Feb 2, 2023 · CLAIM: House Republicans are requiring Rep. Jamie Raskin, a Democrat from Maryland, to remove the headwear he’s donned on the House floor while undergoing chemotherapy. AP’S ASSESSMENT: False. Republicans have made no such request and have in fact been nothing but supportive, a spokesperson for Raskin told The Associated Press.

Feb 1, 2023 · In a moment of bipartisanship, Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin received words of encouragement from a Republican colleague as he undergoes cancer treatment.

Apr 27, 2023 · Five months after receiving his cancer diagnosis, Maryland Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-8th) announced Thursday that he completed chemotherapy treatment and his cancer is “in remission.” Raskin currently has no discernible cancer cells, according to a public letter the congressman shared Thursday.

Feb 17, 2023 · Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland wears head coverings on the House floor to cover his hair loss while undergoing treatment for cancer. Social media posts falsely claim that House...

Feb 10, 2021 · After Twitter erupted over David Schoen's kippah replacement, eyes turned to Jamie Raskin. Was he wearing a yarmulke? Or is he just bald.

Feb 2, 2023 · Reported comments by Maryland Democrat Rep. Jamie Raskin suggesting Republicans told him to remove his cap while undergoing chemotherapy for cancer have gone viral on social media.

Apr 7, 2022 · Jamie Raskin’s hair fall sparked a flurry of unofficial and unverified reports that the lawmaker is suffering from alopecia. So far, Jamie and his representatives have been silent on the subject. However, based on his appearance, he does not appear to have alopecia.

Feb 16, 2023 · Many of the people watching at home want to know why Raskin is wearing a scarf. While many would say that the fact he has cancer is an easy answer to that very question, others believe that because he’s a man, he wouldn’t need to wear a head covering because many men lose their hair anyway.

Jun 5, 2023 · While Raskin has not publicly addressed the cause of his hair loss, he did announce in late 2022 that he had been diagnosed with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, a form of cancer. As a result, he began undergoing chemotherapy, which can often lead to temporary hair loss.

Jan 15, 2023 · Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland said Sunday he's "very optimistic" about his cancer treatment and has "gotten lots of support" from both Democratic and Republican lawmakers.