Maggie Hassan

Senator Maggie Hassan is questioning Merck about its patent and pricing practices for the cancer drug Keytruda, alleging the company uses excessive patents to delay cheaper alternatives. The letter highlights concerns that Merck's strategies have kept prices high and limited patient access, with an investigation suggesting the new injectable version could delay competition until the 2030s.

Senate Democrats are demanding the Department of Health and Human Services provide records related to changes in federal vaccine policy under the Trump administration. The inquiry focuses on Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s restructuring of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), including the removal of previous members and replacement with individuals skeptical of vaccines.

Democratic senators criticized President Donald Trump's disaster aid distribution, citing a report showing 89% approval of requests from Republican-led states versus 23% from Democratic-led states. They accused Trump of politicizing federal disaster assistance during a hearing for Cameron Hamilton's FEMA administrator nomination. Hamilton, who previously served as acting FEMA administrator, avoided addressing the discrepancy directly.

Spotify removed over 57,000 opioid-related podcasts after a Business Insider investigation, as criticized by US Senator Maggie Hassan for not reporting to law enforcement. Spotify claims the content was part of spam operations targeting search rankings, not direct drug sales.

Senators James Lankford and Maggie Hassan propose the 'Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2026' to eliminate shutdowns by automatically enacting a Continuing Resolution if Congress fails to pass funding bills. The act would require Congress to remain in session until budget negotiations conclude, ensuring federal workers and programs remain funded.

Democratic Party leaders from multiple states are advocating for their states to host the first presidential primary, arguing for a more diverse early voting schedule. Iowa and New Hampshire officials emphasized legal requirements that mandate their states to hold first-in-the-nation caucuses or primaries, while the Democratic National Committee’s Rules and Bylaws Committee will determine the final calendar.

Democratic Party leaders from multiple states are advocating for their states to hold the first presidential primary, citing voter diversity and legal requirements. Iowa and New Hampshire argue state laws mandate their primaries occur first, while the Democratic National Committee considers changes to the nominating calendar for 2028.

Democratic Party leaders from multiple states advocated for their states to hold the first presidential primary in 2028, emphasizing voter diversity and candidate preparedness. Iowa and New Hampshire argued they must maintain their traditional first-in-the-nation status due to state laws requiring earlier primary or caucus dates. The Democratic National Committee faces challenges reconciling state legal constraints with efforts to diversify the early voting calendar.

Democratic Party leaders from multiple states are advocating for their states to hold the first presidential primary in 2028, arguing that diversifying early voting states would better position the party to win swing states. Iowa and New Hampshire, which traditionally hold first contests, emphasized state laws requiring their primaries or caucuses to precede others, complicating efforts to change the schedule.

Democratic Party leaders from multiple states are advocating for their states to hold the first presidential primary to ensure a diverse candidate selection, but Iowa and New Hampshire argue for maintaining their traditional first positions due to state laws. The Democratic National Committee's Rules and Bylaws Committee will decide the primary schedule, considering state regulations and discussions on voter privacy and abortion laws.

An all-female, bipartisan U.S. Senate delegation is traveling to the Arctic to assess security and infrastructure amid growing geopolitical competition from Russia and China. The trip includes visits to Canada, Greenland, Norway, and Iceland, following past tensions sparked by President Trump's controversial remarks about Greenland.

A CISA contractor intentionally published AWS GovCloud keys and sensitive agency credentials on a public GitHub account, prompting Congressional lawmakers to demand answers. The breach exposed plaintext credentials to dozens of internal CISA systems and occurred amid significant staff losses at the agency following Trump administration-ordered retirements and resignations.

An investigation by The Markup and CalMatters revealed that many California-registered data brokers used 'no-index' code to hide opt-out pages from search results, making it harder for consumers to delete their data. Following the report and a Senate inquiry led by Sen. Maggie Hassan, most of these brokers removed the code, though eight remain non-compliant.

The Senate is taking steps to prevent government shutdowns with a bipartisan push, introducing legislation to automatically trigger short-term funding extensions and impose limits on lawmakers. Senators James Lankford and Maggie Hassan are leading the effort, building on Senator John Kennedy's rule change to prevent lawmaker pay during shutdowns. The goal is to end government shutdowns forever and ensure Congress feels the pain of federal workers.

The US Senate is taking steps to prevent government shutdowns with a bipartisan push, introducing the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act to automatically trigger short-term funding extensions and impose limits on lawmakers. Senators James Lankford and Maggie Hassan are leading the effort, building on Senator John Kennedy's rule change to prevent lawmaker pay during shutdowns. The goal is to end government shutdowns forever and ensure Congress feels the same pain as federal workers.

U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan demands answers from CISA about an alleged breach involving government contractor Nightwing, uncovered by cybersecurity reporter Brian Krebs. The breach allegedly involves a GitHub repository leak. Senator Hassan sent a letter to the acting director of CISA.

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is investigating a reported exposure of sensitive agency credential data on GitHub, which was discovered by security firm GitGuardian. Congressional Democrats are demanding answers from CISA about the incident. The exposure has raised concerns about potential abuse by malicious parties.

A bipartisan group of senators, including Ashley Moody (R-Fla.), Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.), and Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.), introduced the 'No Aid for Ghost Students Act of 2026' to prevent fraudsters from using fake identities to obtain federal student aid. The bill aims to enhance identity verification and oversight to protect taxpayer funds, aligning with the U.S. Department of Education's recent real-time fraud detection system for FAFSA applications.

Senators Ashley Moody (R-Fla.), Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.), and Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) introduced the 'No Aid for Ghost Students Act of 2026' to combat fraud by individuals using stolen identities to claim federal student aid. The bill aims to implement identity verification and fraud detection systems to prevent 'ghost students' from siphoning taxpayer funds, aligning with recent Trump administration efforts to crack down on student aid fraud.

Senators Maggie Hassan and Jim Banks have demanded answers from Navigate360 after hackers allegedly stole 93 gigabytes of sensitive student data from its school safety tip line. The breach raised concerns about compromised anonymity and risks to student safety, with the company yet to confirm the extent of the incident. Hackers claimed a hacktivist motive, criticizing law enforcement practices.

Sen. Maggie Hassan criticized HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. during a heated exchange over high grocery prices and Kennedy's stance on the herbicide glyphosate. The discussion highlighted disagreements on agricultural policies and food costs.

Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) questioned Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. about videos posted from official accounts, which she labeled as 'vanity projects.' She also inquired whether President Trump authorized the use of department funds for these videos.

Senate Democrats increased support for resolutions blocking U.S. arms sales to Israel, including $295 million in Caterpillar bulldozers and $152 million in bombs, as a protest against President Trump's Iran war. The vote marked a shift from previous Democratic alignment with Republicans on Israel, though resolutions failed without GOP backing.

Senate Democrats increasingly opposed arms sales to Israel, with 40 supporting halting bulldozer sales and 36 blocking bomb sales, reflecting growing dissent over the Iran war. The shift followed Israel's strikes in Lebanon and broader tensions, though not all Democrats aligned, including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer.

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