Asian Spectator

Times Advertising

Is Congress on a witch hunt? 5 ways to judge whether oversight hearings are legitimate or politicized

  • Written by Claire Leavitt, Assistant Professor of Government, Smith College
Is Congress on a witch hunt? 5 ways to judge whether oversight hearings are legitimate or politicizedCongressional staffers stand beneath a monitor showing House Oversight and Accountability Committee Chair James Comer, R-Ky., in a hearing, July 19, 2023. AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite

Since Republicans regained the majority in the House of Representatives in the 2022 midterm elections, they have initiated a flurry of investigations. Among their...

More Articles ...

  1. What happens if someone dies in space?
  2. Hiroshima attack marks its 78th anniversary – its lessons of unnecessary mass destruction could help guide future nuclear arms talks
  3. Trans youth are significantly more likely to attempt suicide when gender dysphoria is met with conversion therapy than with hormone treatment
  4. Tourists search for Mount Sinai in Saudi Arabia – but does a geographical location for pivotal Bible event even exist?
  5. Niger coup: Military takeover is a setback for democracy and US interests in West Africa
  6. Sinead O'Connor was once seen as a sacrilegious rebel, but her music and life were deeply infused with spiritual seeking
  7. Millions across the world live with low back pain, but addressing major risk factors like smoking, obesity and workplace ergonomics could curb the trend, research shows
  8. Why Dunkin' and Lego rebrands succeeded – but X missed the mark
  9. As suicides rise in the US, the 988 hotline offers hope – but most Americans aren't aware of it
  10. Trump faces additional charges – 4 essential reads to understand the case against him for hoarding classified documents

Magazine

Why Contractors Suction Hose Solutions Are Essential For Heavy-Duty Fluid Handling

In industries where materials move as relentlessly as time itself, equipment must match that intensity. Whether on construction sites, agricultural operations, or large-scale industrial setups, flui...

Aksi seksisme di ruang digital memiliki pola tersendiri yang bisa kita pahami

Seksime di internet sering kali dianggap sepele karena dianggap sekadar komentar-komentar buruk maupun lelucon yang kasar yang sayangnya kerap dimaklumi sebagai candaan semata. Namun, apa yang tampakn...

Bukan hanya pemilik mobil mewah, dampak kenaikan harga BBM nonsubsidi bakal dirasakan semua orang

● Para pengguna pertamax turbo dan solar nonsubsidi harus gigit jari karena kenaikan harganya sangat tinggi.● Kenaikan harga ini seolah hanya berdampak pada kalangan menengah ke atas.χ...