Following last night’s sweeping Democratic victories, which delivered the party control of both the House and the Senate, the incoming Chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Representative Robert Garcia, issued a two-word statement that is drawing
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Earlier this month, the House of Representatives adopted resolutions holding two witnesses in contempt of Congress for failing to comply with subpoenas issued by the House Committee on Ethics in connection with the Committee’s investigation of alleged congressional ethics violations
DOJ Issues Press Release Regarding Liability for Unregistered Foreign Agents
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The artificial intelligence industry could face a new, dedicated congressional investigative committee if Democratic Members of Congress take control of the House of Representatives following November’s midterm elections. The House Democratic leaders are reportedly laying the groundwork to create a
New Lawsuit Raises Unresolved Questions About House Civil Subpoena Enforcement
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Supreme Court Action Revives FCC Media Bureau’s Political Ad Guidance
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SEC Proposes to Repeal Longstanding Pay-to-Play Restrictions on Investment Advisers
On September 3, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) voted to propose rescinding in its entirety Rule 206(4)-5 under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the agency’s longstanding “pay-to-play rule” applicable to investment advisers. If finalized, the proposal would
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As widely reported, the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress following his appearance before the Committee in July, where he refused to answer the Committee’s questions by asserting his