New video shows accused gunman trying to storm White House press dinner as gunfire erupts – as it happened This live blog is now closed. The Guardian - US · Apr 30
The moments when Hegseth lost his nerve during Congress questions on the Iran war The war has cost $25 billion so far, according to Pentagon numbers presented to the House Armed Services Committee during the contentious hearing The Independent UK · Apr 30
US lawmakers clash with Hegseth on Iran war and $25 billion price tag The war has cost $25 billion so far (€21 billion), according to Pentagon figures presented to the House Armed Services Committee. Euronews · Apr 30
'Handing Propaganda to Our Enemies? Shame on You': Hegseth Claps Back At Rep Garamendi for Calling His Strategy a 'Quagmire' Secretary of War Pete Hegseth defends a record Pentagon budget amid criticism over the US-Iran conflict, sparking a heated debate with lawmakers questioning the military's strategy and spending. International Business Times UK · Apr 29
Hegseth denies Iran war is ‘quagmire’ as cost to US hits estimated $25bn As defense secretary testifies before House, Trump posts AI-generated image of himself with weapon and caption: ‘NO MORE MR. NICE GUY’ The Guardian - US · Apr 29
ICE Used Passenger Information To Detain Hundreds Of People At Airports: Report Hundreds of people have been detained by ICE at airports based on passenger data being shared by airport security, according to a new report. International Business Times · Apr 7
Iran-US war latest: Trump confirms rescue of second American airman from downed fighter jet in Iran Race to find second crew member had been going on since the F-15 was shot down on Friday The Independent UK · Apr 4
Standoff over DHS funding intensifies as Democratic lawmakers propose ‘The Freeze ICE Act’ They believe it's an important step for training and procedure accountability. We Got This Covered · Feb 10
‘She’s been here over 30 years, working, paying taxes’: 73-year-old grandmother with no criminal record detained by ICE after 33 years in US, faces deportation Thirty years of paying taxes, zero violations, and they still locked up this grandmother. We Got This Covered · Sep 15, 2025
Trump ally Marjorie Taylor Greene decries ‘genocide’ in Gaza Right-wing congresswoman condemns the ‘starvation happening in Gaza’ as she criticises pro-Israel colleague Randy Fine. Al Jazeera · Jul 29, 2025
‘Horrors upon horrors’: How US Congress responded to mass hunger in Gaza Many US Democrats call for aid to urgently enter Gaza, but few condemn Israel for its deadly blockade on the territory. Al Jazeera · Jul 26, 2025
Capitol Lens | Seeking aid for USAID - Roll Call Rep. John Garamendi, left, and Sen. Tim Kaine attend a rally on Wednesday to protest the Trump administration’s disruption to USAID. Roll Call · Feb 5, 2025
Rep. Garamendi Confident Biden Can Beat Trump In November Rep. Garamendi expresses confidence in Biden's ability to secure victory in the upcoming election against Trump. Top News · Jul 6, 2024
Lawmakers request review of two defense industry acquisitions - Roll Call Three liberal lawmakers ask for additional scrutiny of TransDigm acquisition amid pricing concerns for spare parts for the Pentagon. Roll Call · Jul 1, 2024
WEKU · May 8, 2024 Bipartisan congressional spouses tackle cancer prevention, and leave politics out Lawmakers' spouses from both parties have worked to promote cancer awareness and prevention for more than 30 years. They stress the disease impacts families regardless of party and needs a spotlight.
Roll Call · Feb 26, 2024 Lawmakers urge DOD to play larger role in scrutinizing mergers - Roll Call In a new letter, two Democratic lawmakers want answers from the Pentagon about how it can step up oversight of proposed defense mergers.
Top News · Jan 28, 2024 US Soldiers Killed in Drone Strike; President Biden Vows Response In this interview, Congressman John Garamendi discusses the recent drone strike in Jordan, emphasizing the need for a calculated and diplomatic response to...
Roll Call · Nov 30, 2023 Fight against 'price gouging' on military parts heats up - Roll Call Elizabeth Warren and John Garamendi step up their campaign to curb what they call widespread “price gouging” in contracts for military parts.
The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2023 Billionaires spent $800m snapping up California farms. Their mystery plan for a ‘utopian city’ is drawing suspicion Secretive venture capitalists spent six years buying up farmland in Solano County with the dream of constructing an eco-friendly hamlet of the future, but not everyone is convinced, writes Joe Sommerlad
The Guardian - US · Sep 2, 2023 Plan for 55,000-acre utopia dreamed by Silicon Valley elites unveiled Flannery Associates, the California group behind the $800m effort, launched a website showcasing renderings
The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2023 Billionaires want to build a new city in rural California. They must convince voters first Silicon Valley investors behind a secretive $800 million land-buying spree got off to a rocky start with the voters they need to build a green new city in Northern California
Kiplinger · Jun 14, 2023 PGA Tour LIV Golf Alliance Sparks Tax Debate, Government Probe The announcement of a 'merger' between the PGA Tour and Saudi-backed LIV Golf has raised tax concerns in Congress.
Golf Monthly · Jun 10, 2023 US Politicians Hit Out At 'Sportswashing' Over PGA Tour Deal With PIF American politicians voice their stern opposition to the PGA Tour deal with the PIF, labelling it as "blatant sportswashing" by Saudi Arabia
Roll Call · May 4, 2023 Offshore energy fight returns in Coast Guard authorization - Roll Call Some lawmakers hope a new Coast Guard authorization bill will lead offshore energy developers to use domestic vessels with American crews.
WEKU · Mar 22, 2023 The melting Arctic gets a U.S. ambassador and an influx of military cash As climate change warms the arctic, the Defense Department is expanding its mission to meet a new territorial conflict. It will be a top issue for the United States' first ambassador to the Arctic.