New Democrat Coalition

Congressional Hispanic Caucus’ political arm BOLD PAC supported Manny Rutinel, who won a Colorado primary against Shannon Bird by 30 points. The primary was a proxy battle among Democratic-aligned groups, with Rutinel's victory attributed to Latino voter turnout in a district that narrowly voted for Trump in 2024.

A group of moderate U.S. House Democrats, including Reps. Sharice Davids, Gabe Vasquez, and Jim Costa, sent a letter to USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins demanding transparency and additional resources to address a New World screwworm outbreak in Texas and New Mexico. The lawmakers emphasized concerns over the pest's impact on livestock and food prices, while a USDA spokesperson defended the agency's communication efforts.

House Democrats, including members of the New Democrat Coalition, demanded the USDA provide more details and allocate resources to address the New World screwworm outbreak in Texas and New Mexico. The lawmakers criticized the Trump administration for insufficient transparency and preparedness, while the USDA defended its communication efforts.

A group of 21 moderate House Democrats, including Reps. Sharice Davids, Gabe Vasquez, and Jim Costa, demanded the USDA provide more details and allocate additional resources to address the New World screwworm outbreak in Texas and New Mexico. The lawmakers criticized the Trump administration for insufficient transparency and urged proactive measures to prevent further spread, while a USDA spokesperson defended the agency's communication efforts.

A group of House Democrats from the New Democrat Coalition questioned USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins about the agency's response to a New World screwworm outbreak in Texas and New Mexico. The lawmakers demanded increased resources and transparency to address the parasitic fly's impact on livestock and food prices, while USDA defended its communication efforts.

A group of moderate U.S. House members, including Reps. Sharice Davids, Gabe Vasquez, and Jim Costa, demanded the USDA provide more details and allocate resources to address a New World screwworm outbreak in Texas and New Mexico. The lawmakers criticized the Trump administration for insufficient transparency and urged proactive measures to support affected ranchers and prevent further spread. The USDA defended its communication efforts, stating it has provided 'unprecedented' updates to stakeholders.

House Democrats are threatening to withhold dues from the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) after it spent $135,000 to support a moderate candidate in a California Democratic primary, which clashed with endorsements from progressive and Hispanic caucuses. Lawmakers expressed frustration that the DCCC's actions undermined their influence over primary outcomes and the use of campaign funds.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries announced that the first bill of a potential Democratic majority will focus on reducing living costs. The plan includes forming five working groups to address housing, gas/utilities, groceries, caregiving, and health care as part of affordability legislation.

President Donald Trump defended Chinese students in the US and softened his stance on Chinese-owned farmland, creating friction within the MAGA movement and overlap with moderate Democrats. Trump argued that banning Chinese students would inflame tensions with Beijing and that they are 'good students' who learn American culture. This stance triggered backlash from the right wing of the MAGA movement.

The New Democrat Coalition, a centrist Democratic group, is endorsing Adrian Boafo in Maryland and Melissa Hernandez in California for contested House primaries. Boafo has establishment backing but faces well-funded challengers, while Hernandez is competing to succeed Eric Swalwell who resigned amid sexual misconduct allegations.