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Subcommittee on Military and Foreign Affairs Chairman William Timmons has announced a hearing titled “Clearing the Path: Reforming Procurement to Accelerate Defense Innovation.” The hearing will focus on how bureaucratic procedures hinder...

Senator Cruz unveils Senate Republicans' budget reconciliation directives

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, representing Texas and serving as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, has introduced legislative directives for the budget reconciliation bill put forth by Senate Republicans.

Senator Rick Scott leads hearing on aging agricultural workforce in the U.S

El Senador Rick Scott, quien preside el Comité Especial del Senado de Estados Unidos para asuntos de la vejez, convocó una audiencia centrada en los problemas críticos que enfrenta la fuerza laboral agrícola estadounidense.

Senate committee addresses challenges facing aging farm workforce

Yesterday, Senator Rick Scott, Chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, led a hearing to address challenges faced by America's aging farm workforce.

Subcommittee examines federal government's use of artificial intelligence

Today, the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation convened a hearing to discuss the federal government's use of artificial intelligence (AI).

House subcommittee approves FY26 agriculture appropriations bill

Today, the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies convened to review its Fiscal Year 2026 bill.

House subcommittee approves FY26 military construction & veterans affairs appropriations bill

Today, the House Appropriations Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Subcommittee convened to review its Fiscal Year 2026 bill.

Senators introduce act aimed at enhancing U.S. aviation safety after tragic collision

U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell, Tammy Duckworth, Amy Klobuchar, Raphael Warnock, Tim Kaine, Mark Warner, and Ed Markey have introduced the Safe Operation of Shared Airspace Act of 2025.

Senator Cassidy discusses future steps for OMUFA reauthorization during committee hearing

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, addressed a hearing on the reauthorization of the Over-the-Counter Monograph Drug User Fee Program (OMUFA).

Senate sets hearing for Bryan Bedford's FAA nomination

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, has announced a nomination hearing for Bryan Bedford to become the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Senator Capito releases EPW budget reconciliation text

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, representing West Virginia and serving as the Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, has released a legislative text under the committee's jurisdiction.

Senator Collins questions commerce secretary on lobster rules and Canadian tariffs

At a recent hearing in Washington, D.C., Senator Susan Collins addressed Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick regarding regulations affecting Maine's lobster industry and Canadian tariffs.

House committee releases FY26 agriculture funding bill with reduced budget

The House Appropriations Committee has released the Fiscal Year 2026 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Bill.

Michelle Bowman confirmed as vice chair for supervision at Federal Reserve

Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott has expressed his approval following the confirmation of Michelle Bowman as Vice Chair for Supervision of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.

Subcommittee examines DoD's approach toward managing procurement fraud risks

The Subcommittee on Government Operations convened a hearing to address fraud risk management within the Department of Defense (DOD).

Department of Defense scrutinized over billions lost due to procurement fraud

Subcommittee on Government Operations Chairman Pete Sessions (R-Texas) opened a hearing addressing fraud risk management within the Department of Defense (DOD).

Hearing examines NGO use of federal funds amid accusations from Chairwoman Greene

Subcommittee Chairwoman Marjorie Taylor Greene opened a hearing on the use of federal funds by nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) to advance what she described as a radical agenda.

Subcommittee examines NGO funding linked to taxpayer resources

The Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency (DOGE) held a hearing titled "Public Funds, Private Agendas: NGOs Gone Wild" to discuss the influence of nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) funded by taxpayer money.

Comer expands investigation into alleged cover-up of Biden's mental health

As part of an ongoing investigation into allegations of a cover-up regarding President Joe Biden's mental decline and potentially unauthorized executive actions, House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman James Comer has expanded the...