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Patel Pushes Back in Senate Hearing, Denies Drinking Allegations and Moves to Defamation Court
politics14 days ago

Patel Pushes Back in Senate Hearing, Denies Drinking Allegations and Moves to Defamation Court

In a fiery Senate appropriations hearing, FBI director Kash Patel denied allegations of excessive drinking and unexplained absences as “baseless,” calling the reports a “total farce” and announcing a $250 million defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic. Democrats argued the claims signal a dereliction of duty, while Patel challenged the questioning and even offered to take a sobriety test alongside Sen. Chris Van Hollen. The dispute also touched on a disputed bar-tab spending claim and prior coverage, including a ProPublica video of him with the USA hockey team, all underscoring ongoing contention around his conduct and leadership.

via The Guardian|
#atlantic#defamation#fbi
Patel Pushback in Senate Hearing Over Reports of Personal Conduct
politics14 days ago

Patel Pushback in Senate Hearing Over Reports of Personal Conduct

During a Senate Appropriations hearing, FBI Director Kash Patel sparred with Sen. Chris Van Hollen after the Democrat cited media reports alleging Patel’s excessive drinking and unexplained absences; Patel denied the claims, clashed with Van Hollen, and even offered to take a test if asked, while noting he has sued The Atlantic over the allegations.

via CNN|
#defamation-lawsuit#drinking-allegations#fbi
Kennedy Jr. grilled on germ theory at Senate hearing
health1 month ago

Kennedy Jr. grilled on germ theory at Senate hearing

In a Senate Health Committee hearing on the FY2027 HHS budget, Sen. Bernie Sanders pressed RFK Jr. over his rejection of germ theory, while Bill Cassidy debunked his claims in real time. Kennedy argues that nutrition and sanitation—not vaccines—drove mortality declines, a view contradicted by WHO data showing vaccines saving millions of lives. The exchange underscores Kennedy’s MAHA platform and ongoing skepticism of vaccines, contrasted with lawmakers reaffirming vaccines’ vital role in public health.

via Ars Technica|
#germ-theory#health#public-health
politics1 month ago

Trump Team Softens Gas-Price Forecasts as Iran War Prolongs Energy Turbulence

Trump administration officials backed away from firm timelines for when gasoline prices will fall due to the Iran conflict, saying relief depends on how long the war lasts. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Energy Secretary Chris Wright offered cautious, non-guaranteed projections as pump prices hover above $4 a gallon and market volatility persists, with Republicans urging not to overstate timing.

via Politico|
#energy-prices#gasoline-prices#iran-conflict
RFK Jr Faces Senate Grill Over Measles Outbreak and Vaccines
politics1 month ago

RFK Jr Faces Senate Grill Over Measles Outbreak and Vaccines

At a Senate Finance Committee hearing, Health Secretary RFK Jr faced sharp questions about the measles outbreak and vaccine misinformation, defending vaccines while acknowledging controversy, noting rising measles and flu case numbers, and the risk to elimination status; he refused to release written pharma agreements citing proprietary information, and the session also touched on AI in healthcare, Medicaid budgeting, and broad CDC leadership vacancies amid ongoing public-health challenges.

via The Guardian|
#measles#politics#public-health
Paramount CEO Skips Senate Hearing on Warner Bros. Merger Over Family Bereavement
business1 month ago

Paramount CEO Skips Senate Hearing on Warner Bros. Merger Over Family Bereavement

Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison will not attend a Senate hearing on Paramount Skydance’s proposed $111 billion deal to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery because of a death in the family; a Paramount representative said he’s at a funeral. The hearing, chaired by Sen. Cory Booker, will proceed with other witnesses, and Booker has asked for Ellison’s written testimony. Ellison has previously declined to testify, and the merger remains under review by regulators, with Hollywood signatories opposing the deal.

via Variety|
#business#death-in-family#ellison
Warsh clears disclosures as Fed chair bid moves toward Senate hearing
business1 month ago

Warsh clears disclosures as Fed chair bid moves toward Senate hearing

Warsh has filed the required financial disclosures and the Senate Banking Committee could schedule a hearing next week, moving his bid to be Fed chair forward; however, final approval remains uncertain as Sen. Tillis has signaled he will block until a federal criminal probe into Jerome Powell is resolved, with Powell’s term ending May 15 and the White House aiming for Warsh to be in place by then.

via CNBC|
#business#fed-reserve#financial-disclosures
Senate Clash Over Mullin DHS Bid as Shutdown Drags On
politics2 months ago

Senate Clash Over Mullin DHS Bid as Shutdown Drags On

The Senate committee will weigh Markwayne Mullin's nomination to lead the Department of Homeland Security amid a partial DHS shutdown driven by Democrats' demands for guardrails on immigration enforcement; Republicans back Mullin and expect quick confirmation, while Democrats insist reforms are policy decisions and funding will hinge on those changes, with the shutdown affecting Coast Guard, TSA, and FEMA operations as talks continue.

via The Guardian|
#dhs#government-shutdown#immigration-enforcement
politics3 months ago

Vaccines at the Center as Surgeon General Nominee Faces Senate Scrutiny

At a Senate confirmation hearing, Casey Means, President Trump’s surgeon general nominee, was grilled over vaccines and the autism link, refused to push universal vaccination, and urged parents to discuss shots with doctors while acknowledging vaccines’ life-saving role and supporting shared clinical decision-making; lawmakers pressed on universal hepatitis B birth-dose policy and Means’s credentials, including her inactive medical license and wellness-influencer background.

via Politico|
#autism-debate#casey-means#hepatitis-b
Trump’s Wellness-Influencer Nominee for Surgeon General Faces Senate Scrutiny
politics3 months ago

Trump’s Wellness-Influencer Nominee for Surgeon General Faces Senate Scrutiny

Casey Means, a Stanford-trained but not board-certified surgeon and wellness influencer tied to RFK Jr.’s health policy, is Trump’s nominee for surgeon general and will be grilled by the Senate HELP committee. Critics question her lack of an active medical license and extensive clinical experience, while supporters note her focus on diet and lifestyle and her role in the Make America Healthy Again movement. Means co-founded Levels and co-authored Good Energy, arguing for real-time metabolic data and signaling skepticism toward the standard vaccine schedule; the nomination has sparked backlash from the medical establishment as the administration reshapes health policy amid turnover at the HHS and CDC.

via The Guardian|
#casey-means#make-america-healthy-again#politics
Senate Grilling on 'White Culture' Sparks Cringe-Worthy Exchange With Trump Nominee
politics3 months ago

Senate Grilling on 'White Culture' Sparks Cringe-Worthy Exchange With Trump Nominee

During a Senate confirmation hearing, Trump State Department nominee Jeremy Carl wavered when asked to define 'white identity' or 'white culture,' prompting Senator Chris Murphy to press him on values that differentiate白 identity from other groups. Carl referenced Anglo-derived culture and elements like white churches and food, then suggested the issue has become 'balkanized' due to mass immigration, leading to a viral, awkward moment and renewed scrutiny of his views on race and national identity.

via Yahoo News Singapore|
#chris-murphy#jeremy-carl#politics