U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary
California Senator Alex Padilla said despite court orders, the Department of Homeland Security continues to refuse members of Congress unannounced oversight visits.
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Far fewer people with mental illness are getting help in Gov. Gavin Newsom’s CARE Court program than expected. This week, he blamed local governments for shortcomings. -
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Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem testified amid a pause in funding to her agency and increased bipartisan scrutiny of her leadership. -
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Defense secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs chairman Gen. Dan Caine said Iran objectives will "take time" and are "difficult ... work." They wouldn't say when operations may end. -
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