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House Ethics Committee investigating Rep. Jimmy Gomez for alleged sexual misconduct

Washington — The House Ethics Committee confirmed Monday that it’s investigating allegations of sexual misconduct against Democratic Rep. Jimmy Gomez of California.  In a news release, the bipartisan committee said it’s “reviewing allegations that Representative Jimmy Gomez may have engaged in sexual misconduct … including engaging in inappropriate sexual contact with a House staffer.”  “The…

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DOJ legal office says Trump’s outside advisers can be shielded by executive privilege

President Trump’s outside advisers — individuals who are not employed by the federal government — may now be protected from future congressional and legal investigations, according to a new opinion from the Justice Department’s Office of Legal Counsel.  In a 21-page opinion published Monday evening, the Office of Legal Counsel told the White House that…

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Sen. Bill Cassidy says his vote to confirm Todd Blanche wasn’t a “black or white decision”

Washington —GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana said on Sunday that his decision to support Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general wasn’t “black or white,” outlining what informed his thinking ahead of casting the decisive vote. “If you’re looking for a black or white decision here, you’re not going to find it,” Cassidy said on…

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Full transcript of “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” Aug. 9, 2026

On this “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” broadcast, moderated by Margaret Brennan:  Sen. Bill Cassidy, Republican of Louisiana Sen. Bernie Sanders, Independent of Vermont National Institutes of Health Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya Nicole Sganga, CBS News homeland security and justice correspondent Click here to browse full transcripts from 2026 of “Face the Nation with…

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Pentagon revokes security clearance of former Air Force chief for disclosing “classified information regarding Air Force One’s capabilities”

The Pentagon revoked former U.S. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall’s “eligibility” to access classified information and barred him from holding “any sensitive position,” alleging Friday that he disclosed sensitive information about Air Force One’s capabilities to the media. “This action follows his unauthorized disclosure of classified information regarding Air Force One’s capabilities to a media…

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Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress, seeking to bypass floor vote with DOJ referral

Washington — The Senate Homeland Security Committee voted Thursday to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress over his refusal to answer questions during testimony before the committee last week, arguing that he inappropriately invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination. “Holding a witness in contempt is a serious thing, and it should be…

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