Montgomery County Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles introduced a $1 million emergency fund to support senior and caregiver services amid federal budget cuts.

Senator Ron Wyden introduced the AWARE Act to enact diplomatic sanctions against officials globally who block humanitarian aid, with a focus on Israel's actions in Gaza.

Senator Wyden supports a bill to prevent presidents from naming federal buildings after themselves, targeting actions linked to Trump. The SERVE Act seeks to enforce this and undo such renamings.

Senator Marsha Blackburn spoke on the Senate floor, advocating deportation and denaturalization for scammers, and introduced the Fraud Accountability Act.

Senator Marsha Blackburn introduces the "Veterans' Bill of Rights Act" to clarify and ensure veterans' entitlements in VA facilities, aiming to improve transparency, streamline processes, and increase accountability.

Attorney General Schwalb introduced 19 new Charles F. C. Ruff Fellows from local law schools as Assistant Attorneys General to strengthen DC's legal work.

Senator Dan Sullivan chairs a hearing to assess Coast Guard enhancements after a historic $25 billion funding increase for improved deployment response and strategic presence.

Senate hearing discussed technology's impact on youth, with focus on mental health and screen time management. Cruz introduced KOSMA to set social media age limits and control addictive algorithms.

The city adjusts for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, maintaining essential services and shelters while altering trash collection and closing schools and some facilities. A parade and accessible public spaces mark the occasion.

Senators Moody and Gillibrand introduced a bipartisan bill to ban Congress members from trading stocks, aiming to prevent insider trading and conflicts of interest.

Senators Cruz and Welch have introduced the Satellite and Telecommunications Streamlining Act to modernize FCC licensing and boost the U.S. satellite industry.

Republican senators urge NOAA to combat illegal red snapper fishing in the Gulf, implicating Mexican cartels and stressing the need for stronger enforcement measures.

House Judiciary Committee members investigate the Environmental Law Institute's influence on environmental cases, questioning the impartiality of its educational initiatives for judges.