U.S. Congress

Congress Wants Its Own AI, But Can It Trust the Data?

With AI becoming more common in research and policymaking, the Congressional Research Service (CRS) is asking Congress for $1.6 million…

2 weeks ago

Fraud, Funding and Politics Collide in Ongoing Medicaid Debate

A federal crackdown on alleged Medicaid fraud is intensifying scrutiny of state programs, with members of Congress divided over both…

2 weeks ago

SCOTUS Rules Federal Law Does Not Require Mail-In Ballots to Be Received by Election Day

The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 Monday that federal law does not require mail-in ballots to be received by Election Day.…

2 weeks ago

Congress Looks to Curb SNAP Fraud As Enrollment and Program Costs Climb

With the Department of Justice’s fraud takedown efforts ramping up over the past few months, members of Congress continue to…

2 weeks ago

Texas Lawmakers React After ICE Detains Nun Before Mass

South Texas lawmakers from both parties responded after Sister Letty Ugboaja, a Catholic nun, was detained by ICE while walking…

2 weeks ago

Texas Democrats Warn Ending TPS Could Upend Communities Everywhere

Following yesterday’s United States Supreme Court decision that would allow the Trump administration to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for…

3 weeks ago

Texas Lawmakers Urge Trump Administration to Intensify Fight Against Screwworm

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (R) and more than 20 members of the Texas congressional delegation are urging President Donald…

3 weeks ago

August Pfluger Moves for Transparency on Health Insurance Costs

Congressman August Pfluger (R) has introduced legislation that would require health insurers and Medicare Advantage plans to publicly disclose how…

3 weeks ago

Keith Self Calls for Senate to Pass SAVE Act

Congressman Keith Self (R) is urging the U.S. Senate to pass the SAVE Act, arguing that requiring proof of citizenship…

3 weeks ago

Vicente Gonzalez Backs Bipartisan Housing Package to Expand Affordable Housing

Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (D) voted for a bipartisan housing package aimed at increasing housing supply, reducing regulatory delays, and lowering…

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