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Congressional Oversight

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politics21 days ago•6 min saved

Clinton Subpoena Breaks New Ground in Epstein Inquiry

House Oversight Chair James Comer won a lengthy fight to compel Bill and Hillary Clinton to testify under subpoena in the Epstein investigation, the first time a former president has been required to testify to Congress. The move is hailed by supporters as a bold oversight power but criticized as potentially undermining democratic norms and weaponizing investigations; Democrats warn it could lay groundwork for future probes, including of Donald Trump, illustrating a partisan shift in how congressional inquiries are conducted.

via The New York Times|

#clinton #comer #congressional-oversight

politics28 days ago•13 min saved

CBP Delivers Self-Answered Q&A to Congress on Minneapolis Shooting

CBP sent Congress a self-drafted Q&A about the January 24 fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, answering some questions and deferring others to DHS and investigating agencies, as lawmakers pressed for a mandated death notification. The move followed criticism over lack of transparency, and the agency later provided the death-in-custody report detailing the sequence of events, including OC spray deployment and agents’ gunfire, in a context of broader calls to reform DHS use-of-force policies.

via The Intercept|

#alex-pretti #cbp #congressional-oversight

politics1 month ago•3 min saved

Court Upholds Week-Notice Rule for Lawmakers Visiting ICE Detention Centers

A federal judge in Washington, DC allowed DHS to continue requiring lawmakers to give a week’s notice before inspecting ICE facilities, noting the policy differs from the one previously blocked due to a new funding source; separately, the DOJ pressed to keep ICE enforcement actions running in Minnesota amid a state lawsuit, and appealed an injunction curbing some ICE tactics against protesters.

via The Guardian|

#congressional-oversight #dhs #ice

politics1 month ago•4 min saved

DC Judge Keeps DHS Notice Rule for Lawmakers’ ICE Visits, Pending Lawsuit Revision

A federal judge in Washington declined to block DHS’s seven-day notice requirement for lawmakers to visit immigration detention facilities, saying the plaintiffs must revise their lawsuit to directly address the agency’s new funding rationale; the policy, reintroduced after a prior block, remains in effect while the suit is narrowed.

via The New York Times|

#congressional-oversight #detention-centers #funding

politics1 month ago•1 min saved

Minnesota Democrats Protest ICE Access Restrictions and Facility Visits

Minnesota Democrats are demanding oversight after ICE blocked their entry to a facility, citing legal and procedural disputes, amid rising tensions over immigration enforcement and a recent fatal shooting involving ICE agents. The incident highlights ongoing conflicts between state lawmakers and federal immigration authorities.

via Politico|

#congressional-oversight #ice #immigration

world4 months ago•5 min saved

Trump Labels Drug Cartels as Terrorists Amid U.S. Military Actions

The Trump administration reportedly conducted secret military strikes against undisclosed enemies, including drug cartels, without congressional approval, claiming a new state of armed conflict. Critics argue this bypasses legal and constitutional boundaries, raising concerns about unchecked presidential power and secret warfare.

via The Intercept|

#congressional-oversight #drugs-and-terrorism #secret-wars

politics5 months ago•2 min saved

House Moves Closer to Preventing Government Shutdown with Stopgap Bill

House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan criticized Senator Adam Schiff during oversight hearings, with Kash Patel attacking Schiff's integrity and defending FBI actions amid ongoing investigations and political tensions.

via Politico|

#adam-schiff #congressional-oversight #fbi

politics7 months ago•4 min saved

Democrats Sue Trump Administration Over ICE Detention Center Access

A group of 12 House Democrats sued the Trump administration, alleging that new DHS restrictions on visits to ICE detention facilities violate federal law and hinder congressional oversight, following recent incidents and reports of inhumane conditions at detention sites.

via The New York Times|

#congressional-oversight #democrats #ice

politics7 months ago•2 min saved

Democrats sue Trump administration over restricted access to ICE detention centers

Twelve Democratic members of Congress have sued the Trump administration over a new DHS policy that restricts access to immigration detention centers, arguing it violates federal law and hampers oversight, amid reports of poor conditions and increased detention.

via CNN|

#congressional-oversight #detention-centers #ice

immigration8 months ago•6 min saved

Controversy Over New ICE Visit Restrictions for Lawmakers

Seven New York Democratic members of Congress are demanding access to inspect the conditions at the ICE office on the 10th floor of a federal building in Manhattan, where detained migrants are held in overcrowded and unsanitary conditions, challenging ICE's claim that it is not a detention facility. The lawmakers argue that the law grants them the right to oversee such facilities, especially when migrants are held for multiple days, and criticize the agency's refusal to allow inspections amid ongoing immigration enforcement actions.

via The New York Times|

#congressional-oversight #detention-conditions #ice

politics9 months ago•5 min saved

Retiring Chief Struggles to Keep Capitol Police Nonpartisan

Outgoing Capitol Police Chief J. Thomas Manger, after four years leading the department through crises including the Jan. 6 attack, emphasizes the challenges of balancing political pressures, securing resources, and managing threats against lawmakers, while preparing for his retirement and a potential successor.

via Politico|

#capitol-insurrection #capitol-police #congressional-oversight

international-relations-arms-sales2 years ago•3 min saved

"US Quietly Approves Over 100 Arms Sales to Israel Amid Gaza Conflict"

The US has reportedly made over 100 weapons sales to Israel, including thousands of bombs, since the start of the Gaza war, bypassing congressional oversight by keeping each transaction under the dollar amount requiring approval. The Biden administration, while critical of Israeli military operations in Gaza, has continued a substantial flow of munitions to replace those used in the intense bombing campaign. Critics argue that this circumvents transparency and accountability, with the administration following the steps of its predecessor in exploiting loopholes. Despite public misgivings, the administration defends the sales as part of the US's commitment to Israel's self-defense, while efforts to assess whether Israeli forces are committing war crimes remain vague.

via The Guardian US|

#arms-sales #congressional-oversight #gaza-war

international-relations2 years ago•6 min saved

"State Dept. Whistleblower Exposes Blinken's Unauthorized Munitions Deal with Israel"

A former State Department official, Josh Paul, criticized Secretary of State Tony Blinken for bypassing Congress to approve the sale of 14,000 rounds of tank ammunition to Israel, valued at over $106 million. Paul argued that this move demonstrates that U.S. policy remains unchanged, despite the ongoing conflict and civilian casualties in Gaza. He highlighted the use of similar emergency provisions by the Trump administration to support the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen, resulting in civilian deaths. Paul also raised concerns about specific weaponry, such as the tank cartridges, being used to commit human rights abuses. He mentioned a disturbing incident where a 13-year-old Palestinian child was allegedly raped by Israeli prison guards during interrogation. Paul called for a policy change and condemned sexual violence wherever it occurs.

via Democracy Now!|

#arms-sales #congressional-oversight #gaza

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

"White House Seeks Loophole to Conceal Arms Sales to Israel, Raises Concerns"

The White House has included an unprecedented exemption in its national security funding request to Congress, seeking permission to approve future arms sales to Israel without notifying Congress. This would allow the Israeli government to purchase up to $3.5 billion in military equipment and services in complete secrecy. Critics argue that this exemption undermines Congressional oversight and transparency, as well as potentially enabling arms sales to military units involved in human rights violations. The Biden administration is pushing for quick passage of the funding package, but advocates are calling on Congress to reject the waiver and demand greater transparency on weapons transfers to Israel.

via In These Times|

#arms-sales #congressional-oversight #israel

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

Lina Khan's Capitol Hill Grilling: Antitrust, Ethics, and Inquisition

Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan is set to face questioning on Capitol Hill regarding alleged mismanagement of staff, an overly burdensome merger review process, and alleged harassment of Twitter. Republicans plan to criticize Khan's leadership and the low morale among FTC staff. They also intend to question her on her refusal to provide relevant documents and potential coordination with foreign regulators or Democratic allies. The scrutiny comes after a federal judge rejected Khan's attempt to block Microsoft's purchase of Activision.

via New York Post |

#capitol-hill #congressional-oversight #federal-trade-commission