congressional oversight
Coverage of congressional oversight in the Nexus archive.
- Who Is the New White House Counsel?
President Trump appointed his former personal lawyer Will Scharf as White House counsel. Reporter Maggie Haberman explains how Scharf might help the president avoid congressional oversight at a critical time.
- Trump's final act begins
Trump is indifferent to midterm election outcomes, focusing on strengthening his influence within the GOP through a pro-Trump Congress, leveraging pardons, and financial power. He aims to shape the 2028 election by controlling the Republican nominee and message, while potential rivals like Ron DeSantis and Ted Cruz are monitored.
- Sudan Sanctions Bill Targets Gold, Banks and Shipping
A US Senate bill proposes expanding Sudan sanctions to include gold traders, banks, airlines, and shipping firms, along with implementing congressional oversight.
- Q&A: What Deborah Ross saw inside the ICE processing facility in Cary
U.S. Rep. Deborah Ross toured the ICE processing facility in Cary, describing it as a small, short-term center where individuals are held for hours before being transferred to the Stewart Detention Center in Georgia. Ross emphasized the need for congressional inspection of the Georgia facility due to concerns about prolonged detentions.