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Omar ducks questions as scrutiny grows over filings that slashed her reported wealth by millions

April 21, 2026

Omar ducks questions as scrutiny grows over filings that slashed her reported wealth by millions

Ilhan Omar's dodged questions on Monday about her amended financial disclosures that now show figures between $18,000 and $95,000 after previous accounting errors put her wealth at up to $30 million.

Over 50 House members accuse South Korea's new left-wing government of attacking US companies, favoring China

April 21, 2026

Over 50 House members accuse South Korea's new left-wing government of attacking US companies, favoring China

More than 50 members of Congress blast South Korea over alleged favoritism toward Chinese businesses and regulatory attacks on American tech companies.

Sen Chris Murphy says he 'should give up on sarcasm' after backlash over one-word Iran blockade post

April 21, 2026

Sen Chris Murphy says he 'should give up on sarcasm' after backlash over one-word Iran blockade post

Sen. Chris Murphy faced backlash over a sarcastic post about Iran-linked ships reportedly bypassing a U.S. naval blockade, sparking a White House response.

Ilhan Omar not out of the woods despite financial disclosure revision, top Republican warns

April 21, 2026

Ilhan Omar not out of the woods despite financial disclosure revision, top Republican warns

Rep. Tom Emmer says Rep. Ilhan Omar's amended financial disclosure does not clear her of suspicion and backs full ethics committee investigations.

James Comer raises felony questions over Ilhan Omar's finances after disclosure discrepancy

April 21, 2026

James Comer raises felony questions over Ilhan Omar's finances after disclosure discrepancy

Rep. Ilhan Omar's financial disclosure showed a dramatic drop from $30 million to under $100,000, with her office blaming a major accounting error.

Nonprofit network takes hundreds of millions in federal funds while pushing 'wokeness,' advocacy group warns

April 21, 2026

Nonprofit network takes hundreds of millions in federal funds while pushing 'wokeness,' advocacy group warns

A parents group accused NASEM, the Congress-chartered science nonprofit, of allegedly pushing a political agenda through K-12 education programs.

Trump has a bold option to counter Virginia's new gerrymander scheme

April 21, 2026

Trump has a bold option to counter Virginia's new gerrymander scheme

Gov. Abigail Spanberger backs a Virginia redistricting plan that critics say uses misleading ballot language to disguise an extreme gerrymander.

Outspent but not outgunned, Republicans aim to sink Democrats' 'power grab' redistricting push

April 20, 2026

Outspent but not outgunned, Republicans aim to sink Democrats' 'power grab' redistricting push

Virginia voters face a high-stakes redistricting referendum that could reshape the state's congressional map and impact the upcoming midterm elections.

Reporter's Notebook: House chaos sparks emergency FISA extension

April 20, 2026

Reporter's Notebook: House chaos sparks emergency FISA extension

Lawmakers clashed over FISA Section 702 reauthorization as competing demands for spy powers and Fourth Amendment protections stalled Congress.

Texas AG Paxton sues Dem fundraising platform ActBlue, alleging 'fraudulent and foreign donations'

April 20, 2026

Texas AG Paxton sues Dem fundraising platform ActBlue, alleging 'fraudulent and foreign donations'

Texas AG Ken Paxton sues ActBlue, accusing the Democrat fundraising platform of deceiving donors and enabling alleged fraudulent and foreign donations.