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Senator Rick Scott, chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, led a hearing focused on closing legal loopholes related to the safety of generic drugs and improving the pharmaceutical supply chain in the United States.

Senator Cassidy criticizes AMA over CPT code fees and impact on health care costs

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, has criticized the American Medical Association (AMA) for its control over the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding system.

Senator Cruz addresses concerns over government influence on tech companies at Senate hearing

At a Senate Commerce Committee hearing titled “Shut Your App: How Uncle Sam Jawboned Big Tech Into Silencing Americans,” Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) raised concerns about government interference in free speech through what he called “jawboning.”...

Senate committee reviews nominees for NRC and EPA leadership roles

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, chair of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, led a hearing on the nominations of Ho Nieh to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and Douglas Troutman to be Assistant Administrator for Toxic...

Senate committee to examine government influence on tech company content moderation

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), who chairs the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, has scheduled a full committee hearing for October 8, 2025, at 10:30 AM EST.

Chairman Cole urges Senate Democrats to end shutdown for appropriations progress

As the federal government shutdown entered its eighth day, House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) called on Senate Democrats to end the stalemate and allow negotiations on appropriations bills to continue.

Senate Aging Committee examines risks tied to reliance on foreign-made generic medicines

Chairman Rick Scott of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging convened a hearing in Washington, D.C., focusing on the vulnerabilities in the United States’ pharmaceutical supply chain, particularly regarding generic drugs produced overseas.

Senator Rick Scott urges tariffs on foreign-made generic drugs citing supply chain risks

Senator Rick Scott, chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, has called for action from the Department of Commerce and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative regarding the nation’s reliance on foreign-made generic drugs.

Senate Aging Committee to hold hearing on overdependence on foreign generic drugs

Chairman Rick Scott and Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging are set to hold a hearing on October 8 titled “Bad Medicine: Closing Loopholes that Kill American Patients.” The session will address America’s...

Senate confirms USDA leaders Devon Westhill and Michael Boren

The Senate has confirmed Devon Westhill as Assistant Secretary of Agriculture for Civil Rights and Michael Boren as Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment at the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Senator Cruz raises concerns over perceived ideological bias on Wikipedia

U.S. Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee Chairman Ted Cruz has expressed concerns about ideological bias on Wikipedia and its potential impact on artificial intelligence systems.

Chairman Cole criticizes Senate Democrats over ongoing government shutdown

As the government shutdown led by Democrats entered its seventh day, House Appropriations Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) appeared on Fox Report Weekend to discuss the ongoing situation and place responsibility for the impasse on Senate Democrats.

Senator Cantwell urges restoration of whistleblower reporting channels after federal funding halt

U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), the Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, has called on Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russell Vought to reverse a decision that restricts funding for...

Senators introduce PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025 to reauthorize federal oversight

U.S. Senators Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Todd Young (R-Ind.), and Gary Peters (D-Mich.) have introduced the Pipeline Integrity, Protection, and Enhancement for Leveraging Investments in the Nation’s Energy to assure Safety, or...

Senate Aging Committee schedules hearing on foreign-made generic drug dependence

Chairman Rick Scott and Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging have announced a hearing scheduled for October 8, 2025, focusing on the risks associated with America’s reliance on foreign-manufactured...

Senate Aging Committee schedules hearing on U.S. reliance on foreign-made generic drugs

On Wednesday, October 8, the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging will hold a hearing titled “Bad Medicine: Closing the Loopholes That Kill American Patients.” The session, led by Committee Chairman Rick Scott and Ranking Member Kirsten...

Cole blames Senate Democrats as government shutdown continues

By Federal Newswire | Oct 4, 2025

House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) appeared on C-SPAN’s Washington Journal this week to address the ongoing government shutdown, attributing responsibility to Senate Democrats.

Senators introduce resolution designating October 5–11 as Religious Education Week

By Federal Newswire | Oct 3, 2025

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy (R-LA), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and Lindsey Graham (R-SC) have introduced a resolution to designate October 5th to 11th, 2025 as "Religious Education Week."

House Republican leaders blame Senate Democrats for ongoing government shutdown

By Federal Newswire | Oct 3, 2025

A government shutdown has led to disruptions across the United States, with federal employees facing furloughs and delayed paychecks, and services such as flood insurance, healthcare, and nutrition support for low-income families at risk.