RON HART: Congressional Members with Insider Knowledge Achieve Unlikely Gains
Reflecting on Congress and Wealth Accumulation There’s an older film called “Dave” from about 20 years back. It starred Kevin Kline, and the premise was pretty interesting: he unexpectedly becomes president because he looks just like the ailing leader. It’s been a while since Kline’s graced the screen, but that movie really stuck with me. […]
Zohran Mamdani’s supporter will compete for a congressional seat against NY Representative Dan Goldman.
Brad Lander Joins Congressional Race Against Dan Goldman Former City Comptroller Brad Lander, an ally of Zoran Mamdani, is entering the race for Congress, seeking to challenge two-term Manhattan Borough President Dan Goldman (D-N.Y.), as confirmed by The Post. In an email sent to supporters on Tuesday, Lander emphasized his commitment to fighting for undocumented […]
Republicans Call for Termination of Healthcare Plans That Include Abortion Coverage for Congressional Staff
Twenty Republican members of Congress allege that federal law is being violated by allowing members and their staff access to taxpayer-funded health care plans that include coverage for elective abortions. Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) and Congressman Chris Smith (R-N.J.), who co-chairs the Congressional Pro-Life Caucus, sent a letter on Friday urging U.S. Office of Personnel […]
Trump’s effort for congressional redistricting succeeds in Indiana House vote
Indiana’s Redistricting Efforts Move Forward On Friday, the Republican-led House of Representatives in Indiana advanced a congressional redistricting plan supported by former President Donald Trump. This new map, crafted by a national Republican group, aims to carve out two additional conservative-leaning congressional districts in a state where Republicans already hold seven out of nine U.S. […]
Joe Hathaway, the only Republican, is campaigning for the special election in New Jersey’s congressional seat.
Joe Hathaway Aims for Congress in New Jersey’s 11th District As the sole Republican candidate for New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District, Randolph Township Mayor Joe Hathaway finds himself in a unique position without having to contend with the crowded field of 12 Democratic contenders. Following Mikie Sherrill’s exit from Congress after winning the governorship, special […]
Texas GOP Allowed to Maintain New Congressional Districts
Supreme Court Reinstates Texas Redistricting Map The Supreme Court has reinstated a revised congressional map for Texas, which could potentially allow Republicans to gain up to five additional U.S. House seats in the upcoming 2026 midterm elections. The court’s conservative justices—Thomas, Alito, Roberts, Gorsuch, Kavanaugh, and Barrett—determined that lower courts didn’t have the authority to […]
Texas is permitted to use a revised congressional redistricting map that benefits the GOP.
The Supreme Court has expressed criticism of lower courts for misinterpreting evidence and disregarding essential legal reasoning, as Texas approaches a 2026 election deadline. This suggests that the state has a strong chance of defending its newly drawn congressional map. In a brief order that continues to uphold Governor Greg Abbott’s revised districts for now, […]
Texas can implement its newly created congressional district map for the 2026 midterm elections.
Supreme Court Allows Texas Redistricting Plan WASHINGTON – On Thursday, the Supreme Court granted the Texas Republican Party a significant victory, permitting next year’s elections to proceed with a congressional redistricting plan that leans Republican and was influenced by former President Donald Trump. This comes despite a ruling from a lower court suggesting the maps […]
Trump supports Trever Nehls for Texas 22nd Congressional District
Trump Backs Trevor Neals for Texas Congressional Race President Donald Trump has expressed his “full and complete support” for Trevor Neals as he vies for Texas’ 22nd Congressional District seat, currently held by his twin brother, Congressman Troy Neals. In a post on Truth Social, Trump shared, “I am honored to endorse MAGA warrior Trevor […]
Texas Democratic congressional candidate criticizes AOC for using the term ‘Latinx’
Bobby Pulido Critiques AOC’s Use of “Latino” Terminology Bobby Pulido, a musician and Democratic House candidate from Texas, appeared on “CNN This Morning” on Wednesday, where he expressed criticism towards Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for using the term “Latino.” This term, which is pronounced “Latin-X,” has gained traction among academics, activists, and entertainers as a gender-neutral […]