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GAO urges stronger oversight after deaths highlight failures at border protection facilities

U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, who serves as Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, has led a group of lawmakers in releasing a Government Accountability Office (GAO) report that highlights ongoing problems with medical care...


House Education and Workforce Committee to mark up bills on education and boxing protections

The House Committee on Education and Workforce, led by Chairman Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI), is scheduled to hold a markup session on Wednesday at 10:15 a.m. The committee will consider three bills focused on charter schools, educational access, and...


GAO finds gaps in medical oversight at border protection facilities after child’s death

U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, along with several colleagues, has released a Government Accountability Office (GAO) report highlighting systemic failures in medical care provided by U.S....


Senate Appropriations Committee releases four-bill government funding package

The Senate Appropriations Committee has released a package of four conferenced spending bills.


House Energy and Commerce Committee schedules hearings on health care and chemical safety

The House Committee on Energy and Commerce has scheduled a series of meetings this week, including two subcommittee hearings and a full committee markup session.


House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee to hold hearing on health insurance affordability

The House Committee on Energy and Commerce has scheduled a Subcommittee on Health hearing to address the issue of health insurance affordability in the United States.


House panel discusses new bills aimed at veteran economic opportunity

Rep. Tom Barrett (R-Mich.), who serves as Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Technology Modernization, delivered opening remarks at a legislative hearing focused on expanding economic opportunities for veterans.


Chairman Perry calls for accountability at hearing on economic development program reforms

Subcommittee Chairman Scott Perry (R-PA) delivered opening remarks at a hearing focused on reforming economic development programs.


Task force holds hearing on declassification of Martin Luther King Jr. records

Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets Chairwoman Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) opened a hearing focused on the release of federal records related to the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.


Burlison opens hearing addressing causes behind U.S. housing affordability crisis

Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs Chairman Eric Burlison (R-Mo.) addressed the issue of housing affordability during a hearing titled “Housing Affordability: Saving the American Dream.” In his remarks, Burlison...


House subcommittee examines proposals for reforming US chemical safety laws

Congressman Gary Palmer, who chairs the Subcommittee on Environment, led a hearing in Washington, D.C., to discuss a legislative proposal aimed at updating the United States' chemical safety law.


Homeland Security panel seeks testimony from ICE, CBP, USCIS leaders in oversight hearing

House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY) has formally requested testimony from senior officials of three key immigration and border security agencies for an upcoming oversight hearing.


House committee cites sharp drop in border encounters after new security measures

At the start of fiscal year 2026, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reported 91,603 nationwide encounters from October through December 2025.


Durbin announces opposition to Department of Homeland Security funding bill

U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, who serves as Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee and is a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, has announced his intention to vote against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security...


Senate Democrats condemn expanded Global Gag Rule restricting international aid

A group of Democratic senators from the Senate Foreign Relations Committee has issued a statement criticizing the Trump Administration's recent expansion of the Global Gag Rule.


House oversight committee expands probe into fraud in minnesota social services

Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) has expanded the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform’s investigation into fraud within Minnesota’s social services programs.


House Small Business Committee examines franchising’s role in entrepreneurship at recent hearing

The House Committee on Small Business convened a hearing to discuss the impact of franchising on entrepreneurship and local economies.


House passes FY2026 funding bill for Department of Homeland Security

The U.S. House of Representatives has approved the Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations bill for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).


Arrington cites strong GDP growth as evidence for pro-growth economic policies

House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington issued a statement today in response to new reports from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA).


House passes Pregnant Students’ Rights Act supporting student parents

The House of Representatives has passed H.R. 6359, the Pregnant Students’ Rights Act, which aims to protect the educational rights of pregnant students.