Congress

Apr 23, 2026

DOJ watchdog launches review of agency’s compliance with Epstein files law

The department's chief watchdog said his office is launching an audit of the department’s compliance with the law compelling the release of millions of pages of investigative files tied to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 11, 2026

DOJ seeks examples of ‘egregious’ judges for Congressional review

The DOJ asked U.S. Attorneys for examples of judges obstructing Trump's agenda to aid Congress in potential impeachment actions against federal judges.

Jan 12, 2026

DOJ opens criminal investigation of Fed Reserve chair

The Justice Department has opened a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, raising concerns over Fed independence and market stability.

May 7, 2020

Democrats make case for role of government in virus response

When he stood before Congress in 1996 and declared “the era of big government is over,” President Bill Clinton gave voice to a doctrine that permeated Democratic politics for more […]

Mar 18, 2020

Amid virus, Congress’ leaders resist call for remote voting

Congressional leaders are resisting calls to let lawmakers vote remotely, a dispute pitting the scourge of the coronavirus against two centuries of tradition that underscores Washington’s struggle to adapt to […]

Feb 13, 2020

House acts to remove deadline for Equal Rights Amendment

In a bid to revive the Equal Rights Amendment, the House has approved a measure removing a 1982 deadline for state ratification and reopening the process to amend the Constitution […]

Feb 13, 2020

House acts to remove deadline for Equal Rights Amendment

In a bid to revive the Equal Rights Amendment, the House has approved a measure removing a 1982 deadline for state ratification and reopening the process to amend the Constitution […]

Dec 17, 2019

Budget deal puts access to health care above curbing costs

The bipartisan budget deal announced in Congress protects access to health care under the Affordable Care Act but it also ditches one of that law’s main cost controls. The deal […]

Dec 17, 2019

Budget deal puts access to health care above curbing costs

The bipartisan budget deal announced in Congress protects access to health care under the Affordable Care Act but it also ditches one of that law’s main cost controls. The deal […]

Dec 3, 2019

Federal court sides with Congress in battle for Trump’s bank records

A federal appeals court in New York handed President Donald Trump another legal defeat, ruling Tuesday that Congress can see his banking records for investigations into possible foreign influence in […]

Sep 12, 2019

Democrats outline impeachment hearings as moderates remain wary

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler tried to clear up confusion within his caucus about impeachment on Thursday as the committee approved guidelines for impeachment hearings on President Donald Trump. Nadler says there’s […]

Sep 12, 2019

Democrats outline impeachment hearings as moderates remain wary

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler tried to clear up confusion within his caucus about impeachment on Thursday as the committee approved guidelines for impeachment hearings on President Donald Trump. Nadler says there’s […]