Mazie Hirono

U.S. Senate Democrats criticized the Department of Education's plan to transfer its special education programs and civil rights enforcement responsibilities to the Department of Health and Human Services and the Justice Department, respectively. Advocates and former officials expressed concerns about the potential negative impact on students with disabilities and civil rights protections.

U.S. Senate Democrats criticized the Department of Education's plan to transfer special education programs and civil rights enforcement to other agencies, a move part of President Donald Trump's efforts to dismantle the department. The transfers include moving special education programs to the Department of Health and Human Services and civil rights enforcement to the Justice Department, with Democrats arguing the Education Department is better equipped to handle these responsibilities.

U.S. Senate Democrats criticized the Department of Education's plan to transfer special education programs and civil rights enforcement to other agencies, arguing these moves undermine expertise and harm students with disabilities. The transfers, part of efforts to dismantle the Education Department, would shift responsibilities to the Department of Health and Human Services and the Justice Department.

U.S. Senate Democrats criticized the Department of Education's plan to transfer special education programs and civil rights enforcement to other agencies, calling it part of President Donald Trump's efforts to dismantle the department. Critics argue the Health and Human Services and Justice Departments lack expertise to manage these responsibilities, risking harm to students with disabilities and civil rights protections.

U.S. Senate Democrats criticized the Department of Education's plan to transfer special education programs and civil rights enforcement to other agencies, a move seen as part of President Donald Trump's efforts to dismantle the department. Critics argued the Health and Human Services and Justice Departments lack the expertise to handle these responsibilities, which include managing the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and investigating student discrimination complaints.

The Pentagon identified two U.S. service members killed in Iranian missile and drone attacks on a Jordanian military base, raising the total U.S. military deaths in the war with Iran to 17. President Trump and Hawaii Sen. Mazie Hirono expressed condolences, while U.S. Central Command launched airstrikes against Iranian targets. Another U.S. service member died in northern Iraq during a drone detonation.

Two U.S. service members, 1st Lt. Tyler James Feehan and Pvt. Isabella Gonzales, were killed in Iranian missile and drone attacks on a Jordanian military base, with another U.S. troop dying in Iraq from a downed drone detonation, raising total war-related deaths to 17. The U.S. responded with airstrikes against Iranian targets, while President Trump and officials expressed condolences and reiterated diplomatic openness.

Sen. Eric Schmitt criticized Sen. Mazie Hirono during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing over her concerns about the SCAM Act, which targets denaturalization of citizens convicted of fraud and other crimes. Hirono, a naturalized citizen, argued the bill imposes second-class citizenship on naturalized individuals, while Schmitt defended deporting criminals, including fraudsters and terrorists, under the legislation. The Trump administration highlighted anti-fraud efforts recovering billions in taxpayer funds.

Sen. Eric Schmitt criticized Sen. Mazie Hirono during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing over her opposition to the SCAM Act, which targets denaturalization of citizens convicted of fraud and crimes. Hirono, a naturalized citizen, argued the bill imposes second-class citizenship on naturalized individuals, while Schmitt defended deporting criminals who exploit the system. The Trump administration highlighted anti-fraud efforts recovering billions.

Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner faces mounting scrutiny over allegations including a Nazi tattoo, communist affiliations, and past misconduct. Republican senators criticize him openly while many Democratic senators avoid commenting, with some stating the decision should be left to Maine voters.

Republican senators are criticizing Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner over allegations including a Nazi tattoo, communist affiliations, and inappropriate behavior, while many Democratic senators avoid commenting. New York Times reports detail claims from ex-partners alleging harmful fantasies and awareness of the tattoo's Nazi symbolism.

Lawmakers demanded answers after the White House secured a $620 million Pentagon loan for Vulcan Elements, a startup linked to Donald Trump Jr. The intervention by Peter Navarro, a senior White House aide, raised concerns about corruption and biased use of taxpayer funds.

Senate Democrats led by Chuck Schumer and Mazie Hirono are demanding answers from FBI Director Kash Patel and the Department of Justice’s acting inspector general regarding Patel’s use of government resources for a 'VIP snorkel' trip in Hawaii. The inquiry focuses on whether Patel engaged in personal leisure activities using official resources.

US lawmakers are debating a proposal to suspend the federal gas tax as prices surge past $4 a gallon due to the conflict with Iran. Democrats blame President Donald Trump's handling of the Iran war for the price increase, while Republicans are split on the plan's effectiveness. The proposed suspension could slash gas prices by 18.4 cents per gallon.

US lawmakers are debating a proposal to suspend the federal gas tax due to rising prices amid conflict with Iran, with Democrats blaming President Trump for the price surge and Republicans split on the issue. Gas prices have climbed to an average of $4.51 a gallon. The suspension would potentially slash the cost of each gallon of gasoline by 18.4 cents.