Democrats condemn Kiggans for echoing racist remarks, signaling election-year pressure
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Top House Democrats condemned Rep. Jen Kiggans for echoing a Richmond radio host’s racist language about Hakeem Jeffries, calling for her resignation and warning of electoral backlash; the day also featured a House Oversight field hearing with Epstein victims urging reforms to the Crime Victims Rights Act, ongoing crypto-ethics negotiations with White House input, plus notes on Rep. Tom Kean Jr.’s absence and renewed talks on Secret Service funding tied to Trump’s ballroom project.
- Top House Democrats slam Jen Kiggans over radio host’s ‘vile and racist language’ Politico
- Virginia representative distances herself after agreeing with radio show host’s offensive comment about Jeffries CNN
- A Racist Remark About Jeffries Sets Off Democratic Anger in Virginia The New York Times
- US Democrats urge Jen Kiggans to resign for agreeing with racist ‘cotton-picking’ remark The Guardian
- Key Republican faces Democratic calls to resign over radio interview Axios
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