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House committee approves FY26 legislative branch appropriations act
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The House Appropriations Committee convened to deliberate on the Fiscal Year 2026 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act.


Lawmakers urge halt on health care cuts impacting small businesses
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Small business owners are expressing concern over proposed cuts in the Republican budget reconciliation bill, which could impact Medicaid, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits.


Senate explores using sports medicine principles to support healthy aging
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Yesterday, Senator Rick Scott, who chairs the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, led a hearing titled "Lessons from the Field: How Sports Medicine Can Improve Health Outcomes for Seniors."


Comer subpoenas Bernal after withdrawal from interview
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House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer has issued a subpoena to Anthony Bernal, who served as Assistant to the President and Senior Advisor to the First Lady.


National Guard State Partnership Program bolsters global security through international alliances
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The Subcommittee on Military and Foreign Affairs recently convened a hearing to discuss the National Guard State Partnership Program (SPP) and its role in enhancing U.S. security through international partnerships.


Senate HELP Committee reviews education and labor nominations
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Today, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee is set to vote on several nominations within the Department of Education, the Department of Labor, and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.


Cantwell criticizes relocation of NSF employees amid luxury renovations
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U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell has voiced her criticism regarding the Trump Administration's decision to relocate over 1,800 employees of the National Science Foundation (NSF) from their headquarters.


Senate HELP Committee advances eight Trump education and labor nominees
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Today, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee voted to advance eight nominees from President Trump's administration.


Subcommittee investigates drone incursions at U.S. military bases
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Subcommittee on Military and Foreign Affairs Chairman William Timmons, along with Republican members of the panel, are investigating the federal government's approach to drone incursions at U.S. military bases and sensitive sites.


Senator Rick Scott leads hearing on sports medicine for healthier aging
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El senador Rick Scott, quien preside el Comité Especial del Senado de Estados Unidos para asuntos de la vejez, lideró una audiencia centrada en cómo la medicina deportiva puede contribuir a un envejecimiento más saludable.


Ernst hosts SBA Administrator Loeffler at Entrepreneur Expo
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U.S. Senator Joni Ernst, who chairs the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, has announced that Kelly Loeffler, Administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA), will be a featured speaker at the upcoming Entrepreneur...


Senator Collins questions Attorney General on VAWA program funding cuts
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At a recent hearing in Washington, D.C., U.S. Senator Susan Collins questioned Attorney General Pam Bondi regarding proposed budget cuts to programs under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA).


Klobuchar criticizes GOP after ruling shifts SNAP costs onto states
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U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar has issued a statement in response to a recent ruling by the Parliamentarian concerning food assistance programs.


Senators demand answers from Trump administration on minority business program changes
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Small Business Committee Ranking Member Edward J. Markey, Commerce Committee Ranking Member Maria Cantwell, and their Democratic colleagues have expressed concern over the Trump administration's actions regarding minority business support programs.


The White House highlights proposed no tax on tips policy for tipped workers
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The White House recently posted on X about President Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill," which proposes the elimination of taxes on tips for American workers.


Ted Cruz emphasizes need for experienced leader at FAA during Senate session
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In a Senate Commerce Committee executive session, Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) emphasized the need for strong leadership at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).


Senator Cantwell opposes Bryan Bedford's nomination as FAA Administrator
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U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell, the Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, along with all Committee Democrats, voted against Bryan Bedford's nomination to lead the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).


Senator Collins questions AG Bondi on response to illegal marijuana grows in Maine
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At a recent hearing in Washington, D.C., U.S. Senator Susan Collins questioned Attorney General Pam Bondi about federal efforts to combat illegal marijuana growing operations linked to Chinese criminal organizations in Maine.


Republicans subpoena senior ActBlue employees over alleged fraudulent donations
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House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman James Comer, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, and House Administration Committee Chairman Bryan Steil have issued subpoenas to two senior employees of ActBlue.


Senator Collins addresses hearing on President's $9.4 billion rescissions package
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U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, recently addressed a full committee hearing regarding President's $9.4 billion rescissions package request.