Congress Demands Safety for Caitlin Clark | US News

US News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 9, 2026 · 1m

Republican lawmakers, led by Texas Rep. August Pfluger, are demanding action from the WNBA after citing multiple incidents of physical abuse against star player Caitlin Clark—including eye pokes, throat strikes, and racially charged treatment—and have set a July 24 deadline for answers. The controversy escalated after a June 24 game where Clark was hit in the throat, later upgraded to a Flagrant 2, sparking national debate over officiating and player safety. Clark and the Indiana Fever say they were blindsided by the letter and have not engaged with lawmakers, though they continue to advocate…