Category: Congress
November 19, 2025
Congress
Senate sends Epstein files bill to Trump
The Senate has officially passed legislation forcing the Justice Department to release more information about the case it built against the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Senators had...
November 19, 2025
Congress
Jordan refers former Jack Smith aide to Department of Justice
House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) referred a top aide to former special counsel Jack Smith to the Justice Department for criminal prosecution over obstruction of a congressional investigation....
November 19, 2025
Congress
Capitol agenda: GOP dreams face harsh legislative reality
The White House’s hopes for big legislative wins in the coming months are about to crash into the reality of the congressional GOP. Deep divisions remain among Republicans over...
November 19, 2025
Congress
Trump’s Capitol Hill dreams are at odds with GOP reality
Passing major new Republican priorities would have been a tall order even before President Trump went to war inside his own party.
November 19, 2025
Congress
Thune denies Johnson’s demand for Epstein bill changes
Speaker Mike Johnson said he voted for the Jeffrey Epstein disclosure bill Tuesday based on his hope that the Senate would make changes he’s been demanding. Senate Majority Leader...
November 19, 2025
Congress
Plaskett narrowly escapes censure over her Epstein texts
The House voted 209-214 Tuesday night against formally reprimanding Del. Stacey Plaskett for communicating with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein during a 2019 Oversight Committee hearing. Three...
November 19, 2025
Congress
Thune steadfast on data seizure payouts for senators as Republicans seek repeal
Senate Republicans are expected to debate the issue during their weekly lunch Wednesday.
November 18, 2025
Congress
House demands Epstein financial records from JPMorgan Chase, Deutsche Bank and US Virgin Islands
Republicans are pushing ahead with an investigation into the activities of Jeffrey Epstein — even as legislation forcing the release of all Department of Justice files on the late...
November 18, 2025
Congress
New Utah congressional map puts Republicans in a bind
The new Utah congressional map, which creates a safe-blue district, will force the four current Republican members of the delegation to compete for three GOP seats. The four Republicans...
November 18, 2025
Congress
House set to vote on Plaskett censure measure
The House is set to vote Tuesday evening on a measure censuring Democratic Del. Stacey Plaskett for being in contact with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Lawmakers...