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fromThe Verge
1 hour ago

The Senate is voting to save free IRS Direct File today

The Senate is set to vote on the IRS Direct File Act to reinstate free tax filing services for Americans.
#fisa
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago
US politics

Why Congress is fighting over a central tool of American surveillance

Section 702 of FISA is crucial for U.S. intelligence but raises concerns about privacy violations of American citizens.
fromThe Verge
5 days ago
SF politics

Congress can finally close a mass surveillance loophole - but will they?

Section 702 of FISA, allowing warrantless surveillance, faces potential reform as it is set to expire, amid bipartisan concerns over its misuse.
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
3 hours ago

House readies vote to renew FISA 702 without a warrant amendment

The House is set to reauthorize Section 702 of the FISA without a warrant requirement, despite concerns over privacy and Fourth Amendment rights.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
22 hours ago

Trump Demands GOP Pass FISA Bill Even Though He Was a Victim' of Worst and Most Illegal Abuse'

Trump urges GOP unity to pass a clean extension of FISA 702 despite claiming past abuses against him.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Why Congress is fighting over a central tool of American surveillance

Section 702 of FISA is crucial for U.S. intelligence but raises concerns about privacy violations of American citizens.
SF politics
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

Congress can finally close a mass surveillance loophole - but will they?

Section 702 of FISA, allowing warrantless surveillance, faces potential reform as it is set to expire, amid bipartisan concerns over its misuse.
#sexual-misconduct
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fromLGBTQ Nation
1 hour ago

AOC rips into House GOP for playing politics with sexual misconduct allegations: "Disgusting!" - LGBTQ Nation

House Republicans' response to sexual misconduct allegations is politically motivated, according to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 hours ago

Mike Johnson Vows to Exact Punishment' on Predators' in Congress Accused of Detestable' Sexual Misconduct

House Speaker Mike Johnson emphasizes strict measures against sexual misconduct in Congress following resignations of two members due to allegations.
NYC LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 hour ago

AOC rips into House GOP for playing politics with sexual misconduct allegations: "Disgusting!" - LGBTQ Nation

House Republicans' response to sexual misconduct allegations is politically motivated, according to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 hours ago

Mike Johnson Vows to Exact Punishment' on Predators' in Congress Accused of Detestable' Sexual Misconduct

House Speaker Mike Johnson emphasizes strict measures against sexual misconduct in Congress following resignations of two members due to allegations.
SF politics
fromAxios
1 day ago

Congress reaches the breaking point on its ethics crisis

Lawmakers are frustrated with the slow pace of the Ethics panel and are considering forcing expulsion votes.
Washington DC
fromNextgov.com
21 hours ago

House Dems: OPM 'omitted' employee departures from retirement backlog investigation

House Democrats criticize OPM for incomplete responses regarding the federal retirement backlog, which has exceeded 50,000 pending cases.
fromWIRED
2 hours ago

The US Government Will Ask Data Centers How Much Power They Use

"Americans deserve to know how much energy data centers are sucking up and what that's doing to their utility bills. The EIA's mandatory survey is an important first step towards holding data centers accountable, but people are hurting right now."
Environment
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Virginia joins a national effort to ensure only popular vote winners become president

Virginia joins the National Popular Vote Compact, increasing the total to 18 states and 222 electoral votes, aiming for a nationwide popular vote system.
Right-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
21 hours ago

Trump's new FBI budget targets LGBTQ+ "terrorists" to combat "gender extremism" - LGBTQ Nation

The Trump administration's NSPM-7 equates gender extremism with domestic terrorism, targeting transgender individuals and dissenting political beliefs.
Media industry
fromTruthout
2 days ago

Judge Strikes Down Updated Policy Restricting Journalists' Access to Pentagon

The Pentagon's interim policy restricting journalists' access was ruled unconstitutional by a federal judge, violating First Amendment press freedoms.
fromTheregister
2 days ago

Veterans Affairs software licensing under fire in GAO report

The VA identified its five most widely used software vendors with the highest quantity of licenses installed, but faced challenges in determining whether it was purchasing too many or too few of these software licenses.
Non-profit organizations
Higher education
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

Trump's Treasury is taking over millions of student-loan accounts. Obama tried this, and it didn't succeed.

The federal student-loan portfolio is being transferred to the Treasury Department, raising challenges for borrowers, especially those in default.
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Clark Howard Says Congress Passed a Law That Specifically Punished People for Giving Money to Charity

The law did not eliminate the charitable deduction in name. It rendered it functionally useless for anyone who does not already have enough deductions to clear the standard deduction threshold on their own.
Fundraising
Healthcare
fromTruthout
3 days ago

Trump Admin Seeks Sweeping Access to Federal Workers' Health Records

The Trump administration seeks access to detailed medical records of federal workers and retirees, raising concerns about privacy and data security.
fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago

SchadenFriday: Washington Gets TMZ'd

With Congress again out for recess-instead of, say, working to end the partial government shutdown or doing something, anything, when the president threatens war crimes-one media organization had the savvy, gall, and, okay, shamelessness to deputize us all as honorary paparazzi.
Podcast
Retirement
fromFortune
5 days ago

The next generation of senators has a ticking time bomb in their lap: Social Security's insolvency, without a plan for national debt | Fortune

Social Security and Medicare face imminent funding crises, with deadlines for Congress to address these issues approaching rapidly.
US politics
fromSecurityWeek
7 hours ago

Trump Urges Extending Foreign Surveillance Program as Some Lawmakers Push for US Privacy Protections

Congress is reauthorizing a program allowing warrantless surveillance of foreigners, raising concerns about civil liberties and privacy for Americans.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

House Dem Accused of Stealing $5M Could Face Expulsion

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick faces expulsion vote after being found guilty of ethics violations and charged with stealing $5 million in relief funds.
#25th-amendment
US politics
fromTruthout
2 hours ago

Raskin Proposes New Health Panel for POTUS Fitness Under 25th Amendment

New legislation aims to simplify the process of removing a president due to health issues under the 25th Amendment.
US politics
fromTruthout
2 hours ago

Raskin Proposes New Health Panel for POTUS Fitness Under 25th Amendment

New legislation aims to simplify the process of removing a president due to health issues under the 25th Amendment.
#congress
SF politics
fromABC News
7 hours ago

Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales resign from Congress

Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales resigned from Congress amid sexual misconduct allegations and potential expulsion efforts from their colleagues.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

House Republican GOES OFF on Her Colleagues: Immoral Freaks!'

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna criticized immoral behavior in Congress, calling for a complete overhaul and expressing disgust over specific representatives' alleged misconduct.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Fox News Host Has a Direct Question for Republican Lawmaker: What Exactly Does Congress Do These Days?'

Congress appears ineffective as responsibilities shift to the courts and executive branch amid ongoing government shutdown.
SF politics
fromABC News
7 hours ago

Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales resign from Congress

Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales resigned from Congress amid sexual misconduct allegations and potential expulsion efforts from their colleagues.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

House Republican GOES OFF on Her Colleagues: Immoral Freaks!'

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna criticized immoral behavior in Congress, calling for a complete overhaul and expressing disgust over specific representatives' alleged misconduct.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Fox News Host Has a Direct Question for Republican Lawmaker: What Exactly Does Congress Do These Days?'

Congress appears ineffective as responsibilities shift to the courts and executive branch amid ongoing government shutdown.
#section-702
fromPOLITICO
2 days ago

Tax Day is the GOP's focus as Congress returns to war, shutdown and other challenges

"My constituents are saving thousands of dollars and they know it. Republicans can and should take credit because the alternative would've been massive tax hikes under the Democrats had they won the 2024 election."
US Elections
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

House returns as two lawmakers vow to resign amid scandals US politics live

Two lawmakers resigned amid scandals, with calls for expulsion of two others over misconduct and abuse of public trust.
Washington DC
fromFortune
1 day ago

'We have to be able to walk and chew gum' on government spending, says budget chairman, addressing both debt crisis and national security demands | Fortune

The U.S. government faces funding challenges for mandatory spending and military endeavors, with disagreements over DHS funding complicating the budget process.
Left-wing politics
fromTruthout
21 hours ago

Van Hollen Says Ending Iran War Is "My Top Priority," Joining War Powers Push

Six senators are pushing for votes to end the U.S. war on Iran through War Powers resolutions.
Intellectual property law
fromPatently-O
2 weeks ago

Bipartisan Skepticism Greets Director Squires at First House Oversight Hearing

The House Judiciary Subcommittee hearing addressed various USPTO issues under Director John Squires, revealing bipartisan skepticism and concerns over patent quality and IPR changes.
#eric-swalwell
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
20 hours ago

Eric Swalwell's Former Chief of Staff Says He Rightfully Has No One Working for Him Anymore'

Rep. Eric Swalwell resigned amid multiple sexual misconduct allegations and investigations, with staffers supporting his accusers and distancing themselves from him.
SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

US House committee to investigate Eric Swalwell over sexual assault allegations

The House ethics committee is investigating Congressman Eric Swalwell for allegations of sexual misconduct following his withdrawal from the California governor's race.
SF politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 hour ago

Where is Swalwell? Questions emerge on his physical location, financial activities amid allegations

Eric Swalwell resigned amid sexual assault allegations and ethical concerns regarding private travel funded by a former supporter.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

House Ethics Committee Launches Investigation Into Eric Swalwell After Sexual Misconduct Claims

The House Ethics Committee is investigating Rep. Eric Swalwell for multiple allegations of sexual misconduct, including rape by a former staffer.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 hour ago

Alyssa Farah Griffin Reveals She Was Irked by Eric Swalwell's Drunken Behavior After Seeing It for Herself

Alyssa Farah Griffin recounted an uncomfortable encounter with Eric Swalwell amid allegations of sexual misconduct against him.
SF politics
fromIntelligencer
21 hours ago

Swalwell's 'Best Friend' Ruben Gallego Is Now on the Hot Seat

Eric Swalwell resigned amid sexual misconduct allegations, prompting Senator Ruben Gallego to distance himself and express regret over their friendship.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
20 hours ago

Eric Swalwell's Former Chief of Staff Says He Rightfully Has No One Working for Him Anymore'

Rep. Eric Swalwell resigned amid multiple sexual misconduct allegations and investigations, with staffers supporting his accusers and distancing themselves from him.
SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

US House committee to investigate Eric Swalwell over sexual assault allegations

The House ethics committee is investigating Congressman Eric Swalwell for allegations of sexual misconduct following his withdrawal from the California governor's race.
Left-wing politics
fromThe Nation
1 day ago

A Major Taboo Was Broken at the DNC Last Weekend

The DNC is implementing reforms for financial transparency, accountability, and internal democracy, with significant steps taken during the recent meeting in New Orleans.
US politics
fromAxios
21 hours ago

Scoop: Collins plans to grill six Cabinet officials on Trump's budget

Bipartisan appropriations talks are being encouraged as an alternative to reconciliation for funding government agencies.
#dhs
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Senate Unanimously Passes DHS Funding Bill to End Partial Shutdown, Sending It Back to the House

The Senate approved a bill to partially reopen DHS, moving closer to ending the longest government shutdown.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Senate Unanimously Passes DHS Funding Bill to End Partial Shutdown, Sending It Back to the House

The Senate approved a bill to partially reopen DHS, moving closer to ending the longest government shutdown.
US Elections
from24/7 Wall St.
2 weeks ago

Congress May Finally Ban Its Own Stock Trading and NANC Would Feel It First

The investment case for NANC relies on Congress members' ability to trade stocks, now facing significant legislative challenges.
#resignation
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
23 hours ago

Disappear and Resign': Karl Rove Expresses Relief His Friend' Is Leaving Congress After Egregious' Behavior

Karl Rove expressed relief over the resignations of Rep. Tony Gonzales and Eric Swalwell due to serious misconduct allegations.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
22 hours ago

WATCH: Gonzales, Swalwell Resignation Letters Read Aloud On House Floor

Rep. Eric Swalwell and Rep. Tony Gonzales announced their resignations amid serious allegations of misconduct and personal controversies.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
23 hours ago

Disappear and Resign': Karl Rove Expresses Relief His Friend' Is Leaving Congress After Egregious' Behavior

Karl Rove expressed relief over the resignations of Rep. Tony Gonzales and Eric Swalwell due to serious misconduct allegations.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
22 hours ago

WATCH: Gonzales, Swalwell Resignation Letters Read Aloud On House Floor

Rep. Eric Swalwell and Rep. Tony Gonzales announced their resignations amid serious allegations of misconduct and personal controversies.
Left-wing politics
fromThe Nation
6 days ago

Democrats Are Badly Failing to Hold Trump Accountable Over Iran

Trump's threats against Iran and the inadequate response from Democrats highlight a critical political and humanitarian crisis.
#government-shutdown
Washington DC
fromPOLITICO
2 weeks ago

Hill staffers brace for their boss's 'TMZ moment'

Lawmakers are being photographed in leisure activities while government funding remains unresolved, prompting criticism and discussions among staffers about public perception.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Congress returns as historic DHS shutdown is unresolved and Trump's strict voter ID bill looms US politics live

The Senate resumes work amid a prolonged government shutdown, with lawmakers struggling to pass a funding bill for DHS subagencies.
#trump
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

JUST IN: House Democrats File Bill to Form 25th Amendment Commission to Assess Trump's Mental Fitness

Fifty House Democrats sponsored a bill to assess Trump's mental fitness under the 25th Amendment.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
6 days ago

DOJ Says Laws Congress Passed to Prevent Another Nixon Don't Apply to Trump

Trump's DOJ claims presidential records don't need public sharing, undermining the Presidential Records Act and allowing potential misuse of documents.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

JUST IN: House Democrats File Bill to Form 25th Amendment Commission to Assess Trump's Mental Fitness

Fifty House Democrats sponsored a bill to assess Trump's mental fitness under the 25th Amendment.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
6 days ago

DOJ Says Laws Congress Passed to Prevent Another Nixon Don't Apply to Trump

Trump's DOJ claims presidential records don't need public sharing, undermining the Presidential Records Act and allowing potential misuse of documents.
SF politics
fromStreetsblog USA
1 day ago

"Why Do We Do This Bill?": Preparing Congressional Staff for Surface Transportation Reauthorization - Streetsblog USA

Federal surface transportation reauthorization lacks institutional knowledge, leading to skepticism about its effectiveness and the need for reevaluation.
SF politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Why Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales chose to resign

Rep. Eric Swalwell faced multiple sexual assault allegations, leading to his campaign suspension and calls for resignation from Congress amid due process concerns.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
22 hours ago

Under pressure from President Trump, can the filibuster survive 2026?

Pressure mounts on Senate Majority Leader John Thune to eliminate the filibuster for passing Trump's voting regulation agenda.
SF politics
fromIntelligencer
2 days ago

Congress May Kick Out 4 of Its Most Problematic Lawmakers

Allegations of sexual misconduct against Eric Swalwell have led to calls for his expulsion from Congress and the end of his gubernatorial campaign.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Get Rid of All of Them!' Fox Host Backs Plan to Expel Dirty' Lawmakers From Congress Including Complete Disgrace' Republican

Lawrence Jones supports expelling corrupt lawmakers from Congress, including Rep. Eric Swalwell and Rep. Tony Gonzalez.
US politics
fromTruthout
21 hours ago

Netanyahu Says Trump Administration Updates Him Daily on Iran War - While It Keeps US Public in the Dark

Netanyahu claims daily updates from the Trump administration on the Iran war, despite U.S. officials withholding information from the public.
fromPOLITICO
1 day ago

GOP leaders prepare to steamroll opponents of DHS funding plan

Sen. Rick Scott insisted on spending cuts to offset the new enforcement funding, while Sen. Tommy Tuberville emphasized the need for military funding and other GOP priorities.
SF politics
US politics
fromPOLITICO
5 days ago

These Republican-on-Republican disputes are keeping Congress frozen

The president's focus on a GOP elections bill has worsened party divisions, complicating legislative efforts on housing and aviation safety.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

How a $75 billion windfall from Congress has insulated ICE

Democrats' strategy to limit immigration enforcement funding has failed, while Republicans continue to secure substantial funding for ICE and CBP.
US politics
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

What bets are lawmakers and staffers making on prediction markets? They're not required to tell us.

Federal officials must disclose stock trades, but prediction market trades lack similar transparency, raising concerns about insider trading.
fromPOLITICO
1 week ago

Pam Bondi still on the hook for Epstein testimony, Oversight panel says

The Justice Department, in a letter to Comer, appeared to request that Bondi be excused from testifying given her departure from DOJ, stating, 'We kindly ask that you confirm that the subpoena is withdrawn.'
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fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

James Comer Tells Fox News: Oversight Committee Will Hold Hearings With Epstein Victims

Rep. James Comer plans to hold hearings for survivors of Jeffrey Epstein, following Melania Trump's call for public testimony.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
6 days ago

Why One 'Big Beautiful Bill' Wasn't Enough for Republicans

Congressional Republicans are pursuing a second budget reconciliation bill, reflecting both confidence and pessimism about the upcoming midterms.
Privacy professionals
fromTheregister
1 month ago

70 US lawmakers demand probe into ICE's data purchases

Seventy US lawmakers demand investigation into whether DHS agencies illegally purchased Americans' location data without warrants, as ICE resumes purchases despite prior findings of illegal activity.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

Bill Gates will testify in the Epstein probe; Pam Bondi testimony postponed

Bill Gates will testify before the House Oversight Committee regarding Jeffrey Epstein's investigation, denying knowledge of Epstein's crimes.
SF politics
fromAxios
4 days ago

Reps. Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales set to face expulsion votes over misconduct allegations

Swalwell faces pressure to withdraw from the California governor race amid sexual assault allegations, which he vehemently denies.
SF politics
fromsfist.com
5 days ago

Friday Morning Constitutional: Democrats Holding 'Shadow Hearings' on Election Shenanigans

Democrats are holding events to educate the public on election integrity amid concerns over election meddling.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Oversight Dems Calls for Bondi to Testify Before Congress

Pam Bondi is called to testify before Congress regarding her handling of the Epstein files after being ousted as attorney general.
fromJezebel
1 week ago

It Might Be Congressional Expulsion Season, on Both Sides of the Aisle

Gonzales has been in hot water on Capitol Hill for a while, after repeatedly denying and then admitting he was lying about an affair with a married staffer who later committed suicide in exceedingly grisly and tragic fashion.
SF politics
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

House Oversight panel votes to hold Bill and Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress

The House Oversight Committee voted to hold Bill and Hillary Clinton in criminal contempt after they defied subpoenas tied to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

GOP Rep Declares Senate Republicans Failed the American People' After Not Fully Funding DHS

Rep. Mark Harris criticizes Senate Republicans for failing to fully fund the Department of Homeland Security, particularly ICE and Border Patrol.
US politics
fromAxios
1 month ago

Dems plan probes into companies, colleges that cooperated with Trump

Democratic senators plan investigations into Trump administration cooperation with major institutions, corporations, and wealthy individuals, leveraging broader House subpoena authority and targeting private entities unable to claim executive privilege.
US politics
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

Bipartisan lawmakers worried about shaky progress on modernized government worker background check system

The National Background Investigation Services system for federal employee vetting faces a decade-long delay until fiscal 2028, costing $2.4 billion with $2.2 billion more needed, impacting national security and government contractors.
US politics
fromwww.esquire.com
2 months ago

Jack Smith Isn't Afraid of the House Judiciary Committee

Special Counsel Jack Smith charged President Trump after grand juries found evidence he willfully broke laws to overturn the 2020 election and mishandled classified documents.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

My Office Didn't Spy On Anyone': Jack Smith Spars With GOP Congressman In Tense Hearing

Rep. Darrell Issa accused special counsel Jack Smith of spying on Biden-aligned officials during the January 6 investigation; Smith denied spying or withholding records.
US politics
fromTruthout
2 months ago

White House Orders Federal Funding Probe Focused Almost Entirely on Dem States

The OMB is reviewing federal funding in predominantly Democratic-led states to identify alleged fraud and potentially limit federal aid.
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