House committee launches investigation into ‘rampant’ California hospice fraud

Republican lawmakers on the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Committee are mounting an investigation into alleged hospice fraud in California.

Reporter’s Notebook: GOP eyes DHS deal funding ICE probes, but not removals, as shutdown drags

Senate Republicans reportedly plan to end the partial DHS shutdown by funding most of the agency while leaving ICE enforcement and removal unfunded.

GOP senator launches effort to close Medicaid loophole allowing fraudsters to rake in millions

Sen. Ashley Moody’s STOP FRAUD in Medicaid Act aims to close a legal loophole shielding fraud recipients from prosecution by state attorneys general.

Democrats hammer ICE for arresting 2 at San Francisco airport

California Democrats allege excessive force after a viral video showed ICE agents detaining a crying woman at San Francisco International Airport.

Afghanistan frees US citizen Dennis Coyle over a year after Taliban arrest

Lawmakers’ airport perks in crosshairs as DHS shutdown snarls travelers, TSA

Rep. Ashley Hinson unveiled a new bill to strip lawmakers of airport perks during the shutdown as TSA agents miss paychecks and travelers face hours-long waits.

Trump’s Iran strategy showcases ‘doctrine of unpredictability’ amid strike threats and sudden pause

Trump claims diplomatic progress paused U.S. strikes on Iran, but Tehran denies any talks, calling it “psychological warfare” as a five-day window continues.

Top House Dem dismisses probe into Jasmine Crockett’s security guard killed in SWAT standoff

Rep. Pete Aguilar questioned whether Congress should probe Rep. Jasmine Crockett hiring a convicted criminal for her taxpayer-funded security detail.

Mullin confirmed as DHS chief as lawmakers near solution on shutdown standoff

Even with a new DHS chief, Senate Democrats aren’t backing down from their demands for stringent reforms to ICE. And now President Donald Trump wants to...

Political traffic signals: waiting for the light to change on the Hill

Congress faces a steep political battle over a $200 billion Iran war spending request, with Trump sending mixed signals on whether the funds are needed.