Tag: Capitol Hill

How Republicans and Democrats Are Responding to Rumored Trump Indictment

With rumors spreading that former President Donald Trump could soon be indicted over his handling of classified documents, neither Republicans nor Democrats appeared surprised by those reports on June 7, though for very different reasons. Earlier that day, Just the News reported that federal prosecutors had notified Trump he was a “criminal target” and was…


LIVE NOW: The War in Ukraine and the Future of Europe: A View from Capitol Hill With Rep. Jason Crow: A Hudson Event

In a conversation at noon ET on April 20, U.S. Congressman Jason Crow (D-Colo.), Armed Services Committees, and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence member, shares his perspective on the Russia-Ukraine war, with Peter Rough, Senior Fellow, and Director of the Center on Europe and Eurasia, Hudson Institute. …


The War in Ukraine and the Future of Europe: A View from Capitol Hill With Rep. Jason Crow: A Hudson Event

In a conversation at noon ET on April 20, U.S. Congressman Jason Crow (D-Colo.), Armed Services Committees, and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence member, shares his perspective on the Russia-Ukraine war, with Peter Rough, Senior Fellow, and Director of the Center on Europe and Eurasia, Hudson Institute. …


Richard Gere and House Reps Condemn Human Rights Abuses in Tibet

On a sunny afternoon in Washington,  Richard Gere stood on Capitol Hill with members of Congress and a group of supporters to advocate for Tibet, a cause the actor has championed for decades. Gere, who is also chairman of the board of the International Campaign for Tibet, spoke passionately about Tibet’s current state of affairs…


House Republicans Aim to Make Canada-US Border Part of National Security Debate

Republicans on Capitol Hill have formed a new caucus to focus on immigration, crime and national security at the Canada-U.S. border. Rep. Mike Kelly from Pennsylvania and Montana Rep. Ryan Zinke have enlisted 26 fellow members of Congress for a new coalition called the “Northern Border Security Caucus.” Kelly and Zinke, who will serve as…


FBI Increases Reward to $500,000 for Information About Capitol Hill Pipe Bomb Suspect

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on Jan. 4 announced that the reward for information about the suspect who allegedly planted pipe bombs near the headquarters of the Republican National Committee (RNC) and the Democratic National Committee (DNC) in Washington, D.C., has increased from $100,000 to $500,000. The incident occurred two years ago. The suspect is alleged to…


Pandemic Left Capitol Hill Aides Isolated, so David Tennent Did Something About It

David Tennent was unfamiliar with the ins and outs of Congress when he left his hometown of Pittsburgh to start working on Capitol Hill in May 2017 as an intern in the office of Rep. Tim Murphy (R-Pa.), but he quickly proved to be a fast learner. “I didn’t even know what ‘a coffee’ was…


Pandemic Left Capitol Hill Aides Isolated, so Former Intern Did Something About It

David Tennent was unfamiliar with the ins and outs of Congress when he left his hometown of Pittsburgh to start working on Capitol Hill in March 2019 as an intern in the office of a Republican House member, but he quickly proved to be a fast learner. “I didn’t even know what ‘a coffee’ was…


Capitol Report (March 15): Truckers Try to Enter Nation’s Capital

The White House launched a new initiative to ease the supply chain crisis. The Transportation Department will serve as a broker and provide real-time data for private companies. Did you know Congress just passed another $1.5 trillion in spending over the weekend? We take a look at what’s inside the bill and why 19 Republican…


Capitol Report (March 8): Russia Underestimates Ukraine’s Fight

With gas prices breaking all-time record highs, President Joe Biden is announcing new sanctions on Russia. But how will the administration respond to the rising gas prices? Lawmakers from both parties support this Russian oil ban. We take a look at Congress’s latest action on Russia, including rethinking Russia’s access to the World Trade Organization….