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House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer has expressed his condolences following the death of Ranking Member Gerry Connolly.

Cassidy and Kaine introduce Auto Reenroll Act for retirement plan participation

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy and Tim Kaine have introduced the Auto Reenroll Act, a legislative proposal aimed at increasing participation in employer-sponsored retirement plans.

Tom Cole announces Fiscal Year 2026 appropriation bill markups

House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole has announced the markup schedule for the Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations bills.

Tom Cole releases fiscal year markup schedule for appropriations

House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole has announced the schedule for the Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations bills markups.

House committee passes series of bills targeting regulatory reform

The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform convened to pass several bills aimed at reducing regulatory burdens, in alignment with the Trump Administration's objectives.

Senate HELP Committee reviews Trump’s labor and education nominees

On May 22, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee will evaluate several nominations for positions within the Department of Labor, the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission, and the Department of Education.

Senator Capito discusses EPA's FY26 budget proposal at Senate hearing

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, led a hearing in Washington D.C. on the proposed budget for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for Fiscal Year 2026.

Task force reviews JFK files and government transparency

The Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets convened a hearing to discuss the newly declassified files concerning President John F. Kennedy's assassination.

Senate HELP Committee schedules hearing on OMUFA reauthorization

The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee is scheduled to conduct a hearing on the reauthorization of the Over-the-Counter Monograph Drug User Fee Program.

Trump 2025 campaign endorsed endowment tax targeting elite universities

The Trump 2025 campaign has announced its endorsement of a university endowment tax targeting elite institutions such as Harvard University.

Two Democratic-aligned legal groups sue to overturn Wisconsin’s congressional map

Restoration News has reported that two Democratic-aligned legal groups have initiated lawsuits aiming to overturn Wisconsin's congressional map, a move that could potentially reduce Republican representation by two U.S. House seats.

House GOP bill seeks to block Medicaid funding for abortion providers

Restoration News has reported that a budget reconciliation bill from House Republicans includes provisions to block Medicaid funding for abortion providers such as Planned Parenthood for ten years.

Trump plan would offer U.S. residency to wealthy foreigners for $5 million

Restoration News announced that President Trump's proposed "Gold Card" visa would grant U.S. residency to wealthy foreigners for $5 million, aiming to reduce the federal deficit without raising taxes.

Christ on the Water painting returns to display at Merchant Marine Academy

Restoration News has announced that "Christ on the Water," a religious painting, is being restored to public display at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy following its controversial removal.

Democratic National Committee moves to nullify David Hogg’s election as vice chair

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) has announced its intention to nullify the election of Vice Chair David Hogg due to alleged violations of party rules.

Senator Collins questions HHS Secretary on potential elimination of crucial energy assistance

At a recent hearing on the Fiscal Year 2026 budget request for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Senator Susan Collins, Chair of the Appropriations Committee, raised concerns with HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. about...

Lawmakers address rising concerns over covert surveillance technology

The Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation convened a hearing titled "Breach of Trust: Surveillance in Private Spaces."

Glenn Grothman criticizes Inflation Reduction Act at subcommittee hearing

Subcommittee on Health Care and Financial Services Chairman Glenn Grothman (R-Wis.) addressed a hearing titled "Mandates, Meddling, and Mismanagement: The IRA’s Threat to Energy and Medicine."

JFK files hearing addresses six decades of secrecy

Task Force Chairwoman Anna Paulina Luna opened a hearing on the JFK assassination files, highlighting the federal government's lack of transparency over six decades.

Senator Capito addresses EV waiver repeal at GOP press conference