Capital Markets Subcommittee Reviews the Evolving Investment Landscape and Market Regulation
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Ann Wagner, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Capital Markets, issued the following news release on June 26, 2026:
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Capital Markets Subcommittee Reviews the Evolving Investment Landscape and Market Regulation
The House Financial Services Subcommittee on Capital Markets, led by Subcommittee Chairman Ann Wagner (MO-02), held a hearing to examine the modern investment ecosystem and assess the investment strategies available to A more
Committee on Small Business Announces July Hearing Schedule
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, chairman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release on June 26, 2026:
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Committee on Small Business Announces July Hearing Schedule
Today, the House Committee on Small Business announced its July hearing schedule.
Full Committee Hearing: "250 Years of American Legacy: Small Businesses and the American Dream"
* Date & Time: Wednesday, July 1st at 10:00 AM ET
* Location: Hearing Room, 2360 Rayburn House Of more
Defense Primer - Nuclear Command, Control & Communications Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11697) by defense policy analyst Anya L. Fink:
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Defense Primer: Nuclear Command, Control and Communications (NC3)
The Department of Defense (DOD), which is "using a secondary Department of War designation," under Executive Order 14347 dated September 5, 2025, is replacing many elements of the U.S. nuclear command, control, and communications (NC3) architecture as part of t more
GAO Denies TechGlobal Protest Over NOAA Information Technology Contract Award to Reston Consulting Group
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The Government Accountability Office has denied a bid protest filed by TechGlobal Inc., a women-owned small business based in Reston, Virginia, challenging the award of an information technology support services task order to Reston Consulting Group Inc., a women-owned small business in Herndon, Virginia.
The task order was issued by the U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to provide comprehensive information technology support for more
Healthcare Labor Management: Cracking the Low-Supply, High-Demand Code
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, June 27 (TNSrep) -- Premier, a healthcare improvement company, issued the following news release:
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Healthcare Labor Management: Cracking the Low-Supply, High-Demand Code
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
* Labor continues to drive margin pressure across healthcare, with workforce shortages, rising wage rates and turnover increasing costs while constraining access.
* Health systems that anticipate demand, align staffing models and improve productivity are better positioned to ma more
Moolenaar, Gottheimer Lead Bipartisan Legislation To Close Loophole in Advanced AI Chip Export Controls
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release:
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Moolenaar, Gottheimer Lead Bipartisan Legislation To Close Loophole in Advanced AI Chip Export Controls
Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) of the Select Committee on China and Congressman Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) are co-leading bipartisan legislation to stop the Chinese Communist Party ( more
OS-DB-JV-2 Protest Against VA Janitorial Contract Rejected Over Missing Joint Venture Certification
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The Government Accountability Office has denied a protest filed by OS-DB-JV-2 LLC, a service-disabled veteran-owned small business based in Toa Baja, Puerto Rico, after the company was excluded from the competitive range for a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs janitorial services contract in San Juan and Mayaguez.
The solicitation sought a fixed-price contract for janitorial services at the VA Caribbean Healthcare System in San Juan and the VA Mayaguez Out-Patient Clini more
Rep. Sykes Secures Adoption of Workforce Amendment as House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Advances 10 Artificial Intelligence Bills
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, D-Ohio, issued the following news release on June 26, 2026:
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Rep. Sykes Secures Adoption of Workforce Amendment as House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Advances 10 Artificial Intelligence Bills
The House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology advanced 10 bipartisan artificial intelligence (AI) bills on Thursday, including H.R. 9334, the Workforce for Artificial Intelligence Trust Act, which U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes ( more
State Dept. Fact Sheet: Outcomes of the Second Pax Silica Summit
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following fact sheet on June 26, 2026:
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Outcomes of the Second Pax Silica Summit
Launched by Under Secretary for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg in December 2025, Pax Silica is the Department of State's flagship effort on artificial intelligence (AI) and supply chain security. The initiative aims to build new economic security consensus among allies and trusted partners to advance secure, prosperous, and innovative supply chains more
State Dept.: Advancing Trilateral Cooperation to Disrupt Democratic People's Republic of Korea Cyber-Enabled Revenue Generation
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following news release:
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Advancing Trilateral Cooperation to Disrupt Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) Cyber-Enabled Revenue Generation
Interagency delegations from the United States, Japan, and the Republic of Korea (ROK) gathered in Washington, D.C. on June 25 and 26 to coordinate responses to the DPRK's cryptocurrency theft, laundering, information technology (IT) worker schemes, and malicious cyber activity at the more
Top Takeaways From Full Committee Hearing on the Congressional Research Service and AI
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisconsin, chairman of the House Administration Committee, issued the following news release on June 26, 2026:
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Top Takeaways from Full Committee Hearing on the Congressional Research Service and AI
Yesterday, the Committee on House Administration held a Full Committee Hearing titled, "The Congressional Research Service and the Future of AI-Enabled Policy Analysis."
Witness:
* Dr. Karen Donfried, Director of the Congressional Research Service
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Committee Cliff Notes: Weekly Recap - Week of June 22, 2026
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Committee Cliff Notes: Weekly Recap - Week of June 22, 2026
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Here's a recap of key moments from House Republican committees during the week:
Agriculture
On Wednesday, June 24, the Committee on Agriculture held a full committee hearing with USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation, Richard Fordyce, to discuss implementation of the agricultural provisions in more
Senior leaders chart course for future force
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news:
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Senior leaders chart course for future force
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WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFNS) -
More than 60 Air Force senior leaders gathered at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, June 10-12, for the semiannual Corona summit, a strategic planning forum focused on policy development, force readiness and future force initiatives.
Formalized by Gen. Curtis LeMay in 1961, Coronas serve as a venue for the Air Force's more
UCR experts examine social security 'sleight of hand'
RIVERSIDE, California, June 26 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news:
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UCR experts examine social security 'sleight of hand'
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For more than 30 years, there have been episodic, gloomy reports about the fate of social security. And politicians have broached this "third rail" of the American political landscape with great trepidation. Recent reports are sounding the alarms again, with Social Security trustees saying that, by 2023, 30% of Americans will more
Congressional Research Service Reports (Weekly)
Congressional Budget Office: 'Treasury's Assistance to the Airline Industry & National Security Businesses During the COVID-19 Pandemic' (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, June 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Budget Office issued the following report entitled "The Treasury's Assistance to the Airline Industry and National Security Businesses During the COVID-19 Pandemic."
Here are excerpts:
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At a Glance
At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during which air travel fell sharply, lawmakers enacted the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. That law included provisions that authorized the Treasury to provide broad-base more
Cost-Benefit Analysis in Federal Agency Rulemaking Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12058) by government organization and management specialist Maeve P. Carey:
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Cost-Benefit Analysis in Federal Agency Rulemaking
Since the 1970s, federal agencies have been required to consider the costs and benefits of new regulations that are expected to have large economic effects. Under current requirements, agencies are to design regulations in a cost-effective manner more
Defense Primer - Nuclear Command, Control & Communications Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11697) by defense policy analyst Anya L. Fink:
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Defense Primer: Nuclear Command, Control and Communications (NC3)
The Department of Defense (DOD), which is "using a secondary Department of War designation," under Executive Order 14347 dated September 5, 2025, is replacing many elements of the U.S. nuclear command, control, and communications (NC3) architecture as part of t more
WASHINGTON, June 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48028) entitled "Baltimore Bridge Collapse: Frequently Asked Questions."
The report is written by transportation policy specialists John Frittelli, Ali E. Lohman and Ben Goldman.
Here are excerpts:
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Contents
Introduction ... 1
Who Owned and Operated the Bridge? ... 1
Who Owned the Ship? ... 2
What Caused the Ship to Strike the Bridge? ... 2
How Do Ships Navigate Through Harbors? . more
Commodity Futures Trading Commission Issues Proposed Rule Regarding Prediction Markets Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11441) by legislative attorney Jay B. Sykes:
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CFTC Issues Proposed Rule Regarding Prediction Markets
On June 10, 2026, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) issued a proposed rule regarding the types of event contracts that can be listed on CFTC-registered prediction markets. This Legal Sidebar provides an overview of the existing regulatory framework gover more
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations - FY2026 State of Play Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, June 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48874) entitled "Department of Homeland Security Appropriations: FY2026 State of Play" by homeland security and appropriations specialist William L. Painter.
Here are excerpts:
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Introduction
FY2026 marks the 23rd annual appropriations cycle with a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) appropriations measure. For the 17th time in the history of DHS, resolution of annual appropriations fo more
Foreign Investment in U.S Agricultural Land - Current Issues Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13255).
The white paper is written by agricultural policy specialist Zachary T. Neuhofer, international trade and finance specialist Cathleen D. Cimino-Isaacs and Asian trade and finance specialist Karen M. Sutter:
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Foreign Investment in U.S Agricultural Land: Current Issues
In general, U.S. federal law does not restrict foreign investment in or ownership of U.S. agricult more
Homeland Security Task Forces for Countering Transnational Organized Crime Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13254) by domestic security specialist Kristin Finklea:
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Homeland Security Task Forces for Countering Transnational Organized Crime
On January 20, 2025, President Trump signed Executive Order (E.O.) 14159, "Protecting the American People Against Invasion." Section 6 of the E.O. directed the Attorney General and Secretary of Homeland Security to jointly establish Homeland S more
Impeachment Process in the Senate Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, June 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R46185) entitled "The Impeachment Process in the Senate" by Congress and legislative process specialists Elizabeth Rybicki and Michael Greene:
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SUMMARY
After the House impeaches a federal officer, the Senate may conduct a trial to determine if the individual should be removed from office. The Senate has a set of rules specific to the conduct of an impeachment trial, most of which originat more
Impeachment Process in the Senate Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, June 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R46185) entitled "The Impeachment Process in the Senate:"
(Continued from Part 1 of 2)
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Consideration and Collection of Evidence
The actions taken by the Senate to consider and collect evidence in each trial have varied considerably. The impeachment rules provide guidance only on a few particulars, necessitating that the Senate determine, each time it organizes for a trial, the manner o more
President Trump's April 2025 Executive Order on American Seafood Competitiveness Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13017) by natural resources policy specialist Anthony R. Marshak.
Here are excerpts:
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President Trump's April 2025 Executive Order on American Seafood Competitiveness: Considerations for U.S. Fisheries
Introduction
On April 17, 2025, President Trump issued Executive Order (E.O.) 14276, "Restoring American Seafood Competitiveness," which required multiple federal agency a more
Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules
Agadia Systems Urges CMS to Enhance Prior Authorization Interoperability and Provider Participation
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Agadia Systems Inc., Buffalo Grove, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addressing proposed rules on interoperability standards and prior authorization processes for drugs. The letter provides detailed feedback on a rule intended to standardize electronic prior authorization workflows, reduce administrative burdens, and improve timely patient access to medications across Medicaid, CHIP, and Qualified Health Plans. more
American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology Highlights Challenges in Drug Prior Authorization
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology issued a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology. The letter addresses the proposed rule on interoperability standards and prior authorization for drugs.
The AAAAI supported efforts to modernize prior authorization through electronic standards but emphasized that benefits will be limited without integrated syste more
American Dental Association Urges CMS to Tailor Prior Authorization and Interoperability Standards for Dentistry
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The American Dental Association, Chicago, Illinois, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the proposed rule aimed at enhancing interoperability standards and prior authorization processes across Medicare Advantage organizations, Medicaid plans, CHIP agencies, and qualified health plan issuers on federally-facilitated exchanges.
The letter, co-signed by President Richard J. Rosato and Executive Director Nader A. Naders more
AMGA Urges CMS to Accelerate Drug Prior Authorization Timelines and Improve Provider Access
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The American Medical Group Association, Alexandria, Virginia, representing more than 440 multispecialty medical groups and integrated delivery systems, issued a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addressing the agency's 2026 proposed rule on interoperability standards and prior authorization for drugs.
The letter, signed by Jerry Penso, president and CEO, highlighted the clinical challenges and administrative burdens imposed by current more
Colorado Conservation Districts Urge BLM to Align Grazing Regulations With Local Land Use Policies
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The White River and Douglas Creek Conservation Districts, based in Meeker, Colorado, provided a public comment letter to the U.S. Bureau of Land Management regarding proposed revisions to grazing administration regulations outside of Alaska.
The Districts emphasized the importance of grazing on public lands to the ranching community in Rio Blanco County.
They highlighted their Land & Natural Resource Use Plan and Policy (LNRPP), which directs local land management stra more
Family Health Network Advocates for Strengthened Interoperability and Prior Authorization Reforms to Improve Care Access
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Family Health Network of Central New York Inc., a Federally Qualified Health Center in Cortland, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the proposed 2026 Interoperability Standards and Prior Authorization for Drugs rule.
The letter, signed by CEI Kim Osborne, outlined support for the agency's efforts to streamline prior authorization requirements and enhance electronic prior authorization processes with a more
Hidalgo Soil and Water Conservation District Supports BLM Grazing Regulation Revisions
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The Hidalgo Soil and Water Conservation District, Lordsburg, New Mexico, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Bureau of Land Management regarding proposed revisions to grazing regulations.
The conservation district letter, signed by John Samuel, President and Members of the Board of Supervisors, endorses broader application of land health standards across all BLM programs, highlighting the need for balanced management of rangeland health factors including wi more
Maryland Department of Human Services Urges Caution in Proposed Family Assistance Program Regulation Changes
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The Maryland Department of Human Services submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families. The letter, from acting Secretary Stacy L. Rodgers, addresses the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking titled "Reducing Bureaucracy and Burden for Family Assistance Programs" and raises concerns about specific regulatory provisions the agency intends to remove.
The department, overseeing Maryland's Temporary Ass more
NAPCA Supports CMS Proposed Rule to Improve Prior Authorization for Drugs
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The National Asian Pacific Center on Aging, Seattle, Washington, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services endorsing a proposed rule.
The letter, signed by President and CEO Clayton S. Fong, emphasized that the rule's modernization of prior authorization requirements will speed up response times and improve healthcare outcomes for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander older adults.
The organization highlighted more
National Council for Mental Wellbeing Supports CMS Proposed Changes to Improve Drug Prior Authorization Processes
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The National Council for Mental Wellbeing, Alexandria, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding its proposed rule on interoperability standards and prior authorization for drugs under Medicare Advantage, Medicaid managed care plans, CHIP programs, and Qualified Health Plans on the Federally-Facilitated Exchanges.
The letter, signed by Reyna Taylor, Senior Vice President, Public Policy & Advocacy, highlighted the more
National Psoriasis Foundation Urges Patient-Centered Reforms to Medicare and Medicaid Prior Authorization Policies
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The National Psoriasis Foundation, Alexandria, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addressing the agency's proposed rule on interoperability standards and prior authorization for drugs under Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program, and Qualified Health Plans on federally-facilitated exchanges. The NPF advocates for the roughly 8 million Americans living with psoriatic disease and seek more
Neighborhood Health Center Urges Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to Enhance Interoperability and Prior Authorization Standards for Underserved Communities
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Neighborhood Health Center, a federally qualified health center in Portland, Oregon, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services urging enhancements to proposed interoperability standards and prior authorization requirements. NHC highlights challenges faced by medically underserved patients across Clackamas and Washington counties, emphasizing the need for streamlined PA processes to improve access to critical healthcare services and p more
Ohio Community Health Centers Urge Enhanced CMS Standards for Drug Prior Authorization Interoperability
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The Ohio Association of Community Health Centers, representing 61 Federally Qualified Health Centers and FQHC Look-Alikes across Ohio, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addressing the proposed updates to Medicare and Medicaid programs regarding interoperability standards and prior authorization for drugs.
Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, OACHC advocated for reforms that would reduce administrative burdens on Community Healt more
Trust for America's Health Urges Restoration of Centers for Disease Control Smoking Office Staff for Effective Tobacco Campaign
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Trust for America's Health emphasized the role of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Office on Smoking and Health in sustaining the success of the Tips From Former Smokers campaign.
In a public comment letter signed by J. Nadine Gracia, President and CEO, to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Trust for America's Health supported the CDC's proposed data collection while urging the reinstatement of staff members placed on administrative leave f more
UW Health Urges CMS to Enhance Standardization and Efficiency in Prior Authorization Process
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- UW Health, an integrated health system and academic medical center based in Madison, Wisconsin, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the proposed rule on Medicare and Medicaid Programs' prior authorization for drugs.
Alan S. Kaplan, CEO of the health system, supports CMS's efforts to modernize prior authorization through electronic processes and standardized data exchange, highlighting the potential to reduce man more
Washington State Health Care Authority Urges Delay On Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Electronic Prior Authorization Rule
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The Washington State Health Care Authority, Olympia, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services expressing concerns about the proposed rule on electronic prior authorization.
The letter, signed by Director Ryan Moran, advocates delaying the compliance date from October 1, 2027, to no earlier than January 1, 2030, to allow sufficient time for states to implement systems changes and integra more
Tipoffs: Iran
DNC Launches Nationwide Stuff Costs Too Much Weekend of Action With More Than 200 On-The-Ground Events Taking Place in Communities Throughout the Country
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on June 26, 2026:
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DNC Launches Nationwide Stuff Costs Too Much Weekend of Action With More Than 200 On-The-Ground Events Taking Place in Communities Throughout the Country
While focusing on affordability and holding Republicans accountable for making life more expensive, thousands of Democrats will spend the weekend participating in canvasses, community meetings, voter registration drives, volunte more
DNC: In the States - Trump's Refusal To Bring Down Housing Costs Continues To Hurt American Families
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on June 26, 2026:
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IN THE STATES: Trump's Refusal To Bring Down Housing Costs Continues To Hurt American Families
With Donald Trump reportedly telling Speaker Mike Johnson that "no one gives a [bleep] about housing" and bragging that he doesn't "think about Americans' financial situation," it's clear that Republicans don't care about easing Americans' financial pain. While Democrats in Congress fig more
Lujan, Kelly, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Remove Wildfire Fuel from New Mexico's Forests
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Lujan, Kelly, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Remove Wildfire Fuel from New Mexico's Forests
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM), Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Adam Schiff (D-CA), John Curtis (R-UT), and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) introduced the bipartisan Hazardous Fuels Transportation Assistance Act to help communities and forest managers remove woody biomass-material left more
What They Are Saying: Support Grows for Chairman Boozman's Farm Bill 2.0 Discussion Draft
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee, issued the following news release on June 26, 2026:
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What They Are Saying: Support Grows for Chairman Boozman's Farm Bill 2.0 Discussion Draft
U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) released the discussion draft for Farm Bill 2.0 on Tuesday. Built for the people who feed America, the proposal delivers more certaint more
At Seattle World Cup, FIFA Lets Rainbow Flags Fly
NEW YORK, June 26 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news:
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At Seattle World Cup, FIFA Lets Rainbow Flags Fly
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When the Egypt and Iran teams meet at Lumen Field in Seattle tonight, soccer fans will be free to wave the rainbow flag. The Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) confirmed Thursday that it would not bar the symbol from the stadium over formal objections from both countries' football federations. It is the right call.
On J more
Committee Cliff Notes: Weekly Recap - Week of June 22, 2026
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Committee Cliff Notes: Weekly Recap - Week of June 22, 2026
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Here's a recap of key moments from House Republican committees during the week:
Agriculture
On Wednesday, June 24, the Committee on Agriculture held a full committee hearing with USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation, Richard Fordyce, to discuss implementation of the agricultural provisions in more
