Senate Democrat defends Vindman against Musk's 'treason' threat

GOP senators warn Trump against aggressive recess appointment move

Republican senators are pouring cold water on the idea that President-elect Trump could force the Senate into an extended recess next year so that he would be able to fill key positions in his ...

Politics - The Hill - November 22

2 Democrats speak out against transgender athletes after Trump win

Two House Democrats said they oppose transgender athletes competing in women’s sports in the immediate aftermath of President-elect Trump’s decisive victory over Vice President Harris, shifting ...

Politics - The Hill - November 7

Walz, other Democratic governors, vow to fight against Trump's agenda

California's Newsom and Massachusetts' Healy won't assist in mass deportations.

Democratic leaders across US work to lead resistance against Trump’s agenda

Democrats from California to Illinois prepare to ‘Trump-proof’ and ‘fight to death’ against his extreme proposals. After the November elections ushered in a new era of unified Republican ...

World - The Guardian - November 16

Democratic AGs rush to form line of defense against Trump

Democratic attorneys general across the country are readying their legal defenses against the incoming Trump administration, preparing to pounce on potential violations and even take the ...

Politics - The Hill - November 17

Philippine investigators summon VP Duterte to answer questions over her public threats against President Marcos

World - ABC News - 3 days ago

Philippine investigators summon VP Duterte over her threats against President Marcos

Philippine authorities handed a subpoena to Vice President Sara Duterte’s office, inviting her to answer investigators’ questions after she publicly threatened to have the president assassinated if ...

World - ABC News - 3 days ago

Philippine police file criminal complaints against VP Sara Duterte and her security aides separate from threats case

World - ABC News - 2 days ago

What do we know about the violent threats against Trump's administration picks

The FBI is investigating multiple threats made against some of President-elect Donald Trump's administration picks like Susie Wiles, Pam Bondi, Howard Lutnick and others. CBS News political ...

Trump team says threats, swatting incidents against multiple Cabinet picks being investigated

President Biden has been briefed on the incidents and "unequivocally" condemns threats of political violence, the White House said.

Politics - CBS News - 2 days ago

Senate Democrat on Biden, Cuban comments about Trump supporters: 'I don't like it'

Sen. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) on Friday criticized comments made in recent days by President Biden and entrepreneur Mark Cuban about former President Trump's supporters. The Vermont Democrat did not ...

Politics - The Hill - November 1

3 Democratic senators want answers on Israeli strikes that killed Lebanese armed forces

Three Democratic members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee want answers from the Biden administration on Israeli strikes that reportedly killed members of the Lebanese armed forces (LAF), ...

Politics - The Hill - November 1

Democrats face uphill fight for Senate majority as Republican flips West Virginia seat

Republican victories in Florida and West Virginia means Democrats need Ohio, Montana and a surprise win in Texas. US election 2024 – latest updates US election results 2024: live map and ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

Democrat Elissa Slotkin wins Michigan Senate seat over Republican Mike Rogers

Democratic Rep. Elissa Slotkin defeated GOP former Rep. Mike Rogers in the race for Michigan’s open Senate seat, NBC News projects.

Politics - NBC News - November 6

After G.O.P. Wins, Senate Democrats Eye Major Push to Confirm Biden Judges

The loss of the White House and the Senate majority will end Democrats’ ability to fill judicial vacancies come January. They say they want to confirm as many as possible in the coming weeks.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 8

Jacky Rosen Holds Off Sam Brown in Nevada, Keeping a Democratic Senate Seat

Ms. Rosen, the low-key incumbent, hung on, but the race was closer than expected amid President-elect Donald J. Trump’s strength.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 9

Trump to visit White House next week as thousands protest in New York and Washington – live

White House spokesperson says visit is scheduled for Wednesday; demonstration marches past Trump Tower in New York City. Russia’s foreign ministry sees no grounds for talking about resuming ...

World - The Guardian - November 10

Democrat Ruben Gallego defeats Kari Lake to become Arizona's first Latino senator

Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego will be Arizona’s first Latino senator next year, NBC News projects, after defeating Republican Kari Lake in a hard-fought Senate race.

Politics - NBC News - November 12

Democrat Ruben Gallego beats far-right Kari Lake to win Arizona Senate seat

Gallego will be state’s first Latino in Senate, filling the seat of Democrat turned independent senator Krysten Sinema. Election briefing: Trump reportedly looks to China hawks for key roles ...

World - The Guardian - November 12

Democrats won 4 big Senate races in states Harris lost. Their ads looked very different.

Vice President Kamala Harris couldn’t win Wisconsin, Michigan, Nevada or Arizona. But her party still did: Democratic Senate candidates in each of those battlegrounds emerged victorious, even as ...

Politics - NBC News - November 13

White House urges Senate Democrats to approve new judges before term ends

Up to 30 nominees for vacant federal judgeships could be confirmed by 3 January but potential obstacles remain. Senate Democrats are racing to confirm up to 30 federal judges nominated by Joe ...

World - The Guardian - November 13

Trump names Karoline Leavitt as White House press secretary – live

Leavitt was Trump campaign’s national press secretary and assistant press secretary in first administration. Trump’s staffing picks and likely contenders – so far Republicans are set to take ...

World - The Guardian - November 16

Senate Democrats seek evidence from FBI sex-trafficking probe of Trump AG pick Matt Gaetz

The House Ethics panel is mulling whether to release a report on alleged sexual misconduct by Matt Gaetz, whom Donald Trump wants to run the Justice Department.

Business - CNBC - November 20

Sunday shows preview: Trump woos Senate GOP with Cabinet picks; Democrats brace for full minority

President-elect Trump's Cabinet and senior staff for his upcoming administration are coming into focus as Democrats prepare for a full minority in both chambers of Congress and The White House. ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

Harris’ break with Biden ‘could have been better honed’: fmr. Democratic senator

Former Sen. Doug Jones (D-Ala.) and former Gov. Pat McCrory (R-N.C.) join Meet the Press NOW to analyze senior Harris campaign staffers' takeaways from their election loss. NBC News Correspondents ...

Politics - NBC News - 2 days ago

US judge returns lawsuit against Elon Musk’s $1m voter scheme to state court

Civil suit claims that tech billionaire and his Trump-supporting America Pac giveaway is illegal lottery. A federal judge on Friday denied an attempt by America Pac – the political action committee ...

World - The Guardian - November 1

US election live updates: Harris and Trump hold duelling Pittsburgh rallies in final hours of campaigning

Harris says ‘momentum is on our side’ at Pennsylvania rally while Trump celebrates endorsement from podcaster Joe Rogan. Trump and Harris visit key states in final day of campaigning Don’t miss ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

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