Politics Apr 30 WATCH LIVE: Hegseth and Caine face 2nd day of questioning on defense budget, Iran war If Wednesday is any indication, Republican senators may focus on the details of military budgeting and voice support for the operation in Iran. Democrats are expected to press for answers on strategy in the conflict and Hegseth's firing of top…
Politics Apr 29 WATCH: Hegseth, Caine testify for the 1st time since start of Iran war in House hearing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced withering questioning from skeptical Democrats Wednesday over a costly conflict being waged without congressional approval.
Politics Apr 28 Senate Republicans reject attempt to end Trump's blockade of Cuba The vote on the war powers resolution showed how Republicans continue to stand behind Trump as he acts unilaterally to exert American force in a range of global conflicts, including Venezuela, Iran and Cuba.
Politics Apr 21 WATCH: Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick announces her resignation before House lawmakers could consider punishment Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick is resigning from Congress rather than be formally disciplined by the House as part of an ethics investigation into her use of campaign funds.
Politics Apr 15 Sexual abuse allegations spur calls for a broader reckoning in Congress Resignations came quickly this week from two congressmen accused of sexual misconduct toward staff members. Yet for many of the women of Capitol Hill, the moment of accountability was years in the making — and far from enough.
Politics Apr 09 Democrats grow bolder on talk about removing Trump from office after his Iran threats While President Donald Trump eventually pulled back on his threat and agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran, Democrats face growing demands to oppose the Republican president in the strongest possible terms.
Politics Apr 08 Bondi won't appear for House deposition next week in the Epstein investigation A spokeswoman for the House Oversight Committee says that the department has signaled that Bondi won’t appear on April 14 “since she is no longer attorney general and was subpoenaed in her capacity as attorney general.”…
Politics Apr 01 Republican leaders in Congress say they'll pursue a path to ending the partial shutdown The plan represents a return to what Republican senators had in mind when, early Friday, they passed a bipartisan funding agreement through unanimous consent.
Politics Apr 01 From TMZ to Trump, pressure grows to bring Congress back during partial shutdown TMZ built its brand tracking celebrities. Now it is turning its attention to Congress.
Politics Mar 27 House ethics panel finds Florida Democratic Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick committed 25 violations The allegations center around Cherfilus-McCormick's receipt of millions of dollars from her family's health care business after Florida made an overpayment of roughly $5 million in disaster relief funds.