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What do Congress and ‘Survivor’ have in common? Ask Alex Moore

“The chaos that goes on here … applies perfectly to the game,” says the congressional staffer competing on season 49.

Roll Call

House retirements so far are at a historical low - Roll Call

While senators are leaving Washington at a higher-than-normal pace, House open seats are lagging behind the historical average per cycle.

Roll Call

Full List Of Democrats Not Seeking Reelection As Another Rep. Announced He Will Retire

Democratic Rep. Dwight Evans announced he will retire next year, reversing his decision to seek reelection

Latin Times

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Medicaid and taxes and SNAP, oh my - Roll Call

Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including ad campaigns and vulnerable lawmakers.

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Illinois Democrat Being Challenged by Influencer for Congressional Seat Decides Against Seeking Reelection

A longtime Democratic Congresswoman representing Illinois' 9th Congressional District revealed that she will not be running for reelection just months after a TikTok influencer announced her bid for the congressional seat.

Latin Times

Progressive stalwart Rep. Jan Schakowsky announces retirement - Roll Call

Illinois Rep. Jan Schakowsky, a staunch progressive Democrat, announced Monday that she will not seek another term in Congress.

Roll Call

Democratic Rep. Announces He Won't Seek Reelection Due To Return Of Cancer: 'The Sun Is Setting On My Time In Public Service'

Democratic Rep. Gerry Connolly said he won't seek re-election after his term ends as his cancer has returned. He will also cease to be the party's ranking member in the House Oversight Committee

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DNC Chair Demands David Hogg Choose Between Vice-Chair Role and Primarying Dems: 'Can't Be Both the Referee and Also the Player'

Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chair Ken Martin has formally introduced a proposal requiring party officers to remain neutral in primary elections

Latin Times

Another Democratic Lawmaker Reportedly Plans To Retire As Generational Shift Intensifies

Rep. Jan Schakowsky has told colleagues she plans to retire at the end of her term rather than seek reelection, marking a new departure from a Democrat in Congress

Latin Times

It’s time for age limits for members of Congress - Roll Call

Age limits on members of Congress could attract support from both Republicans and Democrats, Nathan L. Gonzales writes.

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At the Races: Only the young - Roll Call

Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including primary challenges and fundraising reports.

Roll Call

‘What if we didn’t suck?’: the leftist influencer who wants to campaign for Congress differently

Kat Abughazaleh has been critical of what she describes as Democrats’ lack of vision and says the party has lost touch with many of its voters, especially young people

The Guardian - US

Progressives get early jump on primaries

2026 primaries kick off early as both sides of the party look to undo 2024 disaster

Salon

Can a TikTok star make it to Congress?

In an interview, Kat Abughazaleh explained why she's running to unseat a fellow a Democrat in Illinois

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The Guardian - US

Democrats have never been so angry. Who will step up and lead them?

At rallies, town halls and protests, voters are unleashing their fury with Donald Trump, stoking what some believe is a populist backlash

The Guardian - US

Can Harris’s proposed ‘at-home Medicare’ end the dreaded ‘spend down’ of senior assets?

Currently, many states require people to divest themselves of assets to poverty levels to qualify for aid

The Independent UK

When House members travel the globe on private dime, families often go too

The spouses, children and siblings of U.S. House members are traveling around the world on trips paid for by special interest groups

Salon

The fight for up-front nutrition labels

A survey found that 75% of American consumers are for moving nutrition facts to the front of food packages

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Axios

Biden complicates Congress’ calculus on Israel aid

"What other leverage does the United States have? To scold? Bibi doesn't give a damn about scolding."

Axios

Israel faces outrage from Democrats over World Central Kitchen workers' deaths

"It's time to pull the plug on unconditional aid to Israel," one pro-Israel Democrat told Axios.

Chicago Sun-Times

Here’s how Illinois Democrats in Congress split on Israel-Hamas war, antisemitism legislation

Democrats locally and nationally are grappling with a challenging dynamic being played out, with the Israel-Hamas war in its third month.

Roll Call

DeGette in line for key Democratic spot on health panel - Roll Call

Colorado's Diane DeGette in 2025 could land the top Democratic spot on the Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee.

Roll Call

Democrats divided over Biden’s move on digital trade - Roll Call

A move to withdraw U.S. support for digital trade provisions has congressional Democrats taking opposite sides.

Chicago Sun-Times

No primary pass for six Congressional Dems on first filing day

A slew of statewide and county candidates filed petitions with the Illinois State Board of Elections and the Cook County clerk’s office on the first day of the week-long filing period to gain a spot on the March 19 primary ballot.

Chicago Sun-Times

Big Chicago contingent at March for Israel rally in Washington

Chicago native Rachel Goldberg, whose son Hersh Goldberg-Polin is held by Hamas, spoke at the rally. ‘We hostage families have lived the last 39 days in slow motion torment.’

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