Politics

Jordan-Isaiah Toyos Moves Into New Role with Sen. Gallego

Jordan-Isaiah Toyos has stepped into a new position as Southern Arizona Director in the office of Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), beginning July 1, 2026. The...

Government Operations

Olivia Vuljaj Promoted to Deputy Press Secretary in Rep. McClain's Office

Olivia M. Vuljaj has been promoted to Deputy Press Secretary in the office of Rep. Lisa C. McClain, beginning August 1, 2026. The role marks a step up for...

Follow the Money

Elanco Ends Lobbying Relationship With Stumptown Strategies

Animal health company Elanco Animal Health Inc. has terminated its lobbying contract with Stumptown Strategies LLC, according to a termination filing signed...

Commerce

Outdoor Industry Association Shuts Down In-House Lobbying

The Outdoor Industry Association shut down its in-house lobbying operation in the second quarter of 2026, according to a termination filing signed in early...

Congress

Senate Hears Small Business Owners as SBA Cuts Loom

Why it matters: The Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee heard from four entrepreneurs on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, as the Trump...

Social Welfare

Scrutiny Over FCC's Proposed Lifeline Overhaul to Combat Fraud

A recent CRS report on the Universal Service Fund Lifeline Program examines the FCC's push to overhaul the subsidy that helps low-income Americans afford...

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Chinese American Service League Ends Faegre Drinker Engagement

The Chinese American Service League ended its lobbying relationship with Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP less than three months after hiring the firm,...

Government Operations

CRS Details Limits on Congressional Subpoenas

A recent Congressional Research Service report examines how witnesses invoke the Fifth Amendment privilege against self-incrimination during congressional...

Government Operations

North Park Police Department Lobbies On Disaster Preparedness

North Park Police Department in Utah has entered the federal lobbying arena, registering with the firm Bennett Consulting Group in August 2026. Ethan...

Public Lands

United Water Conservation Ends Engagement With Vasto Strategies

United Water Conservation District terminated its relationship with Vasto Strategies LLC in the second quarter of 2026, according to a filing signed August...

Legislation

ATF Proposes Scrapping Rule Congress Tightened

A recent Congressional Research Service report details how the Biden administration's attempt to close the gun show loophole is being dismantled before it...

Labor and Employment

GAO Finds FEMA Cut Workforce Without Assessing Disaster Capacity

FEMA reduced its workforce during an active disaster period without conducting the workforce analysis that would tell leadership whether the agency could...

Government Operations

Poor Coordination Blocks Rural Water Funding

Some rural communities across the U.S. lack access to drinking water or wastewater utilities. A GAO report (GAO-26-107355), published June 23, 2026, found...

Government Operations

Senate Committee to Vote on Postal, FEMA Oversight Measures

The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee will hold a business meeting on August 5, 2026 at 2:00 PM to consider three items: a...

Government Operations

GAO Says Pentagon Still Has 53 Priority Recommendations Unresolved

A GAO report published July 28, 2026 and publicly released August 4, 2026 finds the Department of Defense has left 53 priority recommendations...

Social Welfare

CRS Report Reviews Social Security Fairness Act

A recent Congressional Research Service report examines the rollout of the Social Security Fairness Act of 2023 (P.L. 118-273), which was signed into law on...

Social Welfare

Millions of Working Adults Rely on Medicaid and SNAP, GAO Finds

An estimated 13.8 million working-age adults enrolled in Medicaid held jobs in 2024. So did 10.6 million adults in households receiving SNAP benefits. Yet...