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ICE files detainer for Egyptian national charged with rape in Nashville

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has filed an arrest detainer against Mena Mohsen Farez Nmn Awad, an Egyptian national, following his apprehension in Louisville, Kentucky.


CBP faces challenges reaching vehicle scanning goals at U.S.-Mexico border

Last week, the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement held a hearing to review the progress and challenges in implementing non-intrusive inspection (NII) technology at U.S. ports of entry.


Committee leaders respond to NTSB findings on DCA midair collision

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO), Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA), Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX), and Ranking Member André Carson (D-IN) have issued a joint statement following the...


House subcommittee schedules hearing on adopting AI in the workplace

The Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions will hold a hearing focused on the use of artificial intelligence in the workplace.


House Small Business Committee announces February hearing schedule

The House Committee on Small Business has released its schedule for hearings in February.


Senator Fischer calls on Congress to reauthorize FirstNet before expiration

Senator Deb Fischer, who chairs the Senate Commerce Telecommunications and Media Subcommittee, highlighted the significance of FirstNet, the nationwide public safety broadband network, during a subcommittee hearing in Washington, D.C. She...


House subcommittee schedules hearing on college spending and tax cuts

The Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development, led by Rep. Burgess Owens (R-UT), will hold a hearing titled “Runaway College Spending Meets the Working Families Tax Cuts.” The event is scheduled for Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at...


Senator Blackburn questions Live Nation over alleged scalping practices at Senate hearing

During a recent Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Technology, and Data Privacy hearing, Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) questioned Live Nation Entertainment representative Dan Wall about allegations that Ticketmaster has not...


Lawmakers mark anniversary of DCA midair collision with renewed focus on aviation safety

On the first anniversary of the midair collision at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, leaders from the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and members representing Kansas released a joint statement reflecting on the incident.


Hearing announced to examine U.S. Coast Guard specialized forces’ role against maritime threats

Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security Chairman Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) has announced a hearing scheduled for Tuesday, February 3, to review the capabilities and readiness of the U.S. Coast Guard’s Deployable Specialized Forces (DSF).


U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced the opening of a temporary pedestrian facility at the Calexico West Port of Entry.


Secretary Rubio and Brazilian foreign minister discuss economic and security cooperation

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a call with Brazil's Minister of Foreign Affairs Mauro Vieira, according to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott.


Weekend Interview: Natalia Shapoval on Ukraine’s fight for accountability

Ukraine is surviving another winter of missile strikes and energy shortages, hoping a peace framework will eventually take effect.


Weekend Interview: Tiffany Meier on China‘s long game

China’s relentless expansion in the South China Sea, as well as in Africa, South America and other regions, is forcing the U.S. to adjust its national policies on technology and global security.


Arrington supports Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chair

House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington has expressed support for President Trump's nomination of Kevin Warsh as Chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.


Markey criticizes SBA suspension of minority-owned firms in federal contractor program

Ranking Member Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) has issued a statement following the Trump administration’s Small Business Administration (SBA) decision to suspend over 1,000 small business contractors in the 8(a) Business Development Program.


Republicans block Senator Merkley's bid to ban presidential pocket rescissions

As the Senate debates bipartisan legislation to fund parts of the federal government, Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Ranking Member of the Senate Budget Committee, has introduced an amendment aimed at permanently banning pocket rescissions.


House Oversight Committee schedules markup on bills targeting government modernization

The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform will hold a full committee markup session on February 4, 2026, at 10:00am ET to consider several legislative proposals focused on improving government operations.


ICE arrests over 650 people during two-week operation in West Virginia

From January 5 to January 19, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Philadelphia, in partnership with 14 local law enforcement agencies under the 287(g) program, conducted a statewide operation in West Virginia.


D.C. man sentenced to 41 years for Capitol Hill murder and assault

Julius Worthy, a 42-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., has been sentenced to 41 years in prison for the murder of Orlando Galloway and the assault of Shaquia Lewis.