Andrew Solender
@andrewsolender.bsky.social
@Axios.com congressional reporter. All the news not fit to tweet
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...
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...
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:
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.
Schumer congratulates Mamdani, saying he has "worked collaboratively and productively with Mayor-elect Mamdani on a number of vital issues over the years."
"I look forward to building on that partnership," he says. Schumer didn't endorse Mamdani.
"I look forward to building on that partnership," he says. Schumer didn't endorse Mamdani.
November 5, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Schumer congratulates Mamdani, saying he has "worked collaboratively and productively with Mayor-elect Mamdani on a number of vital issues over the years."
"I look forward to building on that partnership," he says. Schumer didn't endorse Mamdani.
"I look forward to building on that partnership," he says. Schumer didn't endorse Mamdani.
Pro-Israel group Democratic Majority for Israel:
"While we congratulate Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, we urge him to prioritize fulfilling his campaign promises to bring down costs, not foreign policy issues that are unrelated to the everyday lives of most New Yorkers."
"While we congratulate Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, we urge him to prioritize fulfilling his campaign promises to bring down costs, not foreign policy issues that are unrelated to the everyday lives of most New Yorkers."
November 5, 2025 at 4:05 AM
Pro-Israel group Democratic Majority for Israel:
"While we congratulate Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, we urge him to prioritize fulfilling his campaign promises to bring down costs, not foreign policy issues that are unrelated to the everyday lives of most New Yorkers."
"While we congratulate Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, we urge him to prioritize fulfilling his campaign promises to bring down costs, not foreign policy issues that are unrelated to the everyday lives of most New Yorkers."
NEW: Justin Pearson's campaign says he raised $200,000 since launching his campaign against Rep. Steve Cohen yesterday morning.
October 10, 2025 at 1:57 AM
NEW: Justin Pearson's campaign says he raised $200,000 since launching his campaign against Rep. Steve Cohen yesterday morning.
Democratic Rep. Jared Golden: “This government shutdown is the result of hardball politics driven by the demands far-left groups are making for Democratic Party leaders to put on a show of their opposition to President Trump.”
Big break w/ Dems (from the one House Dem who supported the GOP CR).
Big break w/ Dems (from the one House Dem who supported the GOP CR).
October 1, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Democratic Rep. Jared Golden: “This government shutdown is the result of hardball politics driven by the demands far-left groups are making for Democratic Party leaders to put on a show of their opposition to President Trump.”
Big break w/ Dems (from the one House Dem who supported the GOP CR).
Big break w/ Dems (from the one House Dem who supported the GOP CR).
NEW: House Dem Whip Clark sends Speaker Johnson a letter railing against the cancellation of votes today & tmrw.
Says the resultant delay in Adelita Grijalva's swearing in "calls into question if the motive behind the delay is to further avoid the release of the Epstein files."
Says the resultant delay in Adelita Grijalva's swearing in "calls into question if the motive behind the delay is to further avoid the release of the Epstein files."
September 29, 2025 at 5:19 PM
NEW: House Dem Whip Clark sends Speaker Johnson a letter railing against the cancellation of votes today & tmrw.
Says the resultant delay in Adelita Grijalva's swearing in "calls into question if the motive behind the delay is to further avoid the release of the Epstein files."
Says the resultant delay in Adelita Grijalva's swearing in "calls into question if the motive behind the delay is to further avoid the release of the Epstein files."
NEW: Jeffries praises Eric Adams in a statement, saying he has "served courageously and authentically for decades" and that "meaningful progress has been made" during his mayoralty.
Says he will "publicly weigh in" on the mayoral race "well before the start of early voting.”
Says he will "publicly weigh in" on the mayoral race "well before the start of early voting.”
September 28, 2025 at 6:27 PM
NEW: Jeffries praises Eric Adams in a statement, saying he has "served courageously and authentically for decades" and that "meaningful progress has been made" during his mayoralty.
Says he will "publicly weigh in" on the mayoral race "well before the start of early voting.”
Says he will "publicly weigh in" on the mayoral race "well before the start of early voting.”
At least six Democrats spotted at the Charlie Kirk vigil: Tom Suozzi, Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, John Larson, Debbie Dingell, Don Davis and Chris Pappas
September 15, 2025 at 10:42 PM
At least six Democrats spotted at the Charlie Kirk vigil: Tom Suozzi, Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, John Larson, Debbie Dingell, Don Davis and Chris Pappas
Harry Jarin, primary challenger to Steny Hoyer, criticizes him for attending an AIPAC-led trip to Israel.
Jarin — who is Jewish — couches criticism in anti-Netanyahu and not anti-Israel terms, citing his own "deep ties to Israel" & comparing support for the Israeli gov to backing the Trump admin.
Jarin — who is Jewish — couches criticism in anti-Netanyahu and not anti-Israel terms, citing his own "deep ties to Israel" & comparing support for the Israeli gov to backing the Trump admin.
August 11, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Harry Jarin, primary challenger to Steny Hoyer, criticizes him for attending an AIPAC-led trip to Israel.
Jarin — who is Jewish — couches criticism in anti-Netanyahu and not anti-Israel terms, citing his own "deep ties to Israel" & comparing support for the Israeli gov to backing the Trump admin.
Jarin — who is Jewish — couches criticism in anti-Netanyahu and not anti-Israel terms, citing his own "deep ties to Israel" & comparing support for the Israeli gov to backing the Trump admin.
Source sends along this photo from House Democrats’ AIPAC-led trip to Israel.
Reps in the photo include: Pete Aguilar, Brad Schneider, Johnny Olszewski, Nellie Pou, Gil Cisneros, Laura Gillen, Tim Kennedy, Luz Rivas and Wesley Bell
Reps in the photo include: Pete Aguilar, Brad Schneider, Johnny Olszewski, Nellie Pou, Gil Cisneros, Laura Gillen, Tim Kennedy, Luz Rivas and Wesley Bell
August 8, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Source sends along this photo from House Democrats’ AIPAC-led trip to Israel.
Reps in the photo include: Pete Aguilar, Brad Schneider, Johnny Olszewski, Nellie Pou, Gil Cisneros, Laura Gillen, Tim Kennedy, Luz Rivas and Wesley Bell
Reps in the photo include: Pete Aguilar, Brad Schneider, Johnny Olszewski, Nellie Pou, Gil Cisneros, Laura Gillen, Tim Kennedy, Luz Rivas and Wesley Bell
More than a dozen House Dems 70 and older are already facing primary challengers — and there will be more where that came from.
Many will be "launching their campaigns throughout the summer and through the end of the year," @davidhogg.bsky.social tells @axios.com www.axios.com/2025/07/31/h...
Many will be "launching their campaigns throughout the summer and through the end of the year," @davidhogg.bsky.social tells @axios.com www.axios.com/2025/07/31/h...
August 1, 2025 at 2:09 AM
More than a dozen House Dems 70 and older are already facing primary challengers — and there will be more where that came from.
Many will be "launching their campaigns throughout the summer and through the end of the year," @davidhogg.bsky.social tells @axios.com www.axios.com/2025/07/31/h...
Many will be "launching their campaigns throughout the summer and through the end of the year," @davidhogg.bsky.social tells @axios.com www.axios.com/2025/07/31/h...
NEW: Rep. Jasmine Crockett jumps into the race to replace Connolly as top Democrat on the Oversight Committee.
Now a 4-person field: Crockett, Robert Garcia, Stephen Lynch and Kweisi Mfume
Now a 4-person field: Crockett, Robert Garcia, Stephen Lynch and Kweisi Mfume
June 3, 2025 at 6:16 PM
NEW: Rep. Jasmine Crockett jumps into the race to replace Connolly as top Democrat on the Oversight Committee.
Now a 4-person field: Crockett, Robert Garcia, Stephen Lynch and Kweisi Mfume
Now a 4-person field: Crockett, Robert Garcia, Stephen Lynch and Kweisi Mfume
NEW: Rep. Al Green tells colleagues he will force his own vote on his newly introduced articles of impeachment “at a time to be determined,” per a letter obtained by @axios.com
Articles here: algreen.house.gov/sites/evo-su...
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Articles here: algreen.house.gov/sites/evo-su...
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May 16, 2025 at 8:54 PM
NEW: Rep. Al Green tells colleagues he will force his own vote on his newly introduced articles of impeachment “at a time to be determined,” per a letter obtained by @axios.com
Articles here: algreen.house.gov/sites/evo-su...
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Articles here: algreen.house.gov/sites/evo-su...
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NEW: James Comer joins Mark Green in refusing Democrats' requests to authorize official CODELs to El Salvador.
"If you also wish to meet with him, you can spend your own money."
As @Axios.com reported, Jason Smith led a GOP CODEL there this week: www.axios.com/2025/04/17/h...
"If you also wish to meet with him, you can spend your own money."
As @Axios.com reported, Jason Smith led a GOP CODEL there this week: www.axios.com/2025/04/17/h...
April 18, 2025 at 8:23 PM
NEW: James Comer joins Mark Green in refusing Democrats' requests to authorize official CODELs to El Salvador.
"If you also wish to meet with him, you can spend your own money."
As @Axios.com reported, Jason Smith led a GOP CODEL there this week: www.axios.com/2025/04/17/h...
"If you also wish to meet with him, you can spend your own money."
As @Axios.com reported, Jason Smith led a GOP CODEL there this week: www.axios.com/2025/04/17/h...
NEW: Homeland Security Committee chair Mark Green says he will not authorize Ramirez's CODEL to El Salvador.
"If Democrats care so much about defending this individual, they can use their own personal credit cards—not taxpayers’ money—to virtue-signal to their radical base.”
"If Democrats care so much about defending this individual, they can use their own personal credit cards—not taxpayers’ money—to virtue-signal to their radical base.”
April 17, 2025 at 6:21 PM
NEW: Homeland Security Committee chair Mark Green says he will not authorize Ramirez's CODEL to El Salvador.
"If Democrats care so much about defending this individual, they can use their own personal credit cards—not taxpayers’ money—to virtue-signal to their radical base.”
"If Democrats care so much about defending this individual, they can use their own personal credit cards—not taxpayers’ money—to virtue-signal to their radical base.”
April 17, 2025 at 12:45 PM
NEW: Rep. Delia Ramirez is the latest House Democrat seeking to organize a CODEL to El Salvador to investigate the condition of deportees at CECOT, per a letter obtained by @axios.com www.axios.com/2025/04/16/h...
April 16, 2025 at 9:18 PM
NEW: Rep. Delia Ramirez is the latest House Democrat seeking to organize a CODEL to El Salvador to investigate the condition of deportees at CECOT, per a letter obtained by @axios.com www.axios.com/2025/04/16/h...
NEW: Jeffries, in a letter to Trump, calls for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to be "fired immediately" for the Atlantic Signal chat incident.
March 25, 2025 at 9:25 PM
NEW: Jeffries, in a letter to Trump, calls for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to be "fired immediately" for the Atlantic Signal chat incident.
NEW: The first House GOP censure resolution against Al Green is out.
Rep. Dan Newhouse's two-page measure alleges he "repeatedly violated the rules of decorum" last night.
More here: www.axios.com/2025/03/05/a...
Rep. Dan Newhouse's two-page measure alleges he "repeatedly violated the rules of decorum" last night.
More here: www.axios.com/2025/03/05/a...
March 5, 2025 at 4:19 PM
NEW: The first House GOP censure resolution against Al Green is out.
Rep. Dan Newhouse's two-page measure alleges he "repeatedly violated the rules of decorum" last night.
More here: www.axios.com/2025/03/05/a...
Rep. Dan Newhouse's two-page measure alleges he "repeatedly violated the rules of decorum" last night.
More here: www.axios.com/2025/03/05/a...