‘I became a commodity:’ Human trafficking survivors urge Congress to ramp up protections
Every year, tens of millions of children and adults around the world become victims of human trafficking and that includes cases in the United States.
FTC: Online counseling company shared consumer data with social media platforms
A popular online counseling company has agreed to a settlement with the federal government following allegations that the company shared consumer data with social media platforms for targeted advertising.
Senators weigh impact of community health centers on patients
Around 30 million Americans rely on community health centers for their primary medical care, according to lawmakers on the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions (HELP).
Sen. Warren demands answers about military housing: ‘I want these contractors in front of me’
After our months-long investigation into unsafe living conditions reported by military families at bases around the country, our Washington News Bureau spoke one-on-one with Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) about efforts underway to better protect military families.
Senate bill aims to crack down on how drug company ‘middlemen’ negotiate prices
It’s something many people have likely never heard of, but they play a big role in how much money you pay for prescription drugs.
Acting FAA Administrator faces Senate committee questions following system meltdown
The Acting head of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) faced a Senate committee Wednesday to answer questions about the January system failure that led to thousands of flights being delayed or canceled.
Buttigieg says Biden administration working to stop unfair airline fees outlined in SOTU
President Joe Biden pushed for an end to so-called junk fees in the State of the Union address Tuesday night and called out airlines for charging families looking to sit together on a flight.
Lawmakers weigh impact of transportation industry challenges on supply chain
Whether by rail, road or waterway, our transportation system serves as the backbone of our supply chain.
Senators grill Ticketmaster over Taylor Swift ticket fiasco, lack of industry competition
The Ticketmaster meltdown that angered millions of Taylor Swift fans late last year was at the center of discussion on Capitol Hill Tuesday.
Treasury Dept. implements ‘extraordinary measures’ as U.S. reaches borrowing cap
The U.S. reached its borrowing cap Thursday and the Treasury Department said it took “extraordinary measures” to prevent the country from defaulting on its debt.
Report calls for Ed Department to improve process for investigating misleading colleges
From the cost of tuition to the course requirements, incoming students consider a lot of different factors when picking a college that is right for them.
Reporting gaps exposed for abuse allegations at Medicare/Medicaid certified hospices
A new watchdog report is exposing reporting gaps for abuse and neglect allegations at Medicare and Medicaid certified hospices.
House passes two Republican-backed abortion measures
The Republican-led House passed two abortion-related measures Wednesday in a move that reflects the new direction of the House under a GOP majority.
Report calls for improved oversight, management at immigration detention centers
As lawmakers are working to draft legislation to address the surge in migrants at the southern border, a new watchdog report is shedding light on the need more oversight and improved management at the immigration detention facilities that hold migrants.