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Jimmy Lai, the founder and former chairman of Apple Daily, was found guilty on charges brought by Hong Kong prosecutors.

House subcommittees schedule hearing with tech firms on cybersecurity threats

Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Chairman Andy Ogles (R-TN) and Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability Chairman Josh Brecheen (R-OK) have announced a joint hearing scheduled for Wednesday, December...

House subcommittee reviews VA’s electronic health record modernization before Michigan rollout

Rep. Tom Barrett, Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Technology Modernization, opened an oversight hearing today to review the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM)...

House advances bills on wildfire mitigation, conservation, and Arkansas community support

The U.S. House of Representatives has moved forward with 11 bills aimed at improving conservation, wildfire mitigation, and supporting local communities.

House Small Business Committee schedules hearing on SBA disaster assistance program

The House Committee on Small Business is scheduled to hold a hearing titled “American Resilience: Examining the SBA Disaster Assistance Program.” The hearing will take place on Tuesday, December 16th at 10:00 AM ET in the Hearing Room, 2360...

House passes two bills aimed at improving efficiency in federal workforce

The House of Representatives has passed two bills aimed at improving efficiency within the federal workforce.

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...

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.

Blumenthal criticizes plan for major job cuts at Department of Veterans Affairs