Dem Lawmaker ‘Stable’ After Suffering ‘Emergency Medical Event’
Rep. Donald Norcross (D-NJ) is currently in “stable condition” after suffering what was described as an “emergency medical event” while in North Carolina over the weekend, according to an announcement from his office on Monday.
The 66-year-old lawmaker was taken to UNC Rex Hospital in Raleigh on Sunday. Officials believe the issue is “likely related to his gallbladder,” per the official statement.
“He is currently in good spirits and wants to thank the doctors, nurses, and support staff at UNC Rex Hospital for all their work on his behalf during his stay,” the statement read.
The update also noted, “When the Congressman is medically cleared to fly, he will be transferred back home to Cooper University Health Care in the coming days to complete his recovery.“
Norcross, who previously worked as an electrician and was active in union leadership, has served as the representative for New Jersey’s 1st Congressional District since 2014. His district covers parts of southern New Jersey, including Camden, Gloucester, and Burlington counties.
It remains uncertain when he will resume his congressional duties.
In the meantime, the House is preparing to vote on several significant pieces of legislation, including a budget plan that passed the Senate, a bill to limit the power of so-called “rogue” judges, and another requiring proof of citizenship for voting eligibility.
Norcross’s temporary absence follows the recent deaths of two other Democratic House members, further affecting the party’s numbers, as reported by the New York Post.
Rep. Sylvester Turner (D-Texas) died last month, just over two months into his term, at the age of 70. A week later, Rep. Raul Grijalva (D-Ariz.) passed away at 77 due to complications from lung cancer treatment.
With these vacancies, the Republican majority in the House now stands at 220-213. As the Post notes, this means Republicans can afford to lose up to three votes on a party-line basis and still pass legislation, assuming all members are present.
Meanwhile, President Donald Trump’s approval numbers are climbing, even in the face of backlash over his sweeping trade policies.
A poll conducted by J.L. Partners in partnership with the Daily Mail—which surveyed 1,000 registered voters between March 31 and April 3—found that Trump’s approval rating rose to 53 percent, up four points from the previous week’s 49 percent. The Daily Mail called the results “surprising” considering recent economic turmoil and public criticism.
Among young voters aged 18 to 29, Trump’s support jumped by an impressive 13 points since early March. The data suggests he’s maintaining and building on the momentum he gained during the last presidential election, when this age group notably shifted in his favor after backing Joe Biden in 2020.
Trump also saw a six-point boost in support from both registered Democrats and independents, and a notable 17-point surge in favorability among Black voters compared to the previous week.
Nearly 100 days into his latest term, Trump is receiving praise from business leaders, who feel optimistic about the country’s economic prospects—even if the full impact hasn’t been realized yet.
“I would give President Trump, right now, a pretty solid B+,” said TaChelle Lawson, founder of FIG Strategy & Consulting and contributor to the Freedom Economy Index (FEI), in a statement to Fox News Digital.
“He came in with a very clear plan, and that was focusing on economics. He’s definitely putting business first, trimming the fat. That’s something that small business owners, business operators understand and respect,” Lawson said. “I do, however, think that the messaging could use a little bit of work.”