NY State Senator James Skoufis Launches Bid for DNC Chair

New York state Sen. James Skoufis, a Democrat who has carried Republican-leaning districts in Hudson Valley for seven consecutive terms, said he knows how to get his party back to its working-class roots, its “big tent” tradition, and to winning. He tossed his hat into the open race for the next Democratic National Committee (DNC)

Raskin Vies With Nadler for Ranking Democrat Role on House Judiciary Committee

Despite running against him, Raskin expressed ‘boundless admiration’ for Nadler, whom he called a ‘friend.’ WASHINGTON—Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) announced on Dec. 2 that he’s challenging Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.) for the top Democrat spot on the House Judiciary Committee. In a Dec. 2 letter to colleagues, Raskin, currently the ranking member on the House

Trump Names Businessman Warren Stephens for US Ambassador to UK

Stephens, an advocate for capitalism, heads a financial services firm based in Arkansas that has become a global player. President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Warren Stephens, a prominent investment banker and philanthropist, to be America’s next ambassador to the United Kingdom, pending Senate confirmation. “Warren has always dreamed of serving the United States full time,”

Houston Texans Linebacker Wore ‘Free Palestine’ Cleats Featuring Hamas Propaganda During Dirty Hit on Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence

Azeez Al-Shaair is raising money for a fund that has faced scrutiny over its partnerships with Hamas-linked groups Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair wore “Free Palestine” cleats with Hamas propaganda scrawled on them during Sunday’s game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, in which the six-year veteran was ejected for delivering a dirty hit on quarterback Trevor