Marco Rubio announces deportation of Minnesota man pardoned last month State had pardoned immigrant Tou Lue Vang over 2006 sex offense conviction but federal government expels him to Laos The Guardian - US · Jul 10
Top GOP appropriators dominate earmarks in House bills ANALYSIS — When it comes to congressional earmarks, the big dogs usually eat first. So it’s no surprise that House Appropriations Chairman Tom Cole, R-Okla., leads the pack on “community project funding” included in his panel’s fiscal 2027 spending bills, with $188.4 million. The No. 2 House Republican, Majority Leader… Roll Call · Jun 11
GOP emerges from ‘hell week’ with deep divisions between Senate and House During the final vote to close out the House’s “hell week,” a handful of Republicans had a message for the Senate: You’re responsible for the “suffering” agenda. Standing on the steps outside the Capitol on Thursday, House Freedom Caucus members loudly aired their grievances with the Senate. Republicans there have… Roll Call · May 1
Federal agents again target Minnesota amid alleged fraud crackdown at daycares Federal raids unfold in Twin Cities amid ongoing tensions between the Trump administration and Minnesota officials The Guardian - US · Apr 28
Who’s the shutdown scapegoat now? As Senate Majority Leader John Thune hashed out a deal aimed at ending the Department of Homeland Security shutdown, he may have thought Democrats were its biggest threat. Instead, his fellow Republicans across the Capitol were the ones to tank it. Now, instead of blaming Democrats for prolonging the shutdown,… Roll Call · Mar 31
House GOP rejects bipartisan Senate bill to end DHS shutdown House Republicans — caught by surprise by the Senate’s early-morning deal on Department of Homeland Security spending — signaled they wouldn’t be jammed by the other chamber on their way out the door to a two-week recess, instead proposing a roughly eight-week stopgap measure to buy more time for negotiations. The… Roll Call · Mar 27
Vote studies: Participation up in 2025 despite notable absences Congressional attendance was up in 2025, in spite of off-year elections, a number of members beset with health crises and the political turmoil that marked President Donald Trump’s return to the White House. In a Senate newly under Republican control and a House held by the slimmest of GOP majorities,… Roll Call · Mar 11
Sending soldiers to Minneapolis for immigration crackdown would be unconstitutional, mayor says Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey says sending active duty soldiers to Minnesota for an immigration crackdown is ridiculous and unconstitutional The Independent UK · Jan 18
Thousands turn up for nationwide anti-ICE protests after killing of Renee Good as Minneapolis grieves Protesters demanded accountability for the ICE officer responsible for killing 37-year-old Renee Good in Minneapolis The Independent UK · Jan 10
Top Democrats decline to say if they would push to rein in ICE funding after Minnesota shooting Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries denounce the killing but offer no concrete pledges The Independent UK · Jan 8
Minneapolis ICE shooting sparks a shouting match and a new impeachment push in Congress "Certainly everyone in that room, at least on my side, is livid," said one House Democrat. Axios · Jan 8
Furious Democrats threaten government shutdown after Minneapolis shooting "We can't just keep authorizing money for these illegal killers," said Rep. Pramila Jayapal. Axios · Jan 8
Congressional Republicans defend ICE as Democrats rage over Minneapolis shooting Several members of House Republican leadership quickly put out statements backing DHS's account of the incident. Axios · Jan 7
Doug LaMalfa, California Republican congressman, dies aged 65 LaMalfa’s death cuts the House Republican majority to 218-213, tightening GOP control for passing bills The Guardian - US · Jan 6
International Business Times UK · Dec 29, 2025 Here's Why Andrew Tate Wants to Donate to Nick Shirley After His Minnesota Welfare Fraud Exposé Andrew Tate publicly offered to donate to YouTuber Nick Shirley's journalism after his viral video alleged massive welfare fraud in Minnesota's childcare system.
International Business Times UK · Dec 27, 2025 Elon Musk Calls Tim Walz a 'Crook' and Demands Prosecution Over £7bn Minnesota Fraud Scandal Elon Musk branded Minnesota Governor Tim Walz a 'crook' on X and demanded prosecution amid federal investigations into £7 bn ($9 bn) fraud schemes
Benzinga · Dec 2, 2025 Scott Bessent Orders Treasury Probe Into Claims Minnesota Tax Dollars Diverted To Somali Terrorist Organization Under 'Feckless' Biden Administration The U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has opened a formal investigation into allegations that Minnesota taxpayers' money may have been diverted to the Somali terrorist group Al-Shabaab through alleged fraud schemes.
Roll Call · Nov 3, 2025 Trump allies see no need for bill weighing in on ballroom - Roll Call President Donald Trump's poll numbers have slipped as congressional allies defended his White House ballroom project.
Roll Call · Jul 3, 2025 House nears passage of sweeping GOP budget bill - Roll Call The House took a critical step toward approving their mammoth tax and spending package early Thursday morning by adopting a rule for the measure after tamping down a revolt.
Al Jazeera · Apr 23, 2025 Ben-Gvir: US Republicans support bombing Gaza ‘food and aid depots’ Israeli national security minister claims he met with ‘senior Republican Party’ officials at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate.
The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2025 Senior Republican flounders when asked about Trump plan to deport US citizens to foreign jails House majority whip Tom Emmers quickly changes the subject three times after being asked about controversial idea
The Independent UK · Apr 9, 2025 Republican appears to refer to Trump as ‘President C***’ at NRCC dinner Tom Emmer made the vulgar flub in front of a roomful of GOP donors at the RNCC annual dinner
The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2025 The Latest: Key US trading partners and global officials react to Trump's new tariffs The new tariffs announced Wednesday by U.S. President Donald Trump were met initially with measured reactions from key trading partners, highlighting the lack of appetite for a full-fledged trade war
Al Jazeera · Jan 28, 2025 US judge temporarily blocks Trump administration’s federal funding freeze The White House defended Trump’s decision as Democrats and non-profit groups warned of ‘devastating’ consequences.
Al Jazeera · Jan 3, 2025 Republicans re-elect Mike Johnson as US House speaker in nail-biting vote The US has opened the 119th Congress with a vote for the speakership in its lower chamber, the House of Representatives.