In an unexpected move, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has instructed scientists at one of its research offices to stop publishing new findings. According to two EPA employees who spoke anonymously, the sudden directive raises concerns about the future of environmental research within the agency.

Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries has accused Republican U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx of hiding something by scheduling a committee debate at 1 a.m. Despite the criticism, Foxx remains unwavering in her decision to proceed with the early morning meeting.

Three top Pentagon aides have united to express their deep disappointment over their sudden and “unconscionable” suspensions, challenging the internal leak investigation that led to their ouster. Accusing unnamed Pentagon officials of slandering their character, the trio questions the legitimacy of the probe.