Category: Congress
October 22, 2025
Congress
Crockett weighing Texas Senate run
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) is “strongly” considering running for Senate, she said on Wednesday, raising the prospect of adding yet another marquee name to what is already a crowded...
October 22, 2025
Congress
Capitol agenda: Ingrassia reveals the GOP’s red line
The collapse of Paul Ingrassia’s Office of Special Counsel nomination is exposing an exasperated Senate GOP, where even the MAGA faithful can be pushed only so far by a...
October 22, 2025
Congress
The Senate has met a problem even a ‘gang’ can’t solve
There are no signs that informal bipartisan talks are anywhere close to ending what is now the second-longest shutdown in U.S. history.
October 21, 2025
Congress
Arizona attorney general sues Mike Johnson for failing to seat Adelita Grijalva
“Constitutional rights cannot be used as a bargaining chip,” Kris Mayes wrote.
October 21, 2025
Congress
Schumer, Jeffries reach out to Donald Trump as shutdown grinds on
The top congressional Democrats contacted President Donald Trump on Tuesday to request a meeting as the shutdown drags into a fourth week. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said in...
October 21, 2025
Congress
Jordan calls on DOJ to prosecute ex-CIA Director Brennan
House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan is asking the Justice Department to prosecute former CIA director John Brennan for allegedly lying to Congress more than two years ago. It’s the...
October 21, 2025
Congress
Vulnerable House Republicans press Johnson on Obamacare subsidies
Thirteen vulnerable Republicans are urging Speaker Mike Johnson to “immediately turn our focus” to extending Obamacare subsidies after the government reopens. The group, led by GOP Reps. Jen Kiggans...
October 21, 2025
Congress
Johnson says he won’t block a floor vote to release the Epstein files
Speaker Mike Johnson said in an interview Tuesday morning he would allow a floor vote on a bipartisan bill compelling the full release of the Jeffrey Epstein files —...
October 21, 2025
Congress
Trump-pardoned Jan. 6 rioter arrested for allegedly threatening to kill Jeffries
Jeffries praised state and federal authorities for apprehending the suspect.
October 21, 2025
Congress
John Thune casts doubt on hearing for Trump nominee who sent racist texts
Senate Majority Leader John Thune signaled Tuesday that President Donald Trump's embattled nominee to lead the Office of Special Counsel should not go forward with a confirmation hearing later...