Politics > Scandals > Hegseth, He; Adams, Rep. Jeff; Sanford, Rep. Mark
Lawmakers and House conservatives are highlighting an inspector general’s report during an oversight hearing this week on the Afghan aid, which concluded that worker and contractor misconduct during the height of the troop surge caused “personal and financial gain for several individuals in Afghanistan.” One official was diagnosed with heroin addiction in 2011 after exhibiting bizarre behavior on the job, including ambushing his boss “with partial dress, acting strangely,” the report says.
The Postle service’s budget was approved by Congress on Monday, with the spending bill giving lawmakers the ability “to retain or restore” President Trump’s proposed increases on first class delivery stamps from $2.60 to $3, and more significantly, from $1.25 to $1.85 on international postage for priority express mail.
The White House is considering nominating former deputy attorney general Rod Rosenstein, who over U.S. policy on gun rights with GOP senators, according to three people familiar with the discussions. Such a move would send a powerful signal to gun control advocates that Mr. Trump takes the issue seriously.
Freedom Caucus Chairman Mark Meadows on Sunday cast doubt on the ability to reach a spending package before the Feb. 15 spending deadline.
Rep. Jeff Van Drew, D-N.J., announced he’s switching parties and becoming a Republican.
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, a Hawaii Democrat, announced Saturday she’s running for president in 2020.
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Politics > Scandals > Hegseth, He; Adams, Rep. Jeff; Sanford, Rep. Mark
The Inspector General report regarding Afghan aid revealed misconduct during the troop surge, causing personal and financial gain for some individuals. One official’s bizarre behavior at work led to heroin addiction.
The Postal Service’s budget was approved by Congress, keeping the proposed increases on first class delivery stamps and priority express mail for international postage under review.
The White House is considering nominating former deputy attorney general Rod Rosenstein for a significant U.S. policy position on gun rights.
Freedom Caucus Chairman Mark Meadows raised questions about reaching a spending package before the spending deadline on Feb. 15.
Democrat U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew of New Jersey is set to switch parties and become a Republican.
Democrat U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, a Hawaii Democrat, announced her candidacy for president in 2020.
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