Individual charged in the killings of a congressional intern and a teenage girl, remains at large.
Suspect Linked to Congressional Intern Murder Charged in Teen Shooting Authorities have revealed that a man suspected in the murder of a Congressional intern in Washington, D.C., is also believed to have killed a teenage girl shortly afterward. Eric Tarpinian Jahim, a 21-year-old intern for Republican Congressman Ron Estes, was shot on June 30. He […]
Voters in New York sue to eliminate congressional district map due to Republican seats
A group of New York voters has initiated a lawsuit to challenge the congressional maps associated with Republican Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, aiming to address what they see as unfair redistricting practices ahead of the 2026 elections. Represented by the Democratic Elias Law Group, the lawsuit claims that “Black and Latino Staten Islanders have less opportunity […]
Over 100 pro-life organizations urge Congressional Republicans to end taxpayer support for abortion via Obamacare
Pro-Life Coalition Urges Republicans to Oppose Obamacare Subsidy Extension A group of over 100 pro-life organizations, spearheaded by Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America, has reached out to Republican lawmakers, urging them to reject the extension of Obamacare subsidies unless they come with strong measures against taxpayer funding for elective abortions. The coalition’s letter stresses adherence […]
‘Retirement Home’: Ron DeSantis Joins Forces With Democrat to Advocate for Congressional Term Limits
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, a Republican, and former Democratic Representative David Trone from Maryland have advocated for term limits on members of Congress. In a joint statement, they expressed concern that both the House and Senate are dominated by “career politicians.” This comes as the government shutdown enters its 22nd day. They mentioned that some […]
Congressional Candidate from the Democratic Party Declines to Denounce Political Violence
Democratic Candidate Avoids Denouncing Political Violence at Rally Taylor Wetatch, a Democratic candidate for the congressional seat currently held by Republican Mariannette Miller-Meeks in Iowa, participated in a No Kings rally this past weekend. During the event, he was asked a straightforward question: “Do you condemn political violence?” Instead of directly addressing the query, Wetatch […]
Supreme Court Indicates That Democrats May No Longer Control Congressional Districts Based on Race
Supreme Court Reviews Race-Based Congressional Districts In a recent session, the Supreme Court hinted that the practice of creating congressional districts based on race might be nearing its end. Justice Brett Kavanaugh, aligning with Chief Justice John Roberts, raised questions during the oral arguments of the case Louisiana v. Calais, wondering if the time limit […]
Supreme Court Could Eliminate Troubling Legal Standards That Compel States To Create Congressional Districts Solely For Minorities
Supreme Court Set to Hear Case on Race in Congressional Districts The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments on Wednesday regarding a case that has the potential to end the practice of using race in drawing congressional districts. At the heart of this long-standing legal dispute is Louisiana’s congressional map, which illustrates the conflicting […]
Congressional authority has been undermined, from Obama to Trump.
Back in 2014, Congress took the unusual step of suing the executive branch, claiming that the president was not enforcing certain laws. This was a significant moment, particularly since the lawmakers targeting Obamacare had long sought to dismantle it. This lawsuit was centered around U.S. House of Representatives v. Burwell, where the Republican-led House took […]
Can Trump fund military personnel without congressional approval? Some Democrats disagree.
On Saturday, President Trump instructed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to allocate previously approved funds to cover military personnel’s pay during the current government shutdown. This decision is intended to alleviate some of the strain on House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana), who is under increasing pressure to reconvene the House for a vote on a Republican-supported […]
Ex-FBI Director Comey enters not guilty plea to charges related to 2020 congressional statements
James Comey Pleads Not Guilty to Federal Charges Former FBI Director James Comey has entered a not guilty plea to accusations that he provided false statements to Congress in 2020 about the FBI’s investigation into President Donald Trump’s connections with Russia. The charges, which included making false statements and obstructing Congress, were brought against him […]