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“As Italian Americans, we take immense pride in our traditions and in the legacy of service passed down through generations. Andrew Cuomo shares this spirit and for these reasons we urge him to heed the public service calling once again….”

The Constitution is clear about many things. There are three branches of government. Presidents can be elected to only two terms. And Congress, not the executive branch, has the power of the purse, meaning the power to control federal spending. It is right there, as clear as day in Article I, Section 9, Clause 7:…

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Today, we celebrate the proud heritage of Italian Americans in our Nation, whose contributions and character have shaped our country’s soul.      I believe we are the only Nation in the world with a heart and soul that draws from old and new.  For some Italian-American families, the stories they share about their ancestors’…

Washington DC – Today, the Italian American Democratic Leadership Council (IADLC) announced the formation of the National Leadership Council of Italian Americans for Harris-Walz, a nationwide effort to engage this influential voter base ahead of the 2024 election. With 18 million Italian Americans in the United States—and some experts estimating as many as 26 million—the…

Every presidential election brings with it a technological innovation or two: the Bill Clinton and Bob Dole campaigns’ first-ever campaign websites, Barack Obama’s email list, Donald Trump’s candidacy-by-tweet. For the weeks-old Kamala Harris campaign, it has been a Zoom window. On Sunday night, former Mayor Bill de Blasio of New York was holding forth from…

The Italian American community is organizing a concerted effort to support the Harris-Walz ticket in the 2024 election through an initiative called “Paisans for Kamala.” Spearheaded by the Italian American Democrats, the campaign seeks to harness the political influence and cultural significance of Italian Americans, particularly in key swing states, to bolster the Democratic ticket.…

Democratic Rep. Bill Pascrell, whose career in rough-and-tumble New Jersey politics spanned four decades and who in his later years became known for his sharp barbs against Donald Trump, died on Wednesday, according to a statement on his official X account. He was 87. “It is with deep sadness that we announce that Bill Pascrell Jr., our…

Much has been said these past few days about the unparallelled record of accomplishment and dedication of our President, Joe Biden. The IADLC has wholeheartedly joined in those accolades, touting what our President has done in decades of service to his country. One reason for the Biden Administration’s outstanding successes has been the work and…

Following the lead of our beloved President, we heartily endorse Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee for President, as President Joe Biden said last night, in his Oval Office address to the nation, “She’s experienced, she’s tough, she’s capable.” We encourage all Italian American Delegates to the Democratic Convention to vote for her…

We salute President Joe Biden for his decades of service to our nation. He has been instrumental in strengthening and expanding the North American Treaty Organization (NATO) to counter Russian aggression effectively. He enhanced and deepened our partnership with the government of Italy, promoting freedom and democracy around the world. Joe Biden truly lives the…

Washington DC –  July 2, 2024 – The Italian American Democratic Leadership Council (also known as Italian American Democrats), the longtime voice of Italian Americans in the Democratic Party, today endorsed Peter Barca for Wisconsin’s First District in the U.S. House.  The DCCC considers this a top pickup opportunity and has added Barca’s campaign to…

New York Rep. Jamaal Bowman lost his Democratic primary to Westchester County Executive George Latimer, marking the first defeat for a member of the House “Squad” of progressive lawmakers. The result in New York’s 16th Congressional District is also a victory for pro-Israel groups, which backed Latimer with historic levels of spending during the campaign. According to…

Bill has devoted most of his adult life to public service as a public school teacher, New Jersey State Assemblyman, Mayor of his hometown, Paterson, and as a Member of Congress since 1997. “We are proud to endorse Congressman Bill Pascrell in this Primary Election,” said Joseph R. Paolino, Jr., Chairman of the Italian American…

Former Pennsylvania Auditor General Eugene DePasquale won Tuesday night’s Democratic primary election for attorney general in a crowded field and will face York County District Attorney Dave Sunday, who handily won the Republican primary, in the November general election. DePasquale, 52, was one of five Democratic candidates vying to become the state’s next top prosecutor.…

Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo is focused on U.S. advanced microchip production — and keeping the chips out of China and Russia.

The Italian American Democratic Leadership Council (also known as Italian American Democrats), the voice of Italian Americans in the Democratic Party, today endorsed George Latimer for election to the U.S. House of Representatives. He is running to represent New York’s 16th Congressional District, which covers Westchester County and parts of the Bronx. There are two (2)…

The Italian American Democratic Leadership Council (also known as Italian American Democrats), the voice of Italian Americans in the Democratic Party, today endorsed  Eugene DePasquale for Attorney General of Pennsylvania.  Although Pennsylvania’s Democratic Primary for Attorney General has five (5) declared candidates, Eugene DePasquale attracts deep support from voters across Pennsylvania.  In a crowded field,…

The Italian American Democratic Leadership Council today endorsed Joe Salerno as the Democratic nominee in the Primary Election for New Jersey’s 2nd Congressional District in the U.S. House. Salerno’s campaign has drawn notice for its fundraising, all-star campaign team, and now this latest additional endorsement. “We are proud to endorse Joe Salerno in this Primary,”…

Democrat Tom Suozzi won a hotly contested special election for Congress on Tuesday, the Associated Press projected, retaking a seat in suburban New York and offering his party some reassurance amid high anxiety about President Biden’s political vulnerabilities. Suozzi beat Republican nominee Mazi Pilip to replace Republican George Santos, who was indicted on a charge of…

Several prominent national Italian-American civic leaders then appeared remotely and called the “godfather” comments a negative stereotype of Italian-Americans as mobsters as it cannot be separated from the legendary “Godfather” series of Italian Mafia films.    “We are outraged. When you insult one of us, you insult all of us,” said Rob Fonti of the…

The Italian American Democratic Leadership Council (also known as Italian American Democrats), the voice of Italian Americans in the Democratic Party, today endorsed former US Representative Tom Suozzi as the Democratic nominee in the Special Election for New York’s 3rd Congressional District in the U.S. House, which has been scheduled for Tuesday, February 13, 2024.…

The long-awaited decision by the red-state Democrat means the party faces an uphill climb to keep its narrow majority in next year’s election. Manchin, who’s 76, says he accomplished what he set out to do for his home state. But he added he’s not done with politics. “I will finish my term while traveling the…

Thomas R. Suozzi, the Long Island Democrat whose failed bid for governor in 2022 may have helped clear the way for Representative George Santos to get to Congress, announced on Tuesday that he would run to replace Mr. Santos and take back his seat in the House of Representatives.

Rep. Jennifer Wexton (D-Va.) promised this spring to persevere as she revealed a Parkinson’s disease diagnosis that stilted her movements and slurred her speech, hurdles she hoped to overcome while serving a competitive Northern Virginia district. But as Wexton, 55, failed to respond to treatments as hoped, this summer she found herself confronting a more…

The longtime California congresswoman, who stepped down from Democratic leadership at the end of the last Congress, announced Friday that she will run for another term. “Now more than ever our City needs us to advance San Francisco values and further our recovery. Our country needs America to show the world that our flag is…

President of the United States, Joseph R. Biden, and the President of the Council of Ministers of the Italian Republic, Giorgia Meloni, met at the White House on July 27, 2023.  They reaffirmed the unshakable alliance, strategic partnership, and deep friendship between the United States and Italy, and highlighted the important role of the Italian-American…

Former Delaware Governor Jack Markell has been confirmed by the US Senate to become Ambassador to Italy. President Joe Biden nominated Markell several months ago.

President Biden takes this opportunity to highlight the fact that he and the First Lady are proud descendants of immigrants — the Giacoppas, from the northeast corner of Sicily in Italy, and the Finnegans of County Louth and the Blewitts of County Mayo in Ireland. And Vice President Harris was born in Oakland, California, to…

President Biden selected Shalanda Young and Steve Ricchetti to talk directly with aides to Speaker Kevin McCarthy in an attempt to avoid default. Here’s a look at the two key players who will represent Mr. Biden. Policymakers are working to avoid what many say would be an economically devastating default….

Our First Lady, Dr. Jill Giacoppa Biden, is opening up about her cancer diagnosis, urging people not to put off their annual screenings. “I’m fine,” Dr. Biden spoke reassuringly in a recent interview. “But one of the things I wanted to remind people — I think during the pandemic we put off our screenings….”

Deal for millions of Peach State-built panels to supply community solar expansion in several states made possible by a combination of federal climate and economic efforts.

The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Eric Garcetti, the former mayor of Los Angeles, to be the U.S. ambassador to India, ending a two-year saga and was a victory for President Biden’s political ally.

The former speaker isn’t in charge of anything now but is doing exactly what she wants in what some call ‘Pelosi 3.0’

Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo called on the country to unite around a $52 billion effort to restore the U.S. as the world leader in advanced computer chips, which will require training of tens of thousands of workers while “securing our economic and national security future for the next generation.”

Sen. Susan Collins – along with Sen. Patty Murray, Rep. Kay Granger, and Rep. Rosa DeLauro – will hold the top spots on Senate and House Appropriations committees, a Capitol Hill influential crew known as the “Four Corners.”

Former state Sen. Annette Taddeo has thrown her name into the running to become the Florida Democratic Party’s chairperson following ex-Miami Mayor Manny Diaz’s resignation earlier this month. Taddeo, who made a short run for governor last year before losing a congressional race, announced her running for chair in a roughly three-minute TikTok video Thursday.

I’ve lost track of how many evasions and lies Mr. Santos has told about himself, his finances and his history and relationship with our stretch of Long Island and northeastern Queens. When he is seated, it will diminish our Congress, our country and my constituents — soon his constituents. It saddens me that after 30…

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), the first and only woman to be chosen as speaker of the House, will again be sworn into the House on Tuesday for another term, but this one as a rank-and-file member with no special privileges. It will be the first time she is sworn in without a leadership position…

First lady Jill Biden, despite being so worn out from a recent circuit of White House events that she lost her voice, is now seriously looking ahead to her husband running for reelection in 2024. That’s a tidal shift from her position just three months ago. Seven people familiar with Biden’s thinking told CNN that her private…

The Commerce Secretary has made a career of tackling increasingly larger challenges. Could the next one be too big?

The first woman to hold the speakership and the face of the chamber’s Democrats for two decades said she would not seek a leadership role in the next Congress. Read President Biden’s eloquent statement on the highest-ranking Italian American in the history of the U.S. government.

Democrats prevailed in the battle for Senate control after incumbent Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto was declared the winner Saturday of her closely contested race in Nevada.

On a night when the red wave was no more than a red ripple, Italian American candidates, Congresswoman Jen Tosini Wexton (VA-10) and Chris Deluzio (PA-17), won their respective races against tough GOP opponents. Italian American Congressional incumbents across the board won re-election including Speaker Nancy Pelosi. It is a proud day to be an…

Go to our elections page to learn more about some great Italian American Democratic candidates in races that could decide which party has the majority in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives next year. 

Judge Arthur Gajarsa (Ret.), IADLC Chairman, issued the following statement: “We’re thrilled to hear that Paul Pelosi is expected to make a full recovery, police responded immediately to the break-in at the Pelosi residence in San Francisco and they took his assailant into custody. Vigorous public debate is the core of American democracy. Attempted murder is a…

Click to see the video and learn about how Tim Ryan grew up in an Italian working-class family. It’s why he’ll fight to raise wages and revive manufacturing.

Biden’s general counsel of the National Labor Relations Board, Jennifer Abruzzo, is wielding her power in new ways. Abruzzo has worked at the NLRB for nearly a quarter-century. But now, as the agency’s leader and chief enforcer of federal labor laws, she wants to make it far easier for workers to unionize than it has…

Judge Arthur Gajarsa (Ret.), IADLC Chairman, says, “Bravo! In his 2022 Columbus Day Proclamation, President Biden again shows his deep understanding and appreciation of the American immigrant experience, as well as of Italian Americans in particular. As always, he is using his bully pulpit to bring Americans of all ethnic heritages together.”

Former New Jersey Gov. James Florio, who championed a plan that substantially raised the state’s sales and income taxes leading to his re-election defeat in 1993, died Sunday. He was 85. His law partner Doug Steinhardt and New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy confirmed Florio died in statements Monday. “Governor Florio was a fighter who never…

The bipartisan monthly meeting between Gov. Glenn Youngkin and Virginia’s congressional delegation this week got heated when Democrats Jennifer Wexton and Abigail Spanberger brought up Youngkin’s proposed anti-trans school policies, and Republican Bob Good defended the policies by claiming that schools and teachers are “grooming” children to change their gender.

Speaker Nancy Pelosi will travel to Armenia this weekend in a show of support for the country, which has been locked in a deadly fight with Azerbaijan. It will be the speaker’s latest dramatic foreign trip following her contentious arrival in Taiwan last month. With the midterms approaching — and the possibility that she will…

There was still dew on the grass — and the Toledo city skyline in clear view — as Democratic U.S. Senate Candidate Tim Ryan went on a morning tour of Tatum Park’s urban farm. This was the first of three stops Ryan had planned for a busy Monday on the campaign trail. During the tour,…

Joe Manchin has spent much of the past year as the villain of liberal America, receiving the kind of criticism that’s usually reserved for Donald Trump, Mitch McConnell, or a conservative Supreme Court justice. Now that Joe Manchin has saved the Democratic agenda, how should liberals think about him?

When Peter DeFazio retires after an Oregon record for U.S. House service, he will have achieved one policy goal — but a second eluded him — during his 36 years representing southwest Oregon’s 4th District. As chair of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, he secured congressional approval of a $1 trillion-plus spending plan for…

Republicans are aiming to nominate the most viable candidate to defeat Rep. Jennifer Wexton (D-Va.) in November, undoubtedly….

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Sunday that the idea of defunding the police, a frequently used slogan during the 2020 elections, is not the direction that the Democratic Party is headed. “Make no mistake, community safety is our responsibility,” Pelosi said on ABC’s “This Week.” “I quote one of my colleagues from New York, Ritchie…

Congressman Tim Ryan has been traveling the foothills of western Appalachia with a joke about marriage he hopes will make him Ohio’s next U.S. senator. The voters he needs to turn his way — the forgotten, the struggling, in communities with hollow factories, Trump flags and fentanyl epidemics — don’t agree with everything he stands…

Anthony S. Fauci accused Sen. Rand Paul on Tuesday of raising campaign funds off false attacks on him that have encouraged threats on Fauci’s life. Throughout the pandemic, Paul (R-Ky.) and other conservatives have questioned the science behind vaccines, masks and other public health measures and spun conspiracy claims about Fauci having a role in…