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Investigation launched into Planned Parenthood's use of federal funds
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, has introduced legislation aimed at reforming the American higher education system.


House passes act restoring due process for D.C. police officers
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House Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer and Representative Andrew Garbarino expressed approval following the U.S. House of Representatives' passage of the Protecting Our Nation’s Capital Emergency Act (H.R. 2096).


Congress examines privacy concerns over 23andMe's bankruptcy sale
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The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform convened a hearing to address privacy and national security concerns linked to the bankruptcy sale of 23andMe, Inc., a direct-to-consumer genetic testing company.


Boozman supports Vaden's confirmation as USDA deputy secretary
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U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman expressed his approval following the Senate's confirmation of Judge Stephen Vaden as Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.


Comer supports bill restoring due process for D.C. police officers
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House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer has voiced his support for H.R. 2096, the Protecting Our Nation’s Capital Emergency Act.