Watch live: House Ethics panel weighs sanctions for Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick over fraud
The House Ethics Committee will hold a public hearing Tuesday centered on Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick’s (D-Fla.) fraud violations and potential sanctions. Earlier this year, the committee found “substantial reason to believe” Cherfilus-McCormick violated several laws, regulations and standards of conduct — and later announced it had proven 25 of 27 claims. The complaint centered on…
Read MoreSenate Democrat: Trump administration created ‘energy apocalypse’ in Strait of Hormuz
Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) said the Trump administration’s actions in the Strait of Hormuz have had a grave impact on energy markets. “The administration has a big problem right now because they have created an energy apocalypse in the Strait of Hormuz, which is impacting everything,” Markey said, referencing rising fuel costs across the globe….
Read MorePentagon denies report of 26 Iranian ships dodging US blockade
The Pentagon on Tuesday denied a report by shipping journal Lloyd’s List of 26 Iranian ships bypassing the U.S. naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz to export Iranian cargo to countries across the globe. The London-based firm, which offers intelligence services to shipping companies, released a report on Monday saying the 26 ships, including…
Read More‘Narco-terrorist’ family members targeted in Rubio’s latest visa crackdown
Secretary of State Rubio says 75 Sinaloa Cartel family members and associates face visa restrictions in the latest act against drug trafficking.
Read MoreUnhinged president, meet nuclear arsenal: Are we in the nightmare scenario?
The American nuclear arsenal is on a virtual hair-trigger, ready to launch within minutes of warning of an attack or in retaliation for an attack. The trigger is the so-called “nuclear football,” a briefcase of attack plans and codes carried by a military officer who is never far from the president. Only the president can…
Read MoreHow soon do May’s Social Security payments arrive?
It’s nearly May, which means a new round of Social Security benefits will soon be disbursed.
Read MoreWorker satisfaction with pay, advancement at new low: Fed survey
Job satisfaction has shrunk to a new low in the U.S., according to a recent report released by the New York Federal Reserve on Tuesday. Workers reported the lowest likelihood of moving to a new employer in five years, falling to 9.7 percent. Reported satisfaction with job pay, benefits and promotion opportunities also decreased in…
Read MoreDOJ, EPA file complaint over Potomac River spill
The Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Monday filed a civil complaint against the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (DC Water) over the sewage spill into the Potomac River, which was named the largest wastewater spill in U.S. history. The collapse of the Potomac Interceptor along the Clara…
Read MorePentagon wants $1.5 trillion budget for Golden Dome, drones, troop raises
President Trump’s $1.5 trillion defense budget request includes a new “presidential priorities” category, earmarking $750 billion for the likes of the Golden Dome missile defense system, drones, artificial intelligence and building up the defense industrial base, Pentagon officials said Tuesday. With a 42 percent increase in the Defense Department’s funding from last year, the requested…
Read MoreBig Tech designed it to keep your child scrolling. Congress is finally fighting back.
The Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act (KIDS Act) is a federal bill that aims to protect minors online by requiring tech companies to take meaningful steps to prevent harm, provide parental controls, and address the risks associated with AI chatbots.
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