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Democrats threaten to obstruct Trump's agenda over Musk's DOGE efforts
Democratic lawmakers protested Elon Musk’s sweeping influence over the government with protests, proposed legislation and other attempts to obstruct Trump's agenda.ABC News - 2h -
Mystery OPM server that aided buyout offers prompts House Democrat probe
House Oversight Democrats are demanding answers about the installation of a “server of unknown nature and origin” at the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) that aided the agency in sending buyout ...The Hill - 22h -
With military housing costs skyrocketing, Democratic senators request Pentagon action
A group of lawmakers sent a letter to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth requesting that he looks into the higher rental costs faced by service members’ families.NBC News - 1d -
Jeffries Works With N.Y. Democrats to Weaken G.O.P. Control of the House
New York lawmakers may give Gov. Kathy Hochul more time to schedule special elections, a move backed by the House Democratic leader that could keep a key seat vacant for months.The New York Times - 1d -
House Democrats call for urgent hearing on Trump plans for USAID
Democrats on the House Foreign Affairs Committee are calling on Chair Brian Mast (R-Fla.) to convene an urgent hearing with senior Trump administration officials, raising concerns over potentially ...The Hill - 1d -
Watch live: Democratic senators 'sound alarm' over Musk, DOGE
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), along with fellow Democratic Sens. Patty Murray (Wash.), Ron Wyden (Ore.) and Elizabeth Warren (Mass.), will offer warnings about the reported efforts ...The Hill - 1d -
House Democrat: Colleagues need to focus on 'reestablishing our own credibility'
Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.) sent a message to his colleagues in the Democratic Party, urging them to focus on “reestablishing our own credibility” and to refrain from solely “bashing” what President ...The Hill - 6d -
Democrats to sue White House budget office over federal grant freeze
A coalition of Democratic state attorneys general announced legal action against the White House budget office Tuesday over its directive to freeze federal assistance while reviewing whether ...The Hill - Jan. 28 -
House Democrats launch review of firing of Jack Smith's team
Top House Democrats say that the way in which Jack Smith's staffers were fired "very likely violated longstanding federal laws."CBS News - Jan. 28 -
Warren calls on Musk to stick to $2T in DOGE cuts
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) is urging Elon Musk to stick with his original objective to cut $2 trillion in wasteful government spending. “After promising his Department of Government ...The Hill - Jan. 28 -
Democrats call on White House to restore NIH operations
A trio of Democrats on Monday called on the Trump administration to restore full operations at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) warning that the halt in the agency's grant process could ...The Hill - Jan. 27 -
House Democrats condemn Trump's inspectors general firings in letter
A coalition of Democratic lawmakers expressed their concerns with President Trump’s Friday decision to fire independent inspectors general. “We write to express our grave concern about your recent ...The Hill - Jan. 26 -
House Democrats urge Rubio to lift foreign assistance freeze
House Democrats urged President Trump’s Secretary of State Marco Rubio to lift the foreign assistance freeze mandated by an executive order from earlier this week, cutting off most U.S-funded ...The Hill - Jan. 25 -
Minnesota Supreme Court sides with Democrats in state House dispute
The Minnesota Supreme Court handed Democrats a major win Friday, effectively ruling that Republicans didn’t have enough members to conduct business in the Minnesota House. The state’s highest court ...The Hill - Jan. 24 -
10 years later, the House Freedom Caucus is (mostly) a failure
Stemming from frustration with government spending and with Republican leadership, this group of far-right conservatives has had two overarching goals over the past decade.The Hill - Jan. 24 -
Democrats' immigration debate plays out inside Hispanic Caucus
It was the latest manifestation of an intense debate that has racked Democrats since the 2024 elections, where many blamed immigration and border issues for swinging the presidential and ...Politico - 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 -
Democrats name their DOGE Subcommittee members
House Democrats have named their members to sit on the governmental efficiency and waste subcommittee aligned with the "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE), a sign that they’re willing to ...The Hill - Jan. 22 -
With or without DOGE, Democrats need a plan for fixing the government
Before Democrats dismiss the DOGE as just more MAGA trollery, it’s fair to ask — where’s their plan for making government more efficient and effective?The Hill - Jan. 17 -
Top Senate Intel Democrat 'flabbergasted' by removal of GOP House Intelligence chair
Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.), the vice chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee, said he was “flabbergasted” Thursday by the decision to remove GOP Rep. Mike Turner (Ohio) as the chair of the House ...The Hill - Jan. 16 -
These 2 Democrats voted for House Republicans' bill to bar transgender athletes from girls sports
Reps. Vicente Gonzalez and Henry Cuellar, both of Texas, were the only Democrats to side with Republicans on Tuesday to pass legislation meant to bar transgender athletes from competing in girls ...The Hill - Jan. 14 -
Roy joins House Freedom Caucus for Trump meeting at Mar-a-Lago
Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas), who President-elect Trump threatened to primary last month, joined the House Freedom Caucus meeting with Trump at Mar-a-Lago on Friday. Rep. Eli Craine (R-Ariz.) shared a ...The Hill - Jan. 11 -
Top House Democrat asks Alito to recuse himself from Trump case after phone call
Top House Judiciary Committee Democrat urges Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito to recuse himself from Trump hush money sentencing after a call between Trump and Alito.ABC News - 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 -
‘We need to be in the room’: DOGE Caucus Democrat works with GOP to slash spending
Rep. Val Hoyle (D-Ore.), a member of the new House caucus partnering with President-elect Trump’s announced Department of Government Efficiency, joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the bipartisan ...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 -
House passes Laken Riley Act to amp up border enforcement and put pressure on Democrats
The Republican-led House passed its first bill, the Laken Riley Act, a strict border measure named for the 22-year-old Georgia nursing school student who was murdered.NBC News - Jan. 7 -
House Democrats argue GOP Jan. 6 report defamed Cheney
A report from House Democrats is refuting GOP claims that former Republican Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) acted inappropriately by being in touch with star witness Cassidy Hutchinson, arguing a ...The Hill - Jan. 6