Mar 04 House Judiciary panel launches sweeping Trump probe By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press The House Judiciary Committee is launching a sweeping new probe of President Donald Trump, his White House, his campaign and his businesses, sending document requests to 81 people linked to the president and his associates. Continue reading
Mar 03 House to query 60 Trump officials in obstruction probe By Hope Yen, Associated Press Declaring it’s “very clear” President Donald Trump obstructed justice, the chairman of the House committee in charge of impeachment says the panel is requesting documents Monday from more than 60 people from Trump’s administration, family and business as part of… Continue reading
Feb 05 House panel to vote on subpoena for acting attorney general By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., head of the House Judiciary Committee, says he is holding the vote "in an abundance of caution" to ensure that Whitaker appears and "answers our questions cleanly."… Continue reading
Dec 13 WATCH: Rosenstein faces questions on Russia investigation at House Judiciary Committee hearing By Sadie Gurman and Eric Tucker, Associated Press Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein will testify at a House Judiciary Committee hearing on the Russia investigation. Watch live here. Continue reading
Nov 26 Conyers steps aside from leadership role amid investigation By Hope Yen, Associated Press Michigan Rep. John Conyers, under investigation over allegations he sexually harassed female staff members, said Sunday he will step aside as the top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee while fiercely denying he acted inappropriately during his long tenure in… Continue reading
Nov 14 WATCH: Sessions says Trump has not influenced his decision-making By Associated Press Sessions’ statement was in response to questions from members of the House Judiciary Committee asking about President Donald Trump’s tweets suggesting that Sessions investigate Democratic rivals. Continue reading
Jun 29 House Republicans back bills to crack down on illegal immigration By Matthew Daly, Associated Press Trump often railed against illegal immigration during his presidential campaign; his support for tougher immigration policies is crucial to his voting base. Continue reading
May 07 House committee seeks new details on surveillance targeting foreigners By Deb Riechmann, Associated Press Even though the bulk collection of Americans' telephone records has ended, calls and emails are still being swept up by U.S. surveillance work targeting foreigners. Congress is making a renewed push to find out how many. Continue reading
Oct 21 House Panel Votes to Repeal Insurance Industry Antitrust Exemption The House Judiciary Committee voted Wednesday to revoke the health insurance industry's limited antitrust exemption, which exempts the industry from federal oversight of business practices such as price fixing. Continue reading
Aug 15 Native Americans Walk to D.C. for Political Boost By PBS News Hour A recent five-month, 8,300-mile journey across 26 states gave Native Americans a chance to voice the concerns of tribes across the country -- and to launch a coordinated movement to intensify the community's presence on Washington's political radar. Continue reading