WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo, Risch Join MOMS Act to Help Build Culture of Life, Support Women, Strengthen Families WASHINGTON, D.C. \-- Ahead of Mother's Day this Sunday, U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Jim Risch (R-Idaho) are co-sponsoring the More Opportunities for Moms to Succeed (MOMS) Act, led by U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Alaska), Kevin Cramer (R-North Dakota) and Eric Schmitt (R-Missouri). This legislation would more PR

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden has submitted comments to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), expressing strong opposition to a proposed rule that would rescind the long-standing definition of "harm" under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). In a letter, the Oklahoma City institution, accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), argues that the proposal would "eviscerate one of the ESA's essential protections" and deviate from both establishe more ST

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The U.S. Senate conducted nine committee hearings on May 8, 2025: * * * APPROPRIATIONS: FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies concluded a hearing to examine proposed budget estimates for fiscal year 2026 for the Federal Bureau of Investigation, after receiving testimony from Kash Patel, Director, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of Justice. * * * APPROPRIATIONS: DEPARTMEN more ST