Sydney Kamlager-Dove
Coverage of Sydney Kamlager-Dove in the Nexus archive.
- House Dems dodge questions on SCOTUS trans athlete ruling, shift blame to 'culture wars'
House Democrats largely avoided addressing the Supreme Court's ruling allowing states to ban transgender student-athletes from competing based on gender identity, instead emphasizing economic concerns and congressional dysfunction. Some lawmakers shifted focus to local decision-making or criticized the ruling as 'unfortunate,' while others declined to comment directly.
- House Dems dodge questions on SCOTUS trans athlete ruling, shift blame to 'culture wars'
House Democrats largely avoided discussing the Supreme Court's ruling allowing states to ban transgender student-athletes from competing in sports aligned with their gender identity, shifting focus to economic issues and congressional dysfunction. Some representatives, like Rep. Seth Magaziner, suggested local decision-making on sports policies, while Rep. Sarah Elfreth was among the few to call the ruling 'unfortunate.'
- Watch: Rubio pressed on lobbyist Mauricio Claver-Carone's role in Venezuela
California Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove questioned Secretary of State Marco Rubio about lobbyist Mauricio Claver-Carone's role in Venezuela, alleging he has been texting with acting President Delcy Rodríguez and brokering deals with the private sector.
- Poll: Democrats want to beat the GOP — even if that means fewer Black districts
Many Democrats are willing to sacrifice Black voting power to beat the GOP, with 45% saying Democrats must counter GOP efforts even if it means reducing majority-minority districts. This comes after the Supreme Court narrowed a key provision of the Voting Rights Act, leading to fresh redistricting across the South. Republicans aim to dismantle majority-minority districts and keep control of the House.
- A new federal bill aims to protect pregnant women held in prisons and jails
A new federal bill aims to protect pregnant women held in prisons and jails. Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove is involved in the effort. The bill was discussed during a House Judiciary Committee hearing.
- House Democrat slams ‘Dr. Jesus’ over cost of Iran war: ‘F‑‑‑ his a‑‑’
Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-Calif.) criticized President Trump's portrayal as 'Dr. Jesus' and condemned the economic impact of the U.S.-Israeli conflict in Iran, using explicit language to express her frustration. The remarks were captured in a video by MeidasTouch reporter Pablo.
- Democratic lawmaker rages against Trump over war, yells 'f--- his a--!'
Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-Calif.) publicly criticized President Trump over the Iran war, using explicit language and accusing him of prioritizing military spending over healthcare. The remarks gained attention on late-night TV and social media, with some House Democrats pushing for impeachment of Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and invoking the 25th Amendment against Trump. A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon was announced by Trump.