hearing regarding the implementation of the Compact of Free Association Amendments Act of 2024.

Senator Rick Scott leads Senate Aging Committee hearing on international scams targeting U.S. seniors

Senator Rick Scott, who serves as chair of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, led a hearing focused on international scams targeting older Americans.

House panel reviews Stop Insider Trading Act at full committee markup

Chairman Bryan Steil (WI-01) addressed the House Administration Committee during a full committee markup session on the Stop Insider Trading Act.

Senate HELP Committee holds hearing on risks linked to chemical abortion drugs

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, led a hearing focused on the risks associated with chemical abortion drugs.

Durbin criticizes administration's actions restricting legal immigration during Senate speech

By T. P. Broyles | Jan 14, 2026

U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, who serves as Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, delivered a speech on the Senate floor criticizing the Trump Administration’s actions on legal immigration.

Grassley supports investigation into telecom records tied to Arctic Frost probe

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) has expressed support for the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations’ (PSI) subpoenas to major telecommunications companies as part of an ongoing congressional inquiry into...

Chairman Walberg comments on signing of Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act

Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) attended the signing of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025 into law by President Trump.

House Oversight Committee moves toward contempt charges against Bill and Hillary Clinton

The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform plans to begin contempt of Congress proceedings against former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and former President Bill Clinton.

House committee examines role of artificial intelligence in education and workforce

The House Education and Workforce Committee held a hearing on the influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on education, job training, and the workforce.

House passes bipartisan appropriations act focused on economic growth & national security

The House of Representatives has passed H.R. 7006, the Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2026.

Cruz and Welch introduce bipartisan bill aimed at streamlining FCC's satellite licensing

U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Senator Peter Welch (D-Vermont) have introduced the Satellite and Telecommunications Streamlining Act, a bipartisan bill designed to modernize the Federal Communications Commission’s...

Grassley addresses oversight failures in Afghan parolee program at judiciary subcommittee hearing

Senator Chuck Grassley, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, addressed concerns about the vetting process for Afghan parolees during a joint subcommittee hearing.

Cole leads debate on fiscal year 2026 appropriations bill focused on security

House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) spoke on the House Floor in support of H.R. 7006, the Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act for fiscal...

CBO estimates renaming defense department under Trump plan could cost up to $125 million

By T. P. Broyles | Jan 14, 2026

The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has informed Senator Jeff Merkley, the Ranking Member of the Senate Budget Committee, that the Trump Administration's effort to rename the Department of Defense (DOD) could cost as much as $125 million.

Senate Aging Committee examines international scams targeting seniors at first 2026 hearing

By T. P. Broyles | Jan 14, 2026

Chairman Rick Scott of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging led a hearing focused on international scams that target older Americans, with particular attention to operations connected to China.

House committee holds first hearing on artificial intelligence's impact on education

At the first hearing in a new series on artificial intelligence, House Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) addressed the rapid growth of AI and its impact on education and the workforce.

House subcommittee reviews progress on modernizing VA disability compensation system

Rep. Morgan Luttrell (R-Texas), Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs, opened a hearing today focused on modernizing the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Schedule for...

Senators introduce resolution reaffirming U.S. support for global religious freedoms

A group of U.S. Senators led by Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, has introduced a resolution emphasizing the importance of American leadership in supporting religious freedom worldwide.