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New York Democratic Rep. Nydia Velázquez says she won’t run for reelection in 2026

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NEW YORK (AP) — New York Rep. Nydia Velázquez — a trailblazer known by the nickname “La Luchadora” or the fighter — announced Thursday that she will retire next year after more than three decades in Congress. Velázquez, 72, is the second long-serving New York Democrat to say she’ll step aside after Rep. Jerry Nadler, 78, announced in September that he’d exit at the end of his current term. Velázquez, the first Puerto Rican woman to serve in Congress, said representing the people of New York City has been the…

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ICYMI: Rep. Casar, Beto O’Rourke, TX State Reps. Collier and Talarico Speak Out Against Trump Texas Takeover

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Watch event recording HERE WASHINGTON – Tonight, Texas State Representatives and current and former Texas lawmakers joined MoveOn Political Action to discuss the chaos resulting from Texas Republicans’ extreme gerrymandering scheme and President Trump’s desperate power grab to maintain control of Congress. At the “Don’t Mess With Texas” event, speakers shared how Democrats are fighting back and the latest developments in the battle for fair maps and representation.  Said U.S. Representative Greg Casar (TX-35), “It’s really clear the harm that Trump and the Trump Republican Party are inflicting on everyday…

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The Arizona Republic: “Sen. Chris Murphy, Rep. Jasmine Crockett test 2026 midterm messages at Phoenix rally”

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WATCH the Event Livestream Getty Images HERE Phoenix, AZ – As covered in The Arizona Republic, MoveOn Political Action launched its Won’t Back Down Tour Sunday in Phoenix, bringing together activists, impacted community members, and progressive leaders to hold Republicans Juan Ciscomani (AZ-6) and Dave Schweikert (AZ-1) accountable for enabling Trump’s agenda of health care cuts and billionaire tax breaks. The kickoff rally featured Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) alongside Representatives Yassamin Ansari (AZ-6) and Jasmine Crockett (TX-30) and was emceed by Adam Mockler of MeidasTouch. The event energized Phoenix community…

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SUNDAY: GOTV Trivia Night With Shonda Rhimes, “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Private Practice” Casts, and Rep. Maxwell Frost

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RSVP and interview requests at press@moveon.org WASHINGTON, D.C. – As reported in The Hollywood Reporter, on Sunday, November 3, 2024 at 8 p.m. ET, MoveOn Political Action will host a virtual trivia night, “Code Blue: Democracy!” We will be joined by special guests Shonda Rhimes, Kate Walsh, U.S. Representative Maxwell Frost (FL-10), and cast members from hit medical TV dramas, “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Private Practice,” to remind voters that the best antidote for right-wing extremism is casting your ballot for Vice President Harris and Democrats downballot. During the event, panelists…

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Rep. Hoyer warns of ‘freezes, furloughs, layoffs’

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The spending bill to support the funding for the rest of the government is facing a 25% cut. House appropriators passed the Financial Services and General Government 2025 spending bill yesterday and it is 20% below the administration’s request and 10% below this year’s enacted levels. But Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) said the reductions, especially those to the IRS of some $ 2 billion, will have a much bigger effect than any one agency’s budget. “This bill funds every other bill you are going to consider or it funds paying…

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