House Oversight Committee
Gun Restriction Bill Passes House With Help of Republicans
"[Americans] are begging us to protect them and their loved ones from gun violence, who among us will answer their call?" asked Representative Jerry Nadler.
Gun Violence Debate: Gun Deaths in 2022 Exceed 700 for Children, Teens
The House Oversight Committee heard from families of shooting victims and a fourth-grade Uvalde survivor.
House Committee Asks for More Details on Boxes Found at Trump's Mar-a-Lago
Representative Carolyn Maloney, the committee's chairwoman, made the request in a letter to National Archivist David Ferriero.
Trump May Have Breached Lease for D.C. Hotel, House Committee Says
Donald Trump's lease for the Trump International Hotel might be terminated after allegations of false financial statements.
When We Were Young Concert Organized by Same People Behind Astroworld
Live Nation, the promoter behind Astroworld, is being investigated for its role in the tragedy that left 10 people dead.
Astroworld Tragedy Now Under Oversight Committee Investigation
Bipartisan lawmakers are investigating Live Nation's role in the tragedy, citing the company's "long line of other tragic events and safety violations."
House Committee Requests Briefing on Biden Admin's Execution Policies
Representatives Jamie Raskin and Ayanna Pressley requested a briefing on the results of the review of federal execution policies that was initiated in July.
Carolyn Maloney to Subpoena Major Oil Companies in Climate Investigation
The announcement comes after a hearing examining their alleged efforts to spread disinformation about the impact of fossil fuels on the climate.
Donald Trump's DC Hotel Lost Over $70M Despite Claims It was Profitable
"While in office, President Trump received preferential treatment potentially worth millions from a foreign bank," a statement by the Oversight Committee said.
AG Garland Must Investigate Afghan President, GOP Lawmakers Say
"President Ghani's reckless and cowardly actions likely contributed to the speed with which the Taliban took over the country and toppled the Afghan government," Republican members of the House Oversight Committee wrote on Tuesday.
Trump Says He Didn't Ask DOJ to Call Election 'Corrupt'
"In fact, it is just the opposite," Trump said of the handwritten notes reportedly penned by him.
$84B in PPP Loans Are Potentially Fraudulent, But Only 1% Has Been Seized
A new report from the House Coronavirus Oversight Committee found that only $626 million fraudulent loans issued by the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) have been seized or forfeited.
Republicans Say Call for FBI Probe into Parler is a 'Political Ploy'
Parler was unfairly singled out for scrutiny and any federal probe should also include Facebook and Twitter, two House Oversight Committee Republicans said in letter on Monday.
House Oversight Committee to Probe Parler, Other Social Media Platforms
"I am going to get to the bottom of who owns and funds social media platforms like Parler that condone and create violence," Representative Carolyn Maloney said.
Dems Say Trump's 'Critical Race Theory' Ban Ended Most Federal Diversity Training
"The executive order stymied diversity and anti-racism training efforts outside of federal agencies as well," read a Tuesday letter from the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Watchdog Group Calls for Hearings on Donald Trump's 'Anti-Democratic Conduct'
The Friday letter from Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington said that without proper oversight, "our democratic institutions will continue to slip away."
WH Trade Adviser Denies Report Saying Trump Admin Overpaid for Ventilators
According to the congressional report, Trump administration officials overpaid by about $500 million.
House Dem Committee Urges DOJ, DHS to Investigate Violence at Protests
Monday's letter from the House Oversight Committee said the Trump Administration's "wildly exaggerated rumors about Antifa has only served to encourage right-wing militias provoking violence."
Dems Accuse Trump of Endangering Whistleblower with His Rhetoric
The president in recent days, by way of tweet storms and press conferences, has relentlessly bashed the Ukraine whistleblower and denied any wrongdoing during a phone call in which he pressured a foreign leader to investigate a political opponent.
Exact Cause of Vaping Illness Outbreak Remains Unknown, CDC Warns
"Hundreds" of new cases have been reported in the past week alone, a top CDC official told lawmakers Tuesday.
Who Is Elaine Chao? House Launches Probe Into Transportation Secretary
The probes comes after media reports accused Chao of using her position in the Trump administration to benefit herself and her family's business.
Here's Every Trump Administration Official Accused of Using Personal Emails
Betsy DeVos is the eighth Trump administration official the House Oversight Committee found used personal email for government business.
Kellyanne Conway Subpoenaed on Hatch Act After Most Violations in 30 Years
Kellyanne Conway violated the Hatch Act more than a dozen times, the Office of the Special Counsel noted. There were just two violations during the eight years of the Obama administration.
Dem Lawmaker on Trump Finances: We're 'Not Beyond' Using Sergeant at Arms
"We are not beyond holding in contempt, sanctioning or even using the Sergeant at Arms to bring someone in," Rep. Stacey Plaskett (D-Virgin Islands) said.
Fox Analyst: Court Will Allow Subpoena for Trump Taxes
"Once they state something even related to a congressional purpose, the court, I think, will allow this to go through," said Andrew Napolitano, a former judge.
Ocasio-Cortez Blasts Kushner's WhatsApp Foreign Policy
"Every day that we go on without getting to the bottom of this matter is a day that we are putting hundreds, if not potentially thousands, of Americans at risk," the progressive Democrat from New York warned.
Cummings Accuses Trump Administration of 'Stonewalling'
"President Trump's actions violate our Constitution's fundamental principle of checks and balances," House Oversight and Reform Committee Chairman Elijah Cummings said.
Trump Attacks Security Clearance Probe as 'Witch Hunt'
White House refuses to hand over documents requested by the House Oversight Committee, calling the request "unprecedented and extraordinarily intrusive."
Dems Intensify Probe of WH Security Clearances
"The Committee expects full compliance with its requests as soon as possible, or it may become necessary to consider alternative means to compel compliance," House Oversight Chairman Elijah Cummings said.
Cohen Suggests Trump is 'Pathological Liar'
"Are you referring to me, sir, or the president?" Cohen asked Arizona Representative Paul Gosar on Wednesday.