DHS Shutdown Risk Rises as Schumer Threatens to Block Extension

Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer warned that Democrats would oppose a measure to fund the Department of Homeland Security without more changes to President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement policies, raising the risk of a partial government shutdown starting on Saturday.

Bondi Spars With Lawmakers on Epstein, Targeting Trump Foes

Democratic lawmakers accused Attorney General Pam Bondi of using the US Justice Department to target enemies of President Donald Trump and bungling the release of files on disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein during a fiery hearing Wednesday.

Will The Government Shut Down Friday?

Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-CA) discusses the Department of Homeland Security proposal the White House sent to Senator Schumer & Rep. Jeffries and states the Trump Administration is negotiating in bad faith.

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Bondi Spars With Lawmakers on Epstein, Targeting Trump Foes

Democratic lawmakers accused Attorney General Pam Bondi of using the US Justice Department to target enemies of President Donald Trump and bungling the release of files on disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein during a fiery hearing Wednesday.

FDA Refuses to Review Moderna Flu Shot in Surprise Setback

Moderna Inc.’s shares fell after US regulators refused to review its novel mRNA flu vaccine, creating regulatory chaos for the pharmaceutical industry and offering another example of the Trump administration’s hard line on immunizations.

House Escalates Scrutiny of Coast Guard Cutter Program

A House committee is escalating its investigation into a troubled Coast Guard shipbuilding program after accusing a major contractor of failing to turn over records related to years of delays and cost overruns, according to a letter from the panel’s chairman obtained by Bloomberg News.

AI Must Support Worker Safety, Trades Industry Officials Testify

Artificial intelligence can reduce health and safety hazards at warehouses and construction sites so long as the technology is deployed in a transparent and responsible manner that supports workers, labor advocates and trades industry officials testified Wednesday.

Health Care Consolidation Targeted by Republicans in Hearing

Republicans on the House Energy and Commerce Committee interrogated drug supply chain industry group leaders on Wednesday, with a focus on the potential of breaking up the consolidated health care system, and particularly pharmacy benefit managers.

EU Privacy Regulator Objects to Narrowing Individual Rights

The European Union’s top data protection regulator asked lawmakers Wednesday to reject proposed changes to the bloc’s flagship privacy law, citing concerns about narrowing individuals’ privacy rights and creating legal uncertainty.

DHS Shutdown Risk Rises as Schumer Threatens to Block Extension

Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer warned that Democrats would oppose a measure to fund the Department of Homeland Security without more changes to President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement policies, raising the risk of a partial government shutdown starting on Saturday.

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NYC Congressman Says Trump White House Trying to ‘Rig’ 2026 Vote

President Donald Trump‘s immigration-enforcement surge, including agents demanding proof of citizenship from residents, is part of a broader campaign to undermine the 2026 election, according to Rep. Dan Goldman (D-N.Y.)

NYC Congressman Says Trump White House Trying to ‘Rig’ 2026 Vote

President Donald Trump‘s immigration-enforcement surge, including agents demanding proof of citizenship from residents, is part of a broader campaign to undermine the 2026 election, according to Rep. Dan Goldman (D-N.Y.)

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BGOV Bill Analysis: H.R. 6644, Housing Policy Package

The Housing and Urban Development Department would issue new zoning and design blueprints for cities and states, expand affordable housing aid, and ease certain regulations for federally funded housing developments under a modified version of H.R. 6644.

Billion-Dollar IT Work Flows From Resellers Back to Tech Firms

When the Army expanded a Salesforce subsidiary’s contract last month, it sent a dramatic signal to IT services suppliers that federal agencies are moving ahead to consolidate contracting around original manufacturers.

BGOV OnPoint: Nuclear Treaty’s End Jolts Arms Control Debate

The 2010 New START Treaty between the US and Russia expired Feb. 5, raising questions about the future of nuclear arms control and triggering fears of a new arms race.

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ICE Facility Has No Beds or Legal Access, Minnesota Lawyers Find

Immigration detainees at a Minnesota federal building are sleeping on the floor with shackled ankles in freezing cells as trash piles up, two immigration lawyers said in declarations detailing their court-ordered visit to the facility. They have little ability to contact lawyers, according to the documents.