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Scoop: Some Democrats are plotting to disrupt Trump's speech to Congress
Lawmakers are discussing walkouts, props and color coordination among other forms of in-the-room demonstration.
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NEW: Dems discussing a wide range of tactics to protest Trump's address inside the chamber, sources tell
@axios.com
Some ideas floated:
- Walking out over certain lines
- Holding up constitutions, eggs/egg cartons, hand clappers, signs etc.
www.axios.com/2025/03/04/t...
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Some ideas floated:
- Walking out over certain lines
- Holding up constitutions, eggs/egg cartons, hand clappers, signs etc.
www.axios.com/2025/03/04/t...
NEW: A group of Democratic veterans is doubling down on their call for service members not to obey unlawful orders despite Trump's threats.
"No threat, intimidation, or call for violence will deter us from that sacred obligation," they say. "Don’t Give Up the Ship!” www.axios.com/2025/11/20/t...
"No threat, intimidation, or call for violence will deter us from that sacred obligation," they say. "Don’t Give Up the Ship!” www.axios.com/2025/11/20/t...
November 20, 2025 at 6:27 PM
NEW: A group of Democratic veterans is doubling down on their call for service members not to obey unlawful orders despite Trump's threats.
"No threat, intimidation, or call for violence will deter us from that sacred obligation," they say. "Don’t Give Up the Ship!” www.axios.com/2025/11/20/t...
"No threat, intimidation, or call for violence will deter us from that sacred obligation," they say. "Don’t Give Up the Ship!” www.axios.com/2025/11/20/t...
NEW: Rep. Don Beyer is circulating a bill to raise the threshold for censure.
He’s eyeing a 60% threshold, but some want to go even higher.
Speaker Johnson told @axios.com he is “open” to this idea after a week filled w/ censures.
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He’s eyeing a 60% threshold, but some want to go even higher.
Speaker Johnson told @axios.com he is “open” to this idea after a week filled w/ censures.
www.axios.com/2025/11/20/h...
Scoop: Exasperated House members want to make it harder to censure each other
"I am in camp 'shut this sh*t down,'" said one House Democrat.
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November 20, 2025 at 12:38 PM
NEW: Rep. Don Beyer is circulating a bill to raise the threshold for censure.
He’s eyeing a 60% threshold, but some want to go even higher.
Speaker Johnson told @axios.com he is “open” to this idea after a week filled w/ censures.
www.axios.com/2025/11/20/h...
He’s eyeing a 60% threshold, but some want to go even higher.
Speaker Johnson told @axios.com he is “open” to this idea after a week filled w/ censures.
www.axios.com/2025/11/20/h...
NEW: More NY House Dem primaries coming
- Espaillat challenge "likely," per consultant
- Latimer expects a DSA challenger
- Nadler on a Lander-Goldman matchup: "Brad Lander will win." (He then walked it back)
- Justice Dems: "Expect more news"
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- Espaillat challenge "likely," per consultant
- Latimer expects a DSA challenger
- Nadler on a Lander-Goldman matchup: "Brad Lander will win." (He then walked it back)
- Justice Dems: "Expect more news"
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"People are pissed": The "Mamdani revolution" is coming for congressional Democrats
"Anybody who doesn't take the dynamic seriously does so at their peril," said one House Democrat. "I think it's going to be a bloodbath."
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November 20, 2025 at 1:16 AM
NEW: More NY House Dem primaries coming
- Espaillat challenge "likely," per consultant
- Latimer expects a DSA challenger
- Nadler on a Lander-Goldman matchup: "Brad Lander will win." (He then walked it back)
- Justice Dems: "Expect more news"
@axios.com www.axios.com/2025/11/20/m...
- Espaillat challenge "likely," per consultant
- Latimer expects a DSA challenger
- Nadler on a Lander-Goldman matchup: "Brad Lander will win." (He then walked it back)
- Justice Dems: "Expect more news"
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Jeffries says Jamal Khashoggi "wasn't mentioned in the conversations that I was a part of throughout the meeting" with MBS
November 19, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Jeffries says Jamal Khashoggi "wasn't mentioned in the conversations that I was a part of throughout the meeting" with MBS
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SCOOP: Mario Díaz-Balart, a top House GOP appropriator, tried to add guardrails against pocket rescissions to an appropriations bill — something Democrats have been wanting for months
But then Russ Vought intervened, and Díaz-Balart quietly got rid of the provision
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But then Russ Vought intervened, and Díaz-Balart quietly got rid of the provision
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A Top Republican Wanted to Reclaim Congress’ Spending Authority. The White House Stopped Him.
Rep. Mario Díaz-Balart, a top appropriator, tried to add guardrails from ‘pocket rescissions’ in an appropriations bill. But then Office of Management Budget Director Russ Vought talked to him.
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November 19, 2025 at 2:05 PM
SCOOP: Mario Díaz-Balart, a top House GOP appropriator, tried to add guardrails against pocket rescissions to an appropriations bill — something Democrats have been wanting for months
But then Russ Vought intervened, and Díaz-Balart quietly got rid of the provision
www.notus.org/congress/mar...
But then Russ Vought intervened, and Díaz-Balart quietly got rid of the provision
www.notus.org/congress/mar...
NEW: Progressive Caucus members discussing a retaliatory measure against Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez for her efforts to rebuke Rep. Chuy García, @axios.com has learned.
The measure would accuse MGP of violating her no corporate PAC pledge, sources tell me. www.axios.com/2025/11/18/m...
The measure would accuse MGP of violating her no corporate PAC pledge, sources tell me. www.axios.com/2025/11/18/m...
Scoop: House Democrats' infighting is poised to get even worse
Progressive Caucus members are privately discussing a retaliatory measure against Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez.
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November 18, 2025 at 3:33 AM
NEW: Progressive Caucus members discussing a retaliatory measure against Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez for her efforts to rebuke Rep. Chuy García, @axios.com has learned.
The measure would accuse MGP of violating her no corporate PAC pledge, sources tell me. www.axios.com/2025/11/18/m...
The measure would accuse MGP of violating her no corporate PAC pledge, sources tell me. www.axios.com/2025/11/18/m...
NEW: I asked @aoc.bsky.social about Chi Ossé filing paperwork to run against Hakeem Jeffries.
“I certainly don't think a primary challenge to the leader is a good idea right now,” she told @axios.com www.axios.com/2025/11/18/a...
“I certainly don't think a primary challenge to the leader is a good idea right now,” she told @axios.com www.axios.com/2025/11/18/a...
Exclusive: AOC says Chi Ossé primary challenge against Jeffries not a "good idea"
Ocasio-Cortez is one of several prominent progressives breaking with the 27-year-old DSA member.
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November 18, 2025 at 3:01 AM
NEW: I asked @aoc.bsky.social about Chi Ossé filing paperwork to run against Hakeem Jeffries.
“I certainly don't think a primary challenge to the leader is a good idea right now,” she told @axios.com www.axios.com/2025/11/18/a...
“I certainly don't think a primary challenge to the leader is a good idea right now,” she told @axios.com www.axios.com/2025/11/18/a...
García's office, meanwhile, is sending out these talking points:
"At a time when Democrats should be unified, the motion creates distraction and divisiveness among Democrats."
"This motion is a ploy that our opponents will use for their own gain."
www.axios.com/2025/11/17/m...
"At a time when Democrats should be unified, the motion creates distraction and divisiveness among Democrats."
"This motion is a ploy that our opponents will use for their own gain."
www.axios.com/2025/11/17/m...
November 17, 2025 at 9:58 PM
García's office, meanwhile, is sending out these talking points:
"At a time when Democrats should be unified, the motion creates distraction and divisiveness among Democrats."
"This motion is a ploy that our opponents will use for their own gain."
www.axios.com/2025/11/17/m...
"At a time when Democrats should be unified, the motion creates distraction and divisiveness among Democrats."
"This motion is a ploy that our opponents will use for their own gain."
www.axios.com/2025/11/17/m...
Marie Gluesenkamp Perez's motion against Chuy García is probably going to pass.
Rs have no incentive to vote w/ Dems to table. Reps. Golden & Landsman signaled they agree w/ MGP.
A House Dem told @axios.com there could be a "jailbreak" on the vote tonight. www.axios.com/2025/11/17/m...
Rs have no incentive to vote w/ Dems to table. Reps. Golden & Landsman signaled they agree w/ MGP.
A House Dem told @axios.com there could be a "jailbreak" on the vote tonight. www.axios.com/2025/11/17/m...
House Democrats face internal conflict over "incredibly stupid" forced vote
Lawmakers are "very pissed" about the vote to denounce Chuy Garcia, one senior House Democrat said.
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November 17, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Marie Gluesenkamp Perez's motion against Chuy García is probably going to pass.
Rs have no incentive to vote w/ Dems to table. Reps. Golden & Landsman signaled they agree w/ MGP.
A House Dem told @axios.com there could be a "jailbreak" on the vote tonight. www.axios.com/2025/11/17/m...
Rs have no incentive to vote w/ Dems to table. Reps. Golden & Landsman signaled they agree w/ MGP.
A House Dem told @axios.com there could be a "jailbreak" on the vote tonight. www.axios.com/2025/11/17/m...
Jeffries dismissed @axios.com's inquiry about Ossé in Oct, responding: "You know that's not a serious question based on everything coming out of Brooklyn."
Asked last week if he had a comment on Ossé inching closer to a run, he said: "No." www.axios.com/2025/10/24/h...
Asked last week if he had a comment on Ossé inching closer to a run, he said: "No." www.axios.com/2025/10/24/h...
NEW: Chi Ossé files w/ FEC to challenge Jeffries.
"The Democratic Party's leadership is not only failing to effectively fight back against Donald Trump, they have also failed to deliver a vision that we can all believe in," he said.
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"The Democratic Party's leadership is not only failing to effectively fight back against Donald Trump, they have also failed to deliver a vision that we can all believe in," he said.
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Chi Ossé files paperwork to challenge Hakeem Jeffries from the left
The NYC City Council member said in a statement that Democratic leadership is "failing to effectively fight back against Donald Trump."
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November 17, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Jeffries dismissed @axios.com's inquiry about Ossé in Oct, responding: "You know that's not a serious question based on everything coming out of Brooklyn."
Asked last week if he had a comment on Ossé inching closer to a run, he said: "No." www.axios.com/2025/10/24/h...
Asked last week if he had a comment on Ossé inching closer to a run, he said: "No." www.axios.com/2025/10/24/h...
NEW: Chi Ossé files w/ FEC to challenge Jeffries.
"The Democratic Party's leadership is not only failing to effectively fight back against Donald Trump, they have also failed to deliver a vision that we can all believe in," he said.
@axios.com www.axios.com/2025/11/17/h...
"The Democratic Party's leadership is not only failing to effectively fight back against Donald Trump, they have also failed to deliver a vision that we can all believe in," he said.
@axios.com www.axios.com/2025/11/17/h...
Chi Ossé files paperwork to challenge Hakeem Jeffries from the left
The NYC City Council member said in a statement that Democratic leadership is "failing to effectively fight back against Donald Trump."
www.axios.com
November 17, 2025 at 5:21 PM
NEW: Chi Ossé files w/ FEC to challenge Jeffries.
"The Democratic Party's leadership is not only failing to effectively fight back against Donald Trump, they have also failed to deliver a vision that we can all believe in," he said.
@axios.com www.axios.com/2025/11/17/h...
"The Democratic Party's leadership is not only failing to effectively fight back against Donald Trump, they have also failed to deliver a vision that we can all believe in," he said.
@axios.com www.axios.com/2025/11/17/h...
More House Democrats in here saying Schumer's resignation should at least be on the table, including Reps. Pramila Jayapal, Chuy Garcia, Yassamin Ansari, and Jimmy Gomez, Ayanna Pressley and Maxine Dexter.
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Scoop: More House Democrats call for Chuck Schumer to resign over shutdown deal
"People are frustrated," said one House Democrat. "A constant theme is: 'We need something different.'"
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November 14, 2025 at 3:23 AM
More House Democrats in here saying Schumer's resignation should at least be on the table, including Reps. Pramila Jayapal, Chuy Garcia, Yassamin Ansari, and Jimmy Gomez, Ayanna Pressley and Maxine Dexter.
@axios.com
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Here's the text of Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez's resolution of disapproval against Rep. Chuy Garcia.
More details here: www.axios.com/2025/11/13/h...
More details here: www.axios.com/2025/11/13/h...
November 13, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Here's the text of Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez's resolution of disapproval against Rep. Chuy Garcia.
More details here: www.axios.com/2025/11/13/h...
More details here: www.axios.com/2025/11/13/h...
And another: Rep. Sylvia Garcia.
“If I were a senator, I would be asking Senator Schumer to step down as minority leader. He's simply cannot meet this moment,” she says.
Full statement:
“If I were a senator, I would be asking Senator Schumer to step down as minority leader. He's simply cannot meet this moment,” she says.
Full statement:
November 11, 2025 at 4:03 AM
And another: Rep. Sylvia Garcia.
“If I were a senator, I would be asking Senator Schumer to step down as minority leader. He's simply cannot meet this moment,” she says.
Full statement:
“If I were a senator, I would be asking Senator Schumer to step down as minority leader. He's simply cannot meet this moment,” she says.
Full statement:
Add a new name to the list of House Democrats calling for Schumer to resign: Rep. Veronica Escobar tells @axios.com he "should not" remain as leader.
She joins:
Glenn Ivey
Ro Khanna
Delia Ramirez
Seth Moulton
Shri Thanedar
Rashida Tlaib
Mike Levin www.axios.com/2025/11/10/s...
She joins:
Glenn Ivey
Ro Khanna
Delia Ramirez
Seth Moulton
Shri Thanedar
Rashida Tlaib
Mike Levin www.axios.com/2025/11/10/s...
Chuck Schumer faces mounting calls from Democrats to resign as Senate leader
A half dozen House Democrats called for the Senate leader to step aside this week.
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November 11, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Add a new name to the list of House Democrats calling for Schumer to resign: Rep. Veronica Escobar tells @axios.com he "should not" remain as leader.
She joins:
Glenn Ivey
Ro Khanna
Delia Ramirez
Seth Moulton
Shri Thanedar
Rashida Tlaib
Mike Levin www.axios.com/2025/11/10/s...
She joins:
Glenn Ivey
Ro Khanna
Delia Ramirez
Seth Moulton
Shri Thanedar
Rashida Tlaib
Mike Levin www.axios.com/2025/11/10/s...
House Dems' caucus call today was full of anger, three sources tell @axios.com
Stansbury: "People are f**king pissed."
Jayapal said Schumer either "can't control his caucus" or he "gave his blessing to the deal."
Susie Lee pushed back.
More here: www.axios.com/2025/11/10/d...
Stansbury: "People are f**king pissed."
Jayapal said Schumer either "can't control his caucus" or he "gave his blessing to the deal."
Susie Lee pushed back.
More here: www.axios.com/2025/11/10/d...
"People are f**king pissed": Democrats' shutdown civil war spills out in private call
Nearly "everyone was strongly against" the deal, a House Democrat told Axios.
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November 10, 2025 at 10:32 PM
House Dems' caucus call today was full of anger, three sources tell @axios.com
Stansbury: "People are f**king pissed."
Jayapal said Schumer either "can't control his caucus" or he "gave his blessing to the deal."
Susie Lee pushed back.
More here: www.axios.com/2025/11/10/d...
Stansbury: "People are f**king pissed."
Jayapal said Schumer either "can't control his caucus" or he "gave his blessing to the deal."
Susie Lee pushed back.
More here: www.axios.com/2025/11/10/d...
Angus King III, son of Sen. Angus King who is running for Maine governor, signals support for the shutdown deal his father helped broker.
"A shutdown didn't fix any problem, it just made others worse," he says.
"A shutdown didn't fix any problem, it just made others worse," he says.
November 10, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Angus King III, son of Sen. Angus King who is running for Maine governor, signals support for the shutdown deal his father helped broker.
"A shutdown didn't fix any problem, it just made others worse," he says.
"A shutdown didn't fix any problem, it just made others worse," he says.
NEW: Democratic Rep. Jared Golden's office signals he is a yes on the Senate CR despite widespread opposition from his party.
His "position on using a government shutdown as a legislative strategy has been clear and has not changed," his spokesperson says.
His "position on using a government shutdown as a legislative strategy has been clear and has not changed," his spokesperson says.
November 10, 2025 at 8:25 PM
NEW: Democratic Rep. Jared Golden's office signals he is a yes on the Senate CR despite widespread opposition from his party.
His "position on using a government shutdown as a legislative strategy has been clear and has not changed," his spokesperson says.
His "position on using a government shutdown as a legislative strategy has been clear and has not changed," his spokesperson says.
Jeffries, on a call with the House Democratic caucus, is urging members to keep the focus of the shutdown fight on health care, not "a few individuals in the Senate," per three lawmakers on the call.
November 10, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Jeffries, on a call with the House Democratic caucus, is urging members to keep the focus of the shutdown fight on health care, not "a few individuals in the Senate," per three lawmakers on the call.
Jeffries: "I'm not gonna explain what a handful of Senate Democrats have decided to do. That's their explanation to offer to the American people."
A good window into how Jeffries is framing this:
In response to a question about the 8 Senate Dems who voted to advance the deal, he said in part "the overwhelming majority of Senate Democrats, led by Chuck Schumer, have waged a valiant fight over the last seven weeks."
In response to a question about the 8 Senate Dems who voted to advance the deal, he said in part "the overwhelming majority of Senate Democrats, led by Chuck Schumer, have waged a valiant fight over the last seven weeks."
Jeffries, asked if he thinks Schumer is effective and should keep his job: "Yes and yes."
November 10, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Jeffries: "I'm not gonna explain what a handful of Senate Democrats have decided to do. That's their explanation to offer to the American people."
A good window into how Jeffries is framing this:
In response to a question about the 8 Senate Dems who voted to advance the deal, he said in part "the overwhelming majority of Senate Democrats, led by Chuck Schumer, have waged a valiant fight over the last seven weeks."
In response to a question about the 8 Senate Dems who voted to advance the deal, he said in part "the overwhelming majority of Senate Democrats, led by Chuck Schumer, have waged a valiant fight over the last seven weeks."
Jeffries, asked if he thinks Schumer is effective and should keep his job: "Yes and yes."
November 10, 2025 at 5:25 PM
A good window into how Jeffries is framing this:
In response to a question about the 8 Senate Dems who voted to advance the deal, he said in part "the overwhelming majority of Senate Democrats, led by Chuck Schumer, have waged a valiant fight over the last seven weeks."
In response to a question about the 8 Senate Dems who voted to advance the deal, he said in part "the overwhelming majority of Senate Democrats, led by Chuck Schumer, have waged a valiant fight over the last seven weeks."
Jeffries, asked if he thinks Schumer is effective and should keep his job: "Yes and yes."
November 10, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Jeffries, asked if he thinks Schumer is effective and should keep his job: "Yes and yes."
NEW: House Dems — left and center — are furious about the Senate deal.
"People are pissed," one told @axios.com
Another said there is "near universal frustration."
There's renewed chatter about backing Senate primary challengers — incl. against Schumer. www.axios.com/2025/11/10/d...
"People are pissed," one told @axios.com
Another said there is "near universal frustration."
There's renewed chatter about backing Senate primary challengers — incl. against Schumer. www.axios.com/2025/11/10/d...
Democrats go ballistic over Senate shutdown deal: "People need healthcare, damn it"
One House Democrat told Axios there is "near universal frustration."
www.axios.com
November 10, 2025 at 12:15 PM
NEW: House Dems — left and center — are furious about the Senate deal.
"People are pissed," one told @axios.com
Another said there is "near universal frustration."
There's renewed chatter about backing Senate primary challengers — incl. against Schumer. www.axios.com/2025/11/10/d...
"People are pissed," one told @axios.com
Another said there is "near universal frustration."
There's renewed chatter about backing Senate primary challengers — incl. against Schumer. www.axios.com/2025/11/10/d...
Reposted by Andrew Solender
NEW: Republicans went all in on anti-trans messaging for the 2025 election, inspired by Trump’s “Kamala is for they/them” ad
It didn’t work — and now Republicans are trying to figure out why
Democrats, meanwhile, learned how to respond to this messaging
www.notus.org/2025-electio...
It didn’t work — and now Republicans are trying to figure out why
Democrats, meanwhile, learned how to respond to this messaging
www.notus.org/2025-electio...
Republicans’ Anti-Transgender Attacks Didn’t Work This Election. They Still Want to Use the Playbook in 2026.
Republicans had a host of different reasons why the ads didn’t work this time, but there are no plans to stop using the issue next cycle. Democrats say they’re ready.
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November 7, 2025 at 3:13 PM
NEW: Republicans went all in on anti-trans messaging for the 2025 election, inspired by Trump’s “Kamala is for they/them” ad
It didn’t work — and now Republicans are trying to figure out why
Democrats, meanwhile, learned how to respond to this messaging
www.notus.org/2025-electio...
It didn’t work — and now Republicans are trying to figure out why
Democrats, meanwhile, learned how to respond to this messaging
www.notus.org/2025-electio...
NEW: Keep an eye on Steny Hoyer, sources tell @axios.com
The 86-year-old former House majority leader “will” retire, one senior House Democrat predicted.
Another lawmaker said he “has been looking for a replacement” to endorse for his seat.
More here: www.axios.com/2025/11/07/n...
The 86-year-old former House majority leader “will” retire, one senior House Democrat predicted.
Another lawmaker said he “has been looking for a replacement” to endorse for his seat.
More here: www.axios.com/2025/11/07/n...
"Follow her example": Pelosi's retirement reignites Democrats' generational warfare
Several House Democrats said they expect Pelosi's former No. 2, Steny Hoyer, to retire next.
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November 7, 2025 at 3:02 AM
NEW: Keep an eye on Steny Hoyer, sources tell @axios.com
The 86-year-old former House majority leader “will” retire, one senior House Democrat predicted.
Another lawmaker said he “has been looking for a replacement” to endorse for his seat.
More here: www.axios.com/2025/11/07/n...
The 86-year-old former House majority leader “will” retire, one senior House Democrat predicted.
Another lawmaker said he “has been looking for a replacement” to endorse for his seat.
More here: www.axios.com/2025/11/07/n...