Mark Takano Archives

Rep. Mark Takano, D-Calif., speaks at a press conference in the U.S. Capitol Building on Aug. 10, 2022 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

Another bipartisan push to reboot Congress’ tech expertise office is underway

A bill to resurrect the Office of Technology Assessment has been introduced once more to help lawmakers confront the age of artificial intelligence and tech advances.

1 day ago By K. Sophie Will

Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., speaks with reporters after attending a closed-door, classified briefing for Senators at U.S. Capitol Building on Feb. 14, 2023 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

Dems demand answers on EHRM contract rise as VA says lawmakers knew the total price

Ahead of Oracle’s subpoenaed testimony, Democratic lawmakers want to know why the ceiling nearly tripled to $27 billion. But the VA says it told Congress the estimated…

Oct 14, 2026 By K. Sophie Will

Department of Veterans Affairs Deputy Secretary Paul Lawrence testifies before the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee on electronic health record modernization on Sept. 2, 2026. (K. Sophie Will/Scoop News Group photo)

House committee votes to subpoena Oracle after fiery hearing on VA’s $27B EHRM contract

Across the aisle, lawmakers expressed outrage over the recent contract ceiling hike after Oracle’s CEO told Congress four years ago that the company would not raise costs.

Sep 2, 2026 By K. Sophie Will