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President marks eighth anniversary of US recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital

On December 6, 2025, the President of the United States issued a message marking the eighth anniversary of the official recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.


Two Virginia men charged with destroying federal databases while working as contractors

Two men from Virginia have been arrested for allegedly conspiring to destroy government databases managed by a federal contractor, according to the Department of Justice. “These defendants abused their positions as federal contractors to attack...


Labor and Education Departments streamline workforce development initiatives

The U.S. Departments of Labor and Education have reported progress in their joint efforts to streamline federal workforce development programs.


Weekend Interview: Jon Bergner Targets Foreign-Funded Lawsuits and America’s Rising ‘Tort Tax’

Americans live in a litigious society where class-action notices, settlement emails, and soaring verdicts keep appearing.


ICE announces arrests of individuals convicted of violent crimes across multiple states

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has reported the arrest of several individuals across the United States who have been convicted of serious crimes such as child rape, sexual assault by a relative, armed robbery, and aggravated...


ICE arrests multiple individuals convicted or charged with serious crimes over Thanksgiving weekend

During the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) carried out a series of arrests targeting individuals described as some of the most serious criminal illegal aliens in the country.


DHS offers free flights home and cash incentive for voluntary departures

Those who are in the United States without legal status now have the option to return to their home countries for free and receive a $1,000 payment through a new program announced by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).


Chairman Nehls addresses advanced air mobility industry progress at congressional hearing

Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX) delivered opening remarks at a hearing titled “America Builds: The State of the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Industry.” Nehls began by welcoming Ranking Member Andre Carson to his new role on the...


House subcommittees to hold hearings on Truman Scholarship bias and student privacy

The House Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development, chaired by Rep. Burgess Owens (R-UT), will hold a hearing titled "Public Funds, Private Politics: Examining Bias in the Truman Scholarship Program" at 10:15 a.m. on Wednesday,...


House subcommittee examines class action lawsuits affecting worker retirement plans

The Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee convened a hearing titled “Pension Predators: Stopping Class Action Abuse Against Workers’ Retirement” to address concerns about the impact of class action lawsuits on retirement savings.


House subcommittee reviews multiple bills aimed at improving online safety for children

At a hearing held in Washington, D.C., Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade, addressed legislative efforts aimed at protecting children and teenagers online.


House subcommittee examines threats facing U.S. electric grid

Congressman Bob Latta, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy, opened a hearing in Washington, D.C. focused on how the electric industry is responding to cyber and physical threats against the nation’s power grid.


House Small Business Committee announces two December hearings

The House Committee on Small Business has released its schedule for hearings to be held in December.


Transportation and Infrastructure Committee schedules markup for updated roster approval

The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee will hold a markup session to approve an updated committee roster.


House subcommittee holds hearing on bills aimed at child online safety

Today, Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade, led a legislative hearing in Washington, D.C. focused on protecting children and teens online.


House Judiciary leaders seek FBI data on cartel activity in tribal areas

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan and Representative Harriet Hageman have sent a letter to Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Kash Patel, seeking information about the impact of current border policies on crime and cartel...


House Small Business Committee schedules hearing on crime impact for small businesses

The House Committee on Small Business is set to hold a hearing titled “Main Street Under Attack: The Cost of Crime on Small Businesses” on Tuesday, December 2, at 10:00 AM ET.


House Budget Committee schedules Member Day Hearing for December 3

The House Committee on the Budget has announced it will hold a "Member Day Hearing" on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at 10:15 AM.


House subcommittee to examine class action lawsuits affecting workers' retirement

The Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions will hold a hearing tomorrow at 10:15 a.m. The session is titled “Pension Predators: Stopping Class Action Abuse Against Workers’ Retirement.” Representative Rick Allen (R-GA) chairs the...


House Energy and Commerce Committee schedules hearings on online safety and electric grid security

The House Committee on Energy and Commerce is scheduled to hold two subcommittee hearings and a full committee markup this week in Washington, D.C. On Tuesday, December 2, 2025, the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade will convene...