McCarthy's Rules May Weaken House Ethics Oversight
The new House under Kevin McCarthy moves to curb the Office of Congressional Ethics with term limits and a 30 day staff hire deadline, potentially delaying fills and delaying ethics reviews. A new subcommittee on weaponization of the federal government aims to scrutinize the FBI and Justice Department, signaling partisan oversight that could politicize investigations and undermine accountability. The package seeks hardline support from GOP factions while risking delays in ethics work and broader institutional tension.
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Dominion seeks damages over Fox News defamation case
Dominion argues Fox News amplified false claims about its voting machines after the 2020 election, naming Powell Giuliani and others. The Delaware case seeks 1.6 billion dollars, examining Fox hosts' role and intent, while balancing journalism and liability and addressing what Fox knew and when.
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The Debate Over Entitlements and Public Servants
LZ Granderson argues that rising senior populations and limited coverage spurred Medicare and Medicaid, contrasts politicians with elected officials, and urges Congress to prioritize essential safety nets over political rhetoric while noting debt, funding, and education versus incarceration costs.
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