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Asking your lawmakers your political questions at your US Capitol.

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Trump socialism: Ayanna Pressley says GOP “just trying to keep a seat" so letting Trump run wild
Apr 11, 2026
“There’s a downside," Repub. Sen. Marshall fears TrumpRX will become socialized medicine under Dems
Apr 10, 2026
Rep. Balint: From TrumpRX to 10% stake in Intel, Trump admin. “smacks of socialism," yet GOP shrugs
Apr 09, 2026
Trump socialism okay to Freedom Caucus Chair "generally not supportive" of Feds meddling in business
Apr 09, 2026
Sen. Tim Kaine: NATO might help with Iran if Trump stopped “kicking them around”
Apr 09, 2026
Flashback: “Bondi’s doing the best she can," Jim Jordan told abandoned Epstein survivors
Apr 03, 2026
Sen. Coons: With Trump "disrespecting" allies, it's “unsurprising” NATO isn’t helping in Iran
Apr 01, 2026
"I’m terrified," Senate Intel Vice Chair on fallout of Iran war
Mar 28, 2026
After Mar-a-Lago upset, Republican Leader sees "opportunity to grow our majority" this fall
Mar 27, 2026
Did Speaker Johnson fake being mad at Dems earlier or did Trump leave him in dark on DHS funding?
Mar 27, 2026
"Mark’s Mark," Democratic Sen. Luján defends DHS nominee Mullin. “That’s just who he is"
Mar 20, 2026
Republican US Senator: Europe needs to "take their skirts off" and help US fund defense
Mar 13, 2026
Sen. Ted Cruz staying on sideline in heated Texas GOP US Senate runoff
Mar 07, 2026
Rep. Al Green on his SOTU protest: “If you tolerate this level of racism, you perpetuate it”
Feb 27, 2026
Republican gets mad when asked about Trump Admin attacks on protestors' gun rights
Feb 21, 2026
“The President wanting to hang me?” Sen. Mark Kelly, "I take a little bit of offense to it"
Feb 14, 2026
Rep. Dean: "Republicans will be held to account" for enabling "the criminal, lawless behavior of this president"
Feb 07, 2026
Rep. Ilhan Omar: ICE agents responsible for bringing “pure terror” to Minnesota
Jan 26, 2026
"Contempt of the judge" — Republican dares Trump's DOJ to keep Epstein files secret
Jan 18, 2026
Sen. Lummis admits "war on drugs" failed but still backs drug boat strikes
Dec 22, 2025
Sen. Bernie Moreno: "Least desirable job in the Americas is driving a drug boat"
Dec 20, 2025
Pete Hegseth's "violating international laws," Sen. Duckworth says, "putting servicemembers in legal jeopardy”
Dec 13, 2025
War on drugs has “not been successful,” Sen. Marshall says, but he supports bombing cartels anyway
Dec 05, 2025
Pelosi: Charlie Kirk's joke about husband attack 'Painful'
Nov 27, 2025
Rep. Becca Balint, Dems “very worried” Trump buries Epstein files he signed into law
Nov 23, 2025
Sen. Fischer: “I really don’t care” if DOJ pays Trump $230 million
Nov 09, 2025
“Who was in charge?” GOP Senators join House in questioning Biden’s autopen pardons
Nov 01, 2025
"Not concerned about it,” Sen. Adam Schiff brushes off GOP calls for DOJ to prosecute him
Nov 01, 2025
Ted Cruz calls Jasmine Crockett “crazy” as she considers US Senate run
Oct 24, 2025
"Subsidies are not going away," Sen. Joni Ernst defends letting ACA premiums spike
Oct 22, 2025
Dems united as shutdown lingers: "I don’t think cruelty is a winning argument"
Oct 16, 2025
Cherokee Nation citizen Sen. Mullin: Indian Country insulated from shutdown as tribes brace
Oct 11, 2025
"Might have been human traffick,” Tim Kaine says after "no narcotics recovered" from US military strike on cartel boat
Oct 09, 2025
"You can’t serve American people if government’s shut down,” Senate President pro tempore says
Oct 02, 2025
“Both sides lost their minds,” Republican says of new Trump-backed J6 committee
Sep 26, 2025
“Condemn that!” Sen. Fetterman scolds fellow Dems cheering Charlie Kirk assassination
Sep 17, 2025
Exclusive: ICE using DNA swabs, facial recognition tech is "really shameful," Squad member says
Sep 06, 2025
AOC: ICE’s use of facial recognition apps, DNA swabs "highly concerning”
Aug 22, 2025
Ted Cruz wants to limit facial recognition at TSA, expand it for masked ICE agents
Aug 15, 2025
Sen. Slotkin enjoying "catfight between two powerful men" but unsure if Elon Musk's 3rd party matters
Aug 09, 2025
“I wouldn’t say he's turning on us,” Sen. Mullin, GOP not letting Musk divorce GOP yet
Aug 09, 2025
Secrets Chair Luna says DOJ blocking Epstein inquiry — "multiple inquiries that went unanswered"
Aug 02, 2025
“It doesn't look good how it's going” — Republicans fear Speaker’s bungling Epstein
Jul 26, 2025
EXCLUSIVE: Epstein saga shows GOP “as incompetent as they are callous,” Squad member says
Jul 25, 2025
“Hell of a lot more problems than Epstein," Republican Senate shrugs
Jul 19, 2025
"I’d love to own that,” Sen. Tuberville wants Trump to put him in charge of "pigsty" DC
Jul 18, 2025
“Expect more of the same, if not worse,” Sen. Padilla's bracing for ICE 2.0
Jul 12, 2025
"They said that last time too,” head of NRCC mocking Dems ahead of "Big Beautiful Bill" vote
Jul 03, 2025
Sen. Tommy Tuberville says migrants don't deserve due process
Jun 13, 2025
Awkward: Musk & Trump’s Daddy on Daddy fight making Republicans squirm
Jun 07, 2025
“Deep abuse of power," Sen. Cory Booker decries Trump DOJ charging NJ congresswoman
May 24, 2025
MTG passes on Senate after being dismissed as "a conservative icon in a gerrymandered...district" by fellow Repubs
May 10, 2025
Rep. Ogles wants federal judges impeached: "If we can't impeach them, we should defund them"
Apr 27, 2025
Rep. Hank Johnson says Republicans "part of the conspiracy” to impeach federal judges
Apr 26, 2025
Sen. Cory Booker's town hall goal: shame GOP into voting with Democrats
Apr 19, 2025
Wisconsin US Senator Tammy Baldwin laughs off Elon Musk
Apr 18, 2025
"He was helpful" — Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson defends Elon Musk after crushing defeat
Apr 12, 2025
Freedom Caucus leader claims town halls good for GOP: "It helps"
Mar 30, 2025
Sen. Elizabeth Warren: "We are in the midst of a Constitutional crisis"
Mar 23, 2025
Sen. John Fetterman on AOC: "I hope she comes after me"
Mar 15, 2025
"That’s B*llsh*t," Rep. Bera says of Elon Musk's firings; willing to modernize with DOGE
Mar 01, 2025
Sen. Whitehouse worries US risks "unilateral disarmament" against Russian intelligence
Feb 17, 2025
Sen. Tuberville supported Tulsi Gabbard, but never looked into Edward Snowden accusations
Feb 15, 2025
Freedom Caucus Chair Andy Harris not taking Trump’s Gaza plan seriously — yet
Feb 09, 2025
EXCLUSIVE: "It's horrific," AOC says of Trump's Gaza plan. "Ethnic cleansing."
Feb 09, 2025
Sen. Murphy: it's "downright disgusting" for Trump to blame DEI for tragic air accident
Jan 31, 2025
AOC warns of emerging US oligarchy: “This is how fascism works"
Jan 25, 2025
"Yes," MTG says, she wants to make Jan. 6 a national holiday
Jan 04, 2025
Sen. Grassley schools Musk & DOGE: “It costs money to shut the government down”
Dec 22, 2024
AOC: “I think we should be going after corporations”
Dec 14, 2024
Rep. Raskin on Trump's FBI, DOJ reforms: "They want to make it seem as if it's somehow normal and bipartisan. It's not"
Dec 07, 2024
Rep. Larson embarrassed w/ 118th Congress: "not much by way of getting things done”
Dec 03, 2024
GOP Rep. LaMalfa: "I can't brag on" my party's record this Congress, "I've been really cynical lately"
Dec 02, 2024
Sen. Smith: Justice Roberts's reputation as moderate is "not really necessarily the case"
Nov 30, 2024
Cornyn defends Justice Roberts and his influence on Jan. 6 cases
Nov 29, 2024
Interior Sec. Haaland: presidential apology to Native Americans "is a big deal"
Nov 28, 2024
Jamie Raskin says Dems have two 2024 objectives: Win & defend win
Oct 04, 2024
GOP Rep. Mike Lawler: "I will certify the election"
Oct 04, 2024
J6 Committee member Lofgren: GOP claims of illegal voting are "honestly delusional"
Oct 04, 2024
Susan Collins defends Roberts as "a person of the utmost integrity"
Sep 30, 2024
Sen. Welch: Roberts orchestrated "radical redirection" of SCOTUS
Sep 29, 2024
New Freedom Caucus chair threatens access when asked about Melania Trump’s career
Sep 29, 2024
Mitt Romney's passing on Melania Trump's new book
Sep 29, 2024
Melania Trump's nude modeling makes Sen. Tuberville blush
Sep 29, 2024
Steve Scalise: Nancy Pelosi hasn't denied "she's the one who turned down the extra security" J6
Sep 21, 2024
Select Committee Chair Bennie Thompson: Pelosi never rejected National Guard on Jan. 6
Sep 21, 2024