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US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
20 hours ago

Hillary Clinton calls for Trump to testify at US House Epstein hearing

Hillary Clinton accused a Republican-led congressional panel of protecting political allies while investigating Jeffrey Epstein links, claiming the hearings distract from Trump administration actions.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

They're Real!' Barack Obama Spills What He Learned About Aliens When He Was President

I want to do a little bit of a lightning round, because it's not often I'll get access to a president of the United States, Cohen said. Come on, man, Obama encouraged him. So, couple questions here: Are aliens real? They're real, but I haven't seen them, and they're not being kept in Area 51, Obama said. There's no underground facility, he continued, adding, unless there's this enormous conspiracy and they hid it from the President of the United States.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Immigration officials to testify before House as DHS funding deadline approaches

Top officials from three immigration government agencies are expected to testify before the House Homeland Security Committee, amid heightened calls for oversight of DHS and as lawmakers debate changes to the department ahead of a Friday funding deadline. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) acting director Todd Lyons, Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott, and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Director Joseph Edlow will appear before the panel on Tuesday and return to Capitol Hill Thursday to testify before the Senate.
US news
fromEmptywheel
4 weeks ago

House January 6 Committee: Public Hearings - Pending

Seriously though, I had this post scheduled for last Wednesday September 28, then rescheduled it to this Wednesday thinking perhaps we'd have a hearing one week later. Nope. Nada. Nothing. And then I forgot the automated post scheduled for today. Oops, sorry about that. That's not to say we don't have January 6 related material to discuss. Use this thread to do so.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
5 months ago

No one likes a hothead and a jerk, especially one who is the director of the FBI

Congressional hearings have shifted from deferential, controlled exchanges to more confrontational, performative spectacles that prioritize spectacle over restrained testimony.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 months ago

Kash Patel Accused of Lying Under Oath During Hearing

FBI Director Kash Patel faces allegations of perjury over his House Judiciary Committee statements about Jeffrey Epstein, prompting felony accusations and calls for disclosure.
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fromFortune
5 months ago
US politics

After missteps in the Charlie Kirk assassination, FBI director angrily vented to staff about perceived failure to keep him informed | Fortune

fromFortune
5 months ago
US politics

After missteps in the Charlie Kirk assassination, FBI director angrily vented to staff about perceived failure to keep him informed | Fortune

US politics
fromABC7 Chicago
5 months ago

Patel faces congressional hearings after missteps in Kirk assassination probe and turmoil at FBI

FBI Director Kash Patel faces intense scrutiny over leadership credibility after falsely declaring a suspect arrested in Charlie Kirk's killing and amid internal agency turmoil.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
8 months ago

In hearings, McMahon faces questions about the shrinking federal role in schools and colleges

The Trump administration proposes a 15% cut to the Department of Education's budget while preserving funding for low-income and disability support.
US politics
fromwww.esquire.com
9 months ago

Kristi Noem Botches the Definition of Habeas Corpus

Congressional hearings highlighted severe incompetence within the Biden administration, with officials like Noem and Rubio providing baffling responses and defying judicial directives.
Public health
fromBuzzFeed
9 months ago

RFK Jr. Was Asked If He Would Vaccinate His Kids For Measles Today, And His Response Is Going Viral

RFK Jr. expressed hesitance in endorsing vaccines during a crucial health crisis.
He believes his personal opinions on vaccines shouldn't influence public health decisions.
NYC politics
fromwww.npr.org
9 months ago

RFK Jr. stands by deep cuts to health budget during contentious hearings

Kennedy says Musk's DOGE plan influenced spending cuts at HHS, which he supports while also reversing some cuts.
SF politics
fromDefector
9 months ago

The DOGE Fencing Hearing Was Stupid And Pointless Even By Congressional Standards | Defector

The latest congressional sports hearing served as a political spectacle without offering substantive resolutions or addressing real issues.
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
9 months ago

Watchdog cites potential improvements for State's cyber diplomacy office amid agency reorg

The State Department's Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy shows both promise and challenges in enhancing U.S. cyber diplomacy efforts.
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