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Democrats To Launch Attack Ads Against Party Candidate Who Wants To Turn Detention Center Into Prison For 'Zionists'

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is set to launch attack ads against a party candidate who said she wanted to turn detention centers into a prison for "American Zionists," according to a new report.

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Republican lawmakers call off vote on Trump's War Powers Resolution that was on the verge of passing

Democrats slammed Republicans as “cowards” for delaying the voting procedure into next month, while Republicans argue the move was to allow lawmakers unable to attend the vote a chance to cast their say.

Euronews

Outrage after Democratic candidate calls for ‘American Zionists’ to be jailed in ICE detention center

The Texas congressional contender was swiftly rebuked by House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who branded the comments “absolutely disgusting”

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Democrats Condemn Texas Candidate Who Said She Wanted To Turn Detention Center Into Prison For 'Zionists'

A Texas Democrat's antisemitic comments have drawn the ire of party leadership and several public figures.

International Business Times

AOC, Jeffries and More Democrats Slam Texas Candidate for Antisemitic Comments: 'This is Absolutely Disgusting'

"This vile language by her is disqualifying and has no place in American politics, and certainly not in the Democratic Party," said Jeffries and Rep. Suzan DelBene in a joint statement

Latin Times

‘A Jackie Robinson moment’: Jeffries echoes NAACP calls for college sports boycott over voting rights

The top US House Democrat called out SEC schools for their silence in the wake of a supreme court decision that has severely weakened the Voting Rights Act

The Guardian - US

Dems slam Maureen Galindo’s comments as antisemitic in TX-35 runoff

Some party leaders are also also alleging GOP interference on behalf of Galindo, who said she would “turn Karnes ICE Detention Center into a prison for American Zionists” if elected.

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‘It’s going to be violent’: Five January 5 rioters pardoned by Trump have already been accused of new crimes

Some of them got right back to work.

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House Ethics wants reinforcements as misconduct probes pile up

"That committee is very busy right now," Speaker Johnson told Axios.

Axios

Jesse Watters says ‘Blacks’ should have more kids if they want better representation in Congress

Watters’ comments come after President Trump pushed Republican-led states to gerrymander their districts to favor Republicans in upcoming elections

The Independent UK

Trump reveals his new disparaging nickname for Democrats

The president revealed his new name during an hour-long interview with Fox News’ Sean Hannity to discuss his historic meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday

The Independent UK

83-year-old Rep. Frederica Wilson eyes reelection despite Hill absence

The Florida Democrat has missed nearly a month's worth of House votes due to eye surgery.

Axios

US House leaders announce bipartisan effort to combat sexual misconduct in Congress

Announcement of taskforce comes after resignations of two congressmen amid sexual misconduct allegations

The Guardian - US

Independent Rep. Kiley moves to force vote to ban midcycle redistricting

Kiley has spent months warning that midcycle redistricting could become a recurring partisan weapon.

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Virginia GOP rep’s ‘ditto’ to a racist radio rant just handed Democrats a weapon in the tightest House race of 2026

Virginia GOP Rep. Jen Kiggans just handed Democrats a loaded weapon in what’s shaping up to be the tightest House race of 2026. After agreeing with a conservative radio host’s racist remark about House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Kiggans is now facing calls to resign from top Democrats, including the…

Axios

Democratic calls grow for GOP Rep. Jen Kiggans to resign

More than a dozen House Democrats have called for the Virginia Republican to step down.

The Guardian - US

Republican Jen Kiggans faces calls to resign for agreeing with racist ‘cotton-picking’ remark

Congresswoman says she did not condone radio host’s language about Hakeem Jeffries, the top House Democrat

International Business Times

GOP Rep. Slammed For Not Pushing Back Against Claim That Hakeem Jeffries Should Get His 'Cotton-Picking Hands Off Of Virginia'

Democratic lawmakers are calling for GOP Rep. Jen Kiggans to resign after she did not push back against a claim that House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries should get his "cotton-picking hands off of Virginia."

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Axios

Key House Republican faces calls from Democrats to resign over radio interview

Several House Democrats told Axios they think Rep. Jen Kiggans should step down.

The Mary Sue

House Minority Leader says Trump suffers from ‘Jeffries Derangement Syndrome’ after the president launches an unhinged Truth Social attack on him

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries just dropped the mic on Donald Trump’s latest Truth Social meltdown. After the president fired off a post calling Jeffries “Low IQ” and demanding he be charged with “INCITING VIOLENCE,” the New York Democrat hit back with a fresh diagnosis: “Jeffries Derangement Syndrome.” According to…

Latin Times

Trump Accuses Fox News Of Helping Democrats In New MAGA Meltdown

President Donald Trump lashed out at Fox News on Sunday, accusing the conservative network of undermining Republicans after it aired Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna of California and claiming that MAGA voters "hate Fox" because the channel gives airtime to liberal politicians and commentators.

International Business Times

Democrats' Last Shot at the House Just Got Torched — Virginia Court Kills Voter-Approved Redistricting Map in 4-3 Ruling

The Virginia Supreme Court struck down a voter-approved congressional redistricting amendment in a 4-3 ruling, dealing a major blow to Democrats' hopes of winning the House in November's midterms. Combined with the U.S. Supreme Court gutting the Voting Rights Act, Republicans now hold a commanding redistricting advantage.

Axios

Democrats' disaster scenario: Lawmakers despondent over "sickening" Virginia ruling

"Democrats now have to pitch a perfect game," one lawmaker told Axios.

The Independent UK

All-caps Trump demands that ‘lunatic’ Democratic leader be charged over correspondents’ dinner shooting

The screed against Rep. Hakeem Jeffries’ use of the term ‘maximum warfare’ to fight GOP gerrymandering efforts comes despite Trump’s own press secretary having predicted there would be ‘some shots fired tonight in the room,’ when she joked about Trump’s planned speech ahead of the dinner

The Guardian - US

Democrats retain control of Michigan senate with ‘overperformance’ in special election

Chedrick Greene will have to defend his new perch in midterms, as Republican challenger vows to run again

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