Independence, Missouri, city councilmember becomes first official recalled over a data center project this year Welcome to the Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026, Brew. Ballotpedia · Sep 3
Massachusetts primary results offer hope across the Democratic spectrum An 80-year-old progressive who’s been in Congress for nearly five decades won a key Senate primary by demanding “Medicare for All” and embracing transgender rights. A pair of septuagenarian House Democrats turned back younger, more liberal challengers by highlighting the benefits of seniority and their skill at bringing federal funding… Roll Call · Sep 2
Massachusetts Democratic primary is a generational clash as Rep. Seth Moulton targets Sen. Ed Markey Democrats across the U.S. are showing a strong desire for change The Independent UK · Sep 1
Elections Ballotpedia is covering in September 2026 In September 2026, Ballotpedia is tracking 865 elections across 14 states. These include four statewide elections, 10 special elections held to fill vacancies in fourstates, and two recall elections in two states. Ballotpedia · Sep 1
Generational change versus experience a theme in the Democratic primary for Massachusetts' 8th Congressional District Incumbent Stephen Lynch (D) and Patrick Roath (D) are running in the Democratic primary for Massachusetts' 8th Congressional District on September 1, 2026. Ballotpedia · Jul 27
"It's pissing people off": Older Dems are sick of hearing about "generational change" "I have no idea why this is the year to write this story, except that Joe Biden was old." Axios · Mar 6
Democratic lawmakers clash with Bessent in fiery hearing: ‘Can someone shut him up?’ The hearing about oversight of the U.S. financial system devolved into insults several times The Independent UK · Feb 5
David Hogg's PAC backs primary challenger to Rep. Stephen Lynch Lynch is a longtime target of the left, but he is getting caught up in a sweep of generational change. Axios · Jan 26
"Total miscalculation": Inside Democrats' shock revolt on holding Bill Clinton in contempt "Now that you had nine people from the committee vote for it, how do you lock this down now?" Axios · Jan 22
Prince Andrew Faces Possible U.S. Testimony as Scrutiny Over Epstein Connection Deepens Prince Andrew may soon be asked to testify before the U.S. Congress regarding his alleged association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein The Fashion Central · Oct 22, 2025
Prince Andrew will be invited to US Epstein file investigation, says Democrat Congressman Prince Andrew will be invited to a Jeffrey Epstein file investigation overseen by the US House Oversight Committee, says Congressman Stephen Lynch, Democratic Representative for Massachusetts. The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2025
Debate over Democratic Party’s future plays out in New England primaries - Roll Call New England Democrats, including Reps. Stephen F. Lynch and John B. Larson, are facing primary challengers calling for a new approach. Roll Call · Sep 10, 2025
Uh-oh, Marjorie Taylor Greene’s having another bad day as she acts like a middle school drama queen Another tantrum Tuesday. We Got This Covered · Jun 26, 2025
Rep. Jasmine Crockett drops bid for influential post on House oversight panel The Dallas Democrat had said her party should respond more aggressively to the Trump administration and pitched herself as the best messenger for the job. The Texas Tribune · Jun 24, 2025
Roll Call · Jun 24, 2025 Robert Garcia wins top Democratic spot on Oversight panel - Roll Call The California Democrat, 47, defeated Rep. Stephen Lynch, 70, in a closely watched contest that tapped into generational tensions.
Latin Times · Jun 12, 2025 Democratic Lawmaker Declares ICE Arrests Being Compared to the Gestapo Is 'Appropriate': 'That's Exactly What It Was Like' A Democratic legislator has claimed that the comparisons between the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency (ICE) and the Gestapo, the secret police body of Nazi Germany, are accurate.
Latin Times · Jun 6, 2025 The Trump Allies Feeling The Most Heat as MAGA Civil War With Musk Escalates The public feud between President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk has splashed over to some of their key allies. Here's what you should know.
Latin Times · Jun 3, 2025 Massachusetts Congressman Predicts It Will 'Take Decades' to Repair Trump Admin's Damage to Federal Government Rep. Stephen Lynch rebuked Trump and his administration, declaring that the damage being inflicted on the country could take "years, maybe decades" to undo.
International Business Times · May 7, 2025 Republicans, Dems Hold Separate Crypto Roundtables As Tensions Simmer Over Trump Projects Republicans and Democrats on Sunday held separate crypto roundtables after Rep. Maxine Waters walked out of a crypto hearing seeking to discuss crypto legislation as she alleged that GOP members of the House Financial Services Committee refused to discuss President Trump's crypto ventures.
International Business Times · Sep 19, 2024 'Dazed And Confused': Key Takeaways From Congress Hearing On SEC's 'Politicized' Approach To Crypto The Digital Assets Subcommittee of the House Financial Services Committee held a hearing Wednesday to discuss with stakeholders how the SEC has been handling crypto regulation, and many lawmakers expressed concern over the regulator's regulatory approach.
International Business Times · Sep 11, 2024 US House Members Spar Over The Future Of DeFi, Waters Hits Trumps' Project Members of the House Financial Services' subcommittee for digital assets discussed DeFi's future Tuesday, with some still doubtful of the technology's benefits, and others seeing the potential that it offers for a new financial era.
Top News · Jul 22, 2024 Secret Service Defends Response To Rally Shooting Incident Secret Service Director Cheatle addresses concerns about response to rally shooting incident involving former President Trump before House Oversight Committee.
Top News · Jul 22, 2024 Secret Service Director Faces Questions Over Handling Of Incident Secret Service director faces questioning over response to attempted attack on former President Trump, leading to calls for her resignation and highlightin...
Salon · Sep 28, 2023 GOP inquiry "an unmitigated disaster" The Republican witnesses' testimony appeared to hurt more than help as frustration set in in the chamber
Boston Herald · Mar 13, 2023 After attack on flight attendant, former FAA special agent pushes for secondary cockpit barrier BOSTON — An attack on a flight attendant last week — the latest in a long list of unruly passenger incidents — shows the continued need for a secondary cockpit barrier on all commercial aircraft, according to a former federal special agent.