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11 results for “congressional testimony”
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
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
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
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
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Clintons scheduled to give House Oversight testimony
Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are set to give testimony to the House Oversight Committee next week for the committ...
- 7 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