Congress

Alcohol 11 hours ago

Jim Beam shuts down iconic Kentucky distillery for at least a year amid market downturn

A Jim Beam production freeze highlights the bourbon industry's struggles amid ongoing tariffs, trade wars and changing American drinking habits.

Justice Department 16 hours ago

Jack Smith says key Jan 6 witness relied on hearsay, lacked firsthand evidence

Jack Smith told Congress that witnesses gave "different perspectives" than Cassidy Hutchinson regarding President Donald Trump's Jan. 6 actions.

Judiciary 18 hours ago

Appeals court sides with Trump on budget provision cutting Planned Parenthood funds

An appeals court greenlights the Trump administration's enforcement in 22 Democrat-led states of a bill provision that cut off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood clinics.

Congress 19 hours ago

Boebert hits back at Trump after veto of Colorado water bill, raises retaliation concerns

Rep. Lauren Boebert criticized President Donald Trump's veto of the bipartisan Arkansas Valley Conduit Act, which would have lowered water payments for residents.

Congress 22 hours ago

Comer, House Oversight demand answers in Minnesota fraud hearing, call on Walz to testify

House Republicans invite Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to testify about alleged fraud rings in state social services programs. Chairman James Comer schedules hearing for Jan. 7.

Congress 1 day ago

Bipartisan House China panel slams Beijing’s Taiwan drills as ‘deliberate escalation’

China conducts two-day military exercises around Taiwan with rockets, bombers and assault ships as House Select Committee on China warns of deliberate escalation by Beijing.

Minnesota Fraud Exposed 1 day ago

House GOP whip urges citizenship revocations tied to Minnesota fraud schemes

House Republican Tom Emmer demands deportation of Somalis allegedly involved in Minnesota fraud after reports suggest funds may have reached Al-Shabaab terror group.

Congress 2 days ago

Swalwell attacks GOP legislative record as Republicans accuse Democrats of engineering shutdown

Congress passes only 61 bills in 2025 session as Rep. Eric Swalwell and Sen. Ron Johnson trade blame over legislative gridlock and government shutdown standoffs.

Minnesota Fraud Exposed 2 days ago

Senate pressure mounts as Minnesota fraud scandal continues to unfold

Senator Jim Banks calls for federal investigation into alleged Minnesota childcare fraud involving fake daycare centers and Somali networks.

Congress 2 days ago

Ilhan Omar disclosures show husband’s companies surged in value as Minnesota reels from $9B fraud

Disclosures show that companies owned by the husband of Rep. Ilhan Omar surged in value, from under $1,000 to up to $25 million, as investigations into Minnesota fraud continue.