Ken Calvert

Congress faces a stagnant summer with limited legislative progress before a five-week recess. House Republicans struggle to advance RECON 3.0, face uncertainty over emergency Iran funding, and encounter internal divisions over immigration measures. Key figures like Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune acknowledge challenges in meeting pre-midterm goals.

The White House requested $87.6 billion from Congress to fund the war against Iran, replenish munitions, support farmers, address the Ebola outbreak, and cover D.C. renovations. Lawmakers expressed mixed reactions, with Republicans emphasizing military readiness and Democrats criticizing the war funding as unauthorized and excessive.

The article highlights competitive congressional races in California marked by generational tensions, including Democratic incumbent Doris Matsui facing progressive challenger Mai Vang and other Boomer vs. Millennial matchups. Proposition 50 has altered district boundaries, creating unexpected races like Kevin Kiley switching to independent candidacy and Ken Calvert competing against Young Kim.

Rep. Young Kim will compete with fellow Republican Ken Calvert in a Southern California congressional race reshaped by Democrats. The 40th Congressional District redistricting placed Kim in a GOP vs. GOP contest, while another race features Sacramento City Councilwoman Mai Vang challenging Rep. Doris Matsui.

California’s newly redrawn District 40 is projected to remain a Republican stronghold, with Ken Calvert leading Young Kim in early primary results. The district now includes more Inland Empire communities, and analysts suggest the redistricting strategy aims to consolidate Republican representation in Southern California while allowing Democrats to focus on other districts.

Rep. Ken Calvert is projected to advance in the Congressional CA-40 primary by CBS News. He represents California's 41st Congressional District and launched his campaign after Proposition 50, which shifted five districts to favor Democrats in the midterm elections this year.

Republican Reps. Young Kim and Ken Calvert are set to compete for California’s 40th Congressional District in November. As of Wednesday, Calvert leads with 36.2 percent of the vote in a five-way race, while Kim has 21.7 percent.

California's new Congressional maps, approved via Prop 50, are being tested in the primary election, with key races in districts 40 and 48. The maps aim to shift Republican-held seats to Democrats, leading to competitive matchups like incumbent Republicans Ken Calvert and Young Kim in District 40, and a competitive race in District 48 following Rep. Darrell Issa's retirement.

The article discusses Spencer Pratt, a reality star running for Los Angeles mayor, and criticizes the lack of substantive policy discussion in his campaign. It mentions allegations against other candidates, including LA city controller Kenneth Mejia and congressman Ken Calvert, and notes the prevalence of political ads targeting young audiences.

Congressional District 40 in California is a competitive Republican primary race between Young Kim and Ken Calvert. Both candidates emphasize alignment with President Donald Trump, and polls show them closely matched. The newly drawn district spans eastern Orange County and the Inland Empire, with Democratic challengers aiming to capitalize on a potential split in the Republican vote.

House Republicans express skepticism on Pentagon's $1.5 billion budget request, awaiting a supplemental request to fund the war in Iran. Rep. Ken Calvert presses for more information. The House Appropriations Committee is dubious about funding plans.

Congress is losing oversight of Pentagon spending as the Trump administration bypasses the traditional appropriations process by funding $350 billion in defense programs through reconciliation bills that require only a majority Senate vote instead of 60 votes. Rep. Ken Calvert expressed concern that critical defense programs totaling tens of billions of dollars are being funded outside the normal Congressional review process, undermining legislative oversight responsibilities.

California Republican incumbents are facing a challenging redistricting process that may pit them against each other, threatening their survival in office. Key figures affected include Young Kim and Ken Calvert. The redistricting fight is crucial for their political futures.

Two Republican House incumbents, Young Kim and Ken Calvert, now share California's newly drawn 40th Congressional District after redistricting. They face a strong Democratic challenge spanning Orange and Riverside counties.