PolitiFact: Kiggans-backed ‘Default on America Act’ would gut $2 billion from Veterans Affairs In case you missed it: Jen Kiggans has repeatedly and consistently misled Virginians about the painful impacts her vote for an extreme spending proposal would have on Virginia’s veterans – and a new report from the Kaiser Family Foundation and PolitiFact confirms her mistruths. [T]he VA represents one […]

Vulnerable House Republicans silent on Trump’s catastrophic command Last night, the twice-impeached and criminally indicted former president ordered House Republicans to force a national default during a televised CNN town hall. COLLINS: Do you think the U.S. should default if the White House does not agree to the spending cuts the Republicans are demanding? TRUMP: We might […]

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin warns a Republican-forced default will hinder ability to pay U.S. troops Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is warning if the U.S. defaults on its debt, “we won’t, in some cases, be able to pay our troops with any degree of predictability.” Not only are House Republicans threatening catastrophic default to force an […]

The House Administration Committee, chaired by vulnerable Republican Bryan Steil, is employing  a “former Trump campaign staffer reportedly involved in efforts to overturn the 2020 election,” who has been “subpoenaed by the DOJ,” according to recent reports. The staffer, Thomas Lane, has a “reported connection to the false elector scheme in Arizona came on Dec. 14, 2020, the same day […]

The DCCC released the following statement after federal prosecutors filed criminal charges against serial-liar and admitted criminal George Santos: “Voters on Long Island are more than ready to see George Santos finally be held accountable for his seemingly endless list of lies, unethical behavior, and alleged crimes,” said DCCC spokesperson Nebeyatt Betre. “House Republicans should be ashamed that they […]

Mike Garcia ranked among most vulnerable incumbents in country Reporting this week from CQ Roll Call details Mike Garcia as one of the most vulnerable House Republicans in the country, as House Democrats aggressively gear up to flip the House in 2024. Mike Garcia is a proven far-right extremist who doesn’t represent the interests of his constituents: […]

John Duarte ranked third most vulnerable incumbent Reporting this week from CQ Roll Call details how John Duarte is one of the most vulnerable House Republicans in the country. After barely winning election in 2022, House Democrats are aggressively gearing up to flip the House in 2024 and Duarte is a top target. Duarte has spent his […]

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warns U.S. will default ‘as early as June 1’ Today, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned that unless action is taken by Congress, the U.S. will default “as early as June 1.” Yellen warned in her letter, “if Congress fails to increase the debt limit, it would cause severe hardship to American families, harm our global leadership […]

The DCCC released the following statement from DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene in celebration of AANHPI Heritage Month: “During Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we celebrate the courage, sacrifice, influence, countless contributions, and achievements that the diverse cultures and communities of AANHPI people have provided and continue to provide our country. “While […]

House Republicans’ ‘Default on America Act’ makes 22% cut to Department of Veterans Affairs This week, vulnerable Republican Bryan Steil joined extreme MAGA Republicans and voted to enact disastrous cuts to services that veterans in Wisconsin depend on. According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, their plan would cut nearly 81,000 health service jobs within the VA, […]