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In a tense congressional hearing, FBI Director Kash Patel faced questions about alleged drinking and related travel, sparking a heated exchange with Sen. Chris Van Hollen over a claimed $7,000 Washington bar tab. Democrats had pushed the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test as a cross-check, and Patel agreed to take it alongside Van Hollen, who publicly shared his results; Patel’s test timing remains unclear.
Amid stalled peace talks, President Trump signals a hardline Iran posture by threatening to cut U.S. troops in Germany and extending the maritime blockade on Iran, which Washington says is crippling Tehran’s finances. The blockade has reportedly deprived Iran of billions and helped push gas prices higher, while Pentagon officials put the war’s cost at about $25 billion. At a House Armed Services Committee hearing, Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth faced pointed questions on civilian harm, strategy, and the war’s price, as lawmakers weigh the ongoing conflict against a May 1 War Powers deadline and Republicans’ willingness to continue fighting.
Former Special Counsel Jack Smith testified before Congress about his investigations into Donald Trump, asserting evidence of a criminal scheme to overturn the 2020 election and mishandling classified documents, amid partisan criticism and political tensions.
Kash Patel, FBI director, is testifying before Congress amid scrutiny over his handling of the Charlie Kirk investigation, mass firings, and controversial posts on social media, with Democrats criticizing his leadership and Republicans praising his efforts.
University leaders, including Georgetown's interim president, faced congressional questioning over persistent antisemitism on campuses, with discussions highlighting incidents, university responses, and political motives behind focusing on antisemitism and diversity issues.
Leaders from Georgetown, CUNY, and UC Berkeley will testify before Congress regarding campus antisemitism, amid ongoing political scrutiny and debates over free speech and safety measures on campuses, following pro-Palestinian protests and allegations of bias.
Pam Bondi, the US Attorney General, denied knowledge of ICE agents wearing masks during raids despite video evidence, claiming it was for self-protection amid concerns about safety and identity concealment, while critics argue these tactics threaten transparency and civil liberties.
University leaders from Northwestern, UCLA, and Rutgers testified before Congress about their handling of campus protests related to the Israel-Gaza war. They discussed negotiations with students, disciplinary actions, and responses to antisemitism. The hearing highlighted differing views on the universities' approaches, with some praising peaceful resolutions and others criticizing perceived leniency. The session coincided with ongoing protests and new camps being set up at UCLA, leading to heightened security measures and potential arrests.