The bills address parental notification laws across state lines Members of Congress have recently introduced companion legislation in the Senate to a House bill that would restrict the…
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USDA Launches Reporting Portal for Foreign-Owned Agricultural Land Transactions
AFIDA Act requires the reporting of the expansive foreign agricultural land holdings in the U.S. The Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the launch of an online reporting…
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Government Funding Legislation Passage in Question Over DHS/ICE Concerns
A partial government shut down could occur again if the House-passed minibus isn’t approved by the Senate. The U.S. Senate is considering a minibus of six pieces of…
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Former President and Former Secretary of State Held in Contempt of Congress
The House Oversight Committee continues its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s actions and associations. The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee voted last week to hold former President Bill…
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President Trump Signs “Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act“
USDA begins implementation aligned with updated national dietary guidelines. President Donald Trump recently signed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act into law. The legislation directs the U.S.…
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President Proposes Affordable Health Plan to Congress
Multiple avenues presented, the proposal seeks to lower costs and hold insurance companies accountable. President Donald Trump has announced the “Great Healthcare Plan,” which focuses on increasing healthcare…
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House and Senate Pass More Funding Bills for 2026
Congress has now passed three out of twelve appropriations bills to fund the U.S. government. The Senate passed a three-bill spending package to fund the Departments of Commerce,…
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House Panel Advances Bill to Prohibit Stock Trading by Members of Congress
The bill is expected to be moved quickly to the full House for a vote. The House Administration Committee advanced legislation this week that is intended to prohibit…
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Federal Judge Approves Settlement in Disney Children’s Privacy Case
The FTC action addresses online data collection from child-directed content. A federal court approved a settlement requiring Disney Worldwide Services, Inc. and Disney Entertainment Operations LLC (Disney) to…
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HHS to Require Attendance Verification for Federal Childcare Payments
Fraud concerns raised, HHS seeks to tighten loopholes. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is repealing certain provisions in the 2024 Child Care and Development Rule.…
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