Committee to Investigate Unlawful Visa Usage by ‘Birth Tourism’ Companies
The House Oversight Committee has initiated an investigation into various companies involved in “birth tourism.” This practice involves bringing pregnant women, mainly from Russia and China, to the U.S. to secure U.S. citizenship for their newborns. Oversight Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) and Rep. Brandon Gill (R-Texas) are concentrating on four companies located in Florida, Texas, […]
Majority of Tennessee House Democrats Removed from Their Committee Roles
Tennessee House Democrats Face Committee Stripping Most Democrats in the Tennessee House of Representatives have had their committee assignments revoked. This decision was made due to allegations of associating with “paid protesters and participants,” “encouraging disorder,” and utilizing “prohibited props and noise generators” within the House chamber. Tennessee Rep. Justin Pearson (D-86th District) expressed his […]
Georgia Senate Committee Issues Subpoena to Stacey Abrams in Campaign Finance Investigation
The Georgia Senate has initiated an investigation into campaign finance violations involving Stacey Abrams’ voter advocacy organization, the New Georgia Project, as well as its Action Fund. On Monday, the Senate Select Committee on Investigations revealed that it has issued subpoenas to Abrams and other leaders from the New Georgia Project, namely Loren Groh-Wargo and […]
U.S. Senate Banking Committee reveals the Clarity Act before the hearing.
New Bill Aims to Regulate U.S. Cryptocurrency Industry A new bill poised to fully integrate the U.S. cryptocurrency sector into the regulated financial landscape has surfaced. The Senate Banking Committee released the document just after midnight Tuesday, ahead of a hearing aimed at pushing the initiative forward. While the updated version wasn’t expected to surprise […]
Trump claims Chuck Schumer’s new elections committee is working to suppress votes
A heated partisan conflict is brewing in Washington, D.C., as both parties swap accusations about trying to manipulate the outcomes of the midterm elections in November. Republicans are fighting to maintain their majorities in Congress, while Democrats are eager to gain control of either the House or the Senate, capitalizing on issues like legislative delays, […]
Senate Banking Committee to conduct important hearing on market structure this Thursday
Senate Banking Committee to Review Digital Asset Market Transparency Act The Senate Banking Committee is set to hold its much-anticipated markup hearing on the Digital Asset Market Transparency Act of 2025, often referred to as the Transparency Act, on Thursday, May 14th at 10:30 a.m. The Clarity Act faced significant delays after Coinbase CEO Brian […]
Significant cryptocurrency legislation set for vote in Senate Banking Committee on May 14
Senate Committee Set to Vote on Crypto Regulation Bill The Senate Banking Committee is preparing for the first vote on a key cryptocurrency regulation bill on May 14th. If the bill moves forward, it could pose challenges for the banking sector. Banks are concerned that certain provisions, particularly those limiting when stablecoins can generate interest, […]
Investigation into Rep. Chuck Edwards by the Ethics Committee
An ethics investigation in Congress is examining allegations involving lawmakers from North Carolina and former staff members. This comes amid a wave of inquiries and resignations connected to misconduct claims at the Capitol. On May 1st, NOTUS reported that Representative Chuck Edwards (R-North Carolina) is under investigation by the House Ethics Committee due to claims […]
Senate committee approves Hawley’s GUARD Act on AI chatbots without dissent.
Senate Bill Targets AI Regulations Following Family Testimonies A Senate bill aimed at regulating artificial intelligence (AI) received unanimous approval from a committee on Thursday, influenced by distressing stories from families who claim their children were manipulated and harmed by AI chatbots. During a committee hearing, parents shared heartbreaking accounts about how technology has led […]
Hegseth supports the Pentagon budget and the removal of military leaders in front of the House Armed Services Committee
Pentagon Budget Hearing Highlights Tensions Over Iran Conflict During a recent House Armed Services Committee hearing, Army Secretary Pete Hegseth found himself fielding tough questions from lawmakers. The backdrop? Rising costs related to the ongoing conflict with Iran. At the heart of the discussion was the Pentagon’s proposed military budget for 2027, which seeks to […]