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Rep. Auchincloss calls classified documents leak 'a systemic failure'
CRANSTON. R.I. (WJAR) — Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are demanding answers following the arrest of Massachusetts Air National Guard member Jack Douglas Teixeira. Teixeira was arrested for allegedly leaking classified U.S. government and military documents online. The FBI took the 21-year-old into custody Thursday afternoon at his home in North Dighton, Massachusetts. Shortly after his arrest, reactions poured in about Teixeira's alleged involvement and how a young, … Continue Reading
April 13, 2023
Xi and Putin are 'salivating' for a Trump 2024 win: Rep. Jake Auchinclos
Massachusetts Rep. Jake Auchincloss, a Democrat who sits on the U.S. House Select Committee on China, said that China's Xi Jinping and Russia's Vladimir Putin are both hoping that former President Donald Trump will be reinstated to the White House in the 2024 election. "Let me be crystal clear here: Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin are salivating at the prospect of President Trump re-entering the White House in 2025," Auchincloss said at Semafor's World Economy Summit on Wednesday. "January 6, … Continue Reading
April 12, 2023
Xi and Putin are 'salivating' for a Trump 2024 win: Rep. Jake Auchincloss
Massachusetts Rep. Jake Auchincloss, a Democrat who sits on the U.S. House Select Committee on China, said that China's Xi Jinping and Russia's Vladimir Putin are both hoping that former President Donald Trump will be reinstated to the White House in the 2024 election. "Let me be crystal clear here: Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin are salivating at the prospect of President Trump re-entering the White House in 2025," Auchincloss said at Semafor's World Economy Summit on Wednesday. "January 6, … Continue Reading
April 12, 2023
India 'should be on team America' over China and Russia: US congressman
The United States needs to manage its relationship with India to ensure the world's largest democracy plays on "team America" as opposed to China or Russia, a U.S. congressman said at Semafor's World Economy Summit on Wednesday. Rep. Jake Auchincloss (D-Mass.), a member of the newly created U.S. House committee focused on competition with China, said it is a "disappointment" that India has been importing "huge amounts of Russian oil" and ignoring price cap sanctions. And he expressed worry … Continue Reading
April 04, 2023
#FiveQuestions for Rep. Jake Auchincloss
First elected to Congress in 2020, Jake Auchincloss represents Newton and the rest of the Massachusetts Fourth Congressional District, which stretches from Newton and Brookline to Fall River, Taunton, and Attleboro. Before he was elected to Congress, Rep. Auchincloss served in the Newton City Council. He lives in Newton with his wife Michelle and two children. Fig City News spoke with him recently, and asked him the following: 1. What did you learn from your recent … Continue Reading
April 04, 2023
Congressman Jake Auchincloss on WSJ Arrest
April 02, 2023
Cong. Auchincloss Packs `Em In
"It was great to see Congressman Auchincloss in Franklin engaging with the community," said Franklin State Rep, Jeff Roy. "He addressed question on health care, climate change, social media, foreign relations and the current state of affairs in Congress; as usual, he had a firm grasp of all of the issues and demonstrated why he is a great representative for our district," Roy added. Some of the other topics that came up Saturday morning included: gun violence, the debt ceiling, … Continue Reading
March 31, 2023
Auchincloss to Hold Town Halls in Franklin and Bristol County Tomorrow
Newton, MA — On Saturday, April 1st, Congressman Jake Auchincloss (D, MA-04) will host a series of in-person town halls in Franklin and in Bristol County in Dighton. Auchincloss will discuss recent developments in Congress and take audience questions. The town halls will be open press. Full details can be found below. Please RSVP to matt.corridoni@mail.house.gov for any further details. Who: Congressman Jake Auchincloss What: In-person town halls When: Saturday, … Continue Reading
March 26, 2023
Rep. Auchincloss to host virtual roundtable with Newton residents, Apr. 11
Rep. Jake Auchincloss will host a virtual roundtable on April 11, 4PM-5PM, with Newton residents to share updates about the beginning of the 118th Congress in Washington, D.C. It’s an opportunity for you to meet your Congressional Representative, talk about issues important to you, and learn more about what he is doing to serve our community. There will be opportunities to connect with staff to hear about casework services in the District office. RSVP here to get the Zoom … Continue Reading
March 25, 2023
Republicans 'attack Joe Biden' instead of responding to geopolitics: Rep. Jake Auchincloss
Rep. Jake Auchincloss, D-Mass., reinforces his support of The Abraham Accords, and argues President Biden 'advances our … Continue Reading
March 24, 2023
Sound On: Banking Chaos Latest, US Airstrikes in Syria
Joe spoke to Democratic Massachusetts Congressman Jake Auchincloss for his takeaways on the banking sector stress and the recent meeting between China and Russia's leaders. Former U.S. Secretary of Defense Mark Esper joined to discuss the war in Ukraine, the China-Russia relationship, and the latest on the U.S. military's air strikes in Syria. Plus, we get analysis from our politics panel, Bloomberg Politics Contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Trilogy Advisors Geopolitical Strategist, John … Continue Reading
March 24, 2023
U.S. Congressional Committee Sheds Light on Alleged Genocide in China's Xinjiang Region
Congressman Jake Auchincloss (D-MA) joined Way Too Early to discuss the second hearing of the new house committee focused on China, which highlighted human rights abuses in the country. The panel heard from two women who have experienced life in Chinese reeducation camps for the Uyghurs. Auchincloss believes that the US needs to do better in garnering international condemnation and supporting institutions that bring to light these atrocities, including Radio Free Asia. The conversation … Continue Reading
March 23, 2023
Community Focus: Rep. Jake Auchincloss
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Massachusetts Rep. Jake Auchincloss joined 12 News at 4 Thursday to discuss the growing tensions between the United States and China. Auchincloss also explained why Congress is expressing concerns about the safety of TiKTok, which the country is mulling whether the ban. Watch the full interview in the video … Continue Reading
March 12, 2023
Scoop: Massachusetts lawmakers seek FDIC briefing on Silicon Valley Bank
Massachusetts lawmakers are seeking a briefing from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) on the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, Axios has learned. Why it matters: The FDIC's takeover of the nation's 16th largest bank is being felt deeply in Massachusetts, which has the second-most SVB branches after California. Lawmakers in both states have been scrambling for answers from federal regulators as they seek to reassure constituents and contain the fallout. SVB significantly … Continue Reading
March 11, 2023
Rep. Auchincloss holds forums to hear feedback from Bristol County residents
FALL RIVER, Mass. (WJAR) — Massachusetts Congressman Jake Auchincloss, a Democrat who represents Massachusetts' 4th Congressional District, visited Bristol County on Saturday to listen to the voices of the community. He held in-person town halls at the Fall River Government Center and the Sweet Community House in Attleboro to update residents on his work in Washington, D.C. People in attendance came out to talk about issues that matter to them most. "My first two years in … Continue Reading
March 10, 2023
U.S. Rep. Auchincloss In Milford For Town Hall
MILFORD, MA — Milford residents will get a chance to meet with U.S. Rep. Jake Auchincloss during the Newton Democrat's swing across his district on Saturday. Auchincloss will make his first stop Saturday at Milford Town Hall. His stop in Milford comes after President Joe Biden released a proposed $6.8 trillion federal budget, which will have to pass through Congress. "Auchincloss will discuss recent developments in Congress and take audience questions," his office said in … Continue Reading
March 10, 2023
Political Roundtable: Auchincloss on Ukraine, Biden, Fall River’s economy & more
Jake Auchincloss emerged from a seven-way Democratic field in 2020 to succeed Joe Kennendy and become the new congressman in Massachusetts’ Fourth Congressional District. He had no primary opponents last year and easily won a second term in office. But what can Auchincloss do to help raise the economic fortunes in the southern half of the Fourth District, which includes Fall River, Taunton and Attleboro? I’m Ian Donnis. This week, I’m going in-depth with the U.S. … Continue Reading
March 10, 2023
US representative pushes for deeper Taiwan-US partnership
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Representative Jake Auchincloss on Thursday (March 9) expressed support for a strong partnership between Taiwan and the U.S. “As the United States seeks to strengthen our position in the Indo-Pacific, let us commit to Taiwan as a long-term ally,” Auchincloss said while addressing the House of Representatives. He said the scope and severity of the Chinese threat toward Taiwan has “crystallized.” However, Taiwan’s vibrant democracy and … Continue Reading
March 09, 2023
Jake Auchincloss: 'Let Us Commit To Taiwan As A Long-Term Ally'
Rep. Jake Auchincloss (D-MA) speaks about the vital need for the US to support … Continue Reading
March 08, 2023
Auchincloss to hold town hall in Attleboro on Saturday
ATTLEBORO — Congressman Jake Auchincloss, D—MA-04, will host a town hall in Attleboro on Saturday, March 11. The session will be held at 12:30 p.m. in the Sweet Community House at 44 Peck St. Auchincloss will discuss recent developments in Congress and take audience … Continue Reading