Philip Caldwell is an assistant editor at the Washington Free Beacon. He graduated from the University of Michigan in 2020, where he covered sports for the Michigan Daily.

Cohen (D): Public Will Support Impeachment After More Hearings

Increases pressure on Speaker Pelosi to begin impeachment proceedings

Philip Caldwell
July 26, 2019 1:40 PM

Rep. Steve Cohen (D., Tenn.) called Friday for the House to pursue impeachment of President Donald Trump, arguing that the American public would be more supportive of impeachment if further hearings were held.

Tlaib Calls for $20 Minimum Wage, Offers $15 Internships

Told Detroit voters 'it should be $20 an hour, $18 to $20 at this point'

Philip Caldwell
July 25, 2019 11:30 AM

Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D., Mich.) has called for a $20 federal minimum wage, but the freshman representative's congressional office offers applications for $15 per hour internship positions.

Sen. Cotton Argues to Prevent Huawei 5G Collaboration

'Huawei is essentially an arm of the Chinese Communist Party'

Philip Caldwell
July 24, 2019 2:30 PM

In an appearance on CNBC's Squawk Box Wednesday, Sen. Tom Cotton (R., Ark.) asserted his commitment to preventing U.S. companies setting up 5G networks from doing business with Hauwei.

House GOP-Aligned Outside Spending Groups Raise Nearly $20 Million

House Republican Leader McCarthy's committees have also netted record sums

Philip Caldwell
July 24, 2019 12:45 PM

The Congressional Leadership Fund and the American Action Network, outside spending groups allied with House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R., Calif.), announced Tuesday they had brought in a record combined fundraising haul for the first half of 2019.

Sen. Cotton Discusses Iran Tensions and Tanker Seizure

'We've totally crushed them with our sanctions'

Philip Caldwell
July 23, 2019 2:00 PM

Sen. Tom Cotton (R., Ark.) discussed recent tensions with Iran Tuesday during a radio appearance on the Hugh Hewitt Show. Hewitt asked Cotton for his thoughts on President Donald Trump's recent comments on Iran, in which he argued that the regime was enduring great economic and domestic difficulties.

Democrats Bash Steyer’s Presidential Run

'I wish he wouldn't do it. Especially at this late date'

Philip Caldwell
July 23, 2019 11:05 AM

Democratic lawmakers are not pleased with billionaire activist Tom Steyer's long-shot bid for the presidential nomination, according to reporting by Politico's Burgess Everett and Heather Caygle.

Warren Predicts Impending Economic Crash

'When I look at the economy today, I see a lot to worry about again'

Philip Caldwell
July 22, 2019 1:25 PM

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D., Mass.) on Monday warned that the country faces an imminent economic crisis if the government fails to quickly pass legislation to "regulate the financial sector and significantly reduce middle class household debt."

Bi-Partisan Commission Detects Russian Misinformation Effort in Ukraine

Increased bot activity before Ukraine's upcoming parliamentary elections

Philip Caldwell
July 18, 2019 11:20 AM

The Transatlantic Commission on Election Integrity, a bi-partisan initiative founded in 2018, says that it has detected evidence of a coordinated disinformation effort on Twitter, targeting Ukrainian politics ahead of the country's upcoming parliamentary elections.

Rep. Cleaver: Pelosi Broke Rules During House Debate

Cleaver presided over House debate on a resolution to condemn President Trump's tweets

Philip Caldwell
July 17, 2019 11:40 AM

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (D., Missouri) bemoaned a tense House floor debate that fell into disorder Tuesday, admitting that Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D., Calif.) was in part responsible for the breakdown in decorum.

FEC Hits Warren Campaign for Unspecific and Vague Financial Disclosures

Philip Caldwell
July 17, 2019 11:00 AM

The Federal Election Commission has sent a notice to Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren’s campaign committee, Warren for President, Inc., identifying instances of overly vague accounting descriptions and insufficient details in the campaign’s first quarter financial disclosures.