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Darrell Issa

GOP Lawmaker Says He’ll Nominate Trump for Nobel Peace Prize

AWARD SHOW

Nominations for this year closed on January 31, meaning Rep. Darrell Issa will likely need to wait until 2026.

Sean Craig | Published Mar 04, 2025

Darrell Issa’s Shady Road From Accused Car Thief to Congress

money, money, money

Issa is one of the richest people in American politics, but he’s certainly not the only wealthy man who used his fortune to get himself elected to office.

Matt Lewis | Published Jul 14, 2023

Issa: Trump Clemency for Rep. Hunter Could Be ‘Public Good’

HELP FROM HIGH PLACES

The former congressman argued that it would cost money to put Hunter behind bars.

Julia Arciga | Published Dec 05, 2019

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GOP Rep. Darrell Issa Predicts Dem Will Flip His Seat

ADMITTING DEFEAT

In a segment on Fox News, the retiring lawmaker admitted a Democrat is poised to win his seat.

GOP to Silicon Valley: Promote the Far Right or Else

DIAMOND AND SILK OR BUST

Several members of the powerful House Judiciary Committee are threatening to regulate tech companies if they don’t promote conservative content to their satisfaction.

Matt Laslo | Published Jul 23, 2018

If Republicans Lose the House, Will California Be to Blame?

Bye

The retirement of two California Republicans this week is fueling speculation that a wave election is increasingly likely.

Gideon Resnick, Andrew Desiderio | Published Jan 10, 2018

Issa: Sessions Should Recuse Himself

SHOCKING

On ‘Real Time with Bill Maher,’ the California GOP state representative—and chair of the House Judiciary Committee—advocated for an investigation into Trump and Russia.

Marlow Stern | Published Feb 25, 2017

The GOP’s Top Hypocrites—Issa and Toomey

CHANGE OF TUNE

Darrell Issa and Pat Toomey are suddenly trying to grab President Obama’s coattails as they face tough re-elects. Let’s not forget their political history.

Michael Tomasky | Published Nov 08, 2016

The Continuing Fizzle of the IRS Scandal

Pfffft

The IRS "scandal" will be dragged out, but it's already gone pfffft.

Michael Tomasky | Published Jun 27, 2013

A Democrat Fights Back

IRS

Kudos to Elijah Cummings for standing up to Darrell Issa on the IRS investigation. By Michael Tomasky.

Michael Tomasky | Published Jun 14, 2013

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