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Lawmakers react to reinstated ICE facility visitation restrictions

Lawmakers react to reinstated ICE facility visitation restrictions

by Cayla Labgold-Carroll | Jan 19, 2026 | Featured, Immigration

WASHINGTON – Democratic members of Congress accused the Department of Homeland Security of defying a federal court order Monday after DHS announced a newly revived policy requiring lawmakers to give a week’s notice before conducting oversight visits to ICE...
Lawmakers, companies debate effective solutions for major cyberattacks

Lawmakers, companies debate effective solutions for major cyberattacks

by Katarzyna Nguyen | Dec 2, 2025 | Featured, National Security

WASHINGTON — Lawmakers debated how best to combat and prepare for the next cyberattack from foreign adversaries at a Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Media hearing on Tuesday. The hearing comes after Federal Communications Commission (FCC)...
Photo Essay: Shutdown enters third week, protesters rally in front of Supreme Court

Photo Essay: Shutdown enters third week, protesters rally in front of Supreme Court

by Riddhimaa L. Kodali | Oct 16, 2025 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON — Wednesday was a busy day on Capitol Hill, as the government shutdown continued into its 15th day.  Republicans and Democrats held news conferences without making any progress toward reopening the government.  Meanwhile, the Supreme Court held oral...
WATCH: Thousands gather in D.C. to pray for national unity

WATCH: Thousands gather in D.C. to pray for national unity

by Alison Miller | Oct 15, 2025 | Featured, Politics, Topics

WASHINGTON – Attendees gathered at Communion America to pray for two revivals. One is religious. The other, national unity. “Politics are the talking heads, you know, nobody’s made any points with the other side,” said David Clemons, artist and Idaho resident....
Some lawmakers refuse pay while shutdown continues

Some lawmakers refuse pay while shutdown continues

by Kally Proctor | Oct 14, 2025 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON – Since the government shut down on October 1, many federal employees are working without pay, have been furloughed, or have even been laid off. While these workers will have to go without pay, members of Congress will still receive their paychecks. That’s...
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