Education Department moves to outsource its programs as advocates cry foul

Telemedicine, which was initiated for beneficial reasons, is at risk of being discontinued if Congress does not take timely action. The continuation of telemedicine is deemed essential for improving healthcare access and quality.

Rep. Greg Steube (R-Fla.) plans to file a motion to censure Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Fla.) following her indictment for allegedly misusing FEMA disaster funds for her 2021 campaign. Steube described the situation as a severe breach of public trust.

The House of Representatives passed a bill on Wednesday to repeal a provision that allowed senators to sue for significant damages if they were not notified about law enforcement requests for their phone records. The repeal was approved unanimously with a vote of 426-0, reflecting bipartisan discontent regarding the provision.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) will not release a federal employment report for October due to the inability to collect data from households during the government shutdown. This decision comes after the BLS missed the deadline for data collection, impacting the availability of employment statistics for that month.

The Senate is progressing on a bill aimed at clarifying oversight of the cryptocurrency industry, with the release of the second half of the draft legislation. However, significant policy questions remain as lawmakers work towards passing the bill early.

Dolly Parton is set to announce plans for her first-ever travel center, with further travel center announcements expected next year. This initiative marks a significant expansion of Parton's business ventures.

The Trump administration is actively pursuing its promise to abolish the Education Department, a move that has garnered significant attention. This initiative reflects a broader strategy to reshape federal education policy and reduce the federal government's role in education.

Larry Summers, the former U.S. Treasury Secretary, has resigned from the board of OpenAI following the emergence of emails revealing his connections to Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender. The board acknowledged his decision in a statement, emphasizing respect for his choice. This resignation comes shortly after Summers announced a retreat from public commitments amid growing scrutiny.