The President has authorized the military to increase its role in border security and the integrity of U.S. territory southern border through Executive Order 14167.

Chairman Higgins investigates the Biden administration's alleged regulatory overreach and its impact on businesses, requesting DOJ and EPA information on their enforcement practices.

Montgomery County warns of driveway-paving scams, with unlicensed workers offering poor services and extra costs. County officials advise residents on recognizing such fraud.

DC adjusts services for Emancipation Day; shelters remain open to support the homeless, while festivities include a parade and concert. Mayor Bowser invites residents to join in honoring the day.

The US House passed a GOP budget resolution favoring tax cuts for the wealthy, opposed unanimously by Democrats who criticized cuts to essential programs.

The article discusses a decline in U.S. consumer prices, attributed to President Trump's policies, marking economic improvement with lower inflation and rising real wages.

Oregon's congressional Democrats oppose FEMA's suspension of BRIC grants, crucial for disaster preparedness in vulnerable areas, demanding the program's restoration.

Democratic Whip Katherine Clark criticized the Republican "billionaire-first" agenda, rallying with Fair Share America and advocating for the resistance movement, especially acknowledging the role of mothers in these efforts.

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health opened in D.C., offering a full-service hospital to underserved areas, as part of a larger healthcare improvement initiative.

Senator Ron Wyden has placed a hold on a top cybersecurity nominee to extract details about U.S. phone network vulnerabilities, highlighting national security concerns.

The article discusses the potential impact of the Trump Tax Cuts expiring, with White House warnings of negative effects on wages, jobs, and the economy if they aren't extended.

Senators Wyden and Merkley criticize OPM for failing to provide health care benefits to reinstated federal workers in Oregon, highlighting cases of severe medical need.

Oregon Senators Merkley and Wyden support the Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act to protect public workers' rights to organize and bargain collectively.