U.S. Congress

Jodey Arrington Leads Another Crackdown on Safety-Net Fraud

As conversations around fraud in safety-net programs continue, members of the House of Representatives are seeking to advance legislation that…

3 days ago

Troy Nehls Goes After Buyers Driving Child Trafficking

Last week, Representative Troy Nehls (R-TX) introduced legislation aimed at strengthening federal efforts to combat the trafficking and sexual exploitation…

3 days ago

Texas Immigration Crackdown Advances After Appeals Court Steps In, Clearing Senate Bill 4

A federal appeals court handed Texas a major legal victory Friday, allowing a first-of-its-kind state immigration enforcement law to take…

4 days ago

Beth Van Duyne Pushes to Expand Affordable Health Insurance Options

Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne (R) has introduced new legislation designed to expand healthcare coverage options for small businesses, self-employed workers,…

4 days ago

Dilley Detention Center Draws Renewed Scrutiny From Democrats

Last week, Representatives Joaquin Castro (D-TX), Nanette Barragán (D-CA) and Greg Stanton (D-AZ) initiated another oversight visit to the Dilley…

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New Bill Targets Data Centers to Track AI's Footprint

As AI-driven data centers expand across the country, members of Congress are seeking greater transparency regarding the impact on local…

4 days ago

Greg Casar Proposes 'AI Token Tax' to Combat Potential Job Losses

Representative Greg Casar (D-TX) is calling on Congress to act on artificial intelligence (AI), arguing that Washington has been too…

1 week ago

Texas Democrats See Wins and Losses in Reshaped Runoff Races

Tuesday’s runoff primary elections left many voters with mixed feelings, with some celebrating a win and others mourning a loss…

1 week ago

‘You’re a Target Now’: Pat Fallon Seeks Oversight Chair Role to Tighten Security

With Capitol Hill buzzing over growing cyberthreats from China, Representative Pat Fallon (R-TX) says he wants to help members of…

1 week ago

Federal Judge Refuses to Block Trump's Executive Order to Limit Mail Voting

A federal judge has refused to block Trump's Executive Order, which would limit mail voting and create voter lists, possibly…

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