Politics A.M.: Rep. Crowley’s loss leaves gaping void for next generation of Democratic leaders

Winners and losers: Joe Crowley and the Democratic Party are the big losers in Tuesday's primaries; A top House Democrat loses in upset; Trump extends his winning streak in GOP...

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Analysis Crowley's loss leaves gaping void for next generation of Democratic leaders The trio of liberals atop the House Democratic caucus — Pelosi, Hoyer and Clyburn — are all in their 70s. The ambitious Crowley was seen as the heir apparent, but no more. By Paul Kane  •  Read more » The Fix • Analysis Winners and losers: Joe Crowley and the Democratic Party are the big losers in Tuesday's primaries A 28-year-old activist unseated a 20-year-veteran Democratic congressman, which is shaking the party to its core. By Amber Phillips  •  Read more »   A top House Democrat loses in upset; Trump extends his winning streak in GOP primaries The defeat of Rep. Joseph Crowley (N.Y.) by a 28-year-old activist sets off a scramble among Democratic House leaders. By Sean Sullivan and David Weigel  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: The Democrat who challenged her party's establishment — and won The 28-year-old activist looks to be on her way to Congress after beating Rep. Joe Crowley in New York. By David Weigel  •  Read more »   Travel-ban ruling could embolden Trump in remaking the U.S. immigration system The Supreme Court's 5-to-4 decision may encourage the president to ramp up executive efforts aimed at cracking down on immigration levels. By David Nakamura  •  Read more »   Federal judge enjoins separation of migrant children, orders family reunification The federal court in California said all children must be returned to their families within 30 days. By Isaac Stanley-Becker  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Bolton, Putin to meet in the Kremlin to plan Trump-Putin summit Putin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the meeting would cover "the sad state of our bilateral relationship." By Anton Troianovski  •  Read more »   Trump comes to town, and Republicans hope he creates a red wave Amid the hoopla, some GOP candidates are counting on the president's visits to spur enthusiasm in November. By Jenna Johnson  •  Read more »   Fact Checker • Analysis Foundation faceoff: The Trump Foundation vs. the Clinton Foundation Trump's 2020 campaign manager tweeted a wildly misleading chart that earns Four Pinocchios. By Glenn Kessler  •  Read more »   'There is so much good to do': Trump offers a congratulatory tweet to former critic Mitt Romney The president made no mention of past criticism from the Utah Senate candidate who easily won Tuesday night's primary. By John Wagner  •  Read more »   Recommended for you     Get the World Cup Russia 2018 newsletter Follow the latest — from results to international politics — with analysis, opinions, viewing guides and more. Every match day, from June 13 to July 15. Sign Up  »

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