Emerging DHS deal ‘acceptable,’ White House official says
President Donald Trump hasn’t yet publicly backed off his SAVE America Act ultimatum.
Stitt picks energy executive Alan Armstrong as next Oklahoma senator
Armstrong will fill Markwayne Mullin’s Senate seat until the November election.
Senate Armed Services Committee Holds Hearing on Low-Cost Munitions
The Senate Armed Services Committee holds a hearing on low-cost munitions at 11 a.m. ET on March 24. Witnesses include: • Brig. Gen. Robert P. Lyons III, USAF, portfolio acquisition executive for weapons and director of the Armament Directorate, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center. • Lt. Gen. Frank J. Loza… Original News Source Link
House committee launches investigation into ‘rampant’ California hospice fraud
Republican lawmakers on the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Committee are mounting an investigation into alleged hospice fraud in California.
GOP senator launches effort to close Medicaid loophole allowing fraudsters to rake in millions
Sen. Ashley Moody's STOP FRAUD in Medicaid Act aims to close a legal loophole shielding fraud recipients from prosecution by state attorneys general.
Reporter’s Notebook: GOP eyes DHS deal funding ICE probes, but not removals, as shutdown drags
Senate Republicans reportedly plan to end the partial DHS shutdown by funding most of the agency while leaving ICE enforcement and removal unfunded.
Oklahoma governor taps energy executive to fill Mullin’s Senate seat
Washington — Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt appointed energy executive Alan Armstrong on Tuesday to replace newly confirmed Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin in the Senate. “I’m incredibly proud now to announce that my pick as the next U.S. senator of the state of Oklahoma is Mr. Alan Armstrong,” Stitt said at a news