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U.S Departments update on streamlined management for national workforce development

The U.S. Department of Education (ED) and the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced progress in their partnership to streamline federal workforce development programs.


ICE reports arrest of individuals convicted of violent crimes

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reported on December 5, 2025, that it has arrested several individuals described as serious criminal illegal aliens.


Subcommittee schedules hearing on federal property consolidation and cost-saving measures

The Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management will hold a hearing focused on consolidating federal real estate holdings.


House Homeland Security Committee members discuss impact of anti-police sentiment

Members of the House Committee on Homeland Security recently discussed concerns about rising anti-law enforcement sentiment and its connection to an increase in violent attacks against officers.


House subcommittee to hold hearing on learning and employment records

The Higher Education and Workforce Development Subcommittee, led by Rep. Burgess Owens (R-UT), will conduct a hearing on Wednesday to discuss the role of Learning and Employment Records (LERs) in supporting workers and increasing opportunities.


House subcommittee schedules hearing on technology’s role in fighting human trafficking

The Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation will hold a hearing to discuss the use of modern technology in combating human trafficking.


Trump administration selects Peraton as lead integrator for new air traffic control overhaul

The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have selected Peraton as the Prime Integrator to lead a major upgrade of the nation’s air traffic control system.


Energy Department releases NPC recommendations on permitting reform and U.S. energy infrastructure

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has released two studies from the National Petroleum Council (NPC) that provide recommendations aimed at modernizing the country's energy infrastructure and reforming federal permitting processes.


CFTC announces first-ever listed spot crypto trading on regulated U.S. exchanges

Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Acting Chairman Caroline D. Pham announced that, for the first time, spot cryptocurrency products will be traded on U.S. federally regulated markets through CFTC-registered futures exchanges.


Senate HELP Committee schedules hearing on organ network and patient access

The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee is scheduled to hold a hearing on Thursday, December 11, focusing on the future of the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) and ways to improve patient access...


ICE announces arrests of individuals convicted of sex trafficking and other serious crimes

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the arrest of several individuals described as criminal illegal aliens, including Rafael Alberto Cadena-Sosa, who was involved in a sex trafficking operation in Miami, Florida.


House subcommittee considers new regulations to protect professional boxers

Today, the Workforce Protections Subcommittee held a hearing focused on improving conditions and opportunities for American boxers.


House subcommittee holds hearing on opportunities for American boxers

The Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, led by Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA), is scheduled to hold a hearing today at 10:15 a.m. The session, titled “In Their Corner: Creating More Opportunities for American Boxers,” will take place in room 2175...


Senate HELP Committee schedules hearing on strengthening Americans’ retirement savings

The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee is scheduled to hold a hearing on December 10 focused on ways to improve the retirement system for American workers and their families.


Subcommittee examines sea lion predation impacts on Pacific Northwest salmon recovery

The Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries convened an oversight hearing to address the impact of sea lion and seal predation on salmon and steelhead populations in the Pacific Northwest.


Subcommittee discusses strategies for strengthening US mineral supply chains

The Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations convened a hearing to address the need for innovation and improved security in America’s mineral supply chains.


GAO finds widespread fraud costing billions in Affordable Care Act marketplace plans

A new preliminary report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) has found significant waste, fraud, and abuse in Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace plans.


House subcommittee reviews allegations of political bias in Truman Scholarship selection

Today, the Higher Education and Workforce Development Subcommittee held a hearing to discuss possible political bias in the Truman Scholarship Program.


House subcommittee reviews enforcement issues with student privacy laws

Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Subcommittee Chairman Kevin Kiley (R-CA) addressed concerns regarding student privacy and parental rights during a hearing titled "Safeguarding Student Privacy and Parental Rights: A Review of...


Yesterday, Congressman Bob Latta, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy, led a hearing in Washington, D.C. focused on securing the nation’s energy infrastructure against cyber and physical threats.