The Congresswomen’s Pact For the first time, twelve congresswomen reveal how they’re banding together after the Trump administration came for one of their own: Rep. LaMonica McIver. Marie Claire · May 7
‘I’m hoping people get inspired’: what can we learn from the godfather of community organizing? American Agitators is a rousing new documentary about Fred Ross Sr, who spent more than 50 years fighting against divisive and destructive forces in the US The Guardian - US · May 1
Swalwell and Gonzales scandals expose an ugly truth: Washington is built to protect its worst political creeps ANALYSIS: The tight margins in Congress, raw power plays and a lack of political will constantly forces female victms to remain silent and women members of Congress to force their leaders to do the right thing, Eric Garcia writes. The Independent UK · Apr 15
Nancy Pelosi Calls President's AI Jesus Image Something for a Psychiatrist, Cites Distraction Strategy The now-deleted image drew backlash from across the political spectrum, including from some conservative and faith-based figures Latin Times · Apr 14
Donald Trump Just Threatened To End A Civilisation And Even MTG Has Had Enough Trump's Iran ceasefire deal faces backlash after controversial remarks, with critics calling for the 25th Amendment to be invoked. International Business Times UK · Apr 8
Joe Rogan Says Nancy Pelosi Is ‘Better’ at Stock Market Picks Than Warren Buffett and George Soros — ‘She Can do No Wrong, Bro’ Joe Rogan highlighted how Nancy Pelosi’s husband’s apparently well-timed Nvidia stock trade seemed to defy the usual market wisdom of patience and diversification. Rogan humorously suggested Pelosi was a stock-picking prodigy, outperforming even legendary investors like Warren Buffett and George Soros. Barchart · Apr 6
A Fox host says ‘many people’ think women shouldn’t be president. Thank goodness we’ve got a man in charge Jesse Watters gave a litany of reasons why women shouldn’t lead before denying he agreed. But peddling these ideas normalizes them The Guardian - US · Apr 4
Will Trump bring peace, or more bombs? Shady speculators seem to bet right every time The president may not be benefiting directly from betting markets, but he has encouraged a culture that treats politics like a casino floor, says Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik The Guardian - UK · Mar 30
Democrats’ plaque ceremony was missing two things Democratic lawmakers gathered on the Upper West Terrace of the Capitol, overlooking the National Mall, to honor officers who defended Congress during the Jan. 6, 2021, attack with a commemorative plaque. But two things were missing — Republicans and the plaque itself. The plaque is instead installed on a stone… Roll Call · Mar 25
Thinking of Copying Trump and Other Politicians' Investments? 'Keep It to Just 5–10%', Expert Warns Copying Congressional stock trading can reap profits over time only if investors proceed with caution and keep track of policy trends. International Business Times UK · Mar 24
How to watch 'Clash of the Superpowers: America vs China' online from anywhere Here's how to watch 'Clash of the Superpowers: America vs China' as Norma Percy traces how two global leaders became locked in a battle for power. Tom’s Guide · Mar 23
Jack Schlossberg says his grandfather JFK would be 'alarmed' by how far America has fallen on the world stage “I think he would be shocked at how far we have fallen in terms of setting the standard for the rest of the world to follow on human rights, democracy, and freedom,” the 33-year-old congressional candidate told Fortune. Fortune · Mar 20
Jim Clyburn defies generational revolt, seeks another term in Congress at 85 years old Clyburn is poised to be the third oldest member of Congress if reelected. Axios · Mar 12
Hillary Clinton: I had no idea about Epstein’s criminal activities When Bill Clinton gives evidence, it will be the first time a former president has been forced to do so before Congress The Independent UK · Feb 26
Marie Claire · Feb 25 White Suits and "Release the Files" Pins: Why Congresswomen Held a State of the Union Fashion Protest Last night's clothing was an acknowledgement of their "fight" against the Trump administration.
Salon · Feb 25 SOTU exposes Democrats' biggest problem Both inside and outside the House chamber, Democrats showed they still don't know how to effectively counter Trump
Fortune · Feb 25 Days before the national debt is due to hit $39 trillion, President Trump didn’t mention it once during the longest State of the Union ever He did mention debt as a concept when he commemorated “the debt we owe to the heroes who came before us.”
Roll Call · Feb 25 Members search for Iran clarity after Trump’s SOTU was short on foreign policy President Trump's State of the Union address featured little foreign policy, leaving lawmakers wondering what he has planned on Iran.
Fortune · Feb 25 Trump announces 401(k)s for all: ‘We will match your contribution with up to $1,000 each year’ Trump also pressured lawmakers to formally prohibit insider trading among legislators, shortly after mentioning Nancy Pelosi’s name.
The Guardian - US · Feb 24 Trump delivers State of the Union – but what is the union’s actual state? Speech comes as midterms loom and opinion polls show more voters disapprove than approve of his performance
The Guardian - US · Feb 23 Nancy Pelosi-palooza: Democrats praise lawmaker’s career at California convention Officials at California Democratic convention celebrated the former House speaker’s advocacy as she prepares to retire
The Guardian - US · Feb 22 ‘Trump’s reign of terror must end’: California Democrats plot national return to power Emboldened by recent wins, elected officials gathered in San Francisco to share strategy for a midterm ‘reckoning’
The Times of India · Feb 16 ‘Fan girl’ Nancy Pelosi believes Gavin Newsom make a ‘great president,’ reportedly Backs him for 2028 White House run: Report Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi reportedly views California Governor Gavin Newsom as a "fan girl" and believes he would be a "great President." With Pelosi stepping down from leadership, she's free to support Newsom's potential 2028 presidential bid. Aides suggest her endorsements are rarely wrong, and Newsom's national profile continues to…
Axios · Feb 15 Pelosi's new campaign: Boost Newsom for 2028 Publicly and privately, Pelosi has been touting the California governor.
Roll Call · Feb 12 At the Races: Let the market decide Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including the economy and campaign launches.