Missing general, scientist deaths tied to secret US work prompt White House probe
Multiple scientists tied to U.S. military and defense research have disappeared or died, prompting questions about whether a broader pattern exists.
FISA extension vote delayed
House GOP leaders are pushing back the planned 3:15 p.m. procedural vote related to the bill extending a key spy power due to expire in four days. Leaders are continuing to negotiate with hard-liners to come up with a deal that can pass the chamber. No new time has been set for the rule vote.
GOP, Democrats blast Vought for holding back cash: ‘You don’t have the authority to impound’
Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) told the White House budget director that lawmakers “are not getting any answers” as to why hundreds of millions of dollars isn’t flowing to states for anti-poverty programs.
Democrats Face Setback in Maryland Amid National Redistricting Push
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore speaks in New York City on April 9, 2026. Spencer Platt/Getty Images The Maryland State Senate allowed House Bill 488, which would have redrawn the state’s congressional districts, to stall in committee after Bill Ferguson, the chamber’s Democratic president, refused to bring the measure to the floor on April 13. The
Illegal aliens are getting taxpayer-funded boob jobs and sex change ops in Newsom’s California, watchdog says
Illegal immigrants in California homeless shelters allegedly received taxpayer-funded sex change procedures through the state's Medi-Cal program.
Reporter’s Notebook: GOP clashes over ‘skinny’ vs ‘obese’ DHS bill as Trump agenda looms
Congressional Republicans weigh a skinny reconciliation bill for DHS funding as senators clash over adding Iran war costs and other legislative items.
House Armed Services Committee Holds Defense Intelligence Enterprise Hearing
The House Armed Services Committee holds a hearing titled “Defense Intelligence Enterprise – Challenges, Priorities, and Resourcing for Fiscal Year 2027” at 3:30 p.m. ET on April 16. Witnesses: Bradley D. Hansell, undersecretary of defense for intelligence and security Gen. Joshua M. Ru… Original News Source Link – Epoch Times