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Congress has exercised minimal oversight over ICE, but that might change

Congress has exercised minimal oversight over ICE, but that might change Congress has been criticized for its minimal oversight over Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), with funding for the agency increasing substantially over the past year, from $8 billion in 2024 to $28 billion in 2025. The Senate has held only one public hearing on […]

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A brief history of congressional oversight, from Revolutionary War financing to Pam Bondi

A brief history of congressional oversight, from Revolutionary War financing to Pam Bondi A brief history of congressional oversight has shifted dramatically during the second Trump administration, with hearings becoming increasingly partisan and confrontational. Congressional oversight plays a crucial role in keeping executive branch agencies accountable to the public, ensuring that laws are faithfully executed, […]

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