Dem newcomer aims for history with primary win over wealthy controversial congressman
A Maryland Democrat, making his first appearance on the national political stage, won the state’s Senate primary against a wealthy and controversial lawmaker who spent millions of his own money on his campaign. Prince George’s County Executive Angela AlsobrooksPotentially the first black woman from Maryland to be elected to the U.S. Senate, she defeated U.S. […]
Ex-Republican congressman calls RFK Jr. a ‘MAGA crazy Republican’ who will take votes away from GOP, Trump
Former Florida Rep. David Jolly, who served as a Republican in the House but later left the party, has taken a stab at independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., calling him a “MAGA-crazy Republican” and calling him a “MAGA-crazed Republican.” He said there was a possibility that votes would be taken away from him. […]
EXCLUSIVE: House Judiciary GOP Demand Testimony From Official Who Blocked Congressman From Speaking To Peter Navarro
A group of Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee sent a letter Thursday to the Director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons demanding testimony for blocking a member of Congress from speaking to former Trump White House official Peter Navarro. The Daily Caller first obtained a copy of the letter, which was signed by House […]
NY congressman tells Columbia he wants to give students graduation ‘they deserve’ after canceled commencement
U.S. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito (R) sent a letter to Columbia University President Minoush Shafiq on Wednesday asking him to provide a list of the district’s graduates so that he can hold a “commencement ceremony that graduates deserve” after Ivey. League schools canceled major graduation ceremonies. Professor Esposito feels that it is “stunning that Columbia University […]
Pete McCloskey, GOP congressman who once challenged Nixon, dies at 96
Pete McCloskey — the environmentalist, anti-war California Republican who co-authored the Endangered Species Act and co-founded Earth Day — has died. He was 96 years old. Fourth-generation Republicans are ‘conventional’ teddy roosevelt”, he used to say, McCloskey represented the 12th Congressional District for 15 years and ran for president against incumbent Richard Nixon in 1972. […]
11-term Georgia Democratic congressman too old to be re-elected, critics say
U.S. Rep. David Scott is facing multiple Democratic primary opponents as he seeks a 12th term in Congress in a rapidly reshaped suburban Atlanta district. But with early voting underway ahead of the May 21 primary, the 78-year-old is trying to ignore his challenger and move toward renomination. In some ways, the attacks on Scott […]
Dem Congressman Jamaal Bowman Alleges Racism From Pro-Israel Group Backing Opponent
Democratic New York Rep. Jamaal Bowman voiced concerns Monday about alleged racist tactics by the pro-Israeli group American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC). During a virtual town hall, Bowman pointed out what he perceives as a targeted campaign against him due to his critical stance on Israeli policies and his radical political style. Bowman, a […]
Congressman Donald Payne Jr. Dies Weeks After Heart Attack
Democratic New Jersey Rep. Donald Payne Jr. died at the age of 65 just weeks after suffering from a heart attack, the New Jersey governor announced. Democratic New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy honored Payne’s embodiment of the “very best in public service” in a statement confirming his death Wednesday. He commemorated his work “to build […]
Congressman Donald Payne Jr. Dead At 65
Kid Witness News Global Awards Ceremony 2014 New York, NY – October 15: United States Representative Donald M. Payne Jr. presents the 2014 Kid Witness News Global Awards Ceremony held at Panasonic headquarters in Newark, New Jersey on October 15. Attending the 25th Anniversary Global Awards Ceremony, New York City, 2014. (Photo by Paul Zimmerman/Getty […]
Abbott endorses Texas congressman who called colleagues ‘scumbags’
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R-Texas) is facing criticism from Republicans after he called two far-right members of his caucus “scumbags” on Wednesday, including Rep. Tony Gonzalez (R-Texas). and defended the lawmaker. Gonzalez went after Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Florida) and Rep. Bob Good (R-Va.) over the weekend, saying members of the Freedom Caucus were “walking around […]