Elections & Politics
- Congress
6 articles
Sort
House Oversight subpoenas Jeffrey Epstein estate
Lauren Peller, ABC News
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer issued a new subpoena to the estate of Jeffrey Epstein.
Aug 25, 2025, 9:32 PM
Democrats Say 97% Of Epstein Files Given To Congress Were Already Public
Zachary Folk, Forbes Staff, Zachary Folk, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/zacharyfolk/, Forbes
The Justice Department turned over more than 33,000 pages related to the case against the notorious financier after a subpoena from the House Oversight Committee.
Aug 23, 2025, 9:08 PM
Can Congress Stop Trump From Starting a War in Mexico?
Nick Turse, The Intercept
More than 30 human rights groups urge congressional leaders to block Trump’s attempt to target Mexican cartels. The post Can Congress Stop Trump From Starting a War in Mexico? appeared first on The Intercept.
Aug 15, 2025, 4:01 PM
What is the War Powers Act, and can it stop Trump from attacking Iran?
Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English
While the US Constitution gives Congress power to declare war, the reality is far more complicated.
Jun 19, 2025, 4:08 PM
Senate Republicans' changes to 'big beautiful bill' tee up clash with House
Barbara Sprunt, NPR
The highly anticipated text from the Senate is out — and it's already causing concern from GOP stakeholders in both chambers.
Jun 17, 2025, 10:15 PM
US senator introduces bill to curb Trump’s power to go to war with Iran
Ali Harb, Al Jazeera English
The measure by Democratic lawmaker Tim Kaine comes as foreign policy hawks call on US to join Israel in attacking Iran.
Jun 16, 2025, 4:35 PM