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House leaders criticize Senate Democrats over prolonged government shutdown
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Agriculture Subcommittee Chairman Andy Harris (R-MD) and Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) addressed the ongoing government shutdown, criticizing Senate Democrats for what they described as partisan actions that have prolonged the closure.


Senate Democrats block defense appropriations bill after committee approval
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After a strong bipartisan committee vote advancing the fiscal year 2026 Defense appropriations bill, Senate Democrats blocked the same legislation on the Senate floor.


Oversight Committee releases Acosta transcript and new Epstein records
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The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform has released the transcript of Alex Acosta’s interview regarding the federal government’s actions in the Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell cases.


Health care groups call on Congress for urgent action on lapsed cybersecurity law
On the Hill

Stakeholders from the health care sector are urging Congress to pass bipartisan legislation introduced by Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Mike Rounds (R-SD) that would restore cybersecurity protections which expired on September 30, 2025.


House appropriators say shutdown stalls progress on full-year funding bills
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House appropriators have expressed growing frustration over the ongoing government shutdown, which has now entered its 17th day.


Senate HELP Committee to review 340B Drug Pricing Program’s impact on patients
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The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee is scheduled to hold a hearing on October 23 to review the 340B Drug Pricing Program and its effects on patients.


Sens. Cruz and Cantwell reach agreement on ROTOR Act aviation safety reforms
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U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Ranking Member Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) have announced a bipartisan agreement on the legislative text of the Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform (ROTOR) Act.


Cantwell and Cruz announce bipartisan aviation safety reforms after DCA mid-air collision
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U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) and Ted Cruz (R-Texas) have reached a bipartisan agreement that will require aircraft operators to install ADS-B In technology in their fleets by December 31, 2031.


Senate Republicans question FDA over approval of new generic chemical abortion drug
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U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, led a group of Republican senators in seeking information from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding its recent approval of a new...


Cassidy and Hickenlooper introduce legislation to update federal dyslexia policy
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U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and John Hickenlooper (D-CO) have introduced the 21st Century Dyslexia Act.


Senator Collins criticizes Democrats for blocking defense appropriations bill
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U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, released a statement after Senate Democrats blocked the consideration of the Fiscal Year 2026 Defense Appropriations Bill.


Cassidy criticizes California law expanding state labor board powers over federal worker claims
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U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, has expressed strong criticism of a new California law signed by Governor Gavin Newsom.


Cantwell requests investigation into DHS Secretary Noem over alleged Hatch Act violation
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U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), the Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, has called for an investigation into Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem.


Senate Aging Committee examines vulnerabilities in US drug supply chain
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Chairman Rick Scott led a hearing of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging focused on the vulnerabilities in the nation’s pharmaceutical supply chain and America’s dependence on foreign-manufactured generic drugs.


Cole says troops paid after Trump acts amid shutdown
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House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole issued a statement on the timely payment of U.S. military personnel following a government shutdown.


Senate Commerce Committee to hold nomination hearing for maritime and commerce agency positions
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U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, has scheduled a nomination hearing for several key positions in maritime and commerce agencies.


Ernst recognizes LT Farms as Small Business of the Week for Ringgold County
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U.S. Senator Joni Ernst, who serves as Chair of the Senate Small Business Committee, has named LT Farms of Ringgold County as her Small Business of the Week.


Senate Commerce Committee reschedules executive session to October 21 with full agenda
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U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), who chairs the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, has moved the committee’s upcoming executive session from October 8 to October 21, 2025.


Senator Cassidy urges action after CISA warns of active cybersecurity threat involving Cisco
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U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, has raised concerns about cybersecurity vulnerabilities affecting Cisco, a major provider of network infrastructure.


Senate HELP Committee to vote on Trump labor nominees October 9
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The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee is scheduled to vote on several of President Trump's nominees for key labor positions on Thursday, October 9.