“I want to be an ambassador to restore trust in our federal services. Get people to recognize the importance of federal services — the ways they depend on it, even if they don't agree with everything the way it's done,” she said. “For the most part, people see my experience as good. I'm so excited, not just for myself, but all these other candidates who are running for offices at the state, local and federal level because we're going to really be able to impact government and bring trust back...

Lauren's back out on trail, talking with constituents while taking some time to sit down with Mike Matson during his podcast Within Reason and discuss campaigning in the Big First. You can see the full interview here.

Kansas Democrats running for Congress want to reclaim power from Trump -Kansas Democrats say Congress must reclaim power from President Trump Several Kansas Democratic congressional candidates expressed frustration with Congress and its perceived gridlock. -Candidates want Congress to reclaim its constitutional powers from the executive branch. -The candidates criticized the current administration's handling of tariffs, which they say have harmed Kansas farmers. -Multiple candidates also...