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'Serious moment': Reactions pour in from Congress after Trump strikes Iran
Tom Liddy, Abcnews.com
In the wake of the "massive" strikes on Iran by the U.S. and Israel Saturday, members of Congress have begun weighing in on the situation.
Feb 28, 2026, 11:35 AM
Hillary Clinton calls for Trump to testify at US House Epstein hearing
Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English
The former secretary of state accused the Republican-led panel of seeking to protect political allies in probe.
Feb 26, 2026, 7:15 PM
How Democrats reorganized their State of the Union resistance
Christian Paz, Vox
When President Donald Trump addressed Congress a year ago, the Democrats seemed to be, as the meme would have it, “in disarray.” They were lambasted for their disorganized responses to Trump — remember those little ping-pong paddles? But things were differen…
Feb 25, 2026, 2:33 PM
Being MAGA Means Never Resigning, Even When Your Alleged Affair Turns Deadly
Jim Vorel, Jezebel
Texts continue to illustrate the alleged affair between Tony Gonzales and a married staffer, who later committed suicide.
Feb 25, 2026, 11:56 AM
Utah’s Supreme Court rejects appeal to overturn congressional map with Democratic-leaning district
Associated Press, Yahoo Entertainment
Utah’s Supreme Court rejected on Friday an appeal by Republican lawmakers and left in place a congressional map that gives Democrats a high chance of picking...
Feb 21, 2026, 6:54 AM
What's next after House rebukes Trump's tariffs on Canada?
Max Zahn, Abcnews.com
The anti-tariff House vote will likely prove symbolic, since the measure faces challenging odds in the Senate and a potential veto from Trump, analysts said.
Feb 13, 2026, 10:06 AM
“This is unprecedented”: Bondi’s conduct in hearing draws ire of lawmakers and legal scholars
Garrett Owen, Salon
Bondi may have lied under oath and had documents detailing the search history of lawmakers
Feb 13, 2026, 12:42 AM
Bondi faces lawmaker grilling over Epstein files, targeting of Trump foes
Luke Barr, Abcnews.com
In a rare appearance on Capitol Hill, Attorney General Pam Bondi testifies Wednesday amid multiple controversies before the House Judiciary Committee.
Feb 11, 2026, 3:21 PM
Six men named in US Congress: Why is so much redacted in the Epstein files?
Yashraj Sharma, Al Jazeera English
US congressman names six men whose names were redacted in the Epstein files, including a US billionaire and Dubai CEO.
Feb 11, 2026, 1:19 PM
Democrats reject GOP counterproposal on ICE changes as shutdown deadline nears
Allison Pecorin, ABC News
Details of the GOP counteroffer have not been made public.
Feb 10, 2026, 4:57 PM
What to know about the congressional fight over ICE restrictions
John Parkinson, ABC News
Democrats say they're unified in forcing the issue amid public backlash.
Feb 5, 2026, 12:36 AM
US Supreme Court rejects challenge to California redistricting effort
Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English
Redrawing of electoral maps along partisan lines taken in response to similar measures in Republican-led states.
Feb 4, 2026, 10:26 PM
Congress faces tight deadline to fund DHS. And, Ryan Routh faces sentencing
Brittney Melton, NPR
Congress ended the shutdown, but now faces a tight deadline to fund the Department of Homeland Security. And, the man convicted of attempting to assassinate Trump faces sentencing today.
Feb 4, 2026, 12:59 PM
Jeffries: DHS should be 'dramatically reformed' after Dems delay funding bill
Ford McCracken, ABC News
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said his caucus would meet Sunday afternoon to determine how it would proceed on funding for DHS.
Feb 1, 2026, 5:42 PM
DC Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton is ending her reelection campaign for Congress
The Associated Press, NPR
The 18-term delegate for the District of Columbia in Congress and a veteran of the Civil Rights Movement has filed paperwork to end her campaign for reelection.
Jan 26, 2026, 7:03 AM
Congress doesn’t seem to know if the TikTok deal complies with its law
Lauren Feiner, The Verge
TikTok finally closed a deal meant to bring it into compliance with the law that should have banned it a year ago, and the lawmakers who passed that law still don't seem to know what's going on. The company announced Tuesday that its US service is now part of…
Jan 23, 2026, 10:08 PM
WATCH: Clintons' contempt of Congress resolutions advance out of House committee
ABC News
The House Oversight Committee voted to advance resolutions to hold Bill and Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress for failing to comply with their subpoenas relating to Jeffrey Epstein.
Jan 22, 2026, 2:46 AM
Ghislaine Maxwell agrees to testify before US Congress in Epstein probe
BBC News
The convicted sex trafficker has previously said she would decline to answer questions unless she is granted immunity.
Jan 21, 2026, 8:15 PM
House Republicans set to move forward with holding Clintons in contempt of Congress
John Parkinson, Lauren Peller, Fritz Farrow, James Hill, ABC News
House Republicans continue their Epstein probe – voting on resolutions to hold the Clintons in contempt of Congress for failing to comply with committee subpoenas.
Jan 21, 2026, 10:16 AM
House Republicans are investigating Jan. 6. NPR fact-checked the first hearing
Tom Dreisbach, NPR
A Republican-led congressional subcommittee is leading a new investigation into the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol. Do their claims add up?
Jan 16, 2026, 10:00 AM
WATCH: Oversight Committee will 'hold both Clintons in criminal contempt of Congress'
ABC News
House Oversight Chair James Comer said the panel plans to move forward with contempt of Congress proceedings against the Clintons after they defied subpoenas for depositions in the Epstein probe.
Jan 14, 2026, 7:06 PM
Jack Smith to publicly testify before House Judiciary Committee
Lauren Peller, ABC News
Former special counsel Jack Smith will testify publicly later this month before the GOP-led House Judiciary Committee, Chairman Jim Jordan announced late Monday.
Jan 13, 2026, 3:34 AM
Schumer, Jeffries Refuse to Join Democrats’ Growing Calls to Slash ICE Spending
Conor Gallagher, Nakedcapitalism.com
“I just don’t understand how we provide votes for a bill that funds the extent of the depravity,” says one senator.
Jan 11, 2026, 10:00 AM
WATCH: Senate advances war powers resolution to rein in President Trump on Venezuela
ABC News
The Senate on Thursday advanced a war powers resolution that would block Trump's use of U.S. armed forces in Venezuela unless authorized by Congress.
Jan 10, 2026, 3:35 PM