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Senate Commerce Committee nominations face Democratic holds over broadband funding as key Commerce, NOAA, and transportation nominees advance to crucial March 12 vote.
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Senate Commerce Committee nominations face Democratic holds over broadband funding as key Commerce, NOAA, and transportation nominees advance to crucial March 12 vote.
European defense posture faces scrutiny as Senate Armed Services examines EUCOM and TRANSCOM readiness amid Russian expansion and NATO logistics demands.
Senate Judiciary Committee advances U.S. Attorney confirmation for Holyoak (Utah) and Williams (Alabama) amid partisan tensions over DOJ independence on March 12, 2026.
Senate Aging Committee examines pharmaceutical supply chain vulnerabilities as U.S. relies on China and India for 75% of essential drugs, posing national security risks.
Tribal gaming lobbying intensifies as Cherokee Nation invests $90K in Q4 2025 amid congressional action on gaming regulation and tribal tax reform legislation.
The diesel engine shutdown exemption bill comes before the Senate Environment Committee April 4, balancing cold-weather safety against emissions standards.
The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee is set to convene on March 12, 2026, for a hearing titled "Transparency and Trust: Foreign...
The Bennie Thompson 2026 reelection bid is shaping up as a test of whether decades of incumbency — and the donor networks that come with it — can hold off a...
When Rep. Troy Nehls announced over Thanksgiving weekend that he would not seek re-election, he didn't just open up a congressional seat. He set the stage...
Mississippi's 1st Congressional District or the Trent Kelly 2026 reelection campaign is shaping up exactly as the political establishment expected — a...
The hearing preview lobbying landscape reveals deep industry interest in how Americans buy and eat U.S.-grown food. As American farmers face mounting...
The Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, chaired by Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA), is scheduled to hold a hearing on March 11, 2026, titled...
House Homeland Security subcommittee examines non-domiciled CDL issuance to undocumented immigrants amid Trump administration restrictions and industry labor shortage concerns.
Sen. Ron Johnson's (R-WI), subcommittee will examine a decade of federal budget projections on March 11 — while K Street spends heavily to shape the...
The Senate Budget Committee sanctuary cities hearing on March 10 lands at a moment when the federal government's posture toward local jurisdictions that...
Toy industry lobbying surged in Q4 2025 as the Toy Association spent $180,000 targeting tariffs, AI safety concerns, and counterfeit enforcement amid growing congressional pressure.
Healthcare lobbying by Point32Health reached $116K in Q4 2025 as ACA subsidy expiration, PBM reform, and Medicaid cuts threaten insurer operations.
Federal property reform faces congressional scrutiny as GSA struggles to meet aggressive cost-cutting targets, completing only 30% of lease terminations while facing workforce reductions.
Dole Act implementation faces first congressional review as House subcommittee examines whether landmark veterans legislation delivers promised reforms amid VA restructuring.
DHS oversight hearing on March 4 tests congressional authority as House Judiciary Committee examines detention access battles, fatal shootings, and enforcement accountability.
The House Indian Affairs subcommittee examines tribal sovereignty legislation addressing land disputes, education deficiencies, and law enforcement capacity.
House Oversight Committee interrogates Minnesota officials over $9 billion fraud crisis in federal social programs, with national security and systemic concerns.
House panel examines Migratory Bird Treaty Act enforcement as North America faces biodiversity crisis with 3 billion birds lost since 1970. Bipartisan bill seeks clarity.
Defense industrial base revitalization takes center stage as House Armed Services Committee examines America’s production speed crisis versus China’s rapid manufacturing.