congressional

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Several Republican and Democratic congressional staffers I spoke with tell me their telephone calls from constituents demanding Congress take action against Trump are becoming more frequent.

From Salon • Apr. 17, 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

Did congressional leadership know?—there is one that won’t stop popping into my mind: What in the hell was he thinking?

From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026

"He was one of the first filmmakers," said George Willeman, leader of the congressional library's nitrate film vault, who said the recovered reel was likely a third-generation copy of the Melies original.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

A congressional delegation had traveled to Selma to investigate the mass arrests and determine if new legislation was needed to ensure voting rights.

From "Because They Marched" by Russell Freedman