Senate Democrats ask SSA watchdog to investigate impact of DOGE cuts
April 23 (UPI) -- Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and other top Senate Democrats asked the Social Security Administration's acting inspector general Wednesday to investigate…
Senate Democrats call on Trump to revoke nominee for Social Security chief, claims Bisignano ‘lied’ to lawmakers
1 of 4 | Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., speaks during a press conference with other Senate Democrats at the U.S. Capitol in Washington,…
At Senate hearing, Dr. Oz says he sees ‘generational opportunity’ for healthcare fixes
1 of 6 | Fixing the American healthcare system would be a top priority for Dr. Mehmet Oz, the former TV show host told the…
Treasury watchdog auditing Musk team access to fed payment system
WASHINGTON — The Treasury Department’s Office of Inspector General on Friday said it was launching an audit of the security controls for the federal government’s payment system,…
Democratic senators express concern about RFK Jr. investments in vaccine lawsuits
Senate Democrats are demanding additional information on Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s financial connection to vaccine-related lawsuits ahead of Tuesday's confirmation vote as Health and Human…
Sources: Musk’s group gets access to sensitive Treasury payment systems
WASHINGTON — The Department of Government Efficiency, run by President Trump’s billionaire advisor and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, has gained access to sensitive Treasury data including Social…
Donald Trump’s threats and lawfare impose chilling effect on press
1 of 3 | President-elect Donald Trump has been clear about his ire for the press for years. His latest verbal attacks, legal actions and…
Senate Democrats demand answers on Trump IRS nominee, promotion of pandemic-era tax credit
1 of 3 | Former Rep. Billy Long, R-Mo., President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for IRS commissioner, is facing an inquiry from Senate Democrats over his…
Senate GOP blocks PRESS Act that would give journalists more protections
1 of 3 | Reporters in Philadelphia shout questions to Vice President-elect JD Vance. On Tuesday, Republican Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas blocked a unanimous…
Oregon approves largest solar project in the United States
Dec. 6 (UPI) -- Officials in Oregon have given the final green light to the largest proposed solar project in the United States. The Oregon…
More than half in Pew Research poll have unfavorable view of Supreme Court
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court John Roberts (L), along with Associate Justices (L-R) Sonia Sotomayor, Elena Kagan, Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh stand before…
Senate Democrat uncovers another GOP donor-covered trip for Justice Thomas
Associate Justice Clarence Thomas has come under mounting scrutiny over failures to disclose personal trips covered by a wealthy GOP donor. File Photo by Eric…
Sens. Wyden, Paul introduce bipartisan bill to abolish military draft
1 of 2 | Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Thursday introduced a bill to abolish the military draft. He said the all-volunteer military has eliminated the…
Senate GOP blocks expansion of child tax credit as parties feud over Vance remarks
A bill expanding the Child Tax Credit co-authored by Senate Finance Committee Chairman Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore.. failed to advance out the chamber Thursday amid…
U.S. Senate approves Kids Online Safety Act, sends it to House
1 of 2 | Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., announced the passage of a Senate bill that would create the Kids Online Safety Act to help…
Transportation Department launching probe of major airlines’ privacy policies
1 of 2 | The Department of Transportation announced Thursday it is launching a probe into the privacy practices of the major U.S. airlines. File…
House passes $78B bipartisan tax bill to expand child tax credit
1 of 3 | The U.S. House voted Wednesday night to pass a $78 billion tax bill to temporarily expand the child tax credit and…