Congress

FBI Director Christopher Wray is expected to raise concerns about the possibility of a coordinated attack in the United States, similar to the recent massacre in Russia, in a congressional hearing on Thursday. What Happened: Wray is set to testify before a House of Representatives panel, where he...

The U.S. House of Republicans saw Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy historically voted out, marking a first in Congress. Mike Johnson (R-La.), the congressman who replaced him, could face the same fate with threats from a leading Republican congresswoman. What Happened: Johnson became the 56th...

A long-awaited SPAC (special purpose acquisition company) merger was approved on Friday and will see Donald Trump's media company Trump Media & Technology Group (NASDAQ:DJT) make its public debut. Among the shareholders of the Trump company is a well-known member of the U.S. House of...

Former Rep. Ken Buck (R-Colo.) has confirmed his satisfaction with his decision to leave Congress, stating he has no regrets about his early departure. What Happened: Buck served his last day in the House on Friday. Despite the concurrent motion filed by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) to oust...

In a recent House Oversight and Accountability Committee hearing, Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) announced “the end” of the Republican’s impeachment effort against President Joe Biden. What Happened: Swalwell, during the hearing on Wednesday, challenged committee Chair James Comer...

Chipmaker Intel Corporation (NASDSAQ:INTC) saw shares trade higher Tuesday on the heels of receiving funding from the U.S. Department of Commerce. Here's the latest and how some members of Congress could benefit. What Happened: Intel signed a non-binding preliminary memorandum of terms (PMT) for $8...

The trading activity of stocks and options by members of Congress continues to be highly scrutinized as potential conflicts of interest are highlighted. A prominent senator recently disclosed several stock transactions, which are drawing attention on social media. What Happened: No stranger to...

A bill to push for TikTok parent company ByteDance to sell the company or face a ban passed the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday. News of the potential sale or U.S. ban could have a huge impact on content creators and could also see rival social media platforms benefit. What Happened: The...

A Congress member bought shares of Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) just one day before the company reported fourth-quarter financial results. Here's a look at the trade and how much the position has risen in value. What Happened: Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) has generated numerous...

In a bid to thwart the potential ban of TikTok in the U.S., the platform has enlisted its influential content creators to lobby Congress. What Happened: TikTok, owned by ByteDance, has deployed its top influencers to Washington to persuade lawmakers to reject a bill that could lead to the sale...

George Santos, a former Republican congressman who was expelled from the House and is currently facing federal charges, has announced his bid for Congress. What Happened: Santos, who was expelled from the House last year and is currently facing federal charges, has declared his intention to run for...

President Joe Biden committed to restoring the federal right to abortion during his State of the Union address on Thursday, if more Congress members supporting abortion rights are elected in November, and he is reelected. What Happened: Biden said, “If Americans send me a Congress...

Over the last year, unions became a big topic nationally with three of the largest automotive companies striking due to contract negotiations involving the United Auto Workers union. Unions could quickly become a trending topic across another sector nationally. What Happened: When many sports fans...

Former Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi, and her husband, venture capitalist Paul Pelosi, saw increased attention, recently disclosed the purchase of call options in cybersecurity company Palo Alto Networks Inc (NASDAQ:PANW) before and after recent second-quarter financial...

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has revealed that Grok, xAI's AI chatbot, will soon be able to generate summaries of laws before the U.S. Congress passes them, enhancing public awareness. What Happened: Musk announced on X, formerly Twitter, that Grok would summarise comprehensive laws before...