Lutnick agrees to testify in House Oversight’s Epstein probe

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has “proactively agreed to appear voluntarily” before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee as part of the panel’s investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, Chair James Comer announced Tuesday. “I commend his demonstrated commitment to transparency and appreciate his willingness to engage with the Committee,” Comer, a Kentucky Republican,

America 250: Presidential Message on the Birthday of Alexander Graham Bell

Today, we celebrate the revolutionary life and legacy of Alexander Graham Bell, a titan of ingenuity whose groundbreaking invention connected the world and transformed communication forever.  On what would have been his 179th birthday, we honor his towering genius, inspiring vision, and unrelenting determination. Born in Scotland, Alexander Graham Bell moved to America as a

Lutnick agrees to testify before House Oversight panel

Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.) said Tuesday that Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick will appear before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee as part of the panel’s probe into the Jeffrey Epstein case. Comer, the chair of the committee, wrote on the social platform X that Lutnick “proactively agreed to appear voluntarily” before the panel.  “I…

Wisconsin Gov. Evers Calls Special Session to ‘Ban Partisan Gerrymandering’ Through Constitutional Amendment

Gov. Tony Evers in WIsconsin Dells, Wisc., on June 14, 2025. Daniel Boczarski/Getty Images for Democratic Party of Wisconsin Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #285 on Tuesday, calling the Republican-controlled state Legislature into a special session on April 14 to take up a constitutional amendment banning partisan gerrymandering. The Democratic governor said the

Centrist House Democrats back alternate war powers resolution

Six House Democrats are backing an alternative war powers resolution that would require President Trump to halt U.S. military operations against Iran within 30 days unless Congress authorizes a declaration of war or the use of military force. The resolution is backed by Reps. Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.), Greg Landsman (D-Ohio), Jared Golden (D-Maine), Jim Costa…