Tag: Democratic Rep
Maddow Blog | Following a legendary run, Nancy Pelosi to retire from Congress at the end of her term
Around this time three years ago, Rep. Nancy Pelosi did something unexpected: The California Democrat announced that she…
Maddow Blog | Thursday’s Campaign Round-Up, 10.30.25: House hopeful Kat Abughazaleh indicted in Illinois
Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.* As if there weren’t already overwhelming concerns about…
Skepticism abounds that Election Day will be a shutdown inflection point
The government shutdown has blown through missed paychecks, mass firings and threats of delayed public benefits. It will…
Former Democratic Rep. Katie Porter nearly exits tense interview in her run for California governor
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former Democratic Rep. Katie Porter gained a reputation on Capitol Hill for grilling corporate…
Maddow Blog | Wednesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 10.8.25: More House Democrats draw primary rivals
Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.* In this week’s congressional special election primaries, Tennessee’s…
Maps show how redistricting could affect congressional seats
Missouri has joined Texas and California in redrawing its congressional maps, as part of a redistricting push that…
Maddow Blog | After release of Mikie Sherrill’s military records, Democrats push for investigation
New Jersey’s gubernatorial election is just 39 days away, and by some measures, the race between Democratic Rep.…
Takeaways from FBI Director Kash Patel’s testimony on Jeffrey Epstein
FBI Director Kash Patel this week became the first prominent Justice Department official to testify under oath since…
Maddow Blog | Wednesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 9.17.25: Democrat easily wins race to succeed Hortman
Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.* Three months after Melissa Hortman was killed in…
What to know about the congressional redistricting trend kick-started by Trump
First came Texas, then California, then Missouri. President Donald Trump’s call to redraw U.S. House districts ahead of…
In the wake of Kirk’s assassination, members of Congress in both parties are demanding increased security, writes @mychaelschnell.
Lawmakers are on high alert after the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, voicing concerns about their safety…
Democrat James Walkinshaw to win Virginia House race, narrowing GOP majority
Democratic candidate James Walkinshaw is projected to win a special election Tuesday to represent a Northern Virginia congressional…