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Senators seek answers from Aflac after cyberattack impacts patient data
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U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and Maggie Hassan have requested information from Aflac regarding a recent cyberattack on the company’s internal data systems.


Comer issues subpoena as part of House review into Epstein-Maxwell investigation
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House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) has announced updates regarding the committee’s ongoing review of the federal government’s investigation into Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.


Oversight committee investigates D.C. police over alleged manipulation of crime statistics
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House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) has opened an investigation into allegations that leadership within the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) in Washington, D.C., manipulated crime data to lower...


Oversight Committee requests DOJ update on illegal Chinese vape sales
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House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) has requested a briefing from the Department of Justice (DOJ) regarding the growing availability of illegal vapor products, mainly originating from China, being sold in the United States.


Mace questions use of AI by Hertz for car rental damage claims
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Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation Chair Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) has begun an inquiry into Hertz Global Holdings, Inc.’s use of artificial intelligence technology for assessing car rental damages.


Comer questions credibility of former Biden spokesman's statements on president's mental fitness
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House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) released a statement following a transcribed interview with Ian Sams, the former spokesman for the Biden White House Counsel’s Office.


Cassidy highlights worker-focused legislation during tour of Louisiana alligator farm
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Last week, Fox Business accompanied U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and Department of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer on a tour of the Walls Alligator Farm in Springfield,...


House Judiciary Committee seeks input from major sports leagues on broadcast blackouts
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The House Judiciary Committee has requested briefings from the leaders of the four major U.S. professional sports leagues regarding their roles in sports broadcasting markets and the use of "blackout" exemptions.


Major U.S. hospitals halt pediatric gender transition services after new federal directives
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U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, has announced that several major hospital systems and health providers in the United States have stopped offering gender transition...


Comer launches probe into California high-speed rail project funding
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House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) has initiated an investigation into the federal funding provided to the California High-Speed Rail Authority.


Markey hosts session with Massachusetts innovators on impact of federal cuts
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Ranking Member Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) held a listening session at The Engine at MIT in Cambridge, Massachusetts, to discuss the effects of federal policy changes on small businesses in the research and innovation sectors.


FDA approves first GLP-1 drug for serious liver disease affecting millions
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U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), who chairs the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, welcomed the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s approval of the first GLP-1 drug for patients with metabolic-associated...


Cassidy commends response as West Texas measles outbreak declared over
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The Texas Department of State Health Services has officially declared the end of the measles outbreak in West Texas, with no new cases reported in more than 42 days across affected counties. U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), who chairs the...


House Oversight Committee receives DOJ response on Epstein records subpoena
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The U.S. Department of Justice has notified the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform that it will begin providing records related to Jeffrey Epstein to the committee this week.


USPS faces press to reevaluate fleet contract amid delivery delays
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As the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) struggles to modernize its aging mail truck fleet, critics are calling the Biden-era $10 billion electric vehicle (EV) plan a failure, pointing instead to veteran-owned Morgan Olson as a ready, American-made alternative.


US lawmakers voice concerns over EU’s Digital Services Act and global free speech
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US lawmakers have raised concerns about the European Union's Digital Services Act (DSA) and its potential impact on free speech, following a series of meetings and interviews during their recent visit to Europe.


House Judiciary leaders voice concern over EU digital regulations after overseas meetings
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A bipartisan delegation from the House Judiciary Committee, led by Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH), traveled to Brussels, London, and Dublin for meetings with European Union and United Kingdom officials, American businesses operating in Europe, and...


Senate Aging Committee examines rising financial fraud against seniors
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The U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging recently held a field hearing in Florida to address the increasing risks of scams and financial fraud targeting older Americans.


Ernst recognizes Dutchman’s Store as Iowa small business of the week
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U.S. Senator Joni Ernst, who serves as Chair of the Senate Small Business Committee, has named Dutchman’s Store in Van Buren County as her Small Business of the Week.


Comer supports Trump's move for stronger law enforcement measures in Washington
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House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) has expressed support for President Trump’s recent actions to address crime in Washington, D.C. The White House announced the activation of the D.C. National Guard and federalization of the...