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Apr 17, 2026 House Democrats opened a probe into Jared Kushner's Middle East dealings Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
The investigation used congressional oversight to examine possible conflicts of interest by a former senior adviser.
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- House Democrats probe Jared Kushner over conflict-of-interest — House Democrats have launched an investigation into Jared Kushner's dealings in the Middle East, focusing on potential conflicts of interest.
Apr 17, 2026 House Oversight Democrats pushed for a new deposition of Pam Bondi over the Epstein files Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
The demand showed Congress continuing to press for testimony and records in a dispute over executive transparency.
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- House Oversight Democrats push for Pam Bondi deposition — House Oversight Democrats are advocating for a new deposition of Pam Bondi regarding the Epstein files.
Apr 16, 2026 The House of Representatives rejected a war powers resolution on Iran by one vote Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
The failure left the executive with broader room to continue military action, underscoring weak legislative control over war powers.
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- US House Rejects War Powers Resolution on Iran — On Thursday, the US House of Representatives narrowly rejected a war powers resolution aimed at preventing further military action against Iran.
- War Powers Resolution to Block Iran War Fails in House — The War Powers Resolution intended to block President Trump's continuation of Operation Epic Fury in Iran failed in the House of Representatives by a narrow vote of 213-214.
Apr 13, 2026 The House Ethics Committee opened an investigation into Representative Eric Swalwell Corroborated Institutions and Governance
The inquiry showed Congress using formal ethics oversight to examine alleged misconduct by a sitting member.
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- House Ethics Committee Opens Investigation into Eric Swalwell — The House Ethics Committee announced it has opened an investigation into Representative Eric Swalwell following multiple allegations of sexual misconduct.
Apr 13, 2026 Representative Tony Gonzales announced his resignation from Congress amid an ethics investigation Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
The resignation changed representation in the House and showed misconduct pressure forcing a member from office.
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- Tony Gonzales announces resignation from Congress — Representative Tony Gonzales, a Republican from Texas, announced his resignation from Congress amid an expulsion threat following an extramarital affair with a staffer who later died by suicide.
Apr 12, 2026 Congress and state officials moved toward expulsion proceedings against Eric Swalwell Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
The effort showed legislative accountability mechanisms being used against a member facing serious misconduct allegations.
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- Bipartisan Move to Expel Eric Swalwell from Congress — A bipartisan effort is underway in Congress to expel Democratic US Representative Eric Swalwell following allegations of inappropriate behavior, sexual assault, and rape.
Apr 11, 2026 Members of Congress said they had not been briefed on the Iran blockade Corroborated Institutions and Governance
The lack of briefing showed Congress being sidelined on a major military decision, weakening legislative oversight of war powers.
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- Congressional Oversight Lacking on Iran Blockade — Concerns have been raised about the lack of congressional oversight regarding the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.