Pope Leo’s brother shares clip calling Pelosi a ‘drunk c***’ and scolds Dems for having ‘Trump derangement syndrome’ Louis Prevost’s anti-Democrat rhetoric was unearthed in a string of Facebook posts The Independent UK · May 12, 2025
From the left and right, US Catholics hope new pope fulfills their hopes News that the global Catholic church would get its first-ever U.S.-born pope was welcomed by Catholics across the ideological spectrum in Pope Leo XIV’s homeland, raising the question of whether he might be able to ease some of the deep divisions within its ranks The Independent UK · May 11, 2025
For Catholics in Congress, pope selection sparks giddiness - Roll Call As the new pope is announced, more than 150 members of Congress are Catholics — the largest single religious denomination in Congress. Roll Call · May 8, 2025
Trump orders reopening of Alcatraz prison for ‘most ruthless offenders’ Plan to expand and reuse long-shuttered penitentiary off San Francisco described as ‘not serious’ by Nancy Pelosi The Guardian - US · May 5, 2025
Ex-Pelosi Advisor Reveals Key Mistake Democrat Leadership is Making In Effort to Counter Trump: 'Dumbest S--t Ever' A former Nancy Pelosi aide believes Democrats are "squandering" all the ways in which they could capitalize the "red meat" Trump is giving them Latin Times · May 2, 2025
Exclusive: Startup that lets users trade the same stocks as influencers raises $30 million Dub is best-known for letting users mirror the trades of Rep. Nancy Pelosi. Fortune · May 1, 2025
Democrats get a do-over With Rep. Gerry Connolly stepping aside, the Democratic Party has an opportunity to elevate a younger leader Salon · Apr 29, 2025
Battle of the exes: Former Hill staffers take on incumbents - Roll Call Jake Rakov plans to challenge his onetime boss, and he’s not the only young candidate with Hill experience calling on Democrats to change. Roll Call · Apr 29, 2025
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 · Apr 24, 2025
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. Roll Call · Apr 22, 2025
John LaFalce, New York Democrat who shaped financial legislation, dies at 85 - Roll Call John LaFalce, a New York Democrat who helped shape the Gramm-Leach-Bliley and Sarbanes-Oxley bills, died last week at 85. Roll Call · Apr 15, 2025
Who Are The Young Democrats Challenging The Old Guard As The Party Determines Its Future Democrats in their 20s and 30s across the country are launching primary bids ahead of the 2026 elections in hopes of ousting career politicians. Latin Times · Apr 14, 2025
Nancy Pelosi Torn Apart for Telling Republicans 'Hands Off Our Medicaid' Despite Years of Blocking Universal Healthcare Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi is being slammed by her audience after she thanked grassroots volunteers within the Democratic Party for working towards preserving Medicaid despite refusing to hold a vote on Medicare for All legislation while she was in office. Latin Times · Apr 14, 2025
Market Manipulation Suspicions Grow as Abnormal Trading Detected Minutes Before Trump's Tariff U-turn Trading volumes on popular exchange-traded funds surged 18 minutes before Donald Trump's 9th April post about a 90-day pause on tariffs. International Business Times UK · Apr 14, 2025
The Guardian - US · Apr 13, 2025 Mad House: new book exposes Capitol Hill’s absurdity and dysfunction Reporters Annie Karni and Luke Broadwater shine a jaundiced spotlight on the foibles and foolishness of the US political class
International Business Times UK · Apr 11, 2025 Nancy Pelosi's 2025 Stock Buys Worth $1.95M are Deep in Red, Some as Much as 57% Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi purchased call option contracts of companies, including Alphabet, Amazon, Nvidia, Vistra Corp, and Tempus AI, in January.
International Business Times UK · Apr 10, 2025 Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's 17 Stock Buys in the Market Crash Turn to Profits After Trump's Tariff Pause Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene bought 17 stocks last week in the technology, apparel, financials, utility, logistics, and construction sectors, which are all up after Trump halted the reciprocal tariffs.
The Independent UK · Apr 8, 2025 Jan 6 rioters pardoned by Trump accuse Kash Patel of ‘stabbing them in the back’ MAGA loyalists are outraged after man involved in investigation into Capitol riot is promoted
The Guardian - US · Apr 6, 2025 Fight by Jonathan Allen and Amie Parnes review – scathing account of Biden, Harris and their election loss Book details how Biden’s circle was reluctant to step down, Harris’s handling of a listing ship and a lack of faith in both
The Guardian - US · Mar 27, 2025 Biden aides argued dropping out would bring ‘mistake’ of Harris, book claims Top aides ‘aggressively’ made case to Democratic donors last summer, according to account of 2024 campaign by Jonathan Allen and Amie Parnes
The Independent UK · Mar 26, 2025 Donald Trump Jr’s attempt to smear Jeffrey Goldberg is brutally shot down Don Jr.’s efforts to besmirch the journalist on social media were met with backlash
The Conversation · Mar 24, 2025 Why isn’t there an opposition leader to unite Democrats in the US? In just two months back in the Oval Office, President Donald Trump has tested the limits of the US Constitution, from overhauling immigration to drastically reducing the federal workforce and dismantling government agencies.
The Independent UK · Mar 19, 2025 Chuck Schumer tries to put out a five-alarm fire after Democrats ‘caved’ on shutdown vote Analysis: The Senate minority leader faces the loudest complaints about his leadership from his colleagues in recent memory, writes John Bowden
Roll Call · Mar 16, 2025 Former Rep. Nita Lowey, first woman to lead House Appropriations, dies - Roll Call Nita M. Lowey, a veteran legislator from New York who served 16 terms until her retirement after the 116th Congress, died on Saturday.
The Guardian - US · Mar 14, 2025 The US government could shut down: here’s what you need to know As a divided Congress and Democrats spar over a funding bill, here’s what to expect from a government shutdown