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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Republican announces bid to unseat Dem U.S. Rep. Landsman in district covering Warren County
Jul. 25—An Air Force veteran and former CIA official announced his 2026 congressional campaign with the intent of unseating incumbent Democratic U.S. Rep. Greg Landsman in a vulnerable southwest Ohio district. Eric Conroy, a Cincinnati Republican, bills himself as the product of four generations of blue-collar workers. He told Fox News Digital ahead of his announcement that he wants to be a "common-sense advocate" in Washington, D.C. He's running to represent Ohio's 1st Congressional District, which covers much of Cincinnati, the eastern portions of Hamilton County, and all of Warren County, in the U.S. House of Representatives. His campaign website outlines a political platform that includes tighter border security, supporting school choice, protecting crypto from over-regulation, cutting burdensome code as a means to help small businesses, and more. The website also calls out Landsman for a 2023 vote against a U.S. House resolution that generally prohibits transgender women from participating in women's scholastic sports. "Eric believes that women's sports should be reserved for biological females to ensure fair competition. He supports legislation that clearly defines sex based on biological difference in federal law to protect the fairness of women's athletic competitions from elementary school to college," his website reads. Landsman was first elected to the U.S. House in 2022, defeating a Republican incumbent with 52.8% of the vote. When he was reelected in 2024, Landsman became the first Democrat to represent OH-1 in consecutive terms in decades. At the time, Landsman credited his electoral success to his practical approach. "Voters want normal, pragmatic, reliable, and bipartisan leadership — and they know they get that with me and our team. We get things done for folks in southwest Ohio. We do the work, and we do it in a bipartisan way," he said. ------ For more stories like this, sign up for our Ohio Politics newsletter. It's free, curated, and delivered straight to your inbox every Thursday evening. Avery Kreemer can be reached at 614-981-1422, on X, via email, or you can drop him a comment/tip with the survey below.
Bloomberg
17-07-2025
- Health
- Bloomberg
House Bill Seeks to Help Veterans Access Alternatives to Opioids
A bipartisan group of US lawmakers introduced legislation to help veterans access alternatives to opioids, part of a broader push to promote safer painkillers and reduce overdose deaths. The Nopain for Veterans Act would require the US Department of Veterans Affairs to include non-opioid pain drugs on its formulary, making it easier for patients to access them. The bill has several sponsors, including Reps. Greg Landsman, a Democrat from Ohio, and Derrick Van Orden, a Republican from Wisconsin and former Navy Seal.
Fox News
17-07-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
SCOOP: Former CIA officer, Air Force veteran launches GOP campaign for Dem-held Ohio district
First on Fox: Eric Conroy, a U.S. Air Force veteran and former CIA case officer, announced his campaign to represent Ohio's 1st Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday. Speaking with Fox News Digital ahead of his announcement, the Cincinnati native said southwest Ohio deserves a "common-sense advocate" in Washington, D.C., who can help the city reach its full potential. Conroy criticized incumbent Democratic Rep. Greg Landsman as "anything but" that common-sense decision maker for Ohioans, tying Landsman's policy record to President Joe Biden's progressive agenda. "This is decision-making more along the lines of an AOC or a Nancy Pelosi and not someone from Southwest Ohio," Conroy said of the second-term Democrat. Ohio, once a reliable swing state, has shifted to the right over the past few election cycles. Republican Sen. Bernie Moreno, a businessman and political outsider, defeated longtime incumbent Democrat Sen. Sherrod Brown in 2024, securing a Republican majority in the U.S. Senate. On the campaign trail, Moreno also tied his Democrat opponent's voting record to Biden's, capitalizing on Ohio's conservative shift. Conroy blamed the Democratic Party's "lack of initiative, lack of foundation, and lack of any real ideas" for Ohio's red wave. "Greg Landsman has been a part of that problem and a part of that party that has really failed to address any day-to-day issues that people are encountering. Instead, they are focused on promoting a far-left agenda, which does not put money back in their pockets or help them solve day-today issues," he explained. Landsman was elected to represent Ohio's 1st District in 2022, unseating former GOP Rep. Steve Chabot. The Democrat won his re-election campaign last year against Republican challenger Orlando Sonza, an Army veteran and former Hamilton County prosecutor. Conroy said he would bring a multi-faceted approach to representing Cincinnati in Washington, D.C., given his experience growing up locally, nationally in the U.S. Air Force, and internationally at the CIA's Directorate of Operations, leading intelligence missions around the world. "I'm running for Congress because I've seen the threats we face abroad and the struggles families face here at home. It's time for new leadership that will stand up to the extremes, restore common sense, and fight to make sure the American Dream stays within reach for every Ohioan," Conroy said. Core among Conroy's campaign promises are a commitment to building the economy, supporting law enforcement and securing the border. The Republican has also vowed to protect Social Security and Medicare, a hot-button issue heading into the 2026 midterm elections as Democrats seize on Republicans' Medicaid reform included in President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill."
Axios
05-06-2025
- Business
- Axios
Scoop: Democrats vow to boycott popular D.C. restaurants
Dozens of House and Senate Democrats have signed a pledge to boycott some of Washington, D.C.'s hottest restaurants over labor disputes, Axios has learned. Why it matters: The list includes Le Diplomate and posh downtown venues that are popular spots for Democratic fundraisers, giving lawmakers a rare opportunity to throw around some serious weight on behalf of a union. Rep. Greg Casar (D-Texas), the chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, told Axios: "We can have big policy debates, but we also have to show the American people some concrete examples." "If a bunch of workers are organizing across multiple restaurants here in D.C., it will get attention. Absolutely," Rep. Greg Landsman (D-Ohio) told Axios. Driving the news: More than 50 House and Senate Democrats have signed onto Unite Here Local 25's pledge to avoid six of D.C.'s buzziest restaurants. In addition to Le Diplomate, they include Osteria Mozza and The Occidental, all owned by prolific East Coast restaurateur and Democratic donor Stephen Starr. There's also Rasika, Modena and Bombay Club — classics of the power dining scene in Washington, founded by chef Ashok Bajaj of Knightsbridge Restaurant Group. Between the lines: Political groups and candidates have spent thousands of dollars at those spots over the past year, federal campaign records show. Former President Obama and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos made headlines when they dined at Osteria Mozza in January. Then-President Biden was a repeat customer at Le Diplomate during his presidency. State of play: Unite Here Local 25 says the boycott is necessary because "workers have endured months of union busting." Both restaurant groups deny those claims and accuse the union of being heavyhanded. Unite Here is continuing its organizing at all six establishments, though there are currently no unionization elections scheduled. "Workers are calling for D.C. customers to boycott these restaurants, asking the public not to eat, meet or drink at these locations," says a copy of the pledge provided to Axios. Zoom in: Among the signers are some of Democrats' top fundraisers and biggest names, including Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.). Sens. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) are also on the list. It isn't just progressives or safe-district Democrats either: Landsman and Rep. Jared Golden (D-Maine) both signed on despite being moderates in competitive seats, as did Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) What they're saying: "With these restaurants that are frequented so much by members of Congress, our boycott of fundraisers and visiting could have a real impact — could really help these workers," said Casar. He added: "This is our opportunity when we're here in Washington, D.C. to not just go vote in the Capitol but actually go out in the community and make a difference." Landsman said his advice to the restaurants is to "avoid the negative publicity, and sit down with them." "We can say that all members on the list are personally boycotting," Benjy Cannon, a spokesperson for the union, told Axios in a message. "Many of them have been meeting personally with STARR and Knightsbridge workers all year." The other side: "Local 25's call for a boycott is baseless," Starr restaurants said in a statement. "A boycott of any kind can result in lost hours, wages, and tips that hardworking employees rely upon." "It is unfortunate that an organization that claims to want to represent employees would call for an action that would harm them." "We respect our employees wishes," Bajaj said. "How many of these congress members even know themselves that they're signing?" Zoom out: Starr's restaurant group has accused Unite Here Local 25 of overly aggressive tactics. That includes union reps showing up with petitions outside employees' homes, leading one bartender to sign it even though she planned to vote against a union, as Eater reported in February. Francisco López, a Le Diplomate server of five years, told Axios some employees are holding counter protests to the union.
Axios
03-06-2025
- Politics
- Axios
Jewish lawmakers fear they're next after antisemitic attacks
Jewish members of Congress are worried by a spate of attacks aimed at Jews — and are openly saying they may be next on the target list. Why it matters: There has been a sharp rise in antisemitism and threats against lawmakers in recent years. For some Jewish representatives, the two trends are eerily correlated. "The number of times in the course of a week I'm called a 'Jewish demon' is pretty unsettling," Rep. Greg Landsman (D-Ohio) told Axios. Landsman said "most" Jewish members are "facing these very unsettling and potentially dangerous situations," pointing to the pro-Palestinian encampment that was erected outside his house in Cincinnati. Driving the news: Capitol Hill was rocked last month when two Israeli embassy staffers were fatally shot outside an American Jewish Committee meeting at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C. The suspect, Elias Rodriguez, shouted "free, free Palestine" as he was arrested by police. "I have had a hard time getting the image of being shot and killed out of my head. It happens almost every time I'm in a big crowd now," Landsman said in a statement after the shooting. The incident came after a man who set fire to Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's official residence cited the Jewish governor's stance on the war in Gaza as a factor. State of play: Concerns about Jewish safety spiked again this week after a man yelling "free Palestine" threw Molotov cocktails at attendees of a Boulder, Colorado, rally advocating for the release of hostages held by Hamas. The attack left at least eight people — four women and four men, aged 52 to 88 — hospitalized. What they're saying: Rep. Brad Schneider (D-Ill.) said in a phone interview that he "increased our investment in security" after the D.C. attack. "It's a dangerous world," he told Axios. "I will not let this become normal ... and I will not let this force me to back away or fail to do what I need to do representing all my constituents in the 10th district." Rep. Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.) said: "I've always thought we were in jeopardy and jeopardized when we were on the Capitol campus." And Rep. Laura Friedman (D-Calif.) added: "The Jewish community is very much on edge ... and elected officials in general, I think, are feeling less safe." Zoom out: Beyond their personal safety, several lawmakers previewed a renewed push to fund the Nonprofit Safety Grant Program, particularly to provide security for houses of worship and faith-based organizations.
