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AXIOS (Andrew Solender) - 83-year-old Rep. Frederica Wilson eyes reelection despite Hill absence

Rep. Frederica Wilson (D-Fla.) has told allies in her district that she plans to run for reelection despite her nearly month-long absence from the Hill, Axios has learned. Why it matters: There had been rumors that the 83-year-old from Miami was considering retirement as she convalesced following what sources described as major eye surgery. - But Florida state Sen. Shevrin Jones, who is from Wilson's district, told Axios she confirmed her plans to seek another term during a phone call the two had on Thursday afternoon. - "What she just told me is that she's running for reelection ... she's not retiring," Jones said. Zoom in: Known for her bedazzled outfits and matching cowboy hats, Wilson is a legendary figure in Miami, which, since…

THEFEDERALIST (Christopher Jacobs) - How Our National Debt Jeopardizes Families’ Futures

Lawmakers focused on their reelection in a few months or years care little about whether the United States faces economic stagnation decades from now.

WASHINGTONPOST (Dan Merica, Liz Goodwin) - Susan Collins discloses ‘essential tremor’ diagnosis to explain shaking

The Maine senator who is up for reelection this year described her condition as ‘extremely common’ with ‘absolutely no impact on my ability to do my job.’

JUSTTHENEWS (Misty Severi) - Texas Republican Tony Gonzales says he will 'file my retirement,' from House on Tuesday

Swalwell and Gonzales both face sexual misconduct allegations and Gonzales has acknowledged he had an affair with a former staffer who later committed suicide. The acknowledgment and backlash prompted him to end his reelection campaign.

JUSTTHENEWS (Joseph Weber) - Rep Gonzalez who has admitted to 2024 affair with staffer sent lewd texts to staffer in 2020: report

Gonzales announced in March that he would not seek reelection following revelations about a 2024 affair with married congressional staffer Regina Santos-Aviles, who later died by suicide.

JUSTTHENEWS (The Foreign Desk Staff) - Hungary's Orban vetoes $105B EU aid package for Ukraine

The Hungarian prime minister, who faces a tough reelection battle next month, is the most pro-Russian leader in the European Union

JUSTTHENEWS (Ben Whedon) - Tim Scott to seek reelection in 2028, despite pledging retirement

Scott first became a senator in 2013, when then-Gov. Nikki Haley, R-S.C., tapped him to replace Sen. Jim DeMint, R-S.C., who resigned in the middle of his term.

WASHINGTONPOST (Kadia Goba) - Rep. Clyburn, former No. 3 House Democrat, will seek reelection

The announcement from Clyburn, who turns 86 in July, comes as younger Democrats are challenging the old guard in primaries throughout the country.

AXIOS (Andrew Solender) - Scoop: Rep. Darrell Issa expected to retire from Congress

Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) is expected to drop his bid for reelection just ahead of California's congressional filing deadline on Friday, two sources familiar with the matter told Axios. Why it matters: The development shakes up the race for his seat significantly, with another Republican ally of Issa's reportedly filing to run instead. - Issa's website was recently changed to display his PAC's logo rather than that of his campaign, Punchbowl News reported . - Issa has maintained publicly that he is running for reelection. A campaign spokesperson declined to comment on whether Issa is retiring. State of play: Issa's reelection prospects were thrown into doubt last year after California voters approved redrawing the state's…