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Garcia lists Wiles among 4 former officials facing congressional probes
Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.), most likely the incoming House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chair, said Tuesday that former White House chief of staff Susie Wiles will face a congressional investigation in the next Congress. “We’re already looking at Susie Wiles,” the Golden State Democrat told reporters on Tuesday. “I mean, first let’s go back…
A Trump-Vance Fissure
Being in a different place on a hugely important policy question is particularly treacherous for the VP.
Whitmer presses Trump administration on tariffs, grocery reimbursements
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) is pressing Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and other Trump administration officials to end new tariffs and issue grocery reimbursements for Michigan residents being hit with rising prices. “The unpredictable federal tariff policy has left Michiganders with the highest tariff burden in the nation,” Whitmer wrote in a letter to Bessent.…
Democrats now control majority of state legislatures. Here’s the 6 they flipped
Democrats are poised to take control of a majority of state legislatures for the first time in 16 years after the party secured sweeping wins in the midterm elections. Twenty-four state legislatures will be under full Democratic control starting in January, with the party flipping 12 total individual chambers. Republicans will control both chambers in…
Tillis ‘leaning toward’ impeaching Hegseth if articles reach Senate
Outgoing Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) said Tuesday he’s prepared to vote to oust Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth should the House pass an impeachment resolution against the Pentagon chief this week, setting up the Senate for a full trial. “If it comes over, if there’s a vote, I’m likely to vote against Hegseth and for the…
Justice Department sues Lyft for alleged discrimination against disabled passengers
The Department of Justice (DOJ) is suing ride-hailing company Lyft for discrimination against disabled passengers, alleging that Lyft has denied service and imposed fees against disabled passengers. The lawsuit, filed in the Northern District of California, alleges that Lyft drivers have denied service to passengers with disabilities and then charged those riders cancellation fees. It…
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World · Middle East · Asia · Europe · Russia · China · DiplomacyWhy the United States Is Pouring $150 Million into Reusable Space Rockets
Space rockets like Rocket Lab’s Neutron can be used for multiple launches before they must be replaced, delivering massive cost savings over traditional ones. The post Why the United States Is Pouring $150 Million into Reusable Space Rockets appeared first on The National Interest.
Raytheon’s New Training Rocket Just Cleared Another Critical Testing Hurdle
The new “Joint Reduced Range Rocket” will be used to train US Army crews in place of far more expensive—and dangerous—rocket munitions. The post Raytheon’s New Training Rocket Just Cleared Another Critical Testing Hurdle appeared first on The National Interest.
What Progressives Could Do on Israel
Democrats feel they have a mandate to put conditions on U.S. support for Israel.
Why the Royal Navy Is Investing in a £90 Million Underwater Surveillance Net
The so-called “Atlantic Net” could give the British military a major edge in heading off Russian hybrid warfare attacks on its underwater infrastructure. The post Why the Royal Navy Is Investing in a £90 Million Underwater Surveillance Net appeared first on The National Interest.
U.S.-Mediated Russia-Ukraine Talks Make Little Headway
Old sticking points continue to bog down negotiations.
The USS Theodore Roosevelt Is Finally on Its Way to the Middle East
The US Navy supercarrier left port more than a month ago, and has made several stops in Asia on its way west. The post The USS Theodore Roosevelt Is Finally on Its Way to the Middle East appeared first on The National Interest.