congressional intern, Eric Tarpinian‑Jachym from Granby, Massachusetts, was fatally shot near the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.
Senator Chris Murphy criticized President Donald Trump on NBC’s “Meet the Press” Sunday, saying Trump’s current actions are “much more lawless” than during his first term. Murphy’s remarks followed a question about whether Trump’s recent military strikes, allegedly ordered without congressional approval, could be grounds for impeachment.
Rep. Mark Green (R-TN) announced that he will resign from Congress before the end of his term. Green's departure will leave Republicans with only a slim majority.
Former Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant has announced her run for Congress in Washington’s 9th District, setting up a potential 2026 showdown with long-time Democratic incumbent Rep. Adam Smith. Sawant, a self-described socialist, said her campaign will focus on opposing U.S. military aid to Israel and advocating for Medicare for All.
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.
