At the Races: Border battle fallout - Roll Call The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter. Roll Call · Feb 8, 2024
Crowded California Senate Primary Tests Republicans' Unity and Democrat's Fundraising Advantage A crowded primary contest in California's US Senate race tests the influence of money and Republican unity, with Adam Schiff in the lead. Top News · Feb 5, 2024
Bradley opens up about his experience with abortion - Roll Call In a documentary and on "Political Theater," the onetime presidential candidate talks about his personal experience with abortion. Roll Call · Feb 5, 2024
At the Races: They showed us the money - Roll Call The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter. Roll Call · Feb 1, 2024
California Democrats split on Gaza, earmarks in Senate debate - Roll Call California Democratic Reps. Barbara Lee, Katie Porter and Adam B. Schiff, plus Republican Steve Garvey, met in a televised Senate debate. Roll Call · Jan 23, 2024
Barbara Lee criticizes Netanyahu's rejection of Palestinian state during interview In this interview, Democratic Congresswoman Barbara Lee discusses her reaction to Prime Minister Netanyahu's rejection of a Palestinian state and the need ... Top News · Jan 19, 2024
At the Races: Bayou battles - Roll Call The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter. Roll Call · Jan 18, 2024
US lawmakers slam Biden for launching Houthi strikes without backing from Congress Some Democrats have lashed out at the president for ‘neglecting’ his constitutional responsibilities – but several senior Republicans have voiced support for military action to protect Red Sea shipping routes The Independent UK · Jan 12, 2024
Porter: Earmark ban one way of fighting ‘subtle forms of corruption’ - Roll Call Rep. Katie Porter, a Democrat vying for Senate in California, says she would work to ban spending earmarks and lawmakers' stock trading. Roll Call · Jan 8, 2024
Appeals court rejects Trump push to dismiss Jan. 6 suits from lawmakers, police - Roll Call Donald Trump’s status as president at the time doesn't protect him from civil lawsuits connected to the attack on the Capitol, a court said. Roll Call · Dec 1, 2023
As Gavin Newsom’s political star rises, some Californians are wary of his ‘new persona’ Governor has been busy campaigning over the last few months, but his approval rating sank to an all-time low and his constituents are growing increasingly skeptical The Guardian - US · Nov 30, 2023
Fight against 'price gouging' on military parts heats up - Roll Call Elizabeth Warren and John Garamendi step up their campaign to curb what they call widespread “price gouging” in contracts for military parts. Roll Call · Nov 30, 2023
Democrats and Republicans Sidestep Tensions In Their Parties: The Kiplinger Letter The country may be stuck with a closely divided House and a closely divided Senate for the foreseeable future. Kiplinger · Nov 11, 2023
View on Israel-Gaza emerges as rare divide for California’s Senate hopefuls Democratic rivals Adam Schiff, Barbara Lee and Katie Porter have near identical platforms and Israel-Gaza could be a deciding factor The Guardian - US · Nov 3, 2023
Roll Call · Oct 16, 2023 Senate FEC roundup: Cruz outraised, Brown bragging rights - Roll Call A look at financials of key Senate races in the third quarter as Democrats prepare to defend a narrow majority in 2024.
Roll Call · Oct 11, 2023 California law signals ongoing push for single-payer system - Roll Call Despite stalling in Congress, the push toward single-payer health care continues to resonate as a campaign issue for Democrats.
Roll Call · Oct 8, 2023 Lee, Porter, Schiff face off in California Senate forum - Roll Call California Democratic Senate candidates Barbara Lee, Katie Porter and Adam Schiff debated questions from a media panel at a union conference.
Roll Call · Oct 8, 2023 Watch: Democrats vying for California Senate seat debate - Roll Call California Democratic Reps. Barbara Lee, Katie Porter and Adam Schiff appear in a debate sponsored by Roll Call, NUHW and Courage California.
The Guardian - US · Oct 3, 2023 Laphonza Butler sworn in to US Senate to fill Dianne Feinstein’s seat Butler becomes only the third Black female senator in history, following the death of Feinstein last week at age 90
Roll Call · Oct 3, 2023 Laphonza Butler sworn in to succeed Sen. Dianne Feinstein “I know that our old colleague is looking down at this moment with pride now that her seat is in good hands,” Schumer said.
The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2023 California governor chooses labor leader and Democratic insider to fill Feinstein's Senate seat When California Gov. Gavin Newsom needed to fill the U.S. Senate seat of his late mentor Dianne Feinstein, he could have turned to a big-city mayor, a member of Congress or a powerful legislator
The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2023 California governor to name Laphonza Butler, former Kamala Harris adviser, to Feinstein Senate seat California Gov. Gavin Newsom will name Laphonza Butler, a Democratic strategist and adviser to Kamala Harris’ 2020 presidential campaign, to fill the vacant U.S. Senate seat held by the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein
The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2023 Who will replace Dianne Feinstein? What happens next after trailblazing senator dies California Governor Gavin Newsom has said he will name an interim senator to serve until after next year’s general election
The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2023 California Gov. Newsom will pick Feinstein’s replacement. He pledged in past to choose a Black woman California Gov. Gavin Newsom is facing pressure to appoint a replacement for the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein
The Guardian - US · Sep 29, 2023 Newsom faces tough choice to fill ‘friend and mentor’ Feinstein’s Senate seat California governor had promised to pick Black woman to complete veteran senator’s term but hints at ‘interim appointment’