Katherine Clark

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.