Senate parliamentarian’s rejected items: 15 proposals removed from Trump’s major bill
The senator has recently dismissed several contentious elements in the GOP tax and spending proposal, generating quite a stir. Congressman Elizabeth McDonough’s choice on Thursday to not cut significant Medicaid provisions in the bill has drawn ire. Senate Majority Leader John Tune (Rs.D.) expressed he wouldn’t challenge McDonough’s ruling, aiming for a “big, beautiful bill” […]
Former Justice Kennedy urges respectful political conversation at legal gathering
Former Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy spoke on Thursday about the need for a more civil political discourse, advocating for respect and dignity in discussions, particularly in a legal forum aimed at shielding the judiciary from attacks. “We should be concerned about the tone of political discourse in this country,” Kennedy remarked during a virtual […]
Comer issues a subpoena to Jill Biden’s ‘work husband’ for testimony in July.
House Republicans are intensifying their investigation into former President Biden’s mental fitness, seeking testimony from Anthony Bernal, a former top aide to First Lady Jill Biden, using their subpoena power. James Comer (R-KY.), who chairs the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued a subpoena for Bernal to appear on July 16th. The Trump administration […]
Democrats call for rejecting Trump watchdog nominee who would harm the workforce
Two Democratic committee leaders are urging the Senate to reject the nomination of Paul Ingrassia, who heads the whistleblower office, deeming him “unqualified” for the position. They argue that his appointment would negatively impact the federal workforce and grant unspecified powers. Ingrassia, a former podcast host, was appointed last month to lead the Office of […]
Panetta: Trump’s inconsistency with intelligence evaluations is a troubling concern
Concerns Over Trump’s Remarks on Intelligence Community Former CIA director Leon Panetta has expressed alarm regarding President Trump’s recent comments that seem to cast doubt on the intelligence community, particularly in relation to military actions against Iran. He described such rhetoric as “very scary.” Panetta emphasized that these statements undermine the efforts of intelligence professionals […]
UN monitor: Iran’s nuclear program faced significant harm
Iran’s Nuclear Facilities Reported Damaged by US Strikes The UN nuclear watchdog stated on Thursday that Iran’s nuclear facilities were “resultedly damaged” following US airstrikes on Saturday, though a more comprehensive evaluation is needed. Rafael Grossi, the director of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), remarked, “I think ‘all-outs’ are too many, but it was […]
Iran’s supreme leader says the US gained nothing from the war
Khamenei’s Defiance Following US Strikes Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, expressed strong opposition on Thursday against any new assaults, asserting that the US gained nothing from its military actions against Iran. This was Khamenei’s first official response since the US targeted three Iranian nuclear sites last Saturday. He proclaimed Iran victorious in this conflict, […]
Israeli ambassador to the US: Iran needs to commit to stopping its threats against the Jewish state and its people
The Israeli Ambassador to the U.S., Yechiel Leiter, addressed a gathering of Jewish leaders on Wednesday, emphasizing that Iran must renounce its goal of destroying the Jewish state as part of any future agreement. This remark comes as Iran prepares for discussions with its international counterparts next week. Leiter stated, “The foundation of any agreement […]
Trump urges the dismissal of a CNN reporter due to a report on Iran’s nuclear damage
President Trump expressed his desire for CNN correspondent Natasha Bertrand to be fired on Wednesday after commenting on a U.S. intelligence report. This report suggested that a recent strike on Iran’s nuclear sites had delayed Tehran’s nuclear program for several months. Trump took to his social media platform, stating, “Natasha Bertrand should be fired from […]
Concerns about the effectiveness of Iran’s strikes raise alarms on Capitol Hill
Questions surrounding the effectiveness of the recent US strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities are stirring up concerns on Capitol Hill. President Trump has labeled Saturday’s strike against three Iranian nuclear sites as an unequivocal success, asserting that it “eliminated” Tehran’s nuclear capabilities for years to come. His claims have been echoed by National Intelligence Director […]