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US House committee withholds report on Trump attorney general pick Gaetz

The ethics panel investigating Matt Gaetz's allegations ended without releasing a report, leaving unresolved issues regarding his conduct and future nomination.

Trump Jokes About Being Shot After He Is Told Couple's Son Died in War: Sir, They Lost Their Son Michael'

Trump joked about being shot while honoring a Gold Star family, highlighting the complexities of his public persona and the situation.
He promised to establish a commission for families seeking closure regarding the deaths of their loved ones in military service.
#accountability

US Senate votes unanimously to hold hospital CEO in criminal contempt

The US Senate has voted to hold Steward Health Care's CEO criminally contempt for defying subpoenas, emphasizing accountability for financial misconduct.

Lindsey Graham tells tech CEOs: You have blood on your hands' live

Sen. Lindsey Graham calls for repeal of Section 230 and blames social media companies for destroying lives and threatening democracy.
X CEO Linda Yaccarino endorses the Stop CSAM Act and commits to being part of the solution to combat child sex abuse material.

US Senate votes unanimously to hold hospital CEO in criminal contempt

The US Senate has voted to hold Steward Health Care's CEO criminally contempt for defying subpoenas, emphasizing accountability for financial misconduct.

Lindsey Graham tells tech CEOs: You have blood on your hands' live

Sen. Lindsey Graham calls for repeal of Section 230 and blames social media companies for destroying lives and threatening democracy.
X CEO Linda Yaccarino endorses the Stop CSAM Act and commits to being part of the solution to combat child sex abuse material.
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#brett-favre

Brett Favre reveals he's been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease

Brett Favre has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and is involved in a congressional hearing related to a pharmaceutical investment and a welfare fraud case.

Favre to testify at Congress on welfare funds

Brett Favre will testify about welfare reform amid scrutiny over misappropriated funds in a Mississippi welfare scandal involving TANF funds.

Brett Favre reveals Parkinson's diagnosis during Congressional hearing

Brett Favre revealed his Parkinson's diagnosis while addressing the misuse of welfare funds in Mississippi.

Brett Favre Reveals He Has Parkinson's During Congressional Hearing About Welfare Misspending

Brett Favre announced his Parkinson's disease diagnosis during a congressional hearing about welfare misspending, emphasizing his ignorance of funding issues.
He claimed his intentions were to benefit the community through his alma mater.

Brett Favre reveals he's been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease

Brett Favre has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and is involved in a congressional hearing related to a pharmaceutical investment and a welfare fraud case.

Favre to testify at Congress on welfare funds

Brett Favre will testify about welfare reform amid scrutiny over misappropriated funds in a Mississippi welfare scandal involving TANF funds.

Brett Favre reveals Parkinson's diagnosis during Congressional hearing

Brett Favre revealed his Parkinson's diagnosis while addressing the misuse of welfare funds in Mississippi.

Brett Favre Reveals He Has Parkinson's During Congressional Hearing About Welfare Misspending

Brett Favre announced his Parkinson's disease diagnosis during a congressional hearing about welfare misspending, emphasizing his ignorance of funding issues.
He claimed his intentions were to benefit the community through his alma mater.
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Bernie Sanders grills Ozempic maker over high prices

Novo Nordisk CEO faced scrutiny in Congress over drug pricing and its moral implications for patients, especially in relation to high prices and access to medication.

Jasmine Crockett Attacks GOP Witness As a Simpleminded, Underqualified White Man' Over DEI Attacks

Rep. Jasmine Crockett criticized FCC's Brendan Carr for blaming diversity initiatives for broadband issues, arguing real problems lie in funding and cost estimates.

Shameful Insults': White House Slams Kennedy For Accusing Muslim Witness at Anti-Hate Hearing of Supporting Terrorism

The White House criticized Senator Kennedy's questioning of an Arab American witness as shameful and indicative of rising discrimination and hate in the U.S.
#cuomo

Cuomo to testify on COVID orders, nursing home deaths as spox predicts a 'master class in gaslighting'

Cuomo will be questioned regarding controversial nursing home policies that allegedly contributed to COVID-19 deaths in New York.

Cuomo branded 'lying sack of s-t' by furious families, lawmakers as he repeatedly deflects blame for NY COVID nursing home deaths during House hearing

Cuomo faced significant backlash and did not apologize during a congressional hearing regarding his nursing home COVID policies. Concerns from families affected by deaths were disregarded.

Cuomo to testify on COVID orders, nursing home deaths as spox predicts a 'master class in gaslighting'

Cuomo will be questioned regarding controversial nursing home policies that allegedly contributed to COVID-19 deaths in New York.

Cuomo branded 'lying sack of s-t' by furious families, lawmakers as he repeatedly deflects blame for NY COVID nursing home deaths during House hearing

Cuomo faced significant backlash and did not apologize during a congressional hearing regarding his nursing home COVID policies. Concerns from families affected by deaths were disregarded.
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Cuomo to Testify to Congress on Nursing Home Deaths During Pandemic

Andrew Cuomo will testify publicly about nursing home deaths during the pandemic, addressing family concerns and past actions.
#trump-assassination-attempt

Seeking Answers, Lawmakers From Both Parties Ask Secret Service Chief to Quit

Secret Service director faces resignation calls after evasive testimony on Trump assassination attempt.

4 Republicans tasked with investigating the Trump assassination attempt didn't show up for a site visit

The absence of four Republican task force members at the Trump assassination site visit raises concerns about their commitment to the investigation.

Seeking Answers, Lawmakers From Both Parties Ask Secret Service Chief to Quit

Secret Service director faces resignation calls after evasive testimony on Trump assassination attempt.

4 Republicans tasked with investigating the Trump assassination attempt didn't show up for a site visit

The absence of four Republican task force members at the Trump assassination site visit raises concerns about their commitment to the investigation.
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#kimberly-a-cheatle

The Buck Stops With Me': Secret Service Director Soldiers On

An assassination attempt on former President Donald J. Trump has thrown Kimberly A. Cheatle's tenure as head of the Secret Service into uncertainty.

Secret Service Director to Face Questions on Agency's Failures in Hearing

Kimberly A. Cheatle to take full responsibility for security lapses before Congress, facing intense questioning over Secret Service failures after attack on former President Trump.

The Buck Stops With Me': Secret Service Director Soldiers On

An assassination attempt on former President Donald J. Trump has thrown Kimberly A. Cheatle's tenure as head of the Secret Service into uncertainty.

Secret Service Director to Face Questions on Agency's Failures in Hearing

Kimberly A. Cheatle to take full responsibility for security lapses before Congress, facing intense questioning over Secret Service failures after attack on former President Trump.
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#campus-crises

What to Expect From the Latest Hearing on Campus Protests

College leaders face intensified scrutiny and criticism for addressing campus crises, particularly related to antisemitism.

Heres what to expect in the hearing.

Higher education leaders face intense scrutiny and backlash over campus crises, leading to resignations and criticism.

What to Expect From the Latest Hearing on Campus Protests

College leaders face intensified scrutiny and criticism for addressing campus crises, particularly related to antisemitism.

Heres what to expect in the hearing.

Higher education leaders face intense scrutiny and backlash over campus crises, leading to resignations and criticism.
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#antisemitism

Jewish college presidents on navigating protests, criticisms

The recent Congressional hearing on antisemitism on American college campuses was tense, with policymakers criticizing university presidents for their handling of campus protests over the Israel-Hamas war.

How Parents, Students Reacted to Their School Leaders Testifying on the Hill

The congressional hearing on antisemitism involved school district leaders defending against accusations of inadequately addressing antisemitism, with conflicting perspectives among parents and attendees.

Here's the latest fallout at Harvard, MIT and Penn after the antisemitism hearing

Calls for removal of university presidents at Harvard, MIT, and University of Pennsylvania continue amid controversy over congressional hearing on antisemitism on college campuses.
Critics argue that the presidents failed to adequately protect Jewish students in their testimonies and call for their resignation, while some students and faculty oppose their departure and emphasize school values around independence and freedom of speech.

Protests over Israel-Hamas war have torn US universities apart: what's next?

University campuses in the US are facing protests and accusations of antisemitism over the war in Gaza, leading to a Congressional hearing that some fear may worsen the situation.

Outraged NYC parents, teachers demand DOE leader be held accountable by Congress over antisemitism

Parents, teachers, and advocates demand accountability from Schools Chancellor David Banks on combating antisemitism in NYC schools.
Congressional hearing to address antisemitism in K-12 schools, focusing on challenges faced by Jewish students and staff in NYC.

Berkeley superintendent questioned by Congressional committee on antisemitism

Antisemitism is a concern in public K-12 schools and school leaders are being scrutinized on their handling of such incidents.

Jewish college presidents on navigating protests, criticisms

The recent Congressional hearing on antisemitism on American college campuses was tense, with policymakers criticizing university presidents for their handling of campus protests over the Israel-Hamas war.

How Parents, Students Reacted to Their School Leaders Testifying on the Hill

The congressional hearing on antisemitism involved school district leaders defending against accusations of inadequately addressing antisemitism, with conflicting perspectives among parents and attendees.

Here's the latest fallout at Harvard, MIT and Penn after the antisemitism hearing

Calls for removal of university presidents at Harvard, MIT, and University of Pennsylvania continue amid controversy over congressional hearing on antisemitism on college campuses.
Critics argue that the presidents failed to adequately protect Jewish students in their testimonies and call for their resignation, while some students and faculty oppose their departure and emphasize school values around independence and freedom of speech.

Protests over Israel-Hamas war have torn US universities apart: what's next?

University campuses in the US are facing protests and accusations of antisemitism over the war in Gaza, leading to a Congressional hearing that some fear may worsen the situation.

Outraged NYC parents, teachers demand DOE leader be held accountable by Congress over antisemitism

Parents, teachers, and advocates demand accountability from Schools Chancellor David Banks on combating antisemitism in NYC schools.
Congressional hearing to address antisemitism in K-12 schools, focusing on challenges faced by Jewish students and staff in NYC.

Berkeley superintendent questioned by Congressional committee on antisemitism

Antisemitism is a concern in public K-12 schools and school leaders are being scrutinized on their handling of such incidents.
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More than 25,000 women and children killed in Gaza: US defence secretary

Highest-level acknowledgment of Gaza's death toll by US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin.
Congressman Ro Khanna's strong questioning regarding precision-guided munitions transfers to Israel.
#defense-secretary-lloyd-austin

Lawmakers Fault Defense Secretary Austin for Failure of Leadership Over Secret Hospital Stay

Delay in notifying President Biden about Defense Secretary Austin's hospital stay caused concern.
Bipartisan criticism for lack of transparency from Defense Secretary Austin during congressional hearing.

US lawmakers confront Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin over health secrecy

Republican lawmakers question Defense Secretary Austin's handling of cancer diagnosis disclosure to President Biden.
Secretary Austin apologizes for not promptly informing President Biden and Congress about his health situation.

Lawmakers Fault Defense Secretary Austin for Failure of Leadership Over Secret Hospital Stay

Delay in notifying President Biden about Defense Secretary Austin's hospital stay caused concern.
Bipartisan criticism for lack of transparency from Defense Secretary Austin during congressional hearing.

US lawmakers confront Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin over health secrecy

Republican lawmakers question Defense Secretary Austin's handling of cancer diagnosis disclosure to President Biden.
Secretary Austin apologizes for not promptly informing President Biden and Congress about his health situation.
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We Tried the Apple Vision Pro + Can Congress Protect Kids Online? + Cruise's Crash

Apple's Vision Pro headset is now available for purchase
Mark Zuckerberg apologizes in a congressional hearing on child safety and social media
The collapse of Cruise raises questions about the future of self-driving cars
#tiktok

Anti-China TikTok Panic Derailed the Senate's Big Tech Child Safety Hearing

The congressional hearing on Big Tech's child safety focused on TikTok's Chinese parent company and the Israel-Palestine conflict instead of immediate policy concerns.
Lawmakers questioned CEOs about combating child sexual abuse material and the impact of social media on mental health.

Sen. Tom Cotton repeatedly grills Singaporean TikTok CEO if he's a Chinese Communist

Lawmakers accuse big tech companies of failing to protect children from online abuse and exploitation.
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew denies being Chinese and a member of the Chinese Communist Party.

'Over Time the Trust Will Come': An Exclusive Interview With TikTok's CEO

TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew is trying to improve the app's reputation
Chew faced criticism and hostility during a congressional hearing

Anti-China TikTok Panic Derailed the Senate's Big Tech Child Safety Hearing

The congressional hearing on Big Tech's child safety focused on TikTok's Chinese parent company and the Israel-Palestine conflict instead of immediate policy concerns.
Lawmakers questioned CEOs about combating child sexual abuse material and the impact of social media on mental health.

Sen. Tom Cotton repeatedly grills Singaporean TikTok CEO if he's a Chinese Communist

Lawmakers accuse big tech companies of failing to protect children from online abuse and exploitation.
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew denies being Chinese and a member of the Chinese Communist Party.

'Over Time the Trust Will Come': An Exclusive Interview With TikTok's CEO

TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew is trying to improve the app's reputation
Chew faced criticism and hostility during a congressional hearing
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Hunter Biden Crashes Committee Vote On Contempt Resolution Against Him

Hunter Biden made a surprise appearance at a House Oversight Committee hearing
Hunter Biden has offered to testify in public, but Republicans want him to testify in private.

What to Know About Elizabeth Magill, the Penn President Who Resigned

University of Pennsylvania president, Elizabeth Magill, resigned after facing criticism for her responses regarding students calling for the genocide of Jews at a congressional hearing.
Magill's resignation is a result of the protests and clashes on campus following the Hamas attacks on Israel and the war in Gaza.

House Subcommittee Grills Fauci

Fauci faced congressional hearing over NIAID cover-up scandal.

Partisan cover-up of the COVID-19 pandemic leaves us exposed to the next outbreak

Members of Congress downplayed questions on COVID-19 origins during a hearing with Dr. Fauci.
#microsoft

It's the White House's turn to take on insecure Microsoft

Microsoft president acknowledges security failings while defending actions in China.

Microsoft tries a different tactic in to regain Washington's trust: humility

Microsoft showed humility in facing criticism at a congressional hearing regarding its security failures, emphasizing culture change and learning from past mistakes.

Lawmakers Question Microsoft's President About Its Presence in China

Republican lawmakers questioned Microsoft's business presence in China, emphasizing concerns about cybersecurity and national security.

It's the White House's turn to take on insecure Microsoft

Microsoft president acknowledges security failings while defending actions in China.

Microsoft tries a different tactic in to regain Washington's trust: humility

Microsoft showed humility in facing criticism at a congressional hearing regarding its security failures, emphasizing culture change and learning from past mistakes.

Lawmakers Question Microsoft's President About Its Presence in China

Republican lawmakers questioned Microsoft's business presence in China, emphasizing concerns about cybersecurity and national security.
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Alvin Bragg Will Testify to Congress After Trump's Sentencing

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg plans to testify before Congress, facing House Republicans' accusations following Trump's felony conviction.
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