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politics1 day ago•5 min saved

Lawmakers uncover overcrowded Mesa ICE site lacking beds or showers in surprise visit

Three Democratic lawmakers conducted a surprise overnight tour of ICE’s Mesa AROCC holding facility after reports of severe overcrowding, discovering six rooms packed with detainees, no beds or showers, and about 250 people inside—well above the facility’s stated capacity. Data show 2026 detainee stays averaging around 36 hours and roughly 274 detainees per day, with a peak of about 777, even though ICE says stays are typically under 12 hours. The visit drew sharp criticisms as lawmakers vowed to push for changes and scrutinize funding for ICE.

via Arizona Mirror|

#congress #ice #immigration

politics11 days ago•15 min saved

Court order dispute: Pentagon accused of ignoring access, NYT reports

The New York Times reports that the Pentagon is flouting a federal judge’s order to provide access to information, underscoring ongoing debates over government transparency and the potential legal consequences for noncompliance.

via apnews.com|

#access #court-order #oversight

politics22 days ago•7 min saved

Republicans Refrain From Public Oversight of Iran War

Republicans in Congress largely defer to President Trump on the Iran conflict, resisting calls for public hearings or sworn testimony to explain goals, costs, and civilian risks, while Democrats press for accountability. Despite a Pentagon request of up to $200 billion and debates over authorization, most GOP leaders argue the administration has already made its case and that publicizing hearings could harm national security; a minority of Republicans, including Collins and Murkowski, call for public discussions on funding and strategy.

via The New York Times|

#congress #funding #iran

politics1 month ago•12 min saved

Senate Dems push fast-track war votes to force Iran hearing

Democrats in the Senate threaten to force expedited votes on five war-powers resolutions to halt Iran operations and compel public testimony from Defense Secretary and Secretary of State about the war’s rationale, cost, and endgame. The moves aim to secure public oversight and debate, but the resolutions face long odds amid partisan divides, and past war-vote efforts have stalled.

via Politico|

#iran-war #oversight #politics

politics1 month ago•1 min saved

Clintons Testify in Epstein Probe: Denials, Ties Scrutinized

The House Oversight Committee released the full videos of Bill and Hillary Clinton’s nine hours of depositions in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, with both denying knowledge of Epstein or Maxwell’s sex trafficking while facing questions about their associations with the financier.

via The New York Times|

#clinton #congress #epstein

politics1 month ago•2 min saved

Democrats allege DOJ illegally hid FBI Epstein interview linked to Trump accusations

Rep. Robert Garcia claims the DOJ appears to have illegally withheld FBI interviews with a survivor who accused Trump of sexual misconduct in connection with Jeffrey Epstein, with the records not viewable in the DOJ’s Epstein files database released after a disclosure law. Oversight Democrats say they will pursue a parallel inquiry and demand the records be shared with Congress and the public.

via CNBC|

#doj #epstein #investigation

politics1 month ago•4 min saved

New records reveal ICE officer fatally shot Texas man during traffic-control incident

Newly released records show an ICE officer fatally shot Ruben Ray Martinez, a 23-year-old U.S. citizen, in South Padre Island during a traffic-control incident, a finding that adds scrutiny to the Trump era's immigration crackdown; the DHS report says Martinez accelerated toward officers after failing to follow directions and struck an agent, prompting gunfire; the Texas DPS is investigating, while critics call for greater transparency and congressional scrutiny as similar fatal encounters drew national attention in Minnesota.

via KERA News|

#ice #immigration #oversight

politics1 month ago•3 min saved

Wexner: Epstein 'name-dropped' Trump, but they weren't friends

Billionaire Leslie Wexner testified that Jeffrey Epstein would name-drop President Donald Trump as someone he knew, but Wexner says they were not friends and he has no knowledge of any sexual activity involving Trump tied to Epstein; a five-hour deposition video was released by House Oversight Republicans, while Democrats expressed skepticism and vowed further investigation.

via CNBC|

#deposition #epstein #oversight

politics1 month ago•9 min saved

Epstein Files Put Les Wexner Back Under Federal Scrutiny

A CNN review of the DOJ’s Epstein files shows decades of FBI scrutiny of Les Wexner, with investigators seeking information about his knowledge of Epstein’s sex trafficking, subpoenaing him in 2019 and even labeling him a 'secondary' co-conspirator in some records, though no charges have been filed against Wexner. House Democrats say the material highlights efforts to trace money and identify enablers, and Wexner is set to testify in a deposition as scrutiny continues.

via CNN|

#doj #epstein #fbi

politics1 month ago•7 min saved

Funding lapse puts DHS oversight of immigration crackdown at risk

The partial government shutdown threatens DHS oversight as funding gaps force the inspector general to suspend about 85% of audits, evaluations and inspections. Eight active probes into the Trump-era immigration crackdown—including facial recognition use and alleged excessive force—could be delayed or halted. Democrats demand reforms (body cameras, ID numbers, transparency) before funding, but Republicans and the White House resist some provisions, likely leaving DHS unfunded for at least 10 days. With roughly 60% of the OIG workforce furloughed, ongoing investigations and oversight of agencies like ICE, CBP, and even cybersecurity reviews could be stymied, raising concerns about independence and accountability during the shutdown.

via Politico|

#dhs #immigrationenforcement #inspectorgeneral

politics1 month ago•15 min saved

DHS Oversight Gridlock Keeps Partial Shutdown in Limbo

Lawmakers remain entrenched in a dispute over DHS oversight, with no clear path to ending the partial government shutdown as the stalemate continues to affect budgeting and federal operations, including potential disruptions at airports, while leaders like Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer push for a resolution.

via AP News|

#budget #congress #dhs

politics2 months ago•8 min saved

Lutnick under bipartisan pressure over Epstein ties as investigations heat up

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick faces bipartisan calls to resign after newly released DOJ files suggest ongoing interactions with Jeffrey Epstein, contradicting prior statements; Ghislaine Maxwell invokes the Fifth in a House deposition tied to the Epstein probe. The day also includes Venezuela energy briefings and DHS funding talks as Congress negotiates a potential shutdown.

via Politico|

#epstein #lutnick #maxwell

politics2 months ago•9 min saved

HUD relocation to Virginia fuels legality, cost, and oversight questions

HUD is moving about 3,000 Washington-based employees to Alexandria, VA, claiming it will save taxpayer money and improve employee well-being, but union officials and lawmakers question the move’s legality, funding, and congressional oversight, noting delays and a lack of clear authorization or cost details.

via Politico|

#budget #congress #hud

politics2 months ago•3 min saved

Democrats press DHS reforms as funding deadline looms

Democratic leaders laid out a package of demands for funding the Department of Homeland Security that would tighten immigration enforcement, including mandatory body cameras, judicial warrants for arrests in homes and cars, independent oversight, and protections against detaining or deporting American citizens. They oppose another short-term funding extension and warn a shutdown is possible if a full-year bill isn’t agreed, while Republicans show mixed receptivity to some measures like body cameras and ending roving patrols.

via CBS News|

#body-cameras #dhs-funding #immigration-enforcement

politics2 months ago•15 min saved

Capitol Oversight Push: Jan. 6 Panel Subpoenas T-Mobile Over Pipe-Bomb Case

The Jan. 6 select committee subpoenas T-Mobile for records tied to pipe-bomb suspect Brian Cole to inform oversight and potential reforms on how cell-phone usage is evaluated; the update also covers James Comer weighing Bill Gates testimony in the Epstein probe, a House vote to force DC tax cuts, and ongoing DHS funding talks that could trigger a year-long continuing resolution, along with Tim Scott commenting on the DOJ probe into Powell.

via Politico|

#fbi #jan-6 #oversight