Oversight members split over whether to pardon Ghislaine Maxwell, committee chair says
The only convicted associate of Jeffrey Epstein has said she would testify to Congress if granted clemency — a power held solely by the president.
Hakeem Jeffries finally gets a signature win
Allies say the House Democratic leader’s redistricting counteroffensive showed he’s worthy of stepping into Nancy Pelosi’s shoes.
Navy secretary departs immediately as undersecretary takes over in acting role
Navy Secretary John C. Phelan has departed the administration effective immediately. Undersecretary Hung Cao will serve as acting secretary of the Navy.
WATCH: Democrat Adam Smith says Iran is ‘closer to the truth’ than the White House on ceasefire talks
Rep. Adam Smith says Trump "does not tell the truth" about Iran peace talks and suggests Iran's statements are more reliable than the White House.
Senate defeats Democrats’ 5th attempt to limit Trump’s war powers in Iran
Washington — The Senate rejected another attempt to rein in President Trump’s ability to use further military force against Iran on Wednesday, marking Democrats’ fifth effort to do so since the war began eight weeks ago. In a 46 to 51 vote, a motion to discharge the measure from committee failed. Democratic Sen. John Fetterman
House Democrat questions DOJ on possible Ghislaine Maxwell pardon
Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.) sent a Wednesday letter to the Department of Justice (DOJ) strongly opposing the possibility of a pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime partner and accomplice of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. “I am writing to express my disgust at the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) reported willingness to pardon Ghislaine Maxwell,” Krishnamoorthi…
Senate GOP blocks fifth Dem bid to end Trump’s Iran war as divisions grow
Senate Republicans continue to back Trump's war in Iran as lawmakers debate the War Powers Act and a fragile ceasefire deadline approaches.