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THEAMERICANCONSERVATIVE (Joseph Addington) - Jay Clayton Sworn in as Director of National Intelligence

State of the Union: He takes over from acting DNI Bill Pulte. The post Jay Clayton Sworn in as Director of National Intelligence appeared first on The American Conservative .

Jay Clayton was sworn in Monday as director of national intelligence, taking over the position from Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte, who was serving as the acting intelligence chief. In a speech following the ceremony, Clayton promised that “the safety and security of the American people will be our North Star” and declared that he would ensure “the vital work of our [intelligence community] is never weaponized for political motives.”  Clayton previously served as U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York and chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission from 2017 to 2020. He will be the ninth Senate-confirmed director of national intelligence, filling the post vacated by Tulsi Gabbard, who resigned…Open

YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - Ohio ‘House of Horrors’: Reporter says defendants may not grasp what they did wrong

LA Magazine reporter Lauren Conlin joins "Jesse Weber Live" for a breakdown of the Ohio “House of Horrors” case, where four members of the Siders family face felony charges after 16 children were found living in filthy, neglected conditions. Conlin says the defense may be leaning less on guilt and more on a lack of understanding — telling Weber "these people don't think they did anything wrong." "Jesse Weber Live" brings a fresh, fast-paced, and often unexpected take on the day’s headlines, diving into the biggest stories through the lens of legal expertise.

YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - College sports bill with sweeping NCAA changes on Senate agenda | Morning in America

College athletes could see major changes if Congress passes a bipartisan bill known as the Protect College Sports Act. The Senate has moved the ball on the legislation but hasn't reached the end zone yet. NewsNation's Brooke Shafer reports. Start your day with "Morning in America," NewsNation's live three-hour national morning newscast hosted by Markie Martin. Weekdays starting at 6a/5C. #MorningInAmerica NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.

NEWSCATS (MeighTimbol) - The World’s Most Dangerous Chokepoints: Why Straits Like Hormuz and the Red Sea Matter

Reported by: Cherry Meigh TimbolNews Content Editor Published August 6 , 2026 A handful of narrow maritime passages control a significant portion of the world’s energy supplies, trade routes, and military movements. Known as strategic [...]

AXIOS (Adriel Bettelheim) - Senate panel holds Fauci in contempt over refusal to answer COVID-19 questions

A Senate panel voted Thursday to hold Anthony Fauci in contempt for repeatedly declining to answer questions last week from lawmakers investigating the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic. Why it matters: Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) has said he will refer the contempt resolution to the Department of Justice for possible prosecution. - That could set up a legal clash, since former President Biden preemptively pardoned Fauci before leaving office. The big picture: The 8-5 vote by the Senate Homeland Security Committee is just one of the ways Republicans are turning up the heat on Fauci. - Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) said a subcommittee has obtained the phone Fauci used during the pandemic — providing a potential new flood of revelations after…

How did Anthony Fauci respond to Senator Rand Paul's questioning during the hearing?
During the hearing, Fauci claimed that Senator Rand Paul has an "unhinged obsession" with him and was attempting to elicit statements that could lead to public pledges to imprison him.
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What specific topics were Republicans investigating when Anthony Fauci declined to answer questions?
Republicans accused Fauci of attempting to evade questions concerning government-funded studies in China and "gain of function" research, which has been used to support the theory that the COVID-19 pandemic originated from a lab leak.
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What evidence have Republicans obtained in the investigation involving Anthony Fauci?
Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) stated that a subcommittee has obtained the phone that Fauci used during the pandemic, which follows the committee's previous release of his diary.
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What is the legal situation regarding Anthony Fauci's potential prosecution following the Senate contempt vote?
Senator Rand Paul (R-Ky.) stated he will refer the contempt resolution to the Department of Justice for possible prosecution. However, this may result in a legal clash because former President Biden preemptively pardoned Fauci before leaving office for actions taken during his time leading the nation's infectious disease efforts.
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Why did a Senate panel vote to hold Anthony Fauci in contempt?
The Senate Homeland Security Committee voted 8-5 on a Thursday to hold Anthony Fauci in contempt because he repeatedly declined to answer questions during a hearing held the previous week regarding the investigation into the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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