Aug 01 Schumer introduces ‘No Kings Act’ in response to Supreme Court’s presidential immunity ruling By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Sen. Chuck Schumer is introducing legislation reaffirming presidents don't have immunity for criminal actions, an attempt to reverse the Supreme Court’s landmark decision. Continue reading
Jul 30 Watch 6:45 Inside the Democratic campaign strategy to reclaim control of the House By Lisa Desjardins, Matt Loffman, Kyle Midura The dramatic changes in the presidential race could have implications for the other major battles for control of the House and Senate. Both chambers are up for grabs with Democrats particularly hopeful about flipping the House of Representatives. Lisa Desjardins… Continue watching
Jul 30 Watch 5:36 Acting Secret Service head grilled over failures leading to Trump assassination attempt By Geoff Bennett One week after the resignation of Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle, acting successor Ronald Rowe spent Tuesday morning acknowledging the agency’s failures and trying to reassure Congress during a hearing that the Secret Service is capable and accountable. Rowe was… Continue watching
Jul 30 WATCH: What the Trump rally shooter is believed to have posted on social media, according to the FBI By Adam Kemp Abbate said the FBI has discovered over 700 social media comments they believe were made by the shooter around 2019 and 2020 that he described as antisemitic and anti-immigrant. Continue reading
Jul 30 WATCH: Rowe says he ‘cannot defend why that roof was not better secured’ at Trump rally shooting By Vivian Hoang Rowe expressed his shame at the Secret Service's handling of the campaign rally's security and vowed to ensure that the critical gaps in security that led to the fatal rally shooting would be amended under his direction. Continue reading
Jul 29 WATCH: Acting Secret Service director testifies in Senate hearing on Trump rally shooting By Eric Tucker, Associated Press The Secret Service's acting director told lawmakers on Tuesday that he considered it indefensible that the roof used by the gunman in the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump was unsecured, faulting local law enforcement for not circulating urgent… Continue reading
Jul 23 New Jersey Sen. Menendez will resign in August following bribery conviction By Michael Catalini, Associated Press U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez is resigning from office Aug. 20 following his conviction for taking bribes for corrupt acts including acting as an agent of the Egyptian government. Continue reading
Jul 18 Watch 8:19 GOP Rep. Cole expects ‘robust use of executive power’ if Trump wins another term By Geoff Bennett, Stephanie Kotuby, Alexa Gold Rep. Tom Cole of Oklahoma is serving his 11th term in Congress and has seen a lot of changes in the Republican Party during his 21 years in Washington. Geoff Bennett spoke with Cole about how the Trump-Vance ticket will… Continue watching
Jul 17 Watch 5:29 The key Senate and House races that could shift the balance of power in Congress By Amna Nawaz, Geoff Bennett, Saher Khan While the battle at the top of the ticket has dominated the news this election cycle, there are key down-ballot races that could shift the balance of power in Congress. The majorities in the House and Senate are razor-thin with… Continue watching
Jul 17 Democratic senators consider expelling Menendez after conviction in bribery trial By Stephen Groves, Associated Press While Menendez, a New Jersey Democrat, has six months remaining in his term, Democrats have made it clear they don't want him in office any longer. Continue reading