Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Ala.) on Wednesday criticized the Trump administration for not providing more information on the ongoing conflict with Iran, as the U.S. and Tehran outline demands for bringing an end to the Middle East turmoil. “We want to know more about what’s going on, what the options are and why they’re being considered,”…
“I just want to go home,” said one GOP senator granted anonymity to vent amid the funding standoff.
A pair of Democratic lawmakers on Thursday unveiled legislation to block the government from using funds for military action against Cuba without the consent of Congress, as President Trump floats a takeover of the island. The bill was introduced by Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) and Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-NY), the ranking member of the House…
The Iran war, a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown, and President Trump’s demands for voting reforms are putting pressure on Republicans who were hoping to use a second shot at a GOP-only budget bill to pursue conservative priorities ahead of the midterms. None of those three factors were at play when GOP conservatives started…
A rare public hearing of the House Ethics Committee on Thursday to examine allegations that Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Fla.) stole millions in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funds will put Democrats in a tough spot, complicating an anti-corruption message they are hoping will help them flip the House in November’s midterms. Behind House Minority Leader…
The House Ethics Committee is about to embark on a rare trial to determine Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick’s political future.
Raw feelings have replaced the optimism that sprouted up around bipartisan talks earlier this week.