Targeting Trump: how Democrats plan to investigate the president if they win Congress Control of Congress after the 2026 midterm elections would give Democrats power to subpoena documents and testimony The Guardian - US · Oct 9
Trump DOJ Accused of Hiding FBI Interview With Epstein-Linked Banker as Senator Demands Release of Records Sen Ron Wyden accuses the DOJ and FBI of withholding an Epstein-linked banker's FBI interview and demands release of the records. International Business Times UK · Sep 30
HHS Denies Kennedy Kept Gardasil Lawsuit Stake as Senators Question Fee Transfer to His Former Law Firm HHS says Robert F. Kennedy Jr. kept no stake in Gardasil lawsuits. Four senators ask why his fee interest went to Wisner Baum instead of his son. Medical Daily · Sep 28
Chris Klomp Clears Senate Finance 15 to 12, Moving Closer to Overseeing Daily HHS Vaccine and Medicare Work Senate Finance advanced Chris Klomp for HHS deputy secretary by a vote of 15 to 12, sending him to a full Senate vote. What the No. 2 post means for families. Medical Daily · Sep 25
Senate Republicans block Democratic effort to end US war with Iran GOP stymies House-passed war powers resolution as conflict passes 200-day mark with 19 US service members killed The Guardian - US · Sep 24
Senate Finance approves Klomp nomination for HHS deputy The Senate Finance Committee on Thursday approved the nomination of Chris Klomp to serve as deputy secretary of Health and Human Services, which would make him second in command to Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., in a 15-12 vote. Klomp has risen through the ranks of the Trump administration, most… Roll Call · Sep 24
Senator shreds Trump’s ‘super intelligence’ with edgy two-word retort to his AI rebrand IN FOCUS: Trump’s attempts to rebrand AI are drawing mockery and concern, Eric Garcia writes. It’s a preview of how the issue will be debated on Congress depending how the midterms shakeout The Independent UK · Sep 23
Oregon student remains stuck in South Korea over mental health episode that caused damage worth $170; he is out of prison but country bans his exit A 20-year-old engineering student from Portland, Oregon, remained stuck in South Korea months after he was arrested during what his family described as a mental health crisis. Although a South Korean court acquitted him after finding that he lacked criminal responsibility, a prosecutor's appeal and an exit restriction have prevented… The Times of India · Sep 21
Flights resume across US north-east after FAA communications failure Thousands of flights were delayed or canceled after a primary line failed and a backup fiber-optic cable was severed The Guardian - US · Sep 21
In the Name of Tax Fairness, Politicians Propose Special Tax Penalties on Data Centers State and federal policymakers are attempting to exclude data centers from run-of-the-mill tax exemptions. Reason · Sep 18
Where Did Venezuela's $13 Billion in Oil Money Go? Senate Democrats Want Answers Three senators demand answers on $13B+ in Venezuelan oil revenue Washington won't explain, as new remittance rules hang in the balance. Latin Times · Sep 18
HHS Deputy Nominee Calls MMR the Most Effective Measles Tool as U.S. Cases Reach 3,294 This Year HHS deputy nominee Chris Klomp told senators that MMR is the best measles defense as U.S. cases hit 3,294. What it means for parents now. Medical Daily · Sep 17
US lawmakers urge secretive British court to open up about Apple case Democrat Ron Wyden and Republican Warren Davidson tell investigatory powers tribunal that secrecy over encrypted data case is ‘needlessly’ straining US-UK relations The Guardian - US · Sep 11
Three Indian companies under US Senators' scanner for data 'theft' allegations US Senators have urged action against three India-based companies for alleged hacking. These firms reportedly stole data from thousands of Americans and US companies. Investigations suggest widespread hacking targeting private equity and pharmaceutical firms. The companies also allegedly used foreign courts to censor reporting and silence criticism. Senators want these… The Economic Times · Sep 10
The Economic Times · Sep 5 US-Iran war: American military disables ad trackers on devices amid Middle East targeting reports US military branches have disabled advertising trackers on various devices. This action follows reports of location data targeting American forces in the Middle East. The Air Force and Special Operations Command confirmed disabling these identifiers on their systems. The Army also stated that mobile device advertising IDs were disabled earlier…
International Business Times · Sep 4 Ad Tracking Devices Are Reportedly Being Used To Target U.S. Forces In The Middle East. Troops Are Taking Measures. The Air Force told Senator Ron Wyden that it took such measures two months ago, while the U.S. Special Operations Command did so "recently."
TechRadar · Sep 3 US Senator demands NSA update VPN guidance over foreign spying risks A new congressional memo warns that standard, single-hop VPNs might not be enough to stop foreign intelligence from tracking your digital footprint.
The Guardian - US · Sep 1 US lawmakers demand investigation into Trump administration’s secret surveillance of Americans Exclusive: Two congressmembers respond to revelations of government snooping on journalists, non-profits and unions
Fortune · Sep 1 A new bill would tax AI tokens to fund jobs if the technology causes mass unemployment Revenue from a proposed excise tax would fund housing construction, infrastructure, childcare, and elder care as automation spreads.
Salon · Aug 27 Senator calls for probe of RFK's lies Meanwhile, Republican efforts to prosecute Dr. Anthony Fauci for contempt of Congress have hit a wall
The Independent UK · Aug 27 RFK Jr told Congress a trip to Samoa had ‘nothing to do with vaccines.’ A letter from 2019 says otherwise In a newly-obtained letter to Samoa’s prime minister, RFK Jr. used the words ‘vaccine’ or ‘vaccination’ eight times
The Economic Times · Aug 25 US lawmakers want Trump to cut the spy supply chain to China, Russia In a bid to strengthen national security, lawmakers are urging the Trump administration to curb American citizen involvement with Chinese and Russian intelligence agencies. Although a 2018 law prohibited military intelligence collaboration, civilian agencies continue to operate without strict oversight. This situation raises alarms about foreign agencies hiring U.S. consultants…
The Independent UK · Aug 20 US agency under scrutiny after watchdog warns of forced labor in Dominican Republic U.S. Customs and Border Protection faces criticism after a watchdog group warns that forced labor persists on sugarcane fields in the Dominican Republic
Kiplinger · Aug 11 The 'Mega IRA' Cap Is Back: What High Earners Should Watch in 2026 New rules could force high-income savers to withdraw "excess" retirement funds. Here is why the bill matters — even if it doesn't pass immediately.
Roll Call · Aug 11 When campaign rivals become Senate colleagues ANALYSIS — There might be some awkwardness for Michigan’s and Ohio’s Senate delegations next year. If Michigan Republican Mike Rogers and Ohio Democrat Sherrod Brown win in November, they’ll be serving alongside the senators who defeated them in 2024. But, surprisingly, such scenarios aren’t entirely unusual. We’ve had more than…