Katherine Clark

Reps. Kat Cammack and Teresa Leger Fernández are spearheading bipartisan legislation to fundamentally reform misconduct investigation rules in Congress, aiming to create a single reporting point for staffers. Proposals include prohibiting intimate relationships between members and staff, while also seeking to codify the Office of Congressional Conduct into law and guarantee stronger consequences for lawmakers. The reforms face lawmaker resistance and jurisdictional hurdles, such as securing Senate buy-in.

The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (Aipac) stopped accepting campaign contributions for 15 House Democrats who supported an amendment to cut U.S. military aid to Israel. The amendment, introduced by Thomas Massie as part of a State Department spending bill, failed but received support from 103 House Democrats. Aipac removed donations for the affected lawmakers from its website.

AIPAC closed its donor portal to Democrats who voted to end U.S. aid to Israel. The option to donate to House Democrats, including Representative Katherine Clark of Massachusetts, was unavailable.

AIPAC's political action committee removed online donation buttons for House Democrats who supported cutting U.S. aid to Israel. The move reflects a growing divide between AIPAC and Democrats, with representatives like Katherine Clark, Joe Neguse, and Pat Ryan affected. Over 100 Democrats voted for an amendment to reduce aid to Israel, citing concerns over Netanyahu's handling of the Gaza war, though the amendment failed.

Rep. Brad Schneider, leader of the House’s New Democrat Coalition, is examining Democratic divisions over Israel amid a failed Republican amendment to cut U.S. aid to Israel, which drew support from over 100 House Democrats. Progressives framed the vote as a breakthrough reflecting discontent with Israel’s policies toward Palestine and the Gaza war, while Schneider advocates for party unity on Middle East issues. The next Congress will see a stronger Israel-critical bloc among House Democrats.

A recent amendment vote in Congress revealed Democratic tensions over Israel, with nearly half the caucus supporting it, including leaders like Katherine Clark and Nancy Pelosi. Progressives predict a shift on the issue following the ousting of three incumbents by left-leaning candidates and growing support for the 'Block the Bombs Act' to restrict weapon transfers to Israel.

The US House defeated an amendment to cut off aid to Israel, with 103 Democrats and one Republican supporting it, highlighting divisions within the Democratic Party. The amendment, proposed by Thomas Massie, aimed to block $3.3 billion in annual security assistance to Israel amid concerns over civilian casualties in Gaza.

More than half of House Democrats voted to cut $3.3 billion in U.S. aid to Israel, reflecting growing divisions within the party over Israel's war in Gaza. The amendment, proposed by Rep. Thomas Massie, failed to pass but highlighted shifting public opinion and internal Democratic debates about U.S. policy in the Middle East.

More than half of House Democrats voted to cut $3.3 billion in U.S. aid to Israel, reflecting growing divisions over Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's war strategy in Gaza. The 104-314 vote failed to block the aid but highlights shifting attitudes within the Democratic Party and the U.S. public.

House Democratic leaders Hakeem Jeffries and Katherine Clark diverged on an Israel aid vote, highlighting deepening divisions within the party on the issue.

More than 100 House Democrats voted to end $3.3 billion in U.S. aid to Israel, reflecting a significant shift in political support for the country. The amendment failed 314-104 due to Republican support but highlighted growing Democratic Party divisions over Israel’s Gaza war and voter demands for policy changes.

Rep. Katherine Clark, a top House Democrat, supports cutting aid to Israel via an amendment by Rep. Thomas Massie, opposing Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. The amendment divides Democrats, with some advocating ending U.S. support for Israel and others warning it might reduce humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza.

A top House Democrat plans to force a vote on legislation to permanently block the Trump administration’s $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund, which faced bipartisan criticism for potentially compensating violent criminals. The proposed NO CARTE BLANCHE Act would block federal funding for the program and similar efforts involving political figures or Jan. 6-related convictions.

House Democrats are facing challenges in collecting dues from members for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC), with over half paying less than 50% of their expected contributions. Notable members who have paid significantly more than required include Hakeem Jeffries, Katherine Clark, and Pete Aguilar, while others like Al Green, Jimmy Gomez, and Ilhan Omar have paid nothing. Retiring members and those facing primary challenges also show low or zero payment rates.

House Democratic leaders opposed a war powers resolution proposed by Rep. Rashida Tlaib to limit Trump administration military options in Lebanon, citing no U.S. troops in combat there. The resolution failed 91 to 324, with progressive allies supporting it, while Democratic leaders pledged to work with Tlaib on new legislation. Most Republicans opposed the measure, and a debate incident saw Rep. Max Miller's remarks about Tlaib removed from the record.

House Minority Whip Katherine Clark criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for not appearing before Congress prior to the war with Iran, citing concerns over the conflict's escalating costs. Hegseth made his first congressional appearance since the war began during a House Armed Services Committee hearing.

The Supreme Court struck down Louisiana's congressional map on Wednesday, weakening the Voting Rights Act. Democratic Rep. Katherine Clark of Massachusetts criticized the decision as a 'devastating blow to fair elections' during an interview on 'The Takeout.'

A left-wing group, Democracy Forward, filed a FOIA request with the Justice Department to investigate FBI Director Kash Patel over allegations of 'excessive drinking' and management failures. Patel has sued The Atlantic for defamation following a report on his conduct, while Democrats, including House Whip Katherine Clark and Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, have called for his removal amid DOJ leadership changes.

A left-wing group, Democracy Forward, submitted a FOIA request to the Justice Department seeking records to investigate FBI Director Kash Patel's alleged 'excessive drinking' and other unfit behaviors. Patel has filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic over similar allegations, while Democratic lawmakers have called for his removal. The Justice Department and FBI have not yet responded to the FOIA request.

Rep. Katherine Clark, the House minority whip, stated she was unaware of any misconduct allegations against former Reps. Tony Gonzales and Eric Swalwell until the claims were publicly disclosed. She emphasized she 'did not even hear a rumor' about them prior to the allegations emerging.

Democrats in the House are divided on renewing the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), with leadership offering no clear guidance as debates over reforms versus a 'clean' reauthorization unfold. The law, Section 702, grants the Trump administration warrantless access to Americans' communications, sparking concerns about surveillance abuses and oversight failures.