congressional

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Vandervelden in court filings argued that overruns in the Fed’s headquarters renovation raised the “specter of fraud” and that “possible discrepancies” in Powell’s congressional testimony raised the “specter of false statements.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

She ended by calling for public congressional hearings for Epstein survivors to testify to uncover the truth.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Sen. Adam Schiff — one of Swalwell’s most significant backers — joined an exodus of congressional lawmakers withdrawing their support.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, laid out American concerns during a congressional hearing in September 2025.

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026

In private talks with Republican congressional leaders, Nixon hinted at his military plans.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin