Tag: Congress

Assemblyman Robert Smullen, R-Herkimer, debates new legislation reforms to protect New Yorkers from gun violence in the Assembly Chamber at the state Capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019, in Albany, N.Y. (AP Photo/Hans Pennink)

New York Republican launches campaign for Stefanik’s House seat

David Zimmermann · November 20, 2025 10:41 am

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) stands during a hearing of the House Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill.

On Epstein, Thomas Massie finds himself in unusual place: The majority

W. James Antle III · November 20, 2025 7:00 am

President Donald Trump talks with reporters upon his arrival at the White House in Washington, Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)

The laming of President Donald Trump

Hugo Gurdon · November 20, 2025 6:00 am

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., stands in the door of his office as he responds to reporters looking for updates on a plan to end the 38 day government shutdown, at the Capitol in Washington, Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Republicans risk Obamacare paralysis with renewed healthcare debate

David Sivak · November 20, 2025 5:00 am

U.S. Virgin Islands Delegate Stacey Plaskett.

Dems circle wagons around member who sought Epstein’s coaching

Byron York · November 19, 2025 9:43 pm

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) introduces Adm. Kevin Lunday, acting commandant of the Coast Guard, during a Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee hearing on the nomination Lunday for commandant of the Coast Guard.

Lindsey Graham eyes big payday from Biden-era phone data seizure

Ramsey Touchberry · November 19, 2025 8:42 pm

Mia Senate hearing collage

Mia Cathell testifies on anti-ICE uprisings at Senate judiciary hearing

Jenny Goldsberry, Asher Notheis · November 19, 2025 5:58 pm

(L) Dick Durbin, D-Ill., gives an opening statement before the Senate Judiciary Committee, (R) Congressman Jesus "Chuy" Garcia speaks during a press conference

Top Senate Democrat pans Chuy García for retirement succession scheme

Ramsey Touchberry · November 19, 2025 5:31 pm

The Trump administration is facing sweeping backlash from electricity and energy industry groups, oil and gas firms, and even some Republican members of Congress over its efforts to end a decadelong emissions reporting rule.

Energy and Environment

Republicans and fossil fuel industry ask Trump EPA to keep emissions reporting

Callie Patteson · November 19, 2025 5:03 pm

Attorney General Pam Bondi speaks with reporters during a news conference

Epstein files likely to be incomplete due to active DOJ inquiry in New York

Kaelan Deese · November 19, 2025 5:00 pm

Reps. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NJ) and Stacey Plaskett (D-VI)

Jeffries continues to defend Plaskett and condemn ‘dramatic overreach’ in censure vote

Jenny Goldsberry · November 19, 2025 4:52 pm

ICE and HSI police protect a van.

National Security

Washington Examiner’s Mia Cathell offers congressional testimony on violence against law enforcement

Pedro Rodriguez · November 19, 2025 2:47 pm