The Latest Breaking News from the Congressional Research Service

F-35 stealth jet parts diverted to Hong Kong in major security blunder

The Pentagon is investigating how parts of the nation’s most advanced fighter jet ended up in Hong Kong

The Independent UK · Sep 24

Saudi Arabia Reportedly Won't Accept Nuclear Inspections Near Mecca, Driving Trump's Weaker Nuclear Deal

The US-Saudi nuclear deal, backed by Trump, faces scrutiny over weaker inspection safeguards, raising concerns about potential nuclear weapons development and its impact on Middle East security.

International Business Times UK · Jul 22

Flu vaccine no longer mandated for US troops, Hegseth says

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the U.S. military will no longer mandate the flu vaccine for American troops

The Independent UK · Apr 21

Can Donald Trump fire Jerome Powell, US Federal Reserve chair?

Trump questions Fed Chair Powell’s tenure, hints fraud, yet experts view removal improbable due to legal constraints.

Al Jazeera · Jul 18, 2025

Alien Enemies Act: what is it and can Trump use it to deport gang members?

Using the 227-year-old law to argue the Venezuelan gang’s activities amount to an invasion is ‘unprecedented’, according to the Congressional Research Service

The Guardian - AU · Mar 16, 2025

Sorting out the facts on ‘waste and abuse’ at USAID - Roll Call

Funding for three of the four projects highlighted came from the State Department for cultural activities on behalf of various embassies.

Roll Call · Feb 10, 2025

New director named to lead Congressional Research Service - Roll Call

Karen E. Donfried will take reins of what’s sometimes called Congress’ “think tank,” which has been plagued by high attrition and low morale.

Roll Call · Sep 3, 2024

More congressional staff? Conservatives are coming around to the idea - Roll Call

Capacity boost could mean less bureaucracy overall, they argue after a key Supreme Court ruling that struck down the Chevron doctrine.

Roll Call · Jul 30, 2024

Frustrations rise over use of privileged resolutions in the House

Some lawmakers are making their New Year’s resolutions — and hoping to see less of the privileged ones.

Roll Call · Dec 18, 2023

Modernizing the Congressional Research Service: USAFacts proposes transformative reforms

Five ways the Congressional Research Service can evolve traditional reporting methods through utilizing data provision.

USAFacts · Oct 20, 2023