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House Ethics Committee Pushes For More Staff And More Authority As Misconduct Scandals Rock...

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are pushing to cut red tape around the Congressional mechanisms to hold those in their own ranks accountable for wrongdoing, but the process is proving to be more complicated than many had hoped.

U.S. Military Developing Plans To Target Iran’s Strait Of Hormuz Defenses If Ceasefire Fails

US military officials are developing new plans to target Iran's capabilities in the Strait of Hormuz in the event the current ceasefire with Iran falls apart, with potential attacks against small fast attack boats, minelaying vessels and other asymmetric assets.

The Gates Foundation Is Hiring An Investigator To Probe Its Epstein Connections

The Gates Foundation has launched an independent investigation into its ties with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, and has apologized to staff for the relationship, calling it a "huge mistake".

Condom Maker May Raise Prices Because Of Iran War

The Iran war has disrupted global supply chains, causing the world's largest condom manufacturer, Karex, to consider raising prices by 20-30% due to increased costs for manufacturing, packaging, and shipping.

Longtime Georgia Democrat U.S. Rep. David Scott Dies At 80

US Democratic Rep. David Scott, who represented Georgia's 13th Congressional District, has died at 80 years old after being first elected in 2002 and becoming the first African American to chair the House Agriculture Committee in 2020.

At Least 10 People Tied To Sensitive U.S. Research Have Died Or Disappeared In...

The House Oversight Committee has announced an investigation into the deaths and disappearances of at least 10 scientists connected to sensitive US nuclear and aerospace research, prompting speculation of a possible sinister connection.

Senate Takes Key Step Toward Funding ICE And Border Patrol With Only GOP Votes

Senate Republicans passed a budget blueprint to fund ICE and border patrol, while Democrats opposed it and called for changes to ICE tactics and protocols.

Warner Bros. Discovery Shareholders Approve Paramount Takeover

Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders overwhelmingly voted in favor of a Paramount Skydance takeover deal, which is expected to close in the third quarter of the year pending regulatory approval.

White House 2027 Budget Proposal Ignores Affordability Crisis With Deep Cuts to Housing, Education,...

The White House's Fiscal Year 2027 budget proposal increases defense spending by $1.5 trillion while slashing $73 billion from domestic programs, causing concern from advocates for education, housing, and consumer protection.

Elon Musk’s AI Empire Accused Of Polluting Black Communities

The NAACP has filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk's xAI, alleging that the company is operating dozens of unpermitted gas turbines to power a data center near Memphis, which will result in increased pollution in majority-Black communities.

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The Michael Jackson Biopic Is A Drama Both Onscreen And Off

The new Michael Jackson biopic, "Michael," was warmly received in Gary, Indiana, where the pop superstar grew up, and was attended by members of the Jackson family, including his nephew Jaafar, who stars in the film, and his eldest son Prince.