Derek Tran
Coverage of Derek Tran in the Nexus archive.
- Lawmaker calls for release of Palestinian-American held in Israeli prison
US Congressman Derek Tran has called for the release of Palestinian-American student Sama Safi, detained in an Israeli prison after her arrest in the occupied West Bank. Tran criticized the Israeli government for denying Palestinians due process and urged the Trump administration to secure her release.
- Democrats split over Tlaib's Lebanon measure as Republicans seize on Hezbollah omission
Democrats split on a resolution by Rep. Rashida Tlaib to block U.S. assistance to Israel's war against Hezbollah, a U.S.-designated terrorist group. The measure failed 92-324 as Republicans criticized its omission of Hezbollah and argued it could hinder U.S. military operations in Lebanon. Over half of House Democrats joined Republicans in opposing the resolution, which would require President Donald Trump to withdraw U.S. forces from Lebanon.
- California officials warn massive chemical tank will likely spill thousands of gallons or 'blow up'
California officials warn of a 34,000-gallon chemical tank at GKN Aerospace in Southern California that is leaking toxic methyl methacrylate and at risk of spilling 6,000-7,000 gallons or exploding, prompting urgent evacuations and emergency cooling measures. Authorities have established evacuation zones and emergency shelters as the situation remains unstable with no confirmed injuries.
- Your guide to the California Congressional District 45 race: Derek Tran faces five challengers
Democrat Derek Tran, who narrowly won California's Congressional District 45 by over 600 votes in 2024, is facing five Republican challengers in the upcoming election. The race highlights a competitive Orange County district with multiple candidates vying for representation.
- Dem lawmaker hosts Hamas-linked org, draws swift backlash online
California Rep. Derek Tran hosted the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), a group linked to Hamas, at his Capitol Hill office, sparking online backlash. CAIR, designated a terrorist organization by Texas and Florida, has faced accusations of supporting Hamas and making anti-Israel statements, including remarks by CAIR leader Hussam Ayloush who claimed 'Israel should be attacked.'
- Dem lawmaker hosts Hamas-linked org, draws swift backlash online
California Rep. Derek Tran faced backlash for hosting the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), a group linked to Hamas and recently designated as a terrorist organization by Texas and Florida. CAIR's Los Angeles leader, Hussam Ayloush, has made anti-Israel statements, including claiming 'Israel should be attacked.'