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Trump’s plan allocates more funding for artificial intelligence and reduces support for universities. Michael Kratsios, the director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, testified before a House committee regarding the plan.

A federal appeals court upheld Peter Navarro’s contempt of Congress convictions for defying a subpoena related to the House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. The court ruled Navarro could not prove President Donald Trump had invoked executive privilege to shield him from compliance, and Navarro had already served a four-month prison sentence for the offense.

A federal appeals court upheld Peter Navarro’s convictions for defying a subpoena for records from the House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. Navarro was a White House adviser at the time of the legal proceedings.

A federal appeals court upheld Peter Navarro's contempt of Congress convictions for defying a subpoena related to the House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. The court rejected Navarro's claim that President Donald Trump's executive privilege protected him, noting he failed to prove such an invocation. Navarro had served a four-month prison sentence for the convictions and later spoke at the Republican National Convention.

A House committee has advanced a bipartisan measure to permanently ban thin-layer disposal of dredged sediment nationwide. Fishers, swimmers, and environmental groups have criticized the practice for harming seagrasses, oysters, and water clarity in Mobile Bay.

An ongoing House Committee investigation is examining the risks associated with the increasing use of Chinese AI models in U.S. companies. The probe focuses on AI developed in China and its implications for U.S. businesses.

Congress is investigating Merck and AbbVie over clinical trials conducted in China, specifically at military facilities and in Xinjiang. A bipartisan House committee has requested details on hundreds of these studies.

Loudoun County Superintendent Aaron Spence testified before a House committee at Capitol Hill, defending the district’s policies amid federal investigations. He addressed concerns about bathroom policies for transgender students and other issues, while representatives criticized the district’s handling of incidents like unauthorized recordings and pronoun usage. The district faces multiple unresolved federal Education Department investigations.

Chicago Public Schools CEO Macquline King is testifying before a House committee in Washington, DC after a subpoena.

Bill Gates is scheduled to appear before a House committee investigating Epstein. The Microsoft co-founder will participate in a transcribed interview as revelations about his relationship with Epstein have impacted his philanthropic foundation.

A House committee hearing on digital asset taxation revealed differing approaches among lawmakers, highlighting divisions over the urgency of advancing legislation.

Crypto tax bills encountered opposition during a House committee hearing as pro-crypto Democrats raised concerns about staking and mining tax exemptions. Party leadership indicated the bills might be delayed until after the midterms.

The House committee chair is advising the U.S. Justice Department to examine sexual abuse allegations made by Sarah Kellen, a former Epstein assistant. The committee has been interviewing witnesses about Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.

Florida Democratic US Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned amid an ethics investigation and a federal indictment for allegedly misusing over $5 million in federal disaster funds for her 2021 congressional campaign. A House committee was set to recommend punishment for her alleged violations.

CFTC Chair Mike Selig faced bipartisan criticism during a House committee hearing over his support for prediction markets, including sports and war-related betting, and crypto-backed perpetual futures. Lawmakers expressed concerns about potential risks and regulatory challenges associated with these financial instruments.

President Trump's budget director, Russell Vought, testified about a plan to significantly increase U.S. military spending to $1.5 trillion, requiring substantial upfront investment. The proposal faces criticism for cutting domestic programs by 10%, highlighting political divisions ahead of midterms.

A journalist claims California lost at least $180 billion to fraud under Gavin Newsom, citing Medi-Cal, unemployment, and general welfare fraud. The state's office dismissed the allegations as 'utter b*******' and emphasized ongoing efforts to combat fraud.

Dr. Rajiv Bhuva is linked to $71.7M in Medicare reimbursements for hospice care involving 2,791 patients across 126 hospices in 2024. His Medicare billing privileges were revoked by Dr. Mehmet Oz, who warned fraudsters to 'run, don’t walk' as a federal investigation into California hospice fraud intensifies.