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Apr 8, 2026 The Department of Justice said Pam Bondi would not appear for a House deposition on the Epstein files Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
The refusal obstructed a congressional inquiry and sharpened conflict over the reach of legislative oversight subpoenas.
Independently corroborated by4 independent news desks
The New York Times · PBS · BBC · The Hill
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- Pam Bondi will not appear at scheduled House hearing on Epstein files — The Department of Justice announced that Pam Bondi, the former US Attorney General, will not appear for a scheduled deposition before the House oversight and government reform committee regarding the handling of the
- DOJ Blocks Pam Bondi's Deposition — The Department of Justice announced that Pam Bondi will not appear for her deposition before the House Oversight Committee regarding the Epstein files.
- Pam Bondi Withdraws from Congressional Deposition — The House Oversight and Reform Committee announced that former Attorney General Pam Bondi will not appear for a deposition regarding the DOJ's handling of the Epstein files.
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Apr 6, 2026 House Republicans blocked efforts to force a vote on limiting presidential war powers over Iran Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
The move weakened Congress's checking role in war powers and left more practical authority with the executive branch.
Independently corroborated by6 independent news desks
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- House Republicans block war powers vote — On April 6, 2026, House Republicans shut down a pro forma session to prevent Democrats from forcing a vote on limiting presidential war powers concerning Iran.
- Republicans block Democrats' resolution to curb Trump's war powers over Iran — Resolution was expected to fail but introduction signals unease on Capitol Hill about conflict with no clear endgame
- House Republicans Block Iran War Powers Resolution Vote — House Republicans blocked a vote on the Democrats' Iran War Powers Resolution, preventing it from reaching the floor.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
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Apr 6, 2026 The House Ethics Committee opened an investigation into Representative Tony Gonzales Corroborated Institutions and Governance
The inquiry tested internal legislative accountability and the House's willingness to police misconduct by its own members.
Independently corroborated by4 independent news desks
The Texas Tribune · Politico · PBS · BBC
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- House Ethics Committee Investigates Tony Gonzales — The House Ethics Committee has launched an investigation into Texas Congressman Tony Gonzales following allegations of inappropriate conduct.
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Apr 6, 2026 The Supreme Court vacated Steve Bannon's contempt of Congress case and remanded it for further consideration Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
The order affected Congress's subpoena power and the enforceability of legislative oversight against executive allies.
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- US Supreme Court Vacates Steve Bannon's Conviction — The US Supreme Court issued a brief order vacating a lower court ruling that had upheld Steve Bannon's conviction for contempt of Congress.
- Bannon, Stephen K. v. United States — The Supreme Court granted the petition for a writ of certiorari in the case of Bannon, Stephen K.
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Verified: Tier 1 primary record
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