The former financial services executive will lead an agency known for distributing billions in contracts to small businesses.

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REGULATORY POWER: The Senate has approved an amendment sponsored by Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, to a budget resolution (S. Con.

Newly public records show the SBA has closed its review of at least $155 million in pandemic grants given to successful ...

That nightmare came true on Thursday for the GOPers eyeing the 2026 Florida governor’s race. Trump posted to Truth Social his ...

There were no key votes in the House this week. COMMERCE SECRETARY: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Howard Lutnick to be Commerce Secretary. The CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald since 1991, Lutnick ...

In the wake of devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, more than 40 agriculture organizations joined forces to establish a relief fund for farmers whose livelihoods were upended by the storm.

The United States Senate on Thursday voted to confirm Kash Patel as the number of President Donald Trump’s confirmed cabinet ...

U.S. Sens. Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst backed nominees this week who were successfully confirmed by the Senate to serve in ...