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Pelosi perceived as 'on the wrong side' over congressional stock trading as career nears end: NY Times

December 16, 2025

Pelosi perceived as 'on the wrong side' over congressional stock trading as career nears end: NY Times

Nancy Pelosi's opposition to stock trading restrictions has created controversy that may overshadow her historic legacy as the first female House speaker, the New York Times wrote.

Democrats push DOJ to reveal hidden half of Jack Smith report as GOP prepares tense deposition

December 16, 2025

Democrats push DOJ to reveal hidden half of Jack Smith report as GOP prepares tense deposition

Democrats demand DOJ release Volume II of special counsel Jack Smith's report before his Wednesday deposition, with Rep. Jamie Raskin saying Smith's work should speak for itself.

EXCLUSIVE: Trump White House torpedoes Biden attempt to shield ‘autopen presidency’ files

December 16, 2025

EXCLUSIVE: Trump White House torpedoes Biden attempt to shield ‘autopen presidency’ files

White House Counsel David Warrington denied former President Joe Biden's executive privilege request, citing signature discrepancies in official documents.

House GOP probes alleged Obamacare broker fraud as Jordan presses major insurers for answers

December 16, 2025

House GOP probes alleged Obamacare broker fraud as Jordan presses major insurers for answers

House Judiciary Committee led by Rep. Jim Jordan demands information from major Obamacare brokers about potential enrollment fraud by brokers.

MIKE DAVIS: The rules governing local TV are older than the internet. That's insane

December 15, 2025

MIKE DAVIS: The rules governing local TV are older than the internet. That's insane

Outdated broadcast rules give Big Tech unfair advantage over local news stations, while Google and cable networks face no limits on reach or influence.

Schumer draws fire for casual tone after Sydney terror attack as Fetterman, Cruz demand tougher stance

December 15, 2025

Schumer draws fire for casual tone after Sydney terror attack as Fetterman, Cruz demand tougher stance

Sen. Chuck Schumer faced criticism for mixing condolences about the Sydney Jewish community attack with football commentary, while Sen. John Fetterman called for graver responses.

House Republicans allege DC police downgraded crime classifications to manipulate statistics

December 15, 2025

House Republicans allege DC police downgraded crime classifications to manipulate statistics

Congressional report alleges D.C. police chief pressured district commanders to downgrade crime classifications.

After Australia passes social media ban, lawmakers probed on why Congress hasn't done more to protect kids

December 13, 2025

After Australia passes social media ban, lawmakers probed on why Congress hasn't done more to protect kids

Pressure is mounting on Congress to act after Australia’s under-16 social media ban sparked calls from U.S. lawmakers to better protect children online.

Ex-Prince Andrew appears in photo released by Jeffrey Epstein’s estate, shared by House Democrats

December 12, 2025

Ex-Prince Andrew appears in photo released by Jeffrey Epstein’s estate, shared by House Democrats

A House committee released Epstein estate photos, including Andrew from a 2018 London malaria summit with King Charles seemingly cropped out of the original image.

Trump-backed military right to repair plan stripped from Congress' final defense bill

December 12, 2025

Trump-backed military right to repair plan stripped from Congress' final defense bill

Congress dropped a bipartisan provision from Pentagon spending legislation that would have given the military right to repair equipment, drawing criticism from senators.