AXIOS (Annalise Frank) - Donavan McKinney overtakes incumbent Thanedar
State Rep. Donavan McKinney bested two-term incumbent Rep. Shri Thanedar in Tuesday's Democratic primary to represent Michigan's 13th Congressional District. Why it matters: The lifelong Detroiter's win likely returns Detroit to Black representation in Congress, which ended with Thanedar's 2022 victory. - It also brings another victory for a progressive-backed candidate. - McKinney won by a slim 51.9% to 48.1%, with the race called late Wednesday morning by AP . State of play: Thanedar had the advantage on funding and name recognition . However, mainstream House Democrats didn't seem as concerned about him losing to a progressive challenger as in other races, Axios' Andrew Solender report s. Yes, but: McKinney still needs to win in…
DAILYCALLER (Nicole Silverio) - Democrat Rep. Shri Thanedar Defeated By Anti-Establishment Challenger In Deep-Blue District
McKinney secured another win for the anti-establishment
NYTIMES (Bayliss Wagner) - Shri Thanedar Is Ousted by a Democratic Socialist in a Michigan House Primary
Representative Shri Thanedar is among a wave of Democratic incumbents in Congress whom primary voters have sent packing in a surge of anti-incumbent fervor this cycle.
JUSTTHENEWS (Ben Whedon) - Progressive challenger ousts Rep. Shri Thanedar, who tried to impeach Trump
His victory marks the ouster of Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Mich., who attracted national attention for introducing articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump early in 2025.
JUSTTHENEWS (Ben Whedon) - Shri Thanedar trails progressive challenger, but race too close to call
The Michigan congressman achieved national recognition last year when he introduced articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump, just months into the term.
AXIOS (Andrew Solender) - "No one cares": The DSA primary challenge House Democrats are happy to ignore
Don't expect a lot of public lamentations from House Democrats next month if Rep. Shri Thanedar (D-Mich.) loses to his Democratic Socialists of America (DSA)-backed primary opponent. Why it matters: That would be a drastic deviation from recent DSA primary wins , which set off alarm bells among the Democratic establishment. - In the telling of both progressive and moderate House Democrats, Thanedar's anomalous political profile and the makeup of his district will make it difficult to extrapolate from the results of his race. - "It's somewhat of a unique circumstance," Rep. Greg Meeks (D-N.Y.), a top ally of House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.), told Axios. - Another House Democrat, granted anonymity to offer a blunter…
JUSTTHENEWS (The Center Square Staff) - Mace amendment would require natural-born citizenship for members of Congress and federal judges
The amendment would apply prospectively, meaning no existing officeholder would lose office if ratified, including Reps. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota, Pramila Jayapal of Washington, and Shri Thanedar of Michigan.
AXIOS (Andrew Solender) - House Democrats prepare to abandon Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick en masse
Many House Democrats are ready to vote to expel Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Fla.) from Congress as soon as the House Ethics Committee meets to decide her fate on Tuesday, Axios has found in interviews with over 30 lawmakers. Why it matters: Republicans are expected to force an expulsion vote, but they will need roughly 80 Democratic votes to remove Cherfilus-McCormick. - House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) has carefully avoided saying how he might advise his members to vote, even if the committee reaches a bipartisan decision that she should be expelled. - House Democrats will meet as a caucus following the Ethics hearing, he told reporters on Monday, and "follow the facts and apply the relevant law without fear or…
THENATIONALPULSE (Pulse Wires) - Dems Plan 5 Impeachment Articles Against Hegseth.
Democrats are accusing Secretary of War Pete Hegseth of misconduct over U.S. military action in Iran and the alleged mishandling of classified information during "Signalgate." The post Dems Plan 5 Impeachment Articles Against Hegseth. appeared first on The National Pulse .
Democrats are accusing Secretary of War Pete Hegseth of misconduct over U.S. military action in Iran and the alleged mishandling of classified information during “Signalgate.” PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: House Democrats are introducing five articles of impeachment against Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, accusing him of abusing his office, reckless handling of sensitive information, and violating the law during military operations in Iran. The articles include allegations of unauthorized military actions, targeting civilians, and mishandling classified information in the “Signalgate” scandal. DETAIL: The impeachment resolution, led by Iranian-background Representative Yassamin Ansari (D-AZ) and co-sponsored by eight other…Open