The Senate Armed Services Committee holds a hearing to receive testimony on Air Force modernization in review of the Defense Authorization Request for fiscal year 2027 and the Future Years Defense Program at 4:30 p.m. ET on May 12. Witnesses: Lt. Gen. David H. Tabor — deputy chief of staff for plans and programs, U.S.
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) on Monday called progressive firebrand Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) a “parasite sucking on the taxpayer” after she claimed that Americans “can’t earn” to become billionaires. “I recognize for her –– given that she was a bartender –– that is probably true, and there is no disrespect to bartenders,” Cruz told Fox…
Chuck Schumer says he will vote for a Republican-backed Senate resolution to withhold senators' paychecks during any future government shutdown.
Witnesses spoke about ways to improve accountability and transparency.
Senators left a closed-door lunch saying they still had unanswered questions.
Democrats are offering a glimpse at how they plan to treat Pam Bondi’s replacement at DOJ, and what oversight activities they might pursue if they retake the House majority.
The Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities holds hearings to examine the United States Special Operations Command at 3:30 p.m. ET on May 12. Witnesses: Lt. Gen. Lawrence G. Ferguson, USA — commanding general, United States Army Special Operations Command Lt. Gen. Michael E. Co… Original News Source Link – Epoch Times