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GOP House majority shrinks as Democrat wins New Jersey special election

GOP House majority shrinks as Democrat wins New Jersey special election

Published by Sam Flores

This story was originally published by The 19th. This story was originally reported by Marissa Martinez of The 19th. Meet Marissa and read more of their reporting on gender, politics and policy.   Democrat Analilia Mejia has won the special election for a safely blue U.S. House seat in New Jersey, Decision Desk HQ projects, further narrowing Republicans’ already razor-thin edge in the chamber and adding another progressive voice to the Democratic caucus. Mejia defeated Republican Joe Hathaway and will complete the congressional term of fellow Democrat Mikie Sherrill, who was elected governor in November. She emerged from a crowded field of nearly a dozen candidates to clinch a narrow victory in the February primary, running just ahead of former Rep. Tom Malinowski. Mejia’s contest against her Republican opponent had grown contentious in the past month, with Hathaway casting her as a “radical socialist” who is too left for their district and criticizing her for calling Israel’s actions in Gaza a genocide. She entered the final days of her campaign with nearly double Hathaway’s fundraising …

Swalwell Denies Rape Allegations – Refuses to Drop Out Of Governor’s Race Despite Democrat Exodus

Swalwell Denies Rape Allegations – Refuses to Drop Out Of Governor’s Race Despite Democrat Exodus

Published by Jenni Sidey

The latest: • Eric Swalwell’s California governor campaign collapsed after sexual assault allegations. • Former staffer alleged harassment plus two assaults while she was intoxicated. • Four women total have accused Swalwell of sexual misconduct. • Swalwell denies all claims as false and politically motivated. • Major Democratic allies withdrew support and called for him to exit the race. – Update (as of Saturday morning): Since the San Francisco Chronicle story and initial fallout (including Hakeem Jeffries’ call for Swalwell to step down), Swalwell released a video across social media strongly denying the allegations as “flat false” and confirming he is not dropping out of the governor’s race. In the video Swalwell specifically referred to the accusations as coming from “anonymous” people, even though at least one woman (the primary accuser) has come forward publicly and given an on-camera interview to CNN. Hear it directly from me. These allegations are flat false. And I will fight them. pic.twitter.com/bQSlCquD1U — Rep. Eric Swalwell (@RepSwalwell) April 11, 2026 CNN’s follow-up confirmed four women total have now alleged …

Senate Democrat says Trump ‘needs a lot of prayer’

Senate Democrat says Trump ‘needs a lot of prayer’

Published by Sam Flores

Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) said in an interview that aired on Easter Sunday that he prays for President Trump, adding that he “needs a lot of prayer.” The Georgia senator, a Baptist pastor, confirmed to Jake Tapper on CNN’s “State of the Union” that he “absolutely” prays for Trump because “he has influence and power over people I… Source link

House panel finds Florida Democrat guilty of ethics violations : NPR

House panel finds Florida Democrat guilty of ethics violations : NPR

Published by Sam Flores

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., arrives for a House Ethics Committee adjudicatory subcommittee on a motion for summary judgment regarding accusations against her, in the Longworth building on Thursday, March 26, 2026. Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images The House Ethics Committee has found “clear and convincing evidence” that Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick violated House rules, after a rare marathon public hearing Thursday night. The Florida Democrat was indicted in November over allegations she stole $5 million in disaster relief funds and used it to bankroll her 2021 special election campaign. Federal prosecutors allege she funneled money to support her campaign using FEMA overpayments distributed to Trinity Healthcare services, her family’s company. She pleaded not guilty. “After careful deliberation that lasted until well past midnight, the adjudicatory subcommittee found that Counts 1-15 and 17-26 of the SAV [Statement of Alleged Violations] had been proven,” a committee statement read. Cherfilus-McCormick has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing. “I look forward to proving my innocence,” she said in a …

Trump’s next Florida rep could be Democrat Emily Gregory

Trump’s next Florida rep could be Democrat Emily Gregory

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago property in Palm Beach, Florida. Marco Bello | Reuters Emily Gregory, a small business owner and first-time candidate for elected office, is looking to score an upset in a Florida special election on Tuesday to represent Mar-a-Lago in the state legislature. Gregory is a Democrat running for state House District 87, which runs up the coast of southeast Florida and includes Palm Beach — where President Donald Trump’s home and resort is located — as well as South Palm Beach and Juno Beach. “It is the kind of district that fits just kind of outside the bubble of what we’ve seen Democratic over-performance in these targeted races,” Heather Williams, president of the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee, said in an interview with journalists from CNBC and MS Now. “We could win it. If we don’t win it it’s not going to be a surprise.” Gregory is squaring off against Trump-endorsed candidate Jon Maples — a financial advisor and former college basketball player — in a district the GOP has controlled since …

California Democrat governor candidate Eric Swalwell drops Pulte suit

California Democrat governor candidate Eric Swalwell drops Pulte suit

Published by Sam Flores

In this screenshot taken from a congress.gov webcast, Impeachment Manager Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., speaks on the second day of President Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial at the Capitol in Washington, Feb. 10, 2021. congress.gov | Getty Images Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., has dropped his lawsuit against Bill Pulte which accused the director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency of weaponizing mortgage fraud investigations to target critics of President Donald Trump. Swalwell — a California gubernatorial candidate — filed the lawsuit in November, arguing that Pulte unlawfully accessed and disclosed his private mortgage records in violation of federal privacy law and the First Amendment’s “bedrock prohibition on viewpoint-based retaliation.” “Director Pulte has combed through private records of political opponents. To silence them,” Swalwell posted in a statement at the time on X. Swalwell, a seven-term congressman and House impeachment manager during Trump’s second impeachment, has long been one of the most vocal critics of the president. Pulte had referred Swalwell to the Department of Justice over claims that the congressman may have made false or misleading statements in loan documents …

DHS shutdown curbs detention oversight, Democrat says : NPR

DHS shutdown curbs detention oversight, Democrat says : NPR

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U.S. Representative Julie Johnson, Democrat of Texas, speaks during a House Committee on Homeland Security hearing on Oversight of the Department of Homeland Security in February 2026. Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images Stay up to date with our Politics newsletter, sent weekly. Families are having an even harder time than usual talking to loved ones in immigration detention or finding out where they’re located during the current Department of Homeland Security shutdown, a Texas Democrat says. The plight of families adds to the patchwork of complaints from Democratic lawmakers and attorneys about oversight and other issues while the agency enters a sixth week without government funding. “I have had numerous constituents reach out to my office who have been unable to locate family members or secure medical treatments for those held in detention, all while Members of Congress continue to receive inconsistent responses from this administration regarding the scope of their oversight authority and the role of the agency during a lapse in funding,” Rep. Julie …

A Top Democrat Is Urging Colleagues to Support Trump’s Spy Machine

A Top Democrat Is Urging Colleagues to Support Trump’s Spy Machine

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United States congressman Jim Himes, the ranking Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, is privately lobbying colleagues to preserve the FBI’s power to conduct warrantless searches of Americans’ communications, WIRED has learned, arguing that he has seen no evidence that the Trump administration is abusing its authority. In a letter obtained by WIRED, Himes urges fellow Democrats to support the White House’s request to renew a controversial surveillance program that intercepts the electronic data of foreigners abroad. While targeted at foreigners, the program—authorized under Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act—also sweeps in vast quantities of private messages belonging to US citizens. Himes’ pitch relies on the “56 reforms” passed by Congress in 2024, which codified the FBI’s own internal protocols as a substitute for constitutional warrants. In the letter, Himes claims these changes are “working as intended” to prevent domestic misuse, citing a compliance rate “exceeding 99 percent” over the past two years. The structural foundations of that defense, however, have been fundamentally altered by recent changes within the FBI. Himes’ “99 percent” …

Democrat Lawmakers in Minnesota Pass Draconian Gun Laws After Silencing Largest Gun Rights Group

Democrat Lawmakers in Minnesota Pass Draconian Gun Laws After Silencing Largest Gun Rights Group

Published by Jenni Sidey

The Minnesota Senate rammed through sweeping gun control measures on Friday, after deliberately sidelining the state’s largest pro-Second Amendment organization with just 6 minutes of testimony, while gun control supporters got 32 minutes of speaking time on the flagship gun ban bill.  Illustration: Sarah Grillo/Axios The Democrat-controlled Senate Judiciary and Public Safety Committee, chaired by Sen. Ron Latz (DFL), advanced S.F. 3655 – a near-total ban on semiautomatic rifles and magazines holding more than 10 rounds – on a strict 6-3 party-line vote. Latz admitted they “prioritized individual testifiers over organizations” – yet anti-gun groups still got slots while the state’s biggest 2A voice was frozen out. Before allowing input from the public, the Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus – representing tens of thousands of law-abiding citizens – warned the public yesterday that committee staff had already told them the hearing schedule was “full” – effectively blocking them from offering in-person testimony on the core bills: the semi-auto ban, the magazine ban, repeal of state preemption (opening the door to a patchwork of local gun laws), and new carry restrictions at …

Senate Democrat calls for investigation into Texas drone incidents

Senate Democrat calls for investigation into Texas drone incidents

Published by Sam Flores

Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), the ranking member on the Senate’s Aviation Subcommittee, is calling for an investigation into the government’s use of high-energy lasers in anti-drone technology following two incidents in Texas last month that led to airspace closures. Duckworth asked the inspectors general for the departments of Transportation, Defense and Homeland Security in a… Source link