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The Trump 2025 campaign has announced its endorsement of a university endowment tax targeting elite institutions such as Harvard University.

Two Democratic-aligned legal groups sue to overturn Wisconsin’s congressional map

Restoration News has reported that two Democratic-aligned legal groups have initiated lawsuits aiming to overturn Wisconsin's congressional map, a move that could potentially reduce Republican representation by two U.S. House seats.

House GOP bill seeks to block Medicaid funding for abortion providers

Restoration News has reported that a budget reconciliation bill from House Republicans includes provisions to block Medicaid funding for abortion providers such as Planned Parenthood for ten years.

Trump plan would offer U.S. residency to wealthy foreigners for $5 million

Restoration News announced that President Trump's proposed "Gold Card" visa would grant U.S. residency to wealthy foreigners for $5 million, aiming to reduce the federal deficit without raising taxes.

Christ on the Water painting returns to display at Merchant Marine Academy

Restoration News has announced that "Christ on the Water," a religious painting, is being restored to public display at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy following its controversial removal.

Democratic National Committee moves to nullify David Hogg’s election as vice chair

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) has announced its intention to nullify the election of Vice Chair David Hogg due to alleged violations of party rules.

Senator Collins questions HHS Secretary on potential elimination of crucial energy assistance

At a recent hearing on the Fiscal Year 2026 budget request for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Senator Susan Collins, Chair of the Appropriations Committee, raised concerns with HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. about...

Lawmakers address rising concerns over covert surveillance technology

The Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation convened a hearing titled "Breach of Trust: Surveillance in Private Spaces."

Glenn Grothman criticizes Inflation Reduction Act at subcommittee hearing

Subcommittee on Health Care and Financial Services Chairman Glenn Grothman (R-Wis.) addressed a hearing titled "Mandates, Meddling, and Mismanagement: The IRA’s Threat to Energy and Medicine."

JFK files hearing addresses six decades of secrecy

Task Force Chairwoman Anna Paulina Luna opened a hearing on the JFK assassination files, highlighting the federal government's lack of transparency over six decades.

Senator Capito addresses EV waiver repeal at GOP press conference

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, who chairs the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, spoke at the Senate GOP Leadership Press Conference about a joint resolution of disapproval she introduced under the Congressional Review Act (CRA).

Hearing examines impact of Inflation Reduction Act on energy and medicine

May 20, 2025 In Washington, Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs Chairman Eric Burlison opened a hearing to scrutinize the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and its impact on energy and medicine.

Inflation Reduction Act's impact debated at joint subcommittee hearing

The Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs, alongside the Subcommittee on Health Care and Financial Services, conducted a joint hearing to scrutinize the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and its impact on energy policy...

Task force announces second hearing on JFK files

The Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets, led by Chairwoman Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.), has announced a second hearing focused on the JFK assassination files.

Comer and Ernst call for review after misuse of government credit cards

After a report disclosed misuse of government charge cards by Pentagon officials, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer and U.S. Senate DOGE Caucus Chair Joni Ernst are calling for a thorough review of federal...

Senator Cassidy announces witnesses for HELP hearing on higher education

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, has announced the witnesses for an upcoming hearing on higher education issues.

Senate considers GENIUS Act for regulating digital asset stablecoins

The U.S. Senate has taken a significant step towards regulating digital assets by voting to consider the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act.

Senators introduce bill supporting new charter school development

By Federal Newswire | May 16, 2025

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, John Cornyn, Cory Booker, and Michael Bennet have introduced the Empower Charter School Educators to Lead Act.

Senator Cassidy hosts policy briefing on charter school innovation

By Federal Newswire | May 16, 2025

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy hosted an event titled "Chartering Excellence: A Policy Briefing on Charter School Innovation" to discuss ways to improve access to charter schools.