Podcast appearances and mentions of Raja Krishnamoorthi

Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, 8th District, joins Lisa Dent minutes before voting on the Iran war powers resolution. In addition to sharing his thoughts on the resolution itself, he addresses Rep. Nancy Mace’s proposed constitutional amendment that would bar naturalized citizens from serving in Congress, the federal judiciary, and Senate-confirmed positions.

Illinois Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi discusses the Iran war, the U.S. House of Representatives voting to pass a funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security minus Border Patrol and ICE, and what's next for him after he leaves office next year. 

Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, 8th District, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the House Oversight Committee’s investigation into the 11 missing or dead scientists since 2022.

Breaking news shakes the Latino community as a bombshell New York Times investigation into César Chávez forces a major moment of reckoning. Chuck Rocha and Mike Madrid react in real time and unpack what these disturbing allegations mean for Latino political identity, labor history, and how we honor movements without deifying individuals.Then, the guys break down the Illinois Senate primary results: Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton edges out Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi in a stunning upset — and Chuck is fired up that in a race where $50 MILLION was spent, virtually nothing went toward Spanish-language Latino outreach. They compare it directly to the winning strategy used in Texas and explain exactly why Democrats keep making the same mistake.Plus — Republicans are quietly panicking. New focus groups and internal polling show the GOP may be in serious trouble with Latino voters after their post-election honeymoon collapsed in record time.And finally, Chuck and Mike make their BIGGEST announcement yet: The Latino Vote Summit is happening June 23rd in Washington, D.C. — an invite-only, one-day convening of Latino leaders across business, labor, and politics. Don't miss how to get on the list.-Recorded March 18, 2026-Referenced in the episode:The New York Times - Cesar Chavez, a Civil Rights Icon, Is Accused of Abusing Girls for Years: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/18/us/cesar-chavez-sexual-abuse-allegations-ufw.htmlThe New York Times - Who Is Dolores Huerta, the Activist Accusing Chavez?: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/18/us/dolores-huerta-cesar-chavez-allegations-ufw.htmlNPR - Illinois Primary Election Results 2026: https://apps.npr.org/primary-election-results-2026/states/IL.htmlNPR - Democrats set a turnout record in Texas, so is this the year it turns blue?: https://www.npr.org/2026/03/13/nx-s1-5745932/texas-primary-democrats-turnout-talarico-crockettThe Great Transformation with Mike Madrid - Cesar Chavez allegations loom over civil rights leaders legacy and holiday: https://greattransformation.substack.com/p/cesar-chavez-allegations-loom-overStatement from the UFW Foundation: https://ufwfoundation.org/statement-from-the-ufw-foundation-Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more episodes of The Latino Vote Podcast!Watch our episodes on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@thelatinovotepodcastFind us on Substack: https://substack.com/@thelatinovotepodcastFollow us on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/TheLatino_VoteVisit our website for the latest Latino Vote news and subscribe to our newsletter: latinos.voteIf you want more of our discussions and behind the scenes please join our Patreon (www.patreon.com/thelatinovote) for exclusive content and opportunities!

Fran Spielman interviews Chicago Public Media's Tina Sfondeles and Dave McKinney about Illinois' St. Patrick's Day election, focusing on surprises and the role of money and endorsements. They discuss Juliana Stratton defeating big-spending Raja Krishnamoorthi in the U.S. Senate primary, aided by JB Pritzker's $5 million and popularity, and argue debates and messaging on ICE mattered more than fundraising. They cover key House primaries shaped by retirements and machine support (Jan Schakowsky backing Daniel Biss; Danny Davis backing LaShawn Ford), note influencer-driven candidate Kat Abughazaleh's strong showing, and examine statewide races including Darren Bailey's GOP gubernatorial nomination.

Campaign fundraising, super PAC spending, and where candidates are getting their money has been hotly debated this election season. Senate candidate and U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi is the nation's second-highest fundraising federal candidate. City Cast contributor Leigh Giangreco and Block Club Chicago's Maxwell Evans dive into how the congressperson amassed such a massive bankroll. Plus, we check in on restoration efforts at Morgan Shoal on the South Side, and host Jacoby Cochran asks: Where would you host your political photo-op? Good News: Asian Pop Up Cinema 20th Year Anniversary Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our daily newsletter. Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

March 15, 2026; 7am: In an interview with NBC News, President Trump claimed that Iran was ready to negotiate a ceasefire but rejected their offer because “the terms aren't good enough.” But Trump has declined to say what those terms would be. This comes as the president has called on allies to help re-open the Strait of Hormuz. White House Correspondent for NOTUS, Jasmine Wright, and senior economics reporter for Axios, Courtenay Brown, join “The Weekend” to discuss. For more, follow us on social media: Bluesky: @theweekendmsnow.bsky.social Instagram: @theweekendmsnow TikTok: @theweekendmsnow To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jumping into this war with Iran was not only incredibly expensive, but Ian Bremmer explains where the lack of strategy regarding oil in the region has backfired; with the Illinois Senate primary is days away, Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi joins Ali to talk about the war with Iran and how the Trump Administration has leapfrogged Congress; MS NOW's Ayman Mohyeldin sits down for an exclusive interview with the Foreign Minister of Iran. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

During this final week before Primary Day in Illinois, the Democratic candidates are making their final pitches to voters for who is best to replace veteran U.S. Senator Dick Durbin. Polls show Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, Congresswoman Robin Kelly and Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton in the lead. In The Loop checks in with the frontrunners on the campaign trail. You can find our interviews with Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) and Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton if you scroll through our feed. Today, we sit down with Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi. For a full archive of In the Loop interviews, head over to wbez.org/intheloop.

During this final week before Primary Day in Illinois, the Democratic candidates are making their final pitches to voters for who is best to replace veteran U.S. Senator Dick Durbin. Polls show Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, Congresswoman Robin Kelly and Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton in the lead. In The Loop checks in with the frontrunners on the campaign trail. We'll bring you our conversation with Rep. Krishnamoorthi on Wednesday, and you can find our interview with Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) if you scroll through our feed. Today, we sit down with Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton. For a full archive of In the Loop interviews, head over to wbez.org/intheloop.

In the race to replace veteran U.S. Senator Dick Durbin, analysis from the New York Times shows Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, Congresswoman Robin Kelly and Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton are leading in the polls. During this final week before Primary Day in Illinois, candidates are making their final pitches to voters, and the process can be a 24/7 grind of glad-handing, raising money and not sleeping. In The Loop checks in with the leading candidates on the campaign trail. First up: Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02). We'll bring you our conversations with Lt. Gov. Stratton and Rep. Krishnamoorthi on Tuesday and Wednesday on this podcast. For a full archive of In the Loop interviews, head over to wbez.org/intheloop.

Democrats Robin Kelly, Raja Krishnamoorthi and Juliana Stratton participated in candidate forum broadcast Thursday on WTVP and presented by the League of Women Voters of Greater Peoria and the League of Women Voters of Illinois.

Illinois U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, who holds a massive fundraising advantage, is among three leading Democrats in the primary to replace retiring U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin. On this episode of Politically Speaking, St. Louis Public Radio's Will Bauer and Jason Rosenbaum ask Krishnamoorthi why Illinoisans should send him to the Senate.

Cybersecurity has been getting bigger recognition as an integrated enabler in key U.S. military operations in Iran and Venezuela. That comes on the heels of the Pentagon last year introducing a new cyber mission force generation model as part of the larger Cybercom 2.0 effort. So, who better to discuss the growing prominence of cyber in the defense space than the principal cyber advisors of the various branches overseeing cyber-kinentic integration. At CyberTalks, Daily Scoop host Billy Mitchell hosted a panel with those leaders and a representative from industry to hear the latest on this emerging space. Joining him on the panel were the PCAs from each service — Ann Marie Schumann of the Department of the Navy, Wanda Jones Heath of the Department of the Air Force and Brandon Pugh of the Army — as well as Dave Galoppo, senior director for full spectrum cyber at GDIT. The Department of Energy is rapidly building out multidisciplinary teams to support the Genesis Mission as it prepares to unveil a minimum viable product later this year, according to a senior agency official. The format for the demonstration is to be determined, but progress is palpable. “We're going to show quite a lot of results this year,” Darío Gil, DOE's under secretary for science and director of the Genesis Mission, said in an interview with FedScoop. “We're going to show results on our progress of building AI supercomputers … the software and the agentic framework.” The agency also plans to showcase the efforts behind the data curation used to train “next generation” AI and the results tied to the application of AI in science and engineering, he added. The Genesis Mission launched in November 2025 by way of an executive order that tasked the Energy Department with leading a national, coordinated effort to accelerate innovation and discovery with the latest advancements in AI, quantum and high-performance computing. As part of the initiative, the agency is working to build an integrated platform that draws on federal scientific datasets and expertise from public and private sectors. A demonstration of the Genesis platform's initial capabilities is required by mid-year, according to the deadlines outlined in the presidential directive. A pullback of educational requirements for federal contracting jobs, including in technology work, moved one step closer to reality Monday. The Skills-Based Federal Contracting Act (H.R. 5235) sailed through the House and now awaits Senate consideration. The bill from Reps. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., and Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., would ban minimum education requirements for personnel in some contracts. Introducing the bill on the House floor ahead of Monday's vote, Rep. William Timmons, R-S.C., said the legislation ensures federal contractors can “hire who they want to hire without additional red tape.” Mace, who chairs the House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation, recounted January 2024 testimony from an IBM executive who said “federal contractors are rarely able to place an individual without a four-year degree on a technology services contract, regardless of their qualifications.” Mace said the issue goes “beyond technology and service contracts,” affecting work across the federal government. Eliminating four-year degree requirements would do away with “a paper ceiling” that blocks “talented Americans” from pursuing opportunities in the billion-dollar industry that “shapes the entire labor market,” she said. The Daily Scoop Podcast is available every Monday-Friday afternoon. If you want to hear more of the latest from Washington, subscribe to The Daily Scoop Podcast  on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify and YouTube.

A divided House Oversight and Government Reform Committee has voted to advance contempt of Congress resolutions against former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, after a group of Democrats joined Republicans in moving the measures forward. Nine Democrats voted to advance the resolution involving the former president: Reps. Maxwell Frost of Florida, Raja Krishnamoorthi of Illinois, Summer Lee of Pennsylvania, Stephen Lynch and Ayanna Pressley of Massachusetts, Emily Randall of Washington, Lateefah Simon of California, Melanie Stansbury of New Mexico and Rashida Tlaib of Michigan. Rep. Dave Min of California voted "present" on both resolutions, while Rep. Yassamin Ansari of Arizona voted "present" only on the measure targeting the former president.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The field to replace longtime Illinois Senator Dick Durbin is a crowded one: 16 people are vying for the nomination. Leading in the polls are Congresswoman Robin Kelly, representing Illinois' 2nd district, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, who represents Illinois' 8th district and Illinois Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton. For a sense on where they stand on key issues, WBEZ, the Chicago Sun-Times, the University of Chicago's Institute of Politics and International House hosted a U.S. Senate Democratic Primary debate ahead of the March 17th primary. The rules of the debate: Candidates had two minutes to answer a question, and 30 seconds for a rebuttal at the moderators' discretion. They also had a chance to make opening and closing remarks – two minutes for opening and one minute for closing. For a full archive of In the Loop interviews, head over to wbez.org/intheloop.

James and Al blast Trump for his increasingly crazy governance and game out the implications for the country, before taking a detour into the exciting turnaround of the championship-winning Hoosiers.  Then, they welcome Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi to discuss the administration's provocative and flailing attempt to control Greenland and the situation in Venezuela after the arrest of Maduro.  From there, they pivot to the chaotic operations of ICE, the dire need to reform our immigration system so that things don't escalate further, and review what Congress is doing in the lead-up to midterms.Email your questions to James and Al at politicswarroom@gmail.com or tweet them to @politicon.  Make sure to include your city– we love to hear where you're from! More from James and Al:Get text updates from Politics War Room and Politicon.Watch Politics War Room & James Carville Explains on YouTube.James Carville & Al Hunt have launched the Politics War Room SubstackGet updates and some great behind-the-scenes content from the documentary CARVILLE: WINNING IS EVERYTHING, STUPID by following James on X @jamescarville and his new TikTok @realjamescarvilleGet More From This Week's Guest: Rep. Raja Krisnamoorthi: Twitter | House.gov | Website Please Support Our Sponsors:Mint Mobile:Quit overspending on wireless with 50% off Unlimited premium wireless.  Plans start at $15/month at MintMobile.com/WARROOMTrust & Will:Get 20% off when you go to trustandwill.com /WARROOMSmalls:Smalls New Year's Special -  get 60% off your first order, plus free shipping, when you head to Smalls.com/WARROOMSuperpower:Head to Superpower.com and use code WARROOM at checkout for $20 off your membership. Live up to your 100-Year potential. #superpowerpod

MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump's awful policies screwing over the Republicans during this election year as the midterms approach ever closer. Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast⁠ Legal AF: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af⁠ MissTrial: ⁠https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial⁠ The PoliticsGirl Podcast: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast⁠ Cult Conversations: The Influence Continuum with Dr. Steve Hassan: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan⁠ Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen⁠ The Weekend Show: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show⁠ Burn the Boats: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats⁠ Majority 54: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54⁠ Political Beatdown: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown⁠ On Democracy with FP Wellman: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman⁠ Uncovered: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonight on The Last Word: Minnesota prosecutors seek evidence from the fatal ICE shooting. Also, the December jobs report caps off a sluggish year for the U.S. labor market. Plus, Democrats introduce a bill to limit Trump's action in Venezuela. And Donald Trump claims his “own morality” is his only limit to global power. Josh Einiger, Rep. Angie Craig, Heather Long, Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, and Bishop William J. Barber II join Jonathan Capehart. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Democrats taking control of a MAGA Republican hearing and calling out Trump and the entire GOP and Meiselas interviews Democratic Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi about Democrats getting aggressive at the start of this year. Visit https://meidasplus.com for more! Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast⁠ Legal AF: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af⁠ MissTrial: ⁠https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial⁠ The PoliticsGirl Podcast: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast⁠ Cult Conversations: The Influence Continuum with Dr. Steve Hassan: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan⁠ Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen⁠ The Weekend Show: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show⁠ Burn the Boats: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats⁠ Majority 54: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54⁠ Political Beatdown: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown⁠ On Democracy with FP Wellman: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman⁠ Uncovered: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Trump gives himself a grade a “A+++++” on the economy, but the reality for most Americans is very different; Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi discusses the DOJ's release of some of the Jeffrey Epstein files; a detailed breakdown of what MRNA vaccines are, how they work, and why they are so important To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

President Trump gives himself high marks on the economy, but the reality for most Americans is far different; Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi breaks down the DOJ's release of some of the Jeffrey Epstein files; E. Lockhart's “We Were Liars” trilogy is the subject of this week's meeting of the Velshi Banned Book Club To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tonight on The Last Word: Republicans are divided on how to handle health care and affordability. Also, 21 states sue over Donald Trump's SNAP cuts for legal immigrants. And Trump faces legal resistance. Ken Dilanian, Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, Nicole Santa Cruz, Sister Simone Campbell, Marc Santia, Rob D'Amico, and Skye Perryman join Jonathan Capehart. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, 8th District, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the Epstein files. He reports his experience hearing the survivors of Jeffrey Epstein on Capitol Hill. Rep. Krishnamoorthi and other members of the House and Senate voted to release the Epstein files. He shares the timeline that will follow before the files are on the […]

Parliament is not usually the place where you hear racist language. But yesterday, the Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood repeated a racist slur that she has often been subjected to. Was she right to use this language to illustrate her point? And was she using it to justify her latest asylum policies?Later, Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi joins us to talk about the Epstein files and the mounting pressure on President Trump.The News Agents is brought to you by HSBC UK - https://www.hsbc.co.uk/EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal -> https://nordvpn.com/thenewsagents Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee

Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, 8th District, joins Lisa Dent to discuss various current events. Rep. Krishnamoorthi shares his opinion of President Trump demolishing the East Wing of the White House to build a ballroom. He warns of the damage that will be dealt by the lack of SNAP funding and gives the latest of the government […]

Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi discusses the consequences the American people are facing right now due to the ongoing government shutdown and the new fight over food stamps; how the widespread government furloughs are having a major effect on the American economy; Rep. Jim Clyburn discusses how he is holding the line against the chaotic Trump presidency; Sabaa Tahir's “All My Rage” is the subject of this week's Velshi Banned Book Club Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Everything you need to know on the first week of testimony from the January 6th Commission. Plus, Mea Culpa welcomes Democratic Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi to discuss the GOP moral failure on 1/6, Trump's insanity and much, much more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, 8th District, joins Lisa Dent to discuss an incident in Hoffman Estates where an ICE agent is recorded detaining a teenage girl, kneeling on her neck. DHS downplayed the video, claiming that the video was “not even from this year.” Rep. Krishnamoorthi says that DHS is, “trying to gaslight us,” and believes […]

Tonight on The Last Word: Speaker Mike Johnson describes an upcoming anti-Trump march as a “Hate America” rally. Also, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker says Donald Trump's chaos in Chicago is pretext for invoking the Insurrection Act. Plus, Democrats demand answers from the Trump administration on Jeffrey Epstein. And a New York Times analysis breaks down the high number of Black officials fired by the Trump administration. Jason Stanley, Robert Reich, Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, and Errin Haines join Ali Velshi. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL 8) joins Lisa Dent to share his thoughts on the ICE agents in Chicago. Rep. Krishnamoorthi lists the four things he thinks people need to do in response to the actions of ICE agents.

Tonight on The Last Word: The House Oversight Committee plans on releasing the transcript of the Alex Acosta interview. Also, Democrats criticize Donald Trump for attacks on free speech. Plus, Americans are losing trust in health agencies under Trump. And moderate Democrats are split on Zohran Mamdani's candidacy. Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, Lisa Rubin, Zack Beauchamp, Dr. Vin Gupta, and Basil Smikle join Ali Velshi. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

President Trump has directed strikes on three boats this month that he claims were transporting drugs. Retired Navy Capt. Jon Duffy explains why he thinks the attacks cross a “dangerous line” and discard “the rule of law.”And, Trump says the U.S. and China have reached a potential deal to allow TikTok to keep operating in the U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, one of the authors of the bill to ban or force the sale of the popular social media platform, shares more about the deal.Then, a recent case of a surrogacy gone wrong highlights the lack of regulation around women carrying a pregnancy for someone else. Emi Nietfeld covers fertility technology for Wired and joins us.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

We're six months out from the statewide Illinois primary, and the main showdown is shaping up to be the Democratic race for Dick Durbin's Senate seat. Political analysts suggest this rare open-seat race will favor Democrats, though that's not assured. So far, nine Democrats have entered the race, with three notable candidates – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, Congresswoman Robin Kelly and current Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton – rising to the top. On this episode of In The Loop, host Sasha-Ann Simons and our panel of Illinois politicos size up the candidates and break down the race to replace outgoing Senator Dick Durbin in D.C. For a full archive of In the Loop interviews, head over to wbez.org/intheloop.

Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, 8th District, joins Lisa Dent to share his views on ICE raids that were originally intended to “remove criminal elements from the community” and have become “a spectacle . . . they are hurting real people, they are hurting communities.” They also discuss the proposed purchase of TikTok.

Harry talks to Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, an Illinois Democrat who's got a hand in a wide array of headline-grabbing initiatives on Capitol Hill. Representative Krishnamoorthi fills Harry in on what Trump has planned for Chicago, what Democrats are saying about a possible government shutdown, whether further Epstein disclosures are on the way, and why he thinks it's past time to ban members of Congress from trading stocks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Democratic strategist James Carville has issued a public apology and removed a YouTube video from his “Politics War Room” podcast that implied a connection between First Lady Melania Trump and Jeffrey Epstein. The decision follows a legal letter from Melania's attorney, prompting Carville to edit the episode, retract his remarks, and formally apologize on a recent broadcast. The first lady responded by sharing a screenshot of the pulled video and the apology transcript on X. This action aligns with another recent retraction by the Daily Beast, which took down a piece citing Michael Wolff's claims about Melania's introduction to Donald Trump via Epstein's circle—claims she disputes in her 2024 memoir, saying she met him at a Fashion Week party in 1998.Next up...Vice President J.D. Vance reportedly hosted a private strategy meeting initially planned at his residence but later moved to the White House, bringing together key Trump administration figures—including Attorney General Pam Bondi, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, FBI Director Kash Patel, and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles—to coordinate the response to the Epstein investigation. Among the topics under discussion were whether to release audio or transcripts of Blanche's interview with Ghislaine Maxwell and how to shape the administration's public messaging amid mounting scrutiny. Although both Trump and Vance publicly dismissed the reports as “fake news,” sources confirmed the meeting took place at the White House to avoid media attention.next up...Democratic members of the House Oversight Committee have vigorously urged transparency in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, pushing to subpoena the Department of Justice for the full, unredacted case files (with victim identities redacted), and seeking testimony from high‑profile figures, including Ghislaine Maxwell and the Clintons.   Alongside this, leading Democratic lawmakers such as Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi have called for Epstein survivors to be invited to testify before Congress—an appeal reinforced by survivor advocates like Alicia Arden and attorney Gloria Allred, who demand full disclosure.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:James Carville apologizes and pulls video suggesting a Melania Trump ‘Epstein connection'Epstein files: Oversight Democrats call for hearing with victimsTop Trump officials discussed Epstein at White House meeting Wednesday night | CNN Politics

Democratic strategist James Carville has issued a public apology and removed a YouTube video from his “Politics War Room” podcast that implied a connection between First Lady Melania Trump and Jeffrey Epstein. The decision follows a legal letter from Melania's attorney, prompting Carville to edit the episode, retract his remarks, and formally apologize on a recent broadcast. The first lady responded by sharing a screenshot of the pulled video and the apology transcript on X. This action aligns with another recent retraction by the Daily Beast, which took down a piece citing Michael Wolff's claims about Melania's introduction to Donald Trump via Epstein's circle—claims she disputes in her 2024 memoir, saying she met him at a Fashion Week party in 1998.Next up...Vice President J.D. Vance reportedly hosted a private strategy meeting initially planned at his residence but later moved to the White House, bringing together key Trump administration figures—including Attorney General Pam Bondi, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, FBI Director Kash Patel, and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles—to coordinate the response to the Epstein investigation. Among the topics under discussion were whether to release audio or transcripts of Blanche's interview with Ghislaine Maxwell and how to shape the administration's public messaging amid mounting scrutiny. Although both Trump and Vance publicly dismissed the reports as “fake news,” sources confirmed the meeting took place at the White House to avoid media attention.next up...Democratic members of the House Oversight Committee have vigorously urged transparency in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, pushing to subpoena the Department of Justice for the full, unredacted case files (with victim identities redacted), and seeking testimony from high‑profile figures, including Ghislaine Maxwell and the Clintons.   Alongside this, leading Democratic lawmakers such as Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi have called for Epstein survivors to be invited to testify before Congress—an appeal reinforced by survivor advocates like Alicia Arden and attorney Gloria Allred, who demand full disclosure.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:James Carville apologizes and pulls video suggesting a Melania Trump ‘Epstein connection'Epstein files: Oversight Democrats call for hearing with victimsTop Trump officials discussed Epstein at White House meeting Wednesday night | CNN PoliticsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Tonight on The Last Word: Democrats introduce a resolution opposing clemency for Ghislaine Maxwell. Also, Donald Trump sets off a congressional redistricting battle. And new reporting finds Elon Musk gave $15 million to support Trump and Republicans amid their public feud. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, Rep. Zoe Lofgren, and Joe Miller join Lawrence O'Donnell.

Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, Illinois' 8th District, joins Lisa Dent to weigh in on GOP-led efforts to redraw congressional maps in key states like Texas ahead of the 2026 midterms. With Republicans seeking to solidify their slim majority in the House, Krishnamoorthi explains the political stakes and potential legal challenges.

Tonight on The Last Word: The House Oversight Committee rejects Ghislaine Maxwell's immunity request. Also, former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper launches his U.S. Senate bid. Plus, Trump fails to “make America affordable again.” And Democratic attorneys general sue to block Trump's SNAP data order. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, Barbara McQuade, Jennifer Rubin, Anderson Clayton, Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, and Washington Attorney General Nick Brown join Jonathan Capehart.

U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL 8) joins John Williams to talk about Speaker Johnson ending the legislation session early, what he thinks might be revealed in the Epstein files, if he believes the Epstein story will have legs when Congress comes back, and why his constituents are interested in finding the truth about what’s in the files.

U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL 8) joins John Williams to talk about Speaker Johnson ending the legislation session early, what he thinks might be revealed in the Epstein files, if he believes the Epstein story will have legs when Congress comes back, and why his constituents are interested in finding the truth about what’s in the files.

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U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL 8) joins John Williams to talk about why he’s voting now on President Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill,’ what will likely happen to Medicaid if this bill passes, the cuts to education, housing, SNAP in the bill, and if there is anything in the bill that he likes.

This week on Face the Nation, the turmoil over tariffs continues. The economic whiplash from the on again, off again Trump tariffs persists here at home, as does the confusion around the world. We speak exclusively with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Then, as Congress continues to move forward with its massive tax and border bill, questions remain on how the Senate will change it. Kentucky Republican Senator Rand Paul gives us the latest on what's next for the president's sweeping agenda and his criticisms of it.  Plus, how will the administration's new restrictions on foreign student visas impact America's colleges and universities -- and our ability to attract international talent to our workforce?  House Democrat Raja Krishnamoorthi and Wesleyan University President Michael Roth will be here to discuss. Finally, we'll get some clarity on whether or not healthy children and pregnant women should get the Covid-19 vaccine after a week of mixed messaging from Trump administration health officials. FDA Commissioner Marty Makary will join us to clear things up.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tonight on The Last Word: Democrats call for Pete Hegseth to resign over the Signal leak. Also, the race for the House seat vacated by Mike Waltz is closer than expected. Plus, Elon Musk is pouring millions into the Wisconsin Supreme Court race. And Republicans are scrambling as Democrats win special elections. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, Barbara McQuade, Josh Weil, Ben Wikler, Pennsylvania State Sen.-elect James Malone, and Pennsylvania House Speaker Joanna McClinton join Symone Sanders.

Guests: Sen. Elissa Slotkin, Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Marc EliasThe White House keeps spinning as the genuine concern and outrage grows. Tonight: Sen. Elissa Slotkin on the massive White House security breach and new calls for resignations. Then, Sen. Elizabeth Warren on today's grilling of the man who would run Social Security.  Want more of Chris? Download and subscribe to his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your podcasts.

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump abruptly fires Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman CQ Brown. Plus, Kash Patel is sworn in as Trump's new FBI director. Also, Trump attacks Zelenskyy while praising his talks with Putin. And PA State Rep. Mandy Steele warns against Trump's medical research cuts. Jennifer Rubin, Ruth Ben-Ghiat, Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, and Michael McFaul also join Ali Velshi.

Watch Politics War Room & James Carville Explains on YouTube @PoliticsWarRoomOfficial James and Al fire off on MAGA's war on diversity-boosting policies, their pro-Russian sentiment, and the kleptocrats empowered by the Trump administration by calling out their dangerous and undue influence on government and the press.  Then, they welcome Rep. Raja Krisnamoorthi to discuss the foreign policy axis of Chinese and Indian relations, Trump's inability to address ongoing consumer price increases, and his departure from established democratic norms.  They also examine Elon's role in government, the dangers of DOGE, and the growing threat to Social Security and Medicaid. Email your questions to James and Al at politicswarroom@gmail.com or tweet them to @politicon.  Make sure to include your city– we love to hear where you're from! More from James and Al: Get text updates from Politics War Room and Politicon. Watch Politics War Room & James Carville Explains on YouTube @PoliticsWarRoomOfficial James Carville and Matt Tyrnauer are taking CARVILLE: WINNING IS EVERYTHING, STUPID on the road!  The first stop is at the University of Georgia on February 19th in Athens, GA!  Join James for an exclusive meet and greet, a screening of the new documentary, and an intimate Q&A session– including a signed copy of his book.  Visit meetcarvilleathens.eventbrite.com to sign up.  You can also get updates and some great behind-the-scenes content by following James on Twitter @jamescarville and his new TikTok @realjamescarville James Carville & Al Hunt have launched the Politics War Room Substack Get More From This Week's Guest:  Get More From Rep. Raja Krisnamoorthi: Twitter | House.gov | Website  Please Support Our Sponsors: 3 Day Blinds: For their buy 1 get 1 50% off deal, head to 3DayBlinds.com/warroom Magic Spoon: Get $5 off your next order of delicious protein-packed Magic Spoon at magicspoon.com/warroom Quince: Get 365-day returns and free shipping on high-quality, stylish, and affordable clothing you'll wear for years to come when you go to quince.com/warroom