Some Democrats regret Laken Riley Act The law named after a murdered student boosted the admin’s immigration powers. Some Democrats are answering for it Salon · Aug 11
The Congresswomen’s Pact For the first time, twelve congresswomen reveal how they’re banding together after the Trump administration came for one of their own: Rep. LaMonica McIver. Marie Claire · May 7
Trump administration claims food aid fraud but critics say ‘there’s no evidence’ Agriculture secretary claims without evidence Snap recipients included owners of luxury cars The Guardian - US · May 4
Democrats offer farm bill amendments to roll back SNAP changes Democrats want to roll back controversial changes to the food stamp program enacted in the 2025 reconciliation law. Roll Call · Mar 3
Afghan translator who worked for US military detained by Ice in Connecticut ‘Zia S’ translated for US troops in Afghanistan before fleeing Taliban takeover in 2021 and arriving stateside legally The Guardian - US · Jul 23, 2025
Connecticut House Democrats Targeted By Thanksgiving Day Bomb Threats Connecticut House Democrats and Trump's Cabinet nominees faced bomb threats on Thanksgiving, emphasizing the need to condemn political violence. Top News · Nov 28, 2024
Democrats targeted in Thanksgiving bomb threats after Trump’s cabinet picks face similar incidents Several Democratic members of Congress targeted by ‘coordinated effort’ against public officials The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2024
Democrat Jahana Hayes Wins Reelection In Connecticut's 5Th District Democrat Rep. Jahana Hayes secures reelection victory in Connecticut's 5th Congressional District, emphasizing community support and commitment to serving ... Top News · Nov 6, 2024
Connecticut Entrepreneur Matt Corey Wins Republican Senate Nomination Connecticut's political landscape sees Matt Corey secure Republican nomination to challenge Sen. Chris Murphy, with competitive races and diverse candidate... Top News · Aug 14, 2024
At the Races: Calling the cops - 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 · May 30, 2024
‘Ready for the fight’: After narrow loss in 2022, Logan aims for Hayes’ Connecticut House seat - Roll Call Connecticut has proved tough sledding for Republican candidates in recent cycles, but one GOP candidate is trying again after a close loss. Roll Call · May 28, 2024
Fundraising shows Democrats prepping for battle in both chambers - Roll Call New fundraising reports show embattled House Democrats raised more on average than embattled House Republicans. Roll Call · Apr 16, 2024
House disclosures show both parties gearing for battle - Roll Call On average, battleground House Democratic incumbents raised more, but Republicans in similar races had more cash in their accounts. Roll Call · Feb 1, 2024
Election roads go through Bethlehem(s) - Roll Call Cities and towns named Bethlehem around the country will be part of the 2024 battle for the White House and control of Congress. Roll Call · Dec 19, 2023
Roll Call · Sep 21, 2023 At the Races: Beyond the Beltway, voters voted - Roll Call The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories, with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter.
Tribune News Service · Jul 18, 2023 House Democrats look for ‘lines in the sand’ on farm bill House Democrats are considering how firmly to dig in on farm bill issues they care about as they anticipate partisan fights over food stamps, climate change and other matters as lawmakers approach the expiration of the current law.
Roll Call · Jul 18, 2023 House Democrats look for 'lines in the sand' on farm bill - Roll Call House Democrats are mulling where to dig in if Republicans propose cuts to food stamps or climate programs in the farm bill.
Roll Call · Jun 1, 2023 At the Races: Debt drama may not fuel campaign ads - Roll Call The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories, with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter.
The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2023 ‘Cowardly’: House Republicans revive national ban of trans women and girls from team sports GOP lawmakers push alarming anti-trans rhetoric with federal legislation mirroring a wave of state-level measures aimed at trans youth
The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2022 Connecticut’s Hayes wins 3rd term in US House, defeats Logan Democratic U.S. Rep. Jahana Hayes has won a third term representing Connecticut’s 5th Congressional District, fending off a challenge from former Republican state Sen. George Logan and resisting a red wave that hit neighboring New York
The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2022 Contest for key House seat in Connecticut remains undecided A contest carrying Republicans’ hopes of winning a U.S. House seat in Connecticut for the first time in over a decade remains undecided
The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2022 Connecticut Republicans hope to break Democrat lock on House Connecticut Republicans are hoping to unseat at least one of the state’s five incumbent Democratic members of the U.S. House of Representatives
The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2022 Voices: Where the House of Representatives will be won (and lost) in the midterms From New England to California to the districts that voted for Trump in 2020, some races are a lot more interesting than others
The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2022 Connecticut US House seat targeted by national Republicans National Republicans see an opportunity this year to finally flip a U.S. House seat in blue Connecticut
Tribune News Service · Oct 17, 2022 In partisan year, some Democrats stress work with Trump, GOP WASHINGTON — Like many Democrats, Rep. Jahana Hayes of Connecticut hasn’t been hesitant to attack Donald Trump. She accused him when he was president of bullying and racism and said his actions on Jan. 6, 2021, posed a grave threat to democracy.