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18 results for “congressional hearing”
Military / WarThe Veil
U.S. to spend $2 billion to $3 billion per month on Iran war, Congressional Budget Office says
Congressional Budget Office estimates ongoing Iran-related military spending at $2–$3B per month, totaling $38B, shaping budget and oversight talks.
- 6 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Iran War could cost $2 billion per month, Congressional Budget Office estimates
CBO reports $38B spent Feb. 28–Aug. 1 on Iran war operations, averaging $2B monthly, informing budget debates as conflict continues into late Q3 2026.
- 7 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
House Speaker Mike Johnson says Trump's $5,000 'dividend' needs congressional approval
House Speaker Mike Johnson says Trump’s $5,000-per-adult plan requires congressional authorization, centering fiscal and legislative debate in Washington.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
From Iron Dome to Abraham Accords: Congressional trips helped shape 15 years of US-Israel cooperation
From Iron Dome to the Abraham Accords, congressional trips informed funding, intel sharing, and defense planning as policymakers revisit aid and strategy.
- 7 min
- Israel
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Bill Maher breaks with the left to hammer Anthony Fauci after explosive Senate hearing
On Real Time, Maher criticized Fauci’s testimony on COVID-19 origins, accusing him of lies and stressing transparency, heightening scrutiny.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Trump-endorsed congressional candidate pledges entire $174K salary to wounded Iraq War veteran's family
Trump-endorsed New York hopeful Anthony Constantino pledges his entire congressional pay to an Iraq War veteran’s family, spotlighting service and ethics.
- 6 min
- Iraq
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Warren invites Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to Senate hearing on China AI chip sales
Sen. Warren asks Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to testify on China AI chip sales, export controls, and data-center policy amid rising U.S.–China tech tensions.
- 7 min
- China
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Prediction market ‘watchdog’ launches six-figure ad campaign ahead of Senate hearing
New watchdog mounts six-figure TV and digital ad buy in Washington, targeting Capitol Hill as senators weigh rules for real-money prediction platforms.
- 7 min
- USA
Military / WarThe Veil
Lawmakers push Hegseth for actual cost of Iran war during Capitol Hill hearing
Defense Secretary Pete Hegesth and other Pentagon officials are testifying Tuesday on Capitol Hill over next year's proposed $1.5 trillion budget. CBS N
- 3 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
King Charles III cracks some jokes, and a congressional map gets thrown out: The news quiz
U.S. court nixes a congressional map, Comey faces indictment, Pentagon updates Iran-related costs, and King Charles III’s jokes lighten the week.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Trump says he doesn't need congressional authorization for military operations in Iran, citing ceasefire
In a letter to Congress, Trump says existing authorities cover potential military actions tied to Iran amid a ceasefire, prompting legal scrutiny.
- 7 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Congressional Republicans rally around Trump's White House ballroom project
GOP senators push a $400M federal plan for a White House ballroom, citing security, protocol, and tourism; Democrats question cost and timing.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
GOP senator assists Capitol Police with removal of anti-war protestor during hearing
Sen. Tim Sheehy, R-Mont., assisted Capitol Police officers in arresting a man protesting the war in Iran during a Senate hearing Wednesday.
- 5 min
- United States
Society / CultureThe Veil
Comer to say Tim Walz 'enabled fraud,' failed whistleblowers in bombshell Minnesota hearing
The House Oversight Committee is gearing up for a high-stakes fraud hearing, featuring Minnesota Gov. Tom Walz.
- 4 min
- United States
Society / CultureThe Veil
Utah’s Supreme Court rejects appeal to overturn congressional map with Democratic-leaning district
Utah’s Supreme Court has rejected an appeal by Republican lawmakers and left in place a congressional map that gives Democrats a high chance of picking up one...
- 6 min
- United States
Society / CultureThe Veil
How Pam Bondi and the Democrats turned a hearing into hysteria, right in front of Jeffrey Epstein’s victims
Members of Congress clashed with Attorney General Pam Bondi over the Jeffrey Epstein investigation as she testified before the House Judiciary committee on Wedn...
- 6 min
- United States
Environment / ClimateThe Veil
Democrats grill ICE director in heated hearing: "Do you think you're going to hell?"
The leaders of three major immigration agencies defended the Trump administration's mass deportation campaign in testimony before lawmakers, marking their first...
- 6 min
- United States
Society / CultureBehind The Veil
Nancy Pelosi to endorse Jack Schlossberg in New York congressional race
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi plans to endorse Jack Schlossberg, John F. Kennedy's grandson, a source familiar confirmed to CBS News.
- 8 min
- United States