Virginia Democratic Rep. Gerry Connolly, 75, died peacefully at home surrounded by family. Connolly, known for advocating for the disadvantaged and serving as the ranking member of the House Oversight Committee, had announced last month he would not seek reelection due to a return of esophageal cancer. His family praised his lifelong dedication to public service.

Meanwhile, former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, marked by a high Gleason score of 9 with bone metastasis. Though aggressive, the cancer is hormone-sensitive and may respond well to treatment. Biden’s diagnosis has raised concerns about delayed detection, especially since his last PSA test was in 2014.

A PSA test identifies prostate-specific antigen levels, which can indicate cancer but may also rise from non-cancerous conditions. Critics, including former President Trump, have voiced alarm over the late diagnosis and potential lack of transparency from Biden’s team about his health during and after his presidency.