Congress

The Government Accountability Office (GAO), traditionally viewed as a nonpartisan congressional watchdog, is facing scrutiny from Republican lawmakers and officials who allege the agency has compromised its impartiality.

California Governor Gavin Newsom lashed out Thursday after Congress voted to repeal his state’s electric vehicle (EV) mandate, calling the move a step toward making “America Smoggy Again.” The bipartisan Senate vote of 51-44 followed a similar action by the House, effectively targeting the special Clean Air Act waiver granted to California by the Biden administration in December.

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) encountered significant criticism during a recent town hall in the Bronx, with constituents voicing concerns over her focus on immigration policies and perceived neglect of local issues.

House Speaker Mike Johnson remains committed to advancing President Donald Trump's comprehensive legislative package, known as the "One Big, Beautiful Bill," despite its recent blockage in the House Budget Committee.

Democrat congressional hopeful Hanna Trudo's self-proclaimed "working class" persona has come under scrutiny following revelations of her affluent lifestyle.

Democratic Representative Summer Lee of Pennsylvania has reintroduced the "Reparations Now" resolution, proposing a $14 trillion federal expenditure to provide reparations to Black Americans.

President Donald Trump has abruptly terminated Dr. Carla D. Hayden, the Librarian of Congress, continuing his administration’s removal of federal officials linked to progressive policies. The dismissal was delivered Thursday evening via a brief two-sentence email from the White House Presidential Personnel Office, effective immediately.

David H. Souter, former Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, died on May 8, 2025, at his home in New Hampshire.

Representative Shri Thanedar (D-MI) introduced seven articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump on Monday, accusing him of "high crimes and misdemeanors.

Republican lawmakers are advancing a $150 billion defense package that allocates $27 billion to President Donald Trump's Golden Dome missile defense system.