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VA announces plans to reorganize Veterans Health Administration management
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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced plans to reorganize the management structure of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA).


Senator Heinrich urges passage of bill to complete Continental Divide Trail
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During a recent business meeting of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), who serves as the committee’s Ranking Member, stressed the importance of passing bipartisan legislation to improve access...


Rep. Crane introduces bill requiring DHS threat assessments on foreign drone exploitation
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Representative Eli Crane (R-AZ), a member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, has introduced the “Detecting and Evaluating Foreign Exploitation of Novel Drones Act” (DEFEND Act) in Congress.


Durbin responds to whistleblower allegations about USCIS handling of FOIA immigration records
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U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, who serves as Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, has issued a statement in response to a whistleblower report concerning U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).


Senate confirms DOJ criminal division head and 13 U.S. attorneys
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The Senate has confirmed 13 U.S. Attorneys and the Assistant Attorney General for the Department of Justice’s Criminal Division, following a vote of 53-43.


Heinrich releases fact sheet detailing rise in electric bills under Trump administration
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Since President Donald Trump took office, household electricity bills have increased by 13%, according to a new factsheet released by U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee.


Chairman Walberg supports ending race-based funding in higher education
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Today, the Trump administration announced it will stop funding higher education institutions based on the racial composition of their student bodies.


Risch welcomes EU's $90 billion loan for Ukraine but urges use of frozen Russian assets
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U.S. Senator Jim Risch, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, has responded to the European Union Commission’s recent decision to grant Ukraine a $90 billion loan.


Chairman Walberg questions Chicago Public Schools over alleged discrimination against Christian teachers
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Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg has sent a letter to Chicago Public Schools (CPS) Superintendent Macquline King, raising concerns about possible violations of federal law regarding religious discrimination.


Senate confirms EPA administrators and TVA board members after EPW Committee approval
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The U.S. Senate has confirmed six nominees to key positions at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), following favorable reports from the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee earlier...


Senator Cassidy seeks answers from ByHeart on infant formula safety after botulism cases
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U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, has requested information from ByHeart regarding the sale of infant formula linked to 51 cases of infant botulism in 19 states. “Ensuring that...


Lawmakers urge Pentagon to designate more Chinese firms as military-linked
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House Select Committee on China Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI), together with U.S. Senator Rick Scott (R-FL), House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Andrew Garbarino (R-NY), and House Intelligence Committee Chairman Rick Crawford (R-AR), have...


Walberg questions NCAA stance on athlete betting and highlights risk of misused federal aid
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Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) has expressed concerns regarding the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s (NCAA) recent actions related to student-athlete gambling.


Senate Appropriations Committee releases Homeland Security Act, 2026 bill text and report
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The Senate Appropriations Committee has released the text and report for the Homeland Security Act, 2026.


House committee releases updated assessment outlining shifting terror threats
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The House Committee on Homeland Security has released an updated “Terror Threat Snapshot,” highlighting current and evolving threats to the United States, its allies, and the global community.


Senate passes bipartisan ROTOR Act aiming at improved aviation safety after fatal midair collision
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Aviation groups and families affected by the American Airlines Flight 5342 crash have expressed support for the Senate’s unanimous passage of the ROTOR Act, an aviation safety bill sponsored by Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas)...


Blumenthal criticizes Senate confirmation of John Bartrum as new VA health chief
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Senator Richard Blumenthal, Ranking Member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, has issued a statement following the Senate's confirmation of John Bartrum as Under Secretary for Health at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).


Moolenaar accuses France of obstructing investigation into Airbus operations in China
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Select Committee on China Chairman John Moolenaar has raised concerns about the French government's role in limiting access to information regarding Airbus's operations in China.


Senators seek answers on proposed elimination of thousands of vacant VA healthcare jobs
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A group of 38 senators, led by Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), is seeking clarification from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) about plans to cut up to 35,000 vacant health care positions.


Senate confirms nearly 100 Trump nominees with eight advanced by HELP Committee
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U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, announced that the U.S. Senate has confirmed 97 additional nominees from President Trump this week.