Oil prices surge as Congress splits on Iran war votes: From the Politics Desk

In today’s edition, we examine how the escalating Iran war is playing out in the oil markets and the halls of the Capitol. Plus, Scott Wong and Matt Dixon have…

How far can Congress take its inherent contempt powers?  

 In this age of original intent, surely it means something that the people who wrote the document intended to deny Congress the authority to summarily punish third parties.

Veterans fought for these benefits. Congress can finally give them what they need

Somewhere tonight, a combat-injured veteran who was medically retired before completing 20 years of service is doing the math on a check that is smaller than it should be. The…

Jordan accuses Smith of lying to Congress in criminal referral to DOJ

House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) late Wednesday recommended criminal charges against former special counsel Jack Smith, pushing to tee up a prosecution of the man that led the criminal…

The Costs of the U.S. War with Iran and Congress Races Toward August Recess | July 22

Source: YouTube Summary The Costs of the U.S. War with Iran and Congress Races Toward August Recess | July 22 Why It Matters This video provides visual context for the…

Congress must get the Older Americans Act reauthorization across the finish line

Following the Senate’s unanimous passage of the bipartisan Older Americans Act reauthorization on July 14, advocates are calling on the House of Representatives to approve the bill to ensure continued…

The battle for Congress gets a Wall Street-style scoreboard powered by real-money bets

EXCLUSIVE: As the race for control of Congress heats up, prediction markets are emerging as an increasingly influential complement to traditional polling, offering real-time election forecasts that shift as news…

The battle for Congress gets a Wall Street-style scoreboard powered by real-money bets

EXCLUSIVE: As the race for control of Congress heats up, prediction markets are emerging as an increasingly influential complement to traditional polling, offering real-time election forecasts that shift as news…

Congress to put American Bar Association in hot seat over DEI rules tied to law school accreditation

Congress is calling a hearing to examine whether the American Bar Association (ABA) has used its dominant role in law school accreditation to push diversity, equity and inclusion policies throughout…

Congress to put American Bar Association in hot seat over DEI rules tied to law school accreditation

Congress is calling a hearing to examine whether the American Bar Association (ABA) has used its dominant role in law school accreditation to push diversity, equity and inclusion policies throughout…