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Congressional Hearings
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abcnews.go.compolitics10 days ago
Border Patrol Acting Deputy Chief Says Northern Border Lacks Full Awareness
Border Patrol acting deputy chief Jason Schneider told a House committee the agency lacks full awareness along the 5,500-mile U.S.-Canada border. The testimony followed a disclosure that Iranian nationals had been encountered attempting illegal entry.
kff.orgpolitics15 days ago
State Medicaid Directors Decline to Commit on Fraud Risk Reports at House Hearing
Directors from two states told a congressional committee they could not immediately commit to providing requested fraud assessment records. The committee had sought the documents in March letters to the states.
rigzone.compolitics30 days ago
ActBlue Chief Executive to Invoke Fifth Amendment Before Congress
The head of the Democratic fundraising organization is scheduled to appear before Congress on Wednesday regarding reports about foreign donation screening. The executive plans to invoke the Fifth Amendment during testimony.
Fox Newspolitics31 days ago
SPLC Lists Turning Point USA on Hate Map Alongside Supremacist Groups
The Southern Poverty Law Center placed the conservative group on its 2025 hate map. Interim leadership defended the listing during a congressional hearing.
New York Postpolitics32 days ago
San Francisco Superintendent to Testify on Gender Policies and Curriculum
San Francisco schools superintendent Dr. Maria Su will appear before a House committee Wednesday. The hearing will examine parental notification rules and certain lesson materials.
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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Offers In-Person AI Briefings at Headquarters Instead of Senate Hearing
Nvidia's chief executive declined an invitation to testify before a Senate committee examining artificial intelligence, economic competition, and national security. The executive offered to host committee members at company headquarters instead.
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axios.compolitics36 days ago
Secretary of State Testifies Before Four Congressional Panels on Global Conflicts
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio appeared before four congressional committees this week to discuss American involvement in international conflicts. The war in Ukraine received little attention during the hearings.
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Washington Examinerpolitics36 days ago
Treasury Secretary to Testify on Proposed Budget Before House Committee
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will appear before the House Ways and Means Committee on Thursday for a second day of testimony on President Donald Trump's proposed budget. The hearing follows his Wednesday appearance before the Senate Finance Committee.
Washington Examinerpolitics37 days ago
Secretary of State says Russia-Ukraine war has no military solution
Secretary of State Marco Rubio told senators the conflict lacks a military resolution and warned that expanded long-range strikes raise escalation risks. He spoke during a Senate Appropriations subcommittee hearing on Wednesday.
Washington Examinerpolitics38 days ago
Secretary of State to testify on budget and Iran ceasefire
The secretary of state will appear before two congressional panels on Tuesday to discuss the State Department budget and related foreign policy matters.
rediff.combusiness41 days ago
Pentagon Reports $29 Billion Spent on Iran Conflict Through Mid-May
The Pentagon has released updated figures showing U.S. military spending on the Iran conflict reached $29 billion by May 12. Officials and independent analysts differ on total costs and what expenses should be included.
ABC Newspolitics42 days ago
Trump Administration Releases Nearly 3 Million Pages of Epstein Records
Pam Bondi defended the Justice Department's handling of Jeffrey Epstein files during a closed-door House Oversight Committee interview on May 29, 2026. She said the department released nearly 3 million pages and all required documents under the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
Fox Newspolitics46 days ago
House Judiciary Committee Holds Hearing on Southern Poverty Law Center Role in K-12 Education
A House Judiciary Committee hearing examined the Southern Poverty Law Center's influence on civil rights policy and K-12 curricula. The Department of Justice has indicted the organization. The hearing reviewed the group's use of Learning for Justice materials in school districts.
Washington Examinerpolitics49 days ago
House Committee Holds Hearing on Updating Bank Secrecy Act Reporting Rules
The U.S. House Committee on Financial Services held a hearing this week on modernizing the Bank Secrecy Act. Federal regulators have also issued a joint notice of proposed rulemaking to update program requirements for supervised financial institutions.
Fox Newspolitics52 days ago
Central Command Commander Addresses Questions on Iran Operations at House Hearing
Central Command Commander Adm. Brad Cooper responded to questions from members of Congress about U.S. military operations against Iran during a House Armed Services Committee hearing. Fourteen U.S. service members have died in combat since operations began Feb. 28.
The Hillpolitics57 days ago
CENTCOM Commander to Testify Before Senate on FY2027 Defense Budget and Central Command Operations
Adm. Brad Cooper, chief of U.S. Central Command, will appear before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Thursday morning. His testimony will address President Trump’s fiscal 2027 budget request and the defense agency’s posture amid the Middle East conflict. The hearing occurs…
dailydot.compolitics58 days ago
Trump Energy Cabinet Testifies Before Congress on Permitting, Regulations and National Security as House Votes on E15
All three of President Donald Trump’s energy and environment cabinet members appeared before Congress on May 13, 2026, addressing EPA health-benefit modeling, an appeal of a wind and solar permitting ruling, and Iran’s nuclear progress. The House is scheduled to vote the same day…
Fox Newspolitics61 days ago
Statute of Limitations Expires on Rand Paul’s Criminal Referral Against Fauci
The deadline passed Monday on Sen. Rand Paul's referral accusing Dr. Anthony Fauci of lying to Congress about NIH funding for gain-of-function research at the Wuhan Institute of Virology. Paul, who renewed the referral in July 2025, is holding a Senate hearing Wednesday on the CO…
Semaforpolitics65 days ago
Howard Lutnick Testifies Before House Oversight Committee on Epstein Ties
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick will appear Wednesday before the House Oversight Committee for a closed-door transcribed interview about his past relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. The voluntary session follows the release of Department of Justice documents showing contact afte…
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The Boston Globepolitics71 days ago
Hegseth Testifies on Iran Strategy at Senate Hearing
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced questions from lawmakers on the ongoing U.S. war with Iran during hearings this week, addressing costs, civilian casualties, and military firings. He emphasized the need for increased defense spending amid the conflict, which has lasted two mo…
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naturalnews.compolitics72 days ago
Trump Considers Reducing US Troops in Europe
President Trump threatened to pull U.S. troops from Italy and Spain after criticizing their lack of support in the Iran conflict, following a similar warning to Germany. The statements came as the 60-day War Powers Resolution deadline arrived for congressional approval of the ong…
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RFK Jr. Testifies on Vaccines, Budget Cuts, and Health Policies in Congressional Hearings
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended a proposed 12% budget cut and addressed vaccine policies during back-to-back congressional hearings. He acknowledged the measles vaccine's safety for most people while facing questions on past comments and other i…
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Health Secretary RFK Jr. Testifies on HHS Budget Cuts and Priorities in House Hearings
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended a proposed 12% budget cut during congressional testimony, highlighting reforms while facing criticism over vaccine policies and measles outbreaks. Lawmakers clashed with Kennedy on various issues, including past s…
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Protect Our Care Report Criticizes RFK Jr.'s Health Policies Before Hearings
Protect Our Care released a report titled 'Robert F. Kennedy Jr. vs. Public Health' that examines Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s actions on vaccines, medical research, and food during his first 14 months as Health and Human Services Secretary. The report addresses his efforts to mobiliz…