congressional

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Those outages on the FirstNet network, coupled with yearslong spats over who is in charge of the $25 billion public-private partnership, are coming to the fore as a congressional reauthorization vote approaches.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

The probe is focused on Powell’s congressional testimony about the cost of renovating the Fed’s aging headquarters.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

The president has no constitutional role or authority in the conduct of midterm congressional elections, or presidential elections.

From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026

Gonzales had said last month that he would not run for re-election in November, but faced pressure to leave sooner as more details emerged about his alleged wrongdoing and he faced a congressional ethics investigation.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

“This isn’t a large amount of power for the product one is getting,” he would assure his rapt congressional audience.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik