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Senate Advances NATO Ambassador as House Passes Veterans Healthcare Bills

The Senate moved forward with Elbridge Colby's Defense nomination while passing a resolution ending Canadian tariffs by a 51-48 vote. Meanwhile, the House unanimously approved critical veterans healthcare bills and swore in two new Republican representatives from Florida special elections. Committees advanced maritime security legislation, examined Boeing safety problems, and prepared for votes on judicial reforms and election integrity measures.

Senate Rejects Canada Tariffs as Florida Representatives Sworn In

The Senate rejected Trump's Canadian tariff policy by a 51-48 vote while setting up crucial votes on energy regulations and Justice Department nominees. Meanwhile, two Florida Republicans were sworn in following special elections, and committees advanced legislation on transportation security, digital currency regulation, and energy production as congressional productivity numbers reveal thousands of bills introduced but few enacted into law.

Rule Defeat Derails Republican Agenda as NATO Ambassador Confirmed

A significant House procedural defeat blocked consideration of several Republican priority bills on judicial reform and election integrity, while the Senate moved forward with key national security confirmations including Matthew Whitaker as NATO Ambassador. Both chambers focused on regulatory impacts, with committees examining deregulation benefits for small businesses and oversight of federal agencies in areas ranging from cybersecurity to Iranian sanctions.

Senate Confirms Health Leaders While House Tackles Education Foreign Influence: March 25 Congressional Brief

The Senate confirmed three key nominees while the House advanced legislation targeting foreign influence in higher education. Government reform initiatives gained momentum with multiple bills advancing through committee, and intelligence leaders provided worldwide threat briefings to congressional committees as partisan divides surfaced on energy regulation and law enforcement legislation.

Senate Committees - Spend All Day While DOGE is Away

Senate committee budgets have ballooned by 57% since 2017 despite declining productivity across multiple committees. Despite Trump's efficiency mandate, the Senate unanimously approved these increased budgets without scrutiny. The Veterans' Affairs Committee exemplifies this disconnect—75% budget increase with 80% fewer bills reported. Meanwhile, consultant spending has exploded, with Homeland Security's consultant budget increasing by 433%. These numbers raise serious questions about Congress's commitment to fiscal discipline, even within its own operations.