Dem known for Trump impeachment disrupts GOP hearing on illegal immigrant truck licenses
A Democratic lawmaker who previously drafted impeachment articles against President Donald Trump disrupted a House Homeland Security subcommittee hearing Wednesday, accusing Republicans of using concerns about illegal immigrants holding commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) to distract from what he called Trump’s broader failures. “This past weekend a convicted felon with bone spurs illegally attacked Iran, launching […]
House Oversight Committee calls Bill Gates, Leon Black to testify over Jeffrey Epstein ties
A House Oversight Committee has called seven more individuals to testify in Washington, D.C., about their ties to convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell — including Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates; Leon Black, co-founder of investment firm Apollo Global Management; and Kathryn Ruemmler, former White House counsel to former President Barack Obama. […]
Operation Epic Fury survives Senate challenge as Republicans close ranks behind Trump
Senate Republicans closed ranks Wednesday, handing President Donald Trump a win on his use of force in Iran, despite lingering questions about America’s involvement in the Middle East. The Senate shot down a resolution from Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., aimed at limiting Trump’s military actions in Iran on Wednesday, following days of speculation about whether […]
Colo. Gov. Polis Signals Possible Clemency for Tina Peters
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis on Tuesday suggested he may consider clemency for former Mesa County clerk Tina Peters as he reviews cases involving potential sentencing disparities, highlighting differences between Peters’ prison sentence and another recent probation.[#item_full_content]
Sens Clash on Iran War Resolution as First Vote on Conflict Nears
The Senate is headed toward a vote Wednesday on President Donald Trump’s decision to embark on a war against Iran, an extraordinary test in Congress for a conflict that has rapidly spread across the Middle East.[#item_full_content]
Netanyahu Seeks Clarity on Reported Secret US-Iran Talks
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is seeking clarity from the White House after learning the Trump administration might be receiving messages from Iranian officials as the conflict continues.[#item_full_content]
US Stocks Rebound After Strong Economic Updates
The U.S. stock market rebounded after oil prices stopped spiking and reports gave encouraging updates on the economy.[#item_full_content]
Morgan Stanley Lays off 2,500 Across All Divisions
Morgan Stanley has laid off 2,500 employees across all divisions, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.
House Kills Mace Effort to Release Misconduct Reports
Congress voted Wednesday to defeat an effort by Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., that would make public all reports of allegations of congressional lawmakers and aids accused of sexual misconduct or harassment.
White House insists weapons stash can go ‘much further’ but calls defense giants for pivotal Trump chat
The White House said Wednesday that U.S. munitions stockpiles are sufficient to carry out Operation Epic Fury, and go “much further,” but the Trump administration is still pressing top defense contractors to ramp up production – and quickly. “President Trump has rightfully been calling on defense contractors in this country to rapidly and aggressively produce […]
