House Oversight Committee votes to subpoena Attorney General Pam Bondi to testify in Epstein probe

Washington — The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee voted Thursday to subpoena Attorney General Pam Bondi for testimony as part of its investigation into the federal government’s handling of the case against convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The panel approved a motion from Rep. Nancy Mace, a Republican from South Carolina, to subpoena Bondi, … Read more

‘Most powerful’ N.C. senator trails primary challenger by 2 votes despite Trump’s endorsement

North Carolina state Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Berger is running two votes behind his primary challenger, Sam Page, despite having the endorsement of President Donald Trump, according to unofficial state election results. The razor thin margin will likely prompt a recount. Berger, who helped lead Republicans’ redistricting efforts in the state, was challenged by … Read more

Iran strikes highlight fractures in GOP ahead of war powers votes in Congress

Washington — Fractures within the Republican Party have become apparent as the GOP grapples with the massive U.S. and Israeli military operation launched on Iran over the weekend. And the breaks come as lawmakers face votes this week on whether to rein in President Trump’s ability to pursue further military action against Iran without congressional … Read more

Lawmakers stress new urgency around war powers votes after Iran strikes

Washington — Efforts in Congress to block President Trump from using further military action against Iran without support from lawmakers have intensified after the U.S. and Israel launched a massive military operation on Saturday. Lawmakers are expected to vote this week on resolutions to require President Trump to seek Congressional approval to use military force … Read more

Trump portrays a “winning” America: Will that translate into GOP midterm votes?

President Donald Trump emphasized domestic issues – starting with the economy and immigration – in a State of the Union address that cast America as successfully recovering from a series of crises and approaching its 250th anniversary stronger than ever. The impetus Tuesday night was clear: November’s midterm elections loom large, with President Trump’s Republican … Read more