Jamie Raskin

A House Judiciary Committee hearing on June 30 became chaotic as Reps. Mike Lawler and Jamie Raskin exchanged heated personal remarks during a debate on sanctuary policies. Raskin told Lawler to 'get the hell out of here,' while Lawler called Raskin 'a disgrace.'

President Donald Trump's administration has reduced funding for health and science research through administrative actions. A proposed rule would grant GOP political appointees significant control over federal research funding, prompting concerns from Maryland's biomedical community and Rep. Jamie Raskin, who called the move 'disastrous and likely unlawful.'

Rep. Jamie Raskin is leading an effort to block the Trump administration’s $1.8 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund through a discharge petition requiring 218 signatures. The No Carte Blanche Act aims to prevent payouts to Jan. 6 Capitol rioters and blocks a provision freeing Trump’s taxes from audits. A previous Senate attempt failed with a 50-49 vote.

A top House Democrat plans to force a vote on legislation to permanently block the Trump administration’s $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund, which faced bipartisan criticism for potentially compensating violent criminals. The proposed NO CARTE BLANCHE Act would block federal funding for the program and similar efforts involving political figures or Jan. 6-related convictions.

April McClain Delaney defeated David Trone in a competitive Democratic primary for a House seat in Maryland. Both candidates spent significant personal wealth, with Trone contributing over $25 million and Delaney over $7 million. The race was among the costliest primaries of the 2026 cycle.

Jamie Raskin has won the Democratic nomination for the U.S. House in Maryland’s 8th Congressional District. The victory secures his position as the party’s candidate for the district’s congressional race.

Harvard University and Bard College are facing scrutiny over their ties to Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted child sex trafficker accused of using university connections to facilitate abuse and avoid detection. Lawmaker Jamie Raskin has called for a comprehensive investigation and requested an interview with Bard's outgoing president.

Harvard University and Bard College are facing new scrutiny over their relationships with Jeffrey Epstein, as Jamie Raskin, a House judiciary committee member, seeks a comprehensive accounting and an interview with Bard's outgoing president. The article alleges Epstein used university ties to traffic women and avoid detection, with prior investigations by the institutions deemed incomplete.

US House staff visited Ghislaine Maxwell's Texas prison to investigate allegations of preferential treatment, including claims of a laptop and puppy. The visit followed her transfer to a minimum-security federal prison camp.

FBI director Kash Patel is accused of directing over $1m in taxpayer-funded bonus payments to a group of loyalist agents, allegedly creating a 'personal slush fund' that may have violated federal law. Congressman Jamie Raskin claims Patel authorized recurring payments to agents in his inner circle and security detail.

Rep. Jamie Raskin calls for an investigation into U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros over alleged misconduct in the Broadview Six case, which involved grand jury tampering and due process violations. The scandal has drawn criticism from local and national Democratic officials, with demands for accountability.

House Democrats are divided over the focus of H.R. 1 if they regain majority, with Hakeem Jeffries prioritizing affordability while others advocate for voting rights, anti-corruption measures, and immigration reform. Disagreements also exist on addressing cost-of-living issues and Trump-era policies, with working groups formed to reconcile differences.

Hakeem Jeffries emphasizes affordability as a priority for House Democrats, but some members prefer focusing on voting rights and anti-corruption. The party is considering revisiting H.R. 1, which previously failed, to address these issues.

The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) released its 2025 'Year in Hate & Extremism Report' during a House Judiciary Committee hearing addressing its criminal indictment for allegedly paying undercover sources to 'foment hate.' The report claims hard-right movements have transitioned from 'extreme to establishment' under the Trump administration, while House Republicans criticized SPLC for mislabeling groups and Democrats defended its civil rights mission.

Democrats plan to investigate businesses linked to President Trump's administration, including foreign deals in the Gulf, as part of potential House oversight. Key targets include associates like Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, with investigations focusing on corporate ties and foreign dealings.

Rep. Jamie Raskin discusses the DOJ's 'anti-weaponization' fund on 'The Takeout' after Senate Republicans rejected an amendment to permanently block it. Raskin emphasizes the need to stop the fund.

The article argues that ranked-choice voting is crucial for Democrats to counter voter suppression and promote majority rule as the Supreme Court's Callais decision weakened the Voting Rights Act and 15th Amendment. It highlights the MAGA party's efforts to restore Jim Crow-era politics through voter suppression in Southern states.

Rep. Dan Goldman, a New York Democrat, faces a significant challenge from Brad Lander in the 10th District, trailing by over 20 points. Goldman's campaign relies on anti-Trump rhetoric and promises of impeachments, but his strategy appears ineffective against Lander's bread-and-butter policies. The article questions whether rage-driven politics can secure victory in this race.

Congressional Republicans are pushing back against President Trump's priorities, particularly opposing an $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund that lacks accountability measures. Multiple GOP members are planning to restrict or eliminate the fund through legislative action, and House Democrats are advancing an Iran war powers vote with potential Republican support.

Rep. Jamie Raskin introduced a bill to block the use of a $1.776 billion compensation fund for payouts to those who claim to have faced weaponization at the hands of the government. The bill is in response to the Justice Department's new compensation fund. The House Judiciary Committee is involved in the effort.

Democrats are moving to shut down a $1.8 billion fund created by the Trump administration to pay people who claim they were targets of politically-motivated prosecutions. The fund is a result of a settlement between Trump and the IRS. Rep. Jamie Raskin is introducing legislation to block the fund.

A Texas high school student, Marco Hunter-Lopez, testified before Congress about receiving death threats after speaking out against an Islamic group passing out hijabs at his school. He argued that Sharia law is incompatible with the US Constitution and American values. The incident drew national attention after Hunter-Lopez posted videos on social media.

Rep. Jamie Raskin accused President Trump of seeking to fund a private militia with the anti-weaponization fund. The fund is intended to compensate the president's allies who claim they were wrongly targeted by the Biden administration. This move has been met with criticism and concern.

Top Judiciary Democrat Jamie Raskin criticizes a possible settlement between Donald Trump and the IRS, calling it a political slush fund and unconstitutional. The settlement is controversial and has sparked debate. Raskin's statement highlights the partisan tensions surrounding the issue.

The Southern Poverty Law Center is facing financial consequences due to blocked donations from major financial institutions, despite not being convicted of any wrongdoing. The decision comes alongside a politicized indictment announced by the Trump Department of Justice. The SPLC is preparing for a legal fight against the US government.

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is facing criticism for weighing in on contested primaries, prompting a response from Rep. Suzan DelBene. Several House progressives, including Pramila Jayapal and Jamie Raskin, are calling on the DCCC to let voters decide. The controversy surrounds the House Democrats' campaign arm's involvement in primary races across the country.

The Supreme Court's recent ruling weakening the Voting Rights Act has intensified Democratic efforts to pursue aggressive redistricting strategies ahead of the 2028 elections. Key states like Maryland, Illinois, New York, and California are being targeted, with leaders such as Hakeem Jeffries and Pete Aguilar advocating for proactive map-drawing to counter Republican gerrymandering.

The Supreme Court's decision in Louisiana v. Callais clarified that Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act prohibits intentional racial discrimination in redistricting, not racial gerrymandering. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Rep. Jamie Raskin criticized the court as 'illegitimate,' joining liberal critics like law professors Richard Hasen and Erwin Chemerinsky, who have accused conservative justices of undermining democracy. The article argues this reflects a broader left-wing movement to discredit the court or the Constitution.

A third failed assassination attempt on Donald Trump occurred at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, sparking conspiracy theories. Rep. Jamie Raskin and journalist Mike Rothschild discussed the incident, with Raskin emphasizing Democratic focus on policy over Trump's rhetoric, while Rothschild highlighted the rise of theories questioning the legitimacy of the attack.

Rep. Jamie Raskin criticized the new indictment against former FBI Director James Comey, calling the charges 'surreal and absurd.' The DOJ's second indictment stems from a social media photo Comey posted in May 2023, featuring seashells arranged to form '86-47' on a North Carolina beach.

The Trump administration blocked two permitted U.S. wind energy projects, redirecting funds to oil and gas investments. The Department of the Interior cited promoting energy security and affordability as the rationale for the decision.

Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin expressed hope that the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner could become a turning point in the congressional funding standoff for the Department of Homeland Security. He made the remarks during an interview on 'Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan.'

Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) called for a transparent investigation into the shooting at Saturday’s White House Correspondents Association dinner, which he attended. He emphasized the need for openness, transparency, and integrity in the probe.

Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) was questioned about whether Democrats should reduce anti-Trump rhetoric following a shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Raskin deflected the question, emphasizing criticism of Trump’s policies over personal attacks and defending the press. The FBI and Acting Attorney General are investigating the suspect, who is not cooperating.

CBS News featured national security contributor Sam Vinograd and law enforcement analyst AT Smith, alongside Rep. Jamie Raskin and UK ambassador Christian Turner, in the second half of 'Face the Nation.' The segment focused on political and security-related discussions.

Rep. Jamie Raskin, a Democrat from Maryland, participated in an interview on 'Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan' on April 26, 2026. The transcript details his discussion during the program.

The article provides the transcript of an interview with Rep. Jamie Raskin, a Democrat from Maryland, on 'Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan' on April 26, 2026.

Kerry Kennedy, sister of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., praised Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) for protecting her during a live shooter incident at the Washington Hilton Hotel during the annual White House Correspondents Association dinner. She recounted hitting the floor at the White House amid the event.

A shooting disrupted the White House correspondents’ dinner, causing chaos and leading to the evacuation of Donald Trump. Attendees, including lawmakers and journalists, described the incident as shocking, with Jamie Raskin recounting the panic as guests dived under tables.

House Judiciary Democrats have launched an inquiry into FBI Director Kash Patel's alleged alcohol abuse, demanding he take the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) and submit security clearance forms. Patel has denied being intoxicated on the job.