California Dem Candidate Inflated Resume to Portray Herself as State Dept. ‘Policy Maker’

Cameron Cawthorne
March 28, 2018 12:24 PM

California Democrat Sara Jacobs has publicly portrayed herself on the campaign trail as a "policy maker" who worked at the State Department under former President Barack Obama, but she was actually a junior-level government contractor who was banned from making policy due to federal regulations.

Dems Panic After Issa Retirement

Activists concerned vote-splitting in primary could lead to two GOP candidates in general

Susan Crabtree
January 25, 2018 4:15 PM

Democrats got what they wanted when Rep. Darrell Issa (R., Calif.) announced plans to retire earlier this month, but the group of liberal activists who helped push him out is starting to voice concerns about winning his seat.

Darrell Issa to Retire

Faced tough reelection campaign in district Clinton won in 2016

Susan Crabtree
January 10, 2018 11:36 AM

Rep. Darrell Issa (R., Calif.) announced plans to retire after nearly two decades in Congress on Wednesday.

Issa Slams Protesters for Taking a Knee During Veterans’ Rally Outside His Office

Group holds weekly protests outside Issa's district offices

Susan Crabtree
January 3, 2018 4:25 PM

Rep. Darrell Issa (R., Calif.) blasted a group of opponents who regularly demonstrate outside his district office for taking a knee Tuesday when military veterans played the national anthem at a pro-Issa rally.

Veterans Call on Anti-Issa Group to Return $100k From Jane Fonda

Vets: ‘Hanoi Jane’ photo still triggers raw emotions

Susan Crabtree
January 3, 2018 5:00 AM

The Vietnam War ended nearly a half century ago, but the bitter political divisions it spawned are reverberating once again this week in one of the most hotly contested congressional districts in the country.

Jane Fonda Donates $100K to Defeat Issa

Donation from 'Hanoi Jane' aims to influence swing district with massive military presence

Susan Crabtree
December 16, 2017 5:00 AM

Jane Fonda has donated $100,000 to a political group solely aimed at defeating California GOP Rep. Darrell Issa, one of the most vulnerable Republicans in the country.

Dem Rep Accuses Issa of ‘Mansplaining’ During Judiciary Committee Hearing

Katelyn Caralle
October 25, 2017 6:54 PM

Democratic Rep. Pramila Jayapal (Wash.) accused Republican Rep. Darrell Issa (Calif.) of "mansplaining" legislation to her during a Judiciary Committee hearing on Wednesday.

Issa Slams Comey: ‘He Had Become in Love With the Camera’

David Rutz
May 19, 2017 11:11 AM

FEC Complaints Accuse Dem Anti-Trump Ads of Breaking Campaign Finance Law

Madeleine Weast
October 25, 2016 2:01 PM

A watchdog group has accused the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee and several of its candidates of using illegal advertising practices this election cycle, asserting that the committee funneled extra money to its campaigns as an ad strategy.

Obama: ‘We Have Not Had a Major Scandal’ in My Administration

David Rutz
October 24, 2016 12:07 PM

President Obama claimed there had been no "major scandal" in his administration during a Democratic fundraiser Sunday night in San Diego.