Category: Congress
December 19, 2025
Congress
Jack Smith’s lawyers ask Jordan for open hearing after closed-door testimony
The former special counsel’s attorneys also want the full videotape of Smith’s deposition to be released.
December 19, 2025
Congress
House Democrats assert themselves as Republicans struggle to set agenda
Under Hakeem Jeffries, the minority party has kept GOP leaders on the back foot since September.
December 18, 2025
Congress
Loudermilk looks to early 2026 for first Jan. 6 hearing
The new Republican-led subcommittee investigating the events around the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol will have its first hearing next month, panel Chair Barry Loudermilk said Thursday....
December 18, 2025
Congress
House passes major GOP-led permitting overhaul after late drama
The House passed bipartisan legislation by a 221-196 vote Thursday aimed at overhauling federal permitting reviews in a bid to accelerate the construction of new energy and infrastructure projects...
December 18, 2025
Congress
‘No path’ for another GOP party-line bill, Ways and Means chair says
House Ways and Means Chair Jason Smith is swatting down his some of his colleagues' hopes for a party-line policy bill next year, even as Speaker Mike Johnson publicly...
December 18, 2025
Congress
Johnson, Steil brief lawmakers on new plan to address insider trading on the Hill
Speaker Mike Johnson and House Administration Chair Bryan Steil (R-Wis.) briefed a group of GOP members Thursday about their new plan to address insider trading among lawmakers — indicating...
December 18, 2025
Congress
Democrats release more photos from Epstein estate
The 70-photo tranche comes on the eve of the deadline for the Justice Department to release the most broad swath of Epstein-related materials yet.
December 18, 2025
Congress
Capitol agenda: Congress leaves health mess for January
Congress is about to leave town for the holidays — and put off their health care troubles until January. The House and Senate will take their last votes of...
December 17, 2025
Congress
Why this purple-district Republican broke with Mike Johnson on Obamacare
Pennsylvania Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick staked out an aisle-crossing persona without impeding leadership prerogatives. Until Wednesday.
December 17, 2025
Congress
Second-time NASA nominee confirmed to lead space agency
The Senate on Wednesday approved Jared Isaacman for the top job at NASA — an unprecedented comeback after President Donald Trump yanked his nomination this spring. Senators confirmed the...