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- 1Jack Smith congressional testimony draws attention●https://www. cnn.com/2026/09/29/politics/ja ck-smith-testimony-basketball-takeaways The feel-good # truth buzz of the da
Former special counsel Jack Smith testified behind closed doors on Capitol Hill, and CNN published takeaways from the session. Commenters online mocked Republicans, including Senator Eric Schmitt, for framing Smith's prosecutions as a 'grand conspiracy' against Donald Trump. One detail drawing notice involved basketball, suggesting the hearing produced lighter moments amid a politically charged proceeding.
- 2Bellevue University Faculty Push for Counseling on Capitol Hill▼Bellevue Faculty Advocates for Counseling on Capitol Hill
Faculty from Bellevue University traveled to Capitol Hill to advocate for counseling and mental health support, urging lawmakers to prioritize access to counseling services. The university announced the effort through its news outlet. The visit highlights growing attention among educators to mental health policy and the role of trained counselors in serving students and communities.
- 3Trump Surgeon General Nominee Nicole Saphier Clears Senate Committee●Trump's Surgeon General nominee Nicole Saphier clears key Senate committee https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/tr
Nicole Saphier, President Trump's nominee for Surgeon General, has cleared a key Senate committee, moving her one step closer to confirmation. The Fox News medical contributor's nomination has drawn attention given her media background and mixed record on public health messaging, with scientists and health commentators debating her fitness for the role as her candidacy advances on Capitol Hill.
- 4US Congress forms bipartisan geothermal energy caucus●US Congress Announces Formation of Bipartisan Geothermal Caucus
Members of the US Congress have announced the creation of a bipartisan Geothermal Caucus, a cross-party group intended to promote geothermal energy development and policy on Capitol Hill. The move signals growing legislative interest in geothermal as a reliable, low-carbon power source, and comes amid wider debate in Washington over expanding domestic clean energy production and energy security.
- 5South Carolina advocates push Congress for cancer research funding▼S.C. advocates travel to Capitol Hill seeking more cancer research funding
Advocates from South Carolina traveled to Capitol Hill to lobby lawmakers for increased federal funding for cancer research. The group is urging members of Congress to boost research budgets, arguing that greater investment could speed up treatments and improve survival rates. The visit is part of a broader effort by cancer advocacy groups to keep research funding on the national legislative agenda.
- 6Murray Slams Republicans Over Family Funding and Congressional Power▼Murray Calls Out Republicans’ Failure to Defend Funding for Families & Congress’ Power of the Purse
Senator Patty Murray accused Republicans of failing to defend federal funding for families and of ceding Congress's constitutional power of the purse. Her remarks come amid budget fights on Capitol Hill, where Democrats argue that Republican spending concessions weaken Congressional authority over federal dollars and put programs supporting families and children at risk of cuts.