Congress

Can Congress Root Out Fraud in Federal Agencies?

The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee is convening a hearing on fraud—a topic that has become a rallying point across party lines...

Government Operations

Meryl Harold Promoted to Chief of Staff in Rep. Ross's Office

Meryl Harold has been named Chief of Staff in the office of Rep. Deborah K. Ross, the North Carolina Democrat representing the 2nd Congressional District....

Congress

Senate Intelligence Committee To Hold Closed Meeting

The Senate Intelligence Committee is scheduled to receive a closed briefing on classified intelligence matters on July 14, 2026, as the committee navigates...

Congress

Supreme Court's FY2027 Budget Under Congressional Questioning

The Supreme Court's fiscal year 2027 budget estimates face scrutiny from Congress as the judicial branch seeks funding for operations amid broader questions...

Government Operations

Federal Reserve's Inflation Control Strategy Under Scrutiny

The Federal Reserve is facing a critical moment on inflation that will shape the economic outlook for the rest of 2026. With price pressures remaining...

Congress

Supreme Court Justices To Defend $225 Million Budget

Two sitting Supreme Court justices are appearing before Congress this week to defend a budget request that would send more than $225 million to the nation's...

Government Operations

Rep. Wittman Promotes Miranda to Deputy Chief of Staff

Nicolle Miranda has been promoted to Deputy Chief of Staff, Operations in the office of Rep. Robert J. Wittman, marking a significant advancement in her...

Congress

Frank DeBrosse Named Chief of Staff to Rep. Michael Turner

Frank DeBrosse has been promoted to Chief of Staff for Rep. Michael R. Turner, marking a significant congressional staff movement within the Ohio...

Government Operations

Chase Schoellhorn Promoted to Press Secretary for Rep. Luna

Chase Schoellhorn has been promoted to Press Secretary for Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL-13), a position he began on June 1, 2026. The House staff changes in...

Congress

Kathee Facchiano Becomes Special Assistant to House Committee

Kathee Facchiano has been hired as Special Assistant to the House Energy and Commerce Committee, beginning her role on June 1, 2026. The position marks a...

Congress

Tyler Owens Joins Sen. Thune's Office as Senior Adviser and Counsel

Tyler Owens has taken on a new role as Senior Adviser and Counsel in the office of Sen. John Thune, the South Dakota Republican. Owens began his position on...

Government Operations

McDermottPlus Ends Preventive Medicine Research Institute Representation

McDermottPlus LLC filed a lobbying disclosure termination with the Preventive Medicine Research Institute on July 6, 2026, ending a representation that...

Government Operations

Congressional Absenteeism Rates Draw Attention in the 119th Congress

U.S. House members carry a fundamental obligation: show up, cast votes, and represent the people who sent them to Washington. But congressional absenteeism...

Government Operations

Federal Aid Flows Slowly as Puerto Rico's Grid Recovery Lags

Puerto Rico's electricity grid remains crippled nearly a decade after a catastrophic hurricane, with billions in federal aid sitting largely unspent while...

Government Operations

DOE's Nuclear Waste Cleanup Locked Into Costly Solutions Before Alternatives Evaluated

The Department of Energy's nuclear waste cleanup programs are locked into expensive solutions before alternatives are properly evaluated, according to a...

Government Operations

Ed Buckham Concludes Tenure as Chief of Staff

Ed Buckham Chief of Staff to Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has concluded his tenure in that position, marking a significant transition in the Georgia 14th...

Government Operations

Nicole Marquez Promoted to Scheduling Director for Sen. Warnock

Nicole Marquez Warnock has been promoted to Scheduling Director in the personal office of Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-GA), effective January 1, 2026. [1,2] The...