Stories by
Claudia Grisales
Congressional Correspondent
In one of their last votes before November, Senate GOP blocks effort to end Iran war
Claudia Grisales | Sep 24, 2026, 7:46 PM UTC
The vote on a war powers resolution introduced by Democrats came at a moment when some Republicans have begun to distance themselves from President Trump over the ongoing conflict.
North Carolina Rep. Chuck Edwards is formally censured over harassment allegationsClaudia Grisales | Sep 1, 2026, 10:18 PM UTC
Senate passes Russia sanctions bill that was long championed by Lindsey GrahamClaudia Grisales | Aug 7, 2026, 5:33 PM UTC
Celebrity culture is one thing. For TMZ, Congress is the new 'reality show'Claudia Grisales | Aug 6, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
Senate Judiciary Committee advances Blanche nomination, setting up a final voteClaudia Grisales | Aug 3, 2026, 5:04 AM UTC
In a day of tributes, Lindsey Graham is remembered as a tireless Washington mainstay
Lawmakers, foreign leaders and President Trump gathered Tuesday for the first of two days of funeral services for the late South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham.
Claudia Grisales, Barbara Sprunt | Jul 28, 2026, 5:08 PM UTC
For a 2nd time, House approves resolution to end the war in Iran in a rebuke to Trump
Four Republicans joined Democrats to approve the measure. And while it is not legally binding, the resolution represents growing frustration inside Congress over the war.
Claudia Grisales | Jul 23, 2026, 5:35 PM UTC
Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, Trump ally and foreign policy hawk, dies at 71
His office said Graham died Saturday night after a "brief and sudden illness." The Republican senator was instrumental in enacting Trump's policy and staffing priorities.
Rep. Tom Kean returns to Congress, says depression is why he went missing for months
The New Jersey Republican was missing for months with no explanation for his constituents. He explained in a House floor speech that after his diagnosis, there was no timeline for recovery.
Claudia Grisales | Jun 30, 2026, 4:29 PM UTC
House passes war powers resolution directing Trump to end hostilities with Iran
The vote marked a rare bipartisan rebuke of the war, but is mostly symbolic. Democrats have been unable to pass a war powers resolution in the Senate, and even if they could it would likely be vetoed.
Claudia Grisales | Jun 3, 2026, 9:49 PM UTC