Congressional Hispanic Caucus

Darializa Avila Chevalier, a democratic socialist who won a primary against Rep. Adriano Espaillat, plans to join both the Congressional Black Caucus and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus. She would be the second Afro-Latino lawmaker to sit in both caucuses simultaneously, and has discussed joining with members including Hakeem Jeffries and Yvette Clarke. The caucuses have indicated eligibility and established processes for her membership.

Two sons of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a man shot and killed by ICE officers in Houston, testified at a congressional hearing demanding accountability and a transparent investigation. The incident occurred when ICE officers chased Salgado Araujo's van and shot him through the window, with conflicting accounts of the event emerging from passengers and the Department of Homeland Security.

Two sons of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a man shot and killed by ICE officers in Houston, testified at a congressional hearing demanding accountability. They disputed the government's account, which claims he was shot in self-defense after ramming into ICE vehicles, while passengers in his van provided conflicting descriptions. The Department of Homeland Security has not cooperated with local investigations.

Two sons of a man shot and killed by ICE officers in Houston testified at a congressional hearing, demanding accountability and a transparent investigation. The deceased, Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, was a 35-year U.S. resident with no criminal record, and conflicting accounts of the shooting persist between ICE and passengers in his van.

Younger Democrats in Congress and local governments are advocating for committee leadership term limits, criticizing what they call a Democratic 'gerontocracy.' The push follows challenges to senior leaders like Rep. David Scott, who led the House Agriculture Committee, and faces resistance from groups like the Congressional Hispanic Caucus and Congressional Black Caucus. Some Democrats support the idea amid broader discussions about age and turnover in the party.

President Trump directed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to resume traffic stops after a one-day pause following two fatal shootings of immigrants during vehicle stops in Texas and Maine. The Department of Homeland Security had ordered a temporary halt after the killings of 52-year-old Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston and 25-year-old Johan Sebastián in Biddeford, Maine.

President Donald Trump directed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers to resume traffic stops after a one-day pause following the fatal shootings of two immigrants during vehicle stops in Texas and Maine. The Department of Homeland Security had initially halted such enforcement after the deaths, but Trump defended the policy as 'one of I.C.E.’s most important and effective' tools. Lawmakers, including Republican Sen. Susan Collins, called for a cessation of non-urgent vehicle stops, while Congress and Maine’s delegation demanded investigations into the incidents.

President Donald Trump directed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to resume traffic stops after a one-day pause following the fatal shootings of two immigrants during vehicle stops in Texas and Maine. The Department of Homeland Security had temporarily halted vehicle-related enforcement after 52-year-old Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston and 25-year-old Johan Sebastián in Biddeford, Maine, were shot and killed by ICE officers. Maine’s Senator Susan Collins and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus called for investigations and policy changes.

President Donald Trump directed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to resume traffic stops after a one-day pause following the fatal shootings of two immigrants during vehicle stops in Texas and Maine. The victims, neither of whom were initial enforcement targets, sparked calls for investigations and policy changes from lawmakers and advocacy groups.

President Donald Trump ordered U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to resume traffic stops after a one-day pause following the fatal shootings of two immigrants during vehicle stops in Texas and Maine. The victims, neither initially targeted for immigration enforcement, sparked calls for investigations and policy changes from lawmakers and advocacy groups.

President Donald Trump directed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to resume traffic stops after a one-day pause following the fatal shootings of two immigrants in Texas and Maine. The Department of Homeland Security had ordered a pause in vehicle-related enforcement after the July 7 and July 8 killings, but Trump reversed the decision, calling traffic stops 'one of I.C.E.’s most important and effective' tools.

President Donald Trump ordered U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to resume traffic stops after a one-day pause following the fatal shootings of two immigrants during vehicle stops in Texas and Maine. The Department of Homeland Security had initially halted vehicle-related enforcement after the killings, prompting calls for investigations and policy changes from lawmakers and advocacy groups.

President Donald Trump directed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to resume traffic stops after a one-day pause following the fatal shootings of two immigrants during vehicle stops in Texas and Maine. The Trump administration faces criticism and calls for investigations after the killings, with lawmakers demanding accountability and changes to ICE operations.

President Donald Trump directed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to resume traffic stops after a one-day pause following the fatal shootings of two immigrants during vehicle checkpoints in Texas and Maine. The Department of Homeland Security had temporarily halted vehicle-related enforcement after the killings, which sparked calls for investigations and political backlash, including demands from lawmakers to cease non-urgent stops.

The Department of Homeland Security ordered ICE to end vehicle enforcement stops after two deadly shootings involving federal immigration agents. The Congressional Hispanic Caucus condemned the incidents, calling for ICE's abolition and congressional oversight.

The Department of Homeland Security ordered ICE to stop vehicle-related enforcement stops following two deadly shootings of men in their vehicles. The Congressional Hispanic Caucus condemned the incidents and called for abolishing ICE, citing a pattern of lethal encounters under the Trump administration's immigration policies.

The Department of Homeland Security ordered ICE to cease vehicle-related enforcement stops following two deadly shootings involving federal immigration agents. The incidents occurred in Maine and Texas, killing two men who were not initial targets for immigration enforcement, prompting congressional calls for oversight and ICE's abolition.

The Department of Homeland Security ordered ICE to cease vehicle-related enforcement stops following two deadly shootings of men in their vehicles. The Congressional Hispanic Caucus condemned the incidents and called for abolishing ICE, citing a pattern of lethal encounters under the Trump administration's immigration enforcement policies.

The Department of Homeland Security ordered U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to stop vehicle enforcement stops after two deadly shootings involving federal immigration agents. The Congressional Hispanic Caucus condemned the incidents and called for abolishing ICE, citing a pattern of aggressive enforcement under the Trump administration.

The Department of Homeland Security ordered ICE to cease vehicle-related enforcement stops following two deadly shootings of men in vehicles. The Congressional Hispanic Caucus condemned the incidents and called for abolishing ICE, citing a pattern of lethal actions by immigration agents.

The Department of Homeland Security ordered ICE to stop vehicle-related enforcement stops after two deadly shootings involving immigration agents. The Congressional Hispanic Caucus condemned the incidents and called for abolishing ICE, citing a pattern of aggressive enforcement under the Trump administration.

The Department of Homeland Security ordered ICE to stop vehicle enforcement stops after two deadly shootings involving immigration officers. The Congressional Hispanic Caucus condemned the incidents and called for abolishing ICE, citing a pattern of lethal enforcement actions.

The Department of Homeland Security ordered ICE to cease vehicle enforcement stops following two deadly shootings involving federal immigration agents. The Congressional Hispanic Caucus condemned the incidents and called for abolishing ICE, citing a pattern of aggressive enforcement under the Trump administration.

The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) secured a third major primary victory as Melat Kiros defeated incumbent Rep. Diana DeGette in Colorado's 1st Congressional District. DSA-backed candidates also won primaries in New York City, intensifying the Democratic Party's internal conflict between progressives and the establishment. Kiros, a first-time candidate, was supported by Justice Democrats and socialist-backed groups.

The defeat of Rep. Adriano Espaillat in the primary election disrupted the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, which he leads, causing complex emotions among its members. The outcome is part of a broader progressive sweep in New York.

Rep. Adriano Espaillat's primary defeat in New York triggered a political shift, impacting the Congressional Hispanic Caucus. Progressive candidates supported by Mayor Zohran Mamdani unseated Espaillat and Rep. Dan Goldman.

Darializa Avila Chevalier, a democratic socialist who defeated Hispanic Caucus Chair Adriano Espaillat in a primary, plans to join the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC). CHC members are cautiously preparing for her potential membership, with some expressing concerns over her controversial positions, including calls for abolishing Israel, policing, borders, and private property. The CHC may deny her entry if she does not align with their priorities, citing past precedents where members were excluded after contentious elections.

Centrist Democrats are alarmed by progressive victories in New York primaries, fearing the left's winning streak could jeopardize the party's electoral prospects and reshape its ideological direction. Progressive candidates have won key House and Senate races, including upsets against establishment-backed incumbents, with upcoming contests in Colorado, Michigan, and Wisconsin testing the movement's momentum.

Progressive candidates backed by Bernie Sanders and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani won House primary elections in New York City, defeating an incumbent and two other opponents. The candidates, Brad Lander, Claire Valdez, and Darializa Avila Chevalier, are expected to win general elections and have criticized AIPAC and U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani's endorsed candidates won all three congressional primaries, expanding the influence of New York City’s democratic socialist movement. The Democratic Socialists of America's slate won 11 of 12 races, including two congressional primaries and seven state legislative contests.

Three congressional candidates endorsed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani won Democratic primaries, defeating opponents including an incumbent and a five-term representative. The victories highlighted divisions over Israel-Palestine policy, with one winner criticizing Israel's actions in Gaza while defeating an Aipac-backed candidate.

Darializa Avila Chevalier, a socialist congressional candidate backed by Zohran Mamdani and the Democratic Socialists of America, walked out of a live radio interview after being questioned about controversial past social media posts. She won the primary election to unseat Rep. Adriano Espaillat in New York's 13th Congressional District despite facing backlash over remarks on police abolition, Dominican nationalism, and pro-Palestine activism.

Two House Democrats, including the Congressional Hispanic Caucus chair, lost primaries to left-wing challengers, potentially doubling Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) representation in Congress. The results are described as an 'earthquake' and 'huge defeat' for Democratic leadership, with progressive candidates like Brad Lander and Claire Valdez securing significant victories.

Congressional Hispanic Caucus chair Adriano Espaillat lost his primary to socialist challenger Darializa Avila Chevalier. The defeat reflects liberal grassroots frustration with Democratic Party leaders and involved significant financial support from groups like BOLD America, Justice Democrats, and American Priorities.

Darializa Avila Chevalier defeated five-term House member Rep. Adriano Espaillat in NY-13, marking a major win for the Democratic Socialists of America. The victory reflects growing voter support for outsiders challenging established politicians, with Avila Chevalier criticizing Espaillat for accepting donations from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee and real estate interests.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is downplaying tensions with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani over conflicting endorsements in two congressional primaries. Jeffries supports incumbents Dan Goldman (NY-10) and Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), while Mamdani backs progressive challengers Brad Lander and Darializa Avila Chevalier. Jeffries emphasizes letting voters decide outcomes and avoiding open conflict with Mamdani.

Democratic Rep. Adriano Espaillat, who chairs the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, faces a primary challenge from his left. The challenger, backed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, argues Espaillat hasn't been fierce enough in criticizing President Trump. Espaillat is addressing the challenge on 'The Takeout'.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is leveraging his political influence to support progressive candidates in the Democratic primary, challenging establishment figures like Rep. Adriano Espaillat and Rep. Dan Goldman. He is collaborating with Sen. Bernie Sanders to promote a slate of aligned candidates, including democratic socialist Claire Valdez, in a bid to reshape the Democratic Party.

Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist mayor, is testing his political influence in New York's primary by endorsing candidates aligned with his values against Democratic incumbents. He collaborates with Sen. Bernie Sanders to promote a slate of candidates, aiming to reshape the Democratic Party despite opposition from establishment Democrats.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is testing his political influence by endorsing candidates aligned with his values in the Democratic primary, including those challenging incumbents. He collaborates with Sen. Bernie Sanders to promote a slate of candidates, drawing praise from both Trump and former Democratic critics. Establishment Democrats oppose his efforts to reshape the party.