House of Representatives Democrats - Page 17

March 5

Progressive firebrand concedes in cliffhanger North Carolina congressional primary battle with incumbent Dem

Progressive challenger Nida Allam conceded the narrow North Carolina congressional Democratic primary to Rep. Valerie Foushee by 1%.

March 5

Virginia Dems mandate Jan. 6 be taught as ‘violent insurrection,’ ban election fraud claims in schools

Virginia Democrats passed a controversial bill requiring schools teach students that Jan. 6 was a violent insurrection and banning election fraud claims in classrooms.

March 5

Spanberger once blasted gerrymandering and now backs amendment critics say could erase Virginia GOP

Virginia Governor Spanberger endorses redistricting amendment that would likely remove all but one GOP congressman, sparking gerrymander controversy.

March 5

Obama endorses Virginia redistricting constitutional amendment that could help Dems gain 4 seats

Former President Barack Obama backed a Virginia redistricting plan that could add four Democratic House seats as redistricting battles intensify.

March 5

Crockett's likely House successor is radical reparations activist: 'Gotta pay us what you owe us'

Jasmine Crockett’s radical activist pastor, Dallas megachurch leader Frederick Haynes III, cruised to victory in his primary election to take over Crockett's House seat.

March 5

'Blankies,' ICE tactics and luxury jets: Top moments from Noem's House testimony

Noem forcefully defended DHS's actions at a House Judiciary Committee hearing Wednesday, squaring off with lawmakers on immigration enforcement, the DHS shutdown and more.

March 4

Unearthed video shows Dem candidate supporting 'reallocation' of police funding to social service programs

JoAnna Mendoza, a Democrat running for Arizona's 6th Congressional District, once said she supported reallocating police funding but now denies supporting defunding police.

March 4

Dem known for Trump impeachment disrupts GOP hearing on illegal immigrant truck licenses

Rep. Thanedar, who filed Trump impeachment articles, accuses Republicans of scapegoating immigrants during House hearing on driving licenses.

March 4

Dem senator's stunt goes sideways after GOP lawmaker torches him at immigration hearing

Dem senator pressed Kristi Noem during an oversight hearing over US citizens detained by ICE and put detained legal immigrants on display, leading to a viral moment from a GOP senator.

March 4

MARK HALPERIN: Is Democrat James Talarico the real deal — or Beto 2.0 headed for a Texas flop?

Texas Democrats pin hopes on James Talarico to break nearly four-decade losing streak, but his liberal record may complicate general election bid.