Congress

Former Congressional Candidate Charged with Threatening to Kill Political Rival

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William Robert Braddock III, a former congressional candidate in Florida, has been indicted for allegedly threatening to kill his political rival, U.S. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, during the 2021 Republican primary. The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced the charges, which could result in a five-year prison sentence if Braddock is found guilty. Although Luna is not explicitly named in the prosecutor’s statement, she had previously sought a protection order against Braddock. The charges stem from an …

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Infamous Democratic Congresswoman Dies at 74

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The family of Texas Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee announced her passing at the age of 74 on Friday. The news comes two months after the Democratic congresswoman, who had been serving Texas’ 18th District since 1995, disclosed her battle with pancreatic cancer. Jackson Lee was recognized globally for her relentless advocacy for racial justice, criminal justice, and human rights, with a particular focus on women and children, according to a statement from her family. Her …

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Rep. Lauren Boebert Has Emergency Surgery, Diagnosed with Rare Disease

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Colorado’s Representative Lauren Boebert recently underwent an emergency operation to remove a blood clot, following which she was diagnosed with May-Thurner syndrome, a rare vascular condition that impacts blood flow. The 37-year-old Republican representative was rushed to UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies in Loveland after she reported swelling in her upper left leg. Medical professionals at the center discovered an acute blood clot and diagnosed Boebert with May-Thurner syndrome after performing a CT scan. …

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