Oversight Nod Aoc’s

Connolly won the Oversight nod. But AOC’s allies insist she’s not out.

Politico - 8h

Inside Connolly and Ocasio-Cortez’s race to lock down votes for top Oversight Democratic job

Politico - 3d

Senior Democrat Gerry Connolly beats out AOC in key vote for top party post on Oversight panel

The race between Connolly and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez had been seen as a fight over seniority as younger Democrats pushed for new blood and generational change.

NBC News - 6h

Connolly bests Ocasio-Cortez in key vote to lead Democrats on Oversight panel

Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) on Monday claimed the first round of the two-step contest to lead Democrats on the House Oversight and Accountability Committee in the next Congress, besting Rep. ...

The Hill - 7h

Japan chooses ‘gold’ as kanji of the year in nod to Olympics glory – and slush fund politics

The character, chosen by public vote, has won in previous Olympic years but also reflects public anger at a damaging financial scandal inside the ruling Liberal Democratic party. The kanji ...

The Guardian - 4d

Louisville and Justice Dept. Reach Deal on Federal Oversight of Police

The agreement comes after the Justice Department documented excessive use of force, illegal searches and car stops and widespread discrimination against Black people and those with mental illnesses.

The New York Times - 4d

Comer backs Ocasio-Cortez for top Democrat on Oversight panel

House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) is throwing his support behind Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s (D-N.Y.) run to be the ranking member on the panel, predicting he will have “a ...

The Hill - 4d

Postmaster General covers his ears from House Republican questioning during Oversight hearing

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy covered his ears during a congressional hearing as Rep. Rich McCormick (R-Ga.) repeatedly pressed him on postal service oversight. McCormick during a House Oversight ...

The Hill - 6d

Mexican soldiers will get a pay raise after elimination of oversight agencies, president says

Mexico's president says much of the money gained by eliminating independent oversight and regulatory agencies will go to the army to fund a rise in soldiers’ pay

ABC News - Dec. 9

Golden Globes 2025: ‘Emilia Pérez’ Leads Nominations, Plus Nods for ‘Conclave’ and ‘Wicked’

The movie received 10 nods, leading the field. Angelina Jolie, Timothée Chalamet, Pamela Anderson and Zendaya drew acting nominations.

The New York Times - Dec. 9

AOC officially launches bid for top job on Oversight Committee

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., has begun informing House colleagues that she is running to be the top Democrat on the influential Oversight Committee, according to three Democratic ...

NBC News - Dec. 6

Ocasio-Cortez seeks to lead Democrats on Oversight panel

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) on Friday formally launched a bid to lead Democrats on the Oversight and Accountability Committee in the next Congress — a powerful seat that will play a ...

The Hill - Dec. 6

Memphis Says It Will Not Yet Agree to Federal Oversight of Police Department

The city’s mayor reiterated his reluctance to enter a consent decree after the Justice Department found a pattern of discrimination and excessive force by its officers.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

Fantasy Football Matchups to Exploit: Lean into the Jakobi Meyers-AOC experience in Week 14

Fantasy football analyst Sal Vetri offers some of his favorite matchups to target in Week 14 lineups.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5

Watch live: Postmaster general testifies before Senate on USPS oversight, 2024 election

U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy is set to testify before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Thursday morning, just weeks after President-elect Trump won a second ...

The Hill - Dec. 5

Ocasio-Cortez eyes Oversight bid amid Trump's return

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) is strongly considering a bid to become the top Democrat on the powerful Oversight and Accountability Committee, a pivotal seat that will play a prominent ...

The Hill - Dec. 4

Trump mulls alternatives, including DeSantis, as Hegseth nod teeters

President-elect Trump is weighing his options for Defense secretary as Pete Hegseth’s nomination teeters amid criticism from some Republicans about misconduct allegations. A source confirmed to ...