U.S. Congress

False Scientific Research Becomes Congress’s Latest Fraud Crackdown

Lawmakers are increasing scrutiny of federally funded scientific research, warning that fraud and weak oversight could undermine both taxpayer dollars…

2 months ago

Chip Roy Breaks With the Crowd, Calls ROAD to Housing Act a Red Flag

While many lawmakers on both sides of the aisle expressed frustration over President Donald Trump's decision to block the 21st…

2 months ago

Texas Awards $22 Million to Strengthen Power Grid in Panhandle

Governor Greg Abbott announced more than $22 million in Texas Energy Fund grants for North Plains Electric Cooperative to improve…

2 months ago

SCOTUS Ruling Allows Trump Administration to End TPS for Syria and Haiti

The Supreme Court ruled in a 6-3 vote Thursday in Mullin v. Doe the Trump administration can end Temporary Protected…

2 months ago

Texas SNAP Error Rate Exceeds Federal Threshold, Could Trigger Penalties

Texas recorded a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payment error rate of 9.34% in fiscal year 2025, well above the…

2 months ago

Home Care Cuts For Veterans Spark Concern Among Texas Democrats

A group of Texas Democrats in the House of Representatives is calling on the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to…

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'Turning Trash into Treasure’: Lawmakers Eye Domestic Critical Mineral Supply

The global race for energy innovation is heating up on Capitol Hill, with lawmakers and federal agencies now exploring new…

2 months ago

Congress Faces High-Stakes Vote on Historic Defense Budget

With the end of the summer session approaching, Congress is racing to resolve a long list of priorities, including the…

2 months ago

U.S. Appeals Court Allows Trump Administration to Expedite Deportations Nationwide

A federal appeals court ruled on Tuesday the Trump administration can resume an expedited deportation process nationwide for those not…

2 months ago

Trump Cancels Signing of Major Housing Act, Demands SAVE Act

The long-anticipated 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, a bipartisan housing reform package, appeared poised to reach President Donald Trump’s…

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