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Melat Kiros defeats incumbent Diana DeGette in the Democratic primary for Colorado's 1st Congressional District

Melat Kiros defeated incumbent Diana DeGette and Wanda James in the Democratic primary for Colorado's 1st Congressional District on June 30.

Ballotpedia · Jul 6

Progressive Upset in Colorado Fuels New Questions About Hakeem Jeffries' Grip on House Democrats

House Democrats are facing renewed questions about the future of their leadership after another veteran lawmaker was ousted by a progressive challenger, with the party's nominee in one of the country's safest Democratic districts signaling she will not support House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries to continue leading House Democrats.

Latin Times · Jul 1

DeGette, Bennet lose primaries in Colorado amid insurgent wave

The anti-establishment wave surging through the Democratic Party reached Colorado on Tuesday, when democratic socialist Melat Kiros dislodged 15-term Rep. Diana DeGette, and state Attorney General Phil Weiser thwarted Sen. Michael Bennet’s quest to become governor. In the Denver-anchored 1st District, Kiros, a lawyer and doctoral student, was leading DeGette,…

Roll Call · Jul 1

Why Does Trump Want the Biggest Defense Budget Ever?

Plus: Trump’s budget ignores the deficit, NASA’s Artemis program faces delays and rising costs, and a listener asks about libertarian alternatives to Medicare for All.

Reason · Apr 6

Democrats eye 2028 for bigger health care push

As Democrats vie to take control of Congress in the midterms this fall, their main message on health care policy is fairly straightforward: Undo Republicans’ Medicaid cuts and restore the health care subsidies that lapsed at the end of last year.  But some analysts and lawmakers say momentum is growing…

Roll Call · Apr 2

Michigan Democratic Senate hopefuls tout their union bona fides

The leading Democratic candidates in Michigan’s critical Senate race all pitched themselves as strong union allies during a forum Wednesday.

Roll Call · Feb 11

On the issues: a Q&A with the Texas Democrats running for U.S. Senate

To help primary voters differentiate between the two, we asked Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico where they fall on major issues, ranging from international policy to taxes. See where they stand, and how they differ.

The Texas Tribune · Feb 4

Rand Paul pitches ‘Medicare for all run by Costco’ and the internet is divided

Paul had more in common with Zohran Mamdani than he thinks.

We Got This Covered · Dec 9, 2025

Bernie Sanders Says 530,000 Americans Go Bankrupt Paying Medical Bills Each Year — Attacks 'Unprecedented' Income And Wealth Inequality

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) on Sunday again cited an estimate of 530,000 medical bankruptcies a year, saying it shows why his Medicare for All plan is urgently needed.

Benzinga · Dec 1, 2025

Mark Cuban Raises Red Flags About Bernie Sanders' Medicare For All Plan: 'This Makes No Sense'

Mark Cuban, the billionaire entrepreneur, expressed his concerns about the implementation of the Medicare for All Act advocated by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT).

Benzinga · Nov 10, 2025