House Republican faces ethics investigation over affair allegations
The House ethics committee opened an investigation into Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales over allegations of an affair with a female staffer on Wednesday.
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Rubio says in ‘simple English’ Iran run by ‘lunatics,’ defends Trump strike as ‘right decision’
Secretary of State Marco Rubio defends Trump's Iran strikes, calling regime "lunatics" as administration targets military sites to prevent nuclear weapons.
Gov. Walz, AG Ellison testify at hearing on fraud
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison are testifying Wednesday morning at a House Oversight Committee hearing on fraud and the “misuse” of federal funds in the state. Lawmakers will also hear from a clergy member about the impact of Operation Metro Surge. The hearing comes after Republicans launched an investigation into how
What to know about the agency Trump says will insure ships in the Gulf
As concerns over the global oil supply intensify, President Trump has pledged that a little-known U.S. government agency will step in to insure ships sailing through the Persian Gulf, a move he said will maintain the “free flow of energy” as the Iran war continues. The Trump administration has tapped the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation,
Menefee, Green Head to Runoff in Texas Democratic Primary
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) (L) swears in Rep. Christian Menefee (D-Texas) (R) at the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Feb. 2, 2026. Heather Diehl/Getty Images Democratic Party Reps. Christian Menefee and Al Green of Texas will advance to a May 26 runoff election after neither candidate secured enough votes to win the party’s nomination
Rep Tony Gonzales hit with House ethics probe after aide’s suicide
House Ethics investigators are probing Rep. Tony Gonzales over sexual harassment and misconduct claims involving a late staffer, as some GOP colleagues call for his resignation.
WATCH: American Submarine Torpedoes Iranian Warship in Indian Ocean
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said it was the first sinking of enemy ship by a torpedo since World War II A U.S. submarine sank an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean, according to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, who said it was the first sinking of an enemy ship by a torpedo since World