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fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

For Better or for Worse, the House Is Changing the Way It Deals With Its Worst Members

Two Congress members forced resignations of colleagues accused of misconduct, showcasing a new form of member-driven accountability.
SF politics
fromABC News
4 days ago

Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales resign from Congress

Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales resigned from Congress amid sexual misconduct allegations and potential expulsion efforts from their colleagues.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

House Republican GOES OFF on Her Colleagues: Immoral Freaks!'

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna criticized immoral behavior in Congress, calling for a complete overhaul and expressing disgust over specific representatives' alleged misconduct.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Fox News Host Has a Direct Question for Republican Lawmaker: What Exactly Does Congress Do These Days?'

Congress appears ineffective as responsibilities shift to the courts and executive branch amid ongoing government shutdown.
SF politics
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

For Better or for Worse, the House Is Changing the Way It Deals With Its Worst Members

Two Congress members forced resignations of colleagues accused of misconduct, showcasing a new form of member-driven accountability.
SF politics
fromABC News
4 days ago

Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales resign from Congress

Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales resigned from Congress amid sexual misconduct allegations and potential expulsion efforts from their colleagues.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

House Republican GOES OFF on Her Colleagues: Immoral Freaks!'

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna criticized immoral behavior in Congress, calling for a complete overhaul and expressing disgust over specific representatives' alleged misconduct.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Fox News Host Has a Direct Question for Republican Lawmaker: What Exactly Does Congress Do These Days?'

Congress appears ineffective as responsibilities shift to the courts and executive branch amid ongoing government shutdown.
US politics
fromemptywheel
2 days ago

Democrats Need to Solve the Tactical Problems with Impeachment before Relying on It - emptywheel

Peter Magyar demands resignations and anti-corruption measures following his victory, aiming to unlock EU funds while warning of document shredding by Viktor Orbán's team.
#impeachment
Right-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Veteran politico says impeaching & convicting Trump now a real possibility: He "is stark-raving mad" - LGBTQ Nation

Impeaching and convicting Trump is increasingly seen as a viable option due to rising public sentiment against him.
fromAxios
4 days ago
US politics

Scoop: House Democrats introduce 5 articles of impeachment targeting Pete Hegseth

fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago
US politics

Scrutiny of Hegseth mounts as Democrats attempt to rein in Trump administration over Iran war US politics live

House Democrats filed six impeachment articles against Pete Hegseth for high crimes related to military actions in Iran.
fromAxios
1 week ago
US politics

"That's not the fight right now": Democrats shut down talk of impeaching Trump this year

Democrats are focusing on practical solutions rather than impeachment or the 25th Amendment in response to Trump's actions.
Right-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Veteran politico says impeaching & convicting Trump now a real possibility: He "is stark-raving mad" - LGBTQ Nation

Impeaching and convicting Trump is increasingly seen as a viable option due to rising public sentiment against him.
US politics
fromAxios
4 days ago

Scoop: House Democrats introduce 5 articles of impeachment targeting Pete Hegseth

Democrats are introducing an impeachment resolution against Hegseth, focusing on U.S. operations in Iran and alleged personal misconduct.
US politics
fromTruthout
4 days ago

Dems Submit Articles of Impeachment Against Pete Hegseth

Democrats plan to file five articles of impeachment against Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth over unauthorized war and other grievances.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Scrutiny of Hegseth mounts as Democrats attempt to rein in Trump administration over Iran war US politics live

House Democrats filed six impeachment articles against Pete Hegseth for high crimes related to military actions in Iran.
US politics
fromAxios
1 week ago

"That's not the fight right now": Democrats shut down talk of impeaching Trump this year

Democrats are focusing on practical solutions rather than impeachment or the 25th Amendment in response to Trump's actions.
#surveillance
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
2 days ago

Senate passes 10-day FISA extension after House revolt sinks long-term deal

The Senate approved a 10-day extension of a key surveillance power, allowing more time for negotiations on reforms to the spying program.
US politics
fromNextgov.com
2 days ago

House passes 10-day FISA extension after prospects of long-term deal collapse

The House passed a 10-day extension of a U.S. surveillance program amid GOP divisions, delaying a longer-term renewal effort.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Fisa surveillance vote sparks fierce debate as Congress splits on warrantless monitoring

A controversial law allowing warrantless surveillance is set to expire, sparking intense debate over its renewal and potential reforms.
#trump-administration
Washington DC
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Trump administration cleared to continue construction of White House ballroom, court rules

The Trump administration can proceed with building a $400m White House ballroom after a court ruling allowed construction to continue.
Right-wing politics
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

Former Biglaw Partner Warns There Are No 'Guardrails' Left Around Trump - And Someone Is Taking Advantage - Above the Law

Ty Cobb warns that without experienced advisors, Trump's decisions may be manipulated by bad actors, raising concerns about foreign influence on U.S. policy.
Washington DC
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Trump administration cleared to continue construction of White House ballroom, court rules

The Trump administration can proceed with building a $400m White House ballroom after a court ruling allowed construction to continue.
Right-wing politics
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

Former Biglaw Partner Warns There Are No 'Guardrails' Left Around Trump - And Someone Is Taking Advantage - Above the Law

Ty Cobb warns that without experienced advisors, Trump's decisions may be manipulated by bad actors, raising concerns about foreign influence on U.S. policy.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

Why U.S. Politics Looks Like a Bad Marriage

Political discourse has shifted to personal attacks, resembling damaging communication patterns that threaten the unity of the country.
fromCornell Chronicle
4 days ago

Talk to explore politics behind the Inflation Reduction Act | Cornell Chronicle

Stokes will deliver a talk, 'The Carbon Wave: A Story of Democracy, Parenthood, and the Race to Protect Our Planet,' recounting the passage of the legislation through the perspectives of three new parents.
Higher education
#sexual-misconduct
Left-wing politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

AOC, Boebert join calls for sexual misconduct accountability in Congress

Lawmakers from both parties demand accountability for sexual misconduct in Congress following recent resignations amid allegations.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

House Republican Reveals Senator She Claims Has Disturbing' Allegations Against Him

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna claims Sen. Ruben Gallego faces allegations of sexual misconduct linked to ex-Rep. Eric Swalwell's recent controversies.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Very Disturbing': Republican Who Led the Charge Against Swalwell Warns GOP Senate Leader to Look Into' One of His Members

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna calls for investigation into disturbing allegations against a Senator, highlighting issues of sexual misconduct in Congress.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

AOC, Boebert join calls for sexual misconduct accountability in Congress

Lawmakers from both parties demand accountability for sexual misconduct in Congress following recent resignations amid allegations.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

House Republican Reveals Senator She Claims Has Disturbing' Allegations Against Him

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna claims Sen. Ruben Gallego faces allegations of sexual misconduct linked to ex-Rep. Eric Swalwell's recent controversies.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Very Disturbing': Republican Who Led the Charge Against Swalwell Warns GOP Senate Leader to Look Into' One of His Members

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna calls for investigation into disturbing allegations against a Senator, highlighting issues of sexual misconduct in Congress.
#trump
fromTruthout
1 week ago
Left-wing politics

Dems Call for 25th Amendment Remedy to Remove Trump - Is It Plausible?

Two-thirds of Americans disapprove of Trump's threat to Iran, prompting calls for his removal under the 25th Amendment.
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago
US politics

JUST IN: House Democrats File Bill to Form 25th Amendment Commission to Assess Trump's Mental Fitness

Fifty House Democrats sponsored a bill to assess Trump's mental fitness under the 25th Amendment.
US Elections
fromSlate Magazine
4 days ago

Trump Just Automated Draft Entry. It's Time for the Supreme Court to Step In.

Trump's military actions raise serious concerns about the potential for a draft and the constitutional implications surrounding it.
Left-wing politics
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

Trump's Corrupt Pardon Campaign Has Somehow Hit a New Low

Trump has issued approximately 1,600 pardons during his second term, significantly more than in his first term, with no signs of slowing down.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

The supreme court needs to put limits on Trump's use of the pardoning power | Steven Greenhouse

Trump's pardons undermine democracy and ethics, deviating from Hamilton's vision of cautious presidential pardoning.
Left-wing politics
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Dems Call for 25th Amendment Remedy to Remove Trump - Is It Plausible?

Two-thirds of Americans disapprove of Trump's threat to Iran, prompting calls for his removal under the 25th Amendment.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

JUST IN: House Democrats File Bill to Form 25th Amendment Commission to Assess Trump's Mental Fitness

Fifty House Democrats sponsored a bill to assess Trump's mental fitness under the 25th Amendment.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

Virginia joins a national effort to ensure only popular vote winners become president

Virginia joins the National Popular Vote Compact, increasing the total to 18 states and 222 electoral votes, aiming for a nationwide popular vote system.
Non-profit organizations
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 year ago

Gay Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent may have helped create a constitutional crisis - LGBTQ Nation

Elon Musk's team gained unauthorized access to the federal payment system, threatening USAID operations and raising concerns about national security and economic stability.
#eric-swalwell
SF politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

This May Be Why Eric Swalwell Thought He Could Get Away With It

Eric Swalwell's political career ended amid serious allegations of harassment and assault, raising questions about his past and political rise.
SF politics
fromThe New Yorker
3 days ago

Eric Swalwell and the Modern-Media Reckoning

Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress amid multiple sexual misconduct allegations, including rape, which he denies.
SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Department of Justice investigating Eric Swalwell amid sexual assault allegations

The US Department of Justice is investigating Eric Swalwell following his resignation amid multiple sexual misconduct allegations.
SF politics
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

Biglaw Firm's PAC Donated To Swalwell... After Rape Allegations Dropped - Above the Law

Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress and his gubernatorial campaign following serious allegations of sexual misconduct from multiple women.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Why Were They Silent for So Long?' Karoline Leavitt Rips Democrats Over Swalwell Scandal

Karoline Leavitt condemned Eric Swalwell's sexual misconduct allegations and criticized Democrats for their silence on his behavior.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Alyssa Farah Griffin Reveals She Was Irked by Eric Swalwell's Drunken Behavior After Seeing It for Herself

Alyssa Farah Griffin recounted an uncomfortable encounter with Eric Swalwell amid allegations of sexual misconduct against him.
SF politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

This May Be Why Eric Swalwell Thought He Could Get Away With It

Eric Swalwell's political career ended amid serious allegations of harassment and assault, raising questions about his past and political rise.
SF politics
fromThe New Yorker
3 days ago

Eric Swalwell and the Modern-Media Reckoning

Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress amid multiple sexual misconduct allegations, including rape, which he denies.
SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Department of Justice investigating Eric Swalwell amid sexual assault allegations

The US Department of Justice is investigating Eric Swalwell following his resignation amid multiple sexual misconduct allegations.
SF politics
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

Biglaw Firm's PAC Donated To Swalwell... After Rape Allegations Dropped - Above the Law

Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress and his gubernatorial campaign following serious allegations of sexual misconduct from multiple women.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Why Were They Silent for So Long?' Karoline Leavitt Rips Democrats Over Swalwell Scandal

Karoline Leavitt condemned Eric Swalwell's sexual misconduct allegations and criticized Democrats for their silence on his behavior.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Alyssa Farah Griffin Reveals She Was Irked by Eric Swalwell's Drunken Behavior After Seeing It for Herself

Alyssa Farah Griffin recounted an uncomfortable encounter with Eric Swalwell amid allegations of sexual misconduct against him.
#iran
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

CNN's Smerconish Pushes Congress to Authorize' Trump's Iran War: Stop Using the War Powers Deadline as Cover for Indecision'

Michael Smerconish urged Congress to authorize military action against Iran to prevent nuclear weapon acquisition.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Top Senate Republican Asked If He's Comfortable' With Trump's Threats Against Civilian Targets

Senate Majority Leader John Thune supports President Trump's tough stance on Iran, viewing it as a strategy to open the Strait of Hormuz.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

CNN's Smerconish Pushes Congress to Authorize' Trump's Iran War: Stop Using the War Powers Deadline as Cover for Indecision'

Michael Smerconish urged Congress to authorize military action against Iran to prevent nuclear weapon acquisition.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Top Senate Republican Asked If He's Comfortable' With Trump's Threats Against Civilian Targets

Senate Majority Leader John Thune supports President Trump's tough stance on Iran, viewing it as a strategy to open the Strait of Hormuz.
Left-wing politics
fromEsquire
4 days ago

Once Again, Congress Has Failed to Use Its Constitutional Powers to End the President's Ridiculous War

The Senate failed to stop the president's war, highlighting Congress's ongoing inability to exercise its constitutional powers.
Washington DC
fromwww.vox.com
4 days ago

Trump's DOJ wants to undo January 6 convictions

The Trump administration seeks to vacate convictions of January 6 rioters, framing them as victims of wrongful prosecution.
#fisa
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

House approves short-term extension of surveillance law in blow to Republicans' long-term plan US politics live

The House voted to extend Section 702 of FISA, allowing warrantless surveillance until April 30, despite bipartisan opposition to longer renewals.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

House extends surveillance powers for 10 days

The House voted to extend a controversial surveillance program, FISA 702, until April 30 amid ongoing debates about privacy and national security.
Right-wing politics
fromAxios
3 days ago

SCOTUS justices air disputes in rare public rifts

The Supreme Court faces significant internal conflict as justices critique each other's views amid crucial upcoming rulings.
Left-wing politics
fromTruthout
3 days ago

40 Out of 47 Democratic Senators Just Voted to Block Arms Sales to Israel

A record number of Senators supported resolutions to block military sales to Israel, reflecting a shift in accountability for U.S. foreign policy.
SF politics
fromEsquire
2 days ago

Mike Johnson Isn't So Good at This Whole Speaker of the House Thing

Speaker Moses struggles with leadership as GOP factions blame the White House for legislative failures.
#tmz
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

CNN Panel Weighs in On TMZ's New Washington Bureau: No Group of 435 people' Deserve The TMZ Treatment' More

TMZ's new Washington Bureau aims to blend pop culture with politics, bringing a fresh perspective to Capitol Hill reporting.
Washington DC
fromJezebel
4 days ago

TMZ Is Now Berating Congress, as the Founding Fathers Intended

TMZ is now covering Congress, focusing on celebrity-style scandals and moments during a government shutdown.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

CNN Panel Weighs in On TMZ's New Washington Bureau: No Group of 435 people' Deserve The TMZ Treatment' More

TMZ's new Washington Bureau aims to blend pop culture with politics, bringing a fresh perspective to Capitol Hill reporting.
Washington DC
fromJezebel
4 days ago

TMZ Is Now Berating Congress, as the Founding Fathers Intended

TMZ is now covering Congress, focusing on celebrity-style scandals and moments during a government shutdown.
#republican-party
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

GOP Senator Argues His Party Deserves to Lose the Majority: We've Gotten One Bill Passed'

Sen. Tommy Tuberville criticized Republicans for failing to maintain their majority in Congress and highlighted issues affecting rural communities.
SF politics
fromPOLITICO
5 days ago

GOP leaders prepare to steamroll opponents of DHS funding plan

Republican senators are pushing for spending cuts and specific priorities in upcoming funding discussions for DHS and immigration enforcement.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

GOP Senator Argues His Party Deserves to Lose the Majority: We've Gotten One Bill Passed'

Sen. Tommy Tuberville criticized Republicans for failing to maintain their majority in Congress and highlighted issues affecting rural communities.
SF politics
fromPOLITICO
5 days ago

GOP leaders prepare to steamroll opponents of DHS funding plan

Republican senators are pushing for spending cuts and specific priorities in upcoming funding discussions for DHS and immigration enforcement.
SF politics
fromAxios
2 days ago

Trump suffers rare defeat with House Republicans

Republican leaders faced resistance on extending Section 702, resulting in a fallback to a short-term extension of the spy powers program.
Right-wing politics
fromEsquire
3 days ago

Clarence Thomas Wouldn't Know What Progressivism Was If It Smacked Him on the Head

Justice Clarence Thomas criticizes progressivism for undermining natural rights and blames Woodrow Wilson for its adoption in American governance.
#25th-amendment
Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

House Democrats call for commission led by JD Vance to oust Trump

House Democrats proposed a commission to assess Trump's fitness for office under the 25th Amendment amid concerns over his recent statements.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Jen Psaki Shuts Down Democrats' 25th Amendment Trump Hopes

Jen Psaki criticized Democrats' focus on the 25th Amendment for removing Trump, calling it unconstructive and urging broader party inclusivity.
US politics
fromAxios
5 days ago

House Democrats file long-shot 25th Amendment bill targeting Trump

A bill proposes a commission to assess presidential fitness under the 25th Amendment, with 50 Democratic co-sponsors.
US politics
fromTruthout
4 days ago

Raskin Proposes New Health Panel for POTUS Fitness Under 25th Amendment

New legislation aims to simplify the process of removing a president due to health issues under the 25th Amendment.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

House Democrats call for commission led by JD Vance to oust Trump

House Democrats proposed a commission to assess Trump's fitness for office under the 25th Amendment amid concerns over his recent statements.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Jen Psaki Shuts Down Democrats' 25th Amendment Trump Hopes

Jen Psaki criticized Democrats' focus on the 25th Amendment for removing Trump, calling it unconstructive and urging broader party inclusivity.
US politics
fromAxios
5 days ago

House Democrats file long-shot 25th Amendment bill targeting Trump

A bill proposes a commission to assess presidential fitness under the 25th Amendment, with 50 Democratic co-sponsors.
US politics
fromTruthout
4 days ago

Raskin Proposes New Health Panel for POTUS Fitness Under 25th Amendment

New legislation aims to simplify the process of removing a president due to health issues under the 25th Amendment.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Powerful California institutions backed Swalwell's rise. Now they're facing questions

Eric Swalwell's gubernatorial campaign collapsed due to sexual assault allegations, leading to his resignation and loss of support from political allies.
Left-wing politics
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

The Trump Administration Has Fired Over 100 Immigration Judges Without Explanation - Above the Law

The Trump administration has fired immigration judges who upheld due process in deportation cases, undermining the Fourteenth Amendment.
#government-shutdown
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago
US politics

NBC's Welker Pushes Back On House Republican Blaming Dems for DHS Shutdown: Republicans Are In Charge Of All Three Branches'

Washington DC
fromPOLITICO
2 weeks ago

Hill staffers brace for their boss's 'TMZ moment'

Lawmakers are being photographed in leisure activities while government funding remains unresolved, prompting criticism and discussions among staffers about public perception.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Congress returns as historic DHS shutdown is unresolved and Trump's strict voter ID bill looms US politics live

The Senate resumes work amid a prolonged government shutdown, with lawmakers struggling to pass a funding bill for DHS subagencies.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

NBC's Welker Pushes Back On House Republican Blaming Dems for DHS Shutdown: Republicans Are In Charge Of All Three Branches'

The government shutdown is attributed to partisan disagreements, with both parties blaming each other for the lack of funding.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

House returns as two lawmakers vow to resign amid scandals US politics live

Two lawmakers resigned amid scandals, with calls for expulsion of two others over misconduct and abuse of public trust.
SF politics
fromAxios
3 days ago

Scoop: Democrats eye new strategy after Iran war powers fail

House Democrats are considering a strategy to introduce daily war powers resolutions to force votes while in session.
Left-wing politics
fromAxios
1 week ago

House Democratic leadership signals sudden openness to 25th Amendment push

Democratic lawmakers are increasingly pressured to consider drastic measures against Trump due to rising political costs of inaction.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

Top five takeaways from Homeland Security budget hearings

DHS officials testified about funding needs amid a record-breaking shutdown affecting operations and employee pay.
US politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

House lawmakers weigh FCRA changes, CFPB complaint limits

Advancing smaller, bipartisan financial services bills is essential for effective legislation, while maintaining accuracy in credit reporting is crucial for economic mobility.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

WATCH: Gonzales, Swalwell Resignation Letters Read Aloud On House Floor

Rep. Eric Swalwell and Rep. Tony Gonzales announced their resignations amid serious allegations of misconduct and personal controversies.
SF politics
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

Why Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales chose to resign

Rep. Eric Swalwell faced multiple sexual assault allegations, leading to his campaign suspension and calls for resignation from Congress amid due process concerns.
SF politics
fromIntelligencer
6 days ago

Congress May Kick Out 4 of Its Most Problematic Lawmakers

Allegations of sexual misconduct against Eric Swalwell have led to calls for his expulsion from Congress and the end of his gubernatorial campaign.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Filibustering and Delay Strategies That Block Social Justice

Organizational filibustering refers to strategies that delay and obstruct efforts to pursue social justice in systems. These additions can stretch out the process of implementation of diversity strategic plans or multicultural programs for years. Change agents can become battle-fatigued and give up their efforts. They can also become so disheartened that they leave a group or organization altogether.
Social justice
SF politics
fromAxios
6 days ago

Congress reaches the breaking point on its ethics crisis

Lawmakers are frustrated with the slow pace of the Ethics panel and are considering forcing expulsion votes.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

Under pressure from President Trump, can the filibuster survive 2026?

Pressure mounts on Senate Majority Leader John Thune to eliminate the filibuster for passing Trump's voting regulation agenda.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Ilhan Omar Insists GOP Probes Into Her Are Clout Chasing

Ilhan Omar dismissed investigations into her as political tactics by Republicans, emphasizing they lack formal accountability and are aimed at gaining media attention.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
4 days ago

Why Forgetting About Impeachment and Moving On Is a Terrible Idea

Metabolizing Donald Trump's actions has become a damaging pastime, highlighting the need for constitutional remedies like impeachment and the 25th Amendment.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

House Dem Accused of Stealing $5M Could Face Expulsion

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick faces expulsion vote after being found guilty of ethics violations and charged with stealing $5 million in relief funds.
SF politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

US Senate rejects another war powers resolution to limit Trump on Iran

A Senate resolution to limit Trump's war powers against Iran failed for the fourth time amid ongoing tensions and calls for congressional oversight.
US politics
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

The Senate is voting to save free IRS Direct File today

The Senate is set to vote on the IRS Direct File Act to reinstate free tax filing services for Americans.
US politics
fromPOLITICO
1 week ago

These Republican-on-Republican disputes are keeping Congress frozen

The president's focus on a GOP elections bill has worsened party divisions, complicating legislative efforts on housing and aviation safety.
SF politics
fromAxios
1 week ago

Reps. Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales set to face expulsion votes over misconduct allegations

Swalwell faces pressure to withdraw from the California governor race amid sexual assault allegations, which he vehemently denies.
fromJezebel
1 week ago

It Might Be Congressional Expulsion Season, on Both Sides of the Aisle

Gonzales has been in hot water on Capitol Hill for a while, after repeatedly denying and then admitting he was lying about an affair with a married staffer who later committed suicide in exceedingly grisly and tragic fashion.
SF politics
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Republican Congressman Turned Independent Now Says He's Open to Caucusing With Dems

Rep. Kevin Kiley switched to Independent status and remains open to caucusing with Democrats if reelected, while currently maintaining Republican caucus membership due to House rules.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

It's up to the United States Congress, not any president, to declare war'

Congress holds constitutional authority to declare war, not the president, despite the Senate failing to pass a resolution limiting Trump's military powers regarding Iran.
US politics
fromPOLITICO
2 months ago

House infighting will complicate brewing Senate spending deal

Senators consider a DHS-only stopgap to avoid a government shutdown while immigration enforcement restrictions and remaining appropriations are negotiated, with party divisions shaping support.
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