Politics
Political Scrutiny and Controversies
Democrats questioned White House chief of staff Susie Wiles about potential discussions on suspending habeas corpus. Meanwhile, Georgia Republicans postponed redistricting plans for a special session. Additionally, President Trump advised Israel to use good judgment in its military operations.
Coverage timeline — 7 articles
The Hill
House Republican leaders are resisting calls to bring up a bipartisan Senate bill to fund the bulk of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) until after passage of a “skinny” bill to fund immigration enforcement — despite grumbles in the Senate GOP and pressure from the White House as DHS runs ou
2026-04-21 16:20 UTC
The Hill
House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) said Tuesday that Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) will “be held accountable to the fullest extent” if it is discovered that she was involved in or benefited from “any fraud.” His remarks follow a Wall Street Journal report that a financial disclosure listed her and
2026-04-21 16:21 UTC
The Hill
President Trump is one of several Republicans participating in the marathon reading of the Bible.
2026-04-21 16:26 UTC
The Hill
President Trump on Wednesday morning cautioned Israel to “use good judgement” in its ongoing military operations against Hezbollah, a U.S.-designated terrorist group backed by Iran. The president made the comment to the press during a bilateral meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on We
2026-06-17 18:09 UTC
The Hill
Republican lawmakers in Georgia said they won’t consider mid-decade redistricting during a special session called by Gov. Brian Kemp (R) that was set to start Wednesday. “In regards to reapportionment, when the House learned that it was placed on the call for a special session, we knew it was not th
2026-06-17 18:12 UTC
The Hill
Democrats on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee sent a Wednesday letter to White House chief of staff Susie Wiles to inquire about reporting that says Trump administration officials discussed the possible suspension of habeas corpus last year. Habeas corpus is a fundamental legal p
2026-06-17 18:14 UTC
The Hill
Donald Trump's vision was to paint the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool a darker shade of "American flag blue" to celebrate the country's 250th birthday. But this week, it's been looking more green than blue.
2026-06-17 18:17 UTC