Author: Rachel Schilke
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Boebert catches break with GOP selection of Ken Buck replacement
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A panel of Colorado Republicans selected former Mayor Greg Lopez to be their candidate and likely replacement for the remainder of former Rep. Ken Buck‘s term, a decision that could buoy Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-CO, as she eyes his House seat. On Thursday night, the Republican panel in Colorado‘s 4th Congressional District selected Lopez, former…
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Johnson demands meeting with Biden if president wants aid bill to make it to his desk
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House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) is demanding to meet with President Joe Biden for a one-on-one, in-person discussion over the Ukraine and Israel foreign aid bill that is now before the House, placing the president in the hot seat if he wants to see the bill on his desk. A source close to Johnson told…
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What comes next for Mayorkas following House impeachment?
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Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas was impeached on Tuesday, setting the secretary up for a trial in the Senate that likely will place him right back in his position. Mayorkas became the first Cabinet member in nearly 150 years to be impeached after House Republicans led the charge to remove him following several investigative hearings…
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Bipartisan Congress duo unveil bill providing expedited citizenship for immigrants who enroll in military
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Two members of Congress who were West Point classmates and later reconnected on Capitol Hill are looking to provide avenues for immigrants to gain citizenship while also building up recruitment for the military. Reps. Pat Ryan, D-NY, and John James, R-MI, introduced the “Courage to Serve Act” on Friday, which provides an expedited path to…
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Denver ‘really struggling’ as immigrant influx meets freezing temperatures
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Democratic Denver Mayor Mike Johnston said the city is “really struggling” to provide shelter and resources for the influx of immigrants surging into Denver, the latest sign that the border crisis is seeping into states not located on the Mexican border. Johnston visited families in a makeshift encampment as Denver experienced temperatures sinking below zero…
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Why Biden can’t lose in New Hampshire on Tuesday — but he also can’t win
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Though most eyes on Tuesday will be on the New Hampshire Republican primary, Democrats are holding their breath as President Joe Biden‘s campaign viability is put to the test for the first time. He can’t afford to lose this primary – but he also can’t win. The situation of the Democratic presidential primary is unprecedented,…
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Redistricting fights that began in 2023 could have major implications on 2024
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Hovering over the 2024 election are redistricting fights in several states that could change the makeup of Congress and aid either Democrats and Republicans in regaining control of the House or the Senate. States such as Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, New York, North Carolina, and Wisconsin are all facing redistricting fights, with both major political parties…
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Heckles and interruptions: Top Democrats face protests over Israel-Hamas war, environment
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Several top Democrats have faced opposition and protests while speaking at events this year, mostly from liberal groups unhappy with the Biden administration’s handling of the environment and the war involving Israel. Over the last few months, leading Democratic leaders have traveled to universities to speak at panels or appear at organizations’ functions to tout…
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How GOP infighting is putting a controversial candidate and the House majority at risk
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The House speaker battle and weeks of GOP infighting are coming back to haunt House Republicans who relied on Rep. Kevin McCarthy of California for significant fundraising and campaign boosting. When McCarthy sought the speakership in January, Rep. Derrick Van Orden of Wisconsin warned the Republican conference’s holdouts about the strength of the California Republican’s purse strings, posting on X, “How much money did they…
