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US lawmakers demand inquiry into conditions on aircraft carrier

WASHINGTON - Congressional Democrats demanded answers on Wednesday about conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, following reports of food shortages, broken plumbing and mental health crises during the aircraft carrier’s record-setting deployment.

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Trump’s cloak-and-dagger decoy flight exploits were the right thing to do, ex-Secret Service agents say

‘You've got to be creative. You've got to be nimble. You've got to make things happen,’ says former Secret Service agent Bobby McDonald

The Independent UK

Over 100 aides, journalists flew on as unwitting decoys after Trump secretly switched planes in Turkey

Following a Nato summit in Turkey, US President Donald Trump was secretly moved off Air Force One in an airport catering truck after US intelligence reportedly identified a credible Iranian plot to kill him last month, The Washington Post and The New York Times reported.

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A Stalled Senate Bill Would Add $833 a Month for Veterans Who Need Daily Help

H.R. 6047 would add $833.33 monthly for veterans receiving VA aid and attendance allowances. It passed the House and is stuck in the Senate.

Medical Daily

Senators Propose the Broadest Food Label Overhaul Since the Framework Was Set in 1990

A Senate bill would create one standard front-of-package nutrition label and define ultraprocessed foods. It has only been introduced.

Medical Daily

Sixty lawmakers launch probe into ‘appalling’ efforts to deport military spouses and families

It comes after Trump established the Military Spouse Commission last week to propose policies supporting military families

The Independent UK

After several weeks of contention, Senate confirms Todd Blanche as the new Attorney General, but only by one vote

“There is no telling what the future holds.”

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100% tariff threat looms over India as US senate passes Russia sanctions bill

The US Senate passed a sanctions bill targeting Russia's energy sector. This legislation grants the President power to impose tariffs on major oil buyers. India and China are among the top five purchasers of Russian oil. The bill aims to reinforce support for Ukraine and pressure Russia. It now moves…

The Economic Times

US Senate passes sweeping Russia sanctions bill; new tariff threat for India, China ahead

The Senate overwhelmingly approved a Russian sanctions package on Friday. This legislation penalizes countries buying Russian oil and gas exports. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the Capitol hours after Senator Graham's funeral. The Senate's action shows strong support for Ukraine and pressure on Russia. President Trump has indicated support for…

The Economic Times

Long-stalled Russia sanctions bill passed by Senate

The Senate on Friday passed a bill aimed at punishing Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, a long-delayed effort that senators raced to finish in recent weeks as a tribute to the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C. The bill, which would also levy penalties on Iran, was passed in a…

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Fauci could face criminal contempt charge following panel vote

The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee voted on Thursday to hold former Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Anthony Fauci in criminal contempt of Congress for declining to answer questions about the COVID-19 pandemic during a highly charged hearing last week. The Thursday morning…

Roll Call

Trump’s contentious AG pick Todd Blanche promises faith leaders he’s working to roll back abortion access ‘in every state’

‘We don’t have complete victory yet, but we will have victory, and victory will be soon, and it will be permanent,’ Blanche said during a conference call

The Independent UK

Trump's Memecoin May Be An 'Illegal Scam,' Sen. Warren Warns. She Wants The SEC To Investigate

Two Democratic senators want the SEC to investigate whether Donald Trump's memecoin was used for fraud or unjust enrichment, even as the agency maintains that ordinary memecoins generally fall outside federal securities laws.

International Business Times

Senators Demand Records from Three Medicare Advantage Insurers on How Post-Hospital Care Gets Denied

Blumenthal and Hawley demanded records from UnitedHealthcare, Humana and CVS on AI use in denying post-hospital rehab care for Medicare patients.

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Democrat vows to investigate Jeanine Pirro over Reflecting Pool fiasco: ‘Radical, unethical and unconscionable’

Democratic lawmaker vowed to investigate how and why Trump appointee’s office charged a man with destruction of property before having all the information in the case

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Republicans warn Dr. Fauci of ‘repurcussions’ after he pleads the Fifth more than 100 times on Capitol Hill: ‘You wanted to be the sun god of science’

Scientists have called this a political witch hunt.

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Senate weighs next steps on Russia-Iran sanctions

The Senate on Wednesday evening took another step closer to advancing a bill that would impose long-stalled sanctions on Russia over its war on Ukraine and extend for five more years sanctions on Iran. The Senate voted 84-12 in favor of a motion to proceed to consideration of the legislative…

International Business Times UK

Dr. Anthony Fauci Under Fire After Invoking Fifth Amendment, Refusing to Answer Questions at COVID Hearing

Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment during a Senate hearing on COVID-19 origins, sparking backlash from Republicans and accusations of a 'show trial' from Democrats.

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'They are the main culprits': US Senator on bill that imposes up to 100% tariffs on India, China

US Senator Richard Blumenthal defended proposed legislation that would allow President Donald Trump to impose tariffs of up to 100 per cent on major buyers of Russian oil and gas, saying the measure is designed to target countries such as India and China rather than US allies.

Benzinga

Trump 'Exploiting' Crypto's Legal Loopholes and Enforcement Weakness, Says Richard Blumenthal: Demands First Family Divest All Digital Assets

Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) on Tuesday accused President Donald Trump of exploiting cryptocurrency regulatory gaps, arguing the Clarity Act in the current form does not do enough to prevent abuses.

Latin Times

Chicago's Hispanic Chamber Foundation Opens $5,000 Grants for Businesses Hit by Immigration Raids

IHCC Foundation opens $5,000 grants Aug. 24 for Chicago businesses hurt by immigration raids — 52 awards across 10 Southwest Side neighborhoods.

Benzinga

Richard Blumenthal Questions Whether Taylor Farms' Trump Donations Weakened CDC Response to Cyclospora Outbreak

Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) on Sunday accused Taylor Farms of impeding public health efforts to contain the Cyclospora outbreak and questioned whether the company’s political contributions to President Donald Trump‘s campaign contributed to CDC staffing cuts that weakened disease surveillance.

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Cyclospora Cases Rise to 4,173 as Recalled Lettuce Outbreak Spreads Across 41 States, Even as Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Says Situation 'Under Control'

On Tuesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said thousands more suspected cases remain under investigation as federal and state officials probe a multistate outbreak linked to recalled iceberg lettuce.

The Times of India

'That's what Lindsey wanted': Trump seeks Iran's inclusion in Russia sanctions bill

President Trump wants Republican lawmakers to add Iran to the Russia sanctions bill. This legislation targets major buyers of Russian energy and aims to hold them accountable. The revised bill refines tariff authority and adds new measures for sanctions evasion. It also incorporates acts targeting Chinese support for Russia's defense…

The Economic Times

US Senate bill seeks 100% tariffs on India, 4 other nations for buying Russian oil

A bipartisan bill introduced in the US Senate proposes 100% tariffs on imports from the top five buyers of Russian oil or gas, including India, China, Slovakia, Hungary and Azerbaijan, to pressure Russia over its war in Ukraine.

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