Gina Haspel faces Senate grilling over CIA interrogation past
CIA nominee Gina Haspel defended her role in the Bush era harsh interrogation program during the Senate Intelligence Committee hearing. She pledged CIA will not restart such methods, while opponents like John McCain urged rejection and Rand Paul opposed confirmation.
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GOP rebels push to force DACA debate in House
A breakaway group of Republicans seeks a petition to force debate and votes on four DACA replacement bills, aiming to protect Dreamers from deportation. They tally 17 GOP signers with Democrats needed for a majority. Chamber of Commerce backs the effort while Speaker Ryan avoids guaranteed votes.
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Senators press Icahn on refinery biofuel waiver
Six Democratic senators question Carl Icahn and EPA chief Scott Pruitt about how an Icahn owned CVR Energy refinery obtained a biofuel law hardship waiver. They note the Justice Department probe into Icahn’s dual investor and adviser roles and urge transparency on the exemption.
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