Caroline Vakil

3 days ago | thehill.com | Caroline Vakil

Republicans are increasingly on the defensive over the party’s handling of Medicaid cuts in the party’s “big, beautiful bill,” underscoring how the issue has become an early flashpoint ahead of next year’s midterms. A number of Republicans have been pressed about cuts to Medicaid in heated town halls and conferences, most recently Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), whose sarcastic response went viral and which has been mocked among Democrats.

3 days ago | malaysia.news.yahoo.com | Caroline Vakil

Republicans are increasingly on the defensive over the party’s handling of Medicaid cuts in the party’s “big, beautiful bill,” underscoring how the issue has become an early flashpoint ahead of next year’s midterms. A number of Republicans have been pressed about cuts to Medicaid in heated town halls and conferences, most recently Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), whose sarcastic response went viral and has been mocked among Democrats.

5 days ago | thehill.com | Caroline Vakil

Pete Buttigieg is endorsing former Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney (D) on Monday in the race for Virginia lieutenant governor ahead of the June 17 Democratic primary. “As a mayor, I know leadership starts on the ground—and no one understands that better than @PeteButtigieg. I’m proud to have his endorsement in our campaign for Lieutenant Governor,” Stoney said in a post on X. “Mayors know how to lead—and it’s time to bring that experience statewide,” he added.

5 days ago | yahoo.com | Caroline Vakil

Pete Buttigieg is endorsing former Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney (D) on Monday in the race for Virginia lieutenant governor ahead of the June 17 Democratic primary. “As a mayor, I know leadership starts on the ground—and no one understands that better than @PeteButtigieg. I’m proud to have his endorsement in our campaign for Lieutenant Governor,” Stoney said in a post on X. “Mayors know how to lead—and it’s time to bring that experience statewide,” he added.

6 days ago | thehill.com | Caroline Vakil |Julia Manchester

Democratic National Committee (DNC) Vice Chair David Hogg is seeing his political star rise — along with the number of attacks lobbed at him from both parties. Hogg has drawn ire and praise from Democrats for his move to get involved in the party’s congressional primaries, part of what he says is an effort to bring about generational change. Republicans, meanwhile, have long sought to turn him into a foil.