Government Operations

Idle Navy Subs Could Cost $3.1 Billion In Maintenance Delays

The U.S. Navy's attack submarine fleet faces a mounting crisis that threatens operational readiness while draining billions in taxpayer dollars on idle...

Legislation

Energy Department Proposes New Test for Energy Standards

The Department of Energy faces mounting pressure to reshape how it sets appliance and equipment efficiency standards under the Energy Policy and...

Government Operations

VA Faces Congressional Scrutiny Over Troubled EHR Modernization

Congress is preparing to scrutinize the Veterans Affairs' troubled effort to overhaul its electronic health record system, which has consumed far more money...

Space

GAO Warns DOD Is Missing Opportunities to Use Commercial Space Data

A recent GAO report released on August 27, 2026, found that the Department of Defense is underutilizing commercial space data and related services that...

Public Lands

House Panel Examines Cyber Threats and Rising Water Costs

Water and wastewater sector utility companies in at least seven states reported cybersecurity incidents to the FBI since July 27, 2026, and some of that...

Ethics

House Moves Toward Floor Vote on Censure of Rep. Edwards

The House is moving toward a floor vote on a resolution to formally censure Representative Edwards, one of the most serious disciplinary actions Congress...

Government Operations

FEMA Council Proposes Private Market Shift for Flood Insurance

The Trump administration's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Review Council, established by Executive Order 14180 in January 2025, has released a...

Government Operations

NASA Shifts Artemis Focus To Lunar Base Amid Provider Delays

Congress provided $6.7 billion for Orion, Gateway, and SLS through the FY2025 reconciliation law (P.L. 119-21), available through FY2032, and NASA requested...

Government Operations

Olivet University Enters Lobbying Arena on Homeland Security

The university is now engaging in federal advocacy on Homeland Security matters, though the filing contained no specific legislation or detailed policy...

Public Lands

Water Systems Face Widespread Cyber Vulnerabilities

Attackers remotely accessed internet-facing devices, changed IP addresses and passwords, and caused utilities to lose monitoring and control capabilities. A...

Government Operations

GAOA's Land Restoration Fund Faces $46.2B Maintenance Backlog

Total deferred maintenance across the five LRF-beneficiary agencies increased approximately $19.4 billion (75%) from FY2020 to FY2025, reaching an estimated...

Government Operations

Army Corps' CAPs Receive $33.1M Despite Budget Request for Zero

The Trump administration's fiscal 2026 budget request excludes all funding for the Army Corps of Engineers' Continuing Authorities Programs (CAPs), a move...

Government Operations

TikTok Restructuring Leaves Questions Over ByteDance and PRC Ties

A Congressional Research Service analysis of TikTok's restructuring reveals persistent questions about PRC control despite the platform's U.S. ownership...

Congress

Labor Department's Deregulation Agenda Faces House Hearing

An Education and Workforce Committee hearing titled 'Less Red Tape, More Opportunity: Unleashing American Workers And Job Creators' was scheduled for...

Legislation

Subcommittee Will Examine Renewal of USPTO Fee Authority

Section 4 of the SUCCESS Act amended section 10(i)(2) to provide that the Director's authority to set or adjust any fee under section 10 will end on...

Congress

Rules Committee Will Weigh Proposed House Procedure Changes

The House Rules Committee will hold a procedural hearing on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 that offers members a chance to propose changes to the chamber's...

Government Operations

USPS Mail-In Ballot Rule Faces Legal And Operational Challenges

A new USPS final rule titled "Ballot Mail for Federal Elections" issued on August 26, 2026, requires states to submit voter participation lists to a...