Trump administration blocks US wind energy projects in switch to oil and gas US representatives Jared Huffman and Jamie Raskin earlier this month called agreements outrageous and unlawful The Guardian - US · Apr 28
Washington in shock after White House press dinner shooting: ‘an angry, polarized nation’ Questions raised about political violence, security and gun control after brazen attack at event attended by top officials The Guardian - US · Apr 26
‘We went under the table screaming’: reactions from the White House correspondents’ dinner shooting Lawmakers and reporters in shock after Washington press event abruptly ends following gunshots The Guardian - US · Apr 26
Trump evacuated after shots fired at White House correspondents’ dinner – what we know Secret Service says US president and first lady are safe and suspect is in custody after shooting incident in DC The Guardian - US · Apr 26
House Judiciary Democrat mocks Kash Patel, points out how he has ‘done everything other than run the FBI’ Patel is really on the run now. We Got This Covered · Apr 24
Congress members join protest against ‘oligarch’s dinner’ for Trump thrown by Ellisons Paramount Skydance CEO fetes administration as it weighs $110bn merger with CNN parent WarnerBros Discovery The Guardian - US · Apr 24
Kash Patel denies his worst-kept secrets are true in typo-filled lawsuit, but Democrats have a plan to get answers Patel's not helping his case. We Got This Covered · Apr 22
House Democrats launch investigation into Kash Patel and demand alcohol abuse test House Judiciary Democrats want the FBI director to send them the results of a ‘gold-standard’ alcohol abuse survey — or testify to Congress The Independent UK · Apr 22
Arizona congresswoman is coming for Jared Kushner and wants him under oath for selling out American foreign policy The line between service and self-interest gets tested. We Got This Covered · Apr 22
Military Leaders Reportedly Sidelined 'Not Well' Donald Trump From Critical Iran Rescue Mission Over 'Crazy' Behavior Report says military officials sidelined Trump from an Iran rescue briefing, sparking Democratic concerns over his fitness and renewed calls to assess his ability to serve. International Business Times UK · Apr 21
Don't Count on the 25th Amendment To Dethrone Donald Trump Democrats can't muster the votes to impeach and remove Trump, or even to stop an illegal war. The 25th Amendment would be even more difficult. Reason · Apr 20
Winter Olympics, Locked Doors at FBI HQ, and Every Other Item in Kash Patel's Alleged Drinking's Very Public Paper Trail The Atlantic's investigation into FBI Director Kash Patel alleges misconduct, including excessive drinking and misuse of government resources, prompting Patel to threaten legal action. International Business Times UK · Apr 19
Democrats use Trump’s AI Jesus post to confront RFK Jr about president’s mental health Donald Trump’s top health official says ‘very, very sane’ president was showing ‘love and compassion’ with threat to destroy Iranian civilization The Independent UK · Apr 17
Trump’s former top lawyer said president’s mental health decline has ‘accelerated’: ‘This is somebody who just is lost’ Former White House counsel said Trump’s ‘malignant narcissism’ was more consequential than Joe Biden’s ‘benevolent grandpa losing his memory’ The Independent UK · Apr 17
Roll Call · Apr 17 Late-night votes scuttle House push on surveillance authority The effort by Republican leadership to reauthorize a powerful surveillance tool collapsed on the House floor early Friday, in a late-night vote over privacy protections that left the future of the renewal push in limbo. Lawmakers were summoned back to the House chamber more than eight hours after floor action…
The Guardian - US · Apr 15 Fisa surveillance vote sparks fierce debate as Congress splits on warrantless monitoring Donald Trump says he is ‘working very hard’ with House Republicans to extend Section 702 without changes
The Independent UK · Apr 14 Democrats file bill to push for use of 25th Amendment to remove Trump despite its long odds of ever passing The bill comes as Democrats have raised questions about the president’s mental fitness due to his violent threats against Iran
The Guardian - US · Apr 14 House Democrats call for commission led by JD Vance to oust Trump Measure by Jamie Raskin follows statements by Trump about annihilating Iran and post depicting himself as Jesus
Axios · Apr 14 House Democrats file long-shot 25th Amendment bill targeting Trump The legislation, which faces an uphill battle, has 50 Democratic co-sponsors.
The Independent UK · Apr 14 ‘Just drifting to who he naturally is:’ Experts warn Trump’s recent spate of vulgar and unhinged rants expose the real Donald IN FOCUS: Concern over Trump’s mental fitness has reached new heights amid the war in Iran, with his critics loudly calling to invoke the 25th Amendment, reports Rhian Lubin
International Business Times UK · Apr 11 Trump Has Wiped £1.5B in Victim Repayments With Pardons; Now He's Promising More to His Own Staff Donald Trump faces scrutiny after wiping out $1.9 billion in court-ordered payments and reportedly considering sweeping pardons for allies and staff.
Latin Times · Apr 10 Calls for Trump Cognitive Test Intensify as Democrats Seek Briefing from White House Doctor Rep. Jamie Raskin escalated Democratic scrutiny of President Donald Trump on Friday, demanding that the White House physician immediately conduct a cognitive and neurological evaluation of the president after a week of inflammatory statements tied to the U.S. confrontation with Iran.
International Business Times UK · Apr 10 Donald Trump Cognitive Exam Formally Requested By Ranking House Judiciary Member House Judiciary Committee's ranking Democrat requests a cognitive assessment for President Trump, citing concerns over his mental fitness and recent public behavior.
The Independent UK · Apr 10 Trump’s mental fitness called into question by top Dem: ‘Increasingly incoherent’ IN FULL
The Independent UK · Apr 10 Donald Trump’s mental state called into question as Democrats demand White House evaluation after Iran threats White House hails 79-year-old president’s ‘sharpness’ and ‘unmatched energy’