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upi.comU.S. lawmakers examine higher aviation fuel costs for fiscal 2027 defense bill
Lawmakers are reviewing the impact of increased fuel prices on military aviation budgets ahead of the fiscal 2027 National Defense Authorization Act. The discussion occurred during a Senate hearing on the Department of Defense posture.
Washington ExaminerActing Attorney General Says Justice Department Will Not Recommend Pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche told senators Tuesday that the Justice Department will not recommend a pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell. Blanche also addressed meetings with Epstein victims and defended his record on the issue.
Fox NewsHouse Hearing on Fairfax County Prosecutor Turns Chaotic During Questioning
A House Judiciary Subcommittee hearing on Thursday became disorderly as lawmakers questioned Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Stephen Descano about his office’s handling of cases involving illegal immigrants. The exchange centered on charge reductions in two sexual assault…
Defense NewsU.S. Navy Shipbuilding Plan for Fiscal 2027 Includes Consideration of Foreign Yards
The Navy's new plan, released Monday, outlines the possibility of manufacturing ships at foreign shipyards as the service confronts capacity shortfalls. Lawmakers from both parties pressed Navy leaders on the proposal during a House Armed Services Committee hearing Thursday, stre…
Fox NewsEducation Secretary McMahon Testifies Before Congress on Plan to Shift Authority from Federal Department of Education
Linda McMahon told a House committee that President Trump received a mandate to eliminate the $3 trillion federal education bureaucracy and return control to states, parents and local leaders. She testified that the administration is delivering on educational renewal while preser…
westernjournal.comCIA Whistleblower Testifies Fauci Influenced Agency's COVID-19 Origins Assessment
James Erdman III told a Senate committee that Anthony Fauci steered intelligence analysts toward a natural origin conclusion for COVID-19 by recommending conflicted scientists. The hearing, chaired by Sen. Rand Paul, featured claims the CIA illegally monitored investigators and r…
jpost.comEpstein Victim Testifies Before Democratic Lawmakers About Abuse in 2009 During His House Arrest
Roza told an unofficial hearing in West Palm Beach that Jean-Luc Brunel recruited her from Uzbekistan and introduced her to Jeffrey Epstein in July 2009. She said Epstein molested her after his masseuse called her into his room and then subjected her to ongoing rape for the follo…
New York PostEstimated Cost of US War in Iran Rises to $29 Billion
A senior Pentagon official told a House subcommittee Tuesday that the estimated cost of the war in Iran has increased to $29 billion from a previous $25 billion figure reported at the end of April. The update came during a hearing on President Trump’s $1.5 trillion budget request…
dailykos.comHegseth Testifies on Iran and Budget Before Senate Committee
U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth faced sharp questioning from Democratic senators during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on the Iran conflict and the proposed $1.5 trillion defense budget for 2027. He rejected accusations of lacking strategy and evidence for the war,…
upi.comDefense Secretary Hegseth Testifies on Pentagon Budget
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth testified before the House Armed Services Committee on the Pentagon's 2027 budget request. The hearing focused on the ongoing war with Iran, including costs and personnel changes. Lawmakers from both parties questioned Hegseth on war rationa…
EuronewsHegseth Testifies Before House Committee on Iran War Costs and Officer Firings
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified before the House Armed Services Committee on the ongoing Iran war, addressing its $25 billion cost and recent dismissals of top military leaders. Lawmakers questioned the conflict's justification and the proposed $1.5 trillion defense…
thehindu.comPentagon Discloses $25 Billion Cost for First 60 Days of Operation Epic Fury Against Iran
The U.S. has spent approximately $25 billion on Operation Epic Fury, the ongoing war with Iran, according to Pentagon comptroller Jay Hurst. Most costs stem from ammunition, with early days seeing rapid expenditures. Hurst pledged a future supplemental funding request to Congress…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewIsraeli Air Attack in Southern Lebanon Kills Three Women and Wounds 11, Health Ministry Says
An Israeli air attack on the village of Tayr Debba in southern Lebanon's Tyre district killed at least three women and wounded 11 others, according to Lebanon's Health Ministry. A UN-backed report projects that more than 1.2 million people in Lebanon will face acute food insecuri…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewEPA Administrator Zeldin Defends FY 2027 Budget in House Appropriations Hearing
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin defended his agency's proposed 52% budget cut for fiscal year 2027 during a congressional hearing, citing legal constraints on climate actions. Rep. Rosa DeLauro criticized the proposal as abandoning environmental duties and suggested Zeldin drink wee…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewLutnick Refuses to Discuss Epstein Ties at House Budget Hearing
U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick faced questions from lawmakers about his past ties to Jeffrey Epstein during a House Appropriations Committee hearing on the department's 2027 budget. He declined to address specifics, citing the hearing's focus on the budget, and agreed to…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewDepartment of Justice Charges New York-Presbyterian Hospital with Antitrust Violations
The Department of Justice has charged New York-Presbyterian Hospital with antitrust violations related to its contracts with insurance companies. A congressional committee is set to hold a hearing on hospital practices next week. The case highlights issues with hospital competiti…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewUS Senators Criticize Visa System Over Alleged Chinese Espionage
US senators at a congressional hearing expressed concerns that the visa system facilitates China's alleged theft of American innovation. The discussion focused on legal channels like work visas and university research as potential pathways for espionage. This comes amid intensifi…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewLawmakers Seek Answers on Hospice Fraud Costing Taxpayers Hundreds of Millions
U.S. lawmakers held a hearing to address hospice fraud, which costs taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars annually. The session followed a CBS News investigation that identified signs of potential fraud in Los Angeles. Officials are exploring recommendations to reduce such fr…