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Jeffries Takes Health Care Cuts to GOP Leaders' Backyard

Town hall in Louisiana to address effects of Trump's bill

(Newser) - The top Democrat in the US House is holding a town hall Thursday in Louisiana, home to Republican Speaker Mike Johnson and his deputy, to rally against the health care cuts in the GOP bill that President Trump signed into law. Led by New York Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, Democrats are...

Another Older House Democrat Is Retiring

Dwight Evans, 71, will not seek reelection in Pennsylvania

(Newser) - A Democratic congressman is retiring in Pennsylvania, and the decision by Rep. Dwight Evans is being viewed as part of a generational shift underway in the party. Evans is 71, and he had initially planned to run again after suffering a stroke last year, reports Politico . "I remain in...

House Dems Are Pretty Curious About Musk's Epstein Claim

Letter asks AG Bondi, FBI's Patel if Epstein files are being held back because Trump's in them

(Newser) - As the sudden President Trump - Elon Musk war continues another day , Democrats are focusing on one Musk "bomb" in particular: his insistence that the US president "is in the Epstein files," and that those files are being held back from the public because of it. House...

Virginia Rep. Gerry Connolly Is Dead at 75

The Democrat was diagnosed with esophageal cancer in 2024

(Newser) - Less than a month after announcing that "the sun is setting on my time in public service," Democratic Rep. Gerry Connolly of Virginia has died of esophageal cancer, his family confirmed Wednesday. He was 75.
  • "It is with immense sadness that we share that our devoted and
...

3 Democrats Beg Off Resolution to Impeach Trump
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May 14, 2025 6:55 PM CDT

Lawmaker Won't Force House Vote on Impeachment

Democratic leaders say party isn't behind the attempt just now

(Newser) - Facing opposition from Democratic leaders, Rep. Shri Thanedar is easing off his plan to force a House vote on a resolution to impeach President Trump. "Instead, I will add to my articles of impeachment and continue to rally the support of both Democrats and Republicans to defend the Constitution...

AOC Turns Down New Party Role, Makes 'Seniority' Dig

Congresswoman won't be vying for Dem leadership spot on House Oversight Committee

(Newser) - New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has career options , but one thing she won't be doing is vying for the top Democratic spot on the House Oversight Committee. "It's actually clear to me that the underlying dynamics in the Caucus have not shifted with respect to seniority as...

Connolly: 'The Sun Is Setting on My Time in Public Service'

Top Democrat on House Oversight Committee says his cancer has returned

(Newser) - Rep. Gerry Connolly of Virginia announced on Monday he is stepping down as the top Democrat on the powerful House Oversight Committee and will not be seeking reelection next year due to his cancer returning, ending his long career in public life. "The sun is setting on my time...

Pelosi to Schumer: 'Don't Give Away Anything for Nothing'

House Democrat comes out with direct rebuke over vote on spending bill

(Newser) - The hits from his own party just keep coming for Chuck Schumer, with the latest shot across the bow over his support of the Republicans' spending plan coming from longtime ally Nancy Pelosi, in what Politico terms as "Schumer bashing has gone mainstream." The former House Speaker minced...

Arizona Congressman, 77, Dies
Arizona Congressman, 77, Dies
Mar 13, 2025 4:56 PM CDT

Arizona Congressman, 77, Dies

Democrat Raul Grijalva's death leaves House with a 218-213 party split

(Newser) - Rep. Raul Grijalva died Thursday after a battle with lung cancer. The 77-year-old Democrat, the longest-serving member of Arizona's congressional delegation, died in Tucson, KPNX reports. Grijalva was elected to House for the 12th time in November after saying it would be his final term; he'd received the...

Chair's Diss to Trans Lawmaker Brings House Meeting to Halt

GOP Rep. Keith Self misgenders Sarah McBride, prompting Dem pushback

(Newser) - A hearing held by a House Foreign Affairs panel came to a sudden and contentious close on Tuesday after a Republican congressman misgendered Sarah McBride of Delaware, the first openly transgender person elected to Congress. The Hill and New York Times report that Rep. Keith Self of Texas, who chairs...

Rep. Sylvester Turner Dies 2 Months Into His Term

Texas Democrat had replaced Sheila Jackson-Lee

(Newser) - Hours after attending President Trump's speech to Congress, Texas Democratic Rep. Sylvester Turner died at the age of 70, reports NBC News . The former Houston mayor was two months into his first term serving Texas' 18th District , a seat previously held by Sheila Jackson-Lee, who died in July. Turner...

Throwing Rep Out of Trump Speech Breaks With Tradition

But Rep. Al Green says even if he's formally punished, it was worth it

(Newser) - Rep. Al Green's removal from the House chamber at the beginning of President Trump's speech Tuesday night was an uncommon sight. While other lawmakers from the opposition party have verbally protested past presidential speeches, NPR says the fact that Green was actually escorted out of the room "...

DOGE Cuts to 9/11 Program Aren't Going Over Very Well

New York, New Jersey Republicans express 'grave concerns' on WTC Health Program staff reductions

(Newser) - On Monday, New York's Democratic Sens. Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand penned a letter insisting that cuts made by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to the World Trade Center Health Program, which offers aid to first responders and others who suffer from 9/11-related health conditions, be rescinded and...

No Shutdown: Senate Passes Bill Just After Deadline

Measure went through after midnight, but no agencies were shut down

(Newser) - The Senate passed a spending measure in the early hours of Saturday—technically missing a midnight deadline to avoid a government shutdown, but by so little a margin that the disruption will be minimal, reports CNN . The vote was 85-11. President Biden is expected to quickly sign it. Passage came...

Democrats Chant Answer to 'Laughable' GOP Plan

Trump, Roy air a difference of opinion on the spending deal

(Newser) - House Democrats didn't just say they don't support the new federal spending plan to avoid a government shutdown that the Republicans came up with Thursday. They chanted it. "Hell no, hell no" could be heard coming from the room where the caucus was meeting, the Washington Post...

Ohio Democrat Beats Trump's Pick, Extends House Record

Marcy Kaptur will be serving her 22nd term

(Newser) - Ohio Democratic US Rep. Marcy Kaptur won another term on Wednesday, defeating a Republican state lawmaker endorsed by President-elect Trump. Her victory in northwest Ohio over state Rep. Derek Merrin allows Kaptur to continue her streak as the longest-serving woman in House history, the AP reports. The final results were...

Hakeem Jeffries Keeps His Job as Top House Dem

First Black rep to hold position of minority leader is reelected

(Newser) - House Leader Hakeem Jeffries won reelection Tuesday as the Democratic leader, receiving support from his colleagues despite the party's inability to win back majority control of the chamber in the November election. Jeffries of New York was chosen during an internal party vote of the House Democrats underway at...

Where Things Stand in Fight for the House

GOP has the edge with 19 races left to call

(Newser) - The weekend passed without a call on which party will control the House—a crucial factor in determining how effectively President-elect Trump will be able to enact his agenda. However, the odds were favoring the GOP, reports Reuters .
  • Numbers: The GOP had 213 seats and Democrats 203 as of Monday
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Second-Oldest House Lawmaker Dies
Second-Oldest House
Lawmaker Dies
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Aug 21, 2024 4:08 PM CDT

Second-Oldest House Lawmaker Dies

Democratic Rep. Bill Pascrell served 14 terms and was seeking a 15th

(Newser) - Rep. Bill Pascrell, who served 14 terms in the House and was seeking a 15th, has become the third House Democrat to die in office this year. The 87-year-old former mayor of Paterson, New Jersey, was the second-oldest member of the House, and, with the upcoming retirement of Rep. Grace...

Latest 'Squad' Member Facing a Primary: Ilhan Omar
'Squad' Member
Ilhan Omar
Survives Primary
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Aug 14, 2024 12:00 AM CDT

'Squad' Member Ilhan Omar Survives Primary

Minnesota rep again beats Don Samuels

(Newser) - The latest "Squad" member to face a primary has defeated her challenger. Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota successfully defended her seat Tuesday, the AP reports. She will face Republican Dalia Al-Aqidi, who has accused her of being pro-Hamas because of her criticism of Israel's actions in Gaza, in...

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