Category: Congress
September 02, 2025
Congress
Congress is back. They have more to deal with than a potential shutdown.
Crime, stock trading and the Jeffrey Epstein files could make this a tricky month on Capitol Hill.
September 02, 2025
Congress
Congress hankers for closure in funding war with Trump. SCOTUS is slow to deliver.
The Supreme Court may not rule on the legality of the Trump administration’s refusal to spend federal cash until next year — if at all.
September 02, 2025
Congress
Rep. Jerry Nadler announces retirement, citing Biden’s loss
The 78-year-old New York Democrat has served in Congress since 1992.
August 29, 2025
Congress
White House declares $4.9B in foreign aid unilaterally canceled in end-run around Congress’ funding power
The administration is setting up clash with Capitol Hill over its use of the "pocket rescission."
August 28, 2025
Congress
Bondi, Patel to testify before Congress amid Epstein fallout
The attorney general and FBI director are expected to face fierce questioning by Democrats and some Republicans over the DOJ’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case.
August 28, 2025
Congress
RFK Jr. will testify before Senate panel next week
The Finance Committee hearing was in the works before Wednesday’s CDC shakeup.
August 28, 2025
Congress
Mark Teixeira, former MLB All Star, kicks off Texas House campaign
Teixeira was a superstar on the diamond, going yard 409 times in a career saw him play for four big league outfits, including the Texas Rangers and New York...
August 27, 2025
Congress
Republicans scratch their heads over Trump’s ‘comprehensive’ crime bill
The president said Wednesday there would be “more to follow” amid preliminary talks on Capitol Hill.
August 27, 2025
Congress
Justice Department asks Supreme Court to allow Trump to withhold foreign aid
The solicitor general argues that only Congress has the authority to challenge impoundment of federal money.
August 25, 2025
Congress
Grassley defends ‘blue slips’ amid latest Trump criticism
The Judiciary Committee chair, and his fellow Republicans, have so far brushed off pressure from the president to nix the long-standing practice.