Maxine Waters
Democrat · CA-43 · U.S. House
Bio
Maxine Moore Waters is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for California's 43rd congressional district since 1991. The district, numbered as the 29th district from 1991 to 1993 and as the 35th district from 1993 to 2013, includes much of southern Los Angeles, as well as portions of Gardena, Inglewood and Torrance.
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What’s Going on With the Big Housing Bill, Exactly?As President Trump holds a popular bipartisan bill hostage, Democrats say that the issue is out of their hands, and that the onus is on Republicans to stand up to the president and get the legislation signed.On Wednesday Trump was set to sign the 21st Century…
The New Republic · June 26, 2026
Dems Celebrate Housing Bill: “We Finally Did Something”The bipartisan housing bill the House and Senate passed this week doesn’t go far enough, Democratic leaders say. But it’s still one of the most significant pieces of housing legislation passed in decades. Further Democratic goals on housing might have to wait…
The New Republic · June 24, 2026- Congress’ most out-of-it members: seniors who freeze, get bamboozled and even have dementia, yet remain in office
Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) doesn’t think 100 is too old to serve in Congress, as we reported last week. Despite twice being duped by Russian comedians and regularly making little sense, the 87-year-old is hitting the campaign trial once again this year to …
Freerepublic.com · May 20, 2026 
87-year-old Maxine Waters refuses to say 100 is too old for CongressThe 87-year-old congresswoman argued Thursday that voters should judge politicians by “performance and effectiveness” rather than age.
New York Post · May 15, 2026
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