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House Democrats Fracture Over Massie Amendment to Cut $3.3B in U.S. Aid to Israel
The 104-313 vote exposed deep divisions within the Democratic Party, with Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries opposed while Deputy Katherine Clark supported cutting aid.
Pentagon Panel to Study 2021 COVID Vaccine Mandate That Led to 8,700 Service Member Separations
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed the National Academy of Public Administration to review decisions around the military's vaccine requirement that sparked controversy during the pandemic.
Pentagon Bars Release of GAO's Report on F-35 Program
The decision blocks public access to the annual watchdog assessment of the $1.7 trillion fighter jet program that has faced persistent performance and cost challenges.
House Republicans Push for $90 Billion Package Covering Iran Military Action, Election Measures and Farm Aid
The proposal marks one of the largest supplemental spending requests this year, pairing defense funding with domestic agricultural support and election-related provisions.
Biden Memoir Announcement Draws Conservative Scrutiny Over Authorship, Age
Former President Joe Biden's 'Promise Me, America' set for November release as critics question whether he wrote the book himself.
Harris Calls for ICE Probe After Maine Shooting Amid Renewed Border Czar Criticism
The former vice president's statement came after Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents fatally shot a Colombian national who was not the intended target of the operation.
Vance Says Republicans Have 'Cool Problem' Compared to Democrats
The vice president's comments came during an appearance on Joe Rogan's popular podcast, where he discussed the GOP's electoral challenges.
Klobuchar Questions DHS Secretary About Recent ICE-Involved Shootings at Senate Hearing
The exchange comes amid heightened scrutiny of Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations following a series of incidents in recent months.
Ossoff Presses DNI Nominee Jay Clayton on Recognizing Biden as 2020 Election Winner
The exchange during Clayton's confirmation hearing highlighted ongoing partisan disputes over the integrity of the 2020 presidential election results.
Ocasio-Cortez Questions Legality of McConnell Extended Absence From Congress
The New York Democrat said she found it 'shocking' that the longtime Republican leader has remained largely absent from the Senate, raising questions about continuity in chamber leadership.