The IRS relies heavily on outdated computer software and hardware to perform its day-to-day operations. This includes things that would impact taxpayers, such as processing tax returns and refunds, and collecting taxes. We find out about IRS's…

COVID-19 has underscored the importance of being able to rapidly develop, manufacture, and distribute medical countermeasures--such as drugs, vaccines and testing supplies. But in the early days of the pandemic, the Department of Health and Human…

Who owns a nursing home is often an important factor impacting the quality of care residents living in that home receive. For nursing homes that participate in Medicare and Medicaid programs, ownership information is shared with the public so that…

Pediatric cancer is among the leading cause of death by disease among children in the United States. But there have been relatively few new drugs approved for treatments. What are the efforts to expand research for developing new treatments? We find…

The U.S. Navy plays a critical role in U.S. national defense, as well as world commerce and keeping the seas open to trade. It faces a number of obstacles in maintaining and operating its fleet of ships. We recently looked at these issues and found…

Commercial and personal use of drones is expected to grow rapidly over the next several years. How is the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) responding to this increase and making sure drones are being used safely? We'll find out from GAO…

When Medicaid and Medicare programs pay for nursing home or hospice care, the government requires participating hospitals, nursing homes and hospice providers to protect individuals from abuse or neglect. But federal requirements may differ, leaving…

Broadband and 5G technology are important technologies used in daily activities across the U.S. Yet, millions of Americans lack access to them. Congress recently approved over $42 billion to accelerate efforts to expand access. But do we have the…

Reports of sexual exploitation of children online increased by 35% during COVID-19. To address this alarming trend, federal agencies have efforts underway to combat online exploitation. Today, we'll find out more about these efforts and some of…

Paying for college is one of the biggest financial decisions students and their families make. In FY 2022, the Department of Education provided $112 billion in federal student financial aid to more than 10 million students. But there are concerns…