Two members of the United States Congress have stepped down following allegations of sexual misconduct, amid growing political pressure from both parties. Read More: Judges can’t investigate each other: SC protects judicial immunity Eric Swalwell, a Democratic lawmaker, faced allegations of sexual misconduct from four women. Following the claims, he ended his campaign for the […]
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Former director of US urges public to oppose Iran ground military operation
A former director of the US National Counterterrorism Center, Joe Kent, has called on American citizens to oppose any potential ground military operation in Iran amid rising regional tensions. Read More: Houthis escalate Iran war as US Marines deploy regionally In a public statement, Joe Kent urged people across the United States to actively contact the White […]
Pentagon seeks $200 billion boost for Iran war
WASHINGTON: The Pentagon is seeking an additional $200 billion in funding to support the ongoing conflict with Iran, a request that is expected to face intense scrutiny in United States Congress, which must approve any new spending. Read More: Pentagon races to rebuild weapons stockpile after Iran strikes According to a senior administration official, the proposal has been […]
US House of Representatives rejects limits on Trump’s Iran war powers
The US House of Representatives narrowly rejected a bipartisan effort to limit President Donald Trump’s authority to expand military action against Iran, highlighting growing tensions between the White House and Congress over control of war powers. In a 219–212 vote on Thursday, lawmakers defeated a resolution that would have required the president to seek congressional […]
Clinton faces congressional questions over Epstein ties
Former US president Bill Clinton is set to face questioning by a congressional panel following new disclosures related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The inquiry comes as part of a broader review by the US House Oversight Committee into Epstein’s network and associations. Read More: As European heads roll from Epstein links, US fallout muted Clinton’s […]
Clinton prepare for congress testimony in Epstein investigation
Former US President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are set to testify before Congress as part of an ongoing investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The depositions, scheduled at their home in Chappaqua, New York, mark a significant legal development decades after the Clintons left the White House. Read More: […]
Wexner says Epstein deceived him in Congress testimony
The billionaire retail magnate Les Wexner told members of the US Congress he had been “duped by a world-class con man”, his former financial adviser Jeffrey Epstein, while denying any knowledge of or involvement in Epstein’s abuse of girls and young women. Today, billionaire Leslie Wexner told Congress he was “naïve” and “duped” by Jeffrey […]
US affirms Pakistan as key partner in South Asia strategy
WASHINGTON: Pakistan remains an important partner for the United States (US) in South and Central Asia, with Washington aiming to expand trade, economic cooperation, and security ties, Assistant Secretary of State Paul Kapur told Congress on Wednesday. Read More: Pak-US relations enter new era in 2025, reports Washington Times Speaking before the House Foreign Affairs Committee’s […]
Democrats say Maxwell refused to testify to seek Trump clemency
WASHINGTON: US Democrats lawmakers on Monday accused Ghislaine Maxwell, the former associate of the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, of refusing to testify before Congress as part of a campaign to seek clemency from former President Donald Trump. Read More: New Epstein releases turn up more emails about Trump Maxwell appeared before the House Committee […]
Ghislaine Maxwell to be questioned by US Congress via video, expected to plead Fifth Amendment right
WASHINGTON: Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein’s convicted accomplice, will appear before the U.S. House Oversight Committee on Monday via videolink from prison, though she is expected to invoke her Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination. Read More: Trump refuses to answer questions in NY asset investigation Maxwell, serving a 20-year sentence for trafficking underage girls to Epstein, […]