DOJ provides Congress with names from Jeffrey Epstein files and explains redactions in a six-page letter
Justice Department Defends Epstein Files Release Amid Lawmaker Criticism The Justice Department recently sent a six-page letter to Congress addressing the release of new documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. This includes a list of “all government officials and politically exposed individuals” mentioned in the files. This letter was directed at leaders of the House and […]
DHS begins partial shutdown as Congress cannot reach a funding agreement before the weekend
The federal government has entered a partial shutdown after Congress was unable to finalize funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The shutdown began late Friday night when the Senate failed to meet the necessary 60 votes to pass the DHS spending bill. This happened right before lawmakers departed Washington, D.C., for the Presidents’ […]
Colombia Triggers Security Concern with Valentine’s Day Flowers Sent to U.S. Congress
This week, the Colombian embassy in Washington sent Valentine’s Day flower arrangements to U.S. lawmakers, which led to a security warning at the Capitol, as reported by Caracol Noticias. In collaboration with the Colombian Flower Exporters Association (Asocolflores), the embassy aimed to promote Colombian flowers leading up to Valentine’s Day. Colombian Ambassador Daniel Garcia-Peña took […]
Congress broadens investigation into TeaOnHer app claimed to allow men to share exes’ nude photos
Congress Expands Investigation into Gossip App TeaOnHer WASHINGTON — The House Oversight Committee is broadening its inquiry into Newville Media Corp., the controversial company behind TeaOnHer, a now-defunct gossip app that allowed men to disclose the identities of women they dated. This app faced serious backlash for allegedly leaking sensitive information, including nude photos. On […]
DOJ is weighing the option of sending federal judges to Congress for impeachment.
Officials from the Justice Department have suggested the possibility of moving to impeach federal judges, marking a significant escalation in the administration’s ongoing conflict with judges perceived as obstructionist or overly activist. This potential approach was discussed in a recent virtual meeting between senior Justice Department officials and U.S. attorneys nationwide. According to sources, this […]
Cooney, who worked with Special Counsel Jack Smith, starts campaign for Congress
J.P. Cooney, who previously collaborated with former special counsel Jack Smith during the criminal case against President Donald Trump, is now campaigning for a seat in the Virginia House of Representatives as a Democrat. “I was dismissed from President Trump’s Justice Department due to my role in prosecuting him. But I won’t allow Trump, or […]
Trump Administration to Collaborate with Congress on Safeguarding Privacy and National Security
Attorney General Commits to Ending Warrantless Surveillance On Wednesday, Attorney General Pam Bondi assured Representative Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.) that the Trump administration will collaborate with Congress to eliminate warrantless surveillance on Americans. Bondi’s comments were made during her appearance before the House Judiciary Committee, where the focus was on the Biden administration’s immigration policies. This […]
Congress Approves Comprehensive Bipartisan Housing Bill
Bipartisan Housing Bill Passes House Aiming to Reduce Costs and Increase Homeownership The House recently passed a bipartisan housing bill, known as the 21st Century Housing Law, with a significant majority of 390-9. This legislation was sponsored by House Financial Services Chairman French Hill (R-Ark.) and Ranking Member Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) and had previously cleared […]
DOJ seeks to overturn Steve Bannon’s contempt of Congress conviction
Justice Department Seeks to Overturn Bannon’s Contempt Conviction The Justice Department took steps on Monday to reverse Steve Bannon’s contempt of Congress conviction, a rather unusual move aimed at addressing aspects tied to the Biden-era investigation related to the January 6, 2021, Capitol incident. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro filed a request for the dismissal of […]
Trump’s immigration leaders expected to speak in Congress after protester fatalities
Government Agencies to Testify Before Congress on Immigration Enforcement WASHINGTON — The leaders of the government agencies carrying out President Trump’s mass deportation efforts are set to appear before Congress on Tuesday. They will likely be questioned about their approach to immigration enforcement in urban areas across the U.S. Recent weeks have seen increased scrutiny […]