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Federal Agents Raid Rep. Ilhan Omar's Home in Immigration Fraud Probe

Federal agents executed a search warrant at the Washington, D.C. home of Rep. Ilhan Omar on Monday morning as part of a criminal investigation into her immigration paperwork. The Department of Justice confirmed the action, while Omar stated she had not been notified by the Department of Homeland Security. The probe, which began in September, centers on allegations regarding documents filled out by her late father when she was a child.

via AP News|

#congress #doj-investigation #hsi-raid

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HSI Executes Search Warrant at Rep. Ilhan Omar's DC Home in Immigration Fraud Probe

Homeland Security Investigations executed a judicially authorized search warrant at the Washington, D.C. home of Rep. Ilhan Omar on Monday morning. The raid is part of a federal criminal fraud investigation into the Minnesota Democrat's immigration paperwork, which was completed by her late father when she was a child. While the Department of Justice confirmed the action, Omar stated she had not been notified of the probe by the Department of Homeland Security. The incident follows weeks of public scrutiny after White House border czar Tom Homan confirmed the investigation in September.

via Fox News|

#congress #homeland-security-investigations #ilhan-omar

politics20 hours ago

Tillis warns Trump’s Russian diesel deal violates 2022 sanctions law

Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) stated on Sunday that President Trump’s recent agreement to import Russian diesel may violate a 2022 law banning Russian oil imports unless specific conditions are met. Tillis warned that the deal could endanger American lives by funding Russian mercenaries and Iran. The White House defended the move as an immediate 'energy ceasefire' but provided no evidence of Russian agreement. Tillis linked the issue to upcoming funding negotiations, suggesting he may withhold support for military operations if the administration proceeds.

via Politico|

#congress #energy-policy #politics

politics1 day ago•390 min saved

Trump Names Katie Bailey to Lead White House Congressional Liaison Ahead of Midterms

President Donald Trump appointed Katie Bailey as the new director of the Office of Legislative Affairs on October 11, 2026. This move replaces James Braid and occurs less than a month before the midterm elections, where the Republican majority in Congress is at risk. Bailey previously served as a deputy director and special assistant to the president, while Braid is exiting for the private sector after a tenure praised by the president.

via NBC News|

#congress #midterm-elections #personnel

politics1 day ago

Fitzpatrick to Force Vote on Russia Diesel Deal via Discharge Petition

Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick plans to use a discharge petition to force a House vote on legislation blocking the Trump administration's deal for Russian diesel, a move that faces significant procedural and political hurdles before the November midterms.

via Axios|

#congress #energy-policy #midterms

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Five Risks Threaten Passage of Historic Energy Permitting Bill in Lame-Duck Session

A bipartisan Senate compromise to reform energy permitting faces five critical risks during the lame-duck session, including Trump's unpredictable support, potential Democratic leverage from midterms, environmental group opposition, utility sector divisions, and tight legislative timelines.

via Axios|

#congress #energy-policy #legislation

politics3 days ago•8 min saved

House Committee Demands AAU Briefing on Child Safety Failures

Bipartisan leaders of the House Energy and Commerce Committee launched an inquiry into the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) following a ProPublica and Washington Post investigation. The probe demands answers regarding the organization’s failure to protect approximately 760,000 young athletes from sexual abuse. Key demands include a briefing by AAU president Jo Mirza by October 21, disclosure of abuse allegation data, and clarification on compliance with the Safe Sport Act. The AAU has previously declined to share this data with journalists and faces criticism for misleading the public about its safety protocols.

via ProPublica|

#aau #child-safety #congress

politics3 days ago•1 min saved

Murphy Accuses Pentagon of Concealing Iran War Damage After Base Access Denied

Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) accused Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth of hiding the true costs of the Iran war after being denied access to Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. Murphy reported severe, unrepaired damage to the US embassy in Riyadh and noted that Iranian strikes halted 17% of Qatar’s LNG exports. He plans to leverage upcoming defense appropriations to force base access and potentially end the conflict if Democrats win the midterms.

via The Guardian|

#chris-murphy #congress #defense-appropriations

us-politics3 days ago•9 min saved

Army Report Blames Systemic Failures in D.C. Crash, Ignoring Pilot Error

A 50-page Army report released on October 8, 2026, concludes that systemic training and technology failures contributed to the January 2025 midair collision near Reagan National Airport that killed 67 people. While the report recommends mandatory location-broadcasting technology, it differs from the NTSB by blaming air traffic controllers rather than the helicopter crew for the collision.

via The New York Times|

#aviation-safety #congress #ntsb

policy3 days ago•12 min saved

Lawmakers push for mandatory AI safety standards and federal transparency

Democratic Reps. Sara Jacobs and Don Beyer are drafting a bill to mandate minimum safety standards for AI labs and grant the government emergency authority to shut down models that fail testing. Simultaneously, Sen. Gary Peters introduced the Transparent Automated Governance Act to require federal agencies to disclose AI use in critical decisions. These moves contrast with the administration's reliance on voluntary industry standards.

via Politico|

#ai-regulation #congress #don-beyer

politics3 days ago

DOJ Civil Rights Division Moves to Indict Former Trump Aide Cassidy Hutchinson

The Department of Justice is seeking criminal charges against Cassidy Hutchinson, a former senior aide to White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, for allegedly lying to Congress. Hutchinson, who served as a key witness for the House Select Committee on January 6, is now the target of an investigation by the DOJ’s Civil Rights Division. The move marks a significant escalation in the administration’s legal actions against figures associated with the 2021 Capitol breach.

via The Guardian|

#cassidy-hutchinson #congress #doj

defense3 days ago•11 min saved

Army report on D.C. crash details systemic failures, but stops short of assigning blame

A 50-page Army investigation into the January 2025 midair collision near Ronald Reagan National Airport, which killed 67 people, has been released. The report identifies systemic failures, including inaccurate altimeters and a lack of collision-avoidance technology, but does not assign individual responsibility or recommend disciplinary action. Congress is currently stalled on legislation to mandate the required safety technology.

via Politico|

#aviation-safety #congress #defense

politics3 days ago•6 min saved

Johnson Hints at Exit if GOP Loses House, Ignoring Minority Leader Role

House Speaker Mike Johnson admitted uncertainty about his future if Republicans lose the House majority in the November midterms, suggesting he might leave Congress entirely rather than serve as minority leader. This marks a shift from his previous confidence in expanding the GOP majority, as Democrats are favored to retake control amid a hostile political environment. While Johnson insists he will remain speaker if the party holds, internal GOP jockeying for a minority leadership role has already begun, with names like Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan floating as potential successors. The statement underscores the desperation of congressional Republicans facing historic low approval ratings for President Trump and a strong Democratic wave, despite a significant cash advantage in campaign spending that has yet to translate into voter attention.

via Politico|

#congress #gop-strategy #house-majority

sports-policy3 days ago•19 min saved

Senate Passes College Sports Bill, Igniting Debate Over Antitrust Exemptions and Athlete Rights

The Protect College Sports Act passed the U.S. Senate on September 28, 2026, with a 77-22 vote, and is now awaiting House action. The legislation grants the NCAA a partial antitrust exemption, establishing a salary cap for collective compensation and restricting player transfers. While proponents like Clemson coach Dabo Swinney argue the bill creates necessary order and rules, critics like antitrust expert Marc Edelman contend it circumvents collective bargaining and undermines athlete labor rights. The bill’s passage highlights a shift in higher education’s relationship with the current administration, with some noting that the NCAA has aligned its positions with presidential priorities to secure legislative support.

via Defector|

#antitrust-law #college-athletics #congress

politics4 days ago

Treasury’s Auto-Enrollment of 70 Million Children in Trump Accounts Sparks Legal and Ethical Debate

The U.S. Treasury Department has completed the automatic enrollment of 70 million children under 18 into the Trump Accounts investment program, shifting from a voluntary opt-in system to mandatory enrollment. While the administration touts this as a way to give every child a stake in the stock market, critics argue the move lacks statutory authority and may force families with religious or ethical concerns to hold individual stocks they do not support. The Treasury Department has not responded to requests for comment regarding these concerns.

via Semafor|

#automatic-enrollment #congress #politics