Congress

Trump Picks Former GOP Rep. Trey Gowdy, Who Led Benghazi Hearings, To Lead His Impeachment Defense

President Donald Trump hand-picked former House U.S. Rep. Trey Gowdy (R-South Carolina) to join his outside legal team, as Counsel to the President, in the…

5 years ago

House Democrats Subpoena Mike Pompeo For Ukraine Documents In Trump Impeachment Inquiry

Democrats launched their impeachment inquiry by subpoenaing Secretary of State Mike Pompeo Friday for six categories of documents elated to…

5 years ago

Trump To Release Ukraine Whistleblower Complaint To Congress

The Trump administration plans to release to Congress both the whistleblower complaint and the inspector general report about the complaint…

5 years ago

Republican Dan Bishop Wins North Carolina Special Congressional Election Over Dan McCready

Dan Bishop (R-North Carolina) narrowly defeated Democratic candidate Dan McCready in a special congressional election Tuesday. The traditionally Republican district's…

5 years ago

Robert Mueller Refuses To Talk Impeachment Of Donald Trump In House Testimony

Special Counsel Robert Mueller declined to answer Rep. Mike Johnson’s (R-Louisiana) question on impeachment during his testimonial before the House…

5 years ago

New Federal Budget Deal Reached Between Trump & Congress Explodes Deficit With $320 Billion Spending Increase

Top congressional leaders and White House officials reached a two-year federal budget agreement late Monday that would increase spending by…

5 years ago

Bill To Provide Path To Citizenship For Dreamers Approved By Democrat-Led House, Faces Death In GOP-Controlled Senate

On Tuesday, the House reintroduced and passed legislation to provide a path to citizenship for Dreamers who are brought to…

5 years ago

Nancy Pelosi Says Trump Needs An “Intervention,” President Suggests She’s Unfit

After Donald Trump stormed out of a meeting with the Democratic congressional leaders to discuss infrastructure on May 22, House…

6 years ago

Congress Considering Fines Of $25,000 Per Day For Trump Officials Who Evade Subpoenas

House Intelligence Committee Chairman Rep. Adam Schiff (D-California) announced that Congress is considering levying hefty fines on Trump officials, and…

6 years ago

7 Foreign Governments Rented Condos In Trump Tower Without Congressional Approval, Possible Emoluments Clause Violation

In the eight months following Donald Trump's inauguration in 2017, foreign governments of seven countries sent notes to the State…

6 years ago

House Sergeant At Arms Paul Irving Could Arrest Trump Officials For Ignoring Subpoenas

Congress no longer arrests or detains individuals for ignoring subpoenas, although it still holds the authority to summon witnesses and…

6 years ago

Congress Won’t Get Mueller Report Findings Today, Justice Department Says

The public and members of Congress will be in the dark for at least one more day on Special Counsel…

6 years ago

Michael Cohen’s Congressional Testimony: Donald Trump Is “A Racist. He Is A Conman. He Is A Cheat”

Michael Cohen formerly enjoyed a close relationship with Donald Trump, working as his lawyer and “fixer.” But the mutual respect…

6 years ago

Justice Department Ready To Announce Conclusion Of Robert Mueller’s Investigation Next Week

Special Counsel Robert Mueller has investigated potential collusion between Donald Trump's presidential campaign and Russia during the 2016 election for over two…

6 years ago

Trump Plans To Declare National Emergency To Build Border Wall, Says McConnell

On Thursday, Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), the Senate majority leader, revealed President Donald Trump plans to use his executive powers to declare a national…

6 years ago

Michael Cohen To Testify Before Congress About Work For Donald Trump

Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump's former personal attorney, will testify before the House Oversight Committee next month about the work he performed…

6 years ago

Donald Trump Asks Congress For $5.7 Billion To Build ‘Steel Barrier’ On Southern Border

On Sunday, President Donald Trump demanded Congress provide $5.7 billion in funding for a "steel barrier" that will be constructed along the…

6 years ago

Nancy Pelosi Elected House Speaker For Second Time, Makes History

California Rep. Nancy Pelosi on Thursday retook her former role as Speaker of the House, as the Democratic Party officially gained control…

6 years ago

Second Immigrant Child Dies While Under Border Patrol’s Custody

Jakelin Caal Maquin, a seven-year-old girl from Guatemala, was detained at the United States border along with her father earlier…

6 years ago

Paul Ryan Delivers His Farewell Address, Numerous Failures Mar Legacy [VIDEO]

Paul Ryan's tenure as Speaker of the House is nearing its end, having previously announced his plans to retire at…

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