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GOP Agriculture Chair G.T. Thompson is asking for a waiver to remain the panel’s top Republican next year despite term limits, arguing his temperament and track record make him best positioned to lead. If granted, it could trigger a leadership scramble as others like Rep. Austin Scott line up to succeed him; the broader update slate also covers policy battles, party discipline debates, and related Capitol activity.
Democratic Rep. David Scott of Georgia, a 12-term congressman and former state legislator who chaired the House Agriculture Committee from 2021 to 2023, has died at age 80 after more than 50 years in public service. His death was announced on the House floor; he leaves a wife and two children. Scott was a champion for farmers, including Black farmers, and supported the 1890s Scholarship Program at historically Black colleges and universities. He faced a May 19, 2026 primary amid House upheaval, becoming the fifth member to die during the 119th Congress.
Rep. Eric Sorensen, a former television meteorologist, discusses how his background in science communication prepared him for Congress and how he navigates talking about climate change. He emphasizes the importance of communicating science to everyday people and working with people on both sides of the aisle. Sorensen also discusses his legislative priorities, including increasing crop insurance programs and ensuring readiness for weather disasters.