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Klobuchar criticizes GOP after ruling shifts SNAP costs onto states
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U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar has issued a statement in response to a recent ruling by the Parliamentarian concerning food assistance programs.


Senators demand answers from Trump administration on minority business program changes
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Small Business Committee Ranking Member Edward J. Markey, Commerce Committee Ranking Member Maria Cantwell, and their Democratic colleagues have expressed concern over the Trump administration's actions regarding minority business support programs.


The White House highlights proposed no tax on tips policy for tipped workers
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The White House recently posted on X about President Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill," which proposes the elimination of taxes on tips for American workers.


Ted Cruz emphasizes need for experienced leader at FAA during Senate session
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In a Senate Commerce Committee executive session, Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) emphasized the need for strong leadership at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).


Senator Cantwell opposes Bryan Bedford's nomination as FAA Administrator
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U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell, the Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, along with all Committee Democrats, voted against Bryan Bedford's nomination to lead the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).


Senator Collins questions AG Bondi on response to illegal marijuana grows in Maine
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At a recent hearing in Washington, D.C., U.S. Senator Susan Collins questioned Attorney General Pam Bondi about federal efforts to combat illegal marijuana growing operations linked to Chinese criminal organizations in Maine.


Republicans subpoena senior ActBlue employees over alleged fraudulent donations
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House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman James Comer, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, and House Administration Committee Chairman Bryan Steil have issued subpoenas to two senior employees of ActBlue.


Senator Collins addresses hearing on President's $9.4 billion rescissions package
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U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, recently addressed a full committee hearing regarding President's $9.4 billion rescissions package request.


House committees subpoena senior ActBlue employees over alleged fraudulent donations
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Today, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, House Administration Committee Chairman Bryan Steil, and House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman James Comer issued subpoenas to two senior employees of ActBlue.


Senator Capito releases updated EPW budget reconciliation text
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U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, who chairs the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, has released updated legislative text under the committee's jurisdiction.


Markey questions SBA's use of controversial flag in Flag Day ceremony
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Ranking Member Edward J. Markey has addressed a letter to U.S. Small Business Administrator Kelly Loeffler regarding the decision to display the "Appeal to Heaven" flag at the SBA headquarters during its Flag Day Ceremony on June 11, 2025.


Graham unveils updated homeland security reconciliation text
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U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, serving as the Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, has released an updated version of the legislative text concerning homeland security.


Senate Commerce Committee advances FAA nominee and five bills
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Today, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation took significant actions by approving five bills and the nomination of Bryan Bedford as Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration.


Boozman releases updated agriculture budget reconciliation text
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U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman has released an updated text for the committee’s budget reconciliation package.


Senator Moran addresses crisis line mismanagement in Senate hearing
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U.S. Senator Jerry Moran, who chairs the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, conducted a hearing to address mismanagement at the Department of Veterans Affairs' Veterans Crisis Line (VCL).


Leaders oppose Republican bill affecting food assistance
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Senators Amy Klobuchar and Lisa Blunt Rochester, along with Governors Laura Kelly, Andy Beshear, Maura Healey, and Matt Meyer, addressed concerns regarding the potential impact of a Republican bill on food assistance programs.


Senate committee reviews nominees for EPA and Nuclear Regulatory Commission
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Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, Chair of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, led a hearing on the nominations of Usha-Maria Turner and David A. Wright for key environmental and nuclear regulatory roles.


Hearing examines impact of diversity initiatives on equality
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The Subcommittee on Health Care and Financial Services convened a hearing titled "Sacrificing Excellence for Ideology: The Real Cost of DEI" in Washington.


Comer requests OCC records amid claims of politically motivated bank account closures
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House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer is pursuing an investigation into the alleged improper debanking of individuals and entities.


Anthony Bernal refuses to testify in Biden cognitive decline probe
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House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer expressed disappointment after Anthony Bernal, former Assistant to the President and Senior Advisor to the First Lady, declined to testify in an investigation concerning...