Eighty-eight of the 99 state legislative chambers are up for election this year Welcome to the Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, Brew. Ballotpedia · Oct 23
Anti-India hatred turning into violence: US lawmakers A 19-year-old man was arrested in Illinois after allegedly planning a mass shooting at a Hindu temple, with the weapon reportedly jamming before it could be fired. US lawmakers and advocacy groups condemned the incident, warning that anti-Indian and anti-Hindu rhetoric was contributing to growing hate and violence. The Economic Times · Oct 16
TPS for El Salvador: The Legal Fine Print That Could Block Its Cancellation and Trigger a 6-Month Extension USCIS says El Salvador's TPS ends today, but DHS never filed the Federal Register notice the law requires, leaving 170,000+ Salvadorans in limbo. Latin Times · Sep 9
Longest-Running TPS Program in U.S. History Ends on Wednesday, Sept. 9 — Citizens of This Country In Limbo El Salvador's TPS is listed as expiring Sept. 9, but DHS never filed the required notice, leaving 170,000+ workers and mixed-status families in limbo. Latin Times · Sep 8
Rematch to take place in New York's 3rd Congressional District — one of 23 Democratic-held districts that President Donald Trump (R) won in 2024 Incumbent Rep. Tom Suozzi (D) and Michael LiPetri Jr. (R/Conservative Party) are running in the general election for New York's 3rd Congressional District on Nov. 3, 2026. Ballotpedia · Jul 28
Democratic lawmakers propose bank funded by China tariffs to boost US manufacturing Exclusive: Ro Khanna says ‘reindustrialization’ effort would provide grants, loans and investments to smaller businesses The Guardian - US · Jul 23
Tom Suozzi lives at C Street The New York Democrat kept secret his low-rent lodging at a right-wing Christian townhouse Salon · May 29
The left wants to primary Democrats who break with the party on Iran Progressive groups "are already preparing," one House Democrat said. Axios · Mar 4
The State of Division A lengthy speech by President Donald Trump highlights the increasingly sharp polarization the nation faces. Roll Call · Feb 25
At the Races: ICE breaker Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including immigration and redistricting. Roll Call · Feb 5
One Democrat who helped pump $10 billion into ICE now regrets it — because siding with Donald Trump comes with a price Last week, seven Democrats defied their party and voted with the Republicans to help them pass a $ 64.4 billion bill that will fund the Department of Homeland Security. The same also allocates about $10 billion for the U.S.Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The individuals who voted for this include… The Mary Sue · Jan 27
After voting to fund ICE with $10 billion, 1 Democrat is already regretting it — funny how regret shows up after the damage is done Tom Suozzi admits he regrets voting in favor of increased ICE funding but it's too little too late. We Got This Covered · Jan 27
2 Democrats just became Donald Trump’s newest cheerleaders by quietly voting to pump $10 billion into ICE Is it an attempt to be moderate, or an attempt to play both sides? We Got This Covered · Jan 26
How did Capitol Hill mark the fifth anniversary of Jan. 6? - Roll Call Inside, Democrats tearfully shared memories of Jan. 6, 2021. Outside, pardoned rioters staged a rally, waving slogans like, “J6 was a setup.” Roll Call · Jan 6
Roll Call · Dec 10, 2025 Moderate House Republicans look to force vote on ACA tax credits - Roll Call A discharge petition needs 218 votes to force a vote on a bill, but it’s unclear if it will get enough support.
The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2025 MPs pledge support as Jimmy Lai spends 78th birthday in prison ‘for believing in freedom of speech’ British media tycoon’s children raise alarm over his failing health in Hong Kong jail
Roll Call · Nov 18, 2025 Trump draws line in sand on extending ACA credits - Roll Call House Republicans appear divided about how to approach expiring subsidies, with a small contingent of moderates feeling more urgency to act.
Axios · Oct 8, 2025 Shutdown tensions cause clashes to erupt on Capitol Hill: "You're an embarrassment" "The only embarrassment here is you," GOP Rep. Mike Lawler told Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
Roll Call · Oct 8, 2025 With Republicans out of town, House Dems are both everywhere and nowhere With no action on the floor or in committees, they’re passing the time in the shutdown with pressers, meetings and even a few skirmishes.
Benzinga · Jul 5, 2025 Democratic Congressman Tom Suozzi's Stock Sale Used A Disclosure Loophole: Report Rep. Tom Suozzi (D-N.Y.) has come under scrutiny for selling up to $50,000 in Global Industrial Co. (NYSE:GIC) stock without prior disclosure.
Fortune · Jul 4, 2025 Democratic Congressman Suozzi’s $50,000 stock sale took advantage of a loophole in Congressional disclosure rules The New York rep never disclosed owning the stock, prompting the question of how he managed to sell a security he didn’t appear to own in the first place.
The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2025 ‘It’s disgusting’: Top Democratic donors rant about Mamdani’s primary win and what it means for future of party Mamdani secured 56 percent of the primary vote, earning him the Democratic nomination for mayor
The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2025 Gun control crusader and former US Rep. Carolyn McCarthy dead at 81 Gun control crusader and former U.S. Rep. Carolyn McCarthy of New York has died
Roll Call · Jun 26, 2025 Former Rep. Carolyn McCarthy dead at 81 - Roll Call New York Democrat came to Congress after her husband and son were shot on a Long Island Rail Road commuter train in 1993.
Roll Call · Jun 25, 2025 Democrats search for lessons after Mamdani's apparent NYC win Zohran Mamdani’s apparent Democratic primary win for New York City mayor has prompted debate within the party about candidates and messaging.