Democratic Rep. Jerry Nadler to retire from Congress

Democratic Rep. Jerry Nadler to retire from Congress

Longtime Democratic Rep. Jerry Nadler, a liberal lion and the longest-serving member of Congress from New York, will not seek re-election. Nadler represents a significant swath of the borough of Manhattan and had served as the chair and ranking member of the powerful House Judiciary Committee, which put him at the center of three presidential impeachments. In revealing his plans toThe New York Times, Nadler admitted that his party and the country were in the midst of a generational change, and it was time for him to accept that reality. He discussed what happened to former President Joe Biden, who gave in to calls from his party to step aside in the last election after a disastrous debate performance raised questions about his mental acuity. "Watching the Biden thing really said something about the necessity for generational change in the party, and I think I want to respect that," Nadler told the Times. Despite his seniority, Nadler was bound to face a robust primary challenge from a potentially wide field of younger and more progressive challengers. Nadler's sway in Washington was already waning. He was removed from his perch as the top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee at the start of this Congress, a sign that the party was pushing for younger leadership. The Nadler seat is one of the bluest in the country, so it will likely remain in Democratic hands in the 2026 midterm elections. NBC has reached out to the Nadler campaign for comment.

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Democratic Rep. Jerry Nadler to retire from Congress

Democratic Rep. Jerry Nadler to retire from Congress Longtime Democratic Rep. Jerry Nadler, a liberal lion and the longest-serving member of...

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President Donald Trump's policies spark protests in multiple US cities on Labor Day

President Donald Trump's policies spark protests in multiple US cities on Labor Day

CHICAGO (AP) — Protesters took to the streets in multiple U.S. cities on Labor Day to criticizePresident Donald Trumpand demand aliving wage for workers. Demonstrations in Chicago and New York were organized by One Fair Wage to draw attention to the struggles laborers face in the U.S., where the federal minimum wage is $7.25 an hour. Chants of "Trump must go now!" echoed outside the president's former home in New York, while protesters gathered outside a different Trump Tower in Chicago, yelling"No National Guard"and "Lock him up!" Large crowds also gathered in Washington D.C. and San Francisco. In New York, people gathered outside Trump Tower, which has become a magnet for protests and remains a prominent symbol of the president's wealth, even though the president hasn't lived in the Manhattan skyscraper for years. Demonstrators waved signs and banners calling for an end to what they said is a fascist regime. In Washington, a large crowd gathered with signs saying"Stop the ICE invasion"and an umbrella painted with "Free D.C. No masked thugs." Hundreds more gathered at protests along the West Coast to fight for the rights ofimmigrantsand workers. Multiple groups joined together at the protests in Chicago to listen to speeches and lend their voices to the chants. "We're here because we're under attack. We're here because our core values and our democracy is under attack. We are here because they are threatening to send the military into our streets," Daniel Biss, the mayor of Evanston, Illinois, told the crowd in Chicago as he urged them to stand up for workers. At one point, a woman got out of a vehicle with Iowa plates in Chicago to shout "Long liveDonald Trump" over and over again, resulting in a brief confrontation as the protesters responded with shouts of their own until the woman left a few minutes later. In the crowd, Ziri Marquez said she came out because she's concerned about overlapping issues in the U.S. and around the world, decrying anti-migrant attitudes in the U.S. and the deaths of Palestinians in Gaza. "I think especially, you know, when we're dealing with low wages and we're dealing with a stagnant economy, immigrants are largely used as a scapegoat," said Marquez, 25. Along the West Coast from San Diego up to Seattle, hundreds gathered at rallies to call for a stop to the "billionaire takeover." Groups supporting federal workers and unions marched in Los Angeles; San Francisco; and Portland, Oregon, in support of workers rights. Rally organizer May Day Strong said on its website that "billionaires are stealing from working families, destroying our democracy and building private armies to attack our towns and cities." They called on people to take collective action to stop the takeover. Portland protester Lynda Oakley of Beaverton toldOregolive.comthat her frustrations with health care, immigration and Social Security inspired her to join the march. "I am done with what's happening in our country," she said. King County Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda, who took part in a demonstration at Seattle's Cascade Playground, toldKOMO Newsthat they wanted to send a message of workers above billionaires. "Workers should be more powerful than the small billionaire class," she said. ___ Associated Press Writers Michael Sisak contributed to this report from New York and Martha Bellisle contributed from Seattle

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President Donald Trump's policies spark protests in multiple US cities on Labor Day

President Donald Trump's policies spark protests in multiple US cities on Labor Day CHICAGO (AP) — Protesters took to the streets in mul...

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Opinion - Congress must immediately restore the union rights of federal employees

Opinion - Congress must immediately restore the union rights of federal employees

We celebrate Labor Day this year under the shadow of one of the greatest ongoing attacks on union rights in this nation's history. In March, President Trump signed anexecutive orderintended to strip nearly 1 million federal employees of their union rights at multiple agencies. Over the last month, the Trump administration has started to implement the president's union-busting executive order by unilaterally and unlawfullyterminatingunion contractsat the Environmental Protection Agency, Federal Emergency Management Agency, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and the Department of Veterans Affairs. Union rights provide federal employees a way to improve their workplaces and report wrongdoing. The loss of union rights, therefore, not only impacts federal employees, but also the American people, who depend on the federal government and the services it provides. That is why, on this Labor Day, we are calling on Congress to immediately pass the Protect America's Workforce Act. TheProtect America's Workforce Actis bipartisan legislation introduced by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) and Jared Golden (D-Maine) and cosponsored by 222 members of Congress. It restores the collective bargaining rights of the union federal employees impacted by President Trump's attempted union-busting. It has the majority support needed to pass if it came to the House floor for a vote today. Members of Congress on both sides of the aisle back the Protect America's Workforce Act because they know that employees with a voice in their workplace have higher morale and are able to better serve the American people. In fact, Republicans supporting the billwrote toPresident Trump emphasizing that collective bargaining in the federal government plays a positive role by providing a structured way for employees and management to communicate and address workplace concerns. Specifically, through collective bargaining, federal employees are able to offer expertise and experience that improves processes, reduces waste and generates efficiencies. Officers at the Transportation Security Administration have beenable to negotiatefor policies that provide for better work-life balance and expanded benefits that have helped performance and retention at the agency. Additionally, collective bargaining at the Department of Veterans Affairs led toan improved promotion process, which is important to ensuring the agency can retain talented staff. At the Social Security Administration, union members secured more time for employeesto attend and complete trainingthat helps them perform their responsibilities more effectively. Union rights also provide federal employees with a voice and protections that allows them to push back against politically motivated requests to compromise professional standards or ignore facts without putting their jobs at risk. For example, EPA staffsecuredscientific integrity provisions and whistleblower protections in their union contract to ensure federal scientists cannot be pressured to alter climate data to align with political agendas. FEMA employees, who support communities that have suffered from natural disasters,negotiated for the rightto refuse unlawful orders. If federal employees' union rights are not restored, we can expect to see a politicized civil service that puts politicians and special interests ahead of the American people. This means that the effectiveness of government services will suffer, which will result in worse outcomes for everyday Americans. Federal employeesfirst gainedcollective bargaining rights over a half-century ago and these rights were expanded over time as Republicans and Democrats realized the utility of having a structured process for federal workers to address workplace issues without disrupting government operations. Historically,presidents from both partieshave upheld federal employees' union rights. President Trump's efforts to eliminate the collective bargaining rights of federal employees are radical and wrong. The AFL-CIO Department for Professional Employees, where I am president, and our allies are determined to see the union rights of these federal employees restored. As Congress comes back from recess, they must prioritize passing the Protect America's Workforce Act. Federal employees go to work every day in service of this nation and the American people. Now Congress needs to go to work and do their job to ensure federal employees have the rights and protections they deserve. Jennifer Dorning is president of the Department for Professional Employees, AFL-CIO. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to The Hill.

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Opinion - Congress must immediately restore the union rights of federal employees

Opinion - Congress must immediately restore the union rights of federal employees We celebrate Labor Day this year under the shadow of one o...

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Phillies rally for 10-8 victory in Milwaukee as Brewers manager Pat Murphy gets ejected

Phillies rally for 10-8 victory in Milwaukee as Brewers manager Pat Murphy gets ejected

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Brandon Marsh went 4 for 5 and singled home the go-ahead run in the ninth inning as the Philadelphia Phillies erased an early four-run deficit to beat the Milwaukee Brewers 10-8 on Monday. Marsh singled home pinch-runner Garrett Stubbs after Abner Uribe (2-2) sandwiched a strikeout of Bryce Harper with walks to Kyle Schwarber and J.T. Realmuto. Harrison Bader singled home Realmuto with an insurance run. Brewers manager Pat Murphy was ejected after coming out of the dugout to argue that Realmuto hadn't checked his swing on a 3-2 pitch that was low and outside. Harper homered and Bader went 3 for 5 with two doubles and three RBIs as the Phillies won the opener of a three-game series between the top two teams in the majors. Brice Turang and Caleb Durbin homered for Milwaukee. David Robertson (2-0) picked up the win despite allowing two runs in his lone inning. Jhoan Duran retired the side in order in the ninth to earn his 25th save in 28 opportunities. Milwaukee took an early 4-0 lead against Taijuan Walker as Turang and Durbin went deep to start each of the first two innings. Philadelphia's comeback began when Harper drove a 101 mph fastball from rookie Jacob Misiorowski over the center-field wall. The Phillies pulled ahead 6-5 by scoring three runs off Nick Mears in the sixth. Milwaukee tied it in the bottom half when second baseman Bryson Stott mishandled a two-out grounder from Jackson Chourio, enabling Durbin to score from third. Philadelphia took an 8-6 lead in the eighth by scoring two runs off Shelby Miller, wholeft with an apparent injury.Milwaukee tied it again in the bottom of the inning on pinch-hitter Isaac Collins' two-run single. Key moment After Collins' two-out single in the eighth, Blake Perkins followed with a long drive to center field that Bader caught at the front of the warning track to keep the game tied. Key stat Turang went 2 for 3 with two walks to open September after batting .343 with 10 homers and 24 RBIs in August. Up next After playing 19 games in 18 days, the Brewers finally get a day off Tuesday before the series resumes Wednesday with Philadelphia RHP Aaron Nola (3-7, 6.47 ERA) facing LHP Jose Quintana (10-5, 3.69). ___ AP MLB:https://apnews.com/MLB

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Phillies rally for 10-8 victory in Milwaukee as Brewers manager Pat Murphy gets ejected MILWAUKEE (AP) — Brandon Marsh went 4 for 5 and sing...

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Sarkisian, Manning, preseason No. 1 Texas under microscope after 14-7 loss to Ohio State in opener

Sarkisian, Manning, preseason No. 1 Texas under microscope after 14-7 loss to Ohio State in opener

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Arch Manning and Steve Sarkisian have shared a spotlight, the prodigy quarterback from football's royal family and the coach often complimented for his tutelage of players at that position along with his prowess at designing offense. Now both men are under a microscope after No. 1 Texas' inability to generate sufficient offense during a 14-7 season-opening loss at No. 3 Ohio State on Saturday. Manning, the sophomore grandson of Archie and nephew of Peyton and Eli, made his first start against an elite opponent after taking a redshirt season as a freshman and serving as backup to Quinn Ewers in 2024. Manning completed 10 of 17 passes for 170 yards with a touchdown, an interception and sometimes a look of befuddlement. Manning completed 67.8% of his passes filling in for Ewers. But he wasn't ready to navigate a talented defense directed by Matt Patricia, a three-time Super Bowl winner with the New England Patriots, two of those seasons as defensive coordinator. "There wasn't much to like," Manning said on Monday. "I've got to play better for us to win." Sarkisian, meanwhile, has answered questions about not calling more short passes early in the game so Manning could establish a rhythm. The coach said he probably should have ordered some running plays for Manning before the second half. "I think I didn't call a quarterback run maybe until the start of the second quarter and then incorporated a few more into the second half when it presented itself," Sarkisian said Monday. "I think I could have incorporated that a little bit earlier, just for him to get that first hit out of the way." Manning missed some open receivers, throwing high, low and then behind Ryan Wingo on the Longhorns' final possession, an incompletion as the receiver crossed the middle on third-and-5 at midfield with two minutes left. Wingo had room to run had he caught the pass. In the third quarter, Manning released a pass from the left hashmark to the right sideline that was late and under thrown, resulting in an interception. Wingo was open on the play. Manning at times exhibited issues with mechanics. "There was a couple times where we had some crossing routes where I didn't feel like he brought his feet to where he wanted to throw the ball, which, in turn, forced kind of a little bit more of a side arm delivery, which isn't his style of throwing," Sarkisian said. "I think if he can get his feet aligned and get his shoulders aligned, that can help with some of his accuracy." Manning knows that as well. "You are always trying to get better each week, go back to square one, fundamentals," Manning said. "Obviously I've got to hit Ryan late in the game. I kind of looked back for him." Manning had some deft completions, but he said "there weren't enough good ones." Perhaps his best was a 30-yard completion to tight end Jack Endries along the left sideline with two defenders near him on Texas' final possession. Manning's touchdown pass, 32 yards to Parker Livingstone with 3:28 left in the game, was well thrown. "I think Arch in the second half, I thought we started to see the glimpses of what he's capable of," Sarkisian said. Texas rushed for a 166 yards and an average of 4.5 yards a carry, a strong effort against a top-notch defense. But the Longhorns failed on four of five fourth-down plays, including Manning getting stuffed at the 1-yard line in the third quarter. That play evoked the Longhorns' final possession against Ohio State in a College Football Playoff semifinal game last season. Texas needed just one yard on four plays to tie the game but failed to score. Red zone scoring is an issue for the Longhorns, who ranked 100th nationally in that area last season. Penalties are another issue. They ranked No. 86 last season with 6.4 per game. Texas had six penalties against Ohio State, including two that helped facilitate Ohio State's first touchdown drive. "It wasn't so much the amount of penalties, it was the timing of the penalties," Sarkisian said. Texas gained 257 total yards in the second half, which encouraged Sarkisian, whose Longhorns host San Jose State on Saturday, "I was saying on Saturday, let's not judge this book by chapter one," Sarkisian said. "Let's read the whole book before we make an assessment, a judgment, on this passing game and on (Manning), on what this team can be as the season unfolds."

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Sarkisian, Manning, preseason No. 1 Texas under microscope after 14-7 loss to Ohio State in opener

Sarkisian, Manning, preseason No. 1 Texas under microscope after 14-7 loss to Ohio State in opener AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Arch Manning and Ste...

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