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Congress grills ICE and DHS chiefs in charged immigration hearing
politics18 days ago

Congress grills ICE and DHS chiefs in charged immigration hearing

During a House Homeland Security hearing, ICE acting director Todd Lyons and CBP commissioner Rodney Scott defended enforcement while facing partisan questions over detainee treatment (including a five-year-old case Lyons said was cared for, not used as bait), threats against agents, and rhetoric labeling agents as fascist. The discussion covered training times, body-camera usage, the ICE–CBP distinction, border-protection tactics, and World Cup security, with White House aides weighing in and USCIS fraud checks cited for context. Republicans framed it as upholding law and order, Democrats pressed for accountability and proper oversight, and there were mentions of potential pardons from Trump.

via BBC|
#border-patrol#congressional-hearing#dhs
Waymo's Overseas Operators Draw Fire in Congress Over Safety
technology21 days ago

Waymo's Overseas Operators Draw Fire in Congress Over Safety

During a congressional hearing, Waymo disclosed that fleet-response operators based overseas (including the Philippines) provide guidance to its autonomous taxis, though Waymo says these workers do not remotely drive and the vehicle remains in control. Lawmakers expressed safety and cybersecurity concerns about foreign inputs and licensing, while Waymo stressed operators are licensed, background-checked, and regularly screened. The session follows incidents involving robotaxis and broader scrutiny of how much real-time human input underpins so-called autonomous driving.

via Yahoo News New Zealand|
#autonomous-vehicles#congressional-hearing#fleet-response
politics1 month ago

Paul presses DHS chiefs to testify after Minneapolis shooting

Sen. Rand Paul, chair of the Homeland Security panel, asked the heads of CBP, USCIS, and ICE to testify at a Feb. 12 hearing to scrutinize DHS funding and immigration enforcement in the wake of the Minneapolis shooting that killed Alex Pretti, highlighting ongoing congressional oversight amid broader funding battles and questions about the administration’s immigration policies.

via Politico|
#congressional-hearing#dhs#immigration-enforcement
Jack Smith asserts strong evidence against Trump in election interference case
politics2 months ago

Jack Smith asserts strong evidence against Trump in election interference case

Former special counsel Jack Smith testified before Congress that he has proof beyond a reasonable doubt that Donald Trump engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the 2020 election and repeatedly tried to obstruct justice by hiding classified documents, leading to two indictments that were later dismissed. Smith emphasized his commitment to following the law regardless of political implications and addressed criticisms of his investigation, highlighting the importance of accountability and the rule of law.

via NBC News|
#2020-election#classified-documents#congressional-hearing
Jack Smith Defends Trump Investigations in Congressional Hearings
politics2 months ago

Jack Smith Defends Trump Investigations in Congressional Hearings

Jack Smith, former Justice Department special counsel, testified to lawmakers that his team found 'proof beyond a reasonable doubt' of Trump's criminal conspiracy to overturn the 2020 election and his mishandling of classified documents, emphasizing his decision-making was based solely on law and facts. The testimony was part of a closed-door deposition related to investigations into Trump, including analysis of GOP lawmakers' phone records, and Smith expressed willingness for an open hearing.

via PBS|
#2020-election#classified-documents#congressional-hearing
Congressman Details Multiple Deepwater Entities
science-and-technology5 months ago

Congressman Details Multiple Deepwater Entities

Tennessee Congressman Tim Burchett claimed that alien entities are present on Earth, emerging from deep water areas, and referenced military sightings of unidentified underwater crafts, amid ongoing discussions about UFOs and UAPs in Congress. The claims are met with skepticism, highlighting the long history of UFO fascination among US officials.

via yahoo.com|
#aliens#congressional-hearing#deepwater-entities
politics8 months ago

Partisan Dispute Erupts Over Biden’s Mental Fitness and Health Transparency

Democrats boycotted a Senate Judiciary hearing on Joe Biden's mental fitness, criticizing it as a distraction from pressing issues and accusing Republicans of neglecting oversight responsibilities; the hearing included testimony from former Trump officials and highlighted ongoing partisan battles over Biden's presidency and legislative priorities.

via Politico|
#biden-mental-fitness#congressional-hearing#democrats
Hegseth Claims Pentagon Has Contingency Plans for Greenland and Panama
world8 months ago

Hegseth Claims Pentagon Has Contingency Plans for Greenland and Panama

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth acknowledged that the Pentagon has contingency plans to potentially take Greenland and Panama by force if necessary, during a contentious congressional hearing where he also faced questions about his use of Signal chats and classified information. Lawmakers expressed concern and frustration over the lack of clear answers regarding military plans and Hegseth's handling of sensitive information.

via PBS|
#congressional-hearing#greenland#hegseth
Congressman Orders Hegseth to Leave Pentagon During Tense Hearing
politics8 months ago

Congressman Orders Hegseth to Leave Pentagon During Tense Hearing

During a tense House Armed Services Committee hearing, Rep. Salud Carbajal aggressively criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, telling him to 'get the hell out' of the Department of Defense amid questions about military deployments, political allegiances, and the Pentagon's budget, highlighting deep partisan tensions and concerns over leadership.

via Axios|
#congressional-hearing#defense-department#hegseth
Democratic Governors Prepare to Testify on Immigration Policies Before Congress
politics8 months ago

Democratic Governors Prepare to Testify on Immigration Policies Before Congress

Republican members of Congress are set to question Democratic governors Hochul, Walz, and Pritzker about their states' immigration policies amid ongoing unrest and political tensions over immigration enforcement and sanctuary laws, aiming to criticize Democratic approaches and highlight issues of crime and federal cooperation.

via The New York Times|
#congressional-hearing#democratic-governors#immigration
Tense Congressional Hearing: Postmaster General Covers Ears Amid GOP Criticism
politics1 year ago

Tense Congressional Hearing: Postmaster General Covers Ears Amid GOP Criticism

A heated congressional hearing saw Georgia Republican Rep. Rich McCormick clash with Postmaster General Louis DeJoy over the USPS's performance, leading to a dramatic moment where DeJoy covered his ears in mockery. McCormick criticized DeJoy's self-assessed 'A grade' for his tenure, citing the USPS's $10 billion loss in 2024. DeJoy defended his efforts to modernize the agency, while some lawmakers suggested the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency could help address the USPS's financial issues.

via Daily Mail|
#congressional-hearing#government-efficiency#louis-dejoy