Rep. James Comer

Lesley Groff, an administrative assistant for Jeffrey Epstein, testified before the U.S. House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, denying she was a conspirator. She worked for Epstein for 18 years, continuing after he became a registered sex offender in 2008. A 2024 civil lawsuit alleges she facilitated activities involving minors.

A key House Republican, Rep. James Comer, is investigating the American Medical Association's Current Procedural Terminology coding system, suggesting its complexity may contribute to improper billing and higher costs in Medicare and Medicaid. The lawmaker is requesting a meeting with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services officials to discuss oversight of the CPT coding system. This investigation is part of a broader effort to fight fraud and abuse.

Power the Future, an energy advocacy group, urges Congress to investigate opposition to data centers, alleging it is funded by billionaires and foreign-backed entities. The group cites nonprofits like the Sierra Club and Earthjustice, which have received millions in donations to oppose data center expansions, arguing such infrastructure is critical for U.S. economic and national security.

Power the Future, a pro-energy advocacy group, alleges that wealthy foreigners and billionaires are funding anti-data center campaigns in the U.S. through nonprofits, urging Congress to investigate. The group claims these efforts threaten critical AI and infrastructure development, while environmental organizations argue data centers harm local communities.