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politics14 days ago•8 min saved

Raskin escalates Paramount merger scrutiny, invites CEO to testify under oath

House Judiciary Democrat Jamie Raskin is intensifying scrutiny of Paramount Skydance’s bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, inviting Paramount CEO David Ellison to a transcribed interview and signaling potential subpoena power if Democrats win the House; the move frames concerns about antitrust, national security, and press freedom, while Paramount says it has been transparent. The update also notes Republican reactions and related items, including the NRSC’s backing of Darline Graham in South Carolina and questions over Miller-aligned campaign contributions.

via Politico|

#antitrust #congressional-oversight #first-amendment

world27 days ago•4 min saved

Democrats press Pentagon over delayed care and casualty tally in Iran-related conflict

Democratic lawmakers dispatched a 23-question letter to Defense Secretary Hegseth demanding answers about delayed medical care for wounded US troops after a March Kuwait drone strike that killed six reservists, and scrutinizing changes to the war casualty count and the integrity of the internal review amid ongoing hostilities with Iran.

via The Guardian|

#casualty-reporting #congressional-oversight #iran-conflict

politics2 months ago•4 min saved

Judgment Fund Keeps Jan. 6 Payouts Possible Without New Anti-Weaponization Fund

Even without the $1.776 billion anti-weaponization fund, the DOJ can still compensate Jan. 6 rioters through the Judgment Fund, a long-standing government mechanism for settlements. The administration says it isn’t moving forward with the new fund, but existing claims processes and lawsuits remain in play, with a June 12 hearing to determine next steps. Some settlements have already been paid, and critics warn the proposed fund could bypass Congress and politicize payouts.

via NBC News|

#congressional-oversight #doj #jan-6

politics3 months ago•9 min saved

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

politics4 months ago•38 min saved

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

politics4 months ago•4 min saved

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

politics5 months ago•5 min saved

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-security5 months ago•6 min saved

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

politics5 months ago•5 min saved

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

politics6 months ago•5 min saved

CISA leadership shakeup amid intensified congressional scrutiny

Acting CISA head Madhu Gottumukkala is reassigned to DHS as director of strategic implementation, with Nick Anderson becoming acting CISA director, as Congress tightens its oversight amid the polygraph controversy, a delayed agency reorganization plan, and looming DHS-related questions before a Senate-confirmation process.

via Politico|

#cisa #congressional-oversight #dhs

politics6 months ago•6 min saved

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

politics7 months ago•13 min saved

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

politics7 months ago•3 min saved

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

politics7 months ago•4 min saved

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

politics7 months ago•1 min saved

Minnesota Democrats Protest ICE Access Restrictions and Facility Visits

Minnesota Democrats are demanding oversight after ICE blocked their entry to a facility, citing legal and procedural disputes, amid rising tensions over immigration enforcement and a recent fatal shooting involving ICE agents. The incident highlights ongoing conflicts between state lawmakers and federal immigration authorities.

via Politico|

#congressional-oversight #ice #immigration