Congressional Authority over USAID

Representative Gerry Connolly argues that President Trump cannot shut down or significantly change the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) without an Act of Congress, citing the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 as the basis for congressional authority over the agency.

House Oversight Committee Leadership Contest

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) is vying to become the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, challenging Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-VA) for the position. Current Ranking Member Jamie Raskin (D-MD) is looking to lead Democrats on the Judiciary Committee. Ocasio-Cortez highlighted her experience and strategic planning with Raskin in her bid for the role.

Criticism of Donald Trump by Representative Gerry Connolly

Representative Gerry Connolly (D-VA) called former President Donald Trump a narcissistic sociopath who has seduced the base of the Republican Party. Connolly criticized Trump for his manipulation of facts and legal issues, stating that his followers seem to overlook his wrongdoings.