Targeting Trump: how Democrats plan to investigate the president if they win Congress Control of Congress after the 2026 midterm elections would give Democrats power to subpoena documents and testimony The Guardian - US · Oct 9
Federal Contractors Responsible for 'Biased' Alcohol Study Should Be Punished, Oversight Committee Says Rep. James Comer is asking the HHS to consider disciplinary action against anti-alcohol activists empowered by the Biden administration. Reason · Oct 1
Organiser Blames Wealthy Donors After Cancelling Kid Rock MAGA Festival Because Only Six VIPs Sold Patriots Day Freedom Fest, featuring Kid Rock and Republican Rep. James Comer, was cancelled days before its 26 September date after only six $1,000 VIP tickets were sold. International Business Times UK · Sep 22
Billionaire Leon Black held in contempt of Congress by House over Epstein investigation Black's lawyers have denounced the Oversight Committee's pursuit of the former head of a private equity firm as an abuse of congressional power The Independent UK · Sep 16
House votes to hold Leon Black in contempt over Epstein subpoenas refusal Billionaire has refused to comply with subpoenas from House oversight committee as part of Epstein inquiry The Guardian - US · Sep 16
Epstein Survivors Applaud Leon Black Contempt Vote, Urge Comer To Pursue Dershowitz, Blanche: 'No One Is Above the Law' Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell have backed a House committee's contempt recommendation against Leon Black and favoured testimony from Alan Dershowitz and Todd Blanche. International Business Times UK · Sep 16
Epstein survivors praise House panel over Leon Black contempt vote Victims hail 41-0 vote in favor of holding billionaire in contempt over refusal to comply with panel’s subpoenas The Guardian - US · Sep 16
House panel votes unanimously to hold billionaire Leon Black in contempt over Epstein probe The House Oversight Committee unanimously recommended holding billionaire Leon Black in contempt. He refused to comply with subpoenas seeking testimony and documents for the Epstein probe. Black has sued the committee, arguing the subpoenas exceed its authority. Lawmakers state his testimony is crucial for examining financial institutions' ties to Epstein.… The Economic Times · Sep 16
House panel recommends contempt charge for billionaire Leon Black in Epstein probe The House Oversight Committee has voted to recommend holding billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress in the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein The Independent UK · Sep 16
House panel recommends Leon Black be held in contempt over Epstein inquiry subpoenas Financier refused to comply with subpoenas seeking his testimony for the investigation into the late sex offender The Guardian - US · Sep 15
U.S. Rep. Brandon Gill seeks top Republican oversight post Another Texan, Rep. Pat Fallon, also is seeking a leadership role on the top investigatory committee for the U.S. House. The Texas Tribune · Sep 15
Mitch McConnell Says Recovery Has Been 'Long and Often Frustrating' as He Returns to Senate Mitch McConnell returned to the Senate after more than 90 days away, saying recovery from a June fall remains long, frustrating and incomplete. International Business Times UK · Sep 15
Will Mitch McConnell Return to the Senate Today? Kentucky Republican Faces Resignation Calls After Three-Month Absence The Senate has reconvened without Mitch McConnell, who has been absent since a June fall. His office remains silent as criticism mounts over his health and future. International Business Times UK · Sep 14
Mitch McConnell's Senate Return Remains Unclear as GOP Plans Farm Bill Do-Over Mitch McConnell has not confirmed when he will return to the Senate, leaving Republicans uncertain whether they have enough support to advance Farm Bill 2.0 before September's deadline. International Business Times UK · Sep 14
International Business Times UK · Sep 14 McConnell Helped Rewrite Kentucky's Senate Vacancy Law, Now His Empty Seat Is Testing It McConnell has missed 60 Senate votes after his June fall, raising questions about what happens if his seat becomes vacant before January 2027
International Business Times UK · Sep 14 Mitch McConnell Return Claim Questioned After James Comer Says He Spoke Only With Staff James Comer's expectation that Mitch McConnell would return to the Senate was based on discussions with staff, while McConnell's office has yet to confirm a timetable
International Business Times UK · Sep 14 Mitch McConnell Allegedly Gone as Staff Hide Him From Public View and Refuse To Provide Proof of Life Mitch McConnell has remained out of public view since a June fall and hospitalisation. His staff have not confirmed when the Kentucky senator will return to Capitol Hill.
Latin Times · Sep 4 Leon Black vs. the House Oversight Committee: What His Lawsuit Could Mean for Other Epstein Witnesses Leon Black sued Congress instead of testifying on Epstein ties. See his claims — and why the payment totals reported don't match.
International Business Times UK · Sep 4 Mitch McConnell Health Status: Senator Expected Back in Washington on 14 Sept. Following Hospital Stay Senator Mitch McConnell is set to return to Washington after a 75-day absence due to health issues, sparking debates about transparency and his ability to serve effectively.
International Business Times UK · Sep 3 Where Is Mitch McConnell? Netizens Question Senator's Pay as Absence Stretches Past 80 Days Mitch McConnell's absence from public duties since June has sparked debate on X, with users questioning his salary and role as a senator. His return remains uncertain amid ongoing health recovery.
International Business Times UK · Sep 3 Billionaire Investor Leon Black Defies Epstein Subpoena, Sues House Committee Over NDAs Billionaire investor Leon Black challenges congressional subpoenas in Epstein probe, citing overreach.
The Guardian - US · Sep 3 Leon Black fails to appear for US House deposition about Epstein ties Billionaire financier, who previously walked out of a deposition, instead launches lawsuit against the committee
The Independent UK · Sep 3 Billionaire Leon Black defies Epstein probe subpoena and sues House Oversight Committee Lawmakers originally served Black with two subpoenas during a private voluntary interview in June after he reportedly declined to answer questions about nondisclosure agreements
The Guardian - US · Sep 1 Republican calls Leon Black and David Copperfield co-conspirators of Epstein Outgoing congressman Thomas Massie urges justice department to launch immediate investigation
The Independent UK · Aug 31 Controversial DEA tactic that let fentanyl flood the streets investigated by House Republicans The tactical approach — often referred to as letting drugs ‘walk’ — persisted into Trump's second administration