Videos

A portion of the House Committee on Homeland Security was shown. The hearing focused on the progress and pitfalls of the Terror Watch List (TWL). Representatives Bennie Thompson and Dave …

In a subcommittee hearing titled, “Aviation Security: Are We Truly Protected?,” witnesses testified about the Transportation Security Administration. Topics included progress in securing the…

The House Education and Labor Committee held a hearing on the August 6, 2007, disaster at Utah’s Crandall Canyon Mine, focusing on the fact that such accidents continue to occur more than 30…

William Polk talked about his book Violent Politics: A History of Insurgency, Terrorism, and Guerrilla War, from the American Revolution to Iraq, published by Harper. In his book he relays e…

Comptroller General David Walker and Mr. Schneider testified about the assessment by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) of the Department of Homeland Security’s efforts over the past…

The House has been in recess throughout the day. The House is expected to convene to continue debate on Homeland Security.

Witnesses testified about U.S. trade policy and its impact on small businesses. The committee heard from government agencies and industry representatives regarding small businesses' role in …

Federal health and law enforcement officials testified about containment of contagious diseases and public safety issues in light of a recent incident involving a citizen who had traveled to…

Witnesses testified about school safety and federal programs designed to support community preparedness and response to emergencies in educational institutions. Among the topics they address…

Democratic members of the freshman class of Congress spoke to reporters about ethics reform and various proposals aimed at creating meaningful ethics reform legislation. Following their rema…

A hearing was held on the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s state of preparedness for the coming hurricane season. The committee also examined FEMA’s coordination with the preparations o…