Honoring Elijah Cummings
Elijah Cummings Leading House Democrats are suggesting that a landmark prescription drug bill, The Lower…
Leadership ConnectOctober 18, 2019
Who Will Replace Appropriations Chairwoman Nita Lowey?
Nita Lowey Nita Lowey (NY-17) said she will not seek reelection in 2020. She is…
Annie FarrellOctober 10, 2019
‘Razor-Thin’ NC Special Election Win Has Implications
Dan Bishop Republican Dan Bishop, a former state senator, narrowly defeated Democrat Dan McCready on…
Leadership ConnectSeptember 12, 2019
Georgia Sen. Johnny Isakson to Retire at the end of 2019
Sen. Johnny Isakson Senator Johnny Isakson (R-GA) will resign from the U.S. Senate at the…
Leadership ConnectAugust 28, 2019
House GOP Rep. Sean Duffy: It Is Not an Easy Decision
Rep. Sean Duffy In a heartfelt Facebook post Monday morning, Representative Sean Duffy (R-WI, 7th) announced his…
Leadership ConnectAugust 26, 2019
Rep. Will Hurd Joins House GOP Exodus
On Thursday, Rep. Will Hurd (R-TX, 23rd) became the sixth Republican in the last two…
Leadership ConnectAugust 2, 2019
House GOP Retirements Complicate Path to 2020 Republican Majority
U.S. Representative K. Michael Conaway The House GOP has been rocked by a wave of…
Leadership ConnectAugust 1, 2019
Broihier’s Campaign to Unseat Mitch McConnell in 2020
Mike Broihier Mike Broihier, a farmer and Marine Corps veteran from Lincoln County, announced his…
Leadership ConnectJuly 26, 2019
Justice Democrats Back Cisneros as Challenger to Incumbent Texas Rep. Cuellar
Jessica Cisneros Justice Democrats, an advocacy group that helped elect Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY, 14th)…
Leadership ConnectJune 17, 2019
House Minority Leader Names Dan Meyer Chief of Staff
Dan Meyer House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (CA-23) said he hired Dan Meyer, former senior…
Leadership ConnectJune 11, 2019
Former Trump, Bush Aides to Join Climate Crisis Committee Staff
George David Banks and Marty Hall have been selected by Ranking Member Rep. Garret Graves…
Leadership ConnectMay 2, 2019
Competitive Race May Follow Iowa Congressman’s 2020 Retirement
Dave Loebsack Democratic Congressman Dave Loebsack of Iowa will retire from the House at the…
Leadership ConnectApril 18, 2019
Former Paul Ryan Aide hired by Sen. McConnell
Mitch McConnell Doug Andres, a communications aide to former Speaker of the House Paul Ryan,…
Leadership ConnectApril 18, 2019
Rep. Ben Ray Luján Announces Senate Bid
Ben Luján Congressman Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) officially launched his campaign for the open New…
Leadership ConnectApril 1, 2019
Schumer Calls Out McConnell, Takes Action on Climate Change
Chuck Schumer "In the wake of Senate Republicans’ refusal to take action on climate change…
Leadership ConnectMarch 28, 2019
Ted Cruz Has a New Chief of Staff
Ted Cruz Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) has tapped Steve Chartan to be his new chief…
Leadership ConnectMarch 19, 2019
After Clinton Foundation Stint, McCullough Is Back with Pelosi
Terri McCullough Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA, 12th) said Terri McCullough will be her new chief…
Leadership ConnectMarch 14, 2019
Jolting Journalism: M&A, Layoffs and … Hope
(Note: This media landscape overview was first published on Feb. 21.) Leadership Connect. What does…
Leadership ConnectMarch 8, 2019
Ex-Hill Aides Become Top Staffers on Climate Panel
Two previous Hill aides have returned in top positions for the Select Committee on the…
Leadership ConnectMarch 6, 2019
Intel Committee Taps Former Federal Prosecutor to Lead Trump Investigation
Daniel Goldman Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA), chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence,…
Leadership ConnectMarch 5, 2019
