Monarez’s warning
In testimony before the Senate HELP Committee on Wednesday, Susan Monarez painted a picture of chaos inside the agency. Source link
Month: September 2025
Don’t Be Fooled by a Trump-Xi Deal on TikTok
In January, just days before the Supreme Court unanimously upheld Congress’ ban on TikTok and Donald Trump returned to the White House, Sen. Tom Cotton took to the Senate floor and warned the country that the “lethal algorithm” in the Beijing-based social media company’s app “has cost the lives of many American kids.” “Let me … Read more
Speaker floats member security funding package in October
Speaker Mike Johnson on Friday teased passing a possible member security supplemental package in October, as he’s facing a handful of GOP members still balking over the issue ahead of the big funding stopgap vote later in the morning. Johnson said he expects a “standalone measure” to boost security, though he didn’t bring this up … Read more
House Oversight chair says committee has Epstein files from Treasury
Rep. James Comer, chair of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, said Friday his panel had begun receiving materials from the Treasury Department as part of its investigation into the agency’s handling of the case against Jeffrey Epstein. Some suspicious activity reports, which have been redacted, are already in the panel’s possession, the Kentucky … Read more
House approves stopgap funding bill, putting shutdown ball in the Senate’s court
The House Friday passed a seven-week government funding bill ahead of a Sept. 30 shutdown deadline, setting up a Senate clash over the GOP-led plan. The 217-212 vote went almost along party lines — a victory for Speaker Mike Johnson, who could only afford to lose two votes if all Democrats stuck together in opposition. … Read more
Senate derails funding bills in shutdown stalemate
The shutdown showdown is officially on. The Senate rejected dueling short-term government funding proposals Friday afternoon, leaving no clear off-ramp before the fiscal year ends and agencies shut down at midnight Sept. 30. Despite the looming cliff, neither side appears ready to blink, and lawmakers are set to spend at least the next nine days … Read more
House Oversight Republicans give readout of Alex Acosta's Epstein interview
Alex Acosta, in a closed-door interview with lawmakers Friday, defended the widely criticized plea deal he brokered with Jeffrey Epstein while a U.S. attorney in Florida. Acosta, who later served as Secretary of Labor during the first Trump administration, resigned from that post amid scrutiny of his handling of the Epstein case years earlier. He … Read more
Milan Fashion Week to open on Tuesday in Giorgio Armani’s shadow
Translated by Nicola Mira Published September 20, 2025 On Tuesday, a fashion world still in mourning will be gathering in Milan for the start of womenswear fashion week. Giorgio Armani, who passed away on September 4, will be in everyone’s hearts. Especially on the evening of Sunday September 28, when the iconic Italian label will … Read more
Trump accuses Dems of wanting a shutdown after failed Senate vote
President Donald Trump on Friday slammed Senate Democrats for slapping down the House’s stopgap funding measure ahead of a nine-day recess and looming government shutdown. Speaking to reporters from the Oval Office, Trump praised House Republicans for approving a continuing resolution that would keep the government funded through November, calling it “an amazing vote.” But … Read more
London Fashion Week opens with Di Petsa, Keburia and Fashion East
Published September 19, 2025 London Fashion Week has opened with goddesses, lots of them, as a series of shows by fledgling houses – Di Petsa, Keburia and Fashion East – riffed and rolled on dashing divinities and after-hours idols. Di Petsa: Alopecia Aphrodite Goddesses, literally dozens of them, at the latest show from Di Petsa, … Read more