Congress - Page 86

August 5

FBI urged to locate or arrest Texas Democrats who fled state to stall redistricting vote

Sen. Cornyn requests federal investigation into Texas House members who left state to avoid legislative duties, citing potential bribery and criminal acts.

August 5

Schwarzenegger pushing back against Newsom redistricting bid in California

Schwarzenegger opposes Newsom's plan to eliminate California's independent redistricting commission amid a national battle over congressional district maps.

August 5

Dem doubles down amid firestorm of criticism over Guatemalan loyalty: 'I am both Chapina and American'

Democratic Rep. Delia Ramirez of Illinois issued a statement responding to the raft of criticism she faced for a comment that she recently made about her Guatemalan heritage.

August 4

Texas Dems ripped for 'cartoonishly dumb' strategy to flee to blue state notorious for gerrymandering

Texas Democratic lawmakers arrive in Illinois after fleeing their state to block a Republican redistricting vote that President Trump says could gain the GOP five new House seats

August 3

Senate drives off for recess, leaving Trump’s 150+ stalled confirmations in its wake

More than 150 of President Donald Trump's nominees for positions throughout the federal government await Senate confirmation once lawmakers return in September.

August 3

Texas GOP's new map would move Rep. Crockett’s home out of her district, slash Dem seats

Texas Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett criticizes new GOP redistricting map that looks to gain seats for Republicans by consolidating or flipping Democratic strongholds.

August 2

'Was the president up for the job?' Steve Ricchetti defends Biden’s fitness as GOP seeks answers

House Republican investigation into Biden's cognitive fitness faces constitutional challenges as three former Biden aides invoke Fifth Amendment during depositions.

August 2

Dingell family in office for 90+ years: Locals praise pavement-pounding, critics say it indicts incumbency

The Dingell family has represented Michigan for almost 100 years, with supporters praising their conservation work and critics questioning political dynasties

August 2

GOP lawmakers, conservatives rejoice as Corporation for Public Broadcasting announces closure

Conservatives were quick to celebrate the announcement that the Corporation for Public Broadcasting would be shutting down after President Trump and Congress cut its funding.

August 1

Gridlock crumbles as Senate advances spending bills in race against shutdown

Senate advances spending package despite Republican concerns over increased funding levels as lawmakers race to prevent government shutdown by Sept. 30.