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...
Mexican Cartels' Global Expansion Exposes U.S. Enforcement Gaps
Why it matters: Mexican drug cartels have evolved from border smugglers into global criminal empires operating in over 40 countries, and the Trump...
Trump's Wildlife Nominee Grilled on Conservation Experience
Why it matters: Kevin Lilly, President Trump's nominee for Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks, faced tough questioning on his lack of...
House Subcommittee Looks At Data Modernization
How Americans access the laws, votes, and records that govern them is about to get a rare public airing. The House Administration Committee's Subcommittee...
House Investigates Medicaid Fraud
Why It Matters: The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held a Medicaid program integrity hearing on June 25, 2026, to...
Senate Grills Trafficking Office Pick Over Staffing Cuts
Why it matters: The Senate Foreign Relations Committee held a congressional hearing on ambassadorial nominations on June 25, 2026, to examine Barbara...
Senate Confirms DC Court Hearing Amid Judicial Crisis
Why it matters: The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee held a hearing on eight nominations to the DC Superior Court and DC Court of...
Committee Examines Military Drug Overcharge Allegations
A Senate hearing on the TRICARE pharmacy program is set to examine whether military families are paying more for drugs than they should. The core issue:...
Congress Examines Illegal Spending Freeze
Democrats on the House Appropriations Committee have alleged that OMB Director Russell Vought and the Office of Management and Budget are illegally...
House Subcommittee Discusses Protection For Veteran Burials
A House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee hearing on veterans cemetery operations arrives as the Department of Veterans Affairs grapples with contract...
Breaking Trust: Congress Debates Parental Rights in Schools
Why it Matters: The House Education and Workforce Committee's June 10, 2026, hearing, "Breaking Trust: Attacks On Parental Rights, Inappropriate Content,...
Senate Judiciary Weighs Blanche's Controversial Acting Record
The Senate Judiciary Committee is holding a judicial nominations hearing this week as the chamber prepares to confirm Todd Blanche as Attorney General. The...
F-35 Crisis: Pentagon Strategy Accountability Hearing
The F-35 program is in crisis. [GAP] The Defense Department's most expensive weapons system is now delivering less than half its promised capability, even...
Territories Fight Back as Senate Hears Federal Cuts Crisis
Five territorial governors testified before Congress on June 17, 2026, as the Trump administration's Medicaid cuts and solar funding cancellations threaten...
USPS Is Set to Run Out of Funds Within 12 Months
The U.S. Postal Service faces a financial cliff. [GAP] With cash reserves projected to run out within 12 months and cumulative losses topping $109 billion...
Small Business Administration Faces Questions on Startup Support
The Small Business Administration faces existential questions about its ability to support startups and scale-ups. [GAP] A 33 percent budget cut, the...
Senate Clashes Over SBA Cuts at Small Business Hearing
Why it matters: The Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship convened on June 17, 2026, to examine small business entrepreneurship across...
Senate Set to Vote on OMB Deputy Director
Hal Duncan, President Trump's pick to lead the Office of Management and Budget as Deputy Director, refused to rule out using controversial impoundment...