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Veteran California US House member Mike Thompson will face Democratic challenger in November
Democrat Eric Jones on Friday advanced to the November ballot in a Northern California congressional district, where he will face fellow Democratic Rep. Read More
Democratic challenger Eric Jones poised to face Rep. Mike Thompson in general election for Northern California's 4th Congressional District
Democrat Eric Jones is expected to claim the second of two runoff spots, setting up an intra-party race against 14-term incumbent Rep. Mike Thompson in November’s general election. Read More
Sonoma Community Center hoists rainbow banners to welcome Pride Month
Mayor Ron Wellander, Congressman Mike Thompson, Pink Sonoma CEO Gary Saperstein and two dozen community members gathered on June 1 to mark the beginning of Pride Month in Sonoma. Read More
Eric Jones trails in early 4th District ballot returns
Rep. Mike Thompson leading primary vote count in California's 4th District, Eric Jones trails Read More
Eric Jones, Northern California candidate for Congress, has donated nearly $5.4 million to his campaign to oust Rep. Mike Thompson
Over the past five weeks, the former venture capitalist has poured $5 million into his bid to unseat Rep. Mike Thompson. The self-donations by Eric Jones now appear to put him among the top across House races nationwide. Read More
Thompson, Dreessen & Dorner, Inc.
Thompson, Dreessen & Dorner, Inc. Names Mike Smith Shareholder and Survey Principal Thompson, Dreessen & Dorner (TD2) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Smith as Shareholder and Survey Read More
A day on the campaign trail with Eric Jones, the Democrat hoping to unseat Northern California's Mike Thompson in Congress
Eric Jones is banking on his newness on the political stage, frustration with incumbent Democrats, and his fundraising strength — including some of his own wealth — to challenge Mike Thompson for his seat in Congress. Read More
Rep. Mike Thompson is making his case for a 15th term in Congress. Here's what that looks like in California's 4th District
A day spent with Rep. Mike Thompson reveals the grinding schedule of a sitting congressman, the issues on the minds of Sonoma County voters and the power of incumbency during a heated primary election. Read More
Democratic rival Eric Jones accuses Rep. Mike Thompson of using secret recording in attack ad as race for California's 4th Congressional District heats up
A reportedly secret recording of an Eric Jones' campaign event and an attack ad from Rep. Mike Thompson's campaign are the latest flashpoints in an increasingly divisive and personal race between Democratic front-runners for the 4th District House seat. Read More
Mike McDaniel Pushed Hard for Chargers to Draft WR With 4.26 Speed
Chargers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel desperately pleaded with GM Joe Hortiz to draft Mississippi State WR Brenen Thompson. Read More
The Next DeSean Jackson? Brenen Thompson was the Steal of the Draft for the Chargers
New Chargers wide receiver Brenen Thompson ran the fastest 40-yard dash at the combine this year. Offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel pleaded to draft him. Read More
All Songs Considered : NPR Music : NPR
Thundercat. Arlo Parks. Devotional belters from Dermot Kennedy. NPR Music's Stephen Thompson chats with Erin Wolf from Radio Milwaukee about their favorite albums out Friday, April 3. Plus, a handful of NPR Music writers and critics offer personal picks in our lightning round.The Starting 5(00:00) Introduction & Bon Iver, 'VOLUMES: ONE"(01:57) Arlo Parks, 'Ambiguous Desire'(07:29) Dermot Kennedy, 'The Weight of the Woods'(14:15) Thundercat, 'Distracted'(19:53) Joe Pernice, 'Sunny, I Was Wrong'(26:44) Earl Sweatshirt, MIKE & Surf Gang, 'POMPEII // UTILITY'(31:30) The Lightning Round- Maria Taylor, 'Story's End'- Wendy Eisenberg, 'Wendy Eisenberg'- Sunn O))), 'Sunn O)))'- Roomful of Teeth & Gabriel Kahane, 'Elevator Songs'- Sofia Rei, 'Antónima'Sample the albums via our New Music Friday playlist and see our Long List of notable releases on NPR.orgCredits: Host: Stephen ThompsonGuest: Erin Wolf, Radio MilwaukeeAudio Producers: Noah Caldwell, Alina EdwardsDigital Producer: Dora LeviteEditors: Otis Hart, Elle MannionExecutive Producer: Suraya MohamedSpecial thanks to Felix Contreras, Lars Gotrich and Tom Huizenga Read More
Napa County's Woman of the Year anounced
Rep. Mike Thompson announced the Women of the Year for five counties in California’s 4th Congressional District, including Napa County, where Leslie Lew was selected. Read More
Are they really SAVEing America?
State Rep. Glenn Thompson and state Sen. Mike McCormick would have us believe that non-citizens are committing election fraud by voting illegally. Both back the SAVE America Act — legislation requiring you and me to provide documentation of citizenship each time we vote, whether in person or by mail. Why? The idea that election security […] Read More
Louise Thompson's DAD reacts to iconic Made In Chelsea bridge scene where Spencer Matthews cruelly dumps her
Louise Thompson's father Mike has reacted to the iconic Made In Chelsea bridge scene where Spencer Matthews cruelly dumps her. Read More
Mike Thompson hammers Trump's State of the Union speech
Rep. Mike Thompson attacks President Trump's State of the Union address, citing American Affordability Act Read More
Trump has a 'Designated survivor' for State of the Union speech 2026 - Inside the US tradition of Doomsday President
During Donald Trump's State of the Union address, the designated survivor, Mike Thompson, was absent as he remained in a secure location. The tradition, rooted in Cold War concerns, is a key national security measure. Read More
‘Doomsday president’: Who is Donald Trump's 'designated survivor' Mike Thompson, kept away from State of the Union?
US News: As US president Donald Trump delivered his State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday night, one senior official remained aw. Read More
Who is the 'Designated Survivor'? Inside the tradition as Trump addresses Congress
California's 4th District Congressman Mike Thompson has been chosen to serve as the Democratic Party's designated survivor during the address, a longstanding security precaution aimed at ensuring continuity of government in the event of a catastrophic attack on the Capitol. Read More