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September 16

Kash Patel calls Adam Schiff ‘political buffoon’ during heated Epstein–Maxwell hearing exchange

FBI Director Kash Patel called Sen. Adam Schiff a 'political buffoon' during a heated exchange over Ghislaine Maxwell's transfer to minimum security prison.

September 16

Congress to hold crime hearing in Charlotte following deadly light rail attack

The House Judiciary Committee plans to hold a field hearing in Charlotte, North Carolina, this month following the fatal stabbing of Iryna Zarutska.

September 16

GOP unveils plan to avert government shutdown, includes $30M security hike after Charlie Kirk killing

House Republicans rolled out a plan for a short-term government funding measure that would avert a shutdown through Nov. 21, 2025.

September 16

House Republican Nancy Mace moves to remove Ilhan Omar from committees after Kirk assassination remarks

House Republican Nancy Mace proposes removing Rep. Ilhan Omar from committees over comments the progressive "Squad" member made about Charlie Kirk.

September 15

GOP congressman clashes with CNN host, tells network to 'look within' over heated political rhetoric

A Republican lawmaker confronted a CNN anchor about media's role in the political temperature during a heated exchange over conservative activist Charlie Kirk's shooting.

September 15

House Republicans honor Charlie Kirk while Dem leaders skip Capitol prayer vigil

Speaker Mike Johnson led a prayer vigil inside the United States Capitol for Charlie Kirk, which saw strong attendance from Republicans but far fewer Democrats.

September 15

Congress weighs $58M security funding as Charlie Kirk vigil planned for tonight amid deadline pressure

Capitol Hill tensions rise as lawmakers debate government funding and security measures following Charlie Kirk's death, with shutdown looming Sept. 30.

September 15

House Republican plans to leave Congress after more than 2 decades in office

Rep. Michael McCaul, a Texas Republican who has served in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2005, will not seek re-election in 2026.

September 13

Following Kirk’s assassination, lawmakers react to lethal political climate: 'Violent words precede violent actions'

After Charlie Kirk’s assassination, Republicans and Democrats on Capitol Hill expressed extreme concern for the state of political discourse in the country.

September 12

Fox News Poll: Despite dip in approval, congressional Republicans still outperform Democrats

Congressional Republicans earned a 38% approval rating compared to 33% for Democrats in the latest Fox News poll, the second time this year the GOP outperformed.