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winnipegfreepress.compolitics3 days ago
Senate defense bill withholds travel funds until Pentagon releases strike reports
A Senate defense authorization bill would limit spending on the defense secretary's travel until the Pentagon submits unredacted reports on several civilian-harm incidents. The measure covers a February 2026 strike on an Iranian elementary school and other operations in Venezuela…
ndtv.comworld4 days ago
Senators Seek Details on Military Plans to Reduce E-11 Jet Fleet
Senators have requested information from military officials regarding proposals to cut the number of E-11 aircraft used for battlefield communications. The fleet currently supplies in-demand data and communications services, while plans call for shifting some functions to space-b…
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abcnews.go.compolitics5 days ago
Lawmakers urge National Science Foundation to halt ocean observatory shutdown
Democratic senators, one Republican senator, and two Democratic House committees sent letters Monday asking the National Science Foundation to reverse its plan to dismantle the Ocean Observatories Initiative. The $386 million network of more than 900 sensors has tracked ocean dat…
Fortunepolitics14 days ago
U.S. Navy maintains blockade of Strait of Hormuz
Missile and drone exchanges continue between U.S. forces and Iranian units two months after a ceasefire took effect. The House of Representatives voted 215-208 to restrict further military action without congressional approval.
Fox Newspolitics15 days ago
Commissary revenue tripled at Newark ICE facility during reported hunger strike period
Department of Homeland Security data showed commissary sales at Delaney Hall rose from $11,498 to more than $30,000 per week even as the detainee population fell 14 percent. Officials said the figures contradict claims that detainees were refusing food.
usmagazine.compolitics16 days ago
Lawmakers seek details on $620 million Pentagon loan to firm linked to Trump Jr.
A group of Democratic members of Congress sent a letter requesting information about a Pentagon loan to a company connected to Donald Trump Jr. The lawmakers cited recent reporting by ProPublica on the transaction.
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thehindu.comfinance16 days ago
Secretary of State Acknowledges Global Assessment of Israel's Nuclear Weapons
Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that most of the world assesses Israel possesses nuclear weapons. He reaffirmed the long-standing U.S. policy of not publicly acknowledging the program during a congressional hearing.
truthout.orgworld16 days ago
Report links USAID closure to preventable deaths and Ebola outbreak
A House Democratic report states that the closure of USAID contributed to deaths and a recent Ebola outbreak. The document attributes the outcomes to reduced health program funding and surveillance capacity.
upi.compolitics16 days ago
Deputy Attorney General Releases Epstein Files
Pam Bondi told a House oversight committee that her former deputy handled the Department of Justice release of Jeffrey Epstein records. She also said she could not confirm the extent of presidential knowledge of the crimes before they became public.
The Hillpolitics18 days ago
Homeland Security Secretary Reviewing Contracts Signed by Predecessor
The secretary told a House panel that some contracts from the prior administration are under review. A list of canceled contracts will be provided to lawmakers.
Fox Newspolitics18 days ago
DOJ to End $8 Billion Law Enforcement Grant Fund
The Justice Department has permanently abandoned its plan to establish an $8 billion fund to compensate victims of alleged government weaponization. Officials confirmed the decision during a congressional budget hearing.
washingtonmonthly.compolitics20 days ago
House NDAA Draft Requires Certification Before Trump-Class Battleship Funds
The House version of the fiscal 2027 defense bill authorizes $1 billion for the program but withholds contract awards until the Navy secretary certifies that key technologies are mature. The first three ships are projected to cost $43.5 billion.
nypost.comworld23 days ago
Bondi Praises Deputy's Handling of Epstein Files Released by Congress
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi told the House Oversight Committee she delegated oversight of the Epstein document release to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche. Democrats said she shifted responsibility for redactions and other errors onto Blanche; Bondi denied the claim and…
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Fox Newspolitics23 days agoUpdated
Trump Administration Releases Nearly 3 Million Pages of Epstein Records
Pam Bondi told the House Oversight Committee that the Justice Department made redaction errors during its release of records related to Jeffrey Epstein. She said oversight was delegated to then-Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche and defended the administration’s transparency ef…
Breaking Defenseworld26 days ago
House Committee Seeks Design Details Before Navy Signs Battleship Contract
The House Armed Services Committee draft requires the Navy to demonstrate mature technology readiness levels for weapons systems before approving a construction contract for the lead Trump-class battleship.
upi.compolitics26 days ago
Trump Administration Reaches Settlement on IRS Tax Records Lawsuit
President Trump sued the IRS for $10 billion over the leak of his tax records and reached a settlement creating a $1.8 billion fund. The agreement also bars future federal investigations into Trump and his family businesses.
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bbc.co.ukscience4 days ago
Congress Questions Officials on Potomac River Sewage Spill
A House subcommittee examined the January collapse of a major sewer line that released over 242 million gallons of untreated wastewater into the Potomac River. Officials discussed prior knowledge of pipe conditions and the broader state of aging water infrastructure.
ibtimes.co.ukpolitics4 days ago
Lawmakers Say Data Rules Leave White House, CIA Headquarters Unprotected
Three congressional Democrats warned that federal rules restricting sales of location data to foreign adversaries omit several key government sites. The lawmakers urged the Trump administration to expand protections to cover the entire Washington, D.C. region.
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680news.compolitics31 days ago
Justice Department Creates Fund to Compensate Claims of Government Targeting
The U.S. Department of Justice announced a nearly $1.8 billion fund to pay people who say they were harmed by federal legal actions. The fund was established as part of a settlement in President Donald Trump's lawsuit against the IRS over the release of his tax returns.
Forbestechnology31 days ago
Airbnb CEO Addresses House Inquiry on Use of Chinese AI Model
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky responded to a congressional inquiry about the company's use of a Chinese artificial intelligence model for customer service. He stated that the company does not provide data to Chinese firms and relies primarily on open-source models.
Washington Examinerworld33 days agoUpdated
CENTCOM Commander Says School Strike Probe Is Complex Due to Missile Base Location
Admiral Brad Cooper told a House committee that an investigation into a February 28 strike on a school in Minab, Iran, is complicated because the building sits on an active IRGC cruise missile base. The attack killed more than 150 people, including many children, on the first day…
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mondoweiss.netpolitics33 days ago
Lawmakers Investigate Four Businesses Offering Maternity Services to Foreign Nationals
Republican members of Congress sent letters to four U.S. businesses that provide maternity services to foreign visitors. The letters request documents on marketing practices, pricing, and compliance with immigration rules.
abcnews.go.compolitics34 days ago
Army cancels brigade deployment to Poland after Pentagon orders force reduction
The Army canceled a planned brigade combat team deployment to Poland this week following an order from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Lawmakers at a House Armed Services Committee hearing questioned the decision and warned that troop levels in Europe could fall below the statuto…
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nypost.comworld34 days ago
Fauci Faces Calls for Indictment Over COVID Origins Cover-Up Claims
Dr. Anthony Fauci faces renewed scrutiny over his role in COVID-19 origins research and alleged efforts to shape intelligence assessments. A former associate faces federal charges tied to records handling. Congressional and whistleblower actions continue to examine the matter.
tass.comworld37 days ago
Pentagon Cancels Armored Brigade Deployment to Poland
The Pentagon canceled the planned deployment of an armored brigade to Poland. Republican and Democratic lawmakers said the decision caught them and U.S. allies by surprise. The cancellation was announced on Friday.
gamereactor.eupolitics37 days ago
Pentagon Cancels Planned Deployment of 4,000 Troops to Poland
Chairman Mike Rogers said the panel is “not happy” after the Pentagon canceled the deployment of more than 4,000 troops to Poland and announced the withdrawal of 5,000 from Germany without required congressional consultation. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll and Gen. Christopher LaNev…
flipboard.comtechnology37 days ago
Senate Judiciary Committee to Hold June Hearing With Tech CEOs on Child Online Safety
Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley announced a June 23 hearing that will call four technology company CEOs to testify on platform safety for children. The session follows recent court rulings that held social media companies liable for harms to young users. Grassley is seek…
japantimes.co.jppolitics37 days ago
Congressional Republicans Probe Foreign Funding Ties at Nine U.S. Universities
A group of congressional Republicans sent letters to nine universities seeking information on funding received from foreign entities linked to the Chinese Communist Party. The inquiry follows a Department of Education report documenting hundreds of millions of dollars provided to…
Fox Newspolitics38 days ago
Neville Roy Singham Donates $278 Million to Progressive Nonprofits Since 2017
Lawmakers from both chambers of Congress voiced concerns over Singham's network and its ties to the Chinese Communist Party. The funding has supported groups including The People’s Forum and CodePink, co-founded by Singham's wife Jodie Evans. Officials from the Justice, State and…
New York Postpolitics38 days ago
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick Denies Epstein Mask Resemblance in Congressional Interview
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick rejected suggestions that a mask found in Jeffrey Epstein's home resembled him, stating he has hair unlike the bald mask. Lutnick appeared voluntarily before the House Oversight Committee earlier this month after being threatened with a subpoena.
ocregister.compolitics38 days ago
U.S. Cancels Planned Deployments of Armored Brigade to Eastern Europe and Missile Battalion to Germany
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth this week halted the scheduled rotation of roughly 4,700 soldiers from the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, and cancelled the future deployment of the 3rd Battalion, 12th Field Artillery Regiment to Germany.
upi.compolitics38 days ago
House Oversight Committee Launches Probe of Four Birth Tourism Companies
The House Oversight Committee sent letters to four companies that market maternity services to foreign expectant mothers, seeking documents related to potential visa fraud. The companies operate in Florida, Texas and California and provide services including legal consultations,…
abcnews.go.comworld39 days ago
Lawmaker Questions Interior Department on Reflecting Pool Project and $13 Million Contract
A Democratic lawmaker questioned officials about a reflecting pool project during a congressional hearing. The inquiry focused on the project's costs and a $13 million no-bid contract awarded for related work. The department has not publicly detailed its selection process for the…
The Free Presspolitics39 days ago
Congressional Republicans Send Letter Blaming Brown University Policies for 2025 Campus Shooting
Twelve Congressional Republicans sent a letter to Brown University president Christina Paxson on May 13, 2026, accusing the school of a pattern of capitulation to anti-police activism that they said enabled the December 2025 campus shooting.
Defense Newsworld39 days ago
U.S. Air Force Maintains All 56 Global MQ-9 Combat Orbits Despite Losses, Fleet at 135 Aircraft
The MQ-9 fleet has dropped roughly 54 aircraft below its long-standing inventory floor of 189 as attrition from Operation Epic Fury takes its toll. Lt. Gen. David Tabor told a Senate subcommittee Tuesday that the service can still meet its commitment of 56 combat lines worldwide…
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House Oversight Committee Requests Information from Sam Altman on Personal Investments
The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform sent a letter to the OpenAI CEO on May 12, 2026, seeking details on his stakes in companies including Helion and Stoke Space. Altman, whose $3.5 billion net worth is tied entirely to holdings such as Reddit, Stripe and Helion…
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Reasonpolitics39 days agoUpdated
CIA Whistleblower Claims Agency Suppressed COVID-19 Lab Leak Evidence
A career CIA operations officer told Congress that agency scientists had concluded the coronavirus likely leaked from a Chinese lab but that higher-ups suppressed those findings. The officer said the agency changed its position in 2021 and punished analysts who disagreed. The tes…
ibtimes.comtechnology39 days ago
House Committee Demands Instructure Testimony on Canvas Data Breaches
U.S. House Homeland Security Committee lawmakers are seeking testimony from Instructure after hackers breached the education technology company's systems twice and stole personal data from millions of students. The committee cited repeated use of the same vulnerability and questi…
abcnews.go.compolitics40 days ago
FBI Director Kash Patel Declines to Say Lying to Congress Is a Crime
During a Senate subcommittee hearing on May 13, 2026, FBI Director Kash Patel sidestepped a direct question from Sen. Chris Van Hollen on whether lying to Congress is a crime. Patel instead stated he had not lied to Congress and accused the senator of lying. The exchange occurred…
nbcnews.compolitics40 days ago
Raskin Demands DOJ Records on FBI Whistleblower Settlements Approved Under Trump
Ranking member Rep. Jamie Raskin sent a letter to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche demanding records on multimillion-dollar settlements with nearly a dozen former FBI agents. The Maryland Democrat cited evidence that the Justice Department overruled FBI disciplinary decisions…
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The Independentpolitics40 days ago
House Report: Deportations Have Interrupted Some Criminal Cases Involving Non-Citizens
A House Judiciary Committee report released Tuesday found that the Trump administration's mass deportation campaign has removed crime victims, witnesses and defendants, leading to collapsed prosecutions and acquittals. Democrats cited specific cases in which key testimony was los…
Los Angeles Timespolitics40 days ago
ICE Requires Advance Notice to Speak With Detainees During Congressional Visits
Immigration and Customs Enforcement has implemented a policy requiring members of Congress to identify specific detainees by name at least two business days in advance and obtain signed consent forms before speaking with them during facility inspections.
Los Angeles Timespolitics40 days ago
Kash Patel Denies Excessive Drinking Allegations at Senate Hearing
At a May 12, 2026, budget hearing, Patel called The Atlantic's mid-April reporting on his alleged excessive drinking 'unequivocally, categorically false' and said he would not be tarnished by baseless claims. He shouted over Sen. Chris Van Hollen, accused the Maryland Democrat of…
nbcnews.compolitics40 days ago
Kash Patel and Sen. Van Hollen Trade Accusations at Senate Appropriations Subcommittee Hearing
Patel responded to questions about a magazine report by accusing the Maryland Democrat of drinking with a convicted felon on taxpayer funds and running up a $7,000 bar tab. Both men agreed to take the military-style audit test for alcohol dependency. Patel has sued The Atlantic f…
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foxnews.compolitics40 days ago
FBI Director Patel Spars With Senator Over Reports of Drinking During Hearing
FBI Director Kash Patel responded to questions from a senator about media reports alleging excessive drinking during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on May 12, 2026. The exchange included Patel accusing the lawmaker of drinking with a felon and offering to take any test…
nypost.compolitics40 days ago
House Democrats Raise Concerns Over ICE Deportation Flights
A group of 40 House Democrats sent a letter expressing grave concerns about the Trump administration's secretive program of deportation flights. The letter follows reporting on irregular methods of transporting detainees and demands the Federal Aviation Administration address all…
abcnews.go.compolitics41 days ago
40 House Democrats Demand FAA Report on ICE Deportation Flights
A letter shared with The Guardian and addressed to FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford calls for detailed information on all ICE air operations since President Trump was sworn into office. The 40 Democrats cite an 84% surge in flights during 2025 and allege inappropriate efforts to s…
The Guardianpolitics41 days ago
Pentagon Reviews Senator's Comments on Depleted Munitions Stockpiles
Defense officials said they will examine whether a senator violated rules by discussing weapons inventories drawn down during the Iran conflict. The senator stated the information came from an open congressional hearing where the defense secretary testified that replenishment wou…
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The Hillpolitics42 days ago
Sen. Mark Kelly Questions U.S. Involvement in Iran Conflict
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) questioned the strategic value of the ongoing U.S. war against Iran, which has entered its third month. Kelly raised concerns about the impact on U.S. military readiness and domestic costs during an interview on CBS News. Recent polling shows most Americ…
world43 days ago
FBI Investigates Deaths and Disappearances of US Scientists With Government Research Ties
The FBI is examining a series of deaths and disappearances involving at least 12 people who worked on sensitive government research projects at NASA, nuclear facilities and other agencies. The incidents span from July 2023 to February 2026 and include scientists, engineers, a ret…
nypost.comworld43 days ago
GAO Investigators Review AARO’s Handling of UAP Reports at Military Bases
Two Government Accountability Office investigators nicknamed the “alien girls” are interviewing military personnel about unexplained craft sightings while examining the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office’s reporting processes. The classified probe comes days after the Departmen…
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Discussion Focuses on Potential New Developments Related to COVID-19 Era
A May 7, 2026, broadcast on RealClearPolitics examined ongoing questions surrounding the COVID-19 period. The program included segments on congressional interest in past public health actions and related policy reviews. Hosts discussed possible forthcoming information on the topi…
New York Postfinance44 days ago
Minnesota Democrats Reject GOP Voter Roll Measure and Oversight Subpoena for Rep. Ilhan Omar
Minnesota Senate Democrats voted unanimously against removing deceased individuals from voter rolls and against compelling Rep. Ilhan Omar to testify before a committee investigating fraud. The actions came after Omar missed a deadline to provide documents related to a probe into…
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New York Postpolitics45 days ago
White House to Begin Phased Release of UFO Files Friday
The first batch will include pilot materials and possibly one video but will exclude 46 UFO videos demanded by Congress. Rep. Tim Burchett disclosed the timeline after a West Wing meeting Thursday, crediting President Trump for ordering the process. Releases will continue weekly…
abcnews.go.compolitics45 days ago
House Judiciary Committee Opens Investigation Into Arlington County Prosecutor
The House Committee on the Judiciary opened an investigation into Arlington County Commonwealth’s attorney Parisa Dehghani-Tafti on May 5, 2026. The committee cited her office's policies on cooperation with federal immigration officials and treatment of cases involving undocument…
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Washington Examinerpolitics45 days ago
Kash Patel Files $250 Million Defamation Lawsuit Against The Atlantic Over Alcoholism Claims
FBI Director Kash Patel filed a defamation lawsuit days after The Atlantic's April 17 report cited more than two dozen anonymous sources to claim he drank heavily in Washington and Las Vegas, causing rescheduled meetings and frequent unavailability. The Atlantic published a follo…
msnbc.compolitics45 days ago
Democrats Launch Investigation Into Trump's Pardons and Commutations
Senate and House Democrats sent letters Thursday to more than a dozen recipients of presidential pardons and commutations seeking details on payments to intermediaries and any donations to Trump or affiliated groups. The inquiry examines whether clemency eliminated hundreds of mi…
Defense Newsworld46 days ago
U.S. Army Requests $253 Billion Budget, Including 12.9% Increase in Research and Development
The U.S. Army submitted a $253 billion budget request that includes a $2.1 billion boost to research and development. Funds target next-generation command systems, tiltrotor aircraft, tank upgrades and missile defense transfers. Congressional leaders raised questions about reduce…
New York Postscience46 days ago
Republican House Members Urge Review of National Academies Funding
Several Republican House lawmakers sent a letter on Tuesday urging the Trump administration to examine federal funding for the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. The lawmakers cited concerns over a climate change chapter in the organization's Reference Man…
upi.comworld48 days ago
Hegseth Testifies Ceasefire Stops Iran War Powers Clock
As the U.S.-Iran war approaches the 60-day War Powers Resolution deadline, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth argued that a ceasefire has stopped the clock, drawing criticism from Democratic lawmakers. Meanwhile, the Pentagon advances AI integration for military operations amid the c…
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