Chris Wray
House GOP Plans To Hold FBI Director Chris Wray In Contempt
House Oversight Committee chairman James Comer is moving forward with plans to hold contempt of Congress proceedings against FBI Director Chris Wray
brooke mallory
Utah Rep. Chris Stewart plans to resign from Congress
Republican Representative Chris Stewart said on Wednesday that he plans on leaving Congress as soon as a smooth transition can be ensured.
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Trafficking Victims Protection Act Amid Human Trafficking Crisis
Bridget Bosco covers the Trafficking Victims Protection Act as Congress negotiates its reauthorization.
Adam Schiff
Resolution introduced to fine Adam Schiff $16 million for Trump-Russia probe
According to Fox News, a new resolution has been introduced that seeks to fine Representative Adam Schiff for his claims that President Donald Trump’s victory in the 2016 election was a result of collusion with Russia.
Capitol
Senators issued upgraded security devices
The implementation of satellite phones for emergency communication among senators by Senate Sergeant at Arms Karen Gibson is aimed to fortify security measures in the aftermath of significant security breaches in recent years.
Abigail Spanberger
New Bipartisan bill: Block pay for Congress members if the U.S. defaults
A bipartisan bill called the “No Pay for Congress During Default or Shutdown Act” has been introduced by Representatives Abigail Spanberger (D-Va.) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.). The bill aims to withhold Congress members’ salaries during a breach of the debt ceiling or a suspension in federal financing.
Congress
The Supreme Court To Hear Trump International Hotel Case
The Supreme Court will hear a case tied to a document request from members of congress for records from Trump’s D.C. hotel
AOC
AOC and Gaetz lead bipartisan group in unveiling plan prohibiting politicians from holding stocks
In an effort to rebuild public confidence by barring legislators from making money off insider knowledge, a bipartisan group of House members has presented a plan that would forbid members of Congress from owning and trading individual stocks.
Capitol Hill
Treasury says U.S. will hit the debt limit ‘as early as June 1st’
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has announced on Monday that the deadline to raise the debt ceiling or risk an American default could be as early as June 1st.
Congress
South Korean Pres. Yoon addresses joint meeting of Congress
South Korea’s president addresses a joint meeting of congress.