Ritchie Torres

The Department of Justice released a memo stating states are not required to provide home and community-based services for disabled individuals, sparking backlash from Bronx officials and advocacy groups. U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres and Illinois Sen. Tammy Duckworth criticized the memo, warning it could undermine decades of progress in disability integration and Medicaid-funded care.

Ritchie Torres, a pro-Israel moderate Democrat, defeated a progressive challenger. Bronx voters criticized wealthy DSA politicians for not understanding their real problems, highlighting a divide between moderate and far-left political waves in New York.

Darializa Avila Chevalier won NY-13, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was re-elected in NY-14, and Ritchie Torres was re-elected in NY-15. Voter turnout in the Bronx was relatively low, with 44,965 ballots cast on Election Day and 14,739 during early voting.

Ritchie Torres has won the Democratic nomination for the U.S. House in New York’s 15th Congressional District. The victory secures his position as the party’s candidate for the district.

Rep. Ritchie Torres is projected to win his primary in New York’s 15th Congressional District, defeating Michael Blake and securing his reelection. The victory comes after facing a challenge from the left.

Rep. Ritchie Torres is seeking to retain his Bronx representation seat in NY-15, facing competition from former mayoral candidate Michael Blake and two other candidates. The election will determine who will represent the Bronx neighborhoods in Congress.

Democratic legislators protested Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman for his associations with anti-LGBTQ+ legislators, criticizing his alignment with figures opposing same-sex marriage and gay rights. The event, held near the Stonewall National Monument, featured speeches from multiple LGBTQ+ advocates and lawmakers who condemned Blakeman's political alliances.

Rep. Ritchie Torres secured $3.15 million in federal funding to replace aging water and waste pipes at Concourse Village, an affordable housing development in the South Bronx. The funding is part of over $11.25 million directed to the development since 2019, aiming to address recurring infrastructure issues and preserve its role as a center of Black homeownership.

A crypto super PAC previously aligned with Trump and Republicans has spent $300,000 supporting New York Rep. Ritchie Torres in his reelection primary. The Fellowship PAC, funded by Cantor Fitzgerald, is backing Torres, a House Financial Services Committee member and co-founder of the Congressional Crypto Caucus. The PAC has also endorsed Republicans like Sen. Lindsey Graham and Texas AG Ken Paxton.

House Democrats are facing challenges in collecting dues from members for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC), with over half paying less than 50% of their expected contributions. Notable members who have paid significantly more than required include Hakeem Jeffries, Katherine Clark, and Pete Aguilar, while others like Al Green, Jimmy Gomez, and Ilhan Omar have paid nothing. Retiring members and those facing primary challenges also show low or zero payment rates.

Colin Allred defeated Julie Johnson in a Democratic primary runoff, leading to criticism from the Equality PAC over the loss of LGBTQ representation in Congress. Prominent Democratic figures and commentators criticized the PAC's statement, with some arguing it hindered party unity.

Democratic infighting emerged after Colin Allred defeated Julie Johnson in a Texas House seat primary, with critics arguing the loss removes Texas' sole openly LGBTQ Congresswoman. Equality PAC, which supported Johnson, condemned Allred's challenge, while some commentators dismissed the criticism as counterproductive.

House Democrats condemned Texas congressional candidate Maureen Galindo for antisemitic remarks suggesting ICE detention centers should imprison 'American Zionists.' They called her comments 'demented' and urged her to withdraw, while accusing Republicans of indirectly supporting her campaign through a super PAC with unproven GOP ties.

House Democrats condemned Texas congressional candidate Maureen Galindo for antisemitic remarks suggesting ICE detention centers should be used to imprison 'American Zionists.' They accused her of promoting harmful rhetoric and criticized Republicans for allegedly supporting her campaign through a super PAC called Lead Left, despite no evidence of GOP ties.

Democratic National Committee chair Ken Martin faces mounting pressure to resign from congressional Democrats following the release of a flawed 2024 election autopsy report. Multiple House Democrats have publicly called for his resignation, citing poor leadership and the DNC's weak fundraising performance. The chaotic handling of the autopsy release has intensified existing concerns about Martin's leadership capabilities.

Congress is rushing to regulate online prediction markets due to alleged insider trading scandals, with over a dozen bills introduced this year, including one by Rep. Ritchie Torres that bans using campaign funds for betting. The bills aim to prevent illicit activities and ensure transparency. However, the chances of becoming law are low due to resistance from the Trump administration.