Senate committee targets Tinder fraud
Senators Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) are questioning Match Group, the company behind popular dating apps, about their protocols for handling romance scams. This inquiry arose amid increasing concerns over online fraud, a pressing issue that’s costing Americans significantly—around $1.3 billion annually, according to the senators. They recently sent a letter requesting documentation […]
Hegseth disbands long-standing committee on women in the military
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has decided to disband the Defense Advisory Committee on Women in the Services (Dacowits), claiming that the 74-year-old group promotes a “divisive feminist agenda.” This announcement came from the Pentagon on Tuesday. Hegseth expressed concern that the committee’s focus harms military readiness, stating it was time to close down Dacowits. Pentagon […]
Pete Hegseth disbands the Defense Advisory Committee on Women in the Services
Department of Defense Shuts Down Advisory Committee for Women On Tuesday, the War Department revealed that Secretary Pete Hegseth has chosen to disband the Defense Advisory Committee on Women in the Services (DACOWITS). This committee, made up of civilians, has historically provided suggestions on issues that impact women in the U.S. military. In a post, […]
Director of the 250th celebration removed by bipartisan committee
The celebration of the nation’s 250th birthday is moving ahead without oversight from the White House, which has pulled back from the planning after issues with unapproved posts and financial decisions. Ariel Abelgel, a 25-year-old who previously worked as a producer for Fox News, was dismissed from his role at the bipartisan committee responsible for […]
Vaccine committee decides to revise COVID-19 vaccine recommendations
CDC Advisory Committee Updates Covid-19 Vaccine Guidance The Federal Vaccine Advisory Board has recently made a significant decision, guiding clinicians to consult patients before discussing Covid-19 vaccinations. In a unanimous vote, all 12 members of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) agreed to revise the Covid-19 vaccination […]
GOP-led Jan. 6 subcommittee targets large amount of data removed by the Jan. 6 committee appointed by Pelosi
New Developments from the January 6th House Selection Subcommittee The newly formed US House Selection Subcommittee on January 6th is ramping up efforts to obtain documents, videos, transcripts, and other pertinent information related to the events of January 6, 2021. They sent out seven demand letters on Thursday, targeting five contract vendors from the previous […]
House committee considers transit safety following Iryna Zarutska stabbing in Charlotte
House Addresses Public Transport Safety After Tragic Incident The House of Representatives is engaging in discussions aimed at improving safety in public transport, particularly following a recent tragic incident involving Ukrainian refugees in Charlotte, North Carolina. A roundtable event organized by the House Transport and Infrastructure Committee is set to take place, featuring federal transport […]
4 Republicans derail Nancy Mace’s effort to remove Ilhan Omar’s committee roles due to an insult directed at Charlie Kirk
Republicans Block Motion Against Ilhan Omar A motion aimed at denouncing Minnesota Democrat Ilhan Omar and removing her from committee assignments was halted by just four Republican votes in favor of the Democrats. South Carolina Republican Nancy Mace initiated the discussion after criticizing Omar’s remarks, which included a video where she compared Charlie Kirk to […]
Former CDC director claims RFK Jr. dismissed her after she raised concerns in Congress about his chosen vaccine committee.
In Washington, Susan Monales, the former director of disease control and prevention, has accused her ex-boss, Health and Human Services Director Robert F. Kennedy Jr., of dismissing concerns raised with Congress about vaccine recommendations that needed prior approval. Monales, who is 50, was let go on August 27 after working for less than a month. […]
Nancy Mace aims to have Ilhan Omar taken off the committee due to comments made by Charlie Kirk.
House Republicans Move to Remove Omar from Committee Assignments House Republicans are gearing up to introduce a resolution aimed at stripping Rep. Ilhan Omar of her committee responsibilities. This action follows what they describe as “disgraceful” comments she made concerning Charlie Kirk after his assassination last week. Rep. Nancy Mace from South Carolina shared an […]