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New FCC data shows impact of affordable broadband lapse

More than two-thirds of Americans enrolled in an expiring affordable broadband program had inconsistent or zero connectivity before getting the government subsidies.

Organizations struggle to narrow the digital gap as Congress drags its feet

Congress is facing yet another government-shutdown threat next week. Meanwhile, key advocates are scrambling to ensure marginalized communities don’t fall through the digital cracks.

Congress stalls as critical Affordable Connectivity Program runs out of money

Congress is about to let a popular government-backed affordable internet program lapse and lawmakers can’t agree on what to do next.

Lawmakers head to COP28 climate summit with high expectations

Both Democrats and Republicans are heading to the United Arab Emirates this weekend for the UN’s annual climate conference — but with vastly different missions.

Trade groups ask Biden to tap Fannie, Freddie and address housing costs

A trio of industry groups representing community bankers, home lenders and realtors asked the White House and Treasury Department to bring two government-sponsored enterprises back into the market for mortgage-backed securities.

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H.Res.713 - Censuring Representative Ilhan Omar of Minnesota and removing her from the Committee on Education and Workforce and the Committee on the Budget.

09/17/2025

H.Res.354 - Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 60) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Park Service relating to "Glen Canyon National Recreation Area: Motor Vehicles"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 78) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for the San Francisco Bay-Delta Distinct Population Segment of the Longfin Smelt"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 87) providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Emission Warranty and Maintenance Provisions; Advanced Clean Trucks; Zero Emission Airport Shuttle; Zero-Emission Power Train Certification; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 88) providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 89) providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine and Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; The 'Omnibus' Low NOX Regulation; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision"; and for other purposes.

09/16/2025

H.Res.313 - Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 14) establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034, and for other purposes.

09/16/2025

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Small biz defense showdown intensifies

The fight over renewing two small business grant programs key to delivering new technology to the U.S. military is heating up as a potential lapse looms.

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Congress is nowhere on funding the government

Congress is out of session this week, but the funding deadline is just days away — and a shutdown looks increasingly likely.

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In Helsinki, Gallego tries to reassure skittish U.S. allies

This weekend, Sen. Ruben Gallego criticized President Donald Trump’s policy toward Russia as enabling more aggression from President Vladimir Putin.

DCCC crushes NRCC in August fundraising

The NRCC raised less than $4 million in August — a little more than half of what the DCCC brought in.