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WASHINGTON, DC – JULY 12: A view of the Capitol building where young activists plan to take part in an overnight sit-in outside of Congress (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images for Get Free)

House Oversight Republicans block Democrats’ inquiry into Musk’s conflicts of interest

In a Wednesday markup, GOP committee members voted against an inquiry into the tech billionaire’s role in the government.

Apr 9, 2025 By Caroline Nihill

Chairwoman Nancy Mace (R-SC) speaks before a House hearing at the US Capitol on June 22, 2023 in Washington, DC. The House Committee on Oversight and Accountbility Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation met to discuss the use of technology at the US Border, airports and military bases. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)

Agency software purchasing bill reintroduced by House Oversight members

A bipartisan group of lawmakers is taking another run at the SAMOSA Act, a bill with strong support from a variety of tech groups.

Mar 27, 2025 By Caroline Nihill

Rep. Gerry Connolly, D-Va., speaks to reporters outside of the U.S. Capitol on May 15, 2023 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

Top Oversight Democrat warns of DOGE AI use in federal agencies

Rep. Gerry Connolly, D-Va., said the use of unauthorized tools by Elon Musk and DOGE may violate privacy laws and software regulations.

Mar 12, 2025 By Caroline Nihill

Immigrant rights protesters participate in a demonstration to draw attention to the involvement of tech companies in the immigration enforcement system on Oct. 11, 2019, in New York City. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Former ICE officials clash on agency’s need for increased data access

Witnesses at a House hearing Tuesday disagreed on the need for access to more data, but fell in line regarding data modernization.

Mar 4, 2025 By Caroline Nihill

Federal workers and their supporters gather outside the Treasury Department on Feb. 4, 2025, in Washington, D.C., to protest Elon Musk and DOGE’s takeover of federal systems. (Scoop News Group photo by Madison Alder)

House Republicans block Democratic effort to subpoena Elon Musk over DOGE’s access to government data

Republicans won a recorded vote during a Wednesday hearing to table a motion to subpoena the tech billionaire.

Feb 5, 2025 By Caroline Nihill