American politician (born 1965)
Biden Labor Department Finalizes Pro-Worker Rules on Overtime, Retirement Savings
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Jayapal, Sanders, and Khanna Say US Housing Crisis Must Be 'At the Top of Our Agenda'
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Taking Page From 'Trump Playbook,' Biden Weighs Order to Bar Asylum-Seekers: U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal said she was "extremely disappointed to see the ...
commondreams.org/news/biden-asylum-trump-playbook
Campaigners Beat 'Greedy' Insurance Giants Exploiting Medicare Advantage: "The private insurance industry is used to getting its way, but this year we ...
commondreams.org/news/medicare-advantage-plans
To Unrig Economy, Dems Propose Raising Taxes on Wealth Over $50 Million: "The Ultra-Millionaire Tax is a critically needed policy that would ensure that the ...
commondreams.org/news/ultra-millionaire-tax
Progressives call on Federal Reserve to lower interest rates: Nearly two dozen progressive Democrats from the House and Senate called on the Federal Reserve to ...
thehill.com/business/4539740-progressives-call-on-federal-reserve-to-lower-interest-rates/
New CDC Data Reveals 'National Embarrassment' of For-Profit Healthcare: "Our leaders must act to kick insurance companies to the curb and enact Medicare for ...
commondreams.org/news/medicare-for-all-2667571173
Jayapal says Harris calling for 6-week cease-fire ‘important,’ calls to ‘back it up with policy shift’
thehill.com/homenews/house/4505608-jayapal-says-harris-calling-for-6-week-cease-fire-important-calls-to-back-it-up-with-policy-shift/
Progressives defend Cuba trip as 'productive' amid GOP backlash: Cuban-American lawmakers said they were "offended" after Reps. Pramila Jayapal and ...
politico.com/news/2024/03/01/criticism-of-progressives-quiet-cuba-trip-meritless-lawmakers-say-00144535
Progressive Democrats travel to Cuba: Two prominent progressive lawmakers traveled to Cuba during the House’s recess last week. Congressional Progressive Caucus ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4495172-progressive-democrats-travel-to-cuba/
Jayapal: Any Biden action restricting migrants seeking asylum would be ‘extremely disappointing mistake’
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What Progressives Need to Hear From Biden Tonight: Rep. Pramila Jayapal remains optimistic but says young, progressive voters need to feel heard.
slate.com/news-and-politics/2024/03/pramila-jayapal-state-of-the-union-preview-joe-biden-progressives.html
Jayapal blasts Johnson, House GOP for lack of action: ‘Same menu, different waiter’
thehill.com/homenews/house/4474970-jayapal-blasts-johnson-house-gop-for-lack-of-action-same-menu-different-waiter/
What were members of the U.S. Congressional Progressive Caucus doing in Havana?: A group of members of the Congressional Progressive Caucus went to Cuba on a ...
miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/world/americas/cuba/article285990651.html
US Progressives Decry Pakistani Military's Election Meddling: "We have a special responsibility to ensure that, going forward, our security cooperation is ...
commondreams.org/news/pakistan-elections-2667283186
War in Gaza divides Seattle’s Jayapal, Smith on strategy, politics: Reps. Pramila Jayapal and Adam Smith both represent Seattle, but their differences on the war ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/war-in-gaza-divides-seattles-jayapal-smith-on-strategy-politics/
‘Irresponsible and Unacceptable’ – US Congress Members Demand Full Funding of UNRWA
palestinechronicle.com/irresponsible-and-unacceptable-us-congress-members-demand-full-funding-of-unrwa/
Jayapal: Border deal would force many migrants unable to seek asylum ‘back to certain death’
thehill.com/homenews/house/4448514-jayapal-border-deal-migrants-unable-to-seek-asylum-certain-death/
Jayapal: US-led strikes on Yemen ‘an unacceptable violation’ of Constitution: Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) criticized U.S.-led strikes on Yemen on Thursday ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4404709-jayapal-strikes-yemen-violation-constitution/
Progressive Democrat has ‘serious concerns’ about Biden’s ‘heavy-handed’ border policies
thehill.com/homenews/house/4404489-progressive-democrat-has-serious-concerns-about-bidens-heavy-handed-border-policies/
Jayapal: Comments about Hamas sexual assaults ‘not intended to minimize rape’: Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) is seeking to play clean up over comments she made ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4343892-jayapal-hamas-rape-israel/
Trump’s ‘dehumanising and fascist rhetoric’ denounced by top progressive: Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal decries ‘horrific’ language after ex-president says ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2023/dec/18/trump-immigrants-rally-congress-reaction-pramila-jayapal
Liz Cheney says she was disgusted by school leaders’ testimony to Congress on antisemitism
cnn.com/2023/12/07/politics/liz-cheney-university-presidents-antisemitism-congress-cnntv/
Democrats need to stand firm on foreign aid and immigration, Rep. Jayapal says: "I think we need to put our foot down," she said.
politico.com/news/2023/12/03/democrats-immigration-pramila-jayapal-00129781
Jayapal calls for Middle East coalition to bring peace in Gaza, take out Hamas: Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) on Sunday called for a coalition including the ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4339869-jayapal-coalition-peace-gaza-israel-hamas/
Rep. Pramila Jayapal stands by call for ceasefire in Gaza as fighting resumes: Progressive Caucus Chair Pramila Japayal said Sunday she believes a ceasefire in ...
cnn.com/2023/12/03/politics/rep-pramila-jayapal-argues-ceasefire-in-gaza-is-realistic-as-fighting-resumes/
Jayapal ‘couldn’t agree more’ with Chip Roy about GOP majority: Democratic Rep. Pramila Jayapal (Wash.) took a rare stance on Wednesday, saying she “couldn’t ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4311761-jayapal-couldnt-agree-more-with-chip-roy-about-gop-majority/
Jayapal: 2024 election ‘in great trouble’ for Biden after new polling: Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) said on Sunday the 2024 election is in “great trouble” for ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4295045-jayapal-2024-election-in-great-trouble-for-biden-after-new-polling/
Democratic Rep. Rashida Tlaib teared up as she defended herself against House censure move over Israel criticism.
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Quick Glance: Rashida Tlaib Censured for Israel Remarks
- The sole Palestinian-American politician in the US Congress was censured for her comments about Israel.
- The House of Representatives voted 234 to 188 in favor of censuring Rashida Tlaib.
- Rashida Tlaib, a Democrat from Michigan, was accused of promoting 'false narratives' about Hamas's attack on Israel.
- Republicans and 22 Democrats voted for the censure of Ms. Tlaib.
Rep. Pramila Jayapal’s Sister Susheela Announces Run for Congress: She vowed to stand up to “the Republican majority beholden to extremist ideologues attacking ...
thedailybeast.com/rep-pramila-jayapals-sister-susheela-announces-run-for-congress
Familiar names jump into 2024 congressional races: Former Maryland Republican gubernatorial nominee Dan Cox is running for the House.
axios.com/2023/11/01/2024-congressional-races-dan-cox-meijer-jayapal
Rep. Pramila Jayapal Calls Out U.S. Double Standard With Ukraine And Gaza: "We are losing credibility," the Washington Democrat said as the American government ...
huffpost.com/entry/pramila-jayapal-israel-gaza-palestine_n_653e9a54e4b0ae2dc0b3f873
‘I really don't see what he is doing’: Jayapal baffled by Phillips' White House bid
politico.com/news/2023/10/29/jayapal-baffled-dean-phillips-white-house-bid-00124125
This is the first vote since Rep. Mike Johnson was sworn in as speaker.
Quick Glance: The Role of Speaker Mike Johnson's Religious Views in Politics
- Newly elected House Speaker Mike Johnson, currently serving his fourth term in Congress, is gaining attention for his strong religious views and how they shape his political decisions.
- During a recent interview on Fox News, Johnson was asked by a member of the media about his thoughts on various topics.
- House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries criticized Johnson for his extreme anti-abortion stance.
- Kelley Robinson, President of the Human Rights Campaign, described Johnson as the most anti-equality Speaker in the U.S. in a statement to ABC News.
U.S. Rep. Jayapal asks Biden to ensure Israel protects ‘innocent civilian lives’ in Gaza
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/u-s-rep-jayapal-asks-biden-to-ensure-israel-protects-innocent-civilian-lives-in-gaza/
'We Held the Line and Won': House Approves Stop-Gap Spending Bill With No Budget Cuts
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Markey, Jayapal Lead Call for Biden to Include 'AI Bill of Rights' in Executive Order
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Biden to 'Join the Picket Line and Stand in Solidarity' With Striking Autoworkers
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Quick Glance: Trump pretends to support workers amid UAW strike
- The former president is undeniably trying to impress Michigan workers.
- Trump repeatedly boasted about his extensive infrastructure plans, promoting one infrastructure week after another.
- Trump successfully passed a significant legislation: $1.5 trillion in tax cuts that primarily benefited the wealthy and corporations, while providing minimal benefits to workers like the UAW members on strike.
- When it comes to unions, Trump doesn't genuinely support them - what he supports is union members supporting him.
Jayapal slams GOP over looming government shutdown: ‘Republicans cannot govern’
thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/4215420-jayapal-slams-gop-over-looming-government-shutdown-republicans-cannot-govern/
Gaetz Courting Democrats To Oust McCarthy As Speaker—And Some Say They’ll Back The Effort, Report Says
forbes.com/sites/saradorn/2023/09/29/gaetz-courting-democrats-to-oust-mccarthy-as-speaker-and-some-say-theyll-back-the-effort-report-says/
‘Life and death situations’: Lawmakers battle Wall Street over health care: Bankruptcies at private equity-owned businesses are on track to reach decade highs — ...
politico.com/news/2023/09/10/lawmakers-battle-wall-street-over-health-care-00113626
Republican Kevin McCarthy becomes first US Congressional Speaker to be impeached: "Let Republicans [...] wallow in their pigsty of incompetence and ...
brusselstimes.com/news-contents/world/720928/republican-kevin-mccarthy-becomes-first-us-congressional-speaker-to-be-impeached
Sen – Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Rep: Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) are asking regulators to evaluate the insurance giant's growing consolidation.
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Warren, Jayapal Call on FDA to Clear Patent Hurdles for Generic Drugs: Senator Elizabeth Warren and Representative Pramila Jayapal called on the top US drug ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-08-29/lawmakers-warren-jayapal-call-on-fda-to-clear-patent-hurdles-for-generics
Progressives’ Radical Dream Policies Don’t Even Exist: Unserious skeleton bills like “Medicare for All” imagine a fantasy America of massive government ...
thedailybeast.com/progressives-radical-dream-policies-dont-even-exist
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U.S. Rep. Jayapal spends over $45k on security, including fence: U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal reported using $45,000 in campaign donations on home security ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/u-s-rep-jayapal-spends-over-45k-on-security-including-fence-at-seattle-home/
GOP Seizes on Pramila Jayapal’s Israel Misstep to Split Democrats: Pramila Jayapal stepped in it when she called Israel a "racist state." And even though she ...
thedailybeast.com/gop-seizes-on-pramila-jayapals-israel-misstep-to-split-democrats
Quick Glance: House Passes Resolution in Support of Israel after Jayapal's Remarks
- House passes resolution affirming support for Israel in response to Jayapal's controversial statements.
- Democrats: Ally or give in to anti-Semitic radicals?
- Jayapal votes for pro-Israel resolution.
- Vote follows Israeli President's visit to the White House and looks ahead to his address to Congress.
McCarthy: Democrats need to ‘do something’ about antisemitic remarks: Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) on Monday called on Democrats to “do something” about ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4102090-mccarthy-democrats-need-to-do-something-about-antisemitic-remarks/
As Democrats Line Up Behind Israel’s Right-Wing Government, One Progressive Candidate Says He Is Unafraid of AIPAC
theintercept.com/2023/07/18/israel-aipac-democrats-texas-pervez-agwan/
Wages are finally rising faster than inflation: It follows a long period in which averaging purchasing power was falling.
axios.com/2023/07/12/real-wage-gains-inflation
Quick Glance: US Inflation Rises at Slowest Pace in Two Years
- Inflation rose 3% in June compared to the previous year, according to data, down from 4% in May.
- Inflation has significantly decreased from its peak of over 9% in June 2022, and the latest reading represents the slowest pace since March 2021.
- The increase in US inflation in June was driven by higher housing costs, as reported by the Labor Department.
- The figures highlight the relatively fast progress the US has made in controlling price increases, especially compared to the UK, where inflation reached 8.7% in May despite multiple interest rate hikes.
Israeli leader’s visit sparks internal Democratic fight: The scheduled appearance of a top Israeli leader on Capitol Hill this week has sparked an internal fight ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4102257-israeli-leaders-visit-sparks-internal-democratic-fight/
Jayapal returns campaign contributions to couple pushing Chinese propaganda: U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Seattle, has refunded campaign contributions made by a ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/u-s-rep-jayapal-returns-campaign-contributions-to-couple-pushing-chinese-propaganda/
Why Pramila Jayapal Was Right to Call Israel a ‘Racist State’: The House voted 412 to 9 for a resolution declaring that Israel is “not a racist or apartheid ...
thedailybeast.com/why-pramila-jayapal-was-right-to-call-israel-a-racist-state
These House Democrats voted against pro-Israel resolution after Jayapal comments: Nine House Democrats voted against a resolution on Tuesday expressing support ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4104684-these-house-democrats-voted-against-pro-israel-resolution-after-jayapal-comments/
Fellow Dems Skewer Rep. Pramila Jayapal for Calling Israel a ‘Racist State’: “We will never allow anti-Zionist voices that embolden Antisemitism to hijack the ...
thedailybeast.com/fellow-dems-skewer-rep-pramila-jayapal-for-calling-israel-a-racist-state
House Republicans prepare vote on support for Israel after Democrat's comments about 'racist' state
pbs.org/newshour/politics/house-republicans-prepare-vote-on-support-for-israel-after-democrats-comments-about-racist-state
It’s the Republicans, not the Democrats, who are radical on Israel: The GOP has tied itself to Israel's far-right settler movement and is moving beyond the ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2023/07/19/israel-republican-democrat-partisan-racist-state/
Jayapal's myopic view of Israel serves no one | Op-Ed: Rep. Jayapal's remarks about Israel and her attempt to walk them back deny the existence of a diverse ...
seattletimes.com/opinion/jayapals-myopic-view-of-israel-obscures-the-reality/
Barbenheimer fever takes over: The double release could be the last big summer blowout for a while.
axios.com/2023/07/14/barbenheimer-barbie-oppenheimer-release
Progressive Dems: There's a 'chilling effect' on criticizing Israel: "Sometimes the blowback is so intense, you can't even do your job for a number of days ...
businessinsider.com/israel-palestine-chilling-effect-pramila-jayapal-progressives-2023-7
Paid articlePaid Here are five lawmakers to watch in the fight for LGBTQ equality: It has been a difficult year for gay rights advocates in and out of Congress ...
thehill.com/homenews/lgbtq/4074797-five-lawmakers-to-watch-in-the-fight-for-lgbtq-equality/
9 Democrats vote no on bill saying Israel not 'racist or apartheid state': Republicans put the resolution up for a vote days after Rep. Pramila Japayal called ...
businessinsider.com/which-house-democrats-vote-against-resolution-israel-racist-apartheid-state-2023-7
Paid articlePaid Sanders, Jayapal Re-Up Plan to Make College Tuition-Free by Taxing Wall Street Speculation
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A Rift Among Democrats Over Israel Ends With a Whimper: A bid by House Republicans to force Democrats to vote against a pro-Israel measure fell flat ...
time.com/6295626/israel-democrats-jayapal-racist-country/
GOP preps pro-Israel vote aimed at dividing Democrats: Leading Republican lawmakers, presidential candidates, pro-Israel Democrats and Jewish establishment ...
haaretz.com/us-news/2023-07-18/ty-article/.premium/gop-preps-pro-israel-vote-aimed-at-dividing-dems-as-rashida-tlaib-joins-herzog-boycott/00000189-6617-dc94-a78d-f7df2a200001
Fact check: Food stamps aid is $6 a day, with new work requirements: The new requirements were part of legislators’ bipartisan agreement to raise the nation's ...
houstonchronicle.com/politics/texas/article/fact-check-food-stamps-aid-6-day-new-work-18139696.php
'Crisis of leadership': How Democratic infighting silences criticism of Israel
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Representative Pramila Jayapal had labelled the country a racist state. #FMTNews #FMTWorld Show more
Indian-American Congresswoman's stalker sentenced to 364 days in prison: A 49-year-old man in the US state of Washington was sentenced to 364 days in jail after ...
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Seattle man sentenced for stalking US Rep. Pramila Jayapal: Forsell was arrested with a loaded handgun outside Rep. Jayapal's home in 2022 after yelling at the ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/law-justice/seattle-man-sentenced-for-stalking-us-rep-pramila-jayapal/
With PM Modi in US, left-liberals are targeting India once more, but with spent cartridges
firstpost.com/opinion/pm-modi-us-visit-left-liberals-targeting-india-once-more-but-with-spent-cartridges-12768372.html
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