Category: Congress
September 03, 2025
Congress
House releases first trove of Epstein files
The materials, most of which are already publicly available, were produced as a result of a congressional subpoena.
September 03, 2025
Congress
Democrat and brewery owner joins race for Sen. Collins’ seat
Another Democrat is jumping into the crowded race to oust Republican Sen. Susan Collins. Maine brewery owner Dan Kleban, 48, announced in a kickoff video Wednesday that he is...
September 03, 2025
Congress
Rep. Buddy Carter plasters Trump all over a new seven-figure ad buy
Georgia Republican Senate candidate Buddy Carter dropped a new television ad Wednesday, part of a seven-figure blitz that includes the statewide television and streaming spots as well as direct...
September 03, 2025
Congress
Trump aides plan megabill marketing reboot for GOP lawmakers
A Wednesday briefing will urge a focus on "working families" after the president questioned his "big, beautiful" branding.
September 03, 2025
Congress
Senate Republicans avoid clash with Trump over Fed firing
Key GOP senators largely shied away from criticizing President Donald Trump’s move to fire Fed Gov. Lisa Cook as they returned from their monthlong August recess on Tuesday, even...
September 02, 2025
Congress
Johnson and Jeffries kick off funding tango with talk of a holiday punt
Speaker Mike Johnson and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries discussed extending government funding past a Sept. 30 deadline into November or December when the two spoke last week, according...
September 02, 2025
Congress
Ashley Hinson launches Iowa Senate bid
GOP Rep. Ashley Hinson launched her campaign Tuesday for Iowa’s open Senate seat, aiming to replace two-term Sen. Joni Ernst in the red-leaning state. Hinson, who has served in...
September 02, 2025
Congress
Massie files Epstein discharge petition
GOP Rep. Thomas Massie filed a discharge petition Tuesday afternoon to force the disclosure of Justice Department investigative files related to the late sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. Massie filed...
September 02, 2025
Congress
Rules Chair: Republicans won’t turn off Massie’s Epstein discharge effort in committee
House Rules Chair Virginia Foxx says Republicans will not seek to turn off Rep. Thomas Massie’s discharge petition effort in her panel. The North Carolina Republican said “No,” when...
September 02, 2025
Congress
House members ready action on Epstein files
House members are wasting no time laying the groundwork this week for a confrontation with GOP leaders over releasing the Jeffrey Epstein files. Freshly back in Washington from the...