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#TimKaine warns Republicans are blocking public scrutiny of the war, saying officials should face questioning instead of avoiding open hearings led by #JimRisch. #War #Politics #Oversight⁠
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In his account, #TimKaine says a colleague asked Senate Foreign Relations Chair Jim Risch, “When are we going to have a public hearing about this war?” Kaine says Risch replied he would not hold public hearing... https://instagr.am/p/DWNi4a8AI5t/

voteinorout on Instagram: "#TimKaine warns Republicans are blocking public scrutiny of the war, saying officials should face questioning instead of avoiding open hearings led by #JimRisch. #War #Politics #Oversight⁠ ⁠ In his account, #TimKaine says a colleague asked Senate Foreign Relations Chair Jim Risch, “When are we going to have a public hearing about this war?” Kaine says Risch replied he would not hold public hearings because he did not believe administration decision makers should be “subject to public questioning by senators.” Kaine argues the opposite, saying any administration conducting military action overseas should be publicly questioned, highlighting a broader debate over transparency, congressional oversight, and war powers.⁠ —⁠ ⁠ Republicans in Congress will do anything to shield Trump from accountability. The people deserve to know the truth. Follow @votevets for more.⁠ ⁠ Help this information get to more voters. 🇺🇸 A well-informed electorate is a prerequisite to Democracy.—Thomas Jefferson"

85 likes, 1 comments - voteinorout on March 22, 2026: "#TimKaine warns Republicans are blocking public scrutiny of the war, saying officials should face questioning instead of avoiding open hearings led by #JimRisch. #War #Politics #Oversight⁠ ⁠ In his account, #TimKaine says a colleague asked Senate Foreign Relations Chair Jim Risch, “When are we going to have a public hearing about this war?” Kaine says Risch replied he would not hold public hearings because he did not believe administration decision makers should be “subject to public questioning by senators.” Kaine argues the opposite, saying any administration conducting military action overseas should be publicly questioned, highlighting a broader debate over transparency, congressional oversight, and war powers.⁠ —⁠ ⁠ Republicans in Congress will do anything to shield Trump from accountability. The people deserve to know the truth. Follow @votevets for more.⁠ ⁠ Help this information get to more voters. 🇺🇸 A well-informed electorate is a prerequisite to Democracy.—Thomas Jefferson".

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Voteinorout 🇺🇸1d ago

#JaredKushner faces scrutiny as Oversight Democrats investigate whether his White House ties to #DonaldTrump are linked to foreign investment deals for his firm. #Politics #Ethics #Oversight⁠
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The statement says #JaredKushner, who served as a senior advisor during the Trump administration, is now seeking billions in funding for his private equity firm from foreign governments. Oversight Democrats... https://instagr.am/p/DWLyIWWkayL/

voteinorout on Instagram: "#JaredKushner faces scrutiny as Oversight Democrats investigate whether his White House ties to #DonaldTrump are linked to foreign investment deals for his firm. #Politics #Ethics #Oversight⁠ ⁠ The statement says #JaredKushner, who served as a senior advisor during the Trump administration, is now seeking billions in funding for his private equity firm from foreign governments. Oversight Democrats say they are opening an investigation into whether those relationships raise conflicts of interest tied to his prior government role. The inquiry focuses on ethics, transparency, and whether former officials are leveraging public service connections for private financial gain.⁠ ⁠ —⁠ ⁠ As Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner received a Senior Advisor role at the White House. Now, he is using his relationship to the President to solicit billions of dollars from foreign governments for his private equity firm. Oversight Dems are opening an investigation into him. Follow @oversightdems for more.⁠ ⁠ Help this information get to more voters. 🇺🇸 A well-informed electorate is a prerequisite to Democracy.—Thomas Jefferson"

71 likes, 4 comments - voteinorout on March 22, 2026: "#JaredKushner faces scrutiny as Oversight Democrats investigate whether his White House ties to #DonaldTrump are linked to foreign investment deals for his firm. #Politics #Ethics #Oversight⁠ ⁠ The statement says #JaredKushner, who served as a senior advisor during the Trump administration, is now seeking billions in funding for his private equity firm from foreign governments. Oversight Democrats say they are opening an investigation into whether those relationships raise conflicts of interest tied to his prior government role. The inquiry focuses on ethics, transparency, and whether former officials are leveraging public service connections for private financial gain.⁠ ⁠ —⁠ ⁠ As Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner received a Senior Advisor role at the White House. Now, he is using his relationship to the President to solicit billions of dollars from foreign governments for his private equity firm. Oversight Dems are opening an investigation into him. Follow @oversightdems for more.⁠ ⁠ Help this information get to more voters. 🇺🇸 A well-informed electorate is a prerequisite to Democracy.—Thomas Jefferson".

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hfrights.bsky.social 2d ago

Good thing this high-tech lab with a lockdown mechanism doesn't have cameras in the halls or anything. #FrightClub #DoubleBlind #Oversight

Kim Perales 2d ago

"Litigation matters.🚨#ICE was carrying out arrests so fast they💔couldn't even provide enough food, water, beds, & showers for people held at processing centers."
-A Reichlin-Melnick

"ICE🚨says it temporarily shut down its Baltimore holding cells to comply with a court order & has since reopened them.

The ack comes a week after🚨we reported the cells were emptied a day before a congressional #oversight visit."

#DHS #Detention #DeathCamps #Torture #NoKings #Protest #USPol
https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/national-politics/ice-baltimore-holding-rooms-temporary-shutdown-TQOLITXHDRDWXNQNZM54POPNVM/

Feds: ICE temporarily shut down Baltimore holding facility to comply with court order

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement temporarily closed its Baltimore holding cells after a federal judge ordered the agency to reduce overcrowding and ensure people detained there had their basic needs met.

The Banner

Voteinorout 🇺🇸4d ago

No oath, no recording, no transcript. Lawmakers say #PamBondi showed up behind closed doors instead of testifying under subpoena, and refused to clearly say if she would comply with the law. #Oversight #Congress #Accountability

The House Oversight Committee issued a bipartisan subpoena for Bondi to testify under oath as part of an investigation tied to Epstein related financial networks. Instead,... https://instagr.am/p/DWD_3p7lYZ7/

voteinorout on Instagram: "No oath, no recording, no transcript. Lawmakers say #PamBondi showed up behind closed doors instead of testifying under subpoena, and refused to clearly say if she would comply with the law. #Oversight #Congress #Accountability The House Oversight Committee issued a bipartisan subpoena for Bondi to testify under oath as part of an investigation tied to Epstein related financial networks. Instead, members were called into a closed door session with Deputy AG Todd Blanche that was not recorded or transcribed. Lawmakers say they repeatedly asked if she would testify under oath and did not get a clear answer. Tensions escalated when Rep. Summer Lee pressed Chairman James Comer on enforcing the subpoena, leading to a walkout. Attention now turns to a potential April 14 appearance under oath. — We just walked out on Pam Bondi and her outrageous lies. Here’s what happened. Follow @repyassansari for more. Help this information get to more voters. 🇺🇸 A well-informed electorate is a prerequisite to Democracy.—Thomas Jefferson"

43 likes, 0 comments - voteinorout on March 19, 2026: "No oath, no recording, no transcript. Lawmakers say #PamBondi showed up behind closed doors instead of testifying under subpoena, and refused to clearly say if she would comply with the law. #Oversight #Congress #Accountability The House Oversight Committee issued a bipartisan subpoena for Bondi to testify under oath as part of an investigation tied to Epstein related financial networks. Instead, members were called into a closed door session with Deputy AG Todd Blanche that was not recorded or transcribed. Lawmakers say they repeatedly asked if she would testify under oath and did not get a clear answer. Tensions escalated when Rep. Summer Lee pressed Chairman James Comer on enforcing the subpoena, leading to a walkout. Attention now turns to a potential April 14 appearance under oath. — We just walked out on Pam Bondi and her outrageous lies. Here’s what happened. Follow @repyassansari for more. Help this information get to more voters. 🇺🇸 A well-informed electorate is a prerequisite to Democracy.—Thomas Jefferson".

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Nonilex 4d ago

Sen #GaryPeters, the ranking #Democrat on the #Senate #HomelandSecurity Cmte, was more diplomatic than Paul, saying #DHS needs a “steady hand” following a year of controversies under Secy #KristiNoem.

“We need a DHS secretary who is committed to the rule of #law & who will protect & cooperate with independent #oversight, whether that’s from the inspector general or from members of #Congress,” Peters said in the confirmation hearing of Sen #MarkwayneMullin, who #Trump selected to replace Noem.

CBC Nova Scotia 5d ago

Halifax councillors concerned with loss of oversight when harbour bridges board dissolved
Some municipal councillors are concerned dissolving the board for the Halifax Harbour Bridges will mean less awareness of what is happening with the critical infrastructure, and political oversight to ensure key upgrades are made.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/halifax-councillors-concerned-with-loss-of-oversight-when-harbour-bridges-board-dissolved-9.7131120?cmp=rss

Nonilex 5d ago

This is pretty pointless. She never answers a question straight.

#House #Oversight chair issues #subpoena for Attorney General #PamBondi for deposition in #Epstein probe

#EpsteinFiles #Congress #DOJ #law #criminal #Trump #BestFriendsForever #rape #ChildSexCrimes #pedohilia #SexTrafficking #felon47 #RapistInChief #CoverUp
https://www.cnn.com/2026/03/17/politics/pam-bondi-subpoena-house-comer-epstein?cid=ios_app

House Oversight chair subpoenas Attorney General Pam Bondi for deposition in Epstein probe

House Oversight Chair James Comer on Tuesday issued a subpoena to Attorney General Pam Bondi to appear for a deposition on April 14 as part of the panel’s Jeffrey Epstein probe.

CNN