Jim Jordan

Congress faces a stagnant summer with limited legislative progress before a five-week recess. House Republicans struggle to advance RECON 3.0, face uncertainty over emergency Iran funding, and encounter internal divisions over immigration measures. Key figures like Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune acknowledge challenges in meeting pre-midterm goals.

Democratic Socialists of America achieved primary wins in New York, defeating representatives Adriano Espaillat and Dan Goldman. Moderate Democrats and Republicans criticized the leftward shift, warning it could harm the party's broader appeal and electoral prospects.

Democratic Socialists of America achieved primary victories in New York, defeating Reps. Adriano Espaillat and Dan Goldman. Republicans and moderate Democrats criticized the wins as evidence of radicalization, while progressive leaders like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez called for Democratic Party transformation. The outcomes have intensified internal Democratic Party divisions and provided Republicans with a political narrative for the midterms.

Jim Jordan, a Trump loyalist and House judiciary committee chair, is linked to a group that received 'dark money' from an ICE detention contractor. The report highlights close ties between the Trump administration and Geo Group, a company profiting from anti-immigration crackdowns.

A report links Trump administration official Jim Jordan to Geo Group, an ICE detention contractor that profits from anti-immigration crackdowns. Jordan, a House judiciary committee chair and Trump loyalist, is associated with a group receiving 'dark money' from the contractor.

Ohio State University settled with 279 victims of former doctor Richard Strauss for $100 million, ending most of an eight-year legal battle. Strauss, who sexually abused at least 177 male victims between 1979 and 1996, retired in 1998 and died in 2005. The university approved the settlement, with President Ravi Bellamkonda stating it is an important step forward.

U.K. surveillance laws face U.S. scrutiny over potential encryption backdoor demands on companies like Apple, raising concerns about privacy, national security, and international trust in intelligence partnerships. Critics warn such measures could create vulnerabilities exploited by adversarial nations like China, Russia, and Iran.

U.K. surveillance laws face U.S. scrutiny over concerns they may force companies to weaken encryption or create backdoors without disclosure. Critics warn this could compromise privacy, national security, and international trust, with former officials citing risks of exploitation by hostile states like China.

The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) released its 2025 'Year in Hate & Extremism Report' during a House Judiciary Committee hearing addressing its criminal indictment for allegedly paying undercover sources to 'foment hate.' The report claims hard-right movements have transitioned from 'extreme to establishment' under the Trump administration, while House Republicans criticized SPLC for mislabeling groups and Democrats defended its civil rights mission.

House Republican committees are expanding their investigation into ActBlue, a Democratic fundraising platform, over allegations of misconduct related to foreign donations and misleading Congress about fraud-prevention practices. GOP lawmakers are requesting interviews with five ActBlue board members and documents regarding their involvement in addressing these issues, as the platform faces accusations of stonewalling and withholding subpoenaed materials.

A campaign-finance watchdog group reported that a super PAC aligned with Republican U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan received a $250,000 contribution from GEO Group, a private prison company, following Jordan's vote for a bill that expanded ICE's budget and detention capacity. The Federal Election Commission was notified of the 'dark money' contribution, which occurred 11 days after the bill's passage.

Alex Mealer, an Army combat veteran and Trump-backed energy executive, won the Texas GOP runoff for a Houston-based congressional seat against state Rep. Briscoe Cain. The race tested Trump's endorsement influence, with Mealer also supported by the Club for Growth and Rep. Jim Jordan, while Cain was endorsed by Gov. Greg Abbott and conservative groups.

Alex Mealer, an Army combat veteran and Trump-backed energy executive, won the Texas GOP runoff for a Houston congressional seat, defeating Rep. Briscoe Cain. The victory highlights Trump's influence in primary elections, as Mealer secured key endorsements from the president, Rep. Jim Jordan, and the conservative Club for Growth.

Republican strategist Tom Sell defeated populist candidate Abraham Enriquez in a primary runoff for Texas's 19th Congressional District, a solidly conservative area. Sell, endorsed by key GOP leaders including Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan, is poised to succeed retiring Rep. Jodey Arrington in the Republican stronghold.

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan clashed with Fairfax Commonwealth's Attorney Stephen Descano over soft-on-crime policies, particularly regarding illegal immigrant criminals. Descano's policies have been criticized for letting illegal immigrants back on the street. The hearing was prompted by several incidents, including the alleged murder of Stephanie Minter by Sierra Leone national Abdul Jalloh.

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan clashed with Fairfax Commonwealth's Attorney Stephen Descano over soft-on-crime policies, particularly regarding illegal immigrant criminals. Descano's policies have been criticized for letting dangerous individuals back on the street. The hearing was prompted by several incidents, including the alleged murder of Stephanie Minter by Sierra Leone national Abdul Jalloh.

The FBI is questioning current and former CIA officials as part of a Justice Department probe into former CIA Director John Brennan's role in the intelligence community's 2017 assessment on Russian interference in the 2016 election. The investigation focuses on whether Brennan may have misled Congress during his testimony and if the assessment was influenced by the controversial Steele dossier. The probe gained momentum after House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan referred Brennan to the Justice Department last year.

The FBI is questioning current and former CIA officials as part of a Justice Department probe into former CIA Director John Brennan's role in the intelligence community's 2017 assessment on Russian interference in the 2016 election. The investigation focuses on whether Brennan may have misled Congress during his testimony and if the intelligence assessment was influenced by the Steele dossier. The probe gained momentum after House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan referred Brennan to the Justice Department alleging false statements.

The National Association of Broadcasters is urging Congress to reexamine the Sports Broadcasting Act as sports games shift to streaming paywalls, citing concerns over fan access and consumer-friendly platforms. The NAB opposes the current status quo, while some lawmakers argue that the act should remain unchanged. The debate centers around ensuring broad public access to sports programming.

Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) suggested the U.S. may need to avoid having the president and top officials in the same ballroom following a shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner. He implied security risks could prevent high-profile gatherings of senior leaders.

Rep. Jim Jordan blamed left-wing rhetoric for the armed disruption at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner, praising President Donald Trump's composure and criticizing legal challenges to Trump's new ballroom project. The incident involved 31-year-old Cole Allen, who shot a Secret Service agent before being apprehended.

The House Judiciary Committee, led by Jim Jordan, demanded documents from the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) following a federal indictment alleging the group funneled donor funds to extremist organizations. The investigation includes scrutiny of coordination between SPLC and the Biden DOJ/FBI, with Jordan accusing the nonprofit of misleading donors and improperly influencing civil rights enforcement.

The House Judiciary Committee, led by Jim Jordan, is demanding documents from the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) amid a federal indictment alleging the group funneled donor funds to extremist organizations. The investigation scrutinizes coordination between SPLC and the Biden DOJ/FBI, following prior claims that SPLC mislabeled conservative groups as 'hate groups.'

Rep. Jim Jordan blamed Democrats for Congress's 10 percent approval rating in a new Gallup poll, citing a record-long government shutdown caused by partisan stalemate. He made the remarks during an interview on Fox Business Network's 'Varney & Co.'

The House Administration Committee is set to hold a May 19 hearing with ActBlue CEO Regina Wallace-Jones to investigate alleged security flaws on the Democratic fundraising platform, which may have allowed illegal foreign donations. The probe follows a report revealing 146 fifth-amendment claims by ActBlue staff and accusations that the company provided false information to Congress in 2023. Committee Chairman Bryan Steil accused ActBlue of incomplete subpoena compliance and inadequate fraud protections.

The House Administration Committee has scheduled a May 19 hearing with ActBlue CEO Regina Wallace-Jones to address allegations of inadequate security protocols and potential illegal foreign donations on the Democratic fundraising platform. The hearing follows a report revealing five ActBlue staff members invoked the Fifth Amendment 146 times during depositions and claims ActBlue provided false information in a 2023 letter, per a 2025 memo from its lawyers.

House Democrats are investigating FBI Director Kash Patel over allegations of excessive drinking and erratic behavior reported by The Atlantic. Patel denies the claims and has filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit against the outlet. Trump administration officials and House Republicans have defended Patel, while Democrats demand he testify under oath.

John Solomon predicts a potential indictment of former CIA Director John Brennan within weeks, citing prosecutors' request for official Senate transcripts as a key indicator. Prosecutors are actively preparing grand jury subpoenas related to the investigation, which ties into broader scrutiny of the Trump-Russia probe and allegations of altered intelligence conclusions.

House Republicans are demanding ActBlue, a Democratic fundraising organization, provide internal documents related to foreign donation compliance and subpoena noncompliance. The inquiry follows concerns about potential weaknesses in ActBlue's screening processes and a New York Times report on legal risks identified by Covington & Burling.

House Republicans are demanding ActBlue, a Democratic fundraising group, comply with subpoenas and disclose internal documents related to potential fraud and foreign donation risks. The committees led by Bryan Steil, Jim Jordan, and James Comer accuse ActBlue of obstructing investigations, while ActBlue maintains its compliance with legal standards.