Friday

05-06-2026 Vol 19

Category: Congress

Congress’ Epstein probe raises a thorny question: Who counts as a victim?

Sarah Kellen, Jeffrey Epstein’s onetime assistant, told prosecutors she was a victim. Now lawmakers wonder if she should be treated as an accomplice.

Why Democrats’ New York gerrymander won’t be as aggressive as the GOP’s efforts

Empire State Democrats aren't interested in targeting districts previously protected by the Voting Rights Act.

Republicans clash over policy wishlist as they seek to boost their midterm message

Many GOP lawmakers are pressing for another budget reconciliation bill that could help address voters’ affordability concerns.

Lutnick admits to having prolonged ties to Epstein in closed-door interview

The Commerce Secretary sat for a transcribed interview with the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee as part of the panel’s Jeffrey Epstein investigation.

Another House Republican is under the microscope for alleged sexual misconduct

Some senior GOP lawmakers have been concerned for months about accusations surrounding Rep. Chuck Edwards.

Trump ballroom project security funding included in $72B GOP enforcement bill

The party-line measure is on track to be enacted by the end of the month.

House sexual harassment payouts exceeded $300,000

The secret settlements ended in 2018, but new data indicated they were more extensive than previously known.

Investigate them or shame them? Inside the debate over how to deal with creeps in Congress

The resignations of Tony Gonzales and Eric Swalwell have put a new spotlight on an old problem.

Republicans’ faith in Mike Johnson is fading fast

A chaotic week has heightened grumbling about the embattled speaker's leadership style.

Anthropic, OpenAI back Warner-Budd workforce data bill

Support from industry heavy-hitters is a good sign for a bipartisan framework.