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'Breathtakingly counter-productive': Writer says Pelosi's victory over AOC cost Dem party
3 weeks, 3 days ago

'Breathtakingly counter-productive': Writer says Pelosi's victory over AOC cost Dem party

Raw Story  

Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi secured a victory on Tuesday at the cost of the Democratic Party, according to a writer at The New Republic. Pelosi, 84, reportedly helped nix Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's bid to become ranking member on the House Oversight Committee. New Republic writer Kate Aronoff noted that Connolly joins other Democrats in their 70s and 80s set to …

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'Backroom sabotage': Nancy Pelosi accused of hijacking AOC over festering feud
3 weeks, 3 days ago

'Backroom sabotage': Nancy Pelosi accused of hijacking AOC over festering feud

Raw Story  

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is facing likely defeat in her candidacy to lead the Democratic minority on the House Oversight Committee, after previously building momentum for the role — because Rep. Nancy Pelosi has been working behind the scenes to thwart it. This "backroom sabotage" is not a healthy development for Democrats, wrote Alexander Sammon for Slate — and it's a …

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Government news: The AOC–Pelosi fight is not good for Democrats.
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Government news: The AOC–Pelosi fight is not good for Democrats.

Slate  

Update, Dec. 17, 2024, at 12:12 p.m.: On Tuesday, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez lost the vote to be the ranking Democrat of the House Oversight Committee to Rep. Gerry Connolly, who—as Axios put it—withstood “a generational revolt.” The original argument for putting Ocasio-Cortez in the position is printed below. But when it came time to replace Raskin on the important Oversight …

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Key Group Looks Past AOC In Democrats' Highest-Profile Fight For House Panel Spots
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Key Group Looks Past AOC In Democrats' Highest-Profile Fight For House Panel Spots

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING An important party panel picked Rep. Gerry Connolly over Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Monday to lead fellow Democrats on the House Oversight Committee when the next Congress takes over in January. The other race, for the top Democratic spot on the Natural Resources Committee, also has a generational aspect, as the current ranking member, 76-year-old Rep. Raul …

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AOC's bid for leading Dem on House Oversight Committee suffers 'huge blow': report
3 weeks, 4 days ago

AOC's bid for leading Dem on House Oversight Committee suffers 'huge blow': report

Raw Story  

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez faced a potentially fatal setback in her bid to be ranking member on the powerful House Oversight Committee on Monday, Axios reported. According to the report, the Democrats' Steering and Policy Committee "voted to recommend Rep. Gerry Connolly as ranking member of the House Oversight Committee, several sources familiar with the vote told Axios. "Rep. Angie Craig, …

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Democrats pick Gerry Connolly for House Oversight post, rebuffing Ocasio-Cortez bid
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Democrats pick Gerry Connolly for House Oversight post, rebuffing Ocasio-Cortez bid

LA Times  

Rep. Gerry Connolly, shown in 2020, was chosen by fellow Democrats to be the ranking minority member of the House Oversight Committee in the next Congress, turning aside a bid by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, House Democrats on Tuesday picked 74-year-old Rep. Gerry Connolly to lead the party next year atop an influential congressional committee, pushing aside growing calls for generational …

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Nancy Pelosi is reportedly trying to block AOC from landing a top House oversight position
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Nancy Pelosi is reportedly trying to block AOC from landing a top House oversight position

Salon  

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., is facing a powerful source of opposition in her bid to lead Democrats on the House's Oversight Committee: House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, with whom she has had a complicated relationship and who is now urging colleagues to back Rep. Gerry Connolly, D-Va., for the top spot instead. While Pelosi, like Connolly, is a senior member …

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Dem undermines GOP Afghanistan hearing with photo of Trump official meeting with Taliban
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Dem undermines GOP Afghanistan hearing with photo of Trump official meeting with Taliban

Raw Story  

Rep. Gerry Connolly reminded lawmakers that President-elect Donald Trump's first administration had negotiated with the Taliban for a withdrawal from Afghanistan at a hearing where Republicans attacked President Joe Biden over the decision to pull U.S. forces out of the country. During Tuesday's House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing, Connolly displayed a photo of former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo with …

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AOC’s Oversight rise marks Democratic generational shift
1 month ago

AOC’s Oversight rise marks Democratic generational shift

Politico  

It’s an unexpected climb for the New York progressive, a former bartender who first rose to power six years ago as an outsider willing to topple the party’s old guard — in that case former Rep. Joseph Crowley. “She’s a very effective messenger, and that’s kind of the conclusion people have drawn from this election — that we haven’t had …

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Rep. Ocasio-Cortez announces bid for top Oversight job as Democrats push for generational change
1 month ago

Rep. Ocasio-Cortez announces bid for top Oversight job as Democrats push for generational change

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez announced a bid Friday to become the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, the latest example of generational shakeup that is beginning to ripple across the Democratic Party in the wake of their election losses this year. The New York lawmaker, who at 35 would by far be the youngest to serve in the …

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'I didn't ask that!' Democrat snaps as Secret Service director dodges question
5 months, 2 weeks ago

'I didn't ask that!' Democrat snaps as Secret Service director dodges question

Raw Story  

U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle faced an angry House Oversight and Reform Committee on Monday, with both parties demanding answers to failures during the assassination attempt on Donald Trump. Among those bombarding Cheatle with questions was Virginia Democrat, Rep. Gerry Connolly, He pointed out the "incredible daily risk" that agents take, adding that while all law enforcement agents face …

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Democrat refuses to throw Speaker Mike Johnson lifeline
8 months ago

Democrat refuses to throw Speaker Mike Johnson lifeline

Raw Story  

WASHINGTON — Republicans are in another battle for control of the House with far-right firebrand Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene leading a charge against Speaker Mike Johnson. Read Also: Mike Johnson is speaker because Hakeem Jeffries allows it Last week, House Democrats told Raw Story that they would likely save Johnson, but using a congressional procedure rather than an actual vote. …

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Miami prison to be renamed after Trump? Niece Mary and Democrats quip ‘the only honor he truly deserves’
9 months ago

Miami prison to be renamed after Trump? Niece Mary and Democrats quip ‘the only honor he truly deserves’

Hindustan Times  

After Republicans proposed to rename Washington Dulles Airport in Virginia after Donald Trump, three House Democrats introduced legislation to rename a federal prison in Miami after the 45th US president. Taking a dig at Trump, Connolly in a statement on Friday stated that while the GOP leaders want to rename Dulles after Trump, the most suitable option would be to …

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Millennials and Gen Z can’t afford homes. Is this prefab ADU a solution?
1 year, 3 months ago

Millennials and Gen Z can’t afford homes. Is this prefab ADU a solution?

LA Times  

On a quiet cul de sac in suburban Los Angeles, the installation of Martin Guevara and Grace Kuo’s prefab accessory dwelling unit, or ADU, caused quite a stir in the neighborhood. “All of our neighbors came out to watch.” Guevara was referring to a prefab ADU designed and built by Villa Homes; the 850-square-foot home was craned over the couple’s …

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A Democratic congressman who says Congress shouldn’t trade stock violated existing stock trade law
1 year, 11 months ago

A Democratic congressman who says Congress shouldn’t trade stock violated existing stock trade law

Raw Story  

Count Democratic Rep. Gerry Connolly among a growing number of federal lawmakers bent on banning themselves from trading individual stocks. Connolly’s Dec. 6 trades involve sales of stock in power generation company Dominion Energy Inc., technology and engineering company Leidos and information technology firm Science Applications International Corporation. “I want to do socially responsible mutual funds.” Connolly said he submitted …

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Johnny Depp vs Amber Heard trial: Bizarre moment actor laughs as security guard asked about his penis in court
2 years, 8 months ago

Johnny Depp vs Amber Heard trial: Bizarre moment actor laughs as security guard asked about his penis in court

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Concerning what happened at the house …

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Angry Democrat Gerry Connolly tells Trump ally he ‘will not be lectured’ by someone who tried to overturn election
3 years, 10 months ago

Angry Democrat Gerry Connolly tells Trump ally he ‘will not be lectured’ by someone who tried to overturn election

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Virginia Democratic Representative Gerry Connolly blasted Ohio Republican Representative and …

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House rescue package includes $25 billion for Postal Service
4 years, 7 months ago

House rescue package includes $25 billion for Postal Service

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A new coronavirus aid package released Tuesday by House Democrats includes $25 billion for the cash-strapped U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly threatened to block the $10 billion loan unless the Postal Service significantly raises rates for packages delivered for Amazon and other big shippers. “That would be a tragic outcome.” Connolly, who chairs a House subcommittee that …

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Trump disbanded NSC pandemic unit that experts had praised
4 years, 9 months ago

Trump disbanded NSC pandemic unit that experts had praised

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Public health and national security experts shake their heads when President Donald Trump says the coronavirus “came out of nowhere” and “blindsided the world.” They’ve been warning about the next pandemic for years and criticized the Trump administration’s decision in 2018 to dismantle a National Security Council directorate at the White House charged with preparing for when, not …

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Vivid details emerge on Ukraine as impeachment quickens
5 years, 2 months ago

Vivid details emerge on Ukraine as impeachment quickens

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The impeachment inquiry is revealing vivid new details about the high-level unease over President Donald Trump’s actions toward Ukraine, and those of his personal lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, as the swift-moving probe by House Democrats showed no signs Tuesday of easing. One witness, former White House aide Fiona Hill, testified that national security adviser John Bolton was so alarmed …

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White House Reportedly Replaced Ukraine Policy Staff With '3 Amigos'
5 years, 2 months ago

White House Reportedly Replaced Ukraine Policy Staff With '3 Amigos'

NPR  

White House Reportedly Replaced Ukraine Policy Staff With '3 Amigos' Enlarge this image toggle caption Andrew Harnik/AP Andrew Harnik/AP The White House removed the core of its Ukraine policy team in the spring and replaced it with "three amigos" considered more reliable for the plan to pressure Kyiv, a senior U.S. diplomat was described as telling House investigators on Tuesday. …

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'Go to war with Congress at your peril': Oversight Democrat lists all the ways he can make life Hell for Trump
5 years, 8 months ago

'Go to war with Congress at your peril': Oversight Democrat lists all the ways he can make life Hell for Trump

Raw Story  

Virginia Democratic Congressman Gerry Connolly, who sits on the House Oversight Committee, practically dared President Donald Trump to continue stonewalling Congress, saying if the president wanted "war" he was more than happy to throw down the gauntlet. "I don’t expect him to play fair or be a neutral arbiter," said Connolly of Barr, who has been widely criticized for acting …

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