Key Republican claims Bob Woodward told him Biden was financially corrupt House oversight chair James Comer claims in his new book that reporter made remark in private conversation The Guardian - US · Jan 10, 2025
US House passes bill allowing detention of undocumented immigrants for theft Laken Riley Act, named for nursing student murdered by Venezuelan, is resurrected after failing in Senate last year The Guardian - US · Jan 7, 2025
Republicans move on immigration bill with some bipartisan support - Roll Call Republican lawmakers pressed forward on an immigration bill with bipartisan support as a first push in a tough-on-immigration approach. Roll Call · Jan 7, 2025
Democrats grin and bear it as they set example for Republicans on peaceful transfer of power ‘I can feel proud that we’re acting as constitutional patriots,’ Representative Jamie Raskin tells Eric Garcia on the four-year anniversary of the Capitol riot The Independent UK · Jan 6, 2025
Rep. Raskin Reflects On Certifying Trump's Election Win Rep. Jamie Raskin reflects on certifying Trump's election win despite threats, emphasizing constitutional values over partisan interests. Top News · Jan 6, 2025
Lawmakers Debate Potential Pardons For Capitol Rioters Debate over Trump's potential pardons for Capitol rioters raises legal and moral questions. Lawmakers and law enforcement closely monitor developments. Top News · Jan 5, 2025
‘We have our country back’: convicted January 6 rioters anticipate Trump pardons The president-elect has vowed to hand out pardons to non-violent offenders convicted for the assault on the US Capitol The Guardian - US · Jan 5, 2025
Democrat Senator Claims Investigators 'Do Not Have Evidence' That 2 New Year's Terror Attacks Are Linked Rep. Jamie Raskin was among the lawmakers briefed on the two incidents on New Year's Day. International Business Times · Jan 2, 2025
Nancy Pelosi is now trying to tank AOC’s committee ambitions after helping orchestrate Biden’s fall, report says A number of ranking members on various panels who are in their seventies are facing challenges from younger colleagues The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2024
Pelosi opposes AOC oversight bid The former House speaker has been asking members to oppose the progressive even as she backs other insurgent bids Salon · Dec 13, 2024
GOP chairman says he’s a ‘big AOC fan,’ supports her bid to be top Democrat on Oversight Committee James Comer also hinted at his fraught relationship with outgoing ranking member Jamie Raskin, saying that the “Democrats have nowhere to go but up” after Raskin’s time on the committee. The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2024
AOC wants top Democratic seat on House committee that will try to keep Trump in check during his second term Democrats ‘cannot’ and ‘will not’ allow the Republican majority to use ‘their chaos to confuse, disorient, and distract the public’s attention away from their disastrous agenda,’ Ocasio-Cortez wrote in a letter The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2024
Rep. Ocasio-Cortez Expected To Enter Race For Oversight Committee Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez considers running for top Democrat on House Oversight Committee, impacting Democratic strategies for countering Trump. Top News · Dec 6, 2024
Seniority shakeup? House Democrats test committee norms - Roll Call As they plot out their committee moves for the next Congress, Democrats in the House are grappling with questions of age and seniority. Roll Call · Dec 5, 2024
Top News · Dec 5, 2024 Rep. Jerry Nadler Steps Aside, Rep. Jamie Raskin Emerges Rep. Jerry Nadler withdraws from House Judiciary Committee race, endorsing Rep. Jamie Raskin. Younger Democrats seek leadership roles in the face of challe...
Top News · Dec 4, 2024 Rep. Jerry Nadler Steps Down As House Judiciary Committee Leader Rep. Jerry Nadler steps down as top Democrat on House Judiciary Committee, supporting Rep. Jamie Raskin's bid.
Roll Call · Dec 4, 2024 Nadler steps aside as top Democrat on Judiciary Committee - Roll Call Rep. Jerrold Nadler says he won't run for ranking member on the House Judiciary Committee and backed Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., for the role.
Latin Times · Dec 4, 2024 AOC Weighs Running for Top Democratic Position on Oversight Committee, Setting Up Potential Clash With James Comer The N.Y. Democrat is "interested" in running for chair of the House Oversight Committee at a time when younger members are challenging their elder colleagues.
The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2024 Why a second Trump presidency is good for AOC and Jamie Raskin’s careers ANALYSIS: The Democratic gerontocracy may be crumbling, reports Eric Garcia
Salon · Dec 4, 2024 AOC weighs run for top oversight job The progressive lawmaker is one of many younger members challenging more senior colleagues for top committee roles
Top News · Dec 3, 2024 House Democrats Challenge Party Leadership In Face Of Trump Era House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries faces challenges as Democrats seek new strategies against the Trump administration. Internal clashes reflect a shift ...
Top News · Dec 2, 2024 Rep. Jamie Raskin Challenges Jerry Nadler For Judiciary Leadership Rep. Jamie Raskin challenges Rep. Jerry Nadler for top Democrat on House Judiciary Committee in a bid to defend democracy and oppose authoritarianism.
Top News · Dec 2, 2024 Rep. Jamie Raskin Challenges Rep. Jerry Nadler For Top Spot Maryland Rep. Jamie Raskin challenges New York Rep. Jerry Nadler for top Democrat on House Judiciary Committee, setting the stage for an intraparty battle.
The Guardian - US · Dec 1, 2024 Conspiracy theorist Kash Patel, Trump’s pick to lead FBI, faces Senate blowback ‘Deep state’ critic who has threatened to shut down agency’s headquarters could face tough confirmation battle
Salon · Nov 28, 2024 Be thankful before the storm Let’s at least be thankful for the lull before the Trump storm