Latest House News & Updates

Washington, March 27 (IANS) The Pentagon is pushing to overhaul its information technology systems. Officials say outdated networks and cyber risks could hurt military readiness.Defence Chief Information Officer Kirsten Davies outlined the plan at a House hearing. She said the department is driving a “bold transformation” to turn technology into a “decisive warfighting advantage.”“Our focus is to enable data supremacy and decision superiority,” she said.Lawmakers said strong networks…

Washington, Jan 31 (IANS) The United States government went into a partial shutdown on Saturday after Congress failed to approve the 2026 federal budget before the midnight deadline, resulting in a temporary lapse in federal funding. Lawmakers indicated that the disruption could be short-lived, with the House expected to approve a Senate-backed funding package early next week.The funding lapse followed a breakdown in negotiations amid Democratic outrage over the deaths of two protesters in Minne…

Washington, Jan 28 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said Democrats would “probably try and impeach me” if they regain control of Congress, even as he defended tariffs, immigration enforcement, and crime-fighting measures as pillars of what he called a record-setting year in office.In an interview with Fox News host Will Cain, Trump said history showed that presidents often lose congressional seats in midterm elections, regardless of performance. “Even presidents, whether it’s Republican or…