Progressive challenger topples Kurt Schrader in Oregon

Progressive challenger topples Kurt Schrader in Oregon-rollcall:  Rep. Kurt Schrader, a seven-term Democrat from Oregon’s 5th District, lost his renomination bid to attorney and emergency response coordinator Jamie McLeod-Skinner, who had the backing of local party officials and progressive groups.

CMS turning attention to hospitals with Covid outbreaks

CMS turning attention to hospitals with Covid outbreaks-politico:  The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is probing hospitals where a high rate of patients have gotten Covid-19 infections after cases spiked to record highs this year.

AAPI staffers aim to show their power on Capitol Hill

 AAPI staffers aim to show their power on Capitol Hill-rollcall:  Waves of hate and lingering fear haven’t stopped these networking groups.

Key results from Tuesday’s primaries and runoffs

Key results from Tuesday’s primaries and runoffs-rollcall:  Georgia voters chose nominees Tuesday for one of the most competitive Senate races in the country, while Alabama held primaries for an open Senate seat and the House seat of one of the Senate contenders.

Anaheim mayor resigns amid corruption investigation involving Angel stadium deal

Anaheim mayor resigns amid corruption investigation involving Angel stadium deal-politico:  Anaheim Mayor Harry Sidhu has resigned in the face of a growing federal corruption investigation alleging Sidhu sought to wring campaign donations from baseball stadium negotiations.

Senate Democrats record big April fundraising haul

Senate Democrats record big April fundraising haul-rollcall: Senate Democrats’ campaign arm plans to report on Friday that it hauled in $8.2 million in April, slightly more than its GOP counterpart, as both parties gear up for potential record-shattering expenditures in this year’s midterm elections.

Dems stand back and watch Chuck and Joe show

Dems stand back and watch Chuck and Joe show-politico:  The fate of Senate Democrats’ yearlong drama over the party’s signature bill essentially boils down to two people: Chuck Schumer and Joe Manchin.