House committee on oversight and government reform

U.S. Rep. Tim Burchett introduced the Protection Against Mass Surveillance Act to prohibit federal funding for surveillance systems like Flock cameras that track people via license plates, facial recognition, or biometric data. The bill requires federal agencies to delete collected data within 30 days and bans its use in legal proceedings. It was referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform advanced the D.C. Taxing Authority Review Act (H.R. 9720), which would extend Congress's review period for D.C. tax changes from 30 to 60 days and require congressional approval for tax increases. The bill faces opposition from D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and Council Chair Phil Mendelson, who argue it would hinder the city's fiscal recovery, while companies like DoorDash support it as a way to limit local tax burdens.

A Republican bill introduced by Rep. James Comer would require Congressional approval for any tax or fee changes in the District of Columbia. Currently, Congress has 30 days to challenge such changes, but the bill would extend this to 60 days and flip the process to require an affirmative vote. D.C. officials, including Council Chair Phil Mendelson and Council member Robert White, oppose the bill, arguing it would undermine local authority.

The GOP is advancing legislation to restrict D.C.'s financial autonomy, while House Republicans target the Smithsonian for its historical narratives. Cyclists protest Trump's East Potomac Park golf course plans, and D.C. faces housing shortages despite stated goals. Citizens Bank cuts ties with ICE contractors.

Lawmakers demand investigations into the troubled $16 million renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, citing no-bid contracts awarded to vendors with ties to President Donald Trump. The project has faced issues like algal blooms and peeling paint, with Trump blaming vandals for the problems. Two contractors, Green Water Solutions and Atlantic Industrial Coatings, were awarded contracts for the pool's purification and repainting.

Rep. Robert Garcia condemned Bill Gates's connection to Jeffrey Epstein, which began after Epstein's 2008 guilty plea. Gates testified before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform about his ties to Epstein.

A House committee chaired by James Comer will seek testimony from Alan Dershowitz, a former attorney for Jeffrey Epstein. The decision follows testimony from Epstein’s assistant Lesley Groff and a meeting with survivors.

Rep. James Comer, the Republican who chairs the House committee on oversight and government reform, announced that the panel will seek testimony from Alan Dershowitz, former attorney of the late Jeffrey Epstein, as part of an investigation. The decision follows testimony from Epstein’s assistant Lesley Groff and a meeting with Epstein survivors.

Republican lawmakers are urging the Department of Justice to investigate former Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine after allegations of sexual assault by former Epstein assistant Sarah Kellen during a House Oversight Committee hearing. Kellen claimed Levine, a close associate of Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, forced himself on her at a rented Saint Tropez house in 2002 or 2003. Levine's spokesperson denied the allegations, stating the encounter was consensual.

Pam Bondi praised the Trump administration's release of Epstein Files, stating over 3 million pages were produced. She noted that investigations spanned four administrations but were only pursued under Trump.

Pam Bondi testified before the House Oversight Committee, defending the Trump administration's release of Epstein files, which included 3 million pages of documents. She stated that the Department of Justice produced all required materials under the Epstein Files Transparency Act and that the investigations span four administrations.

UFO expert Jeremy Corbell warns that unidentified anomalous phenomena are outmaneuvering the US military in restricted airspace, posing a national security concern. The US Congress is pushing for the Pentagon to declassify 46 videos of unexplained events. The existence of UAPs is a known secret among the intelligence community.

The US is investigating a possible conspiracy after at least 10 scientists linked to nuclear secrets and rocket technology went missing or died under suspicious circumstances. Republican House members James Comer and Eric Burlison demanded investigations from federal agencies, citing tabloid reports that suggest a 'grave threat to national security.'