Incoming Rep. Don Leonard says senior Democrats warned of consequences if he withheld support from Hakeem Jeffries, while Chuck Schumer faces fresh resistance from Bernie Sanders and Elissa Slotkin in the Senate leadership fight.
Incoming House Minority Whip Tom Emmer says a DOJ review of Ilhan Omar’s citizenship is nearing completion, arguing that confirmation of an alleged age discrepancy would immediately make her ineligible to remain in Congress.
Chris Van Hollen is challenging Chuck Schumer for Senate Majority Leader, arguing that voters demanded change as divided Democrats prepare for a rare contested leadership election by secret ballot in early December.
Activists known for filming and confronting lawmakers repeatedly blocked cameras and refused questions during a Capitol Hill lobbying event, while financial records cited in the investigation detailed millions of dollars flowing from Neville Roy Singham to participating groups.
Trump demanded that Mexico stop a caravan of more than 1,000 migrants, threatening to double existing US tariffs as some travelers cited Democratic victories and hopes for looser American immigration policy.
Scarlett Johansson says she serves as CEO of her household with Colin Jost while the couple coordinates demanding schedules, protects their children’s privacy and works to give Cosmo and Rose lives that remain as normal as possible.
Trump has redirected Vice President JD Vance from stalled Iran diplomacy toward benefit fraud in Democrat run jurisdictions, while special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner remain the primary negotiators dealing with Tehran.
Alanis Morissette publicly targeted former “Dogma” costar Ben Affleck over a past sexuality remark, then played a violent scene showing his character’s head exploding as divided reactions spread across social media.