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Democrats struggle with big question: Who is the leader of their party?
A big question has been on the minds of Democrats since their grueling loss in November: Who is the leader of the Democratic Party? Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.)? House Minority ...The Hill - 51m -
'Strongman' leaders of Europe don't look so strong anymore
"Strongman" leaders in Europe — allied with the likes of President Donald Trump and Russia's Vladimir Putin — look increasingly weak, analysts say.CNBC - 1d -
Democrats Choose a Political Operator From Minnesota as Their New Leader
Ken Martin, a well-connected state party chair, took over the Democratic National Committee as the party searches for ways to win back power.The New York Times - 3d -
Democrats accused of corruption look to Trump for clemency
Democrats accused of corruption are seeking relief from President Trump as he hands out scores of pardons and drops charges against his political allies amid his crusade against the justice system ...The Hill - 3d -
WATCH: A look at recent good news
ABC News’ Will Ganss recaps recent good news stories.ABC News - 4d -
RFK Jr’s testimony offers a ‘through the looking glass’ moment for Democratic senators
Confirmation hearing was a spectacle as Democrats tried to hold a mirror to nominee, only for him to step right through. Robert F Kennedy Jr’s testimony was a “through the looking glass” moment for ...The Guardian - 6d -
A look at Lunar New Year celebrations
Lunar New Year celebrations kicked off on Wednesday as millions of people welcomed the Year of the Snake. CBS News correspondent Anna Coren reports on the festivities.CBS News - 6d -
Fed holds rates steady, takes less confident view on inflation
The Federal Reserve held its key interest rate in check Wednesday, reversing a recent trend of easing policy.CNBC - 6d -
Democrats to hold ‘emergency’ meeting on Trump’s spending freeze
House Democratic leaders have arranged an “emergency” meeting of the full caucus on Wednesday in response to President Trump’s decision to freeze a large chunk of federal spending. The meeting, ...The Hill - Jan. 28 -
What a 14-team College Football Playoff would have looked like in 2024, assuming new proposals take effect
Roadmapping the four different first rounds a proposed 14-team CFP would have yieldedCBS Sports - Jan. 26 -
Take a closer look at this year’s Oscars nominations
Following the 2025 Academy Award nominations, NBC News’ Joe Fryer takes a closer look at the history-making nomination for Karla Sofía Gascón, the first openly transgender actress to be nominated ...NBC News - Jan. 24 -
Democratic lawmakers ask regulators to look into Donald and Melania Trump meme coins
The digital tokens have already generated billions of dollars on paper for the Trump family.CNBC - Jan. 23 -
Trump holds first foreign leader call with Saudi crown prince
President Trump held his first official call with a foreign leader since being sworn in for his second term with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman, a controversial figure who Trump on Thursday ...The Hill - Jan. 23 -
WPP ‘looked at’ New York listing
London-quoted advertising group to pursue opportunities in ‘resurgent’ US as Donald Trump resumes presidencyFinancial Times - Jan. 23 -
GOP leaders mull a big debt-and-funding deal with Democrats
The option would include an agreement that ties together government funding, border money, disaster aid and a debt-limit hike.Politico - Jan. 22 -
Democratic infighting is rising as Trump takes center stage
Democrats are finding themselves mired in infighting and schoolyard sniping just as President Trump begins his new term. Former first lady Jill Biden and Rep. Nancy Pelosi’s (D-Calif.) daughter ...The Hill - Jan. 22 -
Watch live: House Democratic Caucus holds press conference
House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar (Calif.) and Vice Chair Ted Lieu (Calif.) are holding a press conference on Wednesday at 11 a.m., along with Reps. Janelle Bynum (D-Ore.) and Kelly ...The Hill - Jan. 22 -
Watch live: House GOP leaders hold press conference
NOTE: The news conference is now expected to begin at 10 a.m. EST. House Republicans are holding a press conference Wednesday morning after meeting at the Republican National Committee headquarters ...The Hill - Jan. 22 -
How drug-resistant infections are taking hold in Ukraine war clinics
War appears to have accelerated the spread of pathogens resistant to antibiotics in the country.BBC News - Jan. 22 -
‘The struggle remains immense’: daily life in Gaza as the truce takes hold
Cheaper foodstuffs and being able to go out without fear of death or mutilation bring relief but conditions remain dire. On the first morning of the first day after the ceasefire, the market of ...The Guardian - Jan. 21 -
Democratic senator says it’s 'probably time' to look at pardon system
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) said on Monday he's unsure whether “the extent of the pardons” granted by former President Biden was “necessary.” Murphy told reporters that he has “real sympathy for ...The Hill - Jan. 20 -
As Cease-Fire Takes Hold, Gazans Return to Destroyed Homes
Gazans were surveying the vast damage to their neighborhoods on Monday as anxious Israelis awaited news about the condition of the hostages.The New York Times - Jan. 20 -
Gazans and Israelis Dare to Hope as Cease-Fire Takes Hold
After the fighting paused, Hamas began to free some of its hostages, releasing 3, and Israel said it had released 90 Palestinian prisoners.The New York Times - Jan. 20 -
Palestinians trek across rubble to return to their homes as Gaza ceasefire takes hold
Even before the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas was fully in place, Palestinians in the war-battered Gaza Strip began to return to the remains of the homes they had evacuated during the ...ABC News - Jan. 19 -
As Truce Takes Hold, Gazans and Israelis Express Elation Tinged With Doubt
After 470 days of death, a tentative cease-fire began on Sunday in Gaza. But Palestinians could not be sure that the war had ended, and Israelis fear that many hostages will still remain in Gaza.The New York Times - Jan. 19 -
McCarthy: Fetterman 'should be leader of the Democratic Party'
Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) said Democrats should follow the lead of Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.), who has openly supported some of the GOP rhetoric on immigration. “Listen to ...The Hill - Jan. 17 -
Democrats look to thwart another trans military ban under Trump
Two House Democrats are looking to block President-elect Trump from enacting another ban on transgender people serving openly in the military, reintroducing legislation Thursday that would prevent ...The Hill - Jan. 16 -
Biden warns that an oligarchy is taking hold in America. There is data to back him up.
Wealth disparity in the U.S. has grown since 2009, according to Fed data, with a significant increase in the share of the nation’s wealth held by the 238,000 richest people.MarketWatch - Jan. 16 -
Blinken holds final news conference at State Department
Secretary of State Antony Blinken held his final news conference at the State Department Thursday. Following a portion of the news conference, CBS News contributor Robert Berger provided analysis ...CBS News - Jan. 16 -
Gloom and pessimism take hold of Democrats as they look for new leaders
Questions about the viability of a female presidential candidate rise after a crushing presidential defeat. Democrats are harboring strong feelings of stress and gloom as the new year begins. And ...The Guardian - Jan. 11 -
As wildfires devastate LA, Republicans point fingers at Democratic California leaders
Trump and Maga allies are using the fires to attack leaders like Newsom – possibly foretelling power struggles ahead. If ever a situation cried out for elevating national unity over political ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
House Democrats call on ICC to rescind arrest warrants for Israeli leaders
A group of House Democrats is urging the International Criminal Court (ICC) to rescind arrest warrants for Israel’s prime minister and former defense minister as Congress is poised to potentially ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
Walz endorses Minnesota Democratic chair as next DNC leader
Former vice presidential hopeful Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) is backing Ken Martin, the Democratic state party chair in Minnesota, in his bid to take the helm of the Democratic National Committee ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
Democrats warn party must look beyond 'blue wall' to win
When Democrats lost the White House in November, and watched the Senate flip and the House remain in Republican control, they immediately set their sights on the next fight in 2028. But some ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
It’s time for Lebanon’s leaders to take responsibility for the country’s future
For decades, politicians in Beirut have blamed their inaction on outside forcesFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
With Trump taking office, some Democrats and pro-immigration groups ponder new ideas
There's momentum among pro-immigration groups and some Democrats for policies that would move the party to the right on immigration.NBC News - Jan. 8 -
Democrats hold Virginia state House seat in closely watched special election
Democrat JJ Singh has defeated Republican Ram Venkatachalam in the special election for the Virginia state House's 26th District, according to Decision Desk HQ. The seat was formerly held by Del. ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Virginia Democrats hold state Senate seat in Loudon County
Virginia Del. Kannan Srinivasan (D) has defeated Republican Tumay Harding in the special election to fill the seat representing the state Senate's 32nd District, according to Decision Desk HQ. The ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Virginia Holds the First Elections of the New Trump Era
Voters are going to the polls on Tuesday in three special elections for the legislature that will serve as barometers of political energy for both parties.The New York Times - Jan. 7