Congress
33 unrolled threads about congress, each one readable on a single page.
Anna Matson@AnnaRMatsonWho needs cable when you can watch Congress for free? Senator Josh Hawley introduced his bill to ban stock trading and the room LIT up. You won’t want to miss this recap 🍿 🧵 ...
SummarySenator Josh Hawley introduced a bill to ban stock trading by members of Congress, citing that 86% of Americans support such a ban. The bill passed committee with support from both parties, though Republicans raised concerns about discouraging private sector professionals from entering politics and potential retroactivity issues.Jul 30, 202513 tweets♥ 125K
The Vigilant Fox 🦊@VigilantFoxRFK Jr. just walked into Congress and took down his biggest critics in one fell swoop. This was a masterclass. Elizabeth Warren erupted over Kennedy “taking” COVID vaccines away—only to have her $85...
SummaryRFK Jr. faced a congressional hearing where he defended his health agency leadership, clashing with Democrats over vaccine safety claims and CDC practices. He exposed pharmaceutical industry donations to critics like Elizabeth Warren while promoting claims about vaccine risks and promising to remove CDC officials he blames for health failures.Sep 4, 202514 tweets♥ 77.9K
Rep. Eli Crane@RepEliCrane🧵 I’m drafting articles of impeachment for US District Judge Paul Engelmayer. Partisan judges abusing their positions is a threat to democracy. The left has done “irreparable harm” to this count...
SummaryThe author is preparing articles of impeachment against US District Judge Paul Engelmayer, alleging judicial overreach in blocking White House employees from accessing government systems, and framing this as part of Trump/DOGE efforts to address waste and fraud.Feb 11, 20252 tweets♥ 77.8KThe Vigilant Fox 🦊@VigilantFoxRFK Jr. just walked into Congress and took down his biggest critics in one fell swoop. This was a masterclass. A dentist congressman came out swinging on fluoride. By the time Kennedy finished, he r...
SummaryRFK Jr. testified before Congress as HHS Secretary nominee, outlining plans to restructure HHS including banning gain-of-function research, removing food additives, and consolidating redundant programs. He engaged in contentious exchanges with Democratic lawmakers over fluoride, vaccines, and budget cuts, while defending his policy positions with prepared talking points.May 14, 202514 tweets♥ 76.6KThe Vigilant Fox 🦊@VigilantFoxThis was a moment years in the making. Three Democrat governors were dragged before Congress—and forced to defend the deadly consequences of their reckless sanctuary state agendas. Innocent American...
SummaryA Congressional hearing featured three Democratic governors (Hochul, Walz, and Pritzker) being questioned about sanctuary state policies and their consequences. Republicans presented cases of crimes allegedly committed by undocumented immigrants and pressed governors on their immigration enforcement stances, while the hearing became contentious with exchanges about ICE operations and border security.Jun 12, 202513 tweets♥ 56.3KThe Vigilant Fox 🦊@VigilantFoxRFK Jr. just walked into Congress and set the place on fire. They were not ready for this. Rep. Dingell thought she had Kennedy cornered on drug prices—then he dismantled her argument in one fell sw...
SummaryRFK Jr. testified before Congress on healthcare reform, proposing a 7-part budget plan to address systemic issues in America's healthcare system. His testimony included heated exchanges with Democratic members, notably accusing Rep. Pallone of changing his vaccine safety stance after accepting $2 million in pharma contributions, and outlining Trump administration plans for drug price negotiation.Jun 24, 202515 tweets♥ 52.9KThe Vigilant Fox 🦊@VigilantFoxIt was supposed to be a hearing on defense spending. Instead, Democrats launched a full-blown attack on Trump’s decision to send the National Guard into LA to quell the riots. But Secretary Hegseth...
SummaryDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended the Trump administration's decision to deploy National Guard troops to Los Angeles during a congressional hearing, while Democrats criticized the move and questioned its legality and funding. Hegseth countered by invoking Minnesota's 2020 riots under Governor Tim Walz as a cautionary tale and argued that federal intervention was necessary due to state and local government failures to maintain law and order.Jun 10, 202510 tweets♥ 48.2K
Josefine@josefine_wiThis is my Congressman. He is incredibly unfit for office. Please let me give you a quick introduction to him. 🧵
SummaryA thread critiquing Congressman Derrick Van Orden for being unfit for office, citing his presence on Capitol grounds on January 6th, unprofessional conduct including cursing out Senate pages, attacking a library aide over pride displays, passages in his book bragging about sexual harassment, and attempting to bring a loaded gun onto a plane while on probation.Jul 4, 20259 tweets♥ 49.7K
Senator Eric Schmitt@SenEricSchmittI just called for the impeachment of Judge Boasberg. Boasberg is the poster child for rogue judges: • Forcing his way onto Trump cases • Fomenting a judicial "resist" campaign • Issuing illegal gag...
SummaryA politician calls for the impeachment of Judge Boasberg, claiming he abused his power by inserting himself into Trump cases, issuing improper gag orders on GOP senators, and violating federal law. The thread argues Boasberg is a biased, rogue judge who has repeatedly been overturned and should face removal through House impeachment proceedings.Oct 31, 202510 tweets♥ 41.3K
Rod D. Martin@RodDMartin🚨 CONGRESS JUST KILLED THE RULES THAT MADE CARS UGLY 🚗💥 For 50 years, D.C. fuel-economy mandates forced automakers into cookie-cutter designs—turning every SUV and crossover into the same boring b...
SummaryCongress eliminated enforcement of 50-year-old CAFE fuel-economy standards by removing civil penalties in a budget bill, arguing that modern safety technology and free-market competition can better drive efficiency and allow automakers to design more aesthetically diverse vehicles instead of cookie-cutter designs.Aug 10, 202511 tweets♥ 42.7K
Stand for Health Freedom@standforhealth1Thomas Massie is sounding the alarm. Congress is on the brink of passing a liability shield for pesticide companies, like Bayer, who give Americans cancer. Bayer is a foreign company, but Congress w...
SummaryRep. Thomas Massie warns that Congress is about to pass a liability shield in the Farm Bill that would grant Bayer and other pesticide companies immunity from lawsuits for health damages caused by glyphosate, preventing farmers and Americans from suing even if they develop cancer. The bill would protect corporations rather than farmers, contradicting Trump's MAHA movement, and Massie urges people to contact Congress to remove the problematic sections.Mar 30, 20262 tweets♥ 29K
DataRepublican (small r)@DataRepublican🧵 THREAD: Timothy Mynett: Ilhan Omar's husband and the progressive money man you've probably never heard of Ilhan Omar's wealth headlines ($30M net worth 👀) are dominating today's feeds. But behind...
SummaryTimothy Mynett, Ilhan Omar's husband, has spent nearly two decades building influence through progressive political networks, rising from a political science graduate to a major fundraiser and consultant. The thread documents his career trajectory through nonprofits and campaigns, his controversial relationship with Omar (who paid his firm $600,000 before marrying him), and his recent ventures into wine and cannabis that attracted fraud accusations, with questions raised about the legitimacy of reported $30M net worth claims.Sep 2, 202525 tweets♥ 27.7K
Jesus Freakin Congress@TheJFreakinCI didn’t think Republicans had an issue with adultery, given that Trump has cheated on every wife he’s had… But since they suddenly seem to care now… 🧵
SummaryA thread highlighting hypocrisy among Republican politicians who have engaged in adultery while often criticizing others for similar behavior, featuring examples spanning decades from Trump to recent cases involving figures like Marjorie Taylor Greene and others.Aug 23, 202525 tweets♥ 40.9K
American Accountability Foundation@Theswampmonitor🚨BREAKING: We have just filed an ethics complaint with the U.S. House of Representatives' Office of Congressional Ethics against Rep. Dan Crenshaw for threatening the life of journalist @TuckerCarlso...
SummaryAn ethics complaint has been filed against U.S. Representative Dan Crenshaw with the House Office of Congressional Ethics for allegedly threatening to kill journalist Tucker Carlson in a February 2025 conversation, with the complaint arguing his conduct violates House rules.Feb 25, 20253 tweets♥ 34.8K
Thomas Massie@RepThomasMassie.@SpeakerJohnson is making false claims about my discharge petition that seeks to force a House vote on full release of the Epstein files. Let's set the record straight with this thread...🧵 https://t...
SummaryRep. Massie refutes Speaker Johnson's claims about a discharge petition to release Epstein files, arguing that Massie's legislation properly protects victims and has legal teeth, while Johnson's competing resolution is non-binding and contains loopholes designed to shield powerful figures from accountability.Jul 30, 202513 tweets♥ 31K
Congressman Greg Landsman@RepGregLandsmanThe federal government will run out of money on March 14. Republicans, who control Congress and thus decide whether the government shuts down, will bring to the floor tomorrow arguably one of the wors...
SummaryA Republican-controlled Congress is planning to pass a $4.5 trillion budget bill that cuts nearly $1 trillion in healthcare for children and seniors while providing tax breaks to billionaires like Elon Musk, funded by massive deficit spending. The author strongly opposes the bill and urges constituents to contact their representatives to demand rejection of the plan and instead support tax relief for working people funded by requiring the wealthy to pay their full taxes.Feb 24, 20259 tweets♥ 33.3K
Rep. Veronica Escobar@RepEscobarThis week, ICE illegally denied me entry into a processing facility in my district, and today, they released a statement saying I “[gave] the appearance of a political stunt intended to generate publi...
SummaryA congressperson was denied entry to an ICE processing facility in their district despite following proper oversight notification procedures, and is criticizing ICE's new access guidelines as illegal. They plan to continue conducting oversight and pushing back against what they view as unlawful agency practices.Jul 11, 20257 tweets♥ 33.7K
Pat Ryan 🇺🇸@PatRyanUCTrump just cancelled a classified House briefing on the Iran strikes with zero explanation. The real reason? He claims he destroyed “all nuclear facilities and capability;” his team knows they ca...
SummaryTrump cancelled a classified House briefing on Iran strikes without explanation, allegedly because his team cannot substantiate claims that nuclear facilities were completely destroyed and lacks clarity on the operation's success, including the status of 900 lbs of missing highly enriched uranium. The cancellation raises questions about constitutional authority, congressional oversight, and potential risks to U.S. troops and national security.Jun 24, 20257 tweets♥ 28.2K
Rep. Jim McGovern@RepMcGovern🧵FACT CHECK: Democrats didn’t object. It was the Republican chair who ruled your unanimous consent request out of order.
SummaryA Democratic member of Congress fact-checks criticism of their procedural move, explaining that it was a Republican chair who ruled a unanimous consent request out of order, not Democrats. They highlight procedural flaws in an alternative proposal that would have given the Speaker power to avoid sending the Epstein files bill to the Senate.Nov 14, 20256 tweets♥ 22K
Chrissy Houlahan@RepHoulahan