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The latest news about Congress

1. Oct 4 · Healthcare STAT News: “Trump announces $90 payments for seniors’ Medicare premium costs ahead of midterm elections” 2
2. Sep 24 · Biotech Reports: NIH grant process slowed under Trump 2
3. Sep 20 · Biotech Trump directs OMB to draft order creating NIH grant approval board 4
4. Sep 10 · Finance Trump wants to send Americans $5,000 checks 4
5. Sep 3 · Cyber Automakers urge Congress to ban Chinese connected vehicles in US 2
6. Aug 22 · Legal mynbc5.com: “Congress debates right to repair bill to expand car repair access” 4
7. Aug 7 · Legal Trump to appeal ballroom construction halt to Supreme Court 2
8. Jul 28 · Climate Trump Targets Academy That Got $205M in Federal Funds for Climate Attribution Report 6
9. Jul 26 · Legal Nvidia, Microsoft push open-source AI in letter to Congress 1
10. Jul 22 · EdTech Bill in Congress proposes 0% interest on federal student loans 2
11. Jul 22 · Space & defense Trump approves 30-year civilian nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia 3
12. Jul 21 · Legal US suspends funding for US Virgin Islands housing authority 2
13. Jul 21 · Finance Pentagon puts US war in Iran cost at $37.5 billion, Hegseth says 12
14. Jul 18 · Legal Mullin warns states on election security demands 2
15. Jul 17 · HR & workforce Maine shooting and officer background raise questions about ICE hiring 3
16. Jul 17 · Legal prokerala.com: “US Democrats reject Trump election claims” 1
17. Jul 16 · Legal Republicans advance $95 billion for Iran war, voter ID requirements 6
18. Jul 16 · Space & defense wsls.com: “House Republican $95 billion Iran war package clears first hurdle” 9
19. Jul 2 · Finance Bloomberg: “Trump Financial Disclosure Shows 21,000 Trades in 2025” 2
20. Jun 30 · EdTech Federal Pell Grants open to short-term workforce training 14
21. Jun 25 · AI US FCC effectively bars imports of DJI's newest drone models 1
22. Jun 24 · Biotech White House requests $87.6 billion from Congress, mostly for Iran war 16
23. Jun 24 · Supply chain Oklahoma monitors BUILD America 250 Act transport bill 1
24. Jun 24 · Space & defense White House seeks $87.6B supplemental package for Iran war and farm aid 2
25. Jun 23 · Space & defense Pentagon seeks $80 billion from Congress for Iran war 3
26. Jun 22 · Legal AI-focused super PACs spend $43.3m on congressional races, reports say 2
27. Jun 22 · Legal 75-page ruling halts Trump voter verification tool SAVE, cites Privacy Act 8
28. Jun 20 · Space & defense courant.com: “Congress wonders as the Iran war draws to a close: Was it worth it?” 5
29. Jun 19 · Space & defense ynetnews.com: “Vance delays Switzerland trip to lead new US-Iran nuclear talks” 3
30. Jun 14 · AI thepeterboroughexaminer.com: “Trump tried to block state AI regulations, but some states are forging ahead” 4
31. Jun 12 · Cyber Section 702 surveillance authority lapses after Congress renewal effort fails 11
32. Jun 12 · Legal timesnownews.com: “Kennedy Center Board Votes to Appeal Judge's Ruling Ordering Removal of Trump's Name” 9
33. Jun 11 · Biotech Do No Harm urges Congress to codify safeguards for children 8
34. Jun 11 · Finance mymotherlode.com: “Appeals court says U.S. government can keep collecting 10% tariffs for now” 4
35. May 12 · Legal US Army FY 2027 budget request is $252.8 billion, a 24% increase 1
36. Mar 26 · HR & workforce Air passengers say TSA officers should be paid and shutdown should end 3
37. Mar 25 · Legal Schweizer Calls for SEC Probe into Alleged Iran Conflict Insider Trading 1
38. Mar 25 · HR & workforce Record airport wait times on 40th day of shutdown, no deal 2
39. Mar 25 · Legal DHS officials to give update to Congress as travel delays worsen 4
40. Mar 25 · Legal Congress Proposes Two-Step DHS Funding Plan to Avert Airport Gridlock 3

The 60 most recent of 124 events. Earlier months are in each desk's monthly reports, for example Legal in February 2026.

Which desks cover Congress?

1. Legal 58
2. HR & workforce 11
3. Finance 11
4. Space & defense 9
5. Supply chain 6
6. Healthcare 5
7. Cyber 5
8. Biotech 4
9. PropTech 3
10. EdTech 3
11. Climate 3
12. AI 3
13. Crypto 2
14. Retail 1

Which outlets cover Congress most?

1. Wsls 3
2. WRAL 3
3. citizensvoice.com 2
4. yahoo.com 2
5. mynorthwest.com 2
6. Daily Press 2
7. economictimes.indiatimes.com 2
8. lasvegassun.com 2
9. wgauradio.com 2
10. scmp.com 2

Counted over the latest 40 events; one per outlet per event. Source: the reports linked on each event.

Who appears in the news with Congress?

1. Donald Trump 22
2. Trump Administration 6
3. White House 5
4. Department of Homeland Security 4
5. Federal Reserve 3
6. China 3
7. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement 3
8. Mike Johnson 3
9. Iran 2
10. Bitcoin 2