"Absolute chaos" at Jordan FBI hearing Top Democrat blasted Jordan over claims "completely untethered from evidence" Salon · Jul 12, 2023
FBI director Christopher Wray hits back at Matt Gaetz after Republican presses him on trust in bureau ‘We’re deeply proud of them and they deserve better than you,’ right-wing congressman says The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2023
Why MAGA loved a fake liberal "Erica Marsh" was obviously not real, but MAGA Twitter just can't quit their addiction to disinformation Salon · Jul 6, 2023
The Big Break: Ben Terris on his portrait of Washington after Trump The Washington Post reporter discusses his tale of pollsters, chancers, gamblers and more in a capital rocked to its core The Guardian - US · Jul 2, 2023
GOP's Boebert wanted to impeach Biden, but House Speaker McCarthy had other plans A surprise effort by hard-right House Republicans to impeach President Joe Biden has been sidelined for now The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2023
Jonathan Bernstein: Radical Republicans continue to hold the House hostage House Freedom Caucus Republicans have temporarily halted their blockade of the House floor, ending for now a nearly weeklong shutdown of business in the chamber. The small group of rebels was pledging to block all significant legislation from passing until Speaker Kevin McCarthy agreed to their demands. Tribune News Service · Jun 15, 2023
'Stand with Trump' becomes rallying cry as Republicans amplify attacks on US justice system Moments after Donald Trump pleaded not guilty to federal charges that he hoarded classified documents and then conspired to obstruct an investigation about it, the Republicans in Congress had his back The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2023
Trump arraignment sparks Capitol Hill action from supporters WASHINGTON — Donald Trump’s arraignment Tuesday drew a sharper line between allies of the former president willing to use the power of their office to defend him and Republican lawmakers who want to stay out of the way of a historic federal prosecution. Tribune News Service · Jun 14, 2023
Trump arraignment sparks Capitol Hill action from supporters - Roll Call Donald Trump’s arraignment Tuesday drew lawmaker allies of the former president willing to use the power of their office to defend him. Roll Call · Jun 13, 2023
GOP lawmaker drops f-bomb in tirade against fellow Republicans blocking House votes GOP rebellion follows Speaker McCarthy’s debt ceiling compromise The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2023
Inside the room: GOP tensions erupt after House floor protest "They're not moved at all by people yelling and cursing at the mics at them." Axios · Jun 13, 2023
‘F-bombs’ and veiled threats: House GOP reacts to impasse-busting deal House Republicans held yet another tense conference meeting Tuesday, with color language bandied about as floor work was set to resume. Roll Call · Jun 13, 2023
Non-profit pays $1.3m for legal services to law firm owned by Republican official RNC committeewoman Harmeet Dhillon takes $120,000 salary from non-profit Center for American Liberty The Guardian - US · Jun 12, 2023
Trump indictment could further test House GOP majority unity - Roll Call The indictment of former President Donald Trump threatens to further test the narrow majority of House Republicans this session. Roll Call · Jun 9, 2023
The Guardian - US · Jun 9, 2023 Donald Trump kept boxes with US nuclear program documents and foreign weapons details, indictment says – as it happened Indictment accuses former president of risking national security, foreign relations, safety of US military and intelligence gathering
The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2023 Far-right members of Congress rebel against McCarthy and hold up House votes The House will hold its next votes on Monday
Salon · Jun 7, 2023 MAGA shivs McCarthy on gas stove bill "Fundamental commitments that allowed Kevin McCarthy to assume the speakership have been violated," says Matt Gaetz
The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2023 Gaetz pushes resolution to hold former NYC prosecutor in contempt over Trump charges Mark Pomerantz testified before a House subcommittee last month but repeatedly invoked his Fifth Amendment rights
Roll Call · Jun 6, 2023 GOP lawmakers preview defense if Trump indicted on federal charges - Roll Call Congressional allies of Donald Trump have previewed a muscular public defense that paints potential prosecutors as politically biased.
Roll Call · Jun 6, 2023 Still steaming over debt deal, conservatives derail House action - Roll Call Hard-right House conservatives derailed legislation scheduled for floor votes Tuesday in a rebuke to GOP leadership.
Salon · Jun 5, 2023 Knives out in MAGA World for MTG Even longtime ally Steve Bannon is now calling for Greene to face a primary challenge from "Real MAGA"
Salon · Jun 1, 2023 Biden, McCarthy win — and Trump loses Against the odds, D.C. went back to normal this week with a bipartisan deal — and a big defeat for Trumpism
Roll Call · Jun 1, 2023 Meet the House members who voted against the debt limit deal - Roll Call Much of the debt limit bill opposition came from the far right and left wings of Congress, but there were some surprising “no” votes.
Salon · May 31, 2023 MAGA threatens McCarthy's speakership Growing number of House Republicans threaten to use McCarthy's key concession to become speaker to remove him
Salon · May 31, 2023 Default averted, lesson left unlearned If Democrats don't abolish this monstrous terrorist weapon the next time they get a trifecta, it'll be unforgivable