WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- The U.S. Senate conducted five committee hearings on July 31, 2025: * * * MARKUP: DOD AND LHHS Committee on Appropriations: Committee ordered favorably reported the following business items: An original bill (S.2572) entitled, "Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026"; and An original bill (S.2587) entitled, "Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026". * * * NOMINATIONS Committee on Armed Service more ST