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Rep. Greg Casar unveils bill targeting utility costs as part of progressives’ “affordability agenda”

The proposal is part of a package from the Casar-led Congressional Progressive Caucus focused on cost of living. It’s unlikely to go anywhere but could give Democrats a campaign blueprint.

The Texas Tribune

After learning hard lessons in Austin, Greg Casar to take Congressional Progressive Caucus in new direction

The freshman congressman will lead the influential progressive caucus next year with plans to focus on working class and economic issues instead of culture wars.

The Texas Tribune

Democratic Lawmakers Plan Counter-Programming Events During Netanyahu's Address

Democratic lawmakers plan counter-programming events during Netanyahu's Congress address, showcasing division on Israel-Hamas conflict.

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Adam Schiff's bid to bolster his progressive credentials for California Senate run hits some resistance

WASHINGTON — Rep. Adam Schiff's effort to bolster his progressive credentials in preparation for his statewide bid for Sen. Dianne Feinstein's U.S. Senate seat has hit some resistance on Capitol Hill.

Los Angeles Times

Lawmakers seek to stop China’s tech rise without a ‘Great Wall’

WASHINGTON — Across the political spectrum there seems to be a consensus that the decadeslong free flow of trade, money and technology from the U.S. to China must be fundamentally overhauled, but several lawmakers involved in the effort are confronting the difficulty of an overhaul that doesn’t sever economic ties…

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Lawmakers seek to stop China’s tech rise without a ‘Great Wall’ - Roll Call

House members say they want to block China's access to U.S. technology even as they keep the door open for trade in less sensitive areas.

Roll Call

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Some Democrats criticize Biden outreach on border policy change - Roll Call

Some Democratic lawmakers say the Biden administration did not sufficiently consult them before announcing a major border initiative Thursday.

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House Democrats elect Hakeem Jeffries as Congress’ first Black party leader

WASHINGTON — House Democrats tapped Rep. Hakeem Jeffries of New York on Wednesday to lead them in the next Congress, and elected California Rep. Pete Aguilar as House Democratic Caucus chair.

Los Angeles Times

House Democrats elect Hakeem Jeffries as Congress’ first Black party leader

WASHINGTON — House Democrats tapped Rep. Hakeem Jeffries of New York on Wednesday to lead them in the next Congress, and elected California Rep. Pete Aguilar of California as House Democratic Caucus chair.

Los Angeles Times

Capitol Lens | Selfie schtick - Roll Call

Minnesota Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar takes a selfie with newly elected incoming members of the Congressional Progressive Caucus after a news conference at the AFL-CIO building in Washington on Sunday. Among the freshmen lawmakers behind Omar are, from left, Rep.-elects Shri Thanedar of Michigan, Greg Casar of Texas, Robert Garcia…

Roll Call

Editorial: Progressives' Ukraine letter makes life difficult for their Democratic colleagues

The Congressional Progressive Caucus last week issued, then quickly withdrew, a poorly timed letter to President Joe Biden urging stepped-up efforts to negotiate a settlement to the war in Ukraine, putting their fellow Democrats in the awkward position of appearing hand-wringing and indecisive ahead of midterm elections. The letter’s wording…

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

After blowup, Reps. Garcia, Newman, 28 other progressives retract letter urging Biden to seek Ukraine cease-fire

Garcia, mulling a run for Chicago mayor, was blindsided by the Monday release of the letter he signed back in June.

Chicago Sun-Times

Progressive Democrats withdraw letter calling for more diplomatic efforts with Russia

After pushback, the Congressional Progressive Caucus walked back a letter to the White House pressing for more direct negotiations with Ukraine.

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Liberal U.S. lawmakers withdraw Ukraine letter after blowback

A group of liberal U.S. Democrats withdrew a letter to the White House urging a negotiated settlement to the war in Ukraine, the group's chairperson, Democratic Representative Pramila Jayapal, said on Tuesday, after blowback from within their own party.

The Independent UK

Progressive Democrats frustrated with 2022 primary losses

Progressive Democrats are facing a test of their power in November's midterm elections

Salon

House passes Inflation Reduction Act

"We've got more to do," Rep. Pramila Jayapal said on the House floor. "But today, let's celebrate this."

The Guardian - US

US faces new era of political violence as threats against lawmakers rise

Members of the House will now get up to $10,000 to upgrade their home security as experts warn such threats endanger the health of US democracy

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House Democrats hold firm on Title 42 policy after court ruling

WASHINGTON — House Democrats and immigrant advocates called on the Senate to vote against any legislation that would make pandemic-era asylum restrictions permanent, after a court ruling Friday that keeps the border controls in place for now.

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House Democrats hold firm on Title 42 policy after court ruling - Roll Call

House Democrats called on the Senate to reject any legislation that would make pandemic-era asylum restrictions permanent.

Salon

Progressive Caucus: Now meaningless?

In endorsing centrist incumbent over Bernie Sanders ally, Congressional Progressive Caucus finally loses the plot

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Ukrainians paying for ‘weak’ sanctions with their lives, says Zelenskiy

‘Fear makes you an accomplice,’ Zelenskiy tells world leaders before peace talks. Plus, bunker sales soar as anxiety over Russia rises

The Guardian - US

Progressives push Biden to act with Democrats’ midterm hopes in balance

Congressional groups have drawn up lists of executive actions to further the Biden agenda while not giving up on legislation

The Guardian - US

Progressive Democrats set out list of executive orders to push Biden agenda

Congressional Progressive Caucus urges president to bypass legislative logjam and give Democrats record to campaign on

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