Ohio Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after a hit-and-run crash in Toledo on Sunday morning. Kaptur, a passenger, was struck by another vehicle whose driver fled the scene. Police are investigating the incident.
US Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna announced that US administration officials plan to visit Russia, alongside a potential visit by US Congress members this fall or winter. She also hinted at an upcoming announcement involving Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
A Mexican man, Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, fatally shot by an ICE agent in Houston was not the intended target of the operation, according to U.S. Rep. Sylvia Garcia. The man had lived in the U.S. for over 35 years, had no criminal record, and was near obtaining legal status.
Marjorie Taylor Greene criticized President Trump for resuming airstrikes against Iran, calling it a "forever foreign war." She questioned the logic of bombing Iran during a "ceasefire" and highlighted Trump's past promises to end foreign wars.
Marjorie Taylor Greene deleted a social media post criticizing Jenny Racicot, who accused Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner of sexual assault. Platner denies the allegations, while the Maine Democratic Party and Senate Democratic leadership urge him to withdraw.
Rep. Lauren Boebert attacked Rep. Tom Kean Jr. for taking four months off due to depression, calling it "embarrassing" and "disrespect to his voters." Kean explained his absence on the House floor, citing the powerful nature of the illness, and received support from colleagues.
Rep. Young Kim (R-CA) urged closer trilateral cooperation between South Korea, the U.S., and Japan to build joint deterrence. Her call comes amid deepening ties between North Korea, China, and Russia, which she described as an "unprecedented moment" demanding strong U.S. leadership.
US Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna stated that the United States is waiting for Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky to agree to a settlement of the conflict in Ukraine and end the war. She commented on a meeting Zelensky had with G7 leaders.
US Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna stated that the Biden administration can resolve the Ukraine conflict through diplomacy and maintaining contact with Russia, calling dialogue with Moscow "mature diplomacy."
A US Congresswoman has declared recent $2 billion quantum computing investments illegal, arguing funds from the CHIPS and Science Act were meant for semiconductor R&D, not private equity in startups. The largest portion goes to Anderon, a new company co-funded by IBM and the government.
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna threatens CIA with subpoena if JFK and MKUltra files seized from DNI's office are not returned within 24 hours, alleging circumvention of oversight and potential undermining of Trump's declassification order.
Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida resigned Tuesday, becoming the third House member to step down in just over a week amid ethics scandals. She faced a scheduled disciplinary hearing over campaign finance violations and a federal criminal case accusing her of diverting disaster funds for political purposes. Her departure follows resignations of Democrat Eric Swalwell and Republican Tony Gonzales amid sexual misconduct allegations.
The House Ethics Committee is determining punishment for Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida after finding she committed 25 violations including campaign finance law breaches. Republicans are calling for her expulsion, while she faces federal criminal charges accusing her of stealing $5 million in coronavirus disaster relief funds. The two-year investigation involved 59 subpoenas and 28 witness interviews.
