House Republican trying to stop probe into Trump tax records, House Democrats say

House Republicans

Published
March 13, 2023

House Republican trying to stop probe into Trump tax records, House Democrats say

The material provided to the committee before Republicans took control of the House in January included documents showing authoritarian governments spending lavishly at Trump-owned properties while Trump was president.
Published
February 27, 2023

Emboldened by its majority, House Republicans zero in on federal workers

A newly empowered GOP House majority is eager to ramp up scrutiny of the army of civil servants who run the government's day-to-day operations.
Published
January 31, 2023

Biden to press McCarthy on debt default threat, spending cuts

Republicans are insisting on yet-unspecified spending cuts in exchange for their support, a posture the party didn't take during the presidency of Donald Trump when the limit was raised three times.
Published
January 31, 2023

Santos temporarily steps down from House panels amid ethics issues

Santos has faced numerous calls for his resignation and is facing multiple investigations by prosecutors over his personal and campaign finances and lies about his resume and family background.
Published
January 11, 2023

Watchdog sees ‘light at the end of the tunnel’ for IRS backlog

House Republicans want to rescind the agency's additional funding, saying it would bankroll an army of 87,000 auditors who will harass taxpayers – claims that are generally alarmist and misleading.
Published
January 10, 2023

In first act, Republican-controlled House takes aim at IRS funding

Republicans have shown interest in proving their opposition to Democrats’ efforts to boost tax code enforcement and crack down on tax avoidance.
Published
January 9, 2023

Sen. Angus King defends Ukraine aid as Republicans eye cuts, more oversight

King, who traveled to Ukraine over the weekend and met with President Volodymyr Zelensky, says the Russian invasion is faltering and Vladimir Putin's only hope is to divide the American public and Ukraine's allies.
Published
January 6, 2023

Two years after Jan. 6, fight over House speaker paralyzes Congress again

Friday’s moment of silence at the Capitol to contemplate the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on it was expected to draw mostly Democrats.
Published
January 3, 2023

McCarthy’s fight with Republican right flank stalls speaker bid

Kevin McCarthy had pledged a 'battle on the floor' for as long as it took to overcome right-flank fellow Republicans who were refusing to give him their votes.