Congress

Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) spoke directly to families of ICE raid victims during a Congressional Democratic forum on Tuesday. The source quotes Blumenthal stating, 'These Lives Did Not Need To Be Taken,' addressing deaths that occurred during immigration enforcement operations.

Al Jazeera's Doha Debates series examined whether China offers international trade relationships without political interference attached, a central question in debates over global economic order. The discussion reflects broader global concern about competing models of international commerce—one emphasizing economic engagement without governance conditions, another linking...

During a House Energy and Commerce Committee hearing held before the House recess, Rep. Dan Goldman (D-NY) spoke about the importance of increasing domestic memory chip supply. Forbes Breaking News covered the testimony.

GeoHussar, a YouTube-based commentator, has published analysis arguing for age limits on U.S. congressional representatives, citing concerns about the fitness of aging lawmakers. According to the video, the argument draws on recent health-related incidents involving sitting members of Congress, though no specific lawmakers or episodes...

Former New York Congressman Jamaal Bowman appeared on the Breaking Points podcast to discuss his political memoir, UNPOLISHED, which covers his life story including street fights, drug dealing involvement, and football before his entry into politics.

Hosts from the political commentary program Suspension of the Rules discuss how voters are reacting to President Trump's proposal to send $5,000 checks to every American adult if Republicans retain control of Congress. The segment examines Isaac Saul's recent analysis of the proposal and what...

NewsNation compiled commentary from Ross Coulthart, an investigative journalist covering unidentified aerial phenomena, on potential UFO disclosure initiatives, congressional briefings on non-human intelligence, and reported seismic activity at Area 51. Coulthart has documented Congressional meetings where officials briefed lawmakers on UAP-related topics and discussed Trump...

According to Democracy Now!, President Donald Trump last month authorized duty-free importation of 660 million pounds of beef trimmings destined for U.S. ground beef production. Congress voted in 2015 to eliminate country-of-origin labeling requirements for imported beef and pork, the outlet reports, leaving consumers unable...

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) told reporters Wednesday that House Republicans have delivered a productive record during the 119th Congress and plan to return to their districts to make the case to voters ahead of the November midterms. Johnson stated that Republicans must directly communicate their...

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said in an interview with Yahoo Finance that ethics considerations — not bank opposition or stablecoin concerns — killed the Clarity Act in a 49-to-50 Senate vote, with 95% of provisions already agreed between both parties. Armstrong said he now assumes...

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) directly challenged Speaker Mike Johnson's decision to cancel votes for the remainder of the week, preventing lawmakers from returning to the House floor until after the midterm elections. Massie's remarks came after Johnson had previously accused him of not participating as...

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a Russia sanctions bill championed by the late Senator Lindsey Graham on Wednesday evening, sending it to President Trump's desk for signature or veto. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small reported on the vote.