Pelosi chose seven members of the Intelligence and Judiciary committees, but skipped over Connecticut Rep. Jim Himes, a senior member of the Intelligence Committee.
Jim Himes
Jim Himes, a Democrat, has served as the U.S. representative for Connecticut’s fourth congressional district since 2009.
Despite briefings, Trump speech, CT lawmakers remain critics of Iran policy
The Democratic lawmakers say the administration has not adequately explained the reasons for its actions.
Blindsided by U.S. attack on Iranian leader, CT lawmakers are concerned about reprisals, war
Connecticut’s lawmakers joined their Democratic colleagues Friday in questioning President Donald Trump’s reasons for killing Iranian General Qassem Soleimani.
In voting for USMCA bill, DeLauro finally finds a trade pact she likes
Connecticut Democrats voted unanimously to bring President Donald Trump’s signature trade deal one step closer to implementation.
Trump is impeached. Now what?
President Donald Trump has been formally impeached by the U.S. House of Representatives. Here’s a quick guide to what happened and what’s next in the impeachment process.
CT lawmakers wrestle with — and support — Trump’s impeachment
“I am angry that President Donald Trump has treated his oath and office so disrespectfully that now we must hold him accountable,” said Rep. Jim Himes.
Some CT lawmakers, but not all, embrace U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement
Reps. Jim Himes and John Larson support a new trade deal that will replace NAFTA, but Rosa DeLauro, a key negotiator of the pact with the White House, is undecided about the agreement.
CT lawmakers say they’ll wait and see as Pelosi moves on impeachment
Nancy Pelosi says there’s enough evidence for the House to draw up articles of impeachment, but CT lawmakers say they want to see them before committing to a yes vote.
Himes: Dem report details Trump abuses of power, ‘high crimes and misdemeanors’
Himes urged Americans to read the report, which says Trump placed his political interests above national interests.
CT lawmakers slam Trump administration’s food stamp cuts
The lawmakers said the proposed food stamp rule would “dramatically undermine Connecticut’s ability to assist families in need and will disproportionally impact our state’s most vulnerable populations.”
Himes on progress of impeachment inquiry, and what comes next
As the impeachment inquiry enters a new phase, Rep. Jim Himes predicts fellow Democrats will have a hard time agreeing on what charges to bring against the president.
Himes presses impeachment witness on ‘fictional’ GOP Ukraine claims
Rep. Jim Himes condemned the GOP for its “failure to name and shame the Russians for the attack in 2016″ during Thursday’s impeachment hearing.
Himes presses Sondland about Trump call at Kiev eatery
Rep. Jim Himes pressed Gordon Sondland, U.S. ambassador to the European Union, about a key phone call he received from President Donald Trump.
Himes defends impeachment witnesses against Trump, GOP attacks
Rep. Jim Himes came to the defense Tuesday of impeachment inquiry witnesses derided by President Donald Trump.
Himes: Trump used worse than ‘mob boss’ language to attack Yovanovitch
Rep. Jim Himes on Friday told former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch that he is an angry man, made so by President Donald Trump’s treatment of the longtime career diplomat.