Richie Torres

Richie Torres is a prominent American politician and member of the U.S. House of Representatives, representing New York's 15th congressional district. He is known for his advocacy on issues such as affordable housing, healthcare, and civil rights. Torres made history as one of the first Afro-Latino members of Congress and has been an outspoken critic of government policies that he views as detrimental to marginalized communities. Recently, he was in the news for his involvement in legal challenges against the Department of Efficiency in Government (DOGE), which was established by President Donald Trump and led by Elon Musk, as Democrats sought to limit the department's access to government data and influence over federal contracts.