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Grassley urges federal judiciary action on regulating artificial intelligence use
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Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley addressed the Senate floor to discuss concerns about the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in federal courts.


Klobuchar criticizes USDA decision to halt SNAP contingency funding
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U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar, the Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, has issued a statement in response to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) recent decision to withhold food assistance for...


Cassidy criticizes AFT over handling of antisemitism concerns and leadership comments
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U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, has criticized the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) for what he describes as a failure to address antisemitism within the organization.


Senators urge President Trump to press for Jimmy Lai’s release in meeting with Xi Jinping
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U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, along with Senator Rick Scott (R-Fla.) and over 30 bipartisan colleagues, have sent a letter to President Donald Trump urging him to address the case of...


House Republican appropriators criticize Democrats over government shutdown impacts
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House Republican Appropriators Robert Aderholt, Mark Alford, and Riley Moore have voiced concerns about the ongoing government shutdown, which they attribute to actions by Democratic leaders.


House Energy and Commerce Committee seeks answers from NBA after sports betting indictments
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Members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee have sent a letter to NBA Commissioner Adam Silver following recent indictments involving current and former NBA players and coaches on charges related to sports fixing and illegal gambling.


Merkley and Wyden urge CMS leadership to clarify Medicaid changes after Trumpcare cuts
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U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden have called on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to clarify how states should implement changes to Medicaid following recent Republican-led budget cuts, commonly referred to as "Trumpcare."


Senate Aging Committee leaders seek answers from HHS on foreign drug supply chain risks
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Chairman Rick Scott and Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging have sent a letter to Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., raising concerns about the United States’ dependence on...


Senate Judiciary Democrats urge bipartisan action after AG Bondi declines questions at oversight hearing
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Senate Democrats on the Judiciary Committee have criticized Attorney General Bondi for what they describe as “inappropriate and unprecedented stonewalling” during a recent Justice Department oversight hearing.


House Oversight Committee investigates TeaOnHer app over abuse allegations
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House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer and Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation Chairwoman Nancy Mace have launched an investigation into the TeaOnHer application.


Senators introduce Kayla Hamilton Act requiring background checks for unaccompanied minors
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U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, John Cornyn, Ted Cruz, Marsha Blackburn, Katie Britt, Cynthia Lummis, Tommy Tuberville, Ted Budd, Lindsey Graham, and Thom Tillis have introduced the Kayla Hamilton Act.


Grassley releases responses from judges admitting AI use in error-filled court orders
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Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) has released statements from two federal judges and the Administrative Office of the Courts (AO) about their use of generative artificial intelligence in drafting court orders.


Blumenthal urges GAO audit into effects of VA workforce cuts on spinal injury veteran care
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Senator Richard Blumenthal, Ranking Member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, has requested that the Government Accountability Office (GAO) conduct an independent audit into how recent workforce reductions at the Department of Veterans...


House Budget Chairman warns as US national debt exceeds $38 trillion
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The U.S. national debt has surpassed $38 trillion, marking a new record and raising concerns among lawmakers about the country's fiscal future.


Senate Commerce Committee advances bipartisan ROTOR Act to strengthen aviation safety
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Aviation organizations and families affected by the American Airlines Flight 5342 crash have expressed support for the Senate Commerce Committee’s unanimous approval of the Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform (ROTOR) Act.


Senator Cassidy calls for reforms during HELP Committee hearing on expanding drug pricing program
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U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, addressed the committee in a hearing focused on the 340B Drug Pricing Program and its impact on American patients.


Senator Risch addresses diplomatic nominations amid global policy concerns
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U.S. Senator Jim Risch, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, delivered opening remarks at a full committee nomination hearing on October 23, 2025.


Senator Capito discusses chemical regulation challenges at EPW subcommittee hearing
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U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, who chairs the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, took part in a subcommittee hearing focused on chemical safety, waste management, environmental justice, and regulatory oversight.


House Armed Services Committee warns shutdown threatens US military readiness
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The House Armed Services Committee has issued a fact sheet outlining the national security consequences resulting from the ongoing government shutdown, attributing responsibility to Democrats for not reopening the government.


Trump administration announces actions to expand resource development in Alaska
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The Trump administration has announced several measures aimed at expanding Alaska’s energy resources and improving public health and safety.