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Gillibrand Presses HUD on Homelessness; FBI Chief Sues Atlantic

5/15/2026

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Senator Kirsten Gillibrand confronted HUD Secretary Scott Turner over rising homelessness, citing homeless children and demanding current figures.
Scott Turner said the 43-day government shutdown delayed the latest point-in-time homelessness report and pledged new strategies despite record homelessness.
FBI Director Kash Patel denied under oath allegations of excessive drinking and absenteeism, called the reports baseless, and filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic.

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Senator Kirsten Gillibrand confronted HUD Secretary Scott Turner over rising homelessness, citing homeless children and demanding current figures.
Scott Turner said the 43-day government shutdown delayed the latest point-in-time homelessness report and pledged new strategies despite record homelessness.
FBI Director Kash Patel denied under oath allegations of excessive drinking and absenteeism, called the reports baseless, and filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic.