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Scimeca on SEC Chief Gary Gensler: ‘We're trying to invite him out the door and maybe get a singer and carolers or a chorus of people to join us’
Consumer Action for a Strong Economy (CASE), a business advocacy group, has launched a six-figure advertising campaign aimed at removing Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler.
By Kyle Barnett | Nov 16, 2024
Virginia Foxx criticizes education department over third audit failure
Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx expressed strong criticism towards the U.S. Department of Education following the release of its audit results.
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Homeland Security bill targets border security, fentanyl crisis with increased funding
By Federal Newswire | Nov 13, 2024
The U.S. Senate has unveiled the Fiscal Year 2025 Homeland Security Appropriations Act, which allocates $66.16 billion in discretionary funding for a variety of national security priorities.
Jordan and Loudermilk demand record preservation from special counsel
By Federal Newswire | Nov 10, 2024
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan and Representative Barry Loudermilk have sent a letter to Special Counsel Jack Smith.
U.S. wholesale electricity prices up 72% during Biden Administration
By Federal Newswire reports | Oct 31, 2024
U.S. electricity prices have significantly increased for all sectors of the economy during the Biden Administration, according to a new study.
U.S. bipartisan delegation visits Middle East for defense talks
By Federal Newswire | Oct 31, 2024
Amid escalating threats and instability in the Middle East, House Appropriations Chairman Tom Cole led a bipartisan delegation to strengthen U.S. defense and partnerships with allies in the region.
House Judiciary Committee releases report on alleged interference before 2020 election
By Federal Newswire | Oct 31, 2024
The House Judiciary Committee, along with its Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government, has released an interim report titled "Election Interference: How the FBI 'Prebunked' A True Story About the Biden Family's...
Former employee of organization that received over $500 million through federal tax credit program now manages the same program
By Federal Newswire reports | Oct 29, 2024
The program manager of a federal tax credit program is the former employee of an organization that has received more than a half-billion dollars from that same tax credit program.
House committee criticizes Biden-Harris immigration court practices
By Federal Newswire | Oct 25, 2024
Today, the House Judiciary Committee and its Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement released an interim report titled "Quiet Amnesty: How the Biden-Harris Administration Uses the Nation’s Immigration Courts to Advance An Open-Borders Agenda." The report alleges that nearly 1 million illegal aliens have been allowed to remain in the U.S. indefinitely due to administrative actions by the Biden-Harris Administration.
Lawmakers question FTC Chair Lina Khan over possible Hatch Act violations
By Federal Newswire | Oct 24, 2024
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan and Senate Judiciary Subcommittee Ranking Member Mike Lee have sent a letter to Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina Khan. The letter raises concerns about potential violations of the Hatch Act, specifically regarding Khan's travel to events with Democratic congressional candidates.
Senate Republicans demand answers on Afghan national's vetting process
By Federal Newswire | Oct 18, 2024
Republican members of the Senate Judiciary Committee are seeking answers from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regarding the vetting process for Afghan national Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi. Recent media reports suggest Tawhedi, who was arrested in connection with a plot to carry out a violent attack on behalf of ISIS in the United States on Election Day, was not vetted for a special immigrant visa as previously claimed by the Biden-Harris Justice Department.
New video series sheds light on U.S. appropriations process
By Federal Newswire | Oct 7, 2024
Today, a new video series titled "Appropriations 101" was highlighted, featuring Interior and Environment Subcommittee Chairman Mike Simpson (R-ID). The initiative aims to provide insights into the appropriations process by bringing together key members of the committee. The first episode features Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK), where both discuss the development and passage of 12 bills each fiscal year.
House Republicans question VA healthcare budget shortfall
By Federal Newswire | Oct 4, 2024
This week, two prominent House Republicans addressed a letter to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Denis McDonough. The correspondence, from Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Subcommittee Chairman John Carter (R-TX) and House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Mike Bost (R-IL), concerns a reported $12 billion healthcare budget shortfall within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA).
Senator Murray calls for bipartisan talks on full-year funding bills
By Federal Newswire | Oct 3, 2024
U.S. Senator Patty Murray, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, addressed the Senate floor today ahead of the consideration of a continuing resolution. She called on her colleagues to engage in serious bipartisan and bicameral negotiations to pass full-year funding bills before year-end.
Chairman Jim Jordan seeks answers from DHS on Ohio voter verification
By Federal Newswire | Sep 27, 2024
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) has sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, seeking information about DHS's non-compliance with Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose's requests for federal citizenship information. This information is needed to verify the citizenship status of registered voters in Ohio.
House GOP chairmen demand release of unclassified Ukraine strategy
By Federal Newswire | Sep 25, 2024
On September 25, 2024, several U.S. Representatives called for the Biden-Harris Administration to release an unclassified version of its Ukraine strategy. The demand was made by Tom Cole (R-OK), Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee; Ken Calvert (R-CA), Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense; Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL), Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs; Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee; Michael McCaul (R-TX), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs...
Tom Cole addresses need for continuing resolution before fiscal year end
By Federal Newswire | Sep 23, 2024
House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) addressed the Rules Committee today regarding H.R. 9747, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025. He emphasized the necessity of keeping the government operational to serve the American people.
Chairman Jordan launches inquiry into alleged Iranian hacking of Trump campaign
By Federal Newswire | Sep 21, 2024
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) has initiated an inquiry into allegations that Iran hacked President Trump's campaign to support the Biden-Harris campaigns. In a letter sent to Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Christopher Wray, Jordan requested an unclassified briefing on the matter.
Chairman Calvert criticizes Navy's handling of shipbuilding program
By Federal Newswire | Sep 19, 2024
Washington, D.C. – Ahead of a classified oversight briefing with Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro, Defense Subcommittee Chairman Ken Calvert (R-CA) released prepared remarks addressing the Navy's persistent delays and cost overruns in its shipbuilding program.
Tom Cole advocates for continuing resolution amid national challenges
By Federal Newswire | Sep 18, 2024
House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) addressed the House floor today, advocating for H.R. 9494, the Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2025.
