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Pam Bondi goes on offensive in senate hearing: Accuses senator Blumenthal of lying; dodges Epstein questions

Pam Bondi at the senate hearing (AP) US attorney general Pam Bondi came under fire Tuesday during a Senate judiciary committee oversight hearing, adopting a combative stance with Democratic senators and refusing to engage with questions about the Jeffrey Epstein files. She accused Senator Richard Blumenthal of lying about his military service while deflecting probes […]

Shutdown enters Day 4 in US: How much is it costing taxpayers per day? Total bill hits $1.2 billion

The ongoing US government shutdown is costing taxpayers an estimated $400 million per day in wages for federal employees who are not currently working, according to data from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released by the office of Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa). As of Friday, the total cost has reached approximately $1.2 billion.“Schumer’s Shutdown Shenanigans […]

US shutdown extended: Senate adjourns until Monday- What are the ways to end deadlock

The US government shutdown continued into its third day on Friday, with no breakthrough as talks between Republican and Democratic leaders remain deadlocked.The stalemate is likely to persist at least until next week, with the Senate delaying votes until Monday and the House canceling all votes for the coming week, resuming on October 14, according […]

US government shutdown extended: Senate votes blocked again; House to stay out of session next week

The United States government shutdown entered its third day on Friday, with no resolution in sight as negotiations between Republican and Democratic leaders remain stalled. The impasse is expected to extend until at least next week, as the Senate has postponed further votes until Monday and the House has cancelled all votes for the upcoming […]

Shutdown showdown: Donald Trump to meet top congressional leaders; deadline looms

File photo: US President Donald Trump (Picture credit: AP) US President Donald Trump is planning to meet with the top four congressional leaders at the White House on Monday, one day before the federal government faces a potential shutdown, a White House official and congressional sources confirmed. According to news agency AP, House Speaker Mike […]

‘Do the right thing!’ Donald Trump refuses to meet with Democrats over ‘unserious’ demands; senate leaders say he’s ‘chickening out”

Clash with Cory Booker, shouting contest with Schiff: Key moments from Kash Patel’s Senate hearing – watch

Tempers flared on Capitol Hill as FBI Director Kash Patel endured his first Senate oversight hearing, trading insults and shouting over lawmakers in a session that often resembled a political brawl more than a policy review. What was billed as a chance to examine the bureau’s handling of crime and national security quickly became a […]

Charlie Kirk, Epstein, and FBI upheaval: Kash Patel’s explosive Senate hearing – 5 key takeaways

FBI Director Kash Patel faced a bruising oversight hearing on Capitol Hill on Tuesday, clashing with Democrats over his leadership of the bureau, his handling of the Charlie Kirk assassination probe, and longstanding questions about the Jeffrey Epstein case.The Senate Judiciary Committee session marked Patel’s first oversight appearance since taking the helm in January. Seven […]

Is Kash Patel wearing a Liverpool FC tie as he faces Senate hearing?

Kash Patel’s Liverpool tie grabs attention as the FBI director appears at Senate hearing Tuesday. FBI director Kash Patel appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee, facing questions about Charlie Kirk investigation among many other things. But as he swore in before the questioning, social media users noticed that, probably, the FBI director was wearing a […]

‘Blood is in hands of Democrats’: Trump condemns killing of Ukrainian refugee; endorses senate candidate

US President Donald Trump (AP) US President Donald Trump on Tuesday lashed out after the fatal stabbing of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska on a Charlotte light rail train, blaming Democrats for the tragedy.“I have seen the horrific video of a beautiful, young Ukrainian refugee, who came to America to escape the vicious War in Ukraine, […]