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.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries traveled to Los Angeles for a high-profile fundraiser, but several prominent Hollywood donors opted to stay home, expressing frustration with the Democratic Party’s handling of former President Donald Trump. Discontent among left-wing donors has grown in recent months, with many withholding financial support.
Rep. Raul Grijalva, a Democratic lawmaker representing Arizona’s 7th District in the U.S. House of Representatives, passed away Thursday morning at the age of 77 due to complications from his cancer treatment. His office confirmed his passing in a statement, highlighting his decades of service and dedication to Southern Arizonans.
Laurie Pohutsky, a Democratic state representative for Michigan, announced that she sterilized herself to avoid pregnancy during Donald Trump's second term as president.
Democratic Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar on Tuesday expressed confusion over why Americans support dismantling the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). President Donald Trump and Department of Government Efficiency Chair Elon Musk plan to merge USAID’s functions into the State Department, a move that has drawn criticism from Omar and others.
