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House appropriators held a field hearing focusing on oversight of U.S. funding at the United Nations. Lawmakers discussed legislative requirements aiming for greater accountability and alignment with American interests abroad.

Senate Democrats continue to block DHS funding as shutdown reaches 40 days

On the Hill
The Department of Homeland Security has been shut down for 40 days amid continued disagreements in Congress over border security and immigration enforcement policies. Multiple attempts by House lawmakers to pass full-year DHS funding have failed due to opposition from Senate Democrats. Over 100,000 employees remain unpaid while critical agencies await new appropriations.

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Grassley supports Colin McDonald for Assistant Attorney General in fraud enforcement role

Senator Chuck Grassley announced support for Colin McDonald's nomination as Assistant Attorney General overseeing national fraud enforcement at DOJ. The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced this nomination after hearings focused on federal program fraud affecting taxpayers nationwide.

Sen. Ted Cruz chairs hearing on Arctic Frost and DOJ subpoenas

Senator Ted Cruz chaired a hearing focused on alleged abuses tied to 'Arctic Frost' DOJ subpoenas targeting conservative groups and individuals. Drawing comparisons with Watergate, he called for accountability regarding investigative actions authorized by senior Biden administration officials.

Klobuchar addresses fertilizer costs and supply chain issues at Agri-Pulse summit

Senator Amy Klobuchar spoke at an agriculture policy summit about rising fertilizer costs impacting U.S. farmers. She described new bipartisan bills aimed at improving price transparency and expanding domestic production capacity amid ongoing market challenges.

Senator Merkley launches investigation into private equity ownership of child care centers

Senator Jeff Merkley has launched an inquiry into how private equity ownership affects major U.S. child care providers KinderCare Learning Companies and Learning Care Group. The investigation seeks details about finances, safety standards, tuition trends,and employment practices at these companies.

Chairman Garbarino urges end to DHS shutdown in testimony before Rules Committee

Chairman Andrew R. Garbarino urged Congress on Mar. 24 to fund the Department of Homeland Security amid an ongoing government shutdown affecting agency operations nationwide. He called attention to unpaid federal workers' sacrifices while highlighting risks posed by disrupted services.
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