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Chairman Walberg discusses need for innovation at hearing on future of higher education

Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg addressed the topic of innovation in higher education during a hearing titled “The Future of College: Harnessing Innovation to Improve Outcomes and Lower Costs.” In his opening statement,...


OMB releases $4.3 million for inspectors general council after Senate push

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has allocated $4,287,000 to the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE), following efforts by Senators Chuck Grassley and Susan Collins.


House Education and Workforce Committee to mark up worker-focused legislation

The House Committee on Education and Workforce, led by Chairman Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI), is scheduled to review three bills in a markup session on Thursday at 10:15 a.m. The session will take place in room 2175 of the Rayburn House Office Building.


Senate HELP Committee to vote on Trump nominees for labor board and arts endowment

The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee is scheduled to hold a vote on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, regarding two Trump administration nominees.


Senate HELP Committee to vote on NLRB and NEA nominees from Trump administration

The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee is scheduled to vote on two Trump administration nominees on Wednesday, November 19.


Senate HELP Committee schedules vote on Trump nominees for NLRB and NEA

The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee is scheduled to vote on two Trump administration nominees on Wednesday, November 19.


Senate HELP Committee schedules vote on Trump administration nominees

The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee is scheduled to hold a vote on November 19 regarding nominees from the Trump administration for two federal positions.


Steel manufacturer CEO accused in $66 million investor fraud scheme

Federal authorities have charged Derek Wachob, the chief executive officer of a major steel pipe manufacturer based in Sapulpa, Oklahoma, with wire fraud for allegedly orchestrating a scheme that defrauded investors and companies out of at least...


South Berwick woman pleads guilty to theft of COVID-19 unemployment funds

A South Berwick resident, Cori Godin, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Portland to theft of government money.


Tripoli man receives over 38 years for child exploitation crimes

A Tripoli, Iowa man has been sentenced to more than 38 years in federal prison for child exploitation offenses.


Denton County man receives 30-year sentence for child exploitation crimes

An Aubrey, Texas man has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for child exploitation offenses.


Arcadia woman sentenced for laundering millions stolen from elderly in international scam

A woman from Arcadia was sentenced to more than 10 years in federal prison for leading an international money laundering operation that moved over $11.6 million obtained through scams targeting elderly victims.


Nurse anesthetist admits to stealing fentanyl from Dubuque hospital

A former nurse anesthetist from Illinois has pleaded guilty in federal court to charges of acquiring fentanyl through fraudulent means while working at a Dubuque hospital in January 2022.


Maryland man receives nearly three-year federal sentence for Iowa robberies

A Maryland man has been sentenced to nearly three years in federal prison for robbing two convenience stores in Iowa and laundering the proceeds.


Rossiter man sentenced to over eight years for throwing explosive at wife's home

A man from Rossiter, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to 97 months in federal prison for possessing a destructive device.


House Budget Chairman calls for independent audit of Congressional Budget Office

Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) of the House Budget Committee has called for an independent audit of the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) during his opening statement at an oversight hearing in Washington, D.C. on November 18, 2025.


Guatemalan national sentenced to eight months for unlawful reentry in Oklahoma

Carlos Arturo Cahuex-Martinez, a 45-year-old Guatemalan national living in Wagoner, Oklahoma without legal status, has been sentenced to eight months in prison for unlawful reentry after removal.


Franklinton woman pleads guilty to theft of social security funds

A Franklinton resident has pleaded guilty to theft of government funds, according to a statement from Acting United States Attorney Michael M. Simpson.


Oregon man sentenced for child exploitation involving Connecticut minor

An Oregon man has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison for a child exploitation offense involving illegal sexual activity with a minor in Connecticut, according to an announcement from the U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut.


Ohio man pleads guilty to hacking former employer after termination

A former contract employee from Ohio has pleaded guilty to computer fraud after accessing his previous employer's network following his termination, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.