Hank Johnson

Three candidates backed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani won Democratic primaries, raising questions about the growing influence of socialist candidates. Nancy Pelosi and Ilhan Omar avoided answering questions about the results, while Rep. Hank Johnson welcomed the incoming lawmakers.

House Democratic caucus leaders are proposing a Supreme Court expansion, term limits, and a code of ethics for justices, alongside eliminating the Senate filibuster. The resolution responds to the Supreme Court's decision to narrow the 1965 Voting Rights Act, which allowed Republican states to redraw congressional maps and reduce majority-minority districts.

The Congressional Black Caucus faces an existential crisis as the Supreme Court's Voting Rights Act ruling threatens to reduce its membership by up to one-third through southern-state redistricting. Black Democrats are divided over endorsing non-Black candidates, exemplified by tensions in South Florida where a white Democrat, Debbie Wasserman Schultz, seeks a historically Black district seat.

House Democrats are demanding the release of the Democratic National Committee's internal 2024 election review after the party's sweeping losses. The report has not been released, with some lawmakers arguing it would be embarrassing and others saying it could help improve transparency. The DNC is facing growing calls to release the report publicly.

House Democrats are demanding the release of the Democratic National Committee's internal 2024 election review after the party's sweeping losses. The report has not been released, with some arguing it would be embarrassing and others believing it could help improve transparency. Democrats, including former Vice President Kamala Harris, are calling for the report to be made public.

Democrats are responding to President Trump's push for redistricting in Republican-controlled states, citing his influence as the catalyst for partisan map battles ahead of the 2026 midterms. A Virginia congressional redistricting referendum, supported by Democratic Governor Abigail Spanberger, shifted momentum toward Democrats, potentially securing four additional House seats.

Democrats are defending their response to redistricting battles initiated by President Trump, accusing him of starting the conflict and vowing to counter Republican efforts. A Virginia referendum victory, backed by Democratic Governor Abigail Spanberger, could shift House seat momentum, with Democrats claiming Trump's push in Texas triggered nationwide map disputes.

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick's resignation before a House Ethics Committee recommendation has prompted Democratic lawmakers to express regret over their vote to expel George Santos, citing due process concerns. Some Democrats now question the fairness of expelling members before criminal convictions, while Rep. Nancy Mace plans to push for Cory Mills' expulsion despite ongoing investigations.

A congressional hearing on the human toll of sanctuary policies turned confrontational as Rep. Hank Johnson (D-Ga.) faced backlash for dismissing grieving mothers' testimonies and pivoting to attacks on 'MAGA Republicans.' Mothers of victims, including Jen Heiling whose son was killed by an illegal immigrant, condemned Johnson's remarks as insensitive, while Rep. Brandon Gill (R-Texas) criticized Democratic policies for enabling 'open borders.'

A congressional hearing on the human toll of sanctuary policies turned confrontational as Rep. Hank Johnson faced backlash for dismissing grieving mothers' testimonies and pivoting to attacks on 'MAGA Republicans.' Jen Heiling, mother of a 2025 murder victim, accused Johnson of trivializing her family's tragedy, while Rep. Brandon Gill condemned Johnson's remarks as hypocritical.