congressional

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The disasters led to congressional hearings, with irate lawmakers demanding answers, and to leadership shake-ups at the aviation company.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

Pete Hegseth, the president’s secretary of Defense, defended the effort at a congressional hearing Wednesday, telling lawmakers that the United States was “absolutely” winning the war.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026

"There has been no exchange of fire between United States Forces and Iran since April 7, 2026," Trump said in letters to congressional leaders, adding that the hostilities "have terminated".

From Barron's • May 2, 2026

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth also argued before a congressional hearing on Thursday that the clock had paused on the deadline to seek legislators' approval.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

Garfield pledged to use his congressional experience with the country's finances to keep the economy strong and to prevent wasteful government spending.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow