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Hanukkah celebrations restricted for Jewish community in China

This weekend marks the start of Hanukkah, an important Jewish holiday observed globally.


House Oversight Committee alleges manipulation of DC police crime data by outgoing chief

The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform has released an interim staff report alleging that Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) Chief Pamela A. Smith pressured commanders to manipulate crime data in Washington, D.C. The report is...


U.S. Secret Service highlights security role at Army-Navy Game in December 2025

The U.S. Secret Service posted updates on December 13-14, 2025 about their role in securing the annual Army-Navy Game.


U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement highlights recent arrests and calls for public engagement

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement posted several updates on December 14, 2025 regarding recent deportations and arrests of individuals convicted of serious crimes.


CBP highlights rescue operation, K9 teams, and arrest involving Tren de Aragua member

U.S. Customs and Border Protection posted updates on December 14, 2025 about agent rescues, K9 team efforts in contraband detection, and an arrest involving a Venezuelan criminal group member.


CBP issues statements on unaccompanied minors and voluntary departure via Home app

CBP published a series of posts on December 13-14, 2025 about protecting unaccompanied minors at the border under the Trump administration and promoting voluntary departure for undocumented immigrants through its Home app.


House subcommittee advances seven bills reforming clean air act permitting

Several bills aimed at reforming the permitting process under the Clean Air Act were advanced by the House Subcommittee on Environment, chaired by Congressman Gary Palmer (AL-06).


House subcommittee considers seven bills aimed at updating clean air act

Congressman Gary Palmer, who chairs the Subcommittee on Environment, delivered an opening statement at a markup session in Washington, D.C., where seven bills aimed at reforming aspects of the Clean Air Act were discussed.


Congressional subcommittees examine role of technology in reducing US healthcare costs

A joint hearing was held by the Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs and the Subcommittee on Health Care and Financial Services to discuss the impact of technology on healthcare affordability in the United States.


Grothman highlights need for technology-driven solutions to lower US healthcare costs

Subcommittee on Health Care and Financial Services Chairman Glenn Grothman (R-Wis.) opened a joint hearing focused on the role of technology in reducing health care costs.


Hearing examines role of technology in reducing U.S. healthcare costs

Subcommittee Chairman Eric Burlison (R-Mo.) opened a joint hearing of the Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs and the Subcommittee on Health Care and Financial Services to examine how technology can help lower...


House subcommittee examines role of technology in combating human trafficking

Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation Chairwoman Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) opened a hearing today focused on the use of technology to address human trafficking.


Owens subcommittee to hold hearing on learning and employment records for workforce development

The Higher Education and Workforce Development Subcommittee, led by Rep. Burgess Owens (R-UT), will conduct a hearing on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at 10:15 a.m. The session is titled “Building a Talent Marketplace: How LERs Empower Workers and...


House considers bill aimed at reforming clean water act permitting

Legislation aimed at streamlining the permitting process under the Clean Water Act (CWA) is set to be considered by the U.S. House of Representatives this week.


House considers PERMIT Act as industry groups back Clean Water Act reforms

The House of Representatives is set to consider H.R. 3898, known as the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act.


House subcommittee schedules hearing on challenges facing American youth sports

The Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education will hold a hearing to discuss challenges facing youth sports in the United States.


House Energy and Commerce Committee schedules hearings on environment and online child protection

The House Committee on Energy and Commerce has scheduled a series of meetings this week, including one full committee hearing and two subcommittee markups.


Chief Michael W. Banks details arrests and security measures along southwest U.S.-Mexico border

Chief Michael W. Banks shared updates via X on several law enforcement actions at the U.S.-Mexico border between December 12-13, including arrests for assaulting agents and use of false documents by migrants.


Casey O. Durst promotes CBP Home app for voluntary departures; marks National Guard anniversary

EAC Casey O. Durst announced new features for voluntary departures via the CBP Home app in posts dated December 12-13, 2025, while also commemorating the anniversary of the U.S. National Guard's founding


NFIB files amicus brief urging Supreme Court action on property seizure compensation

NFIB has submitted an amicus brief to the United States Supreme Court in the case of Michael Pung v. Isabella County, Michigan.