Politics
Congressional Probes and Political Backroom Deals
House Judiciary Democrats have launched a probe into the charges brought against a former Olympian over alleged vandalism of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) criticized Republicans as 'very performative' in their support for President Trump.
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The Hill
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) on Monday called Republicans “very performative,” saying that many GOP lawmakers have distaste for President Trump. “We have, like, our own little back rooms, right? So every once in a while, they will be like, ‘Hey, you can come to our, like, back room?’ You know?’”
2026-08-11 15:54 UTC
The Hill
House Judiciary Democrats launched a probe Tuesday into the charges brought — and later voluntarily dismissed — against a former Olympian over alleged vandalism of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, questioning why U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro brought the flawed case. The probe centers on the felo
2026-08-11 16:00 UTC