Friday

17-04-2026 Vol 19

Category: Congress

House assumes ‘heightened security’ posture as US strikes Iran

The House is toughening its security as the U.S. continues its war with Iran. In a Monday letter to House offices, House Sergeant at Arms William McFarland said, “There...

Judge restores lawmakers’ unfettered access to ICE detention facilities

It was U.S. District Judge Jia Cobb's third time blocking or limiting DHS's efforts to prevent unannounced lawmaker visits.

Fetterman needles Democrats over Iran strikes opposition

With lawmakers slated to decide whether to rein in President Donald Trump’s military operations in Iran, most Democrats have rallied behind the measure. But Fetterman, who is breaking from...

Capitol agenda: Trump’s Iran gamble hits the Hill

President Donald Trump’s expanding assault on Iran is poised to pass its first political test on Capitol Hill this week, despite emerging economic fallout and his own warning about...

Trump is causing a midterm headache for this New Jersey congressmember

The purchase of a warehouse for immigration detention and a funding fight over rail tunnel puts the vulnerable Tom Kean Jr. in a bind.

Tony Gonzales created a mess for GOP leaders. They’re counting on voters to do the cleanup.

The embattled Texas Republican could see his House career end in Tuesday’s primary. But his colleagues aren’t eager to see a quick exit.

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.

‘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.

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.

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...