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An Illinois man was arrested and charged by federal authorities for allegedly mailing letters containing an unknown substance to the state’s congressional offices, the Department of Justice said on Monday. Matthew Unglesbee, a 36-year-old resident of Quincy in southwestern Illinois, was charged with violations related to false information and hoaxes and mailing threatening communications. He […]

It's crunch time for candidates across the country with Election Day just over a week away. On Monday, President Trump campaigned in ruby-red Mississippi, a state he won by almost 23 points two years ago. Over the weekend, the battleground state of Michigan saw a political heavyweight bout between Trump and former President Obama. Liz Landers reports.

An Illinois man is facing federal charges related to mailing letters containing a white substance to four members of Congress this month in an act inspired by reports of suspicious packages being sent to dozens of lawmakers and election officials across the country. Matthew Unglesbee, 37, is charged with one count of false information and...

Lawmakers reviewing the issue of sexual harassment on Capitol Hill say they're disturbed by what they've found.

A man has been charged in Illinois with mailing four letters containing a white granular substance to members of Congress, all of which were sent in envelopes containing his name and home address.

Republican attorney general candidate Saritha Komatireddy hit a home run Monday, landing the endorsement of a former Yankees All-Star.

Democratic members of the House Judiciary Committee on Monday called for the appointment of a special counsel to investigate Jeffrey Epstein.

California Reps. Vince Fong and James Gallagher introduced two joint resolutions to overturn the California Air Resources Board's Vessels At-Berth and Commercial Harbor Craft regulations, which they argue act as hidden climate taxes increasing costs for consumers.

The Pentagon is pressing Congress to keep measures in the annual defense policy bill that would formally authorize the name change from Department of Defense to "Department of War." “President Donald Trump and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth had the conviction to say so plainly. Many in Washington would have left the name alone. The...

Democrats and outgoing Republican Sen. Thom Tillis (N.C.) are telling banks and ports that Congress may investigate imports of Russian diesel after President Trump said the U.S. would import the fuel. In letters to major banks and several U.S. port authorities, the lawmakers wrote that “any importation of Russian diesel into the U.S. raises significant...

Sen. Kevin Cramer is calling on Congress to reauthorize and modernize the Export-Import Bank by Dec. 31 to prevent China from dominating global energy markets and to protect over 45,000 U.S. jobs.

In Congress and in several states, officials have been questioning online gambling companies about their use of artificial intelligence.

House Judiciary Committee Democrats released a report Monday calling for an independent investigation into President Donald Trump’s alleged ties to late convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein. The 53-page report, compiled by minority staff, alleges a “growing body of evidence” shows the president was an “active participant” in Epstein’s crimes, citing testimony from 11 women who allege […]

House Republicans are sending dozens of congressional observers to monitor ballot counting in close midterm races and prepare for legal challenges.

House and Senate Democrats vowing to probe President Donald Trump’s deal to import Russian diesel to the US are asking banks and ports to preserve records related to issue, saying they anticipate further Congressional oversight.

The Supreme Court declined on Monday to hear Lester Landrum’s case. His petition, No. 25-7530, sits on the Oct. 19 order list under “certiorari denied,” with no noted dissent and no explanation. I’m disappointed, and I’d rather say so plainly than dress it up. Landrum asked a simple question. Can Congress make possession of a […]

President Trump's Board of Peace has appointed Shelley Greenspan, who served as the White House's Jewish community liaison during the Biden administration, to lead its outreach to Congress and the Washington think tank community. Why it matters: Greenspan's selection is part of an effort by the Board of Peace to increase bipartisan support for President Trump's Gaza peace plan. The implementation of the plan is expected to get a renewed push after the midterms and the formation of a new Israeli government. The possibility of Democrats controlling the House or Senate makes the need for bipartisanship on the Gaza plan even more crucial. Driving the news: The plan has been stuck due to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's refusal to take any steps in Gaza before the October 27 elections. In recent months, multiple prominent Democrats have expressed support for Trump's plan. Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton endorsed the plan in June, calling it the most viable proposal. Zoom in: Greenspan, a career civil servant at the State Department, was at the White House National Security Council during Biden's term — both as the American Jewish community liaison and the director for partnerships and elobal engagement. At the Board of Peace she will lead external affairs, putting her in charge of outreach to Congress and Middle East experts. What they're saying: "Shelley brings deep experience working across the aisle, having earned the trust of Democrats and Republicans alike through her service at the White House, National Security Council, and State Department in Democratic and Republican administrations," the Board of Peace told Axios in a statement. "Sustained, bipartisan support from Congress is essential to the work ahead, and Shelley is uniquely capable of leading this effort," the board added. Greenspan told Axios in a statement that she worked in her last State Department role to advance Trump's "vision for peace and prosperity in the Middle East." "I saw how the President's 20-Point Plan can tangibly deliver for the peoples of Gaza and Israel. I look forward to continuing that work with the Board," she said.

Congress could act this year to help developers build housing near train stations and bus stops, in a bid to address what members of both parties see as an affordability crisis. Legislation to add apartments near transit would be the second major housing bill passed this year on a bipartisan basis, following the enactment in […]

It’s Oct. 26 — eight days from the midterms. Here’s the state of play.

A 10th Mountain Division veteran explains why Trump and Hegseth's restoration of the Department of War name clarifies the military mission.

On 3 November, US citizens will decide whether Republicans will retain control of Congress or whether Democrats will come to power to stymie Trump’s agenda Donald Trump will still be US president on the morning of 4 November. But he could be facing a very different political landscape, depending on the results of the US midterm elections held the previous day. As the name implies, midterm elections fall nearly halfway through a president’s term. They are often a telling referendum on the sitting president’s performance, something Trump is actively encouraging by telling voters “pretend I’m on the ballot”. In this case, voters will decide whether Trump’s Republican party can retain its grip on Congress. All 435 seats in the House of Representatives. Republicans are defending a narrow majority, with Democrats needing a net gain of four seats to take control. 35 seats in the Senate. Thirty-three seats are up in regular elections, along with two special elections in Florida and Ohio to fill the remainder of terms that were vacated early. Republicans currently hold 53 seats, against 47 held by Democrats and independents who caucus with them. Democrats need to gain four seats to secure a majority. 39 governorships. Voters will choose governors in 36 states and three US territories. Thousands of state legislative seats , as well as local offices, judicial contests and ballot measures on issues including taxes, abortion rights and voting rules. Continue reading...

President Trump and former President Barack Obama came out swinging, tossing insults and trading verbal jabs as the two party leaders joust for control of Congress in next week's midterm election.

Washington Examiner columnist Joe Concha blasted Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN), who is facing multiple fraud investigations over her finances, marriages, and citizenship status. “Again with all these plot twists, I mean, there is definitely a Hulu or a Netflix series coming about this very soon,” Concha said Saturday on Fox News’s The Big Weekend Show. […]

Sunday on NBC's "Meet the Press," Sen. Adam Schiff (D-CA) said if Democrats win back control of Congress, an impeachment of President Donald Trump is possible. The post Schiff: Dem Oversight Could Led to Trump’s Impeachment appeared first on Breitbart .

A congressional report reveals Philadelphia schools asked students to honor Hamas-linked movements and identify America and Israel as terrorist states.