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Reviewing midterm results and balance of power in Washington with MA congressman Jake Auchincloss
October 29, 2022
GOP shouldn’t ‘count their chickens before they hatch’: Rep. Jake Auchincloss
Rep. Jake Auchincloss, D-Mass., reacts to the attack on Paul Pelosi and discusses his optimism about Democrats maintaining control of Congress after the … Continue Reading
October 26, 2022
Congressman Jake Auchincloss on Russia & Ukraine Statement
Democratic Congressman Jake Auchincloss of Massachusetts joins Julie Mason to discuss his statement in response to a letter from House progressives urging President Biden to shift his strategy on the Ukraine … Continue Reading
October 25, 2022
Astra Report | WNTN 1550 AM | Grecian Echoes: Rep Jake Auchincloss (D, MA) talks about “how to strategically defeat Russia”, “a hard winter” and “the best speech he ever heard” (Podcast)
Congressman Jake Auchincloss (D, MA), representing the 4th MA district in the US Congress, says to Grecian Echoes WNTN 1550AM “the Greek Prime Minister’s speech was the best Speech he heard in the House of Chambers”. He talks about the importance of Greek security in the Mediterranean and how to strategically defeat Russian aggression in the Ukrainian war. The congressman also talks about a “hard winter” that is coming and issues on energy, increased cost of living and rising housing … Continue Reading
October 25, 2022
Olive branch to a war criminal’: Auchincloss derides diplomatic push with Russia
Massachusetts Congressman Jake Auchincloss derided an effort Monday by 30 of his House Democratic colleagues urging President Joe Biden to shift his strategy on the Ukraine-Russia war, labeling their call to negotiate with Russian President Vladimir Putin “an olive branch to a war criminal.” Auchincloss, the first-term representative of the commonwealth’s 4th congressional district, had sharp words for his liberal colleagues, who wrote in a letter to Biden that the United States should pair … Continue Reading
October 13, 2022
Mass. Rep Jake Auchincloss on Jan. 6 committee subpoena to Donald Trump
The House Jan. 6 committee has taken the extraordinary action of subpoenaing former President Donald Trump at its final public … Continue Reading
October 13, 2022
Rep. Jake Auchincloss on Treasury Dept. investigation into migrant flights to Massachusetts
The U.S. Treasury Department says it will investigate flights that transported migrants from Texas to Massachusetts that were funded by Florida Gov. Ron Desantis. Rep. Jake Auchincloss is one of six members of Congress from the Massachusetts delegation who requested the investigation. He joins CBS News to discuss what he hopes will … Continue Reading
October 08, 2022
Clean energy for a 'healthier' planet, 'secure' world: Rep. Jake Auchincloss | Fox News Video
Rep. Jake Auchincloss, D-Ma., discusses the transition to clean energy independence, the call for a cap on Russian oil prices, and Biden's nuclear 'Armageddon' comments on 'Fox News … Continue Reading
September 29, 2022
Auchincloss Leads Letter to Yellen Calling for Cap on Russian Oil
“Our response to Russian aggression in Ukraine sets the example for all authoritarian countries considering unprovoked violence against another sovereign state” WASHINGTON, D.C.— Congressman Jake Auchincloss (D, MA-04) is leading a bipartisan letter with Congressman Anthony Gonzalez (R, OH-16) to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen calling for a cap on Russian Oil Prices. In the letter the members stated, “A well-designed, comprehensive price cap will help the democratic world stand with … Continue Reading
September 29, 2022
Auchincloss Calls for Price Cap to Allow More Affordable Oil and Weaken Russia
Thanks to the Office of Jake Auchincloss for contributing this news to Westwood Minute. Congressman Jake Auchincloss (D, MA-04) is leading a bipartisan letter with Congressman Anthony Gonzalez (R, OH-16) to U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, calling for a cap on Russian Oil Prices, along with coordinated sanctions that would prohibit insurance and reinsurance for tankers transporting Russian crude oil and petroleum product. They state that a price cap would "help the democratic world … Continue Reading
September 28, 2022
Build Healthier, Stronger Energy Policy on Common Values
Congress just passed the biggest, boldest climate action and clean energy commitment in history, by any nation. The United States will invest $369 billion to ensure clean air and clean water, create good jobs, and support national energy security. The vote was partisan, but the next steps don’t need to be. The transition to clean energy shouldn’t be along party lines. Republicans should stand up to the science deniers within their ranks and join Democrats in making progress on clean energy … Continue Reading
September 26, 2022
Auchincloss Rejects Labels Ahead of Uncompetitive Re-election Bid
Freshman Congressman Jake Auchincloss comes off as a centrist to some of his constituents in the City of Newton and Massachusetts’ 4th Congressional District. But two years after thwarting competitive progressive challengers for the House of Representatives seat, the 34-year-old representative boasts one of the strictest party-line voting records in congress and said he rejects labels like “moderate.” “I have a deep set of principles,” Auchincloss told The Heights. “I’m committed to … Continue Reading
September 21, 2022
The U.S. is in a stronger position than China in the world economy, says Jake Auchincloss
Rep. Jake Auchincloss (D-Mass.), vice chairman of the Financial Services Committee and serves on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, joins CNBC’s ‘Squawk Box’ ahead of scheduled testimonies from megabank CEOs to weigh in on the Federal Reserve’s efforts to combat inflation and … Continue Reading
September 17, 2022
House Democrat claims Republicans 'have not worked in good faith' on immigration reform
Rep. Jake Auchincloss, D-Mass., says Democrats are ready to work to solve the border crisis in a 'bipartisan … Continue Reading
September 13, 2022
Financial Services Committee meets with Representative Jake Auchincloss
On September 13, 2022, The New England Council’s Financial Services Committee met with U.S. Representative Jake Auchincloss (D-MA) in Boston, following a Capitol Hill Report breakfast event. Rep. Auchincloss is currently the Vice Chair of the House Financial Services Committee and also serves as a member of the Committee’s Taskforce on Financial Technology. Financial Services Committee members representing a variety of financial services businesses across New England participated in this … Continue Reading
September 13, 2022
Exclusive: Auchincloss goes up the middle
U.S. Rep. Jake Auchincloss has found success as something you don't see every day in deep-blue Massachusetts politics: A Democrat touting an explicitly centrist message of cooperation with Republicans. Between the lines: Now, the Newton congressman may be trying to see if that centrism could one day take him statewide. Driving the news: Auchincloss will tell local leaders in a speech this morning that voters aren't interested in partisan politics. "They want to hear about … Continue Reading
August 30, 2022
Congressman Jake Auchincloss on Supporting Afghanistan
Democratic Congressman Jake Auchincloss of Massachusetts joins Julie Mason to discus what can be done to help the people of Afghanistan without helping The … Continue Reading
August 28, 2022
OTR: Rep. Auchincloss, of Massachusetts, shares his thoughts on midterm elections
The Democrat who represents Massachusetts' 4th district feels confident about the Senate races, but notes things will be tougher in the … Continue Reading
August 27, 2022
Afghanistan can be stabilized and America's first step should be with mining
One year after ending the failed war in Afghanistan, the United States is in a stronger position. Without boots on the ground, we have more resources to counter Russia and China, while maintaining the capability to take terrorists off the battlefield. Afghanistan, though, is struggling. But there is a path forward that helps the Afghan people while further strengthening America. Western mining can do what Western militaries never could: put Afghanistan on the path of self-sufficiency. … Continue Reading
August 25, 2022
No freshman frolic for Jake Auchincloss
He was 32 years old and had been sworn into Congress just three days previously. There he was on January 6th, on the floor of the House, standing on broken glass, watching violence erupt, stunned to see Republicans - even after the attempted insurrection - still vote to decertify the election results. “Believe me, they knew the election was free and fair,” recalled Jake Auchincloss. “It was the low point of democracy in my lifetime, and I hope it remains that way.” Since 1970, his three … Continue Reading