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WATCH: U.S. government failed to take prevent fraud in COVID-19 relief programs, Clyburn says

By Jennifer McDermott, Geoff Mulvihill, Associated Press

The head of a congressional panel says the U.S. failed to take basic steps at the start of the coronavirus pandemic to prevent fraud in a federal aid program intended to help small businesses.

WATCH: Families, surviving classmates of Uvalde victims testify on gun violence in House hearing

By Farnoush Amiri, Kevin Freking, Associated Press

An 11-year-old girl who survived the mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, recounted in video testimony to Congress on Wednesday how she covered herself with a dead classmate’s blood to avoid being shot.

WATCH: House oversight hearing on defending the U.S. electric grid against cyber threats

By Associated Press

The House Oversight Committee held a hearing on defending the U.S. electric grid against cyber threats on Tuesday.

WATCH: FBI Director Wray testifies before House Oversight Committee on Jan. 6 Capitol attack

By Associated Press

A top Army leader is defending the Pentagon’s response to the Jan. 6 insurrection. Lt. Gen. Walter Piatt told a House panel Tuesday that the National Guard was delayed for hours because it had to properly prepare for the deployment.

WATCH: House committee holds hearing with inspector general for Afghanistan Reconstruction

By Associated Press

The Office of the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction is tasked with conducting audits and inspections of reconstruction efforts in the country.

House panel calls new postal chief to explain mail delays

By Matthew Daly, Associated Press

The House Oversight Committee has invited the new postmaster general to appear at a hearing next month to examine operational changes to the U.S. Postal Service that are causing delays in mail deliveries.

The latest from the impeachment inquiry, including new transcripts and a court ruling

More transcripts from closed-door impeachment hearings were released Tuesday, providing new insight into how aid to Ukraine was delayed -- and why. Meanwhile, a federal court ruled witnesses subpoenaed in the impeachment inquiry must testify, noting that "presidents are not…

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House Oversight panel sues Barr and Ross over census documents

By Matthew Daly, Associated Press

The House committee is suing the Trump administration officials for refusing to produce documents related to a decision to add a citizenship question to the 2020 census.

WATCH: House oversight panel votes in favor of contempt vote for Barr, Ross

The Democratic-controlled House Oversight Committee voted 24-15 to advance contempt measures against Attorney General William Barr and Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross. The vote sends the measures to the full House.

House panel to vote on holding William Barr and Wilbur Ross in contempt

By Matthew Daly, Associated Press

The contempt of Congress vote comes after the attorney general and commerce secretary failed to comply with subpoenas for documents related to the Trump administration's decision to add a citizenship question to the 2020 census.