Jamie Raskin

Politics & Government

Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin, free from cancer, weighs a Senate run

4:28pm June 27, 2023

by Claudia Grisales

Raskin has given himself until July 4th to announce his plans. He's weighing a run for the U.S. Senate after going into remission following intensive cancer treatment.

Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., participates in a House Oversight and Accountability Committee hearing on March 29. On Thursday, he announced a preliminary diagnosis that his cancer is in remission after treatments.

Rep. Jamie Raskin says his cancer is in remission

1:04pm April 28, 2023

by Avie Schneider

The Maryland Democrat said he'd received a preliminary diagnosis of being in remission after undergoing treatments for lymphoma. "I am overwhelmed with gratitude and love," the lawmaker said.

Steven Van Zandt, seen performing at the Hammerstein Ballroom in 2014, is a member of Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band.

Musician Steven Van Zandt gifts Jamie Raskin a bandana, wishes him a 'rapid' recovery

9:03pm February 11, 2023

by Giulia Heyward

The Maryland Democrat, who is in treatment for cancer, credited the musician for inspiring him to wear bandanas while he undergoes chemotherapy.

Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., arrives at the final meeting of the Jan. 6 committee on Capitol Hill on Monday.

Trump should face justice just like anyone else would, argues Rep. Raskin

9:59am December 20, 2022

by Rachel Treisman

"If Donald Trump had succeeded, he'd be bragging about it," says Raskin, a member of the Jan. 6 panel. He argues the former president must be held accountable based on the facts and what the laws say.

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(L) Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif.; (R) Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md.

Two Democratic progressives plot new ways to fight back against Republican gains

11:34am April 28, 2022

by Claudia Grisales

Reps. Khanna and Raskin say Democrats should reclaim issues of patriotism, stay out of the political correctness business and improve their dialogue on racial divisions to reach out to all Americans.

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Rep. Jamie Raskin remembers his son, Tommy, as "remarkable from the beginning." Tommy Raskin, who had depression for years, killed himself on Dec. 31.

Rep. Jamie Raskin On The Life And Legacy Of His Son, Tommy Raskin

4:19pm January 09, 2021

by James Doubek

On New Year's Eve, 25-year-old Tommy Raskin killed himself. Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland talked with NPR about his son's life and the outpouring of tributes to him.

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