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Opinion: Sen. Lee will ask Netflix and Warner Bros. execs about their competition-killing merger
Warner Bros. Discoverys announcement last month that it had accepted an offer to be acquired by Netflix sent shock waves from Hollywood to Washington. The merger, should it be approved, would transform the media and entertainment industry with potentially huge consequences for consumers. A hearing this Tuesday before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Subcommittee that oversees antitrust and consumer rights issues chaired by Utah Sen.
After 17 years of suffering, victims of the GM bailout deserve justice
Washington, D.C., is currently discussing a bailout for farmers who are struggling due to the effects of unfair trade policy and high costs for farm equipment and fertilizer. I think most of us agree that the hard-working farmers of America are definitely deserving. Donald Trump is president today because of his promise to remember the forgotten Americans that the elites have taken for granted and pushed aside.
Why Are Republicans Trying to Oust Jason Chaffetz?
House Oversight chairman Jason Chaffetz sure knows how to make an exit—though of what kind, no one knows. Just days after he electrified Washington by calling on former F.B.I. director James Comey to appear for a public hearing, ostensibly to learn more about reports that Donald Trump had demanded that Comey drop the bureau’s investigation into Mike Flynn, Chaffetz confirmed rumors that he would also be resigning from Congress in just a few weeks.
Kevin McCarthy Was Kidding When He Said 'Putin Pays Trump'
California Congressman Eric Swalwell said Kevin McCarthy's remark on Trump and Putin could raise questions whether McCarthy has additional information on the "relationship the president had with President Putin." House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy was under fire Wednesday after a Washington Post report revealed one of his controversial comments from a private Capitol Hill conversation during the 2016 campaign, which indicated Russian President Vladimir Putin was paying President Donald Trump.
Putin Paying Trump? Kevin McCarthy Says His Comment Was A 'Bad Attempt At Joke'
House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy was under fire Wednesday after a Washington Post report revealed one of his controversial comments from a private Capitol Hill conversation during the 2016 campaign, which indicated Russian President Vladimir Putin was paying President Donald Trump. McCarthy told reporters while leaving the House floor Wednesday, immediately after the publication of the comments that it was a "bad attempt at joke." "That's all there is to it," McCarthy added.
Michael Flynn FBI Investigation Influenced By Trump? Comey Memos Sought By Jason Chaffetz
Reports of former FBI Director James Comey recording the conversations between him and President Donald Trump regarding the Bureau’s investigation of former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn surfaced Tuesday. Following the reports, House Oversight Committee Chairman Jason Chafettz demanded that Andrew G. McCabe, acting FBI director, hand over all the memos that might suggest the president or any other government official interfered in FBI’s probe into Flynn possibly colluding with Russia.
Utah Congressman Jason Chaffetz Won’t Seek Re-Election
Jason Chaffetz, who has represented Utah’s 3rd Congressional District since first being elected in 2008 and now serves as Chairman of the powerful House Oversight Committee, announced this morning that he would not be seeking re-election: WASHINGTON — Representative Jason Chaffetz, the powerful chairman of the House Oversight Committee, told supporters on Wednesday that he would not seek re-election to Congress — or for any office — in 2018.
Chaffetz Out: Says He's Not Seeking Re-Election
He'll be a lobbyist in three seconds. Jason Chaffetz announced on his Facebook page: I suspect that it was a disappointment when he couldn't start pre-impeachment hearings with fake charges against Hillary Clinton on Inauguration Day, and then had to pretend there was no call for hearings with real charges against Donald Trump by Valentine's Day. Damn you, fact-based evidence, which didn't matter in the end when your party's nominee turned out to be a pu*ssy grabbing Tic-Tac chomper.
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Jason Chaffetz and the War on Ethics - The Gilman Star: Opinion
Jason Chaffetz is the U.S. Representative for Utah's 3rd congressional district and a member of the Republican Party. He is also the chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and although he has run campaigns calling for accountability in government he seems to be having a problem taking an unbiased approach to the ethics of the Trump Administration in regard to clearing up the perceptions of conflicts of interest.
Overnight Finance: Obama warns against quitting trade deals | SEC chief to step down | Dow at record high
Top Dem wants probe into potential Trump conflicts of interest: The top Democrat on the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform is calling for an investigation into President-elect Donald Trump Donald TrumpClinton to make first post-election public appearance Wednesday South Carolina Dem chair joins DNC race Protesters block Schumer’s office, call for new leadership MORE's potential conflicts of interest. Rep.
State Dept. will not ask FBI for newly discovered Clinton emails: court documents
The State Department will not ask the FBI to turn over newly uncovered emails potentially tied to Hillary Clinton Hillary Rodham ClintonTrump talks with Canadian PM Trump, Ryan signal new chapter in relationship Trump win sets off industry scramble MORE's use of a private email server, the conservative watchdog group Judicial Watch said in a legal filing.
Chaffetz would be 'totally remiss' to not continue investigating Clinton
Rep. Jason Chaffetz Jason ChaffetzChaffetz would be 'totally remiss' to not continue investigating Clinton Trump sounding different note on jailing Clinton Chaffetz asks: If Clinton is clean, why does her staff keep pleading the Fifth?
Trump sounding different note on jailing Clinton
Donald Trump Donald TrumpClinton concedes presidential race WATCH LIVE: Obama speaks about Trump’s election victory Ryan says Trump to lead 'unified' GOP government MORE appears to be sounding a different note about jailing Hillary Clinton Hillary Rodham ClintonClinton concedes presidential race Ryan says Trump to lead 'unified' GOP government Sanders adviser: 'Nothing polite to say' about Trump victory MORE as president-elect, and it’s unclear whether the Republican will stick to his earlier...
Chaffetz asks: If Clinton is clean, why does her staff keep pleading the Fifth?
Rep. Jason Chaffetz Jason ChaffetzChaffetz asks: If Clinton is clean, why does her staff keep pleading the Fifth?
Trump aide on Fox indictment story: 'The damage is done'
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump Donald TrumpTeam Clinton boasts of early-voting ‘firewall’ in battleground states Kaine calls Trump a 'clown' in Spanish Will GOP-leaning foreign policy voters pass on Trump? MORE’s campaign manager on Friday suggested it doesn’t matter whether a Fox News report about an indictment of the Clinton Foundation is true.
What we know about the FBI's new email review
FBI Director James Comey rocked the presidential race Friday by announcing the existence of new emails relating to Hillary Clinton Hillary Rodham ClintonClinton ahead in two key battleground states Pence: We 'commend' FBI for following through on their word Only Congress can end small business fraud according to federal judge MORE’s private email server.
Stocks dive on news of fresh FBI probe of Clinton emails
The U.S. stock market took a sharp dive Friday following news that the FBI was investigating some newly discovered emails tied to Hillary Clinton Hillary Rodham ClintonStocks dive on news of fresh FBI probe of Clinton emails Ryan blasts Clinton over re-opened FBI email probe Obama set for three-state swing in campaign's final week MORE.
Trump backers lack Ryan alternative
Speaker Paul Ryan Paul RyanTrump backers lack Ryan alternative Cures bill in jeopardy amid drug pricing push Brent Budowsky: An epic battle for the future of Congress MORE (R-Wis.) has one big thing going for him amid the barrage of criticism from Donald Trump Donald TrumpRubio won’t say if Trump would keep US safe Clinton comes under pressure from left in campaign’s homestretch Clinton fails to contain the damage from email leaks MORE's supporters: a lack of competition.
House GOP alleges political interference in EPA water rule
The Obama administration’s controversial Clean Water Rule was the result of a politically influenced regulatory process that ignored sound science and public comments, House Republicans charge. A report published Wednesday by Republicans on the House Oversight Committee, chaired by Rep.
Chaffetz says he'll vote for Trump
Rep. Jason Chaffetz Jason ChaffetzChaffetz says he'll vote for Trump Chaffetz: 'Years' of Clinton investigations to come House committee launches probe into National Guard bonuses MORE (R-Utah) announced Wednesday that he will be voting for Donald Trump Donald TrumpFive takeaways from Florida Senate debate Chaffetz says he'll vote for Trump Trump: I’ll teach military expert ‘a couple of things’ MORE, after dropping his support for the GOP nominee earlier this month.
House committee launches probe into National Guard bonuses
The House Oversight Committee is launching a probe into the Pentagon’s attempt to recoup bonuses that were overpaid to National Guard soldiers a decade ago. “The committee is seeking information about this serious matter, and to see that officials who mismanaged bonus programs are held accountable,” Chairman(R-Utah) and Reps. Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.), Steve Russell (R-Okla.), Mark Meadows (R-N.C.) wrote in a letter The letter was sent to Gen.
NIH needs public examination after giving millions to rouge UN agency
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is being called on the carpet to explain why it gave tens of millions of dollars to the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), a United Nations agency that has been accused of “quackery” and “cherry picking” its facts. The NIH agreed to appear before Rep.’s House Oversight Committee — but only on the condition that the hearing is closed-press and off-limits to the public. We don’t even know the exact date the hearing will be held.
House panel tells fed agency to stop selling recalled cars
Top lawmakers on the House Oversight Committee are calling on the General Services Administration (GSA) to stop selling recalled cars to the public.
Trump: State Dept. aide should resign over alleged Clinton ’quid pro quo'
Donald Trump Donald TrumpWisconsin GOP defends Speaker after 'Ryan sucks!' chant Trump brings kids on stage: 'We just made two big stars' Melania Trump: 'Don’t feel sorry for me’ MORE wants Under Secretary of State Patrick Kennedy to resign, following allegations that he tried to influence the FBI on the classification of some of Hillary Clinton Hillary Rodham ClintonTrump brings kids on stage: 'We just made two big stars' Melania Trump: 'Don’t feel sorry for me’ Trump proposes new lobbying...
GOP chairmen: Fire State Dept. official over 'quid pro quo' allegations
Two Republican House chairmen are calling on the Obama administration to fire a senior State Department official accused of engaging in a quid pro quo deal with the FBI regarding the classification of some of Hillary Clinton Hillary Rodham ClintonThis election, candidates must get serious about manufacturing Sanders makes pitch to Trump supporters over campaign finance reform The right-wing wants a revolution, and we had better pay attention MORE’s emails.
FBI releases 100 new pages on Clinton emails
The FBI on Monday released roughly 100 new pages of material from its investigation into Hillary Clinton Hillary Rodham ClintonTrump retweets top InfoWars editor FBI releases 100 new pages on Clinton emails GOP congressman: 'Thank God' for WikiLeaks MORE’s private email system and the possibility that classified information may have been mishandled.
FBI officials allege 'quid pro quo' in Clinton emails
A State Department official pressured the FBI to alter the “top secret” classification of an email regarding possible arrests in the Benghazi attacks because it “caused problems,” FBI officials told investigators during the agency’s probe into Hillary Clinton Hillary Rodham ClintonSanders makes pitch to Trump supporters over campaign finance reform The right-wing wants a revolution, and we had better pay attention Peck Madigan Jones hires Obama, Clinton White House alum MORE’s email server.
Chaffetz: New Clinton files contain allegations of 'quid pro quo' with FBI
The head of the House Oversight Committee said Friday that there may be allegations of "quid pro quo" between a top Hillary Clinton Hillary Rodham ClintonChaffetz: New Clinton files contain allegations of 'quid pro quo' with FBI DNC chief: Trump trying to distract with 'conspiracy theories' Des Moines Register endorses Clinton MORE aide and an FBI official detailed in newly released documents from the bureau's investigation of Clinton's private email server.
Public needs to know more about International Agency for Research on Cancer
The Energy & Environment Legal Institute (E&E Legal) has begun an inquiry using the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to educate the public and policymakers on what are increasing, and increasingly expensive, questions surrounding what appears to be an activist, loosely affiliated arm of the World Health Organization (WHO).
EPA employees won't face charges over Colorado mine spill
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has decided not to prosecute an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) employee involved in last year’s massive spill of toxic mine waste in Colorado. A year-long investigation by the EPA’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) found that the unnamed employee may have broken federal water pollution law and may have made false statements to law enforcement officials regarding the Gold King Mine spill.
Top supporter Ernst: 'No excuse' for Trump's 'objectifying talk'
Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) denounced Donald Trump Donald TrumpGOP worries Trump will exacerbate party drift Pence drops out of Ryan campaign event Fiorina calls on Trump to drop out MORE's comments about women in a tweet on Saturday morning, joining the growing number of top Republicans criticizing the party's presidential nominee. Ernst is a prominent Trump supporter who was once in the conversation to be his VP pick.
Trump video fallout drama owning the airwaves
At the Masters, they call Saturdays "Moving Day." And that's where we are on the presidential political front today. Donald Trump Donald TrumpAdviser: Carson sticks by Trump '100 percent' No. 3 GOP Senate leader says Trump should withdraw Pence: 'Cannot defend' Trump lewd remarks MORE finds himself in a repulsive rhetorical situation, thanks to a leaked tape during a taping with Billy Bush, then of Access Hollywood (NBC Universal).
Mia Love: I can’t vote for Trump
"His behavior and bravado have reached a new low," Love said Saturday, according to the "His behavior and bravado have reached a new low," Love said Saturday, according to the Salt Lake Tribune . "I cannot vote for him." Several other GOP lawmakers unendorsed Trump and urged him to end his presidential run Friday night and Saturday morning as well.
GOP lawmaker: Trump should 'step aside' for sake of party
Rep. Mike Coffman (R-Colo.) called for Donald Trump Donald TrumpThird GOP senator calls on Trump to drop out For conservative voters, issues 'Trump' words, awful as they are Trump and Ryan's rocky history MORE to step down as the GOP presidential nominee on Friday night, arguing it's the party's only shot at winning in November.
Washington GOP official: Trump's remarks made when he was a Dem
Washington State GOP Party Chairwoman Susan Hutchison is defending Donald Trump Donald TrumpCardona op-ed: We cannot elect a pervert and pig president GOP lawmaker: Trump should 'step aside' for sake of party Washington GOP official: Trump's remarks made when he was a Dem MORE's controversial comments about going after women.
Chaffetz investigating taxpayers funding for flawed cancer agency
Rep. Jason Chaffetz Jason ChaffetzChaffetz investigating taxpayers funding for flawed cancer agency GOP chairmen slam 'unusual restrictions' on FBI Clinton probe GOP chairman presses DOJ on destruction of Clinton laptops MORE isn’t only interested in Hillary Clinton Hillary Rodham ClintonNational poll: Clinton up 5 on Trump WikiLeaks releases alleged Podesta emails Clinton on lewd Trump sex comments: 'This is horrific' MORE’s email server.
GOP chairmen slam 'unusual restrictions' on FBI Clinton probe
Four Republican committee chairmen on Wednesday pressed Attorney General Loretta Lynch on what they termed “the unusual restrictions” placed on the FBI’s investigation into Hillary Clinton Hillary Rodham ClintonDebating down into the VP mosh pit Dem rep: Pence will 'pay the price' for 'that Mexican thing' comments Survey: China sees US as top threat MORE’s use of a private email server while secretary of State.
Republicans lodging complaint against Clinton aide Cheryl Mills
Republicans plan to lodge a complaint against one of Hillary Clinton Hillary Rodham ClintonTrump's tax plan is more of the same from Republicans ‘Hamilton’ star: 'Young people need to show up and vote’ Clinton and Democrats need to address Social Security MORE's attorneys in connection with the investigation surrounding the Democratic presidential nominee's use of a private email server while serving as secretary of State.
GOP chairman presses DOJ on destruction of Clinton laptops
The chairman of the House Judiciary Committee is pressing Attorney General Loretta Lynch to explain the circumstances surrounding the immunity deals given to two of Hillary Clinton Hillary Rodham ClintonTrump, Clinton in close race in North Carolina GOP chairman presses DOJ on destruction of Clinton laptops Biden mocks Trump's early-morning tweets MORE’s lawyers.
FBI silent on pending Clinton perjury probe
FBI Director James Comey on Wednesday refused to provide the House Judiciary Committee with any clue about whether the bureau will comply with a request to investigate Hillary Clinton Hillary Rodham ClintonPoll: 70 percent say campaign has brought out the worst in people Madonna goes topless to support Clinton House pushes back vote on holding Clinton IT aide in contempt MORE for perjury.
78 lawmakers vote to sustain Obama veto
Eighteen Republicans joined 60 Democrats on Wednesday to vote to uphold President Obama’s veto of a bill allowing the families of Sept. 11 victims to sue Saudi Arabia.
House to vote this week on contempt for former Clinton IT staffer
The House will vote this week on a resolution to hold former State Department IT technician Bryan Pagliano in contempt of Congress, Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy told reporters Monday. “We’ll be taking up contempt on Bryan Pagliano for his lack of attending,” McCarthy said, but provided no further details. Pagliano was responsible for setting up Clinton’s private email server during her tenure as secretary of State.
The Hill's 12:30 Report
If you'd like to subscribe to The Hill's midday political newsletter, please click here: http://bit.ly/1Tt4hqN The Hill's 12:30 Report: Breaking -- Top Clinton aide got immunity in email probe | Trump floats SCOTUS nominees | Clinton would sign 9/11 bill | Gary JohnsonGary JohnsonThe Hill's 12:30 Report Erick Erickson endorses McMullin for president Gary Johnson bites his tongue in MSNBC interview MORE bites his tongue | Hangover-less alcohol (?!) YEP, THIS DOESN'T LOOK GREAT: Via AP, Rep.
Top GOP chairmen investigating foreign visa program
Two top Republican committee chairmen are investigating an interagency panel that advised the federal government to shut down a controversial investor visa program that expires in October.
Overnight Cybersecurity: Fallout from Yahoo's massive breach | House panel holds Clinton IT aide in contempt | Privacy groups want WhatsApp probe
Welcome to OVERNIGHT CYBERSECURITY, your daily rundown of the biggest news in the world of hacking and data privacy. We're here to connect the dots as leaders in government, policy and industry try to counter the rise in cyber threats. What lies ahead for Congress, the administration and the latest company under siege? Whether you're a consumer, a techie or a D.C. lifer, we're here to give you ...
Internal memo: Refugee program vulnerable to fraud
An internal Immigration and Customs Enforcement memo leaked publicly by House GOP lawmakers admits that refugee fraud is “easy to commit,” as the Obama administration seeks to increase the number of Syrian refugees allowed into the U.S. House Oversight Committee Chairman Jason Chaffetz Jason ChaffetzOvernight Cybersecurity: Fallout from Yahoo's massive breach | House panel holds Clinton IT aide in contempt | Privacy groups want WhatsApp probe Overnight Finance: McConnell offers 'clean'...
Oversight Committee holds Clinton IT aide in contempt of Congress
The House Oversight Committee on Thursday morning voted on party lines to hold former State Department IT technician Bryan Pagliano in contempt of Congress. Pagliano was responsible for setting up Clinton’s private email server during her tenure as Secretary of State. The former State employee declined to appear at an Oversight hearing on the server last week, in spite of a subpoena demanding his presence.
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