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House probes OPM over spending on federal health benefits program

A lack of consistent and enforced checks on eligibility have left the program vulnerable, GAO said.

By Molly Weisner

3 days ago

U.S. Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Calif., participates in a ceremonial swearing-in on Capitol Hill in Washington, on May 19, 2020.

Former Navy pilot’s win cements Republican control of US House

U.S. Rep. Mike Garcia, a former Navy fighter pilot, has been reelected in California in a victory that hands Republicans control of the House.

2 months ago

House moves to shield federal civil service from Trump’s Schedule F

Former President Donald Trump declared Schedule F in an executive order issued near the end of his term.

By Molly Weisner

4 months ago

US Reps. Moulton and Banks: The future of defense is in public-private partnerships

A whole-of-government approach that better partners with the private sector will lead to advancements that help our entire country and our economy.

By Rep. Seth Moulton and Rep. Jim Banks

2 years ago

Explainer: Why our Founders made sure Trump (and other presidents) can’t suspend Congress

Prime Minister Boris Johnson can do something President Donald J. Trump can't.

By Eliga Gould, University of New Hampshire

3 years ago

Marine vet Duncan Hunter wins re-election to House, vows ‘business-as-usual’ despite corruption charges

California Republican Rep. Duncan Hunter, who won re-election while facing federal corruption charges, promised constituents Wednesday it will be “business-as-usual” in his deeply red Southern California district, but some wonder whether that will be possible.

4 years ago