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politics8 days ago•20 min saved

Dennis Hastert, former House Speaker convicted of child abuse, dies at 84

J. Dennis Hastert, the longest-serving Republican Speaker of the U.S. House, has died at age 84. He passed away of natural causes at his home in Illinois while receiving hospice care. Hastert served as Speaker from 1999 to 2007, helping advance President George W. Bush's legislative agenda. His legacy was later marred by a 2016 conviction for bank fraud related to hush money payments to conceal sexual abuse of teenage wrestlers. He served 15 months in prison and was described by a judge as a 'serial child molester.'

via The Washington Post|

#dennis-hastert #illinois #politics

politics8 days ago•1 min saved

Dennis Hastert, the 'Accidental Speaker' Who Ended in Prison, Dies at 84

Dennis Hastert, the longest-serving Republican Speaker of the House, has died at age 84. He served in Congress for two decades and became Speaker in 1999, but his legacy was defined by a 2016 prison sentence for bank fraud related to hush money payments for sexual abuse. He died of natural causes at his Illinois home.

via CBS News|

#congressional-ethics #dennis-hastert #illinois

politics26 days ago•2 min saved

US House unanimously holds Leon Black in contempt over Epstein subpoena defiance

The US House of Representatives voted unanimously to hold billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress for refusing to comply with subpoenas related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. The resolution, passed by unanimous consent, will be referred to the Department of Justice, which will decide whether to pursue criminal charges. Black, a co-founder of Apollo Global Management, defied subpoenas to testify and produce nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) after walking out of a voluntary interview in June. His lawyers called the move 'outrageous' and are challenging the subpoenas in federal court, while Epstein survivors praised the vote as a step toward accountability.

via BBC|

#contempt-of-congress #house-oversight-committee #jeffrey-epstein

politics27 days ago•172 min saved

Massie’s Surprise Move Forces House Vote on Hegseth Impeachment Amid Midterm Tensions

Republican Rep. Thomas Massie introduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, forcing a House vote before the midterm elections. Massie accused Hegseth of violating the War Powers Resolution by continuing the war in Iran without congressional authorization, ignoring civilian casualty laws, and retaliating against critics. The move, which Massie kept secret from GOP leadership, creates a political dilemma for Republicans just weeks before the November elections. While the impeachment is unlikely to succeed, it highlights deep intraparty rifts and forces lawmakers to take a public stance on the Iran conflict.

via CNN|

#impeachment #pete-hegseth #politics

politics1 month ago•23 min saved

Two veterans, divergent lessons from 9/11 in Congress

Two veterans who joined Congress after 9/11—Rep. Jason Crow (D-Colorado) and Rep. Troy Downing (R-Montana)—took opposite lessons from the post‑9/11 wars: Crow criticized the Iraq invasion as misled and sought accountability, while Downing supported a decisive military response, illustrating how veterans in Congress reflect evolving foreign policy perspectives across parties.

via The Washington Post|

#2003-11-iraq-war #national-security #politics

politics1 month ago•24 min saved

Stefany Shaheen clinches bruising NH primary for US House seat

Stefany Shaheen, daughter of retiring Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, won the Democratic primary in New Hampshire's 1st Congressional District in a bruising race, leading Maura Sullivan 37.3% to 35.0% with about 91% of votes counted; third-place Carleigh Beriont had 21.9%, highlighting the rise of a political dynasty as the elder Shaheen remains a dominant force in state politics. The GOP side saw Anthony DiLorenzo win the NH-1 primary, while NH-2 results highlighted continued contention there as well.

via New York Post|

#democrats #new-hampshire #politics

politics1 month ago•6 min saved

Shaheen’s Daughter Clinches NH Primary to Replace Pappas

Stefany Shaheen, daughter of retiring senator Jeanne Shaheen, won New Hampshire’s 1st District Democratic primary, defeating eight challengers as Rep. Chris Pappas runs for the Senate; the victory sets up a general-election contest in a district Democrats view as key to retaining House control.

via Fox News|

#chris-pappas #democratic-primary #new-hampshire

politics1 month ago•2 min saved

Congress votes to condemn socialism in election-year messaging stunt

The House approved a nonbinding resolution to condemn socialism 220-192 in an election-year messaging move, with Republicans tying it to pushing the SAVE America Act on voter ID; Democrats called it a stunt, and the rule advance narrowly passed after two Democratic members supported it to move the measure forward.

via CNBC|

#democratic-socialists-of-america #election-year-politics #politics

politics1 month ago•3 min saved

Edwards Defends Poetry, Denies Sexual Misconduct Amid Ethics Probe

North Carolina Rep. Chuck Edwards defended himself in a 22-page letter after a House Ethics Committee report found substantial evidence of persistent unprofessional and inappropriate conduct toward two young female staffers, prompting a censure recommendation as he retires. He argued that affection, gifts, socializing and even poetry are not misconduct and noted he did not engage in sexual activity or explicit propositions; the committee detailed gifts to staffers—including jewelry, vacations, and other items—and described an incident in which a poem he read to a departing staffer caused discomfort. A full House vote on punishment could occur next month.

via News of the United States - NOTUS|

#ethics #harassment #north-carolina

elections2 months ago•20 min saved

Ed Case Holds Off Left Challenge to Clinch Hawaii House Nomination

Rep. Ed Case, Hawaii’s 73-year-old moderate Democrat, defeated a younger left-wing challenger, Jarrett Keohokalole, in Hawaii’s 1st Congressional District to win the Democratic nomination for the U.S. House. Case emphasizes experience and incumbency in a district that leans heavily Democratic, while Keohokalole campaigned on generational change and reform. The nomination is expected to give Case a strong footing in the general election.

via The Washington Post|

#democratic-party #ed-case-politician #elections

politics2 months ago•22 min saved

Ethics Panel Opens Probe Into Ohio Rep. Miller Amid Domestic Abuse Claims

The House Ethics Committee announced it is investigating Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) for alleged domestic violence and illegal drug use after his ex-wife accused him of abusing her and their 2-year-old daughter; Miller has said he will not drop his reelection bid.

via The Washington Post|

#domestic-violence-allegations #ethics-investigation #ohio

politics2 months ago•22 min saved

Ethics panel backs censure for Rep. Edwards over staff conduct

The House Ethics Committee recommended censuring Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-N.C.) for persistent unprofessional and inappropriate conduct toward two young female staffers; Edwards denies wrongdoing and calls the report extraordinarily harsh, with the panel noting no sexual activity but warning the behavior could be misinterpreted, as he faces reelection against Democrat Jamie Ager.

via The Washington Post|

#censures #north-carolina #political-ethics

politics2 months ago•4 min saved

Ethics Report Says Rep. Edwards Crossed Professional Boundaries With Aides, Recommends Censure

A House Ethics Committee report finds Rep. Chuck Edwards engaged in a pattern of inappropriate conduct toward two young female staffers, including lavish gifts, comments on appearance, and invitations to dinners, vacations, and even a singer at a party, leaving one staffer feeling “scared lowkey.” Investigators documented discomfort among staffers, noted deleted messages, and the committee recommended the full House censure; Edwards denies sexual intent but acknowledges a pattern that could be interpreted as such. The allegations center on conduct in his Capitol Hill office with staffers decades his junior, and the office did not immediately respond for comment.

via New York Post|

#congress #house-ethics-committee #north-carolina

technology2 months ago•16 min saved

US-Israeli defense-tech pact survives House bill, sparking sovereignty worries

The House's $1.15 trillion defense bill preserves a provision to expand U.S.-Israel defense-technology cooperation, prompting bipartisan concerns that it could compromise American secrets and sovereignty; despite an amendment attempt by Massie, the measure remains in the bill as Senate action stalls.

via The Washington Post|

#international-agreements #legislation #military-technology

politics2 months ago•2 min saved

House approves sweeping $1.15T defense bill expanding Israel collaboration

The US House narrowly passed the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act, a $1.15 trillion defense package that expands military-technology cooperation with Israel and funds a broader effort against Iran, largely along party lines. Democrats warn about the cost and policy shifts, and the bill faces an uncertain Senate path, where debates have stalled, with Ukraine aid and voting restrictions also tied to the package.

via Al Jazeera|

#iran-war #israel-cooperation #military-spending