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NY congressman opens up about struggling with depression to ‘break the shame, silence and stigma’

Tuesday, March 14 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- According to the CDC, one in five Americans will experience mental illness each year and among them is Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman, who was recently hospitalized for clinical depression.In response, New York Congressman Ritchie Torres has opened about his own mental health struggles.... Read More.

After wife’s sudden death, Kentucky congressman speaks about heart health and new legislation

Friday, February 24 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Rep. Andy Barr, R-Ky., is raising awareness for heart health two months after the signing of a new law named for his late wife, who died in June 2020 from a rare condition.Barr appeared on GMA3 on Wednesday to mark Heart... Read More.

Santos lists new treasurer — who says he doesn’t work for the congressman

Wednesday, January 25 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- With a disclosure filing deadline approaching as questions swirl around his use of campaign funds, embattled Rep. George Santos' campaign appears to be left without a treasurer.On Wednesday, several fundraising committees associated with the freshman congressman from New York filed amendments to... Read More.

NY congressman joins residents of Santos’ district to call for probe of his finances

Tuesday, January 17 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Democratic congressman Ritchie Torres joined residents of Republican Rep. George Santos's district in New York on Tuesday to call for a Federal Election Commission investigation of his campaign finances."I'm here to show support for the Concerned Citizens of NY-03, who have been... Read More.

Matt Gaetz associate Joel Greenberg gets 11 years as probe into congressman stalls, sources say

Thursday, December 1 by ABC News

(ORLANDO, Fla.) -- Joel Greenberg, a former Florida tax collector who sources say agreed to cooperate in the federal probe into his one-time close associate, Rep. Matt Gaetz, was sentenced Thursday to 11 years in prison after pleading guilty to crimes ranging from wire... Read More.

Texas man detained in Russia for months due to ‘political purposes’: Congressman

Wednesday, August 3 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- More than six months after Texas father David Barnes was arrested by Russian authorities, his family is calling on officials in Washington to do more to try to facilitate his release."David's a very caring and empathetic person," his sister, Carol Barnes, told... Read More.

GOP congressman votes against same-sex marriage bill then attends gay son’s wedding

Tuesday, July 26 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Rep. Glenn "GT" Thompson, R-Pa., confirmed that he attended his gay son's wedding on Friday -- just days after voting against a bill that would codify federal protections for same-sex marriage.“Congressman and Mrs. Thompson were thrilled to attend and celebrate their son’s... Read More.

Former GOP congressman arrested on insider trading charges

Monday, July 25 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Former GOP Rep. Steve Buyer was arrested Monday on insider trading charges.According to the complaint, Buyer, who has done consulting work since leaving Congress in 2011, "misappropriated material non-public information that he learned as a consultant and used [it] ... to... Read More.

Defense secretary, GOP congressman clash over alleged ‘wokeism’ in military

Tuesday, April 5 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin got into a fiery exchange with Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz during a House Armed Services Committee budget hearing Tuesday, as Gaetz accused the Pentagon of strategic failures due to misplaced focus on alleged "wokeism."Gaetz began by asking Austin... Read More.

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NY congressman opens up about struggling with depression to ‘break the shame, silence and stigma’

After wife’s sudden death, Kentucky congressman speaks about heart health and new legislation

Santos lists new treasurer — who says he doesn’t work for the congressman

NY congressman joins residents of Santos’ district to call for probe of his finances

Matt Gaetz associate Joel Greenberg gets 11 years as probe into congressman stalls, sources say

Texas man detained in Russia for months due to ‘political purposes’: Congressman

GOP congressman votes against same-sex marriage bill then attends gay son’s wedding

Former GOP congressman arrested on insider trading charges

Defense secretary, GOP congressman clash over alleged ‘wokeism’ in military

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