Congressional Power Passes to Former Aides

Two longtime Congress heavyweights, Steny Hoyer and Jerrold Nadler, are stepping down — but their influence isn’t ending with them. Their former aides, Adrian Boafo and Micah Lasher, just won their primaries in solid blue districts and are set to take over their seats. This isn’t the first time retiring lawmakers have groomed their staffers for succession — it’s a strategy to preserve power, sometimes working, sometimes sparking backlash. Voters are split: some trust the endorsements, others see it as insider politics. Either way, this move highlights how Washington’s old guard still shapes the future — even as new faces rise. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bfd8b404559a5a42