congressional

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Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, laid out American concerns during a congressional hearing in September 2025.

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026

The congressional committee has already compelled a number of high-profile figures to testify in the case, including former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Republican senator Lindsey Graham, a close Trump ally and foreign policy hawk, said congressional oversight is needed to "kick the tires."

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

It’s a dynamic the party has regularly dealt with in congressional and state legislative races since the top-two system was implemented in 2012.

From Slate • Apr. 7, 2026

“This isn’t a large amount of power for the product one is getting,” he would assure his rapt congressional audience.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik