Category: Congress
January 08, 2026
Congress
Lawmakers request court-appointed official to oversee the Epstein files release
The bipartisan duo that spearheaded efforts to force the Justice Department to release the Jeffrey Epstein files is now asking a federal judge to appoint an official to oversee...
January 08, 2026
Congress
House fails to override Trump vetoes
The House voted Thursday not to overturn a pair of vetoes President Donald Trump made to legislation on a Colorado water pipeline and a Florida flood control project —...
January 08, 2026
Congress
House passes three-bill spending package with weeks left to avoid a shutdown
The Senate is expected to take up the so-called “minibus” next week.
January 08, 2026
Congress
Trump rages about Republicans backing war powers resolution: ‘Should never be elected to office again’
President Donald Trump lashed out at the five Republican senators who voted to advance legislation that would constrain his war powers in Venezuela on Thursday. The GOP lawmakers —...
January 08, 2026
Congress
The 5 Republicans who voted against Trump on Venezuela
Five Senate Republicans joined with Democratic lawmakers in a surprise rebuke of President Donald Trump Thursday, voting to advance legislation that would force the commander in chief to seek...
January 08, 2026
Congress
Insurer CEOs testifying before House health subcommittee Jan. 22
House Republicans are summoning top health insurance executives to testify on Capitol Hill this month as part of a broader effort to examine health care costs, a move that...
January 08, 2026
Congress
Steny Hoyer, announcing his retirement, says he’s ‘deeply concerned’ about the House
In an emotional nine-minute-long speech, Maryland Rep. Steny Hoyer said goodbye to the institution where he has spent over four decades — and expressed fears for its future. The...
January 08, 2026
Congress
Marco Rubio left the Senate. But he’s still part of the club.
The secretary of State has used his old relationships to help sell the administration’s audacious strategy for the Americas.
January 08, 2026
Congress
Steny Hoyer set to announce retirement from Congress
The former second-ranking House Democrat has held his seat since 1981.
January 08, 2026
Congress
House Oversight panel to issue more subpoenas in Epstein case
The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee will subpoena Les Wexner, the longtime friend and client of Jeffrey Epstein, along with two men who worked for the late convicted...