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Senate Doge Caucus Chair Joni Ernst says the only federal agency to never pass an audit is the Pentagon, and that needs to change.

The Iowa Republican introducing the Reviewing Every Check and Each Invoice Purchasing Troops Supplies Receipts Act.

requiring the Pentagon to pass an audit by 2028.

The legislation would direct the Department of War to use AI technology, which the senator says would save money by reducing the reliance on costly consultants.

The military receives nearly a trillion dollars in funding a year and has come under criticism from both parties for years over whether that money has been spent effectively.

On Capitol Hill, Ryan Schmelz, Fox News.

At the 62nd Munich Security Conference in Germany, progressive congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez warning...

The New York Congresswoman is one of several Democrats to call President Trump a fascist.

She's seen as a possible 2028 presidential contender, but is also being encouraged to primary New York senior senator, minority leader Chuck Schumer.

In Washington, Ryan Schmelz, Fox News.

Coast Guard Vice Admiral Thomas Allen tells the House Appropriations Committee if funding runs out after Friday's deadline, members of the Coast Guard could soon miss paychecks, causing significant hardships.

The hearing focusing on the impacts of a potential shutdown on DHS.

Congress is currently negotiating a deal to fund the department while reforming immigration enforcement, which is a key sticking point for House and Senate Democrats.

On Capitol Hill, Ryan Schmelz, Fox News.

Several lawmakers have gone to the Department of Justice to look at the unredacted Epstein files.

Attorney General Pam Bondi is set to testify before the House Judiciary Committee as the DOJ has released numerous files with redactions and will take questions from lawmakers.

Democratic Caucus Vice Chair Ted Lieu is encouraging anyone in the Epstein files whose name is redacted to come forward now.

Some lawmakers are encouraging the Trump administration to not grant clemency to Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell, who's currently serving a 20-year prison sentence.

On Capitol Hill, Ryan Schmelz, Fox News.

Several lawmakers have gone to the Department of Justice to look at the unredacted Epstein files.