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James Mattis Calls for US Military to Be More Lethal at Defense Secretary Confirmation Hearing
President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of defense, retired General James “Mad Dog” Mattis, testified Thursday at his confirmation hearing.
Do Exxon’s Climate Denial and “Trail of Carnage” on Human Rights Make Tillerson Unfit for State Department?
Tillerson refused to answer questions about the oil giant's long history of denying the science of climate change.
Did Trump’s Defense Secretary Nominee James Mattis Commit War Crimes in Iraq?
President-elect Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary, James “Mad Dog” Mattis, faces his Senate confirmation hearing.
Will Obama Grant Clemency to Puerto Rican Independence Activist Oscar López Rivera?
Congressmember Luis Gutiu00e9rrez says he has lobbied for clemency on behalf of activist Oscar Lu00f3pez Rivera, but has not received a strong response.
Rep. Luis Gutiérrez on Why He Will Not Attend Trump Inauguration and Will Instead Join Women’s March
Democratic Congressmember Luis Gutiu00e9rrez discusses why he will not be attending the presidential inauguration of Donald Trump.
Florida Prepares to Expand Gun Rights After Second Mass Shooting in Six Months
Lawmakers prepare to consider legislation to loosen prohibitions on firearms.
New Exposé Uncovers SEAL Team 6’s Ghastly Trail of Atrocities, Mutilations, Killings
There is a darker side of the group best known for killing Osama bin Laden.
Senate to Begin Confirmation Hearings for Wealthiest Cabinet in US History Despite Lack of Vetting
A barrage of Senate confirmation hearings is set to begin Tuesday.
Repeal and Run? Republicans Move to Axe Obamacare, but What Will Replacement Look Like?
Republicans in the newly sworn-in 115th Congress are moving swiftly to repeal the Affordable Care Act.
How the Department of Energy Incentivized Executives at Hanford to Sweep a Plutonium Leak Under the Rug
This is the forth segment in a 15-part mini-series titled, “Nuclear Power in Our World.”