John Larson
Coverage of John Larson in the Nexus archive.
- Democrat objections help sink women’s Smithsonian bill
A bill to designate a location for a women's history Smithsonian museum failed to pass on Thursday after Democratic objections to Republican amendments. Republicans added provisions giving President Trump power to override the museum's location and specify the museum focus on "biological women," which Democrats argue gives Trump undue influence over the museum's content and operations.
- Younger Democrats challenge blue-state ‘gerontocracy’
Younger Democratic candidates, including Rep. Seth Moulton and former Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin, are challenging elderly Democratic incumbents in primary races, arguing the party needs generational renewal. These challengers are directly addressing concerns about age in politics, framing their races as referendums on the Democratic Party's future leadership.