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politics24 days ago

Gabbard faces tough questions as DNI hearing unfolds amid Capitol updates

A live Capitol Hill briefing centers on Tulsi Gabbard’s tenure as director of national intelligence, with Joe Kent’s resignation fueling questions about her influence and a forthcoming Senate Intelligence hearing that may revisit her Iran policy stance. The package also notes related briefings on FISA’s 702 reauthorization, Mullin’s nomination to lead Homeland Security, and the Epstein probe, while a separate update reports Elizabeth Warren’s endorsement of Mallory McMorrow in Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary, signaling continued intra-party alignment among progressives.

via Politico|
#fisa#hearing#intelligence
Senate to Grill Intel Chiefs as Iran War Sparks Backlash and Resignations
politics24 days ago

Senate to Grill Intel Chiefs as Iran War Sparks Backlash and Resignations

The Senate Intelligence Committee will hear from top U.S. intelligence officials amid growing questions about the Iran war and its justification, as resignations and public criticisms emerge. One aide, Joe Kent, quit, alleging that U.S. actions were pressured by Israel and lobbying efforts, while Tulsi Gabbard publicly defended the administration’s view of an imminent threat. An earlier 2025 intelligence assessment suggested Iran was not building a nuclear weapon, complicating the public narrative as allies grow reluctant to engage and lawmakers seek accountability on the war’s endgame.

via CBS News|
#gabbard#hearing#intelligence
Hearing Loss Tied to Membrane Lipid Flip in Hair Cells
science1 month ago

Hearing Loss Tied to Membrane Lipid Flip in Hair Cells

Researchers found that the sound-processing proteins TMC1 and TMC2 also function as lipid scramblases that flip phospholipids across hair-cell membranes. When this scrambling goes awry due to genetics, noise, or certain antibiotics, phosphatidylserine is exposed on the cell surface, triggering apoptosis of hair cells and leading to permanent hearing loss since these cells do not regenerate. Cholesterol levels in the membrane modulate this activity, suggesting potential dietary or pharmacological protection, and highlighting the possibility of designing antibiotics that avoid triggering the death signal. Findings will be presented at the 70th Biophysical Society Annual Meeting in 2026.

via Neuroscience News|
#aminoglycosides#hair-cells#hearing
Ancient mammal ancestor reveals early roots of mammalian hearing
science2 months ago

Ancient mammal ancestor reveals early roots of mammalian hearing

CT scans and 3D simulations of the 250‑million‑year‑old cynodont Thrinaxodon liorhinus indicate ear structures capable of tympanic (ear‑based) hearing emerged earlier than previously thought, suggesting the mammalian middle ear began evolving before dinosaurs; the model estimates a hearing range of about 38–1,243 Hz with peak sensitivity near 1,000 Hz at ~28 dB, aiding prey detection and predator avoidance.

via ScienceAlert|
#earbones#fossils#hearing
politics2 months ago

Jordan frames Smith as weaponizing justice in Trump probe hearing

At the House Judiciary hearing, Chair Jim Jordan framed former special counsel Jack Smith as leading a politically driven pursuit of Trump, naming officials such as Fani Willis and James Comey and even referring a deputy to the DOJ; Smith defended his investigations as nonpartisan, while Democrats like Jamie Raskin argued he did his job; Trump blasted Smith on Truth Social during the proceedings, calling him 'decimated,' and several Capitol Police officers who defended the Capitol attended the hearing as observers as GOP-led funding talks continued nearby.

via Politico|
#donald-trump#hearing#house-judiciary-committee
"Judge's Rulings and Tensions in Trump Classified Documents Case"
legalcourt2 years ago

"Judge's Rulings and Tensions in Trump Classified Documents Case"

The judge in the Mar-a-Lago case has scheduled a hearing for Donald Trump’s co-defendants and their motions to dismiss the indictments they face, addressing issues such as the need for a bill of particulars and the vagueness of the charges. The judge also announced that partially redacted filings of the co-defendant's motions will be issued. The case involves allegations of conspiracy to obstruct, false statements to the FBI, and withholding documents related to an alleged scheme to delete Mar-a-Lago camera footage and conceal classified documents.

via Law & Crime|
#co-defendants#donald-trump#hearing
"Judge Cannon's Unprecedented Rulings in Trump's Classified Documents Case"
legal-proceedings2 years ago

"Judge Cannon's Unprecedented Rulings in Trump's Classified Documents Case"

A hearing on two of Trump's motions to dismiss took place at the federal courthouse in Fort Pierce, Florida, with a significant media presence and a Trump rally outside. The first motion focused on the constitutionality of Espionage Act charges, while the second centered on the interpretation of the Presidential Records Act. Trump's counsel argued that the statute's language was unconstitutionally vague as applied to the former president, citing his designation of records as personal and executive privilege. The special counsel countered that Trump never designated any records as personal and that the PRA's definitions undermine his claim. The judge raised concerns about the motion's prematurity and questioned the vagueness of certain terms in the statute and executive order.

via Lawfare|
#hearing#judge-cannon#legal-proceedings
"Fani Willis' Father Addresses Cash Controversy Amid Georgia Case Hearing"
legalcourt-proceedings2 years ago

"Fani Willis' Father Addresses Cash Controversy Amid Georgia Case Hearing"

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis' father testified about the threats and harassment she faced, including keeping her new home location secret due to safety concerns. Former Georgia Governor Roy Barnes declined to be special prosecutor in the election interference case and spoke highly of both Willis and Nathan Wade. The court is in recess during the hearing on whether to disqualify Willis from the case.

via CNN|
#fani-willis#georgia#hearing