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White House Hosts Benny Gantz Amid Growing Frustration

Congressman Jim Himes discusses White House hosting Benny Gantz, emphasizing support for Israel and humanitarian concerns in Gaza.

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Congressman reassures public: No immediate safety threat from alleged national security threat

The White House and Capitol Hill address a reported national security threat and allegations involving President Biden and Hunter Biden. No immediate dange...

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Russian plans for space-based nuclear weapon to target satellites spark concern in US Congress

Members of the United States Congress have raised warnings about Russia's plans to develop and deploy a space-based nuclear weapon designed to disable satellites in orbit.

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US Facing 'Serious' Security Threat: Top Lawmakers

The United States is facing a new and "serious" national security threat, top officials warned Wednesday, with two media outlets reporting it involves a Russian attempt to build a space-based nuclear capability.

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Fears over nuclear weapons in space

The House Intelligence Committee Chair asked Biden to declassify intel on reported nuclear anti-satellite weapon

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Democratic Congressman warns against escalating tensions with Iran

In this informative interview, Democratic Congressman Jim Himes discusses the recent attack on US soldiers, the potential culprits, and the necessary response.

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Iran vows retaliation, Israel accused of attack; Congressman urges de-escalation

In this informative interview, Democratic Congressman Jim Himes discusses the recent attack in Iraq, Iran's potential involvement, Israel's role, and the i...

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Election-year politics threaten Senate border deal as Trump rallies opposition

Senators are closing in on a bipartisan deal on the border and immigration. But vocal opposition from the hard right and former President Donald Trump is threatening to topple the compromise.

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House censures Rep. Rashida Tlaib over response to Israel-Hamas war - Roll Call

The Republican push to censure Congress’ only Palestinian American got support from 22 Democrats, along with warnings of a slippery slope.

Roll Call

How Patrick McHenry went from partisan ‘attack dog’ to holding the House’s fate

Once “a pain in the neck” to Democrats, McHenry earned their respect. Now the North Carolina Republican is acting as speaker pro tempore.

Roll Call

Iran-US prisoner swap: How Democrats and Republicans reacted to the deal

Republicans decry the exchange as US officials hail the release of detainees and warn Americans against travel to Iran.

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With Trump under indictment, House GOP calls on Trump-era special counsel who studied Russia probe

As Donald Trump faces a federal indictment, House Republicans are using the report from a special counsel to renew their argument that federal law enforcement is tainted by political bias

The Independent UK

Janet Yellen: ‘No good options’ if Congress fails to act on debt ceiling

The Treasury secretary paints a dire picture of what might happen if the borrowing limit is not increased before the department runs out of what it calls ‘extraordinary measures’ to operate under the current cap.

Chicago Sun-Times

Congress' anger at FBI shapes surveillance program's future

Growing anger at the FBI from both parties in Congress has become a major hurdle for U.S. intelligence agencies fighting to keep vast powers to collect foreign communications

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In wake of Pentagon leak, ‘antiquated’ staff clearance system looks hard to change - Roll Call

Despite calls for more access, top security clearances for congressional staff may tighten in the wake of sensitive document leaks.

Tribune News Service

House votes 419-0 to pass COVID-19 intelligence measure

WASHINGTON — A little more than a week after the Senate passed it by unanimous consent, the House Friday sent to the president legislation that would declassify information related to the origin of COVID-19.

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A bill to declassify COVID-19's origins clears the House and heads to Biden

The House has unanimously voted to require the Director of National Intelligence to declassify information on the origins of COVID-19. It's not clear whether or not President Biden will sign the bill.

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House clears COVID-19 intelligence measure - Roll Call

The House on Friday sent to the president legislation that would declassify information related to the origin of COVID-19.

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80 former Congress members mishandled classified documents

WASHINGTON — Documents with classified markings were found mingled in material donated to libraries or universities by as many as 80 former members of Congress, the leaders of the House Intelligence Committee said Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Why balloons are now in public eye — and military crosshairs

A giant Chinese balloon has changed our awareness of all the stuff floating up in the air over our heads, and how defense officials watch for it and respond to it

The Guardian - US

‘Significant’ debris from China spy balloon retrieved, says US military

Sensors and electronics pulled from waters off South Carolina, says military, after White House says Beijing’s surveillance program dates back years

The Independent UK

US doesn’t know what shot down Lake Huron ‘object’ is and doesn’t rule out UFO

Officials working on recovering debris to characterise the ‘object’

Tribune News Service

US fighters down more objects as tension ratchets higher

WASHINGTON — Three flying objects were downed over North America in as many days and another was reportedly spotted over a Chinese port city, showing how “unidentified aerial phenomena” are keeping the world on edge since entering the international mainstream in the past two weeks.

Chicago Sun-Times

‘Unidentified object’ shot down by U.S. fighter jets over Lake Huron is the third in a week

Officials briefly shut down air traffic over Lake Michigan but reopened it after an hour. Concerns are high in Washington about a large-scale Chinese aerial surveillance program.

The Guardian - US

China ‘spy balloon’ wakes up world to new era of war at edge of space

The ‘poor man’s satellite’ offers a relatively cheap way of exploiting a previously inaccessible high-altitude level of the skies

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