Category: Congress
January 16, 2025
Congress
Senate Democrats circulating memo alleging Bessent tax dodges
The memo called out millions of dollars in losses Treasury Secretary nominee Scott Bessent claimed related to his investment in a conservative publishing house, among other issues.
January 16, 2025
Congress
JD Vance hosts $250k-a-plate fundraiser in Palm Beach
Vice president-elect JD Vance hosted a who’s who of Trump-world types Wednesday at a ritzy, $250,000-a-plate fundraiser in Palm Beach, Florida, according to a person who attended the event...
January 16, 2025
Congress
Trump’s pick for budget chief echoes his ‘power of the purse’ dreams
The president-elect's nominee for White House budget director reiterated that Trump believes law protecting Congress’ funding power is unconstitutional.
January 15, 2025
Congress
DOE nominee Wright: Climate change is a global challenge
President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Energy Department, Chris Wright, said Wednesday he supported increasing global access to oil and gas — even as he acknowledged that fossil...
January 15, 2025
Congress
Ramaswamy and DeWine met to discuss Ohio Senate appointment
The DOGE co-leader previously took himself out of the running for the post.
January 15, 2025
Congress
‘Everything’s on the table’: Jordan mulls calling Jack Smith to Judiciary
House Judiciary Committee chair Jim Jordan says he is mulling whether to call Jack Smith, the special counsel who led the federal investigations into President-elect Donald Trump, to testify...
January 15, 2025
Congress
Watch: Senators grill Pam Bondi at attorney general confirmation hearing
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January 15, 2025
Congress
Google CEO to attend inauguration
Google CEO Sundar Pichai will join the growing list of tech executives sitting on the dais as President-elect Donald Trump is sworn into office on Monday, according to a...
January 15, 2025
Congress
Johnson removes Mike Turner as Intel chair
The Ohio Republican has been an outspoken advocate for Ukraine funding and other hawkish national security stances.
January 15, 2025
Congress
GOP to California: Build back better
Republicans coalesce around putting policy strings on federal wildfire aid.