Manu Raju

House Speaker Mike Johnson defended President Trump's 'I love the inflation' comment, stating it was 'totally out of context' during a CNN interview. Johnson linked the remark to concerns about energy costs tied to the Iran war, though the full context of Trump's statement was not provided in the article.

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez addressed allegations against Democratic candidate Graham Platner's past conduct ahead of Maine's primary election. She described the behavior as 'hard to stomach' and emphasized the election is 'a choice' for voters.

Michigan Senate candidate Mallory McMorrow defends her past social media posts, including one where she agreed that rural America could learn from coastal elites. McMorrow argued that everyone should try to understand each other better and rejected claims that she is disconnected from voters. She deleted roughly 6,000 social media posts amid her Senate campaign.

Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries was caught off guard during a Capitol Hill event when a child reporter asked why voters view Democrats poorly. Jeffries attributed the negative perception to widespread distrust in institutions, including Congress, political parties, and media, while emphasizing the party's responsibility to address voter concerns ahead of a critical election cycle.

Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries was caught off guard during a Capitol Hill event when a child reporter asked why voters view Democrats negatively. Jeffries attributed the dissatisfaction to widespread distrust in institutions, including Congress, political parties, and the media, as Democrats face challenges in reconnecting with voters ahead of a critical election cycle.