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Subcommittee seeks funding for digital upgrade of congressional flag order system

The Subcommittee on Modernization and Innovation has put forward a request for funding from the Modernization Initiatives Account (MIA) to develop FlagTrack 2.0, an updated system aimed at improving how American flags flown over the Capitol are...


Justice Department obtained Jim Jordan’s phone records during Arctic Frost probe

The Justice Department under the Biden-Harris administration obtained phone records belonging to House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan over a two-year period, according to documents released in response to a request from Chairman Jordan...


Julie Fedorchak criticizes ACA subsidies extension in new op-ed

Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak of North Dakota has published an opinion piece in the Bismarck Tribune, criticizing the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and recent efforts to extend enhanced premium tax credits.


Senator Moran leads hearing on effects of government shutdown on U.S. aviation

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran, chairman of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Aviation, Space, and Innovation, led a hearing in Washington to discuss the impact of the recent 43-day government shutdown on the U.S. aviation system.


House subcommittee reviews eight bills focused on consumer choice in energy policy

Congressman Bob Latta, Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy, delivered an opening statement during a markup session in Washington, D.C., where eight energy-related bills were considered.


Buchanan urges provider collaboration to address U.S. chronic disease crisis

Health Subcommittee Chairman Vern Buchanan addressed the issue of chronic diseases in the United States during a hearing focused on modernizing coordinated care.


Mackenzie leads House hearing on expanding use of E-Verify for lawful employment

Workforce Protections Chairman Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA) led a hearing titled “E-Verify: Ensuring Lawful Employment in America” to discuss the role of the E-Verify program in supporting legal employment and protecting American workers.


House subcommittee advances eight bills targeting regulations affecting housing costs

Today, the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy, chaired by Congressman Bob Latta (OH-05), held a markup session for eight bills focused on energy policy and home affordability.


Kiley highlights growing role of career and technical education at House committee hearing

Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Chairman Kevin Kiley (R-CA) addressed the importance of career and technical education (CTE) during a hearing titled “From Classroom to Career: Strengthening Skills Pathways Through CTE.” In his...


House subcommittee holds hearing on risks and benefits of AI chatbots

Yesterday, Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13), who serves as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, led a hearing in Washington, D.C., focused on the risks and benefits of AI chatbots.


Chairman Jordan refers former special counsel attorney Thomas Windom for criminal prosecution

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan has referred Thomas Windom, former Senior Assistant Special Counsel to Jack Smith, to the Department of Justice for criminal prosecution.


House members introduce bipartisan bill aimed at protecting FAA workers' pay during shutdowns

Bipartisan legislation has been introduced in the House of Representatives to protect the U.S. National Airspace System and its workforce from disruptions caused by government shutdowns.


House subcommittee schedules hearing on E-Verify employment verification system

The Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, led by Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA), will conduct a hearing titled “E-Verify: Ensuring Lawful Employment in America” tomorrow at 10:15 a.m. The session will take place in Room 2175 of the Rayburn House...


Amazon outlines Hurricane Melissa relief for Jamaica amid wider U.S. aid response

Amazon has announced a comprehensive relief initiative to aid Jamaica and Caribbean communities affected by Hurricane Melissa.


U.S. Attorney’s Office details prosecutions during government funding lapse

During the recent lapse in government appropriations, the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Nevada continued its work on cases involving national security, violations of federal law, and essential public safety.


Honduran national sentenced for illegal reentry after prior deportation

A Honduran national, Rigoberto Rubi-Guevara, 38, has been sentenced to four months in prison for illegally reentering the United States after being previously deported.


Alaska AG Cox corrects Iowa AG Bird’s crypto kiosk litigation: 'You have to go after the bad actors'

Stephen J. Cox, Attorney General for the State of Alaska, said that Alaska's approach to cryptocurrency enforcement should encourage innovation while targeting prosecutions of malicious actors.


Two Sauk County men sentenced for roles in fentanyl trafficking conspiracy

Two men from Sauk County, Wisconsin, have been sentenced for their involvement in a fentanyl pill trafficking operation.


ICE arrests several non-citizens convicted of violent crimes across multiple states

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), conducted a series of arrests over the past weekend, targeting individuals described as serious criminal offenders who are in the United States...


New York man receives 20-year sentence for child sexual assault involving Snapchat

Zachary Williams, a 38-year-old resident of Brooklyn, New York, was sentenced to 240 months in prison for crimes involving the sexual assault of an 11-year-old girl he met through Snapchat.