Once a week, David Hawkings, editor-in-chief of The Firewall, walks us through the biggest stories out of Washington, D.C. Top of mind right now: Congress is back in session, but very few Democrats are saying the word "impeachment."
Washington Roundup: Why Oversight Is Good For Voters
Congress is back from spring recess and turning up the oversight.
Washington Roundup: Why Oversight Is Good For Voters
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Posted: 8:28 p.m. EDT Apr 30, 2019
Senate passes surveillance program renewal despite privacy concerns
U.S. officials have said the surveillance tool is crucial in disrupting terror attacks, cyber intrusions, and foreign espionage.
Lawmakers want to change how the IRS corrects tax mistakes
Lawmakers say that when the IRS fixes mistakes, they too often don't provide clear details as to what caused the error.
Trump loses bid to halt lawsuits over Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection
The suits brought by lawmakers and police officers who defended the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, seek damages for harm they say they suffered that day.
Senate passes surveillance program renewal despite privacy concerns
U.S. officials have said the surveillance tool is crucial in disrupting terror attacks, cyber intrusions, and foreign espionage.
Amsterdam to halt hotel construction in bid to control tourism
Dutch authorities said they want to control a city that is overrun with tourism, in their eyes. The effort would also control annual hotel stays.
Messi the dog is retiring from the TSA after work screening travelers
The 8-year-old Labrador Retriever worked at Reagan National Airport, and was the TSA's canine calendar dog of the month in February.
