In Congress
Keeping up with legislation, congressional investigations, member actions and the general goings-on in the halls of Congress.
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‘We’re Not Going Away’: Eric Swalwell Vows McCarthy Will ‘Regret’ Kicking Him Off Intel Committee
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell of California vowed Wednesday that House Speaker Kevin McCarthy would “regret” kicking him off the House…
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Republican House Finance Subcommittees Are Swamped With Diversity, Equity And Inclusion
The Financial Services Committee disbanded its Subcommittee on Diversity and Inclusion, however a recent overview of its six subcommittees for…
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House GOP Reveals Its First Oversight Hearing Target
The House Oversight committee will hold its first hearing to probe the Biden administration over the border crisis. The hearing,…
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Swalwell Says Dems Will ‘Go Around The Speaker’ To Raise Debt Ceiling, Fund Ukraine
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell of California said Wednesday that Democrats would “go around” House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to fund aid…
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Senate Dems Are Staffing Up To Take On American Energy Companies
Senate Democrats are hiring multiple staffers with experience in climate policy after incoming Democratic Senate Budget Committee Chair Sheldon Whitehouse…
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GOP Lawmakers Push Bill To Stop Biden Admin From Forcing Businesses To Report Emissions
Republican Oklahoma Rep. Stephanie Bice introduced a bill Thursday that would prevent the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) from implementing…
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Dem Reps Claim Oversight Of FBI Is ‘Attacking Law Enforcement’
Democratic Reps. Jim McGovern of Massachusetts and Adam Schiff of California claimed Tuesday that a special subcommittee to oversee the…
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Here Are Some Of The Key Things Conservative Groups Want The 118th Congress To Prioritize
Conservative organizations told the Daily Caller News Foundation that they are hoping the newly elected GOP Congress will largely focus…
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Rep. Massie Confirms Seat On ‘Church Committee,’ Vows To Reveal Any ‘Illegal Or Unconstitutional’ Gov’t Acts
Republican Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky told Fox News host Tucker Carlson Friday that Rep. Kevin McCarthy would appoint him…
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McCarthy Takes the Gavel after 15 Votes – So, What Did He Give For It?
It has been a slog for the former minority leader of the House, but Kevin McCarthy will soon be referred…
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Prominent Conservatives Sign Letter Supporting Anti-McCarthy Republicans
Numerous prominent conservatives signed a letter encouraging GOP representatives to join their 20 fellow members of Congress in opposing Rep.…
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‘Selfish Agenda’: Incoming GOP Rep Goes Ballistic On Anti-McCarthy Republicans
Incoming Republican Rep. Michael Lawler of New York slammed Republicans holding out against Republican Rep. Kevin McCarthy’s bid for speaker…
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POLL: Most Republican Voters See Current Party Leadership As ‘Ineffective’
Republican voters want new GOP leadership, saying Republican members of Congress and the Republican National Committee (RNC) were ineffective in…
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Lauren Boebert Says McCarthy ‘Smugly Rejected’ Key Proposal That Would’ve Gotten Him 218 Votes
Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert of Colorado said Tuesday that Rep. Kevin McCarthy of California “smugly rejected” a “common sense” proposal…
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Dem Senator Backtracks After Claiming ‘Hate’ Isn’t Protected By The First Amendment
Democratic Sen. Ben Cardin of Maryland appeared to backtrack Thursday after he claimed that people who “espouse hate” were not…
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