Ilhan Omar 'disappears' $30 million in her financial disclosure submitted to Congress Through an altered financial declaration, Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar tries to convince Congress that she does not own $30 million
DHS orders thousands of employees to return to work despite ongoing shutdown The DHS has been clear in its warning to staff: those who do not report to work could face disciplinary action
Government agencies corroborate the existence of extraterrestrials, says Tim Burchett Tim Burchett maintains that all government agencies have reliable information about the existence of extraterrestrials
Former employee of a congresswoman could spend up to 20 years in prison for stealing $23,000 Ohio Representative Marcy Kaptur was the victim of fraud orchestrated by a former employee who charged her personal expenses to a credit card
Hakeem Jeffries calls Donald Trump hypocritical and reproaches him for his conduct Hakeem Jeffries criticized Donald Trump for engaging in practices he opposed before returning to govern the US for a second time
Congressman in California leaves Republican Party to become independent ahead of midterms The legislator's departure reduces the party's advantage in the House. After the change, the balance of power is 217 Republicans, 214 Democrats
Mike Johnson asks Congressman Tony Gonzales to withdraw his candidacy in seeking his re-election Mike Johnson put a stop to the scandal involving Tony Gonzales and asked him to end his plan to be re-elected as senator for Texas
Tony Gonzales resigns from reelection after sexual scandal and amid Republican pressure Representative Tony Gonzales announced he will not seek reelection, ending a runoff between him and Brandon Herrera
Congressman Tony Gonzales admits to having an affair with a married woman who then committed suicide Tony Gonzales, representative for Texas, admitted to having an affair with one of his staff members who, under social pressure, took her own life
Trump's attacks against Iran are unconstitutional The president acted unilaterally and unlawfully: without authorization from Congress and without any imminent threat to the United States
White House boasts 'backing' Political and international offensive by his government against Iran According to the Trump administration, this operation was carried out in collaboration with regional allies and after 47 years of Iranian aggression
Migrant Force praises the initiative to achieve representation of Mexican immigrants in the House Migrant Force applauds the progress of the constitutional reform initiative to include eight seats representing Mexican immigrants in the US
Hillary Clinton states that Republicans are trying to make it harder for married women to vote Hillary Clinton warns that, through the SAVE Act, Republicans intend to restrict married women's right to vote in the next elections
House approves Innovation Law for Police Deescalation and generates debate on “ghost” weapons The bill changes the federal definition of certain less-lethal devices, which would impact both law enforcement agencies and the civilian market
House of Representatives blocks Trump's tariffs on Canada; Six Republicans Join Democrats Although the vote could have limited effects, it represents an important political signal ahead of the upcoming midterm elections
Director of ICE announces key participation For security at the 2026 World Cup The controversial US Immigration and Customs Enforcement says it will have a key role in trying to keep the 2026 World Cup safe
Democrats add five districts that they could wrestle from Republicans in midterm elections The DCCC expands its efforts into territories in Colorado, Minnesota, Montana, South Carolina, and Virginia
The ruling party wins the legislative elections in Japan Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's Liberal Democratic Party regains majority in Parliament, according to early projections
Pelosi prepares support for Jack Schlossberg, grandson of JFK, for the House of Representatives Former Speaker of the House plans to publicly support JFK's grandson in hotly contested New York primary
Hillary Clinton demands a public hearing with cameras to testify about the Epstein files Former First Lady Hillary Clinton is willing to testify about the Epstein files, but demands it be in a public hearing with cameras
House of Representatives passes bill to end government shutdown The bill to end the government shutdown passed by a narrow margin in the House of Representatives
The Republican National Committee is ahead of the Democrats by more than $80 million The Republican National Committee has become a fundraising machine and is already ahead of the Democrats by more than $80 million
Trump signs funding bill to end government shutdown Despite the announcement, Congress could not agree on the budget for a key area, the Department of Homeland Security
Democrats and Republicans reach an agreement to avoid government shutdown The agreement seeks to prevent the federal government from running out of funds and dispels the specter of a new shutdown that threatened to paralyze the country
Puerto Rico Avenue to be named after Carlos Beltran, elected to the Hall of Fame After his arrival in Cooperstown, Puerto Rico will honor one of his best baseball players
Plane crashes in Norte de Santander, Colombia, leaving 15 dead; among the victims is a congressman The aircraft lost contact with the control tower minutes before landing and crashed in Norte de Santander, Colombia, leaving 15 dead
Why does ICE need more money from Congress if it still has billions? Both ICE and other Department of Homeland Security agencies have billions of dollars unused from the 2025 special budget
Democrats gain advantage heading into midterm elections as Trump administration wanes: Bloomberg The Democratic Party has a clear initial advantage in regaining control of the House of Representatives, according to analysis published in Bloomberg
This is how Trump plans to win the November election: 15 orders, tricks, conspiracies, and lies A partial list of the main ways Trump is trying to win the November election, even against the will of the voters
House of Representatives approves Homeland Security bill, despite ICE abuses The news sparked dozens of criticisms, given that ICE is involved in controversial events, such as the death of Renee Good at the hands of an immigration agent
Congress reaches bipartisan agreement on healthcare, as new political clash looms over ICE Legislative leaders from both parties reached a consensus on a healthcare package that is part of a broad spending bill
Judges approve new district maps in California by Proposition 50 A three-judge panel approved California's use of new district maps in the elections; Republicans said they will appeal to the Supreme Court
The crisis tightens: fewer Americans enroll in health insurance due to rising costs Approximately 22.8 million people have selected an ACA plan, the first decline in four years at this point in the enrollment period
Chris Murphy criticizes ICE operation, calling it “inhumane and illegal” Democratic senator denounces that current tactics of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have crossed the line of legality and ethics
Sheinbaum asks the US to reach out to its youth to reduce drug addiction The Mexican president insisted that there is coordination and collaboration with the US, but Mexico's independence is not negotiable
Juan Ciscomani surprises by supporting millions of dollars in cuts that will affect Arizona hospitals Republican Juan Ciscomani opted not to sign the extension of subsidies intended to support the health of vulnerable people in Arizona
Democrat Julia Brownley ruled out seeking reelection to represent California Democrat Julia Brownley surprised everyone by announcing she will not seek reelection as California's representative in the upcoming elections
House of Representatives approves extension of Obamacare subsidies and puts pressure on the Senate The House passed extending Obamacare subsidies with bipartisan support, increasing pressure on the Senate to negotiate a deal
Influencer Trisha Paytas considers running for Congress YouTuber, actress, and businesswoman Trisha Paytas considers running for a seat in the House of Representatives
Trump Administration Tried to Erase Records About Capitol Attack: NPR National Public Radio says Justice Department removed terms like 'riot,' 'riot,' and 'insurrection' from official documents
Millions invested to search for and deport migrants in 2026 Trump's immigration offensive enriches companies that profit from the division and pain of Latino families
In 2026: Latino voters are the undecided bloc that Democrats and Republicans will have to convince Latino voters have proven to be a complex electoral force and, not being a sociocultural monolith, have become an undecided bloc
The nine states that will reduce taxes in 2026 Nine states will reduce income tax in 2026. Find out which ones and how these cuts could benefit local taxpayers
Democrats urge Trump to abandon the rule limiting Green Cards for those receiving public assistance Democrats say rule change opens door to penalizing those who previously accessed such programs
Schumer presses Senate for legal action against Trump administration over incomplete Epstein files Senator Schumer introduces motion to initiate legal action against the Trump Administration over incomplete Epstein case information and deleting files
Republican Cynthia Lummis renounces the possibility of being re-elected as senator Cynthia Lummis ruled out the possibility of being re-elected as senator, joining four other Republicans who have opted for the same
Elise Stefanik abandons the candidacy for governor of New York and announces her retirement from Congress Representative Elise Stefanik surprised everyone by dropping out of the New York gubernatorial race and announcing her retirement from Congress
Five dead in new US attacks on boats allegedly linked to drug trafficking With these two actions, the death toll from US bombings in the Caribbean and the Pacific exceeds one hundred
Could the Trump administration delete names from Epstein's files? Congressman Ro Khanna says no Congressman Ro Khanna told this newspaper that the Trump Administration would be committing an irregularity if it deletes Epstein's file names
In Maryland, an Afro-Latina immigrant is elected as president of the House of Delegates Joseline Pena Melnyk, who was born in the Dominican Republic and migrated to New York, becomes the first Afro-Latina immigrant in the state House
Bill and Hillary Clinton could face contempt of Congress If they refuse to testify about their relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, Bill and Hillary Clinton could face contempt of Congress
Immigration Facts of the Week: Trump suffered setbacks, but doubles down on his rhetoric and anti-immigrant measures Check out the most important immigration developments, such as the increase in migrant deaths and Trump's
Kristi Noem left congressional hearing for alleged FEMA meeting after questions about ICE The Secretary of Homeland Security was questioned about the detention of US veterans and other shortcomings in immigration operations
US US seizes oil tanker off Venezuela, escalating tensions with Caracas The operation further complicates PDVSA's crude oil exports and coincides with the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony awarded to Maria Corina Machado
Representative Adelita Grijalva reports that she was pepper-sprayed during an ICE raid Democrat Adelita Grijalva was assaulted during an operation carried out by ICE agents in search of immigrants lacking legal status
Troy Nehls, representative for Texas, announces that he will not seek reelection The Republican who co-sponsored the idea of ??redesigning the $100 bill with Donald Trump's image in the center rules out seeking reelection
The present is of struggle, the future is ours The unexpected and heroic resistance of the Latino and American people against Trump
Donald Trump signs law ordering the release of Epstein files Trump accused Democrats of associating with the disgraced financier after signing the bill on Jeffrey Epstein's files
The Senate passed the measure to force the release of Epstein's files; it now goes to Trump's signature Congress acted swiftly Tuesday with bill that would force the release of the complete files of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein
The retirement of Democrat “Chuy” Garcia generates controversy in the House of Representatives The announcement of “Chuy” Garcia's early retirement as representative for Illinois' 4th Congressional District.
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus supports Representative “Chuy” Garcia's decision to retire The Democrat’s main argument was that his cardiologist recommended he reduces his workload for health reasons.
Adelita Grijalva took the oath as a new member of the House of Representatives Democrat Adelita Grijalva officially became a member of the House of Representatives, which reduces the power of the Republicans
Senate approves bill to reopen the government with the support of eight Democrats The Senate on Monday approved a Republican-backed agreement, supported by eight Democrats, to temporarily fund the federal government
The We the People Coalition announces the '2 Million Letters' campaign A group of activists travel from San Diego to Washington to pressure congressmen and senators to approve immigration reform
