U.S. announces post-tariffs trade deal with the UK; House passes ‘Gulf of America’ bill

“Given Donald Trump’s and his minions’ relentless attacks on federal workers and our values of justice, equity, and fundamental fairness, we need a champion in Congress who can hit the ground running and fight back on Day One, and I can think of no one better able to do that than James. I enthusiastically endorse him,” Wexton said. 

Wexton retired from Congress last year due to health issues. Wexton, who represented the neighboring 10th district in Virginia, has an aggressive form of Parkinson’s disease, which has limited her mobility and speech. She delivered the first House floor speech in history with the assistance of an artificial intelligence program that replicated the sound of her voice. 

Walkinshaw is expected to be one of several Democrats to run for the deep-blue seat. State Sen. Stella Perkarsky also launched her campaign this week. No Republican has announced plans to run.