On Tuesdayâs broadcast of MSNBCâs âDeadline: White House,â Rep. Dan Goldman (D-NY) stated that former Special Counsel Robert Hur engaged in a political smear campaign against President Joe Biden âand this also goes toâ Attorney General Merrick Garland, âwho ultimately did release the report without the transcript.â Host Nicolle Wallace asked, âWhen I read the
Dem Rep. Sherman: Biden Doesn’t Need to Act on Border, Blaming Trump Is ‘All You Need’
On NewsNationâs Super Tuesday, Rep. Brad Sherman (D-CA) responded to a question on whether President Joe Biden needs to take executive action on the border to reclaim the issue by stating that 2src24 Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump tanking the Senate border bill is âall you need to say.â Co-host Leland Vittert asked
Dem Rep. Moulton: Border, Israel, and Ukraine Are Important, But We Need Citizenship for DACA Kids
On Fridayâs broadcast of CNN Internationalâs âState of the Race,â Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA) stated that Israel and Ukraine funding are important and border security needs to be tightened, but House Speaker Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) is âcatering to the extremistsâ by putting them together because it doesnât include âa pathway to citizenship for kids
Dem Sen. Padilla: Israel, Ukraine Money Shouldn’t Be Hostage for Border, We Should Have My Amnesty in There
On Thursdayâs broadcast of ABCâs âGMA3,â Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA) stated that he doesnât think Israel and Ukraine money âshould necessarily be held hostage forâ border and immigration policy, but also lamented the lack of protections or a path to legal status for some people in the country illegally in the talks. Padilla said, â[F]or
Dem Rep. Gonzalez: We Need to Raise Asylum Standard at Border, Have ‘Expedited Removals’
On Wednesdayâs broadcast of âCNN News Central,â Rep. Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX) argued that Democrats do need to be stronger on the border, and the fear level for asylum claims at the border should be raised and there should be âexpeditedâ hearings and removals for asylum claims. Gonzalez said that while he thinks the actions of
Dem Rep. Moskowitz: Biden, Dems Were ‘Late’ and ‘Slow’ to Act on Border, But We Want to Act Now
On Wednesdayâs broadcast of CNNâs âThe Lead,â Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) criticized Republicans for rejecting the reported border deal, but also acknowledged that âthe Biden administration and Democrats were slowâ to act on the border and Republicans âhave been highlighting the border for a long time, and we were late to start addressing it.â Moskowitz
What the Senate Dem campaign chief thinks about their tough 2024 races
DSCC Chair Gary Peters spoke to POLITICO about how heâs planning to maintain Democratsâ slim majority in the upper chamber next year. | Jemal Countess/Getty Images for JDRF Sen. Gary Peters, the chair of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, pulled off a major upset by helping to reelect every Democratic incumbent in 2src22. But 2src24
Dem Rep. Goldman: There’s Been Antisemitism on Right, Now We’ve Seen Latent Left-Wing Antisemitism Going Public
On Fridayâs broadcast of CNNâs âThe Lead,â Rep. Dan Goldman (D-NY) stated that there has been antisemitism among the far right, and âWhat we have seen over the last six weeks is a latent antisemitism bubbling over into the public sphere thatâs coming from the far fringe left.â Goldman said, âWell, weâve known thereâs been
Dem Rep. Pingree: People Don’t Hunt with ‘Military-Style Assault Weapon with Multiple Ammunition with It’
On Thursdayâs broadcast of MSNBCâs âAll In,â Rep. Chellie Pingree (D-ME) stated that Maine does have a lot of guns, âBut if youâre going hunting for a deer, youâre not taking a military-style assault weapon with multiple ammunition with it.â And that the one thing that was out of place in the Lewiston shooting âwas an
Nolte: OH Dem Sherrod Brownâs Campaign Spent Thousands on Luxury Dining, Hotels
Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) is in a tough reelection campaign and is still spending thousands on luxury dining and hotels. During the just-completed financial third quarter, Brownâs reelection campaign raised $5.8 million and spent more than $12,000 on luxury restaurants and more than $4,000 at fancy hotels â two
California Dem calls McCarthy âa spectator speakerâ
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) said the problem is that Speaker Kevin McCarthy is âonly worried about his own job and keeping itâ rather than those of Americans who would be impacted by the government shutdown. | Francis Chung/POLITICO Kevin McCarthy may have the title of House speaker but there are other Republicans holding the reins
House Dem: Bob Menendez should resign
Rep. Dean Phillips (D-Minn.), one of the more moderate members of the House Democratic caucus, has consistently called for aging politicians to move on from public life. An increasing number of House Democrats on Friday joined fellow party members calling on New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez to resign as he faces an indictment that alleges
‘Squad’ Dem Jamaal Bowman offers bizarre response after pulling fire alarm: ‘open the door’
Rep. Jamaal Bowman’s, D-N.Y., chief of staff confirmed that the congressman pulled a fire alarm in a congressional office building Saturday, and said that Bowman “regrets any confusion” over the incident. The House Administration committee announced that an investigation into the situation, which happened in the Cannon Building, is underway. Sources also told Fox News […]
Dem Rep. Gomez: ‘I Haven’t Seen’ Email Taking Joe Biden’s Name off Warrant, It ‘Probably Has Nothing to Do with’ Him
On Thursdayâs broadcast of âCNN News Central,â Rep. Jimmy Gomez (D-CA) laughed off an email released by Republicans showing that Assistant U.S. Attorney Lesley Wolf requested that Joe Bidenâs name be removed from a search warrant before admitting that he hadnât actually seen the email, but it âprobably has nothing to do with Joe Biden. I
Dem Rep. Gonzalez: Mexico Needs to Be Sanctioned if It Doesn’t Stop Migrant Flow
On Mondayâs edition of NBCâs âMeet the Press NOW,â Rep. Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX) stated that Mexico has not been a good neighbor to the U.S. and the Biden administration needs to threaten the Mexican government with sanctions if Mexico fails to secure its own southern border and stop the flow of migrants before it reaches
Dem Rep. Slotkin: Inflation Hurting Auto Workers Helped Set the Scene for Auto Talks
On Thursdayâs broadcast of CNNâs âInside Politics,â Rep. and U.S. Senate candidate Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) stated that âthe scene for these negotiationsâ between automakers and the UAW was set by large profits for auto companies and the fact that âpeople who are working at those facilitiesâŠare struggling and have less money in their pockets because
Virginia Dem who livestreamed racy sex videos says she’s a victim. Is she right?
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The bizarre story of Susanna Gibson and her candidacy for a seat in the House of Delegates has occupied much of the conversations around Virginia, where I live. The Democratic nominee was exposed recently by the Washington Post for streaming sex acts on a site called Chaturbate for […]
Former Biden White House aide wins crowded primary for safe Dem seat in Rhode Island
Gabe Amo prevailed over nearly a dozen other Democrats. | Amo Campaign via AP Gabe Amo is on a path to become his stateâs first person of color in Congress after Democrats nominated him for Rhode Islandâs 1st Congressional District on Tuesday. âIt is not lost on me that I stand on the shoulders of
Dem Senate plots move amid spending clash with House GOP
“To avoid a government shutdown, the House should follow the Senateâs lead and pass their appropriations bills in a bipartisan way,â Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said. | Francis Chung/POLITICO The Senate is preparing its first big move in the fall spending fight. Chuck Schumer is tentatively planning to bring up several spending bills for
Dem Rep. Sherman: Some Dems Are Risking a Global Recession to Block a Pipeline
On Wednesdayâs broadcast of Bloombergâs âSound On,â Rep. Brad Sherman (D-CA) reacted to Sen. Tim Kaineâs (D-VA) plan to try to strip the approval of the Mountain Valley pipeline from the debt ceiling bill by stating that doing so risks a global recession over one pipeline. Co-host Joe Mathieu asked, [relevant exchange begins around 53:50]
GOP Rep Plots Second Bid Against Vulnerable Dem Senator: REPORT
Montana Republican Rep. Matt Rosendale is planning on another Senate bid against vulnerable Democratic Sen. Jon Tester in 2024, Politico reported Friday. Rosendale, who lost to Tester in 2018, has been telling lawmakers he intends to take another swipe at the senator, two sources familiar, who were granted anonymity to speak candidly about the conversations
âFix The Systemâ: Louisiana AG Thinks Crime-Fighting Focus Can Reclaim Govâs Mansion After Eight Years Of Dem Control
Louisianaâs Republican Attorney General Jeff Landry is capitalizing on his career in law enforcement, the military and as the stateâs top attorney in his gubernatorial bid, he told the Daily Caller News Foundation in an interview. Landry is largely focusing his campaign on crushing crime, as Louisiana has the highest crime rate in the nation
Dem Rep. Torres: Pentagon Leak Is a Reminder China Is the Biggest Strategic Challenge
On Thursdayâs broadcast of the Fox News Channelâs âSpecial Report,â Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-NY) stated that the leak of classified documents are âa reminder that China represents the single greatest strategic challenge to the United States.â Host Bret Baier asked, [relevant exchange begins around 2:10] âCongressman Torres, one of the reasons I brought you all together
Dem Rep. Goldman: House GOP’s Corruption Allegation Against Biden ‘Complete Garbage’
Representative Daniel Goldman (D-NY) said Tuesday on MSNBCâs âAll Inâ that House Republicansâ allegations against President Joe Biden are âcomplete garbage.â Anchor Chris Hayes said, âPointing to something and saying, âThereâs something nefarious afootâ is easier than saying what the thing is. In this case, they have gotten a lot of mileage from pointing to this
White House believes massive Dem bailout may be needed to pass debt ceiling compromise
Rank-and-file Democrats acknowledge that they will be under enormous political pressure to support any debt-ceiling deal backed by President Joe Biden, lest they leave the economy and the president of their own party out to dry. | Patrick Semansky/AP Photo White House aides privately estimate they may need to deliver as many as 1srcsrc Democratic
Controversial judicial pick asks Biden to withdraw after failing to win Dem support
Several Democrats on the Judiciary Committee were resisting supporting Michael Delaney, shown in 2src13, when he served as an attorney general. | Jim Cole/AP Photo Appellate court nominee Michael Delaney asked President Joe Biden to withdraw his nomination Thursday, a rare failure of a judicial nominee with Democrats controlling the Senate and White House. Several
Dem Rep. Boyle: ‘Deep-Pocketed Special Interests’ Will ‘Pressure’ GOP into Taking Our Side on Debt Limit
On Wednesdayâs broadcast of MSNBCâs âThe Last Word,â House Budget Committee Ranking Member Rep. Brendan Boyle (D-PA) stated that âdeep-pocketed special interestsâ âwill start applying pressure toâ Republicans to go along with Democrats on raising the debt ceiling without any spending reforms attached. While discussing the discharge petition by Democrats to force a vote on a
Virginia Dem lawmakerâs staff injured in baseball bat attack
âThe thought that someone would take advantage of my staffâs accessibility to commit an act of violence is unconscionable and devastating,â Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) said. | Francis Chung/POLITICO A man armed with a baseball bat allegedly injured two staff members in Rep. Gerry Connollyâs district office, police said Monday. âThis morning, an individual entered
Laredo Mayor: Abbott Busing Migrants to Dem Cities ‘Helps’ –
On Mondayâs broadcast of NBCâs âMTP Daily,â Laredo Mayor Victor Treviño stated that Texas Gov. Greg Abbott busing migrants from Laredo to Democratic-run cities does provide some help and that while recent policy changes by the Biden administration have helped, âwe should have done this a long time ago, proactively.â Treviño said, â[O]f course, thereâs