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Senate Democrats who defected in shutdown vote: ‘This was the only deal’

Seven Democrats and an independent face fury over support to advance funding bill amid 40-day shutdown

The Guardian - US

Democrats rage after 8 cross the aisle and join Republicans in vote to end shutdown: ‘Senseless surrender’

‘What on Earth does the base have to do to convince Dems they need to fight?’ a Democratic activist groused after the Sunday night vote

The Independent UK

Who are the eight Democrats who voted to reopen the government?

The decision by the eight Democrats has split their party’s position, with some divisions even being opened between senators from the same states

The Independent UK

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Elon Musk's Starlink Is Reportedly Being Probed For Alleged Role In Myanmar Scam Centers: 'It Is Abhorrent'

A bipartisan committee in the U.S. Congress has reportedly begun a probe into Elon Musk‘s Starlink satellite business for its alleged involvement in providing internet access to scam centers in Myanmar.

Benzinga

The seven Democratic senators whose votes could be key to ending the government shutdown

These are the senators we're watching closely for signs of movement.

Axios

Fact checking Robert F Kennedy’s statements to Senate on COVID, vaccines

Robert F Kennedy Jr disputed claims by US senators on health policies, COVID-19 vaccines, and antidepressants.

Al Jazeera

Senator Urges Elon Musk To Halt Starlink Access For Southeast Asian Financial Scammers: 'SpaceX Has A Responsibility...'

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk is facing pressure from a U.S. senator to prevent the use of Starlink satellite internet service by criminal organizations in Southeast Asia.

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Anthony D’Esposito looks to go from cop to congressman to inspector general - Roll Call

A familiar face returned to the Hill on Wednesday, as ex-Rep. Anthony D’Esposito faced a Senate panel as nominee for Labor inspector general.

Roll Call

Debates over presidential power to suspend habeas corpus resurface in Trump administration

The principle of habeas corpus, a legal phrase, is a simple one: Translated from the Latin as “produce the body,” it provides that a judge may compel prosecutors to supply evidence to determine whether someone has been legally detained or arrested.

The Conversation

Noem can't define habeas corpus

The head of DHS argued that the legal principle gives carte blanche to deport migrants

Salon

What Kristi Noem Gets Wrong About Habeas Corpus

The legal principle safeguards civil liberties, protecting even unpopular people from the government.

Reason

Trump's Homeland Security secretary says habeas corpus lets him 'remove people from this country'

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says the constitutional provision that allows people to legally challenge their detention by the government is actually a tool the Trump administration can use in its broader crackdown at the U.S.-Mexico border

The Independent UK

Kristi Noem stuns committee with botched definition of fundamental right the White House is threatening to suspend

Habeas corpus allows people to challenge unlawful detention – something the Homeland Security secretary appeared not to know

The Independent UK

Kristi Noem Ridiculed for Claiming Habeas Corpus Gives Trump Right 'To Remove People From This Country': 'She Has No Clue'

Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem fumbled when asked to define habeas corpus in a Senate hearing, sparking a wave of exasperation and mockery online.

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Democratic Sen. Slams Kristi Noem Over Definition Of Habeas Corpus: 'Separates Free Societies Like America From Police States Like North Korea'

Democratic Senator Maggie Hassan criticized DHS Secretary Kristi Noem as the Trump administration considers suspending habeas corpus

Roll Call

Senate confirms Makary for FDA commissioner - Roll Call

FDA pick, a former Johns Hopkins surgeon, seen as a less controversial nomination than some of Trump's other HHS subagency selections.

The Guardian - US

Trump’s NIH pick makes pitch for good science – in this administration?

Jay Bhattacharya tells hearing he is intent on protecting research, even as president takes axe to federal funding

Top News

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Faces Criticism For Medicare Knowledge Gaps

Inaccuracies in Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s description of Medicare components during confirmation hearings raise concerns among senators.

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