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Comer accuses Jeffries of soliciting donation from Jeffrey Epstein following document release
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House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) addressed the House floor to discuss recent findings related to Democratic communications with Jeffrey Epstein.


Senate Agriculture Committee advances Michael Selig’s CFTC chair nomination
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Under the direction of Chairman John Boozman, the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry has moved forward with Michael Selig’s nomination to serve as both Chairman and Commissioner of the Commodity Futures Trading...


Lawmakers call for action after indictment over alleged chip smuggling
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The Department of Justice has indicted three Chinese nationals accused of smuggling advanced computer chips to China.


House Education and Workforce Committee advances three bills focused on worker flexibility and faster pay
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The House Education and Workforce Committee has approved three bills aimed at increasing flexibility and improving pay conditions for American workers.


House subcommittee examines VA oversight after improper incentive payments revealed
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Rep. Morgan Luttrell, chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs, addressed concerns about the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Disability Examination Office’s (MDEO)...


House committee reviews bills on labor standards reform
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Today, the House Education and Workforce Committee convened to mark up three proposed bills aimed at changing aspects of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and workplace regulations.


Senate Armed Services Committee advances multiple Pentagon civilian nominations
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The Senate Armed Services Committee has advanced a series of nominations for senior civilian positions within the Department of Defense and related agencies.


Whitehouse investigates alleged cronyism at Kennedy Center under Ric Grenell
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Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, has launched an investigation into alleged cronyism and misuse of funds at the Kennedy Center under the leadership of Ambassador Ric Grenell.


Senate committee examines implementation of act supporting U.S.-Taiwan cooperation
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U.S. Senator Jim Risch, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, delivered opening remarks at a committee hearing on the implementation of the Taiwan Enhanced Resilience Act and prospects for future U.S.-Taiwan cooperation.


Democrats introduce bill seeking reversal of major SNAP benefit reductions
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U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), joined by Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), has introduced the Restoring Food Security for American Families and Farmers Act of 2025.


House Small Business Committee examines revitalization efforts for US manufacturing
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The House Committee on Small Business, led by Chairman Roger Williams (R-TX), convened a hearing titled “Made in the USA: How Main Street is Revitalizing Domestic Manufacturing” to discuss the role of small businesses in boosting domestic...


Senate passes resolution recognizing National Native American Heritage Month
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The United States Senate has approved a bipartisan resolution recognizing November 2025 as National Native American Heritage Month.


VA cancels over $272 million in backlogged veteran medical bills
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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced it will cancel more than $272 million in potential medical bills for veterans.


House passes REFINER Act and LNG export bill with bipartisan support
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This week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed two energy-related bills with bipartisan support: H.R. 3109, known as the REFINER Act, and H.R. 1949, the Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act.


House Education and Workforce Committee to hold Member Day hearing with lawmakers
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The House Committee on Education and Workforce, led by Chairman Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI), is scheduled to hold a Member Day hearing tomorrow at 9:00 a.m. The session will take place in Room 2261 of the Rayburn House Office Building.


Trump administration restores watchdog funding after senator's demand
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The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has restored $4.3 million in funding to the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE), following pressure from Senator Maria Cantwell, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on...


House committee chairman advocates REFINER Act to boost US energy refining capacity
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Congressman Brett Guthrie, Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, spoke on the House floor about H.R. 3109, known as the Researching Efficient Federal Improvements for Necessary Energy Refining (REFINER) Act.


Senate Judiciary Committee advances nominations for key Justice Department roles
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The Senate Judiciary Committee has moved forward with several key nominations, including one for Assistant Attorney General and others for federal judgeships and U.S. Attorney positions in Mississippi, Louisiana, New Hampshire, and Kansas.


Senate Aging Committee leaders seek answers from VA on drug supply chain risks
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U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging Chairman Rick Scott and Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand have sent a letter to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Doug Collins, seeking information about the VA’s strategies to address...


Chairman Arrington discusses economic policy progress after meeting with Treasury Secretary Bessent
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Chairman Jodey Arrington of the House Budget Committee appeared on Fox Business’s “Mornings with Maria” to discuss a recent meeting with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.