May 22 WATCH: Chavez-DeRemer testifies on Labor Department budget in Senate Appropriations hearing By Matt Ott, Associated Press Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is testifying at 10 a.m. EDT. Watch live here. Continue reading
May 21 Senate Republicans want to block vehicle-emission rules in California. Here’s what to know By Sophie Austin, Associated Press/Report for America Congress may stop California from implementing its first-in-the nation rule banning the sale of new gas powered cars by 2035. Continue reading
May 20 WATCH: Rubio pressed on Trump’s acceptance of $400 million plane from Qatar By Dan Cooney Secretary of State Marco Rubio faced questions from Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., about President Donald Trump’s acceptance of a gift from Qatar – a nearly-$400 million aircraft that Trump says will replace Air Force One. Continue reading
May 20 What is habeas corpus, and what has the Trump administration said about suspending it? By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says the constitutional provision that allows people to legally challenge their detention by the government is actually a tool the Trump administration can use in its broader crackdown at the U.S.-Mexico border. Continue reading
May 20 WATCH: Noem fumbles definition of habeas corpus By Erica R. Hendry Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem stumbled Tuesday when asked to define habeas corpus, the constitutionally protected right to unlawful detention. Continue reading
May 20 WATCH: Rubio testifies on State Department budget request, defending dramatic cuts By Matthew Lee, Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Democratic senators sparred Tuesday over the Trump administration’s foreign policies, ranging from Ukraine and Russia to the Middle East, Latin America, the slashing of the U.S. foreign assistance budget and refugee admissions. Continue reading
May 14 WATCH: Zeldin testifies on budget request as EPA announces it plans to weaken limits on some PFAS chemicals By Michael Phillis, Associated Press The Environmental Protection Agency said Wednesday that it plans to weaken limits on some so-called forever chemicals in drinking water that were finalized last year, while maintaining standards for two common ones. Continue reading
May 14 What to expect when RFK Jr. testifies in Senate hearing on health budget By Amanda Seitz, Associated Press Secretary Kennedy will speak about the agency’s budget request for the year, which includes a $500 million boost for his “Make America Healthy Again” initiative to promote nutrition and healthier lifestyles. The proposed budget also makes deep cuts, including to… Continue reading
May 08 WATCH: OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman testifies on AI competition in Senate hearing By Matt Brown, Associated Press The hearing comes as the race to control the future of artificial intelligence is heating up between companies and countries. Altman's OpenAI is in a furious race to develop the best artificial intelligence model against tech rivals like Alphabet and… Continue reading
May 08 WATCH: Patel says FBI needs more funding than what White House budget proposes By Eric Tucker, Associated Press FBI Director Kash Patel is breaking with the Trump administration over a budget proposal that would dramatically slash funding for the bureau. Continue reading