congressional

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Under ordinary conditions, congressional leaders would declare it “dead on arrival.”

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

Leon said on Thursday that he thought the project required congressional approval, adding that the administration reclassifying the ballroom plans as vital for national security appeared to be an attempted work around.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Swalwell apparently did an excellent job deceiving those around him, including some congressional and campaign staffers who’d known him for years and worked closely with the seven-term lawmaker, day in, day out.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Hunt, an attorney and former congressional staffer, said the whispers felt like an “open secret,” but had no idea how deep the allegations went.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

We both served on the boards of several nonprofits, and as much as he’d been stung by his defeat in the congressional primary, Barack still had ideas about trying for a higher office.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama