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680news.comActing Attorney General to Testify on $1.8 Billion Fund After Court Halt
The acting attorney general is scheduled to appear before lawmakers one day after the Justice Department said it would follow a court order pausing the fund. The testimony follows the temporary suspension of the program.
medpagetoday.comPhysician Tells Congress Union Endorses BDS and Excludes Israeli Doctors
A Philadelphia cardiologist testified that the Committee of Interns and Residents supports the BDS movement, declares Israel guilty of apartheid and genocide, and recommends excluding Israeli physicians from employment. He said the union also posted support for individuals linked…
nypost.comMinnesota Whistleblower Urges Rep. Ilhan Omar to Testify on Feeding Our Future Fraud
A former Minnesota Department of Health Services employee testified this week that Rep. Ilhan Omar should appear before Congress. An audio recording shows a convicted fraudster linking Omar to the growth of the Feeding Our Future program.
upi.comUS Central Command Says It Can Reopen Strait of Hormuz
The head of US Central Command told lawmakers that the United States has the military capability to reopen the Strait of Hormuz if required. The statement comes as tensions with Iran remain high following recent joint US-Israeli attacks. Al Jazeera’s Patty Culhane reported from W…
New York PostJustice Department Weighs Potential Charges Against Anthony Fauci After Statute Deadline
The Justice Department is considering new criminal cases against Dr. Anthony Fauci for contested testimony and other conduct even after a five-year statute of limitations expired on his 2021 congressional statements about gain-of-function research funding. A Trump administration…
Fox NewsDOJ Launches Civil Rights Investigation Into Fairfax County Prosecutor’s Charging and Plea Policies
The Justice Department launched a pattern or practice investigation last week into Commonwealth's Attorney Descano to determine whether his office violated federal law by factoring immigration consequences into charging and plea decisions. The probe follows a request from the Vic…
Defense NewsHegseth Tells Congress Iran Cease-Fire Pauses War Powers Deadline
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that a cease-fire with Iran halts the 60-day clock under the War Powers Resolution, avoiding the need for congressional approval to continue military operations. This came during testimony amid questions on the war's $25 billion cost and…
thehindu.comPentagon Reports $25 Billion Cost for Iran War
The U.S. has spent $25 billion on the ongoing war with Iran, according to Pentagon testimony before Congress. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended the conflict during his first appearance on Capitol Hill since the war began, while oil prices surged above $118 per barrel amid r…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewAir Force Veteran Matthew Sullivan Dies Before Planned UFO Testimony
Matthew Sullivan, a 39-year-old Air Force veteran and Bronze Star recipient, died from an accidental drug overdose. He had agreed to testify before Congress on details of a government UFO crash retrieval program. The death occurred months before the scheduled testimony.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewAir Force Veteran, UFO Testimony Witness, Dies of Drug Overdose in Virginia
Matthew James Sullivan, a former Air Force intelligence officer, died from a mix of alcohol and prescription drugs shortly after agreeing to testify before Congress on secret UFO programs. Rep. Eric Burlison referred the death to the FBI for investigation citing national security…
Ars TechnicaCorrosion Found in Lunar Gateway Modules as NASA Pauses Program for Lunar Surface Focus
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman confirmed corrosion issues in the HALO and I-HAB modules of the Lunar Gateway during congressional testimony. The program has been paused to focus on lunar surface activities, with repairs underway on HALO. Stakeholders are exploring repurposing…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewGates Foundation Announces Epstein Review and Staff Restructuring
The Gates Foundation has initiated an external investigation into its past interactions with Jeffrey Epstein, as announced by CEO Mark Suzman. This review coincides with Bill Gates' scheduled congressional testimony in June and a planned reduction of 500 jobs by 2030. The moves f…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewCongressional Testimony Highlights Hospice Fraud Cases in California Involving Empty Facilities and False Enrollments
Witnesses testified before the House Ways and Means Committee on widespread hospice fraud in California, including empty facilities and improper enrollments. A psychotherapist described being falsely listed in hospice, denying her Medicare access. Federal crackdowns have suspende…
yahoo.comU.S. Attorney's Office Reassigns Prosecutor in Brennan Investigation
The lead federal prosecutor in Miami overseeing a criminal probe into whether former CIA Director John Brennan lied to Congress has been removed from the case. Maria Medetis Long informed involved parties she was off the matter after concluding insufficient evidence existed.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewRetired Inspector General Testifies on AI and Stolen Identities in Federal Benefit Fraud
A retired inspector general informed Congress that criminals purchase stolen identities cheaply and use AI to file fraudulent claims in federal benefit programs. The testimony addressed fraud in programs such as unemployment, Medicaid, and food assistance. Officials have estimate…