Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., is considering a run for New York governor – and he’s raising his national profile with a tidal wave of criticism against leaders in his own party. Torres has been vocally opposed to the blue stronghold’s… Read More »Democrat Ritchie Torres' torrent of attacks against own party fuels primary showdown buzz in New York
Voters in Pennsylvania’s 8th Congressional District gave six-term incumbent Rep. Matt Cartwright, D-Pa., the boot last month in favor of a young, energetic and successful businessman who says he’s ready to defend their interests in the nation’s capital. Republican Rep.-elect… Read More »Freshman Focus: Republican Rob Bresnahan, who ousted six-term House Democrat, reveals how he did it
A Texas Democrat believes President-elect Trump’s threat to impose tariffs on Mexico will get the country to come to the table “so we can solve the problem about immigration and fentanyl.” Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas’ 28th Congressional District –… Read More »Trump tariffs will bring Mexico to the table, Texas Democrat says
Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., successfully won re-election in Wisconsin all while President-elect Donald Trump simultaneously flipped the state back to red in the presidential election. As to how she did it, the Democrat attributes much of her win to her… Read More »Democrat Tammy Baldwin details recipe for running in a swing state after victory in Trump-won Wisconsin
Conservative Republican Nick Begich will win a tight race for Alaska’s lone seat in the House of Representatives, according to the Associated Press. Begich defeated his main rival, Rep. Mary Peltola, D-Alaska, the first Native Alaskan in Congress, and one… Read More »Trump-district House Democrat loses Alaska seat to political scion
With Republicans sweeping to a red trifecta in last week’s elections, stunningly capturing the White House and majorities in the House and Senate, Sen. Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is cutting a different tone, compared to his pre-election hype where he posited… Read More »Schumer now pleads for bi-partisanship having promised to railroad Democrat agenda through
Oregon Republican Rep. Lori-Chavez-DeRemer has been ousted by Democratic challenger state Rep. Janelle Bynum in the state’s 5th Congressional District, The Associated Press projected Thursday, more than a week after Election Day. The win narrows the Republican majority in the… Read More »Oregon Democrat unseats GOP incumbent in toss-up House race, narrowing Republicans' majority
Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., warned Tuesday that President-elect Trump’s selection of former Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., to be U.S. attorney general signaled Trump’s intention to follow through on promises to persecute his opponents. Murphy called the firebrand Floridian “dangerously unqualified”… Read More »Democrat senator reacts to Gaetz nomination: 'Red alert moment'
A top university is accused of severing ties with Democrat Rep. Seth Moulton’s office over the congressman’s comments expressing concern about transgender female students participating in school sports with biological females. Tufts University, located in Massachusetts, said it would no… Read More »Tufts University accused of severing ties with House Democrat over trans athlete comments
Former Democratic Michigan State Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet is projected by the Associated Press to defeat former Trump administration official Paul Junge on Tuesday in the open race for Michigan’s 8th Congressional District. McDonald Rivet received 217,390 votes, or 51.25%,… Read More »Democrat projected to defeat Trump-backed challenge in Michigan's 8th Congressional District