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Apr 23, 2026 The House Oversight Committee kept a subpoena in place for Pam Bondi over the Epstein files Corroborated Institutions and Governance
The subpoena fight highlighted the limits and persistence of congressional oversight when former executive officials resist testimony.
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- House Oversight Committee Subpoenas Former Attorney General Pam Bondi — The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee issued a subpoena to former Attorney General Pam Bondi to testify about the Justice Department's handling of the Epstein investigation and compliance with the Epstein
Apr 23, 2026 Senate Republicans advanced a budget resolution for Trump's immigration funding plan Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
The vote moved a major enforcement package through reconciliation, showing how budget procedure can reshape immigration governance with limited debate.
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- Senate Republicans Advance $140bn Immigration Funding Plan — On April 23, 2026, Senate Republicans approved a budget resolution to fund President Trump's immigration crackdown, advancing a $140 billion plan to support Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and
Apr 23, 2026 Republicans blocked a Democratic bill to end the Iran war Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
The blockage showed Congress failing to constrain executive war policy, weakening legislative control over military engagement.
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- Democrats' Bill to End Iran War Blocked — Democrats introduced a bill aimed at ending the ongoing conflict with Iran, but it was blocked by Republicans.
Apr 22, 2026 House Republicans introduced bills to honor Trump with symbolic federal tributes Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
The proposals used legislative machinery for symbolic leader promotion rather than oversight or policy, reflecting institutional drift toward performance politics.
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- House Republicans Propose Trump-Centric Legislation — House Republicans introduced several bills to honor former President Trump, including proposals to carve his face into Mount Rushmore, rename airports, and create a "Trump Peace Prize." These legislative efforts come
Apr 21, 2026 Senate Republicans prepared a reconciliation funding package for ICE and Border Patrol Corroborated Institutions and Governance
Using reconciliation for immigration enforcement funding would reduce debate and minority leverage, shifting how major policy is enacted.
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- Senate Republicans prepare ICE and Border Patrol funding package — Senate Republicans are preparing to introduce a funding package for ICE and Border Patrol, expected to cost over $50 billion over three years.
Apr 21, 2026 The House Ethics Committee encouraged people to report sexual misconduct by House members or staff Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
The statement reinforced internal accountability mechanisms in Congress and signaled institutional willingness to process misconduct complaints.
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- House Ethics Committee Encourages Reporting of Misconduct — The House ethics committee, a bipartisan panel, released a statement encouraging individuals who have experienced sexual misconduct by a House member or staffer to report it.
Apr 21, 2026 Representatives Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales resigned amid misconduct allegations Corroborated Institutions and Governance
The resignations showed ethics pressure producing immediate institutional consequences inside Congress, affecting representation and internal standards.
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- Resignation of Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales Amid Allegations — Eric Swalwell, a Democrat and former frontrunner in California’s governor race, resigned following reports of sexual assault and misconduct allegations published by the San Francisco Chronicle and CNN.
Apr 20, 2026 Pam Bondi did not appear for a congressional subpoena hearing on the Epstein files Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
The nonappearance tested Congress's ability to compel testimony and enforce oversight over former executive officials tied to sensitive investigations.
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- Pam Bondi's Non-Appearance for Congressional Subpoena — Pam Bondi, former Attorney General under Trump's administration, failed to appear for a congressional subpoena regarding her handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigative files.