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Jordan: FBI Has ‘Refocused’ Away From ‘Targeting Citizens for Their Beliefs’

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This week, FBI Director Kash Patel appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee and House Judiciary Committee, sparking headlines for fiery exchanges as he defended the bureau from Democrats’ attacks. On Wednesday, Patel appeared before House members, during which House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, had his own memorable moments. During his opening statement at Wednesday’s hearing, Jordan focused in part on how the FBI under then-Director Christopher Wray had been targeting Catholics as well as parents at local school board meetings. Jordan remarked that Patel had “ended the weaponization of…

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From Director Vought to A-11 update, OMB minimizing GAO’s role

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The Office of Management and Budget is making its feelings known about the Government Accountability Office publicly and in regulations. Russ Vought, OMB’s director, said yesterday that GAO, like other independent agencies, doesn’t have a place in overseeing the executive branch. “We are not big fans of GAO. They are a quasi-legislative independent entity. Again, something that shouldn’t exist,” Vought said during a speech at the National Conservatism Conference. Office of Management and Budget director Russell Vought. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib) Prior to the speech, OMB also made its stance about…

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Recap: Families First Actions From Coast to Coast

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We rallied. We created art. We gathered thousands of pounds of food and other donations for our communities. But most importantly, we built community. Tens of thousands of individuals showed up at hundreds of events across the country on Saturday to set the record straight: Our families must come first, not billionaire tax breaks. The day of action on July 26 included 220-plus community events around the country. The events were peaceful and reminded the country that we are not giving up on our families.  Family First Day of Action…

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