Congress

Screwworm Outbreak Tests U.S. Livestock Defenses as Cases Spread

On June 3, 2026, USDA confirmed the first U.S. detection of NWS in a calf in Zavala County, Texas.

Politics

U.S. Policy on Taiwan Presidential Visits Evolves Amid China Tensions

A recent CRS report on Taiwan presidents' U.S. transit visits documents a three-decade shift in American policy toward Taiwan's leadership, one that now...

Space

Space Force Budget Request More Than Doubles

The Space Force is seeking $71.3 billion for fiscal year 2027, more than double the $31.9 billion enacted for fiscal year 2026.

Environment

Tribal Forest Lands Face Rising Wildfire Risk, CRS Says

A recent CRS report on Indian forest management reveals a critical gap between tribal capacity and wildfire risk, forcing Congress and the Biden...

Elections

Senate Republicans Air Grievances With Trump as Midterms Near

With the 2026 midterms 99 days out, a rift between Senate Republicans and President Trump is spilling into public view, touching everything from the Iran...

Legislation

Cross-party Cosponsorship

In a seemingly unproductive Congress marked by bipartisan gridlock, cosponsoring legislation is more important than ever for advancing effective bills with...

Congress

Congress Debates Nuclear Production Mandate Expansion

A recent CRS report examines the National Nuclear Security Administration's FY2027 budget request and the legislative proposals that could reshape how the...

Congress

Constitution Sets Floor for Criminal Proof Standards

A recent CRS report on standards of proof in federal criminal law lays out the constitutional architecture that governs how much evidence prosecutors must...

Congress

U.S. Plans to End Somalia Peacekeeping Support

A recent CRS report updated July 21 charts a sharp reversal in U.S. policy toward Somalia, with the Trump Administration dismantling aid programs,...

Legislation

Farm Bill Split Between House, Senate Stalls

A recent CRS report examining farm bill reauthorization reveals a historic fracture in how Congress legislates agricultural policy, with profound...

Energy

Seven States Power Corp. Hires North Star Strategies

Seven States Power Corp., a Tennessee-based energy company, hired North Star Strategies LLC as a lobbying firm on August 8, 2026, after dropping previous...

Congress

Bridget Cullen Promoted to Senior Staff in House Subcommittee

Bridget Cullen has been promoted to Senior Professional Staff Member for the House Financial Services Committee Capital Markets Subcommittee, beginning May...

Congress

Title V Block Grant Reaches $2.875 Billion

A recent Congressional Research Service report on the Title V Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant shows how federal and state dollars combine to...

Intelligence

Trump Administration Rescinds Syria's Terrorism Designation

A recent CRS report examines the Trump Administration's decision to rescind Syria's State Sponsor of Terrorism designation and suspend comprehensive U.S....

Politics

Luke Bronin Defeats 14-Term Rep. John Larson in Connecticut Primary

Former Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin's victory over 14-term incumbent Rep. John Larson in Connecticut's Democratic primary Tuesday night sent another jolt...

Government Operations

Staffer Bailee Tayles Moves From Internship to House Staff Role

Bailee Tayles has taken on a new role as a Staff Assistant for the U.S. House of Representatives, beginning July 1, 2026. Tayles is not assigned to work for...

Veterans Affairs

Fleet Reserve Association Lobbies on Veterans Benefits Bills

The Fleet Reserve Association filed its second quarter 2026 lobbying disclosure in early August, maintaining steady focus on veterans issues across a broad...