Category: Jim Clyburn

Top House Lawmaker Warns Democrats Not to Challenge Biden in 2024

A key surrogate of President Joe Biden warned fellow Democrats not to challenge the president during the 2024 presidential primary. In an interview with CBS News on Wednesday, Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-S.C.) stated that he is positive Biden will seek reelection and asked him to announce his intention to run in 2024. Biden has not yet…


McCarthy Should Make Deal With Democrats to Win Speakership: Clyburn

Amid continuing struggles for House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) to secure the speakership, House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn (D-S.C.) advised the California Republican to make a deal with Democrats to push himself over the finish line. Clyburn made the comments during an appearance on MSNBC’s “The Sunday Show.” Asked whether McCarthy would be able…


Top Democrat Asks for FDA Briefing on COVID-19 Vaccines for Young Children

U.S. drug regulators should not delay in authorizing COVID-19 vaccines for young children, a top Democrat said on April 25. Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-S.C.) asked Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Robert Califf whether reports that the FDA is considering postponing a decision on whether to clear Moderna’s jab so that it can be reviewed…


Daughter of House Majority Whip Moves Closer to Co-Chairing Southeast Crescent Regional Commission

Senators on the Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee praised the nomination of Jennifer Clyburn Reed, daughter of House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn (D-S.C.), to serve as the first federal co-chair of the Southeast Regional Crescent Commission. Clyburn himself looked on during the Oct. 27 hearing from the live audience. The commission, which was authorized…


Trump-Backed Carey, Clyburn-Backed Brown Win in Ohio Special Election Primaries

Candidates backed by former President Donald Trump and House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn (D-S.C.) appear headed to Congress after winning primaries in special elections for two vacant House seats representing Ohio. Mike Carey, a former coal executive, easily toppled a crowded field, taking over 18,600 votes, according to a preliminary vote count late Tuesday. State…


Carey, Brown Win in Ohio Special Election Primaries

Candidates backed by former President Donald Trump and House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn (D-S.C.) appear headed to Congress after winning primaries in special elections for two vacant House seats representing Ohio. Mike Carey, a former coal executive, easily toppled a crowded field, taking over 18,600 votes, according to a preliminary vote count late Tuesday. State…


Clyburn: Trump May Testify Before Jan. 6 House Panel

House Democrat No. 3, Jim Clyburn (D-S.C.), said former President Donald Trump may have to testify before a select committee to investigate the Jan. 6 incident. “Oh, if it comes to that, they should go wherever the facts lead. They may be able to get what they want and need without him testifying,” Clyburn during…


Top House Democrat Says He Was Fined $5,000 for Evading Metal Detectors at Capitol

Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-S.C.), the No. 3 Democrat in the House, said he was fined $5,000 for evading metal detectors inside the U.S. Capitol and plans to appeal. “Yeah,” he said in response to a question from CNN on Thursday about whether he was fined. Clyburn added that “I have no idea” what had happened. “It’s…


Top Democrat Claims Ignorance About Swalwell’s Ties to Purported Chinese Spy

A top Democrat on Monday dodged a question about Rep. Eric Swalwell’s (D-Calif.) ties to an alleged Chinese spy. Swalwell has been pictured with Christine Fang, who is reportedly a Chinese operative. Asked whether Swalwell should step down from the House Intelligence Committee until the extent of the relationship is known, House Majority Whip Jim…