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Rapid Response 47, an account on the social media platform X providing updates on the Trump 47 White House, announced that President Trump will terminate California’s electric vehicle mandate.

Republicans investigate alleged links between LA riots funding and Chinese Communist Party

House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer, along with other Republican members, is investigating Neville Singham, a U.S. billionaire allegedly linked to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).

Cantwell addresses impacts of IUU fishing and NOAA cuts on U.S. fisheries

U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell has expressed concerns over the impacts of illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, as well as the consequences of budget cuts to NOAA on American fishing families.

Senator Tim Scott discusses digital assets legislation in Washington Examiner op-ed

Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott (R-S.C.) has published an op-ed in the Washington Examiner, discussing the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act.

Investigation launched into Planned Parenthood's use of federal funds

Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency Chairwoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has initiated an investigation into Planned Parenthood, focusing on the alleged misuse of federal funds for abortion and "gender affirming care" procedures for...

Senators propose bill allowing transfer of overfunded pension accounts for healthcare

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, Tim Scott, Roger Marshall, and Thom Tillis have introduced the Strengthening Benefit Plans Act of 2025.

Cantwell questions AT&T and Verizon over lingering Salt Typhoon hack issues

By Federal Newswire | Jun 12, 2025

U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell has raised concerns with the CEOs of AT&T and Verizon regarding vulnerabilities in their networks following the Chinese state-sponsored "Salt Typhoon" hack.

Ted Cruz addresses cartel threats at Senate hearing on ocean resource conflicts

By Federal Newswire | Jun 12, 2025

In a Senate Commerce Subcommittee hearing on Coast Guard, Maritime, and Fisheries titled "Finding Nemo’s Future: Conflicts over Ocean Resources," Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) addressed the issue of Mexican cartels allegedly poaching fish from U.S....

House Republicans celebrate passage of Rescissions Act aiming to cut federal spending

By Federal Newswire | Jun 12, 2025

Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 4, known as the Rescissions Act of 2025.

Capito supports Trump's EPA move against clean power plan

Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito expressed approval of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposal to repeal the Biden administration's Clean Power Plan 2.0.

Cantwell urges regular order for reconciliation bill amid national security concerns

U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell, alongside fellow Democratic members of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, has called for a regular order in the review of the budget reconciliation text released by Commerce Committee...

Senate HELP Committee schedules hearing for labor nominees

The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee is set to conduct a hearing on Wednesday, June 18.

House committee advances FY26 subcommittee allocations with a focus on fiscal discipline

The House Appropriations Committee has moved forward with subcommittee allocations for Fiscal Year 2026, passing the measure with a vote of 35 to 28.

Timmons addresses defense procurement challenges at congressional hearing

Subcommittee on Military and Foreign Affairs Chairman William Timmons (R-S.C.) addressed the need for reform in defense procurement during a hearing titled "Clearing the Path: Reforming Procurement to Accelerate Defense Innovation."

House committee releases video on sanctuary policies ahead of governors' testimony

The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform has released a video that argues sanctuary policies fail to protect Americans, instead providing refuge for criminal illegal aliens.

EPW Committee advances nominations for FHWA, EPA, Army Corps positions

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, the Chair of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, presided over a business meeting in Washington, D.C., to review nominations for key federal positions.

Senator Ernst names Northwood Foods as Small Business of the Week

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst has announced Northwood Foods of Worth County as her Small Business of the Week.

Senator Collins questions NIH director over Alzheimer's research funding cuts

At a recent hearing on the Fiscal Year 2026 budget request for the National Institutes of Health (NIH), U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Chair of the Appropriations Committee, questioned NIH Director Jayanta Bhattacharya about proposed funding cuts to...

Bill proposed to restrict noncitizen voting rights in Washington D.C

House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) has advocated for the passage of H.R. 884, a bill that aims to prevent noncitizens from voting in District of Columbia elections.

Senator Cassidy introduces bill targeting student debt crisis