WASHINGTON UPDATES
Smith Garson publishes updates twice a week covering timely news, policy developments, and government activity in Washington, DC.
Good afternoon! The Trump administration continues to focus on the Iran conflict, particularly the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and its effects on increased energy prices. On Capitol Hill, Pentagon officials will testify in the House and Senate. The Senate is gearing...
Good afternoon! The Trump Administration spent most of the week concentrating on the conflict with Iran and announced it will release crude oil from U.S. reserves in an attempt to lower energy costs. Continuing its focus on foreign affairs, it declared it would...
Good afternoon! The Trump administration’s week ahead is expected to focus primarily on the Iran conflict. The Senate will continue to work on housing legislation, with a vote on final passage possible by week’s end. The House is out of session, as House...
Good afternoon! This week, the Trump administration focused nearly all of its attention on the Iran conflict. The president met with AI company leaders to discuss AI power consumption. On Thursday, the president fired Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem. The...
