Iran retaliation fears fail to move Democrats on DHS shutdown Democrats are firm that ICE faces new restrictions before DHS reopens, as concerns over Iranian retaliation inside the U.S. mount. washingtonexaminer.com washingtonexaminer.com / feeds washingtonexaminer-com-congress / / #politics / / 12 days 12d Share
MAGA world asks 'what would Charlie Kirk do?' as it squabbles over Iran Opponents of the U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran have shared old clips of Charlie Kirk ridiculing the idea of a regime change war. washingtonexaminer.com washingtonexaminer.com / feeds washingtonexaminer-com-congress / / #politics / / 13 days 13d Share
No, the War Powers Resolution doesn't give the president 60 days of free war The 60 days of free war for the president apply only in the case of "a national emergency created by attack upon the United States." washingtonexaminer.com washingtonexaminer.com / feeds washingtonexaminer-com-opinion .. washingtonexaminer-com-congress / / #opinions / / 13 days 13d Share
Trump faces first domestic test on Iran conflict with Senate war powers vote The Senate and House are set to vote on war powers resolutions this week to require congressional approval for additional military action. washingtonexaminer.com washingtonexaminer.com / feeds washingtonexaminer-com-congress / / #politics / / 13 days 13d Share
AIPAC-funded Democratic leaders buck Israel on Iran strikes Several high-ranking congressional Democrats have denounced U.S. strikes on Iran despite receiving financial support from AIPAC. washingtonexaminer.com washingtonexaminer.com / feeds washingtonexaminer-com-congress / / #politics / / 13 days 13d Share
Nancy Mace under House Ethics investigation for alleged 'improper reimbursement practices' Based on a review from the Office of Congressional Conduct, Mace allegedly sought reimbursements for more than the amount actually incurred. washingtonexaminer.com washingtonexaminer.com / feeds washingtonexaminer-com-congress / / #politics / / 13 days 13d Share
Montana Republican Ryan Zinke to retire and join exodus from House Zinke has represented Montana's 1st Congressional District since 2023, previously serving as interior secretary in the first Trump administration. washingtonexaminer.com washingtonexaminer.com / feeds washingtonexaminer-com-congress / / #politics / / 14 days 14d Share
Democrats seize on anti-war fervor to ding Trump on Iran Democrats are taking a page from the MAGA Right as they pummel President Donald Trump for an open-ended conflict with Iran. washingtonexaminer.com washingtonexaminer.com / feeds washingtonexaminer-com-congress / / #politics / / 14 days 14d Share
Here's where House and Senate retirements stand in 2026 Nearly 11 percent of Congress will not return after 2026. Over 55 lawmakers won't seek reelection to their seats, and 48 of them are House members. washingtonexaminer.com washingtonexaminer.com / feeds washingtonexaminer-com-congress / / #politics / / 14 days 14d Share
Democrats face choice to reopen DHS amid fears of Iran terrorist proxies retaliating inside US Mike Johnson and Republicans want to put Democrats on record as DHS continues to operate under a partial shutdown while there is conflict in Iran. washingtonexaminer.com washingtonexaminer.com / feeds washingtonexaminer-com-congress / / #politics / / 14 days 14d Share