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Pentagon Reports $29 Billion Spent on Iran Conflict Through Mid-MayThe Sydney Morning Herald
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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.

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Former Attorney General Pam Bondi Testifies on Epstein Files ReleaseABC News
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Former Attorney General Pam Bondi Testifies on Epstein Files Release

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.

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House Judiciary Committee Holds Hearing on Southern Poverty Law Center Role in K-12 EducationFox News
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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.

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House Committee Holds Hearing on Updating Bank Secrecy Act Reporting RulesWashington Examiner
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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.

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Central Command Commander Addresses Questions on Iran Operations at House HearingFox News
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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.

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CENTCOM Commander to Testify Before Senate on FY2027 Defense Budget and Central Command OperationsThe Hill
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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…

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Trump Energy Cabinet Testifies Before Congress on Permitting, Regulations and National Security as House Votes on E15dailydot.com
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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…

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Statute of Limitations Expires on Rand Paul’s Criminal Referral Against FauciFox News
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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…

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Howard Lutnick Testifies Before House Oversight Committee on Epstein TiesSemafor
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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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Hegseth Testifies on Iran Strategy at Senate HearingThe Boston Globe
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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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Trump Considers Reducing US Troops in Europenaturalnews.com
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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 HearingsSubstrate placeholder — needs review
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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 HearingsSubstrate placeholder — needs review
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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 HearingsSubstrate placeholder — needs review
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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…

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