There are moments in journalism when a story cuts to the very heart of what it means to have a free press in this country. This is one of those moments. A federal judge has declared that the effective shutdown of Voice of America last year violated the law, and now the government has just seven days to put this storied international broadcaster back on the air. District Court … [Read more...] about Federal Judge Orders Voice of America Reinstated After Finding Mass Firings Illegal
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Senate to Question Intelligence Leaders as Key Official Steps Down in Protest of Iran War
The corridors of power in Washington are buzzing this week as the nation's intelligence apparatus prepares to face pointed questions from lawmakers about the escalating conflict with Iran. What makes this moment particularly significant is not just the public testimony itself, but the dramatic resignation that preceded it. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, CIA … [Read more...] about Senate to Question Intelligence Leaders as Key Official Steps Down in Protest of Iran War
DHS Nominee Mullin Retreats From Earlier Remarks About Minneapolis Shooting Victim
The confirmation hearing for Department of Homeland Security nominee Markwayne Mullin took an unexpected turn before it even began, when Senator Rand Paul prevented fellow Republican Katie Britt from introducing her colleague to the committee. This is the kind of inside-the-Beltway maneuvering that rarely makes headlines but speaks volumes about the fractures within the party … [Read more...] about DHS Nominee Mullin Retreats From Earlier Remarks About Minneapolis Shooting Victim
Republicans Push SAVE America Act Forward Despite Uncertain Path in Senate
The United States Senate stands on the precipice of what promises to be a lengthy and contentious debate over election integrity, one that cuts to the very heart of how Americans view the sanctity of their ballot box. Starting Tuesday, senators will dig into the SAVE America Act, legislation that President Trump has made abundantly clear he considers essential to protecting … [Read more...] about Republicans Push SAVE America Act Forward Despite Uncertain Path in Senate
Senator Kennedy Calls Out Biden Administration Official Over Threats of Political Payback
Courage, as they say, is a rare commodity in Washington these days. But Louisiana Senator John Kennedy is not backing down from calling out what he sees as a dangerous trend in American politics—the weaponization of government power against political opponents. The senator has taken aim at Susan Rice, a veteran of both the Obama and Biden administrations, after she made … [Read more...] about Senator Kennedy Calls Out Biden Administration Official Over Threats of Political Payback
