Former New Mexico Magistrate Judge Joel Cano and his wife, Nancy Cano, were arrested on April 24, 2025, for allegedly harboring Cristhian Ortega-Lopez, an illegal immigrant and suspected member of Venezuela's Tren de Aragua gang, in their Las Cruces home.
Longtime Doña Ana County Magistrate Judge Joel Cano — a Democrat and former police officer — abruptly resigned after federal agents arrested an alleged member of the violent Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang at a residence he owns.
Texas House Republicans halted a Democratic effort on Thursday to honor former Planned Parenthood President Cecile Richards, citing her legacy of overseeing millions of abortions during her leadership. The resolution was part of a larger slate that included tributes to recently deceased U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee and Trump assassination attempt victim Corey Comperatore, but GOP lawmakers rejected it after learning Richards was included.
Rep. Laura Friedman (D-CA) revealed that a group of House Democrats meets weekly to discuss strategies for dismantling the Trump administration's agenda.
A new report from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has revealed massive failures in Democrat-led states, with $382 million in fraudulent unemployment benefits paid out since 2020.
Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO) has launched his campaign for Colorado governor in the 2026 race, joining an increasingly crowded Democratic field. His announcement included sharp attacks on former President Donald Trump and emphasized Colorado's rising cost of living and struggling public services.
During a House Judiciary Subcommittee hearing on April 3, Representative Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) recounted how she secured a public defender position by emphasizing her race.
Former Republican Rep. David Jolly is considering running for Florida governor in 2026 as a Democrat, Politico reported Tuesday. Jolly stated that he expects to make a final decision on a gubernatorial bid within the next several weeks.
Rep. Burgess Owens (R-UT) stated Tuesday that the Democrat Party “will have to change,” but he is uncertain whether it is capable of doing so. Owens made the remark during an appearance on Breitbart News Daily in response to comments from Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX), who suggested that Democrats must “punch” to win elections in Texas.
