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House Intelligence Committee examines domestic counterterrorism challenges amid concerns over border security

The House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence held a briefing focused on domestic counterterrorism and the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) Program.


Subcommittee schedules hearing on stakeholder input for Water Resources Development Act of 2026

The Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee will hold a hearing to start the development of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026.


Subcommittee schedules hearing on Coast Guard’s use of new maritime technologies

The Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee, led by Chairman Mike Ezell (R-MS), has scheduled a hearing to review the Coast Guard’s use of experimental maritime technologies.


FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford to testify before Congress on state of American aviation

Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Troy E. Nehls has announced that Bryan Bedford, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), will testify before Congress for the first time in his new role.


House subcommittee advances multiple bills targeting children's online safety

The House Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade, chaired by Congressman Gus Bilirakis of Florida's 12th District, held a markup session in Washington, D.C. to consider several bills focused on children's internet and digital safety.


House passes PERMIT Act aiming to streamline Clean Water Act permitting

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act, aimed at streamlining permitting processes under the Clean Water Act (CWA).


House subcommittee reviews 18 bills targeting child safety on social media

Congressman Gus Bilirakis, who chairs the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade, opened a markup session in Washington, D.C. focused on advancing legislation aimed at protecting children and teenagers online.


Amtrak redirects executive bonus funds to union workers following congressional scrutiny

The Trump Administration has announced that Amtrak will distribute bonuses to more than 18,000 of its unionized employees, using funds that were previously allocated for executive bonuses.


Subcommittee reviews efforts to modernize 638 contracting at Indian Health Service

The Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs convened an oversight hearing to discuss the modernization of federal support for 638 contracting within the Indian Health Service (IHS).


Technology’s evolving role in countering human trafficking examined by House subcommittee

Yesterday, the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation held a hearing titled “Using Modern Tools to Counter Human Trafficking.” The session focused on how traffickers use technology to exploit victims and...


House passes bill authorizing funds for coast guard operations through fiscal year 2027

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed S. 1071, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (NDAA), which includes the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 as part of its provisions.


Chairman Perry addresses progress on federal property consolidation during subcommittee hearing

Subcommittee Chairman Scott Perry (R-PA) delivered remarks at a hearing of the Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee on the future of federal property management.


Owens highlights role of Learning Employment Records in modern workforce development

At a recent hearing titled "Building a Talent Marketplace: How LERs Empower Workers and Expand Opportunity," Burgess Owens (R-UT), Chairman of the Higher Education and Workforce Development Subcommittee, discussed how Learning Employment Records...


House subcommittee schedules hearing on union leadership representation

The Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions will hold a hearing titled “Ensuring Union Leaders Represent Members, Not Agendas” on Wednesday, December 17, 2025.


House panel prepares for global event security at upcoming worldwide threats hearing

This week, Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement Chairman Michael Guest (R-MS) appeared on SiriusXM POTUS’s “The Julie Mason Show” to discuss the upcoming annual Worldwide Threats hearing of the House Committee on Homeland Security.


Steve Cortes: ‘Time for the continent to step up’ on European aid to U.S

Steve Cortes argues that previous U.S. leadership overextended aid to Europe, weakening American capacity.


Trump administration reports reduced inflation and cost-of-living since taking office

President Donald J. Trump has reported progress in reducing inflation and cost-of-living increases since taking office, stating that inflation has been cut by more than half, gas prices have decreased, real wages are rising, and key household...


Fatal Tennessee crash linked to undocumented immigrant with commercial driver's license

An American citizen was killed in a multi-vehicle accident on Interstate 40 in Tennessee, involving a Chinese national who had entered the United States unlawfully in 2023.


Secretary Rubio meets Qatari Prime Minister for seventh U.S.-Qatar Strategic Dialogue

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani in Washington, D.C., to begin the seventh U.S.-Qatar Strategic Dialogue.


CBP details seizures of counterfeit goods and apprehensions in December enforcement updates

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced multiple enforcement actions via Twitter on December 17, 2025.