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GOP Senator Assists Capitol Police in Removing Anti-War Protester During Hearing
Sen. Tim Sheehy joined officers to remove Brian McGinnis, a Green Party Senate candidate, from an Armed Services subcommittee hearing.
Republicans Brace for Ugly Fight in Texas Senate Runoff Between Cornyn and Paxton
Cornyn spent nearly $70 million in the primary but both candidates advance to a May 26 election as Democrats see an opportunity to flip the seat.
GOP Members of House Oversight Committee Release Video of Clintons' Depositions
Republicans on the committee made the footage public Monday, marking a new development in ongoing congressional inquiries involving the former president and secretary of state.
House Ethics Committee Opens Investigation Into Rep. Nancy Mace Over Reimbursement Allegations
The nonpartisan Office of Congressional Conduct referred the case, citing substantial reason to believe expenses exceeded property costs by more than $9,000.
Sen. Reed Says He Was Not Informed Ahead of Recent U.S. Strikes on Iran
The ranking member of the Senate Armed Services Committee questions executive branch transparency regarding military operations.
Hillary Clinton Calls House Oversight Questioning Repetitive After 6-Hour Deposition
Former Secretary testified Thursday in closed-door session regarding Jeffrey Epstein investigation as former President Bill Clinton prepares to appear Friday.
Senate Leaders Call Filibuster ‘Anti-Nuclear Option’ Amid Reform Debate
Democratic and Republican leaders say a talking filibuster preserves debate while avoiding a rule change that would lower the cloture threshold.
Texas Republican Congressman Faces New Calls to Resign After Texts Revealed
NBC News released a video showing messages that discuss a pending ethics inquiry, prompting criticism from Democrats and some GOP leaders.
Governor Moore Vows to Continue Redistricting Push After Senate Declines to Advance Map
Moore said he will pursue a new congressional map despite the Maryland Senate voting not to consider the proposal, citing demographic shifts and the need for fair representation.
Rep. Anna Luna Criticizes GOP Senator’s ‘Bartending’ Swipe at AOC After Munich Appearance
Luna said the remark reduced a congressional colleague to a stereotype, while the senator defended it as a joke about a recent event.