WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson Blasts Trump Tariffs Targeting NATO Allies Over Greenland * East Hartford, CT - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01), a member of the House Trade Subcommittee, blasted President Trump's new tariffs (link is external) targeting imports from eight NATO allies who oppose his threats to annex Greenland. This week, as the President's threats against Greenland intensified, Larson cosponsored th  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12563) on Jan. 16, 2026, by acting section research manager Emily G. Blevins and legislative attorney Kevin J. Hickey: * * * Patent-Eligible Subject Matter Reform: An Overview The U.S. patent system is designed to encourage innovation. The types of inventions that can be patented may affect the patent system's ability to promote innovation in certain fields, especially in emerg  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10715) on Jan. 16, 2026, by Latin American affairs specialist Clare Ribando Seelke: * * * Venezuela: Overview of U.S. Sanctions Policy Since 2005, the United States has imposed targeted sanctions on Venezuelan individuals and entities that have engaged in criminal, antidemocratic, or corrupt actions. U.S. sanctions have been imposed via both executive and congressional action.   more