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May 19

Republicans demand probe into DOD’s taxpayer-funded charges at casinos, bars and nightclubs

Sen. Joni Ernst and Rep. James Comer urge GAO review of federal charge card misuse, highlighting systemic oversight failures and risky transactions at the Department of Defense.

May 16

Kennedy Center promotes first explicitly pro-Christian feature in years as part of new ‘family-friendly’ focus

The Kennedy Center is seeking to expand its family-focused and pro-faith programming, starting with a special event June 1, a screening of the cartoon movie "King of Kings."

May 15

Jeanine Pirro sworn in as interim US attorney

Judge Jeanine Pirro was sworn in as U.S. attorney for Washington, D.C., on Thursday, after leaving her role on "The Five."

May 14

Judge orders release of Georgetown researcher arrested by ICE after allegedly spreading Hamas propaganda

A federal judge on Wednesday ordered the release of a Georgetown University postdoctoral researcher detained by immigration officials in March.

May 14

Homeland Security reveals staggering increase in Secret Service agent applications

The U.S. Secret Service saw an application increase of roughly 214% from Jan 20 to May 1 year over year.

May 13

ICE cracks down on DC-area businesses, nearly 200 illegal immigrants arrested

ICE announced the arrests of nearly 200 people and targeted members of the MS-13 and Tren de Aragua gangs during an operation in Washington, D.C.

May 13

Jeff Bezos' tenure as Washington Post owner in spotlight as paper grapples with low morale, staffer exodus

Billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is facing scrutiny over his tenure as the owner of The Washington Post, which has been plagued by financial struggles and a staff exodus.

May 12

House staffer victim of armed carjacking in popular Washington neighborhood

A senior staffer for California Democrat Rep. Sara Jacobs' office was the victim of an armed carjacking in a popular Washington neighborhood on Friday afternoon, police said.

May 12

Congressman reveals hidden secret passageway from America's founding under Capitol floorboards

Republican North Carolina Rep. Tim Moore posted a viral video showing a hidden passageway under the floorboards of the Lincoln Room in the U.S. Capitol.

May 12

'Nonpartisan' CBO's health division overwhelmingly staffed by Dems, GOP-aligned group says

A conservative research nonprofit says a division of the Congressional Budget Office is overwhelmingly staffed with Democratic liberals.