ActBlue Staff Take the Fifth
Five ActBlue employees refused to answer 146 House Judiciary questions as lawmakers probed foreign donation concerns, fraud controls, and a major legal staff shake-up.
Democrats Double Down on Firebrands
Victor Nieves said Democrats keep rewarding harder-line candidates, and a New Jersey special election just gave that argument a fresh round of oxygen.
Raskin Floats New Trump Removal Push
House Democrats are again testing the 25th Amendment idea, even though the math in Congress makes the plan look more symbolic than serious.
Trump Demands Filibuster Be Scrapped
Trump renewed his push to end the Senate filibuster as funding fights, shutdown threats, and Republican division kept the chamber stuck in its favorite mode: procedural paralysis.
Delta Cuts Congress Airport Fast Lane
Delta Air Lines is pausing a special service desk for members of Congress while the TSA shutdown drags on. The move lands as airport delays grow and the Capitol discovers that rules for everyone else can still apply to lawmakers.
California Congressman Leaves GOP, Still Backs Republicans
Rep. Kevin Kiley of California announced he is leaving the Republican Party and registering as an independent. He says he will still caucus with House Republicans, a move that tweaks the chamber math but leaves several questions about future votes.
Kennedy: Trump Had No Choice on Iran Strike
Sen. John Kennedy tells Newsmax that President Trump did not start a war by striking Iran but tried to prevent one. He cites intelligence on Iran's rebuilding of missiles and alleged cooperation with China and Russia. Critics demand congressional approval. The argument now heads to Washington.
Comer Summons Gates and Six Others
House Oversight Chair James Comer asked seven people to give transcribed interviews in the Epstein inquiry, including Bill Gates and former Obama White House counsel Kathy Ruemmler. The move follows new document releases and recent resignations tied to those documents.
Congressman’s State Guest Sparks Arrest Threat
A Massachusetts congressman invited a young Brazilian guest to the State of the Union. Homeland Security said the guest was subject to removal. The guest was quietly moved to the congressman’s office and watched the speech on TV. The episode raised questions about enforcement, optics, and political theater.
Omar Yells During Trump State Of The Union
During President Trump’s State of the Union, Rep. Ilhan Omar loudly objected to remarks about Somalia and immigration. The moment captured how charged the chamber remains and comes as Omar faces separate financial scrutiny.