Representative Adam Smith (D-WA) accused President Donald Trump of lying to the American people about his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) initiative, calling it a power grab disguised as reform. Speaking Tuesday on MSNBC’s Ana Cabrera Reports, Smith claimed the plan has “nothing to do with efficiency” and everything to do with consolidating control.
Former Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant has announced her run for Congress in Washington’s 9th District, setting up a potential 2026 showdown with long-time Democratic incumbent Rep. Adam Smith. Sawant, a self-described socialist, said her campaign will focus on opposing U.S. military aid to Israel and advocating for Medicare for All.