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The House Foreign Affairs Middle East and North Africa Subcommittee has convened to assess the budgetary posture and strategic direction of the State Department's Bureau of Counterterrorism for fiscal year 2026. In his opening remarks, Chairman Michael Lawler emphasized the importance of the Bureau in coordinating US counter-terrorism
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The U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure held a press conference to discuss the failure of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in responding to recent disasters, including the devastating flash floods in Texas earlier this month. The floods resulted in over 130 deaths, including children
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Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee, Brian Mast, delivered opening remarks at a full committee hearing titled, "FY26 State Department Posture: Bureau of Political Affairs," highlighting the need for a comprehensive overhaul at the State Department. Mast expressed his concerns about the department's culture under the
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House Appropriations Committee Vice Chair Mario Diaz-Balart presented the FY 2026 National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs appropriations bill, emphasizing its focus on advancing U.S. national security and promoting American interests abroad. The bill aims to reduce spending by 22% from the enacted level, prioritizing national security
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President Donald Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, is set to travel to the Middle East in an effort to broker a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, according to the State Department. The move comes amidst heightened tensions in the region, with a recent incident at the Zikim crossing
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The United States has formally withdrawn from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for a second time, with the State Department citing the agency's alleged bias against Israel and promotion of a "divisive" agenda. The move had been anticipated under President Donald Trump,
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The Air India tragedy on June 12, resulting in the loss of 260 lives, has sparked intense media coverage, with speculation about the senior pilot's involvement in turning off the fuel switches for both engines. However, Jennifer Homendy, chair of the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), has
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Congressman Mike Lawler (R, NY-17), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), has taken steps to address the issue of passport backlogs. The Cutting Passport Backlog Act, introduced by Chairman Lawler, aims to improve the efficiency of the passport process by extending
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Rep. Brian Mast, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, delivered opening remarks at a full committee hearing titled, "FY26 State Department Posture: Protecting American Interests." Mast emphasized the need for a State Department that is efficient and accountable, prioritizing American interests above all else. He criticized the
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The Karnataka State Commission for Women has written to the state government demanding an investigation into allegations of mass burials of rape and murder victims in the temple town of Dharmasthala over the past two decades. The whistleblower, a former sanitation worker, claims to have buried hundreds of bodies between
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President Bola Tinubu has continued his efforts to reposition critical sectors of the government by appointing 22 individuals to key positions across various federal agencies and commissions. The appointments aim to strengthen public institutions and enhance service delivery. Individuals appointed include prominent All Progressives Congress (APC) stalwarts and seasoned administrators,
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House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast delivered opening remarks at a full committee hearing titled "FY26 State Department Posture: Protecting American Interests." Chairman Mast expressed his concerns about the State Department's egregious spending, citing examples of misused funds, including vouchers for migrants at the southern
