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Food shortages, broken toilets and 250 days at sea: Crisis unfolds on Trump’s warship in the Middle East

Sailors have raised concerns about life on board the aircraft carrier, which has been at sea since November

The Independent UK · Aug 14

Pete Hegseth Says USS Abraham Lincoln Conditions Are 'Completely Misrepresented' as Deployment Tops 250 Days

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth rejected reports of deteriorating conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln on Thursday, even as the carrier’s roughly 5,000 sailors remain on a deployment stretching beyond 250 days amid U.S. operations against Iran.

Benzinga · Aug 14

US military pushes back on reports of mental health crisis aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln

The USS George Washington aircraft carrier is reportedly now set to take over from the Abraham Lincoln in the Middle East.

Euronews · Aug 14

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5,000 sailors, 250 days at sea, food shortages and mouldy showers: Reported jump attempts raise alarm aboard USS Abraham Lincoln as USS George Washington prepares to replace it

Sailors of the USS Abraham Lincoln have faced an arduous deployment, surpassing 250 days with over 200 days at sea without making port calls. Reports indicate a troubling situation marked by supply shortages and growing mental health issues among the crew. However, defense officials deny such severe distress, claiming misinterpretations…

The Economic Times · Aug 14

USS Lincoln to be replaced amid growing concerns for troops’ mental health

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The Independent UK · Aug 13

Replacement aircraft carrier heading to Middle East after complaints about conditions on USS Lincoln

Family members say sailors on the USS Abraham Lincoln have faced food shortages, long stretches at sea and deteriorating mental health

The Independent UK · Aug 13

Pete Hegseth dismisses reports of deteriorating conditions on USS Abraham Lincoln

Defense secretary said conditions on aircraft carrier deployed in support of Iran war have been ‘completely misrepresented’

The Guardian - US · Aug 13

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USS Lincoln Sailor Reportedly Tried To Jump Overboard Amid An Extended Deployment. A Senator Is Seeking Answers.

Different outlets reported that sailors in the USS Abraham Lincoln tried to jump overboard as their deployment hits 250 days.

International Business Times · Aug 13

US lawmakers demand inquiry into conditions on aircraft carrier

WASHINGTON - Congressional Democrats demanded answers on Wednesday about conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, following reports of food shortages, broken plumbing and mental health crises during the aircraft carrier’s record-setting deployment.

Bangkok Post · Aug 13

Trump’s cloak-and-dagger decoy flight exploits were the right thing to do, ex-Secret Service agents say

‘You've got to be creative. You've got to be nimble. You've got to make things happen,’ says former Secret Service agent Bobby McDonald

The Independent UK · Aug 12

Over 100 aides, journalists flew on as unwitting decoys after Trump secretly switched planes in Turkey

Following a Nato summit in Turkey, US President Donald Trump was secretly moved off Air Force One in an airport catering truck after US intelligence reportedly identified a credible Iranian plot to kill him last month, The Washington Post and The New York Times reported.

The Times of India · Aug 12

A Stalled Senate Bill Would Add $833 a Month for Veterans Who Need Daily Help

H.R. 6047 would add $833.33 monthly for veterans receiving VA aid and attendance allowances. It passed the House and is stuck in the Senate.

Medical Daily · Aug 12

Senators Propose the Broadest Food Label Overhaul Since the Framework Was Set in 1990

A Senate bill would create one standard front-of-package nutrition label and define ultraprocessed foods. It has only been introduced.

Medical Daily · Aug 11

Sixty lawmakers launch probe into ‘appalling’ efforts to deport military spouses and families

It comes after Trump established the Military Spouse Commission last week to propose policies supporting military families

The Independent UK · Aug 10

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We Got This Covered · Aug 8

After several weeks of contention, Senate confirms Todd Blanche as the new Attorney General, but only by one vote

“There is no telling what the future holds.”

The Economic Times · Aug 8

100% tariff threat looms over India as US senate passes Russia sanctions bill

The US Senate passed a sanctions bill targeting Russia's energy sector. This legislation grants the President power to impose tariffs on major oil buyers. India and China are among the top five purchasers of Russian oil. The bill aims to reinforce support for Ukraine and pressure Russia. It now moves…

The Economic Times · Aug 7

US Senate passes sweeping Russia sanctions bill; new tariff threat for India, China ahead

The Senate overwhelmingly approved a Russian sanctions package on Friday. This legislation penalizes countries buying Russian oil and gas exports. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the Capitol hours after Senator Graham's funeral. The Senate's action shows strong support for Ukraine and pressure on Russia. President Trump has indicated support for…

Roll Call · Aug 7

Long-stalled Russia sanctions bill passed by Senate

The Senate on Friday passed a bill aimed at punishing Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, a long-delayed effort that senators raced to finish in recent weeks as a tribute to the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C. The bill, which would also levy penalties on Iran, was passed in a…

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Roll Call · Aug 6

Fauci could face criminal contempt charge following panel vote

The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee voted on Thursday to hold former Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Anthony Fauci in criminal contempt of Congress for declining to answer questions about the COVID-19 pandemic during a highly charged hearing last week. The Thursday morning…

The Independent UK · Aug 4

Trump’s contentious AG pick Todd Blanche promises faith leaders he’s working to roll back abortion access ‘in every state’

‘We don’t have complete victory yet, but we will have victory, and victory will be soon, and it will be permanent,’ Blanche said during a conference call

International Business Times · Aug 4

Trump's Memecoin May Be An 'Illegal Scam,' Sen. Warren Warns. She Wants The SEC To Investigate

Two Democratic senators want the SEC to investigate whether Donald Trump's memecoin was used for fraud or unjust enrichment, even as the agency maintains that ordinary memecoins generally fall outside federal securities laws.

Medical Daily · Aug 4

Senators Demand Records from Three Medicare Advantage Insurers on How Post-Hospital Care Gets Denied

Blumenthal and Hawley demanded records from UnitedHealthcare, Humana and CVS on AI use in denying post-hospital rehab care for Medicare patients.

The Independent UK · Aug 2

Democrat vows to investigate Jeanine Pirro over Reflecting Pool fiasco: ‘Radical, unethical and unconscionable’

Democratic lawmaker vowed to investigate how and why Trump appointee’s office charged a man with destruction of property before having all the information in the case

We Got This Covered · Jul 30

Republicans warn Dr. Fauci of ‘repurcussions’ after he pleads the Fifth more than 100 times on Capitol Hill: ‘You wanted to be the sun god of science’

Scientists have called this a political witch hunt.

Roll Call · Jul 29

Senate weighs next steps on Russia-Iran sanctions

The Senate on Wednesday evening took another step closer to advancing a bill that would impose long-stalled sanctions on Russia over its war on Ukraine and extend for five more years sanctions on Iran. The Senate voted 84-12 in favor of a motion to proceed to consideration of the legislative…

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