Settling in on Capitol Hill: McClain Delaney, Alsobrooks get keys to new offices

Freshman Rep. April McClain-Delaney (D-6th) might not need as much orientation as the other newcomers: Her husband, John Delaney, represented the 6th District for three terms, from 2013 to 2019. He was on hand Friday as she headed to the House for her swearing-in.

Like others, she pledged to work with her colleagues, looking to “find common ground where we can, stand our ground” when necessary. While Republicans are divided, she also noted that the Democratic caucus in the House is divided as well, and as a member of the more-moderate New Democrats she expects there to be some negotiating in the caucus on issues.

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They sounded other similar themes, which echoed the campaign trail they had just left, vowing to protect federal jobs against Trump administration plans to cut the federal government, work for funding for roads and bridges — particularly the reconstruction of the Francis Scott Key Bridge — and fight to protect reproductive rights and the Affordable Care Act, among other promises.