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Experts question legality and governance of Trump's $1.8B anti-weaponization fund
politics7 days ago

Experts question legality and governance of Trump's $1.8B anti-weaponization fund

The DOJ’s plan to pay nearly $1.8 billion from the Judgment Fund to those alleging weaponization of the legal system has triggered questions about its legality, eligibility criteria, and oversight. Some experts say the fund can be legally authorized under the Judgment Fund, while others warn it bypasses Congress and lacks transparent rules, risking abuse. Lawmakers from both parties are pushing for safeguards, and lawsuits question who has standing to challenge the arrangement.

via CBS News|
#anti-weaponization-fund#congressional-oversight#judgment-fund
politics1 month ago

Capitol Hill in Overdrive: Fed Oversight, Redistricting, and Immigration Dominate the Week

Capitol Hill is in overdrive as lawmakers tackle a torrent of issues: Senate Republicans push for increased Federal Reserve oversight to help clear the stalled Warsh nomination, while a GOP-leaning standoff over a DOJ probe adds friction. Across the Hill, Rep. Kean Jr.’s health-related absence raises concerns in New Jersey, a marathon “vote-a-rama” on immigration-enforcement funding looms in the Senate, and debate over Iran war powers intensifies as a 60-day clock nears. The Senate also moves to expand AI tools for staff, questions Kennedy’s vaccine policy, and Sanders pushes a drug-pricing amendment. In the House, FISA extension talks continue as the Endangered Species Act bill is pulled, and Virginia Democrats celebrate a redistricting win that has Hakeem Jeffries declaring “maximum warfare” in response. Polls show historic disapproval of Congress amid these fights, alongside ongoing discussions about data privacy and other Republican pregnancies on the Hill.

via Politico|
#congressional-oversight#drug-pricing#federal-reserve
Democrats push six-count impeachment of Defense Secretary over Iran war conduct
politics1 month ago

Democrats push six-count impeachment of Defense Secretary over Iran war conduct

House Democrats introduced a six-article impeachment resolution against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, alleging unauthorized war against Iran, civilian casualties, violations of the law of armed conflict, mishandling of sensitive information, obstruction of congressional oversight, and actions that could undermine NATO and U.S. security; the measure is unlikely to advance in the GOP-led House but could be revisited if Democrats win control after the midterms.

via CBS News|
#congressional-oversight#hegseth#impeachment
Senate Stalemate: Republicans Block Iran War Halt Without Congress
politics2 months ago

Senate Stalemate: Republicans Block Iran War Halt Without Congress

Senate Republicans blocked Democrats’ bid to force the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iran unless Congress authorizes ongoing military action, voting 53–47 to kill the war-powers resolution; Democrats argue the administration hasn’t subjected the war to public oversight or hearings, while Republicans say consultation with Congress has occurred. House Democrats may renew similar efforts, and the administration has used emergency powers to push arms sales in the region.

via The New York Times|
#congressional-oversight#iran#politics
national-security2 months ago

Senate blocks war-powers limits as Iran conflict enters its third week

The Senate defeated six Democratic war-powers resolutions aimed at halting the U.S. military campaign against Iran, signaling continued Republican support for Trump as the conflict nears three weeks. Democrats say the administration hasn’t publicly justified the war or its goals and are pressing for hearings, while Republicans argue the operation is necessary to degrade Iran and support allies. The privileged measures could return for expedited votes, and lawmakers warn the war’s costs—troop deaths, billions in operations, and rising gas prices—could push Republicans to rethink their stance.

via Politico|
#congressional-oversight#iran#national-security
Senate Democrats Demand Public Iran War Hearings Over Strategy Gaps
politics2 months ago

Senate Democrats Demand Public Iran War Hearings Over Strategy Gaps

Democrats in the U.S. Senate are pressing for public hearings on the war against Iran after multiple classified briefings, arguing the White House has not clearly explained the conflict’s objectives, timeline, or long‑term strategy. They warn of potential ground deployment, rising costs, and the need for greater congressional oversight over war powers, while Republicans largely back the action but some express caution.

via Al Jazeera|
#congressional-oversight#iran#politics
Clinton Subpoena Breaks New Ground in Epstein Inquiry
politics3 months ago

Clinton Subpoena Breaks New Ground in Epstein Inquiry

House Oversight Chair James Comer won a lengthy fight to compel Bill and Hillary Clinton to testify under subpoena in the Epstein investigation, the first time a former president has been required to testify to Congress. The move is hailed by supporters as a bold oversight power but criticized as potentially undermining democratic norms and weaponizing investigations; Democrats warn it could lay groundwork for future probes, including of Donald Trump, illustrating a partisan shift in how congressional inquiries are conducted.

via The New York Times|
#clinton#comer#congressional-oversight
CBP Delivers Self-Answered Q&A to Congress on Minneapolis Shooting
politics4 months ago

CBP Delivers Self-Answered Q&A to Congress on Minneapolis Shooting

CBP sent Congress a self-drafted Q&A about the January 24 fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, answering some questions and deferring others to DHS and investigating agencies, as lawmakers pressed for a mandated death notification. The move followed criticism over lack of transparency, and the agency later provided the death-in-custody report detailing the sequence of events, including OC spray deployment and agents’ gunfire, in a context of broader calls to reform DHS use-of-force policies.

via The Intercept|
#alex-pretti#cbp#congressional-oversight
Court Upholds Week-Notice Rule for Lawmakers Visiting ICE Detention Centers
politics4 months ago

Court Upholds Week-Notice Rule for Lawmakers Visiting ICE Detention Centers

A federal judge in Washington, DC allowed DHS to continue requiring lawmakers to give a week’s notice before inspecting ICE facilities, noting the policy differs from the one previously blocked due to a new funding source; separately, the DOJ pressed to keep ICE enforcement actions running in Minnesota amid a state lawsuit, and appealed an injunction curbing some ICE tactics against protesters.

via The Guardian|
#congressional-oversight#dhs#ice
DC Judge Keeps DHS Notice Rule for Lawmakers’ ICE Visits, Pending Lawsuit Revision
politics4 months ago

DC Judge Keeps DHS Notice Rule for Lawmakers’ ICE Visits, Pending Lawsuit Revision

A federal judge in Washington declined to block DHS’s seven-day notice requirement for lawmakers to visit immigration detention facilities, saying the plaintiffs must revise their lawsuit to directly address the agency’s new funding rationale; the policy, reintroduced after a prior block, remains in effect while the suit is narrowed.

via The New York Times|
#congressional-oversight#detention-centers#funding
Trump Labels Drug Cartels as Terrorists Amid U.S. Military Actions
world7 months ago

Trump Labels Drug Cartels as Terrorists Amid U.S. Military Actions

The Trump administration reportedly conducted secret military strikes against undisclosed enemies, including drug cartels, without congressional approval, claiming a new state of armed conflict. Critics argue this bypasses legal and constitutional boundaries, raising concerns about unchecked presidential power and secret warfare.

via The Intercept|
#congressional-oversight#drugs-and-terrorism#secret-wars