Category: Congress
February 28, 2026
Congress
Congressional Iran votes take on new weight after Trump strikes
While the House and Senate are unlikely to restrain the president, bipartisan backers of the legislative branch’s war powers want to put lawmakers on the record.
February 28, 2026
Congress
‘Acts of war unauthorized by Congress’: Trump’s congressional critics denounce Iran strikes
"We can support the democracy movement and the Iranian people without sending our troops to die," says Sen. Ruben Gallego.
February 28, 2026
Congress
Serious investigation or ‘clown show’? Clintons’ closed testimonies on Epstein leave room for disagreement
Democrats say the depositions pave the way for slapping Trump with a subpoena. Republicans say they point to his exoneration.
February 27, 2026
Congress
House Oversight chair: Bill Clinton punts question to committee on whether Trump should testify in Epstein probe
Former President Bill Clinton told members of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee that it’s “for you to decide” whether to call up current President Donald Trump to...
February 27, 2026
Congress
FEMA taps billions for disasters, warning Democrats of ‘dire’ shutdown impact
The Trump administration spent more than half of the balance in the nation’s disaster relief fund this week, pointing to that dwindling aid as means to pressure Democrats into...
February 27, 2026
Congress
Bill Clinton says in opening statement he had ‘no idea’ about Epstein’s crimes
Bill Clinton plans to testify that he did nothing wrong and had “no idea” about the crimes Jeffrey Epstein was committing — nor did he see anything that “ever...
February 27, 2026
Congress
Bill Clinton takes his turn in House Oversight’s hot seat
Members of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee are gearing up to spend hours today grilling former President Bill Clinton about his relationship with the late convicted sex...
February 27, 2026
Congress
Trump administration delivers latest DHS funding offer
The White House made a new Homeland Security funding proposal to congressional Democrats late Thursday as a partial shutdown of the sprawling department enters its third week. The two...
February 27, 2026
Congress
Democrats say they have the votes to subpoena Lutnick in Epstein probe
Democrats on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee have the votes to force Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to testify before their panel about his relationship with convicted sex...
February 27, 2026
Congress
Capitol agenda: Democrats’ affordability agenda TBD
House Democrats are hoping to solidify their legislative agenda on affordability as midterm campaigning starts to heat up. So far, they don’t know what’s in it. But lawmakers have...