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A group of moderate U.S. House Democrats, including Reps. Sharice Davids, Gabe Vasquez, and Jim Costa, sent a letter to USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins demanding transparency and additional resources to address a New World screwworm outbreak in Texas and New Mexico. The lawmakers emphasized concerns over the pest's impact on livestock and food prices, while a USDA spokesperson defended the agency's communication efforts.

House Democrats, including members of the New Democrat Coalition, demanded the USDA provide more details and allocate resources to address the New World screwworm outbreak in Texas and New Mexico. The lawmakers criticized the Trump administration for insufficient transparency and preparedness, while the USDA defended its communication efforts.

A group of 21 moderate House Democrats, including Reps. Sharice Davids, Gabe Vasquez, and Jim Costa, demanded the USDA provide more details and allocate additional resources to address the New World screwworm outbreak in Texas and New Mexico. The lawmakers criticized the Trump administration for insufficient transparency and urged proactive measures to prevent further spread, while a USDA spokesperson defended the agency's communication efforts.

A group of House Democrats from the New Democrat Coalition questioned USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins about the agency's response to a New World screwworm outbreak in Texas and New Mexico. The lawmakers demanded increased resources and transparency to address the parasitic fly's impact on livestock and food prices, while USDA defended its communication efforts.

A group of moderate U.S. House members, including Reps. Sharice Davids, Gabe Vasquez, and Jim Costa, demanded the USDA provide more details and allocate resources to address a New World screwworm outbreak in Texas and New Mexico. The lawmakers criticized the Trump administration for insufficient transparency and urged proactive measures to support affected ranchers and prevent further spread. The USDA defended its communication efforts, stating it has provided 'unprecedented' updates to stakeholders.

Lawmakers are demanding transparency from the Interior Department over the Trump administration's use of $90 million in national park fees to fund Washington, D.C., renovations and events. The National Park Service redirected funds from entry fees and passes to projects like fountain repairs and fireworks, diverting money from parks needing maintenance. The practice is legal under a policy allowing 20% of fee revenue for broader use, but critics argue it exceeds past allocations.

U.S. House and Senate Democrats demand transparency from the Interior Department after reports the Trump administration redirected $90 million in national park fees to fund Washington, D.C., renovations and 250th birthday celebrations. The lawmakers argue this diverts resources from parks needing maintenance, citing the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act's requirement that 80% of fee revenue return to the parks where collected.

U.S. House and Senate Democrats are demanding transparency from the Interior Department over the Trump administration's use of $90 million in national park fees to fund D.C. renovations and events. The National Park Service is allowed to use 20% of collected fees for general purposes, but critics argue the current allocation for D.C. projects exceeds historical norms and diverts resources from parks needing maintenance.

Lawmakers are demanding transparency from the Interior Department after reports revealed the Trump administration redirected $90 million in national park fees to fund Washington, D.C. renovations and celebratory projects. The funds were reportedly used for fountain repairs, statue upgrades, and fireworks for America’s 250th birthday, diverting resources from parks needing maintenance.

Greg Cunningham, a Marine combat veteran and law enforcement officer, is running as a Republican in New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District, targeting Hispanic voters by emphasizing shared conservative values and his experience addressing crime and narcotics. The district, currently represented by Rep. Gabe Vasquez, leans Democratic but voted for Donald Trump in 2024, making it a target for GOP efforts to flip the seat.

A Marine combat veteran and former law enforcement official, Greg Cunningham, is running for a Republican-held House seat in New Mexico's 2nd Congressional District, aiming to appeal to Hispanic voters with his military background and conservative values. The district, currently held by Democrat Gabe Vasquez, is considered a key target for Republicans in the 2026 elections.

Rep. Gabe Vasquez, a moderate Democrat from New Mexico, faces GOP criticism for past 'deconstruct' law enforcement comments resurfaced during the 2020 George Floyd protests. His recent vote against a pro-law enforcement resolution and conflicting public statements on policing have drawn accusations of hypocrisy, with Republicans targeting his vulnerable district in the 2022 midterms.

Rep. Gabe Vasquez, a moderate Democrat in a competitive New Mexico district, faces GOP criticism for past 'defund the police' comments resurfaced during the 2020 George Floyd protests, despite his recent pro-law enforcement statements and funding advocacy. Vasquez voted against a House resolution condemning 'defund the police' rhetoric, drawing accusations of hypocrisy from Republicans.

President Donald Trump defended Chinese students in the US and softened his stance on Chinese-owned farmland, creating friction within the MAGA movement and overlap with moderate Democrats. Trump argued that banning Chinese students would inflame tensions with Beijing and that they are 'good students' who learn American culture. This stance triggered backlash from the right wing of the MAGA movement.

Rep. Gabe Vasquez, a New Mexico Democrat running for re-election, made controversial remarks in 2020 calling his home state 'stolen land' and criticizing systemic racism. His comments resurfaced in a video, prompting criticism from the Republican National Committee while the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee defended his support for law enforcement.

Rep. Gabe Vasquez, a New Mexico Democrat running for re-election, made controversial remarks in 2020 calling his home state 'stolen land' and criticizing systemic racism. His comments resurfaced amid criticism from the Republican National Committee, while Democrats defended his stance on law enforcement funding.