People
1258 entities tracked across Lowdown briefings. Page 10 of 21.
Jerry Moran
Kansas Republican senator who chairs the committee that writes NASA's budget.
Kansas Republican senator who chairs the committee that writes NASA's budget.
Jesse Marsch
American manager serving as Canada head coach; confirmed Marcelo Flores's ACL rupture and faces naming a replacement before the 12 June opener.
American manager serving as Canada head coach; confirmed Marcelo Flores's ACL rupture and faces naming a replacement before the 12 June opener.
Jesse SpiroTether executive chairing Fellowship PAC, which claimed million but filed nothing with FEC.
Jessica TaylorSenate editor at Cook Political Report; rates competitive US Senate races.
Senate editor at Cook Political Report; rates competitive US Senate races.Jess Phillips
Labour MP who resigned as Safeguarding Minister 12 May 2026, calling Starmer's continuation untenable.
Labour MP who resigned as Safeguarding Minister 12 May 2026, calling Starmer's continuation untenable.
Jesús Sesma
Jesús Sesma is the coordinator of the Green Party (PVEM) in Mexico City's Congress, who proposed formally suspending the 182-night STR cap from 1 June to 31 August 2026 to accommodate World Cup demand.
Jesús Sesma is the coordinator of the Green Party (PVEM) in Mexico City's Congress, who proposed formally suspending the 182-night STR cap from 1 June to 31 August 2026 to accommodate World Cup demand.
Jhon Arias
Colombia winger whose early strike beat Ghana and sent Colombia into World Cup last 16.
Colombia winger whose early strike beat Ghana and sent Colombia into World Cup last 16.
Jibril RajoubPalestine Football Association president who refused to shake the Israeli FA vice-president's hand at Vancouver.
Jim BanksRepublican senator from Indiana; part of bipartisan coalition demanding AI job displacement data.
Republican senator from Indiana; part of bipartisan coalition demanding AI job displacement data.
Jim JusticeRepublican US Senator from West Virginia; absent from the 15 April WPR vote on the Iran war.
Republican US Senator from West Virginia; absent from the 15 April WPR vote on the Iran war.
Jimmy CarterUS president 1977–1981; invoked as stagflation cautionary tale in 2026 tariff debate.
US president 1977–1981; invoked as stagflation cautionary tale in 2026 tariff debate.
Joao Cancelo
Portuguese full-back who was fouled in the incident that led to VAR disallowing Uzbekistan's goal against Portugal.
Portuguese full-back who was fouled in the incident that led to VAR disallowing Uzbekistan's goal against Portugal.
João FélixPortuguese forward who scored the second goal in Portugal's 2-0 win over USMNT in Atlanta.
Joao NevesPortugal midfielder who scored the opening goal against DR Congo in the 2026 World Cup group stage.
Portugal midfielder who scored the opening goal against DR Congo in the 2026 World Cup group stage.
Jocelyn BensonMichigan's Secretary of State, defendant in DOJ's voter-file litigation.
Michigan's Secretary of State, defendant in DOJ's voter-file litigation.
Joe Biden46th US President (2021-2025); declined to seek re-election in 2024.
46th US President (2021-2025); declined to seek re-election in 2024.
Joe HathawayRepublican candidate running against Analilia Mejia in the NJ-11 special election.
Joe KentGreen Beret veteran and congressman who quit as Trump's counterterrorism chief over Iran.
Green Beret veteran and congressman who quit as Trump's counterterrorism chief over Iran.
Joe LonsdalePalantir co-founder and 8VC venture firm founder; co-backer of the Leading the Future super PAC targeting pro-regulation 2026 midterm candidates.
Palantir co-founder and 8VC venture firm founder; co-backer of the Leading the Future super PAC targeting pro-regulation 2026 midterm candidates.
Joel ValdezActing Pentagon Press Secretary who attributed the July toll-count cut to data disruptions.
Acting Pentagon Press Secretary who attributed the July toll-count cut to data disruptions.Joe MorrisLabour MP for Hexham; resigned as PPS on 11 May 2026 as Starmer resignations wave began.
Labour MP for Hexham; resigned as PPS on 11 May 2026 as Starmer resignations wave began.Johan Manzambi
Johan Manzambi is a Swiss forward who came off the bench to score twice in Switzerland's 4-1 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina on 18 June 2026.
Johan Manzambi is a Swiss forward who came off the bench to score twice in Switzerland's 4-1 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina on 18 June 2026.John BlackReform UK candidate expelled after appearing on a BNP membership list disclosed by HOPE not hate.
Reform UK candidate expelled after appearing on a BNP membership list disclosed by HOPE not hate.
John CornynSenate Majority Whip ousted by Paxton 63.8%-36% on 26 May despite a 9-to-1 spend edge.
Senate Majority Whip ousted by Paxton 63.8%-36% on 26 May despite a 9-to-1 spend edge.
John CurtisRepublican US Senator from Utah; third named backer of Murkowski's Iran AUMF draft ahead of the 1 May War Powers deadline.
Republican US Senator from Utah; third named backer of Murkowski's Iran AUMF draft ahead of the 1 May War Powers deadline.
John FettermanPennsylvania Democratic senator; voted against all five Iran War Powers Resolutions, the sole consistent Democratic defector.
John FlemingLouisiana state treasurer, House Freedom Caucus founder, and Trump ally contesting the 27 June 2026 Senate runoff against Julia Letlow.
Louisiana state treasurer, House Freedom Caucus founder, and Trump ally contesting the 27 June 2026 Senate runoff against Julia Letlow.
John HealeyUK Chancellor of the Exchequer since July 2026; previously Defence Secretary (2024-2026).
UK Chancellor of the Exchequer since July 2026; previously Defence Secretary (2024-2026).
John HickenlooperDemocratic US Senator from Colorado, former governor and entrepreneur, member of the bipartisan coalition demanding expanded federal tracking of AI job displacement.
Democratic US Senator from Colorado, former governor and entrepreneur, member of the bipartisan coalition demanding expanded federal tracking of AI job displacement.
John KennedyRepublican Louisiana Senator; moved SAVE Act reconciliation amendment that failed 48-50 on 23 April 2026.
Republican Louisiana Senator; moved SAVE Act reconciliation amendment that failed 48-50 on 23 April 2026.
John McGinnScotland international midfielder who plays for Aston Villa; scored Scotland's historic first World Cup win goal in 36 years against Haiti in 2026.
Scotland international midfielder who plays for Aston Villa; scored Scotland's historic first World Cup win goal in 36 years against Haiti in 2026.
John PoindexterReagan's National Security Adviser convicted in Iran-Contra for authorising diversion of funds to Contras.
Reagan's National Security Adviser convicted in Iran-Contra for authorising diversion of funds to Contras.
John RatcliffeCIA Director who warned Trump that Iran would not concede on nuclear enrichment before the Islamabad MOU was signed.
CIA Director who warned Trump that Iran would not concede on nuclear enrichment before the Islamabad MOU was signed.
John SwinneyScottish First Minister; SNP leader seeking independence referendum despite missing his own 65-seat trigger.
Scottish First Minister; SNP leader seeking independence referendum despite missing his own 65-seat trigger.
John Thomas ShepherdFederal judge, WD Arkansas; confirmed 53-46 by Senate on 14 April 2026.
Federal judge, WD Arkansas; confirmed 53-46 by Senate on 14 April 2026.
John ThuneSenate Majority Leader since January 2025; South Dakota Republican managing conference cohesion under Trump.
Johny Placide
Haiti's veteran goalkeeper and captain; led them to their first World Cup in 52 years.
Haiti's veteran goalkeeper and captain; led them to their first World Cup in 52 years.Jo MonkReform UK councillor for Worcestershire; suspended for refusing to accept the democratic decision of the group.
Reform UK councillor for Worcestershire; suspended for refusing to accept the democratic decision of the group.
Jonah PerettiBuzzFeed founder; stepped down as CEO in May 2026, now leads BuzzFeed AI division.
BuzzFeed founder; stepped down as CEO in May 2026, now leads BuzzFeed AI division.Jonathan DavidJonathan David is a Canadian striker who plays for club Lille and scored a hat-trick in Canada's 6-0 win over Qatar on 18 June 2026.
Jonathan David is a Canadian striker who plays for club Lille and scored a hat-trick in Canada's 6-0 win over Qatar on 18 June 2026.Jonathan RossICE agent who shot and killed Renée Good in Minneapolis on 7 January 2026 during Operation Metro Surge.
Jonathan Tah
Jonathan Tah is a German international centre-back who partners Rüdiger in Germany's defensive partnership for the 2026 World Cup knockouts.
Jonathan Tah is a German international centre-back who partners Rüdiger in Germany's defensive partnership for the 2026 World Cup knockouts.
Jon OssoffGeorgia Democratic senator facing the toughest 2026 re-election race in the Senate.
Jordan HendersonEngland midfielder attending his fourth World Cup, equalling Sir Bobby Charlton's record.
England midfielder attending his fourth World Cup, equalling Sir Bobby Charlton's record.
Jorge BalderramaAirbnb Mexico director; argued platforms are essential to meeting World Cup accommodation demand.
Airbnb Mexico director; argued platforms are essential to meeting World Cup accommodation demand.
Jorge LabargaFlorida Supreme Court justice and sole dissenter in the 6-1 jurisdiction ruling; the only member of the court not appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis.
Florida Supreme Court justice and sole dissenter in the 6-1 jurisdiction ruling; the only member of the court not appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis.
Jorge PinonEnergy researcher at the University of Texas at Austin specialising in Cuba's energy sector; cited on the structural nature of the island's electricity crisis.
Energy researcher at the University of Texas at Austin specialising in Cuba's energy sector; cited on the structural nature of the island's electricity crisis.
Jose Angel Portal Miranda
Cuba's Public Health Minister, designated personally by OFAC on 23 July 2026 over the medical-missions programme.
Cuba's Public Health Minister, designated personally by OFAC on 23 July 2026 over the medical-missions programme.
Josef Aschbacher
Director General of the European Space Agency steering ESA through Lunar Gateway cancellation and Artemis partnership renegotiation.
Director General of the European Space Agency steering ESA through Lunar Gateway cancellation and Artemis partnership renegotiation.
José Luis Martínez-Almeida
José Luis Martínez-Almeida is Madrid's mayor from the People's Party; during the 28 April 2026 prórroga vote he claimed Madrid would triple its 150,000-home urban-planning target without attaching permits, funding, or a schedule.
José Luis Martínez-Almeida is Madrid's mayor from the People's Party; during the 28 April 2026 prórroga vote he claimed Madrid would triple its 150,000-home urban-planning target without attaching permits, funding, or a schedule.José Manuel AlbaresSpain's foreign minister, who received Cuba's deputy prime minister in Madrid in June 2026.
Spain's foreign minister, who received Cuba's deputy prime minister in Madrid in June 2026.
José Manuel Rodríguez UribesPresident of Spain's Higher Sports Council (CSD).
President of Spain's Higher Sports Council (CSD).
Joseph Aoun
President of Lebanon; first to publicly accuse Iran of using Lebanon as a bargaining chip.
President of Lebanon; first to publicly accuse Iran of using Lebanon as a bargaining chip.
Joseph ClearfieldUS Marine Lieutenant General heading the Lebanon ceasefire monitoring mechanism since April 2026.
US Marine Lieutenant General heading the Lebanon ceasefire monitoring mechanism since April 2026.
Josephine KantSovereign AI Unit founding hire; ex-Google and Y Combinator; AI policy and product.
Joseph MorelleHouse New York ranking member; dispatched to Albany by Jeffries 4 May; NY redistricting confirmed foreclosed until 2028.
House New York ranking member; dispatched to Albany by Jeffries 4 May; NY redistricting confirmed foreclosed until 2028.
Josh BabarindeLiberal Democrat MP who asked the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards to open a second investigation into Nigel Farage's donations.
Liberal Democrat MP who asked the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards to open a second investigation into Nigel Farage's donations.
Josh D'AmaroWalt Disney Company chief executive as of 2026, previously chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products.
Walt Disney Company chief executive as of 2026, previously chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products.
Josh HawleyMissouri Republican Senator co-leading bipartisan push to measure AI job displacement.
Missouri Republican Senator co-leading bipartisan push to measure AI job displacement.Josh SimonsFormer Labour MP for Makerfield who resigned his seat 14 May 2026 to clear a path for Andy Burnham.
Former Labour MP for Makerfield who resigned his seat 14 May 2026 to clear a path for Andy Burnham.