Washington — The Justice Department is preparing to solicit applications for up to $3.5 billion in grants to pay for mostly immigration-related law enforcement programs, equipment and personnel, multiple sources familiar with the plans told CBS News. The grant solicitations, most of which are not yet public, will fund everything from the construction of immigration
The Supreme Court in Washington on Feb. 17, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times The Supreme Court has revived an injured veteran’s lawsuit attempting to hold a defense contractor liable for a 2016 terrorist attack in Afghanistan. The contractor, known as Fluor Corp., argued that a federal law granting the government immunity should apply to companies
The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions holds a hearing on pharmacy benefit managers titled “Profits Over Patients: The PBM Business Model Under Scrutiny” at 10:15 a.m. ET on April 22. Witnesses to speak will be James Gelfand, president and CEO of the ERISA Industry Committee; C… Original News Source
The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government holds hearings at 10 a.m. ET on April 22 to examine the Department of the Treasury’s fiscal year 2027 budget request and justification with testimony from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Original News Source Link – Epoch Times
The Senate Subcommittee on Energy of the Committee on Energy and Commerce holds a hearing on Nuclear Regulatory Commission oversight, activities, priorities, and the fiscal year 2027 budget at 10 a.m. ET on April 22. Witnesses to speak include Ho K. Nieh, chairman of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission; David A. Wright, commissio… Original News Source Link
The House Armed Services Committee holds a hearing on U.S. military posture and national security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region at 10 a.m. ET on April 22. Witnesses to speak are John Noh, assistant secretary of defense for Indo-Pacific security affairs; Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command; and Gen… Original News Source Link
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., seeks to extend Haitian migrants' Temporary Protected Status for three years, drawing sharp criticism from Senate Republicans.