The Latest Breaking News from Jamie Raskin

Republicans abruptly drop plans to level contempt charges against FBI chief Christopher Wray

Deal by FBI to break stand off with Republicans made in ‘spirit of good faith’

The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2023

House GOP drops plan to hold FBI director in contempt

The FBI agreed to let all Oversight Committee members review a form detailing allegations against President Biden.

Axios · Jun 8, 2023

Why Republicans are clashing with the FBI over a confidential Biden document

The years-long feud between congressional Republicans and the FBI is reaching a new level of rancor

The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2023

House Oversight Committee holds ESG hearing

The House Oversight Committee on May 10 held a hearing on ESG, during which Republicans and Democrats took opposite perspectives on the issue. Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) criticized ESG in his opening statement. Among other things, Chairman Comer said that he intends to hold more oversight hearings to investigate ESG…

Ballotpedia · May 18, 2023

Bowser argues for DC autonomy as she defends city on crime response - Roll Call

Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser sought to “set the record straight” Tuesday as Republicans ramp up criticism of the city’s policies.

Roll Call · May 16, 2023

Rick Perry hints at 2024 presidential bid and revives memories of debate gaffe

Republican former Texas governor, who has run twice before, once forgot name of government department he planned to abolish

The Guardian - US · May 15, 2023

Congress Tries Again To Reform Civil Asset Forfeiture Abuses

Just about everybody agrees the practice is legalized theft, but cops and prosecutors oppose change.

Reason · May 15, 2023

Alarm after lawyer who aided Trump’s 2020 election lie attacks campus voting

Rightwing lawyer Cleta Mitchell faces criticism after comments to GOP donors urging new rules to make voting harder for students

The Guardian - US · May 8, 2023

Democrats still aim to probe oil giants’ climate-change knowledge - Roll Call

Senate Democrats aim to continue a House investigation into the oil industry's so-called supermajors and what they knew about climate change.

Roll Call · May 3, 2023

Rep. Jamie Raskin says his cancer is in remission

The Maryland Democrat said he'd received a preliminary diagnosis of being in remission after undergoing treatments for lymphoma. "I am overwhelmed with gratitude and love," the lawmaker said.

WEKU · Apr 28, 2023