Mazie Hirono

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.