Congress - Page 36

December 31

Jack Smith says key Jan 6 witness relied on hearsay, lacked firsthand evidence

Jack Smith told Congress that witnesses gave "different perspectives" than Cassidy Hutchinson regarding President Donald Trump's Jan. 6 actions.

December 31

Appeals court sides with Trump on budget provision cutting Planned Parenthood funds

An appeals court greenlights the Trump administration's enforcement in 22 Democrat-led states of a bill provision that cut off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood clinics.

December 31

Boebert hits back at Trump after veto of Colorado water bill, raises retaliation concerns

Rep. Lauren Boebert criticized President Donald Trump's veto of the bipartisan Arkansas Valley Conduit Act, which would have lowered water payments for residents.

December 31

Comer, House Oversight demand answers in Minnesota fraud hearing, call on Walz to testify

House Republicans invite Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to testify about alleged fraud rings in state social services programs. Chairman James Comer schedules hearing for Jan. 7.

December 30

Bipartisan House China panel slams Beijing’s Taiwan drills as ‘deliberate escalation’

China conducts two-day military exercises around Taiwan with rockets, bombers and assault ships as House Select Committee on China warns of deliberate escalation by Beijing.

December 30

House GOP whip urges citizenship revocations tied to Minnesota fraud schemes

House Republican Tom Emmer demands deportation of Somalis allegedly involved in Minnesota fraud after reports suggest funds may have reached Al-Shabaab terror group.

December 29

Swalwell attacks GOP legislative record as Republicans accuse Democrats of engineering shutdown

Congress passes only 61 bills in 2025 session as Rep. Eric Swalwell and Sen. Ron Johnson trade blame over legislative gridlock and government shutdown standoffs.

December 29

Senate pressure mounts as Minnesota fraud scandal continues to unfold

Senator Jim Banks calls for federal investigation into alleged Minnesota childcare fraud involving fake daycare centers and Somali networks.

December 29

Ilhan Omar disclosures show husband’s companies surged in value as Minnesota reels from $9B fraud

Disclosures show that companies owned by the husband of Rep. Ilhan Omar surged in value, from under $1,000 to up to $25 million, as investigations into Minnesota fraud continue.

December 28

The biggest losers of 2025: Who fell flat as the year closed

Democratic Party faces internal divisions in 2025 as progressives challenge establishment figures while President Joe Biden's legacy crumbles and party leaders struggle with direction.