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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
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
Rep. Steny Hoyer, the longest-serving House Democrat, to retire at the end of term
The Associated Press, NPR
The Democrat from Maryland is the longest-serving Democrat in Congress, and was once a rival to become House speaker. Hoyer will announce Thursday he is set to retire at the end of his term.
Jan 8, 2026, 6:27 AM
Trump to meet with House Republicans amid questions about Venezuela
Barbara Sprunt, NPR
President Trump is set to meet with House Republicans Tuesday at the Kennedy Center as lawmakers in both chambers are calling for more details on the recent operation in Venezuela.
Jan 6, 2026, 10:00 AM
US lawmakers react to attack on Venezuela, ‘capture’ of Nicolas Maduro
Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English
Donald Trump's allies defend actions against Venezuela as Democrats condemn lack of oversight from US Congress.
Jan 3, 2026, 4:36 PM
The Democrats Who Did Their Job In 2025
Walter Einenkel, Crooksandliars.com
Republicans have control over all three branches of government, but that doesn’t mean that Democrats haven’t been fighting back. Whether in media appearances or committee meetings, Democrats consistently highlighted the insidiousness—and incompetence—of the T…
Dec 27, 2025, 4:38 PM
House Democrats share new Epstein photos featuring Sergey Brin and Bill Gates
Jacob Shamsian,Madeline Berg, Business Insider
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee released new photos from Jeffrey Epstein's estate, including some showing him with powerful people.
Dec 18, 2025, 8:18 PM
FCC Boss Brendan Carr Showcases How He’s A Shameless Liar And Opportunist In Testimony Before Congress
Karl Bode, Techdirt
FCC boss Brendan Carr was dragged before Congress this week for some light questioning about his repeated, often-illegal abuses of FCC power. It was the first time the FCC has had to appear before Congress in five years, and the questioning, unsurprisingly, m…
Dec 18, 2025, 6:49 PM
Sen. Cruz threatens another shutdown unless restrictions on military flights are approved
STEPHEN GROVES and JOSH FUNK, Yahoo Entertainment
Republican Sen. Ted Cruz threatened Monday to hold up funding to keep the federal government open after the end of January if reforms don't pass by then to...
Dec 15, 2025, 9:16 PM
Dan Crenshaw is one of the most famous members of Congress. Now he faces his toughest primary yet.
James Osborne, Houston Chronicle
Redistricting has made Dan Crenshaw's district more conservative and teed up competitive challengers in the March 2026 primary.
Dec 15, 2025, 5:07 PM
Unreleased Epstein Photos Show People 'Engaged in Sexual Acts' and Victims in 'Compromising Positions,' Congressman Says
Bailey Richards, PEOPLE
Rep. Suhas Subramanyam confirmed that sex acts are depicted, while Rep. Robert Garcia stated that "some are very disturbing [images] of women and their...
Dec 13, 2025, 8:59 PM
Noem confronted about veteran in contentious hearing over deportations
Luke Barr, ABC News
During a congressional hearing, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem defending herself from Democrats who sharply questioned the Trump administration's hardline immigration actions.
Dec 12, 2025, 7:13 AM
Alabama congressman said he has made up his mind on second deadly boat strike
Mike Cason, AL.com
Rep. Mike Rogers chairs the House Armed Services Committee, which is investigating the strike off Venezuela.
Dec 10, 2025, 4:35 PM
Speaker Johnson pleads with Republicans to keep concerns private after tumultuous week
JOEY CAPPELLETTI, Yahoo Entertainment
House Speaker Mike Johnson is imploring his fellow Republicans to stop venting their frustrations in public and bring their complaints to him directly...
Dec 4, 2025, 10:25 PM
Amid growing bipartisan scrutiny of Pete Hegseth, Trump says he 'wouldn't have wanted … a second strike' on alleged Venezuelan drug boat survivors
Andrew Romano, Yahoo Entertainment
Military experts and lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have characterized the Sept. 2 attack as a possible "war crime."
Dec 1, 2025, 8:53 PM
White House confirms second strike on alleged drug boat survivors as lawmakers suggest it could be a war crime
Andrew Romano, Yahoo Entertainment
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has insisted that "current operations in the Caribbean are lawful."
Dec 1, 2025, 8:53 PM
Republican dissenters spark discharge petition clash with Johnson
Sudiksha Kochi, The Hill
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is staring down a potential political firestorm in the coming weeks as a few Republican dissenters aim to use a rare procedural ...
Dec 1, 2025, 11:00 AM
Indiana lawmakers in state House to convene session with redistricting top of mind
ISABELLA VOLMERT, Yahoo Entertainment
Indiana House members are expected to push forward Monday with redrawing the state’s congressional districts in Republicans’ favor, increasing pressure on...
Dec 1, 2025, 5:04 AM
US lawmakers demand answers over Hegseth Venezuela boat strike claims
BBC News
Concern over media reports that the US military carried out a second strike killing survivors on a suspected drug boat prompts a bipartisan inquiry.
Dec 1, 2025, 3:08 AM
Lawmakers voice support for congressional reviews of Trump's military strikes on boats
KEVIN FREKING, Yahoo Entertainment
Lawmakers from both parties said Sunday they support congressional reviews of U.S. military strikes against vessels suspected of smuggling drugs in the...
Nov 30, 2025, 6:49 PM
Powerful Republican Turns on Pentagon Pete’s ‘Kill’ Orders
Adam Downer, Daily Beast
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s alleged order to “kill” everyone aboard a suspected Venezuelan drug boat is slated to face intense oversight by the...
Nov 29, 2025, 4:37 PM
‘Get off YOUR a--’: Marjorie Taylor Greene explodes at MAGA loyalist demanding she stays in Congress
Rachel Cohen, nj.com
The Georgia congresswoman opted to not just seek reelection.
Nov 26, 2025, 5:37 PM
“Got to be kidding me”: Crockett roasts MTG over resignation
Alex Galbraith, Salon
The Texas congresswoman clowned Greene for being unable to "take the heat."
Nov 23, 2025, 9:06 PM
What Marjorie Taylor Greene’s feud with Trump is really about
Christian Paz, Vox
Editor’s note, November 22, 2025, 9:06 AM ET: On November 21, Marjorie Taylor Greene announced that she would resign from Congress in January. President Donald Trump responded by saying it was “great news for the country.” This article was originally publishe…
Nov 22, 2025, 3:56 PM