FCC Oversight Hearing

FCC Oversight Hearing

Olivia Trusty, commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), answers questions at a hearing of the House Subcommittee on Communications and Technology Committee on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026.  Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

FCC Oversight Hearing

FCC Oversight Hearing

Brendan Carr, Chair, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), speaks during a hearing of the House Subcommittee on Communications and Technology on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026.  Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

FCC Oversight Hearing

FCC Oversight Hearing

Brendan Carr, Chair, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), speaks during a hearing of the House Subcommittee on Communications and Technology on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026.  Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

FCC Oversight Hearing

FCC Oversight Hearing

Anna Gomez, commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission, answers questions at a hearing of the House Subcommittee on Communications and Technology Committee on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026.  Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

FCC Oversight Hearing

FCC Oversight Hearing

Brendan Carr, Chair, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), speaks during a hearing of the House Subcommittee on Communications and Technology on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026.  Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

FCC Oversight Hearing

FCC Oversight Hearing

Olivia Trusty, commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission, answers questions at a hearing of the House Subcommittee on Communications and Technology Committee on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026.  Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

FCC Oversight Hearing

FCC Oversight Hearing

Brendan Carr, Chair, Federal Communications Commission (FCC); Olivia Trusty, commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC); and Anna Gomez, commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), answer questions at a hearing of the House Subcommittee on Communications and Technology Committee on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026.  Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

FCC Oversight Hearing

FCC Oversight Hearing

Anna Gomez, commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission, answers questions at a hearing of the United States House Subcommittee on Communications and Technology Committee on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.  Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

FCC Oversight Hearing

FCC Oversight Hearing

Brendan Carr, Chair, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), speaks during a hearing of the House Subcommittee on Communications and Technology on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026.  Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

FCC Oversight Hearing

FCC Oversight Hearing

Brendan Carr, Chair, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), and Anna Gomez, commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission, answers questions at a hearing of the House Subcommittee on Communications and Technology Committee on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026.  Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

FCC Oversight Hearing

FCC Oversight Hearing

Olivia Trusty, commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), answers questions at a hearing of the House Subcommittee on Communications and Technology Committee on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026.  Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

FCC Oversight Hearing

FCC Oversight Hearing

Olivia Trusty, commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), answers questions at a hearing of the House Subcommittee on Communications and Technology Committee on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026.  Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

FCC Oversight Hearing

FCC Oversight Hearing

Anna Gomez, commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission, answers questions at a hearing of the House Subcommittee on Communications and Technology Committee on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026.  Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

FCC Oversight Hearing

FCC Oversight Hearing

Anna Gomez, commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission, answers questions at a hearing of the House Subcommittee on Communications and Technology Committee on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026.  Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

FCC Oversight Hearing

FCC Oversight Hearing

Olivia Trusty, commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission, answers questions at a hearing of the House Subcommittee on Communications and Technology Committee on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026.  Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

FCC Oversight Hearing

FCC Oversight Hearing

Brendan Carr, Chair, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), speaks during a hearing of the House Subcommittee on Communications and Technology on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026.  Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

FCC Oversight Hearing

FCC Oversight Hearing

Anna Gomez, commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission, answers questions at a hearing of the House Subcommittee on Communications and Technology Committee on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026.  Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

FCC Oversight Hearing

FCC Oversight Hearing

Olivia Trusty, commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission, answers questions at a hearing of the House Subcommittee on Communications and Technology Committee on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026.  Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

FCC Oversight Hearing

FCC Oversight Hearing

Olivia Trusty, commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission, answers questions at a hearing of the House Subcommittee on Communications and Technology Committee on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026.  Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

House Committee on Natural Resources | Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations hearing titled "Examining Barriers to Access

House Committee on Natural Resources | Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations hearing titled "Examining Barriers to Access

United States Representative Doug LaMalfa (Republican of California) questions National Park Service Deputy Director Mike Reynolds during a House Committee on Natural Resources

House Committee on Natural Resources | Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations hearing titled "Examining Barriers to Access

House Committee on Natural Resources | Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations hearing titled "Examining Barriers to Access

United States Representative Doug LaMalfa (Republican of California) questions National Park Service Deputy Director Mike Reynolds during a House Committee on Natural Resources

House Committee on Natural Resources | Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations hearing titled "Examining Barriers to Access

House Committee on Natural Resources | Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations hearing titled "Examining Barriers to Access

United States Representative Doug LaMalfa (Republican of California) questions National Park Service Deputy Director Mike Reynolds during a House Committee on Natural Resources

House Committee on Natural Resources | Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations hearing titled "Examining Barriers to Access

House Committee on Natural Resources | Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations hearing titled "Examining Barriers to Access

United States Representative Doug LaMalfa (Republican of California) questions National Park Service Deputy Director Mike Reynolds during a House Committee on Natural Resources

House Committee on Natural Resources | Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations hearing titled "Examining Barriers to Access

House Committee on Natural Resources | Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations hearing titled "Examining Barriers to Access

United States Representative Doug LaMalfa (Republican of California) questions National Park Service Deputy Director Mike Reynolds during a House Committee on Natural Resources

House Committee on Natural Resources | Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations hearing titled "Examining Barriers to Access

House Committee on Natural Resources | Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations hearing titled "Examining Barriers to Access

United States Representative Doug LaMalfa (Republican of California) questions National Park Service Deputy Director Mike Reynolds during a House Committee on Natural Resources

House Committee on Natural Resources | Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations hearing titled "Examining Barriers to Access

House Committee on Natural Resources | Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations hearing titled "Examining Barriers to Access

United States Representative Doug LaMalfa (Republican of California) questions National Park Service Deputy Director Mike Reynolds during a House Committee on Natural Resources

Bowser and Mendelson testify on “Oversight of the District of Columbia”

Bowser and Mendelson testify on “Oversight of the District of Columbia”

Mayor Muriel Bowser (Democrat of the District of Columbia) testifies before the United States House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform during a hearing titled “Oversight of the District of Columbia,” in the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on Thursday, September 18, 2025. The hearing addressed public safety, governance, and federal involvement in DC Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Bowser and Mendelson testify on “Oversight of the District of Columbia”

Bowser and Mendelson testify on “Oversight of the District of Columbia”

Mayor Muriel Bowser (Democrat of the District of Columbia) arrives to testify before the United States House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform during a hearing titled “Oversight of the District of Columbia,” in the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, September 18, 2025. The hearing addressed public safety, governance, and federal involvement in DC Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Bowser and Mendelson testify on “Oversight of the District of Columbia”

Bowser and Mendelson testify on “Oversight of the District of Columbia”

Mayor of the District of Columbia Muriel Bowser testifies before the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability during a hearing titled “Oversight of the District of Columbia,” on Capitol Hill in Washington, sep18th 2025. The hearing addressed public safety, governance, and federal involvement in D.C Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Bowser and Mendelson testify on “Oversight of the District of Columbia”

Bowser and Mendelson testify on “Oversight of the District of Columbia”

Mayor of the District of Columbia Muriel Bowser testifies before the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability during a hearing titled “Oversight of the District of Columbia,” on Capitol Hill in Washington, sep18th 2025. The hearing addressed public safety, governance, and federal involvement in D.C Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Bowser and Mendelson testify on “Oversight of the District of Columbia”

Bowser and Mendelson testify on “Oversight of the District of Columbia”

Mayor Muriel Bowser (Democrat of the District of Columbia) arrives to testify before the United States House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform during a hearing titled “Oversight of the District of Columbia,” in the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, September 18, 2025. The hearing addressed public safety, governance, and federal involvement in DC Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Bowser and Mendelson testify on “Oversight of the District of Columbia”

Bowser and Mendelson testify on “Oversight of the District of Columbia”

Mayor Muriel Bowser (Democrat of the District of Columbia) testifies before the United States House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform during a hearing titled “Oversight of the District of Columbia,” in the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on Thursday, September 18, 2025. The hearing addressed public safety, governance, and federal involvement in DC Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Bowser and Mendelson testify on “Oversight of the District of Columbia”

Bowser and Mendelson testify on “Oversight of the District of Columbia”

Mayor Muriel Bowser (Democrat of the District of Columbia) arrives to testify before the United States House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform during a hearing titled “Oversight of the District of Columbia,” in the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, September 18, 2025. The hearing addressed public safety, governance, and federal involvement in DC. At left is US Representative James Comer (Republican of Kentucky), Chair, US House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Bowser and Mendelson testify on “Oversight of the District of Columbia”

Bowser and Mendelson testify on “Oversight of the District of Columbia”

Mayor Muriel Bowser (Democrat of the District of Columbia) looks over he notes prior to giving testimony before the United States House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform during a hearing titled “Oversight of the District of Columbia,” in the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, September 18, 2025. The hearing addressed public safety, governance, and federal involvement in DC Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Bowser and Mendelson testify on “Oversight of the District of Columbia”

Bowser and Mendelson testify on “Oversight of the District of Columbia”

Mayor Muriel Bowser (Democrat of the District of Columbia) is sworn-in to testify before US House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform during a hearing titled “Oversight of the District of Columbia. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Bowser and Mendelson testify on “Oversight of the District of Columbia”

Bowser and Mendelson testify on “Oversight of the District of Columbia”

Mayor Muriel Bowser (Democrat of the District of Columbia) looks over he notes prior to giving testimony before the United States House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform during a hearing titled “Oversight of the District of Columbia,” in the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, September 18, 2025. The hearing addressed public safety, governance, and federal involvement in DC Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Bowser and Mendelson testify on “Oversight of the District of Columbia”

Bowser and Mendelson testify on “Oversight of the District of Columbia”

Mayor Muriel Bowser (Democrat of the District of Columbia) arrives to testify before the United States House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform during a hearing titled “Oversight of the District of Columbia,” in the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, September 18, 2025. The hearing addressed public safety, governance, and federal involvement in DC Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Bowser and Mendelson testify on “Oversight of the District of Columbia”

Bowser and Mendelson testify on “Oversight of the District of Columbia”

Mayor Muriel Bowser (Democrat of the District of Columbia) arrives to testify before the United States House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform during a hearing titled “Oversight of the District of Columbia,” in the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, September 18, 2025. The hearing addressed public safety, governance, and federal involvement in DC Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Bowser and Mendelson testify on “Oversight of the District of Columbia”

Bowser and Mendelson testify on “Oversight of the District of Columbia”

Mayor Muriel Bowser (Democrat of the District of Columbia), left, and Chair of the Council of the District of Columbia Phil Mendelson (Democrat of the District of Columbia) have a side chat before giving testimony before the US House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform during a hearing titled “Oversight of the District of Columbia” in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on Thursday, September 18, 2025. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Bowser and Mendelson testify on “Oversight of the District of Columbia”

Bowser and Mendelson testify on “Oversight of the District of Columbia”

Mayor Muriel Bowser (Democrat of the District of Columbia), left, and Chair of the Council of the District of Columbia Phil Mendelson (Democrat of the District of Columbia) have a side chat before giving testimony before the US House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform during a hearing titled “Oversight of the District of Columbia” in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on Thursday, September 18, 2025. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Bowser and Mendelson testify on “Oversight of the District of Columbia”

Bowser and Mendelson testify on “Oversight of the District of Columbia”

Mayor Muriel Bowser (Democrat of the District of Columbia) testifies before the United States House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform during a hearing titled “Oversight of the District of Columbia,” in the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on Thursday, September 18, 2025. The hearing addressed public safety, governance, and federal involvement in DC Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Bowser and Mendelson testify on “Oversight of the District of Columbia”

Bowser and Mendelson testify on “Oversight of the District of Columbia”

Chair of the Council of the District of Columbia Phil Mendelson (Democrat of the District of Columbia) is sworn-in to testify before US House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform during a hearing titled “Oversight of the District of Columbia. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Bowser and Mendelson testify on “Oversight of the District of Columbia”

Bowser and Mendelson testify on “Oversight of the District of Columbia”

Mayor Muriel Bowser (Democrat of the District of Columbia) and Chair of the Council of the District of Columbia Phil Mendelson (Democrat of the District of Columbia) are sworn-in to testify before US House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform during a hearing titled “Oversight of the District of Columbia. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

FBI Director Kash Patel testifies before the House Judiciary Committee during an oversight hearing on Capitol Hill.

FBI Director Kash Patel testifies before the House Judiciary Committee during an oversight hearing on Capitol Hill.

Kash Patel, Director, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) gives testimony during an United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary oversight hearing in the Hart Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, USA, on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. Lawmakers pressed Patel on the bureau’s intelligence operations, surveillance protocols, and efforts to rebuild public trust. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

FBI Director Kash Patel testifies before the House Judiciary Committee during an oversight hearing on Capitol Hill.

FBI Director Kash Patel testifies before the House Judiciary Committee during an oversight hearing on Capitol Hill.

United States Senator Chuck Grassley (Republican of Iowa), Chair, US Senate Committee on the Judiciary, listens as Kash Patel, Director, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) testifies during an US Senate Committee on the Judiciary oversight hearing in the Hart Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, USA, on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. Lawmakers pressed Patel on the bureau’s intelligence operations, surveillance protocols, and efforts to rebuild public trust. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

FBI Director Kash Patel testifies before the House Judiciary Committee during an oversight hearing on Capitol Hill.

FBI Director Kash Patel testifies before the House Judiciary Committee during an oversight hearing on Capitol Hill.

Kash Patel, Director, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) gives testimony during an United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary oversight hearing in the Hart Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, USA, on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. Lawmakers pressed Patel on the bureau’s intelligence operations, surveillance protocols, and efforts to rebuild public trust. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

FBI Director Kash Patel testifies before the House Judiciary Committee during an oversight hearing on Capitol Hill.

FBI Director Kash Patel testifies before the House Judiciary Committee during an oversight hearing on Capitol Hill.

Kash Patel, Director, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) gives testimony during an United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary oversight hearing in the Hart Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, USA, on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. Lawmakers pressed Patel on the bureau’s intelligence operations, surveillance protocols, and efforts to rebuild public trust. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

FBI Director Kash Patel testifies before the House Judiciary Committee during an oversight hearing on Capitol Hill.

FBI Director Kash Patel testifies before the House Judiciary Committee during an oversight hearing on Capitol Hill.

Kash Patel, Director, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) gives testimony during an United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary oversight hearing in the Hart Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, USA, on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. Lawmakers pressed Patel on the bureau’s intelligence operations, surveillance protocols, and efforts to rebuild public trust. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

FBI Director Kash Patel testifies before the House Judiciary Committee during an oversight hearing on Capitol Hill.

FBI Director Kash Patel testifies before the House Judiciary Committee during an oversight hearing on Capitol Hill.

United States Senator Josh Hawley (Republican of Missouri) questions Kash Patel, Director, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) during an US Senate Committee on the Judiciary oversight hearing in the Hart Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, USA, on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. Lawmakers pressed Patel on the bureau’s intelligence operations, surveillance protocols, and efforts to rebuild public trust. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

FBI Director Kash Patel testifies before the House Judiciary Committee during an oversight hearing on Capitol Hill.

FBI Director Kash Patel testifies before the House Judiciary Committee during an oversight hearing on Capitol Hill.

Kash Patel, Director, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) gives testimony during an United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary oversight hearing in the Hart Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, USA, on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. Lawmakers pressed Patel on the bureau’s intelligence operations, surveillance protocols, and efforts to rebuild public trust. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM