Ryan Mackenzie

President Donald Trump campaigned for Republican congressman Ryan Mackenzie at a Mack Trucks plant in Macungie, Lehigh County, where layoffs due to tariffs were previously warned. Mackenzie faces Democratic challenger Bob Brooks in November, and Trump discussed economic and trade policies while highlighting a government contract for military trucks.

President Donald Trump visited a Mack Truck facility in Macungie, Pennsylvania, a battleground district in the 7th Congressional District. The visit aims to shift focus to the U.S. economy amid rising prices and political challenges related to the Iran conflict. The facility, employing 2,800 workers, has faced layoffs due to market uncertainty, including Trump's tariffs.

President Donald Trump visited a Mack Truck facility in Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District, a battleground area ahead of November midterms. The visit shifts focus to the U.S. economy and follows an interim agreement to end the Iran war, which has contributed to rising gasoline prices. Pennsylvania is a key swing state crucial for Republican efforts to retain House control.

An unknown explosive device detonated near a polling place in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, during primary elections, causing partial destruction to a vehicle but no injuries. Authorities are investigating the incident, which occurred in the 7th Congressional District, where a competitive Democratic primary is underway against Republican incumbent Ryan Mackenzie.

Bob Brooks, a firefighters union president, won the Democratic nomination for Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District to challenge GOP incumbent U.S. Rep. Ryan Mackenzie. He secured 42% of the vote in a four-way primary that included candidates with backgrounds in law, politics, and engineering, with the race influenced by significant spending from a dark money PAC.

Bob Brooks, a firefighter union leader backed by Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, won the Democratic nomination for Pennsylvania's 7th District. Brooks will face GOP Rep. Ryan Mackenzie in the November election. The win is a significant boost for Shapiro and the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee.

Pennsylvanians are voting in House primary contests, including three GOP-held seats rated as toss up races. Republican Reps. Ryan Mackenzie, Rob Bresnahan, and Scott Perry are running. The primaries are taking place on Tuesday.

Pennsylvania Democrat Bob Brooks apologizes for 2019 pro-gun posts and 2020 pro-police comments during his campaign to challenge Republican Rep. Ryan Mackenzie. Brooks, a retired firefighter, faces criticism for sharing a far-right-linked meme after the 2019 El Paso shooting and calling Colin Kaepernick a 'douchebag' in 2019.

A Pennsylvania Democratic candidate, Bob Brooks, is apologizing for 2019-2020 Facebook posts supporting gun rights, defending police, and criticizing Colin Kaepernick amid Black Lives Matter protests. Brooks, a retired firefighter running in a key battleground race, faces backlash for sharing a far-right-linked meme and pro-police comments, though he advocates for stronger gun laws and progressive policies like Medicaid for All.