U.S. Senate declares July 25 the National Day of the American Cowboy

Wyoming Tribune Eagle 

U.S. Senate declares July 25 the National Day of the American Cowboy

Jul 24, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed a resolution by U.S. Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., designating July 25, 2026, as the National Day of the American Cowboy.

The...

Mississippi lawmakers urge CMS to rethink organ donation metrics

WJTV-TV Jackson

Mississippi lawmakers urge CMS to rethink organ donation metrics

By Tommy West

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Three U.S. congressional members from Mississippi issued a letter that encouraged the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to consider feedback from the Mississippi...

Hyde-Smith replaces late Sen. Graham on McConnell-led subcommittee

Mississippi Independent

Hyde-Smith replaces late Sen. Graham on McConnell-led subcommittee

By R.L. Nave

Mississippi’s junior senator has a new assignment.

On July 22, U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith accepted an appointment to the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, replacing Sen. Lindsey Graham, who...

Rollins: Farm Aid Buys Time for Ag

Progressive Farmer

Rollins: Farm Aid Buys Time for Ag

Rollins Points to Ag Consolidation as Reason for Aid; Senators Seek Disaster Funds
 
By Jake Zajkowski, DTN Ag Policy Editor

WASHINGTON (DTN) -- Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins joined military leaders on Tuesday to urge Senate...