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fromEmptywheel
1 day ago

House January 6 Committee: Public Hearings - Pending

Seriously though, I had this post scheduled for last Wednesday September 28, then rescheduled it to this Wednesday thinking perhaps we'd have a hearing one week later. Nope. Nada. Nothing. And then I forgot the automated post scheduled for today. Oops, sorry about that. That's not to say we don't have January 6 related material to discuss. Use this thread to do so.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 months ago

No one likes a hothead and a jerk, especially one who is the director of the FBI

Congressional hearings have shifted from deferential, controlled exchanges to more confrontational, performative spectacles that prioritize spectacle over restrained testimony.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

Kash Patel Accused of Lying Under Oath During Hearing

FBI Director Kash Patel faces allegations of perjury over his House Judiciary Committee statements about Jeffrey Epstein, prompting felony accusations and calls for disclosure.
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fromFortune
4 months ago
US politics

After missteps in the Charlie Kirk assassination, FBI director angrily vented to staff about perceived failure to keep him informed | Fortune

fromFortune
4 months ago
US politics

After missteps in the Charlie Kirk assassination, FBI director angrily vented to staff about perceived failure to keep him informed | Fortune

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US politics
fromABC7 Chicago
4 months ago

Patel faces congressional hearings after missteps in Kirk assassination probe and turmoil at FBI

FBI Director Kash Patel faces intense scrutiny over leadership credibility after falsely declaring a suspect arrested in Charlie Kirk's killing and amid internal agency turmoil.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
7 months ago

In hearings, McMahon faces questions about the shrinking federal role in schools and colleges

The Trump administration proposes a 15% cut to the Department of Education's budget while preserving funding for low-income and disability support.
US politics
fromwww.esquire.com
8 months ago

Kristi Noem Botches the Definition of Habeas Corpus

Congressional hearings highlighted severe incompetence within the Biden administration, with officials like Noem and Rubio providing baffling responses and defying judicial directives.
Public health
fromBuzzFeed
8 months ago

RFK Jr. Was Asked If He Would Vaccinate His Kids For Measles Today, And His Response Is Going Viral

RFK Jr. expressed hesitance in endorsing vaccines during a crucial health crisis.
He believes his personal opinions on vaccines shouldn't influence public health decisions.
NYC politics
fromwww.npr.org
8 months ago

RFK Jr. stands by deep cuts to health budget during contentious hearings

Kennedy says Musk's DOGE plan influenced spending cuts at HHS, which he supports while also reversing some cuts.
SF politics
fromDefector
8 months ago

The DOGE Fencing Hearing Was Stupid And Pointless Even By Congressional Standards | Defector

The latest congressional sports hearing served as a political spectacle without offering substantive resolutions or addressing real issues.
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
9 months ago

Watchdog cites potential improvements for State's cyber diplomacy office amid agency reorg

The State Department's Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy shows both promise and challenges in enhancing U.S. cyber diplomacy efforts.
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