Minority Leader McConnell also returned to Senate this week. Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania returned to the Senate after his hospitalization in mid-February. He had checked himself in…
Read More
Prayer Updates
Congress Takes Up Budget Hearings
The National Defense Authorization Act is one of the key items. Congress returned from Easter break to begin over 20 budget hearings in the House and Senate Appropriations…
Read More
FDA Approves Cell Therapy for Blood Cancer Patients
Cell therapy has the potential to reduce the risk of infection after stem cell transplants. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved Omisirge (omidubicel-onlv), a donor-modified…
Read More
U.S. Envoy Visits Reporter Imprisoned in Russia
Russia arrests Wall Street Journal reporter for alleged spying. U.S. Ambassador to Russia Lynne Tracy visited reporter Evan Gershkovich in Moscow’s Lefortovo detention center. Russia’s Federal Security Service…
Read More
$300 Million Approved for Nine Bridge Projects
The funding through the Transportation Department will rehabilitate small- and mid-sized bridges in eight states. The Department of Transportation (DOT) awarded $300 million total to nine small- and…
Read More
Environmental Impact Statement Drafted for Western Dams
Interior Department proposes alternative schedule for Glen Canyon and Hoover Dams. The Department of the Interior released a draft of the supplemental environmental impact statement for the updated…
Read More
G7 Diplomats Meet in Hiroshima
The group addressed aggressive nations, the global economy, and climate change. Diplomats representing the U.S., the UK, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the EU, known as the…
Read More
Commerce Secretary Speaks at U.S.-Ukraine Partnership Forum
U.S. Chamber of Commerce hosts a gathering of global leaders. Secretary Raimondo spoke at the U.S.-Ukraine Partnership Forum last week, highlighting a number of efforts the Department of…
Read More
Speaker McCarthy Addresses New York Stock Exchange
He discussed the debt ceiling and spending cuts. Speaker of the House of Representatives Kevin McCarthy outlined his plan to cut federal spending and arrange for an increase…
Read More
Senate Finance Committee Chair Calls for Chip Use Investigation
Russians using U.S.-made chips in facial recognition technology. Chair of the Senate Finance Committee, Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon, called for President Biden’s administration to look into reports…
Read More