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Senators grilled Patel on subjects including the Epstein files, immigration, mass firings at the bureau and the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Despite some early agreement on ending political violence and cooling down rhetoric, things heated up quickly.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – There’s another push on Capitol Hill to get paid leave for all workers. Democratic lawmakers said too many families are dealt with hard decisions like choosing between taking care of a loved one and paying their bills. However, businesses argue they won’t be able to afford this. 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Tucked inside the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, is new funding for rural healthcare. It’s called the Rural Health Transformation Program. It’s a 50-billion-dollar one time funding program aimed at improving healthcare access in rural communities, but will it move the needle on transforming health care? Health policy experts are concerned with the estimated Medicaid cuts from the OBBBA, this funding might not be enough.   

Solar energy advocates are warning Americans could see higher electricity bills, in part, due to clean energy rollbacks they say are squeezing supply as demand surges.

From seniors to those living with disabilities, Social Security continues to provide security and hope. This year, Virgin Islanders are not only celebrating its legacy, but also calling on leaders to protect it for the future.