American politician, House Majority Leader since 2023
Rep. Max Miller has refused to withdraw from Ohio's 7th congressional race after his ex-wife accused him of domestic abuse and the House Ethics Committee opened an inquiry. Party leaders missed the deadline to replace him on the general-election ballot, and Democratic groups have moved to boost challenger Brian Poindexter with millions in ad spending.
Federal permitting for Enbridge Line 5 tunnel advances amid court battles and tribal rights concerns, with opponents pledging new lawsuits as regulators revisit key permits. Officials say the project will undergo environmental review while tribes warn of sacred lands and endangered species impacts.
Rep. Chuck Edwards has been censured by the House Ethics Committee for sexual harassment and creating a hostile work environment. The move follows Axios reporting that he singled out two young female staffers. Edwards, who has dropped his reelection bid, argues the conduct was not sexual harassment and defends gifts and interactions with staffers.
The House has censured a North Carolina congressman in a rare, bipartisan rebuke after a four‑month Ethics Committee probe found a pattern of unprofessional conduct toward two female staffers. The vote, 413–2, underscores ongoing concerns about safeguarding staff and workplace culture in Congress.
The Independent reports a Dallas midterm convention that invites donors to a $250,000 roundtable, with cheaper options for photos and smaller groups. Despite questions about the event’s purpose and pricing, organizers say the purpose is to fund campaigns as Republicans push to energize voters ahead of November. Trump is backing the ticket while some candidates face tough races.
Former president Barack Obama has urged House Democrats to build a public framework for AI safety and economic impacts after researchers warned of existential risks. Top AI executives including Anthropic's Dario Amodei and OpenAI's Sam Altman have pledged steps to slow frontier work, while lawmakers remain split over emergency action ahead of midterm campaigning.
Legislation to make AI data centers pay for grid upgrades has stalled after a Senate objection, while House supporters say the measure is a modest step to shield ratepayers from higher bills amid rising AI infrastructure costs.
The Protect College Sports Act has cleared the Senate with broad bipartisan support and is moving toward a House vote. It codifies NIL rights, tightens transfers and eligibility rules, and creates a retention pool to fund women’s and Olympic sports. The House faces challenges from CBC opposition and concerns over antitrust protections as lawmakers weigh the bill’s path to law.
A series of politically charged prosecutions around the 2026 midterms has seen grand juries in Washington reject indictments tied to Cassidy Hutchinson and to two former FBI officials tied to Hunter Biden’s laptop. The latest: Hutchinson’s bid for an indictment has been rejected; Floris and Benavides are facing charges filed by a criminal complaint, with court proceedings continuing.
With midterm results pending, Democrats gain fresh power in either chamber to investigate the Trump administration, its finances, and potential impeachments while balancing voters’ concerns about costs. The articles outline how control of committees and budgets could shape investigations and policy.
House Republicans have elected Rep. Jim Jordan (R‑Ohio) as their minority leader in a secret ballot, defeating Rep. Steve Scalise 106–73. Jordan has won backing from the party's conservative wing and will lead Republican messaging and oversight as the party moves into the House minority after heavy midterm losses.
The Times of Israel, New York Post, AP News and other outlets report that Jim Jordan has won the GOP minority leader election, defeating Steve Scalise in a secret-ballot vote. Jordan will lead the conference in the minority as the party prepares to challenge Democratic oversight, with additional leadership votes for whip and conference chair underway.