Congress - Page 31

January 13

Ex-state education official launches bid for Wyoming's lone US House seat

Jillian Balow, who has previously served as superintendent for public instruction in both Wyoming and Virginia, is launching a bid for U.S. Congress.

January 13

House Republicans rip Senate war powers push as 'political theater' after Trump's Venezuela raid

House Republicans condemn Sen. Tim Kaine's war powers resolution targeting Trump's military authority in Venezuela, arguing Maduro's capture was law enforcement rather than war.

January 13

Elizabeth Warren says Trump called her after speech criticizing his record on costs

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., said President Donald Trump called her and she spoke to him on Monday after she had delivered remarks at an event earlier in the day.

January 12

Ex-congressional IT aide accused of stealing 240 government phones and selling them at pawn shop

A former congressional IT aide is accused of stealing 240 taxpayer-funded cellphones worth $150K, shipping them to his home and then selling most at a local pawn shop.

January 12

Former Dem Rep. Mary Peltola announces U.S. Senate run: 'Put Alaska first'

Former Rep. Mary Peltola announced a 2026 Alaska Senate bid to challenge GOP incumbent Dan Sullivan, citing inflation and resource concerns.

January 12

Democrats' own words back up Trump action in Venezuela, top intel lawmaker says

House Intelligence Committee Chairman Rick Crawford highlights Democratic lawmakers' contradictory statements on Maduro after criticizing Trump's Venezuela operation.

January 12

Reporter's Notebook: GOP rebels defy Trump as congressional grip continues to weaken across multiple votes

Five GOP senators broke ranks with Trump on Venezuela war powers, while 17 House Republicans backed Obamacare subsidies in recent votes.

January 11

Americans can’t close our eyes to the murder of Christians in Nigeria

Nigeria's growing terrorist threat from Boko Haram and Fulani militias poses strategic challenge as Africa's largest democracy heads toward 400 million people.

January 11

I lead a university. Higher education is failing students — Congress is right to act

Congressional leaders have announced they will target higher education reform in 2026 policy priorities, citing student loan crisis and accreditation overhaul as key solutions.

January 9

Picking the right fight: Congressional tensions rise in wake of Minnesota ICE-involved shooting

Democratic divisions emerge over ICE appropriations after a shooting in Minnesota. Progressive lawmakers push for defunding while leadership resists.