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We track congressional speech and oversight — from floor remarks to committee investigations — to reveal how Congress governs.
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New Post: No Advance Notice Required — Judge Sides with Lawmakers in Immigration Oversight Case theciviccodex.com/no-advance-n... --- #insidethecommittees
Federal judge issues preliminary order restoring Congress’s right to inspect immigration detention sites without prior notice
January 1, 2026 at 9:41 PM
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New Post: Constituent Access in the AI Era — Torres Highlights Need for Privacy and Responsiveness theciviccodex.com/constituent-... --- #insidethecommittees
Subcommittee Dems call for modernized, secure systems to improve constituent access and rebuild public trust
January 1, 2026 at 9:41 PM
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New Post: Fraud, Brokers, and Blocked Rules — GOP Launches Oversight of ACA Subsidy Abuse theciviccodex.com/fraud-broker... --- #insidethecommittees
Judiciary Republicans cite GAO findings and a blocked rule as they demand insurer records on ACA subsidy fraud
January 1, 2026 at 9:41 PM
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New Post: Justice or Bargain? Democrats Seek Answers on MS-13 Transfers and Bilateral Detention Deal theciviccodex.com/justice-or-b... --- #insidethecommittees
Democrats allege a secret deal to trade informants for deportation cooperation; no formal findings cited
January 1, 2026 at 9:03 PM
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New Post: From Wolves to Wind — Democrats Decry Deregulatory Package as Polluter-Focused and Public-Blind theciviccodex.com/from-wolves-... --- #insidethecommittees
Democrats accuse Republicans of gutting environmental safeguards and ignoring bipartisan paths on permitting reform
January 1, 2026 at 9:03 PM
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New Post: Whistleblowers, Wire Transfers, and Withheld Records — Oversight Committee Targets Minnesota DHS theciviccodex.com/whistleblowe... --- #insidethecommittees
Oversight Committee expands investigation into Minnesota fraud case; formal findings against state officials not cited
January 1, 2026 at 9:03 PM
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New Post: From PPP to Prosecution — House Republicans Investigate Pandemic Lending Ties to $9B Fraud Case theciviccodex.com/from-ppp-to-... --- #insidethecommittees
Committee seeks SBA records on pandemic-era loans tied to Minnesota fraud network; formal findings pending
January 1, 2026 at 9:02 PM
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New Post: Criminal Cover-Up Alleged — Oversight Dems Blast DOJ Over Epstein Document Redactions theciviccodex.com/criminal-cov... --- #insidethecommittees
Garcia alleges DOJ is defying transparency law and shielding powerful figures; no formal findings cited
January 1, 2026 at 9:02 PM
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New Post: Velázquez Report Alleges ICE Crackdowns Are Gutting Immigrant-Led Businesses and Local Economies theciviccodex.com/velazquez-re... --- #insidethecommittees
Velázquez staff report links immigration enforcement to economic harm; no formal findings cited
January 1, 2026 at 9:02 PM
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New Post: From Coast to Coast — Graves Weighs In on Proposed Transcontinental Rail Merger theciviccodex.com/from-coast-t... --- #insidethecommittees
Graves urges a thorough STB review of the proposed rail merger; no position taken on approval
January 1, 2026 at 9:02 PM
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New Post: From VR&E to DOL-VETS — House Republicans Advance Veteran Workforce and Benefits Reforms theciviccodex.com/from-vre-to-... --- #insidethecommittees
House Republicans introduce third set of bills to reform VA education, employment, and acquisition systems
January 1, 2026 at 9:02 PM
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New Post: Democrats Demand Investigation into Alleged FEMA Whistleblower Retaliation theciviccodex.com/democrats-de... --- #insidethecommittees
Democrats allege whistleblower retaliation at FEMA; no formal findings cited
January 1, 2026 at 9:02 PM
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New Post: Smith Credits Tax Cuts for Surging GDP, Projects Major Gains for Workers and Small Businesses theciviccodex.com/smith-credit... --- #insidethecommittees
Smith cites 4.3% GDP growth as validation of GOP tax policy; projections not independently verified
January 1, 2026 at 9:02 PM
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New Post: Takano, House Democrats Condemn VA Abortion Ban as Politically Driven and Harmful to Veterans theciviccodex.com/takano-house... --- #insidethecommittees
Democrats denounce VA abortion ban as medically and ethically harmful; no formal findings cited
January 1, 2026 at 9:02 PM
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New Post: Democrats Demand Transparency on TrumpRx Deals, Question Impact on Drug Prices theciviccodex.com/democrats-de... --- #insidethecommittees
Democrats question whether Trump-era drug pricing deals benefit consumers or political insiders; no formal findings cited
January 1, 2026 at 9:02 PM
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New Post: From Digital Commodities to Food Safety — Boozman Welcomes New USDA and CFTC Leaders theciviccodex.com/from-digital... --- #insidethecommittees
Senate confirms CFTC and USDA nominees; Boozman signals support for expanded regulatory leadership
January 1, 2026 at 9:01 PM
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New Post: Inspector General Report Reveals 20% USDA Workforce Reduction; Klobuchar Calls for Rebuilding Capacity theciviccodex.com/inspector-ge... --- #insidethecommittees
Inspector General report confirms 20% USDA staff loss; Klobuchar warns of risks to food and farm systems
January 1, 2026 at 9:01 PM
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New Post: Collins Urges Targeted Relief for Maine Industries as Trade Talks with Vietnam and Canada Continue theciviccodex.com/collins-urge... --- #insidethecommittees
Collins calls for tariff relief and disaster aid to support Maine’s rural economy and manufacturing base
January 1, 2026 at 9:01 PM
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New Post: SASC Holds Hearing on National Guard Deployments; No Press Release Issued by Either Party theciviccodex.com/sasc-holds-h... --- #insidethecommittees
SASC Holds Hearing on National Guard Deployments; No Majority Summary Issued
January 1, 2026 at 9:01 PM
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New Post: Murray Condemns GOP Homeland Security Bill, Cites Lack of Accountability and Bipartisan Process theciviccodex.com/murray-conde... --- #insidethecommittees
Murray calls GOP Homeland Security bill partisan and unaccountable; no formal findings cited
January 1, 2026 at 9:01 PM
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New Post: Senate Subcommittee Reviews USTR Budget Priorities; No Press Release Issued theciviccodex.com/senate-subco... --- #insidethecommittees
USTR outlines FY26 trade priorities; no summary or press release issued by Senate Appropriations leadership
January 1, 2026 at 7:37 PM
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New Post: From Bases to Boardrooms — Banking Committee Secures National Security Provisions in Defense Bill theciviccodex.com/from-bases-t... --- #insidethecommittees
Scott frames outbound investment screening and industrial capacity as tools to counter CCP influence
January 1, 2026 at 7:35 PM
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New Post: Banking Committee Ranking Member Condemns Effort to Cut CFPB Funding, Cites State-Led Legal Challenge theciviccodex.com/banking-comm... --- #insidethecommittees
Warren backs lawsuit against CFPB defunding; no legal citations provided in press release
January 1, 2026 at 7:35 PM
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New Post: From Risk to Remedy — Experts Testify on Legislative Tools for Equitable Banking Access theciviccodex.com/from-risk-to... --- #insidethecommittees
Witnesses address regulatory burdens and access disparities in banking for lawful but disfavored sectors
January 1, 2026 at 7:35 PM
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New Post: Budget Committee Ranking Member Condemns Use of Taxpayer Funds to Offset Tariff Fallout theciviccodex.com/budget-commi... --- #insidethecommittees
Merkley calls bailout a taxpayer-funded fix for a tariff-induced crisis; no oversight findings cited
January 1, 2026 at 7:30 PM