Author: Lauren Green, Washington Examiner

Republicans are splintering over immigration as backlash against the fatal shootings of anti-ICE protesters in Minnesota has moderates pushing for a “pathway to legal status” for millions of illegal immigrants— and hard-liners drawing a bright red line against anything resembling amnesty. Conservative elements within the party are up in arms over the suggestion that the…

President Donald Trump announced on Monday that the Department of Justice is investigating Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN). The investigation comes after widespread fraud was reported in several Minnesota health services programs, with most of the defendants being of Somali descent. Trump has sought to tie Omar to the scandal, referring to her as “garbage,” and…

House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) announced Wednesday that Ghislaine Maxwell, the former girlfriend of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, will sit for a deposition next month. “I agree we need to hear from Ghislaine Maxwell,” said Comer. “We’ve been trying to get her in for a deposition, her lawyers have been saying that…

Former President Bill Clinton now faces the prospect of being held in contempt of Congress after he failed to appear for his deposition before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on Tuesday morning for its investigation into the files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The former president was scheduled to appear before…

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) announced Wednesday he will travel to London on Jan. 20 to address the U.K. Parliament, making him the first speaker to do so. The address will focus on America’s 250th anniversary of independence, as the Trump administration plans to host many celebrations throughout the year. “The U.S. and the U.K. have…

Congress has its ups and downs, but despite the frustrations, there are moments for members that make weeks away from their families worthwhile. While some members’ favorite moments revolve around legislative wins or moments with their families, others recall more light-hearted, funny moments. In a series of interviews, the Washington Examiner asked lawmakers to share…

President Donald Trump has dominated Republican Party politics for a decade, but, being term-limited, the big question in 2026 and beyond is who can step out of his huge shadow and assume leadership of the movement. The Democrats have suffered from this particular problem ever since former President Barack Obama left office in 2017. Former…