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“There was never any lapse in authorities or in command and control. … but we did have a breakdown in notifications,” said Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin during a hearing before the House Ar…

Governors Kristi Noem (R-SD) and Mark Gordon (R-WY) testified before the House Natural Resources Committee on the impact of a proposed rule related to conservation and landscape health desig…

The House considered several bills under suspension of the rules, including legislation dealing with veterans' health care benefits. Lawmakers had been expected to debate a bill to provide m…

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair General Mark Milley testified on the president’s fiscal year 2024 budget request for the agency. Secretary Austin and General M…

Veterans Affairs officials testified on ways to best implement the PACT Act, a bipartisan bill that expands health care benefits for veterans exposed to toxins during their military service.…

Puerto Rico’s Governor Pedro Pierluisi (D) and housing, electricity, and building officials from Puerto Rico testified at a House Natural Resources Committee hearing on the island’s power gr…

The House approved the final version of marriage equality legislation to protect same-sex and interracial marriage under federal law. The bill would next go to President Biden. Members also …

The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Indigenous Peoples of the United States held a hearing to examine a recent Interior Department investigation that found abuses at a majority of th…

First lady Jill Biden gave remarks at a political event for the Arizona Education Association (AEA) with National Education Association (NEA) President Becky Pringle in Phoenix. She encourag…

The House approved legislation concerning school-based mental health services, corporate merger filing fees, and voting access for the disabled. Members also approved 25 suspension bills.

Lawmakers participated in the annual Congressional Baseball Game in Washington, D.C, a tradition that dates back to 1909. The Republican team defeated the Democratic team by a score of 10-0.…

Lawmakers participated in the annual Congressional Baseball Game in Washington, D.C, a tradition that dates back to 1909. The Republican team defeated the Democratic team by a score of 10-0.…

The House worked on bills dealing with abortion rights, veterans' benefits, and defense programs. They also worked on legislation that would establish an “Amber Alert” system for active shoo…

Officials with the Interior Department and Forest Service testified on wildfire and forest management before the House Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands. Topics inclu…

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair General Mark Milley testified at a House Armed Services Committee hearing on the department’s fiscal year 2023 budget request. …

Defense Department officials testified at a House Armed Services Intelligence and Special Operations Subcommittee hearing on the threats posed by chemical, biological, radiological, and nucl…

National Security Adviser General Paul Nakasone, Defense Intelligence Agency Director Lieutenant General Scott Berrier, and Defense Undersecretary for Intelligence Ronald Moultrie testified …

U.S. European Command Commander General Tod Wolters testified about U.S. efforts to support Ukraine and increase America’s military presence in Europe. Genera; Wolters responded to a variety…

Military leaders testified at a House Armed Services Committee hearing on U.S. national security and military challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. Much of the questioning focused on China’…

Baltic state leaders testified before the Helsinki Commission about the need for more U.S. assistance after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The Foreign Affairs Committee heads from Lithuania, …