Kingmaker California? US House control could hinge on district battles in famously liberal state California is again emerging as a critical battleground in the fight to control the U.S. House The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2023
EMILY’s List backs Weiss in open California seat EMILY’s List, the Democratic group that backs female candidates who support abortion rights, is backing Joanna Weiss to succeed Rep. Katie Porter in California’s competitive 47th District. Tribune News Service · Jun 13, 2023
EMILY’s List backs Weiss in open California seat - Roll Call EMILY's List, which backs women candidates who support abortion rights, endorsed Joanna Weiss, a candidate in California's 47th District. Roll Call · Jun 13, 2023
Meet the House members who voted against the debt limit deal - Roll Call Much of the debt limit bill opposition came from the far right and left wings of Congress, but there were some surprising “no” votes. Roll Call · Jun 1, 2023
A majority of Californians say Feinstein is no longer fit for office, a new poll finds WASHINGTON — A substantial majority of Californians feel that Sen. Dianne Feinstein is no longer fit for the job because of her recent declining health, and more voters believe she should resign than support her staying in office, according to a new UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies poll co-sponsored… Los Angeles Times · May 25, 2023
Dianne Feinstein is one of the most powerful women in America, but Democrats are torn over her future Dianne Feinstein is one of just two senators representing the 40 million people of California. But at 89 and struggling with poor health, many Democrats are asking if she's up to the job. ABC News · May 23, 2023
Sen. Dianne Feinstein insists she’ll finish her term, but what happens if that changes? ANAHEIM, Calif. — Despite continued — and mounting — questions about her health, Sen. Dianne Feinstein‘s office recently said she plans to finish out her term in the U.S. Senate. The Orange County Register · May 21, 2023
Most vulnerable House list runs through New York, California - Roll Call New York Republicans dominate the Roll Call's first list of vulnerable House incumbents up for reelection in November 2024. Roll Call · May 8, 2023
At the Races: Rankings revealed - 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 4, 2023
California state senator arrested for drunken driving A Southern California lawmaker who’s running for a contested Congressional seat was arrested for drunken driving The Independent UK · May 3, 2023
Democrats eye young voters for an edge in 2024 election "We have to engage young voters not only in the two weeks before the election, but in the two years before the election." Axios · May 3, 2023
Slotkin's Senate run may complicate Dems bid to retake House In campaign 2024, Democrats are looking to find a successor for one of their top House candidates as they try to retake the majority in the House The Independent UK · Apr 23, 2023
George Skelton: Feinstein needs to ask herself some questions SACRAMENTO, Calif. — People who love their job can find it very difficult to retire. Work is their life and identity. That's why Sen. Dianne Feinstein is hanging on. Los Angeles Times · Apr 18, 2023
From highs to lows, FEC reports offer an early 2024 temperature WASHINGTON — The first three months of this year saw a new Republican majority take control of the House and, after a bumpy start marked by a prolonged speaker election, try to exert its influence on Democrats who control the Senate and White House. Tribune News Service · Apr 17, 2023
Roll Call · Apr 17, 2023 From highs to lows, FEC reports offer an early 2024 temperature - Roll Call From George Santos' $5,333 to eight-figure totals in California's Senate race, new FEC reports provide an early map to 2024's landscape.
Los Angeles Times · Apr 16, 2023 Schiff reports major cash advantage over Porter and Lee in Senate race In an early test of strength in the race to replace retiring U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, Rep. Adam B. Schiff has a notable financial edge over Reps. Katie Porter and Barbara Lee, according to federal campaign documents released Saturday.
Los Angeles Times · Apr 14, 2023 Feinstein’s absence puts focus on Newsom’s 2020 promise to appoint a Black woman senator Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s weeks-long absence from Washington as she recuperates from shingles not only led to calls for her retirement, it refocused attention on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s promise to appoint a Black woman if either of California’s U.S. Senate seats opened up.
Al Jazeera · Apr 13, 2023 Biden administration to bring abortion pill case to Supreme Court The decision comes shortly after an appeals court left numerous restrictions on abortion pill access in place.
McClatchy Washington Bureau · Apr 13, 2023 As a single Black mom, Barbara Lee felt unrepresented. Now she runs for the US Senate WASHINGTON — Barbara Lee was in her early 20s, a single mother of two young boys, attending Mills College in Oakland, California. The future California congresswoman needed public assistance and food stamps. She couldn’t afford child care, so often her children would attend classes with her.
The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2023 2 House Dems call on California Sen. Feinstein to resign Two House Democrats are calling on U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein to resign after her extended absence from Washington, saying she is no longer able to properly do her job
The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2023 GOP attorney joins California race for Feinstein Senate seat A Republican attorney and former congressional candidate has entered California's 2024 race for the U.S. Senate seat currently occupied by Dianne Feinstein
The Orange County Register · Apr 11, 2023 Former Rep. Harley Rouda exits congressional race in California after suffering traumatic brain injury Former U.S. Rep. Harley Rouda has dropped out of the race for California’s 47th congressional district on the advice of his doctors.
Roll Call · Apr 11, 2023 House Democratic super PAC putting $35 million into California - Roll Call House Majority PAC, a Democratic group, says it will allocate $35 million toward winning House seats in California.
Roll Call · Apr 11, 2023 Rouda drops House comeback bid after suffering brain injury - Roll Call Former Rep. Harley Rouda, D-Calif., said he will end his bid to return to Congress after suffering a brain injury in a fall last month.
Los Angeles Times · Apr 11, 2023 Could California decide control of Congress? A Democratic super PAC plans to spend $35 million in the state LOS ANGELES – Democrats consider California pivotal to the party's efforts to regain control of the U.S. House of Representatives in 2024, with a super PAC tied to former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi pledging Tuesday to spend $35 million on competitive congressional races in the state.