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Oversight committee releases video of Anthony Bernal's deposition
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The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform has released the video of Anthony Bernal's deposition.


Senators urge full implementation of No Surprises Act
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U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, Maggie Hassan, and Roger Marshall have emphasized the need for full implementation of the No Surprises Act, a law designed to protect patients from unexpected medical bills and ensure transparency in healthcare costs.


Ernst calls for action to protect American innovation from foreign threats
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During a U.S. Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee hearing, Chair Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) highlighted her report that revealed vulnerabilities in the protection of American intellectual property from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).


Senator Cantwell comments on Trump's executive order about college sports NIL
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U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), the Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, has issued a statement regarding President Trump's Executive Order on college sports.


Senate committee approves FY 2026 appropriations bill with focus on infrastructure
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The Senate Committee on Appropriations has approved the Fiscal Year 2026 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) Appropriations Act.


Oversight Committee supports Trump's plan for American dominance in artificial intelligence
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House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer, along with Subcommittee Chairmen Eric Burlison and Nancy Mace, expressed support for President Trump's newly announced Action Plan aimed at securing U.S. dominance in...


Senator Klobuchar criticizes proposed USDA reorganization plan
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U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), the Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee, has expressed concerns regarding the Trump Administration's proposal to reorganize the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).


Senate HELP Committee approves six Trump administration nominees
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Today, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee voted to approve six nominees of President Trump for various departments.


Senate committee approves FY 2026 interior appropriations bill with bipartisan support
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The Senate Committee on Appropriations has approved the Fiscal Year 2026 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act.


Senate committee approves funding bill benefiting Maine's transportation and housing programs
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U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Chair of the Appropriations Committee, has announced that she secured significant funding and provisions for Maine in the Fiscal Year 2026 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) Appropriations Act.


Senate Aging Committee urges crackdown on scams targeting seniors
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In a recent report, WLRN covered a letter from U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging Chairman Rick Scott and other committee members, including Senator Mark Kelly, Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand, and Senator Ashley Moody.


Senate committee approves funding bill supporting environmental initiatives in Maine
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U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Chair of the Appropriations Committee, announced significant funding for Maine as part of the Fiscal Year 2026 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act.


Cassidy emphasizes importance of expanding employee ownership through strengthening retirement systems
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U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, delivered remarks at a hearing focused on Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs).


Senator Capito addresses surface transportation improvements at subcommittee hearing
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Yesterday, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, took part in a subcommittee hearing focused on enhancing America's transportation infrastructure.


Moran supports Topping's confirmation as VA Chief Financial Officer
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U.S. Senator Jerry Moran, chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, expressed his support for U.S. Army Captain Richard Topping's confirmation as Chief Financial Officer at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).


Moran and Blumenthal propose COLA Act to adjust veterans' benefits for inflation
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U.S. Senators Jerry Moran and Richard Blumenthal have introduced a bill aimed at ensuring veterans' benefits keep pace with inflation.


Cantwell seeks security reports from telecom giants after major cyber breach
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U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell is seeking access to network security assessments conducted by Mandiant for AT&T and Verizon following the "Salt Typhoon" cyberattack.


Senate Committee reviews nominations for key VA and DOL positions
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U.S. Senator Jerry Moran, chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, led a committee hearing to consider nominees for key positions related to veterans' health and employment.


Chairman Comer subpoenas Ghislaine Maxwell for prison deposition
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House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer has issued a subpoena to Ghislaine Maxwell for a deposition scheduled at the Federal Correctional Institution Tallahassee on August 11, 2025.


House committee approves FY26 appropriations act focusing on national security
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Today, the House Appropriations Committee approved the Fiscal Year 2026 National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act with a vote of 35 to 27.