Ex-Dodgers star Steve Garvey visits DC ahead of Congressional Baseball Game
While Republican lawmakers were stretching before the big baseball game against their Democratic opponents, they received batting tips from an MLB icon — Steve Garvey. Garvey, a first baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres between the late 1960s and ’80s, wasn’t just there to give baseball tips — Garvey is […]
Anti-Israel protesters disrupt national anthem, climate change activists rush field at Congressional Baseball Game
On Wednesday, during the annual Congressional Baseball Game in Washington, DC, a group of climate change activists stormed the field and were tackled by police after anti-Israel protesters screamed during the playing of the national anthem. Anti-Israel Saboteurs He unfurled the flag and shoutedBefore the game started, from their third-row seats near the Democratic dugout […]
Congressional Baseball Game descends into chaos after protesters storm field
Protesters storm the field at the Congressional Baseball Game On Wednesday evening, several people were seen running onto the field at Nationals Park in Washington as lawmakers hosted their annual game. Crowds chanted “USA” as authorities quelled the situation. (Video: Emily Hillstrom) Suspected climate change protesters stormed the field at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., […]
Tennis legend Billie Jean King up for Congressional Gold Medal: ‘Indomitable champion for equality’
Former world No. 1 tennis star Billie Jean King met with lawmakers on Capitol Hill on Wednesday to discuss legislation that would award her the Congressional Gold Medal. Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) and Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ) introduced the bipartisan legislation in March. Fitzpatrick’s office touted King as having played an “instrumental” role in the passage […]
Trump-Backed Nancy Mace, Austin Theriault Win Congressional Primaries
Two Trump-endorsed candidates, Rep. Nancy Mace (R-South Carolina) and Rep. Austin Theriault (R-Maine), won their House primaries on Tuesday night. Mace defeated his Republican opponent by 21,030 votes, or 57.8 percent of the vote, according to the Associated Press. It is called Tuesday, 8:40pm. Katherine Templeton, a former director of the South Carolina Department of […]
Rep. Mark Amodei wins Republican primary for Nevada’s 2nd congressional
Longtime Republican Rep. Mark Amodei defeated a challenge from Dr. Fred Simon, a former surgeon and real estate investor, in Nevada’s 2nd Congressional District, according to a race reported by the Associated Press. The deep-red 2nd Congressional District covers most of northern Nevada. Amodei has held the seat since 2011. He defeated his Democratic opponent […]
Political newcomer wins GOP primary in key Maine congressional district
As of late Tuesday, political newcomer Ronald Russell was projected to win the Republican primary for Maine’s 1st Congressional District. Russell, who grew up on a potato farm in Fort Fairfield, Maine, and returned to the state in 2021, said during the campaign that his run was an attempt to “get the country back on […]
Fedorchak wins Republican congressional primary in North Dakota
North Dakota Public Service Commissioner Julie Fedorchak He won the Republican primary in the state’s statewide congressional district. Fedorchak, who emerged as one of the favorites to win the race, was leading 46 percent to 29 percent at the time the Associated Press covered the race live. The result all but concludes the tight race […]
Trump reaffirms support for Nancy Mace in congressional endorsement
Former President Donald Trump reaffirmed his support for Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) despite her past vote to hold former White House aide Steve Bannon in contempt of court. The South Carolina Republican has emerged as a fervent supporter of Trump despite, in the past, being seen as a centrist lawmaker. Her vote to hold Bannon […]
Mexican Congressional Candidate Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison For Abusing Daughter
A former Mexican congressional candidate will serve 12 years in prison for drugging and sexually abusing his 11-year-old daughter, a crime authorities say may have been committed for years before the assault was discovered. This week, a judge in the Mexican state of Puebla convicted and sentenced José Elías Medel Galindo, a 2021 state legislative […]