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Lawmakers, companies debate effective solutions for major cyberattacks

Lawmakers, companies debate effective solutions for major cyberattacks

by Katarzyna Nguyen | Dec 2, 2025 | Featured, National Security

WASHINGTON — Lawmakers debated how best to combat and prepare for the next cyberattack from foreign adversaries at a Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Media hearing on Tuesday. The hearing comes after Federal Communications Commission (FCC)...
Senate votes to reopen the government after 41 day shutdown

Senate votes to reopen the government after 41 day shutdown

by Gabe Hawkins | Nov 11, 2025 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON—The Senate formally voted 60-40 to reopen the government Monday evening, after a motion to proceed reached a two-thirds majority Sunday night. Following a rare weekend work period a breakthrough was reached, with eight Democrats siding with Republicans to...
Senate committee considers extending federal recognition and services to the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina

Senate committee considers extending federal recognition and services to the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina

by Lexi Newsom | Nov 11, 2025 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON — The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs heard from Native American leaders and representatives Wednesday about whether Congress should recognize the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina and make them eligible for national services and benefits. The testimony...
TVA board nominees signal openness to net-zero carbon goals amid rising energy demand

TVA board nominees signal openness to net-zero carbon goals amid rising energy demand

by Philip Lam | Oct 24, 2025 | Environment, Featured

WASHINGTON – Nominees to the Board of Directors of the largest public power system in the country clashed with lawmakers Wednesday over commitments to honor decarbonization goals. The nominees to the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), hailing from backgrounds in...
Senate debates merit of Patent Eligibility Restoration Act

Senate debates merit of Patent Eligibility Restoration Act

by Desiree Luo | Oct 9, 2025 | Business, Featured

WASHINGTON — One day after questioning Attorney General Pam Bondi during a highly televised Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) attended a much quieter discussion before a smaller audience on Wednesday.  “This is like a normal hearing,”...
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