House lawmakers express disgust over Swalwell not being exposed sooner: ‘It’s shameful’
Lawmakers from both parties express alarm over Rep. Eric Swalwell's alleged sexual misconduct as Capitol Hill debates how to prevent future abuses.
Sanders Resolution Blocking Arms Sales to Israel Garners Approval From 2028 Dem Presidential Hopefuls
Wednesday’s vote was an about-face for many of the senators, including Cory Booker, Ruben Gallego, Mark Kelly, and Elissa Slotkin Sen. Bernie Sanders speaks during a rally (Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images) A majority of the 47 Democrats in the Senate, including a handful of potential 2028 presidential candidates, backed two resolutions from Sen. Bernie Sanders (I.,
Trump Says Administration Investigating Deaths, Disappearances of US Scientists
President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House on March 26, 2026. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images President Donald Trump on Thursday vowed to look into reports of multiple U.S. scientists who have either died or gone missing in recent months. “I hope it’s random, but we’re going to know
Live results: Mejia, Hathaway duke it out to replace Sherrill in New Jersey House special election
Democrat Analilia Mejia is facing off against Republican Joe Hathaway in a Thursday special election to fill the House seat left open by New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill. Mejia’s surprise primary victory earlier this year marked another win for progressives. She is widely expected to defeat Hathaway on Thursday. Polls close at 8 p.m. EDT….
Chicago Mayor, K–12 School Leaders at Odds Over May 1 Anti-Trump Protest Plan
Then-mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson after campaigning at a cafe during the mayoral runoff election in Chicago on April 4, 2023. Alex Wroblewski/Getty Images In the Windy City, the public school system and its teachers union are sending mixed messages to families now that Mayor Brandon Johnson has announced his support to cancel classes on May
DOJ opens investigation into Eric Swalwell over sexual assault allegations
The DOJ is investigating multiple sexual assault allegations against former Rep. Eric Swalwell, who has resigned from Congress and denied all accusations.
Army chief firing hovers over Driscoll hearing: 5 takeaways
The recent firing of the Army’s well-respected chief of staff, Gen. Randy George, hovered over the House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee hearing Thursday, with lawmakers from both sides grilling Army Secretary Dan Driscoll and the Army’s acting chief of staff, Gen. Christopher LaNeve. While President Trump’s $1.5 trillion defense budget request, the U.S. war against Iran, the state…