5+ hour, 12+ min ago  (486+ words) The City of El Paso, Texas has registered Forward Global US Inc. as its federal lobbying firm, marking a significant expansion of the city's presence in Washington. The lobbying registration was filed on April 5, with the firm officially signing on…...

5+ hour, 17+ min ago  (274+ words) The F-35 program is in crisis. The Defense Department's most expensive weapons system is now delivering less than half its promised capability, even as the Pentagon slashes orders and redirects billions toward next-generation fighters. A Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on…...

6+ hour, 32+ min ago  (372+ words) Legis1 Are Retail Investors Gaining Power " or Absorbing Risk? Retail investors are flooding U. S. markets with unprecedented capital while simultaneously facing new gatekeeping mechanisms that favor institutional money. A House Financial Services Committee Subcommittee on Capital Markets hearing this week will examine…...

5+ hour, 7+ min ago  (242+ words) The House Homeland Security Committee is scheduled to hold a markup hearing on June 24, but the lack of a published agenda leaves key questions unanswered about what legislation will be considered. The hearing comes as Congress grapples with border security…...

6+ hour, 12+ min ago  (441+ words) Legis1 Senate Examines Cartel Threat to U. S. Security A Senate hearing on Mexican drug cartels and their threat to U. S. national security comes as the Trump administration escalates pressure on Mexico to allow American military involvement in cartel operations. The hearing reflects deepening…...

6+ hour, 7+ min ago  (447+ words) Legis1 After Fatal Shooting, Government Examines VA Security Measures A deadly shooting at a Veterans Affairs clinic in Georgia this spring exposed systemic security failures that have persisted for years. The VA police security hearing scheduled for June 24 will examine whether…...

6+ hour, 37+ min ago  (422+ words) The stakes extend beyond one facility. The hearing signals how congressional Republicans plan to defend ICE operations against Democratic scrutiny, even as state officials and local leaders have escalated legal action and residents have mounted sustained protests. [ A congressional delegation…...

5+ hour, 42+ min ago  (191+ words) The Forest Service is executing a sweeping reorganization that fundamentally reshapes how the agency manages the nation's forests, and Congress is only now examining what that means. The hearing, titled "Reviewing Partnerships To Enhance Management Of The National Forest System,…...

6+ hour, 2+ min ago  (491+ words) The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held the congressional hearing at 366 Dirksen Senate Office Building, with Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) chairing and Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-NM) as Ranking Member. The hearing marked the first iteration under Republican committee leadership…...

6+ hour, 7+ min ago  (284+ words) The numbers are stark. Postmaster General David Steiner warned Congress in March 2026 that USPS would exhaust its available cash within 12 months without action. The agency reported a net loss of approximately $9 billion in fiscal year 2025. This caps 19 straight years in…...