House Judiciary Panels Hold Hearing on Federal Bureau of Prisons Oversight

The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Federal Government Surveillance and the Subcommittee on Oversight hold a joint hearing on the oversight of the Federal Bureau of Prisons at 10 a.m. ET on May 6. Witnesses include Cody Wilde of Prison Fellowship, Andy Potter of One Voice United, and Patrick Purtill of Unify.US. Original News

AOC Says She Won’t Run for Top Democratic Seat on House Oversight Committee

The New York lawmaker said she wont seek the leadership role due to her party’s preference for seniority. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) said on May 5 that she will not be seeking the top Democratic post on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, citing her party’s preference for a more senior panel member. “It’s