POLITICS

FAA Opens New Investigation Into Boeing Over 787 Dreamliner Inspections

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The agency is investigating Boeing over concerns employees could have ‘falsified’ aircraft records over safety inspections with the 787 program. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) opened a new investigation into Boeing on May 6 after the company voluntarily admitted to the agency that it may not have completed required safety inspections. An FAA spokesperson told

Social Security projected to cut benefits in 2035 barring a fix

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The timeline to replenish Social Security is being extended. The federal retirement program said Monday it may not need to cut benefits until 2035, one year later than previously forecast, because of stronger performance by the U.S.  The new projection, from the Social Security Board of Trustees’ annual report, amounts to “good news” for the program’s

House Panel to Initiate Contempt Proceedings Against Garland

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The House Judiciary Committee is scheduled to mark up a resolution on May 16 to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress. The House Judiciary Committee is scheduled to mark up a resolution on May 16 to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress. The committee’s reason was Mr. Garland’s refusal

RNC, Allies Seek to Reinforce Ban on Absentee Ballot Drop Boxes in Wisconsin

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The Republican National Committee and allied organizations are looking to block the use of absentee ballot drop boxes in Wisconsin. On May 6, the RNC filed an amicus brief with the Wisconsin Supreme Court in Priorities USA et al. v. Wisconsin Elections Commission. The brief, filed by the RNC, the Republican Party of Wisconsin, and

Trump Defends Embattled Rep. Cuellar, Fellow Democrat Calls for His Resignation

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Former President Donald Trump blamed President Joe Biden for the indictment of Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) and his wife, Imelda, who have been indicted for allegedly accepting $600,000 in bribes from two foreign entities, while at least one Democrat in the House is already breaking ranks against the congressman. “Biden just Indicted Henry Cuellar because