Democrats win another discharge petition, this time to force vote on federal worker bargaining rights

President Trump has signed the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which requires the Justice Department to release all unclassified documents related to Jeffrey Epstein within 30 days. This legislation follows a near-unanimous vote in Congress, reflecting bipartisan support for transparency regarding Epstein's case. The move comes amid ongoing scrutiny of Trump's past associations with Epstein.

President Donald Trump signed a bill mandating the Justice Department to release unclassified documents related to Jeffrey Epstein within 30 days. The law includes provisions to protect victim privacy and allows the Attorney General to withhold information that could jeopardize ongoing investigations, including those concerning alleged connections between Epstein and Democrats.

Republican senators are urging Attorney General Pam Bondi to expedite the release of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, following bipartisan votes in the House and Senate demanding these records. Concerns have arisen that the Justice Department may delay the release due to ongoing investigations.

Democrats are focusing on affordable housing as a key issue following Zohran Mamdani's successful campaign for mayor of New York City. Mamdani emphasized affordability throughout his campaign, making it a central theme that resonated with voters. This strategy has prompted the party to consider similar approaches in future elections.

The House voted on Wednesday night to refer a resolution to censure Rep. Cory Mills, a Republican from Florida, to the House Ethics Committee due to various alleged transgressions. This action reflects ongoing tensions within the Republican Party regarding accountability and conduct among its members.

The House voted to repeal a controversial provision included in a Senate-crafted bill that ended the government shutdown. This provision could have allowed certain GOP senators to claim up to $500,000 in taxpayer-funded damages. The decision follows bipartisan backlash against the provision, which was perceived as a potential financial windfall for lawmakers.

House lawmakers unanimously voted to repeal a provision in a recent stopgap bill that would have allowed senators to sue the government for up to $500,000 if they were spied on. This decision comes after the Senate approved a spending package to reopen the government without addressing healthcare costs.

The House on Wednesday halted a resolution to censure Rep. Cory Mills (R-Fla.) and remove him from his committees due to various personal controversies. This decision followed days of internal conflict among Republicans regarding the punishment of fellow lawmakers, culminating in a 310-103-12 vote that referred the resolution to the House Ethics Committee.