House Panel Holds Oversight Hearing on SEC
The House Appropriations Committee holds an oversight hearing on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission at 10 a.m. ET on May 20. Witnesses include...
House Main Street Caucus Hosts Press Conference on ‘The One, Big, Beautiful Bill’
House Main Street Caucus Chair Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) and Vice Chair Mike Flood (R-Neb.) host a press conference at 3:30 p.m. ET on...
Hegseth Orders Probe Into 2021 Afghanistan Withdrawal, Previous Investigations
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has ordered the Pentagon to investigate August 2021’s “chaotic withdrawal” from Afghanistan. Hegseth also said he wants to “thoroughly...
Alibaba and DeepSeek’s home province launches AI spending spree to become innovation hub
The provincial government of Zhejiang, home to Alibaba Group Holding and DeepSeek, has released a comprehensive policy package to accelerate artificial intelligence (AI) research,...
Australia, Singapore Vow Closer Ties on Trade, Security, Regional Peace
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong reaffirmed strong bilateral relations on May 20, pledging closer cooperation on trade, defence,...
US to cut Newark airport flights after series of major disruptions
Following a series of major disruptions in New Jersey’s main airport, the Federal Aviation Administration announced on Tuesday it is requiring temporary cuts to...
Secretary of State Rubio, clashing with senators, says China will not replace US on global aid
Published: 6:02am, 21 May 2025Updated: 6:05am, 21 May 2025 US Secretary of State Marco Rubio rejected claims from Democratic lawmakers on Tuesday that Washington...
Former FBI Director Comey Calls Controversy Over ‘86 47’ Instagram Post a Distraction
The former director posted a image on Instagram of seashells in sand that were arranged to form the numbers “86 47.” Former FBI Director...
House Panel Reviews Threats to ICE Operations and Immigration Enforcement
The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Oversight holds a hearing on May 20 at 2 p.m. ET to examine threats to Immigration and Customs Enforcement...