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Caribbean nation of St Kitts launches investigation after 19 people found dead in drifting vessel
Authorities in the eastern Caribbean nation of St. Kitts and Nevis are investigating the circumstances that led to the discovery of at least 19 bodies found drifting at seaABC News - 40m -
Former NTSB chair on plane-helicopter collision in D.C.
Former NTSB chair Robert Sumwalt, a CBS News transportation safety expert and analyst, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the latest on the midair collision between a plane and Army helicopter in ...CBS News - 3h -
Cotton, Intel chair, announces support for Gabbard
Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) announced Thursday that he supports former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard’s (R-Hawaii) nomination to serve as director of national intelligence, ...The Hill - 2h -
Oklahoma education chief: 'Our schools will not be sanctuary schools'
The Oklahoma schools chief says he will support the Trump administration's immigration enforcement efforts.The Hill - 5h -
Pelosi backs Ben Wikler for DNC chair
Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) has backed Wisconsin state party chair Ben Wikler to lead the Democratic National Committee (DNC), following an endorsement by Senate Minority Leader Chuck ...The Hill - 18h -
Speaker Mike Johnson plans to look into Jan. 6 and its investigation committee
Many Republican lawmakers have said that they want to "look forward, not back" regarding Jan. 6 and President Trump's pardons. But House Speaker Mike Johnson said he plans to establish a ...CBS News - 5d -
The House oversight committee will investigate Republican complaints about banks.
Venture capital and cryptocurrency companies have claimed that they are subject to politically motivated discrimination, though the banks firmly deny that.The New York Times - 5d -
Comer investigating crypto 'debanking'
House Oversight and Accountability Committee Chair James Comer (R-Ky.) said Friday he is investigating the alleged “debanking” of cryptocurrency firms, reaching out to venture capitalist Marc ...The Hill - 5d -
Thousands of endangered tortoises rescued in Madagascar after their sanctuary floods
A community in southern Madagascar has pulled together to save thousands of critically endangered tortoises that were swept away from their sanctuary and left swimming for their lives in floods ...ABC News - 6d -
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GOP lawmakers launch investigation into New Year's Day attacks
Republican Sens. Chuck Grassley (Iowa) and Ron Johnson (Wis.) are launching a probe into the deadly New Year's Day attacks in New Orleans and Las Vegas. “The public deserves complete transparency ...The Hill - 6d -
Senate committees advance Trump’s energy, environment nominees
President Trump's picks to lead the nation’s energy and environment-focused agencies all sailed through committee votes on Thursday morning. The Senate’s Energy and Natural Resources Committee ...The Hill - Jan. 23 -
California Senate Insurance Committee remains without chair amid corruption probe
Democratic Sen. Susan Rubio was the Senate Insurance Committee chair for the past six years. As of Wednesday, that committee is the only committee in the entire legislature without a chair.CBS News - Jan. 22 -
DHS terminates all its advisory committees, ends "Salt Typhoon" investigation
Among the committees was the Cyber Safety Review Board that was conducting an investigation into the hack of American telecom companies by Beijing actors dubbed "Salt Typhoon."CBS News - Jan. 22 -
What Are Sanctuary Cities, and Do They Need to Cooperate With Trump’s Mass Deportation Plans?
States, counties and cities across the U.S. have adopted policies to limit cooperation with immigration agents who seek to deport undocumented immigrants.The New York Times - Jan. 22 -
Speaker Johnson forms committee to probe Jan. 6, Democrats' original investigation
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Wednesday said he will establish a new select subcommittee that will probe the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot — and likely dig into the now-defunct Jan. 6 select ...The Hill - Jan. 22 -
Huntington Beach becomes 'non-sanctuary city'
Officials in Huntington Beach, Calif., voted to become “non-sanctuary city” at a Tuesday meeting, citing an effort to work alongside President Trump’s administration to prevent crime. “As the City ...The Hill - Jan. 22 -
‘Today my home is in Bozeman’: Glenn Close lives in a modest 1892 house in Montana and is building a Zen family sanctuary
The actress lives far away from the ritzy mansions of Los Angeles where her life is all about ranching, mountain living, and cooking.MarketWatch - Jan. 22 -
Advocates launch Medicaid defense
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Advocates roll out efforts to shield Medicaid Liberal advocacy groups are ramping up efforts to protect the ...The Hill - Jan. 21 -
UK competition watchdog chair ousted by government
Marcus Bokkerink is leaving as the government signals it is serious about growth, the BBC understands.BBC News - Jan. 21 -
Ministers force out chair of UK’s competition regulator
Marcus Bokkerink replaced at CMA with government saying it wants pro-business decisions to drive prosperity and growthFinancial Times - Jan. 21 -
Homan: Sanctuary cities will see more ‘collateral arrests’
White House border czar Tom Homan said sanctuary cities will see more “collateral arrests” as he works to implement President Trump’s immigration plan. Homan joined CNN’s “Inside Politics” on ...The Hill - Jan. 21 -
Senate committee advances nomination for Trump Treasury pick
Editor's note: This article was updated to correct Sen. Ron Wyden's (D-Ore.) role on the Senate Finance Committee The Senate Finance Committee voted 16-11 on Tuesday morning to advance the ...The Hill - Jan. 21 -
Facing Trump's mass deportation plans, some sanctuary cities shift their tone
Leaders of several sanctuary cities where officials had prominently rejected Trump’s first-term immigration policies are shifting their tone.NBC News - Jan. 19 -
Why New York Is a Sanctuary City, and How That Could Change Under Trump
New York’s status as a sanctuary city for undocumented immigrants has shifted over time. Now, as President-elect Donald J. Trump prepares to enter office, it may shift once again.The New York Times - Jan. 17 -
Johnson removes Mike Turner as House Intelligence chair
The Ohio Republican has been an outspoken advocate for Ukraine funding and other hawkish national security stances.Politico - Jan. 15 -
Former Sanders campaign manager Shakir launches DNC chair bid
Progressive strategist Faiz Shakir, who ran Sen. Bernie Sanders’s (I-Vt.) presidential campaign in 2020, has announced a late bid to lead the Democratic National Committee (DNC). Citing a “lack of ...The Hill - Jan. 15 -
Dynamo works his magic as thousands brave -3C for Bradford City of Culture launch
Steven Frayne, aka magician Dynamo, stars at an opening ceremony in sub-zero temperatures for Bradford 2025.BBC News - Jan. 10 -
Frost backs Hogg in DNC vice chair race
Rep. Maxwell Frost (D-Fla.) endorsed Democratic National Committee vice chair candidate David Hogg on Wednesday, referring to the candidate as a generational changemaker. “I was there days after ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Meta looking for 'sweetheart deal' with Trump: FTC chair
Outgoing Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina Khan suggested Tuesday that Meta and other companies facing antitrust lawsuits from the agency might be looking for “sweetheart deals” from the ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
Tourist killed by elephant while she was bathing animal at sanctuary
A stressed elephant killed a Spanish tourist while she was bathing the animal at a sanctuary in southern Thailand, police said.CBS News - Jan. 6 -
Newsom launches investigation into ‘ultra-processed’ foods in California
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) ramped up efforts Friday to crack down on "ultra-processed” foods, signing an executive order aimed at investigating health risks linked to synthetic food dyes and ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Johnson says House Republicans will investigate Jan. 6 committee
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said Thursday that House Republicans will investigate the disbanded House select committee that investigated the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Johnson ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Schumer backs Wikler for DNC chair
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) announced Thursday that he’s throwing his support behind Ben Wikler, the chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, to take the helm of the Democratic ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
Former Virginia GOP congressman forms exploratory committee for possible statewide run
Former Republican Rep. Denver Riggleman (Va.) said he has formed an exploratory committee to run for statewide office as an independent. “That’s why we started an exploratory committee, because I ...The Hill - Jan. 1
