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Interior Department announces 3.8% pay raise for law enforcement officers

The Department of the Interior announced a 3.8 percent pay increase for its law enforcement officers, coinciding with National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day.


ICE announces arrests of individuals convicted of serious crimes including rape and manslaughter

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has announced the arrest of several individuals described as some of the most dangerous criminal illegal aliens in the country.


ICE announces arrests in Minneapolis targeting individuals convicted of serious crimes

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has reported a series of arrests in Minneapolis, Minnesota, targeting individuals described as criminal illegal aliens.


House Judiciary Committee investigates alleged misuse of FireAid disaster relief donations

The House Judiciary Committee has released an interim staff report that raises concerns about the use of charitable donations by FireAid, a fundraising initiative created to support wildfire victims in Southern California.


House Small Business Committee to hold hearing on SBA advocacy and regulatory reform

The House Committee on Small Business has announced a hearing titled “A Voice for Small Business: How the SBA Office of Advocacy is Cutting Red Tape.” The hearing will focus on the mission of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of...


Transportation leaders honor Rep. Doug LaMalfa after his passing

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) and Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA) have issued statements following the death of Representative Doug LaMalfa (R-CA), a member of the committee.


House subcommittee schedules hearing on solutions to U.S. child care challenges

The Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education will hold a hearing focused on child care challenges in the United States.


House subcommittee to examine updates to retirement policy in upcoming hearing

The Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions will hold a hearing tomorrow focused on updating retirement policy to meet the needs of today’s workforce.


House subcommittee examines future role of U.S. nuclear energy

Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-05), who serves as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy, led a hearing in Washington, D.C., focused on the future of nuclear energy in the United States.


Subcommittee examines prospects for expansion of American nuclear energy

Congressman Bob Latta, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy, delivered an opening statement at a hearing focused on the future of nuclear energy in the United States.


House subcommittee examines bills aimed at improving medicare service access

Today, Congressman Morgan Griffith, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Health, led a hearing in Washington, D.C. focused on legislative proposals aimed at improving patient access to Medicare services.


House subcommittee reviews ten bills aimed at improving patient access under Medicare

Congressman Morgan Griffith, Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, opened a hearing in Washington, D.C. to review ten legislative proposals intended to improve patient access to Medicare services.


House subcommittee examines ways to modernize retirement policy for current workforce

Today, the Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee held a hearing to discuss updates to retirement policies for American workers.


House subcommittee schedules hearing on detecting fraud in federal programs

The Subcommittee on Government Operations, led by Chairman Pete Sessions (R-Texas), has announced a hearing focused on strategies to detect and prevent fraud in federal programs.


Weekend Interview: Andrew Phelan on Australia’s China Dilemma, TikTok’s Influence, and Rising Taiwan Risk

Australia is weighing how to protect social cohesion while navigating rising tensions with China and uncertainty in the Indo-Pacific.


Weekend Interview: Randy Schriver and Mike Kuiken on why China’s tech surge is ‘mindboggling’

Washington is widening its focus from trade disputes to whether the U.S. can keep pace as China accelerates in space, biotech, and quantum technology.


Federal Trade Commission promotes National Consumer Protection Week events at local libraries

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced that National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) will take place from March 1 to March 7, 2026.


Weekend Interview: J. Michael Waller says the AI race with China will decide ‘the Logic’ the world lives by

Artificial intelligence policy keeps colliding with national security as U.S. leaders debate how fast the technology should advance.


Seven charged in alleged Houston-based firearms trafficking scheme

Seven individuals have been charged in connection with an alleged firearms trafficking operation, according to a statement from U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei of the Southern District of Texas.


CBP highlights new river buoys and honors officers in January 2026 posts

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced new river buoys in the Rio Grande via social media posts on January 7, 2026, while also recognizing its officers on Law Enforcement Appreciation Day two days later.