Senate committee reviews Erica Schwartz’s nomination to take over beleaguered CDC

The revolving-door leadership of the nation’s top public health agency took another potential turn on Wednesday, as Dr. Erica Schwartz’s nomination came before a U.S. Senate committee. Schwartz, 54, is up for director of the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which is charged with protecting Americans from preventable health threats. Her career has … Read more

Senate Ethics Committee dismisses misconduct complaint against Gallego

Washington — The Senate Ethics Committee informed Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego that it dismissed a complaint against him in which GOP Rep. Anna Paulina Luna accused him of misconduct, Gallego’s office said Monday.  In a letter to Gallego on Friday, the bipartisan committee said it “did not find evidence that your actions violated federal law, … Read more

Bill Gates questioned about ties to Epstein by House committee

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Bill Gates questioned about ties to Epstein by House committee 02:16 UP NEXT Acting AG Blanche says DOJ is not moving forward with ‘anti-weaponization’ fund 02:55 Rep. Frederica Wilson announces she will not run for re-election 01:40 New … Read more

Oversight Committee chair says he’s working to have Blanche testify in Epstein investigation

Washington — The Republican leader of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee said Wednesday that he is working to have Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche appear before the panel next month to answer questions about the Justice Department’s investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Rep. James Comer, a Republican from Kentucky, told reporters … Read more

Bill Gates to appear today before House committee investigating Epstein

One of the world’s wealthiest men will appear Wednesday before the congressional panel investigating Jeffrey Epstein and his associates. Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates will sit for the transcribed interview after revelations about his relationship with Epstein rocked his philanthropic foundation. Gates apologized in February to staff at the Gates Foundation for his ties to Epstein, … Read more

House committee calls on DOJ to investigate 2 men with ties to Jeffrey Epstein

The House Oversight Committee said Thursday it was asking the Justice Department to investigate sexual misconduct allegations made by Jeffrey Epstein’s former assistant, Sarah Kellen, against two of his associates. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Kellen was interviewed behind closed doors on May 21 by … Read more

Takeaways from Rubio testimony before Senate Foreign Relations Committee

Takeaways from Rubio testimony before Senate Foreign Relations Committee – CBS News Watch CBS News Secretary of State Marco Rubio testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Tuesday, giving an update on the war in Iran. CBS News congressional correspondent Taurean Small has more. Source link

House committee discusses modernizing the TSA as Trump seeks to privatize airport screening

NEW YORK — A House committee on Wednesday expressed bipartisan support for ensuring Transportation Security Administration officers get paid during future government shutdowns and are equipped with the latest technology, discussing the agency’s future as the Trump administration lobbies to make airport screening a job for private contractors. Members of the House Committee on Homeland … Read more