Congress · 119th Congress
Exploring the legality questions about Venezuela military strike
Adam Smith of Washington, the ranking Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee, called the military action "blatantly illegal."
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Congress · 119th Congress
Justice Department releases Epstein investigative documents
The Justice Department released a trove of investigative documents on deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on Friday, with the department's second-in-command indicating the records would only represent
‘Oligarchy is taking shape’: Biden issues warnings as he bids nation goodbye
Wednesday’s address marked Biden’s "last real opportunity to command the nation’s attention," Michael Bitzer, a political science professor at Catawba College in North Carolina, said in an email, adding
Nebraska’s blue dot: Honestly, it’s for everyone
-La., and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D.-N.Y. Party committees and super PACs are spending heavily here.
‘Changes everything’: Harris atop Democratic ticket alters race with Trump
"Joe Biden’s legacy of accomplishments over the past three years is unmatched in modern history," she said during an event honoring NCAA champions at the White House.
White House changing rules for prosecuting military sexual assault
President Joe Biden on Friday will sign an executive order revamping the way sexual assault and other crimes are handled in the military, the White House said.
Heard On The Hill · 118th Congress
Blanton in the hot seat: Architect of the Capitol testifies for first time since bombshell report
Thursday’s House Administration hearing was Blanton’s first appearance before a congressional panel since a damning inspector general report was released in October.
Congress · 117th Congress
Gillibrand calls new NDAA ‘huge milestone’ in military justice
The fiscal 2023 measure was released Tuesday and is expected to go to the White House for enactment soon.
Congress · 117th Congress
Biden’s three new nominees aim to add diversity to Fed board
“If all five are confirmed, the Board will be majority women,” the White House statement said.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
California’s Jackie Speier won’t run for another term
of the White House and a redistricting cycle that favors Republicans overall.
Congress · 117th Congress
Worries grow about overseeing billions more in aid to Afghanistan
Central Command and some administration officials about his proposals, but it remains unclear what kind of steps they might take or the Afghan government might enact.
Congress · 117th Congress
Senate bill leaves military sexual assault debate unsettled
Inhofe has opposed removing officers in the chain of command from any prosecution decisions. Reed did not reply to a request for comment.
Congress · 117th Congress
House spending panel frets over future in Afghanistan
House lawmakers charged with setting the Pentagon’s budget are concerned about the fallout from the nearly complete U.S. military withdrawal from Afghanistan, including the implications for U.S. security
Congress · 117th Congress
Senate sets NDAA markups for mid-July
the Armed Services Committee’s Personnel panel, has spearheaded legislation that would take decisions on whether to prosecute serious cases, not just those involving sexual assault, out of the chain of command
Policy · 117th Congress
Military sexual assault debate broadens to tackle racial inequities
But a supermajority in the Senate and seemingly a majority of the House want to change the system for all major crimes.
Congress · 117th Congress
Democrats’ backroom clashes over military justice erupt onto Senate floor
Support for her bill and a comparable one in the House by California Democrat Jackie Speier swelled after last April’s killing at Fort Hood, Texas, of 20-year-old Army Spc. Vanessa Guillén.
Policy · 117th Congress
Congress girds for debate over military sex crimes as Pentagon mulls major changes
chair of the House Armed Services Military Personnel Subcommittee, said in an emailed statement to CQ Roll Call.
Congress · 116th Congress
NDAA envisions new military policies on sexual assaults
The bill does not, however, include a provision long supported by victims’ advocates: moving the prosecution of such crimes outside the military chain of command and into the hands of purportedly
White House · 116th Congress
Trump floats invoking 1807 Insurrection Act to ‘dominate’ protests
National Guard is always under the president’s command because there is no governor, which means that Trump does not have to activate any special or unusual authorities to use the units for security or