Leaders We Deserve, the PAC founded by David Hogg to elect young progressives in Democratic primaries, is leaving some of the campaigns it endorsed griping about alleged broken promises. Why it matters: Multiple campaigns backed by Hogg's PAC fumed after primary losses that the group dangled hopes of financial commitments that never materialized. - First it was Irene Shin: The Washington Post reported last July that Leaders We Deserve backed off a commitment to spend $400,000 on the 38-year-old Virginia state delegate's behalf in a U.S. House special election that was won by now-Rep. James Walkinshaw (D-Va.). - Now sources close to the campaign of Robert Peters , a 40-year-old Illinois state senator who finished a distant third in the…
Tune in to The Hill’s live coverage of Tuesday’s primary elections in Illinois. The Prairie State is hosting several state and federal contests, including the race to replace retiring Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) The Democratic primary to succeed the senior senator has turned increasingly nasty in the last few weeks, with Democratic Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi (Ill.) and Robin Kelly (Ill.) as well as Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton duking it out for the party’s nod in the solid blue state. Durbin is not the only Illinois Democrat heading for the exits this cycle. There are five open House seats up for grabs on Tuesday. The seats, all held by Democrats, have brought forth an array of moderate and progressive candidates to the field. Meanwhile,…
Data: AdImpact; Chart: Axios Visuals Democrats will learn whether money talks in 2026 in the Illinois Senate primary Tuesday in a race that will almost certainly determine who replaces Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.). Why it matters: Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi is hoping the better-funded candidate emerges victorious in Illinois, just like in Texas this month, when state Rep. James Talarico beat Rep. Jasmine Crockett, 52%–46%. - Krishnamoorthi has vastly outraised — and outspent — his two primary opponents: Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton and Rep. Robin Kelly. The intrigue: Two outsized presences have added a layer of intrigue to the race. Fairshake, a crypto PAC, has spent $7.7 million on TV ads, according to AdImpact. The group, which played…
Support among House Democrats for impeaching Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has skyrocketed in recent days — but a vote may not come any time soon. Why it matters: Democrats can in theory force a vote whenever they want, but House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) made clear Thursday they are going to take their time and let a careful investigation play out first. - "We don't want a show vote. We want a successful vote," Jeffries told reporters at a press conference. - The Democratic leader pointed to the discharge petitions his party led last year on releasing the Epstein files , protecting collective bargaining rights for federal workers and extending Affordable Care Act tax credits as the model for how he is…
AI:House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is playing a calculated game of political chess, stalling on impeachment proceedings against Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem despite 80 percent of the Democratic caucus backing Rep. Robin Kelly’s resolution. Rather than mounting an immediate assault, Jeffries is opting for a slow-roll investigative approach led by Jamie Raskin, hoping to manufacture enough bipartisan momentum to avoid the failed, performative votes seen in previous years. While mainstream outlets report this as "careful investigation," it is clearly a strategic delay tactic intended to manufacture legitimacy for what remains a deeply divisive effort. Even if Democrats manage to scrape together the necessary GOP defectors to…Open
Frustration with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is mounting among House Republicans over her response to the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti . Why it matters: They soon could soon be forced to go on the record about whether they still support Noem if Democrats move to force a vote on impeachment . - For vulnerable Republicans, the prospect of an impeachment vote tied to immigration enforcement efforts would be particularly painful. Driving the news: Dozens of House Republicans are publicly pushing for more oversight and answers about Pretti's shooting. Privately, frustration with Noem has been building for months . - Saturday's killing, and the botched messaging that followed, was a breaking point for some lawmakers, multiple…
House Democrats' support for articles of impeachment against DHS Secretary Kristi Noem surged again Tuesday, with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) effectively giving his blessing to the effort. Why it matters: More than three-quarters of the House Democratic caucus is now co-sponsoring the measure, and the list of new signers as of Tuesday afternoon includes some surprising names. - Rep. Vicente Gonzalez (D-Texas), one of the seven swing-district centrists who infuriated their party last week by voting for a DHS funding bill , signed on as a co-sponsor. - Rep. Susie Lee (D-Nev.), who represents battleground-district members in leadership and privately argued against forcing a Noem impeachment vote, also signed on, as she…
AI:The Democratic establishment has finally dropped the mask of procedural hesitation and launched a full-scale, coordinated assault against DHS Secretary Kristi Noem. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has officially signaled the green light for impeachment, turning this into a partisan crusade rather than a pursuit of justice. What we are seeing is a desperate, manufactured power grab by the radical left, with over 162 Democrats—including several swing-district members who have clearly abandoned their constituents to follow the party line—signing on to this motion. Even as they manufacture "investigations" through Jamie Raskin and others to invent evidence where none exists, it is clear that this isn't about policy; it is a desperate…Open
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) and his leadership deputies on Tuesday issued a warning to President Trump to fire Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, or Democrats "will commence impeachment proceedings." Why it matters: The House Democratic leader's new threat comes as support for impeaching Noem is surging among his members, with more than two-thirds of his caucus now co-sponsoring articles of impeachment. - Jeffries has spent the weeks since the killing of Renée Good deflecting questions about impeachment, telling Axios as recently as last week that "we haven't ruled anything in and we haven't ruled anything out." - But the killing of Alex Pretti on Saturday supercharged the effort, prompting even some…
AI:House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Democratic leadership have issued an ultimatum to President Trump: fire Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem or face impeachment proceedings. The threat follows accusations from Democrats that the Department of Homeland Security is weaponizing taxpayer dollars and unleashing violence against American citizens. While support for impeachment is growing among House Democrats, President Trump has signaled he does not intend to oust Noem, and Republicans currently hold control of both chambers of Congress.Open
House Democrats' support for impeaching Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is accelerating quickly in the aftermath of the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, with more than a dozen joining the effort Monday morning. Why it matters: Members of Congress are reeling from the shooting , with Democrats demanding accountability and consequences, as even some Republicans call for a thorough and independent investigation. - Democrats have discussed traveling to Minneapolis and shutting down the government in response to the shooting, while Republicans are trying to schedule congressional hearings on the matter. - Rep. Robin Kelly (D-Ill.) can, in theory, force a vote on her articles of impeachment against Noem as early as next week — and…
AI:Support for House Democrats' efforts to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has surged following the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by Customs and Border Protection officers in Minneapolis. As of Monday, more than 130 Democratic lawmakers—including high-profile figures like Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez—have signed onto the articles of impeachment introduced by Rep. Robin Kelly (D-Ill.). The articles accuse Noem of obstructing Congress, violating public trust, and self-dealing. While Democrats are demanding accountability for the shooting, the Department of Homeland Security has dismissed the impeachment efforts as "silly." Currently, no Republicans have joined the effort, though some have called for an independent…Open
The Department of Homeland Security is coming under unprecedented scrutiny from Congress in the wake of the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti , with Democratic attacks more strident and Republican defenses more muted than ever before. Why it matters: The growing tension could result in a government shutdown, politically charged hearings and even an impeachment vote . - More and more Democrats are signing onto Rep. Robin Kelly's (D-Ill.) articles of impeachment against DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, with Kelly's office telling Axios they expect a surge in co-sponsors in the coming day. - Senate Democrats are threatening to allow a partial government shutdown next week unless a DHS funding bill is altered with language reining in the agency. -…
AI:The Department of Homeland Security is facing intense Congressional scrutiny following the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. This incident has triggered a political crisis, with over 120 House Democrats signing articles of impeachment against DHS Secretary Kristi Noem. The tension threatens a potential government shutdown, as Senate Democrats have indicated they will oppose DHS funding bills unless language is added to rein in the agency. Meanwhile, Republican responses have been increasingly divided, with some lawmakers calling for investigations while others have expressed more measured or critical stances regarding law enforcement actions.Open
