Stories by
Eric McDaniel
Congressional Reporter
Democratic Rep. Jimmy Gomez being investigated over sexual misconduct allegations
Eric McDaniel | Aug 17, 2026, 7:53 PM UTC
The California Democrat has admitted to "personal mistakes" outside his marriage but also says his actions were consensual in nature and did not violate House ethics rules.
Senate Homeland Security committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt of CongressEric McDaniel, Rachel Carlson | Aug 6, 2026, 7:16 AM UTC
Trump shattered ethics norms. Will voters trust Democrats to fix them?Eric McDaniel | Jul 28, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
House passes Pentagon funding bill and a blueprint to unlock new dollars for Iran warEric McDaniel | Jul 22, 2026, 9:51 PM UTC
House votes to extend government funding, aiming to avoid an election year shutdownEric McDaniel | Jul 22, 2026, 2:20 AM 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.
In symbolic vote, Congress directs Trump to remove forces from Iran war
The measure to remove U.S. armed forces from hostilities with Iran does not require the president's signature, nor does it carry the force of law. But it reflects bipartisan frustration with the war.
Eric McDaniel | Jun 23, 2026, 8:50 PM UTC
AI and tech are trying to influence the midterm elections
The massive spending and heated rhetoric in midterm races reflect the AI industry's political fault lines and competing visions of what the future should look like.
Shannon Bond, Eric McDaniel | Jun 22, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
Senate postpones confirmation hearing for intel chief after Trump's call to delay
Senators wanted to fast-track President Trump's pick for Director of National Intelligence. But Trump now says he wants to delay until they pass voting legislation that already failed in the Senate.
Eric McDaniel | Jun 17, 2026, 11:18 AM UTC
Former Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell hospitalized
A spokesman for former Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said the Kentucky republican was admitted to a hospital on Sunday.
Eric McDaniel | Jun 14, 2026, 8:45 PM UTC