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John Lee, who is running against Congressional Black Caucus chair Steven Horsford, also called the caucus “the most racist people in the world.”

Republican Rep. Clay Higgins of Louisiana offered up a mealy-mouthed nonapology on Thursday for posting a deeply racist diatribe against Haitian people on his social media account. Reporters followed him to an elevator at the Capitol, where one of them asked Higgins whether or not he “believed those things” he wrote about Haitians in a Wednesday post on X. “Those things” included claiming that Haitian people participate in “eating pets,” practice “vudu,” and come from the “nastiest country in the western hemisphere” before demanding that “All these thugs better get their mind right and their ass out of our country before January 20th.” Higgins claimed he was talking about “Haitian gangs” before saying he listened to the concerns of one congressional “colleague from Florida” and having “prayed about it, but just a few seconds,” he then took the post down.“And I hadn’t even seen it,” Higgins added. “At that point I hadn’t even seen the post. I have still not seen it. Never saw it when it was up, never saw it since it’s been down. I don’t even have Twitter on my phone, ya understand.”

Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Daniela Altimari, Mary Ellen McIntire and Niels Lesniewski A decision by national Democrats to fund a late, multimillion-dollar ad blitz in Texas and [...]The post At the Races: Expanding states of play appeared first on Roll Call.

Clay Higgins of Louisiana supposedly "prayed" about the incident before standing by his astonishing tirade.

Teamsters General President Sean O'Brien said his union would decline to endorse a presidential candidate this year, setting off a wave of criticism and commentary.

Rep. Robert Garcia has been tapped as national co-chair for the Harris-Walz campaign. Garcia made the announcement on Wednesday, Aug. 28.

12.5-mile, $378 million improvement project set to begin this month along one of Southern Nevada's most important corridors, enhancing safety for all users LAS VEGAS, Aug. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Yesterday, U. S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg headlined a ceremonial...

The are more than 100 center-left members of the New Dems who are trying to break through partisanship and solve America's biggest problems -- like keeping communities safe.

The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) on Monday announced a slate of 26 Republican candidates as part of its “Young Gun” program, which highlights non-incumbent candidates and challengers in competitive districts. The initial list of 2024 candidates includes 24 Republicans who are either challenging incumbent Democrats or seeking a seat that a Democrat is vacating, [...]

Biden will have an opportunity to make a case for his legacy — sweeping domestic legislation, renewal of alliances abroad, defense of democracy — on Wednesday night when he delivers an Oval Office address.

President Biden will have an opportunity to make a case for his legacy when he delivers an Oval Office address about his decision to bow out of the race and “what lies ahead.”

WASHINGTON — Even though President Joe Biden won’t be on the ballot i n November, voters still will be weighing his legacy. As Vice President Kamala Harris moves to take his place as the Democratic standard-bearer, Biden’s accomplishments remain very much at risk should Republican Donald Trump prevail. How Biden’s single term and his decision [...]The post Biden Will Make a Case for His Legacy – and for Harris to Continue It – in His Oval Office Address appeared first on GV Wire.

Even though President Joe Biden won’t be on the ballot in November, voters will still be weighing his legacy

Vice President Kamala Harris and her allies quickly leaped into action Sunday, spending hours calling Democratic leaders, donors and officials who may end up on the shortlist to become her running mate.

A number of Democratic lawmakers, governors and past leaders were quick to rally behind Vice President Harris as she pursues the Democratic Party's presidential nomination following President Biden's withdrawal from the race. Shortly after dropping out of the presidential race, Biden endorsed Harris as his successor, stating it is "time to come together and beat" [...]

The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) is backing Vice President Harris as President Biden’s replacement after the president announced his decision to withdraw from the race on Sunday. The CBC political action committee (CBCPAC) released a statement Sunday on behalf of caucus Chair Steven Horsford (D-Nev.) and CBCPAC Chair Gregory Meeks (D-N.Y.). “The Congressional Black Caucus [...]

The president canceled all events after testing positive for COVID-19 and headed to his home in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, the White House said.

By AAMER MADHANI, Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 while traveling Wednesday in Las Vegas and is experiencing “mild symptoms” from the infection, the White House said. Press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Biden will fly to his home in Delaware, where he will “self-isolate and will continue to carry out all of his duties fully during that time.” The news had first been shared by Unidos US President and CEO Janet Murguía, who told guests at the group’s convention in Las Vegas that president had sent his regrets and could not appear because [...]

Rep. Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., left, talks with President Joe Biden after the State of the Union address in the House chamber on March 7.

President Joe Biden visits Mario's Westside Market grocery store alongside Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nev., in Las Vegas on Tuesday.