Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz faces backlash for running in a district long represented by Black Democrats

WASHINGTON — Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz is facing significant pushback from Black Democrats after deciding to run in a newly redrawn district in South Florida that has a plurality of Black voters and a crowded primary field. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The Florida political landscape … Read more

Jeffries declines to back Wasserman Schultz as Black leaders revolt over district switch

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., is facing mounting backlash from some Black leaders over her decision to seek re-election in a majority-minority district, a move that appears to be costing her support from the highest-ranking Black Democrat in Congress. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., declined to … Read more

GOP challenger Joe Kaufman to run in Florida’s 25th district; will face either Moskowitz or Wasserman Schultz

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Joe Kaufman knows what it’s like to lose a close race in a historically Democratic District. In fact, in the 2024 election cycle, Kaufman ran in the closest congressional race in the state, narrowly losing in the 23rd district to incumbent Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-Fla., a two-term … Read more

Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz leaves Seattle as local lawmakers mull millionaire tax

Former Starbucks chief executive Howard Schultz said in a LinkedIn post that he and his wife are moving from Seattle to Florida after more than four decades in the city, where he helped build the coffee chain into a global brand. His announcement comes as Washington state lawmakers advance a so-called millionaire tax that would levy a … Read more