Congress

Education

Decoding the Inquiry: Why Congress is Diving Deep into the 'Science of Reading'

Federal lawmakers are shifting their focus from broad literacy mandates to the granular details of evidence-based instruction. As the 'Science of Reading' sweeps the nation, Congress is now asking the...

Feb 11, 2026 5 min read

International

Ghislaine Maxwell's Congressional Silence: A Standoff in the Shadow of Epstein's Network

Ghislaine Maxwell, the convicted sex trafficker and former associate of Jeffrey Epstein, has invoked her Fifth Amendment rights, refusing to answer questions from a congressional committee. Her defian...

Feb 9, 2026 5 min read

International

US Funding Deal Reached: Biden Announces Agreement to Avoid Shutdown

A bipartisan funding package has been agreed upon by Republicans and Democrats in the US Congress, averting a potential government shutdown. President Biden confirmed the deal, highlighting its import...

Jan 30, 2026 3 min read