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Democrats bringing fired federal workers to Trump speech
Congressional Democrats are lining up to bring fired federal workers to President Trump’s high-profile speech before Congress on Tuesday night. The Democrats have hammered Trump for the blitz of ...The Hill - 3d -
Senate Democrats press Trump administration on assistance to farmers
Senate Democrats have sent the Trump administration a letter pressing them on their plan to economically assist farmers as the tariff plan is implemented. The letter, signed by Ranking Member for ...The Hill - 2d -
Trump clashes with Democrats at testy joint address
President Trump on Tuesday sparred with Democratic lawmakers during an address to a joint session of Congress that began with a congressman being escorted out of the chamber and saw other Democrats ...The Hill - 1d -
Democrat Al Green ejected from chamber for heckling
Green is a fierce critic of Donald Trump and previously called for his impeachment.BBC News - 1d -
Anger swamps Democrats' Trump speech strategy
Despite leaders' calls for a "solemn" response, many lawmakers lashed out against Trump.Politico - 1d -
Who is Elissa Slotkin, the Democrat who responded to the speech?
The newly elected Michigan senator accused the president of bringing chaos while failing to tackle the high prices Americans care about.BBC News - 1d -
MSNBC host on Democrats at Trump speech: ‘The signs are not landing’
MSNBC host Symone Sanders Townsend criticized Democrats who protested at President Trump’s joint address to Congress by holding up signs, arguing the visuals “are not landing.” Democratic lawmakers ...The Hill - 1d -
Democratic lawmaker calls for Eric Adams to resign at hearing
Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.) called on New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D) to resign on Wednesday following the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) move to drop federal corruption charges against him. ...The Hill - 1d -
Democratic senator recants praise for Trump border 'progress'
Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) has retracted his praise for President Trump's progress on illegal immigration but says the drop in illegal border crossings is "good news" for the country.The Hill - 1d -
Rep. Sylvester Turner, a Texas Democrat, dies at 70
First-term Rep. Sylvester Turner, D-Texas, died after suffering a medical emergency following President Donald Trump's address to Congress, according to two House Democratic lawmakers who were ...NBC News - 20h -
Fellow Democrats tear into Eric Adams on Capitol Hill
The New York mayor faced attacks from the left and center — and praise from Republicans.Politico - 23h -
Democrats struggle against relentless Republican hammering on immigration
Republicans put Democrats in the hot seat as they continue to try and win the messaging wars on immigration policy.Politico - 23h -
Peltola's potential comeback buoys Democratic hopes in Alaska
Former Rep. Mary Sattler Peltola (D-Alaska) is reportedly considering a run for Alaska governor, stoking Democratic hopes that she could clinch another upset victory in the red state. Peltola ...The Hill - 9h -
Democrats bring Medicaid fight to Trump at joint address
Democrats used President Trump’s address to Congress on Tuesday to ramp up pressure on Republicans over potential Medicaid cuts, homing in on an issue they think will resonate among voters for the ...The Hill - 9h -
Trump pushes Democrats to ‘verge of collapse’: Bill O’Reilly
“He taunted the Democratic Party into making a myriad of mistakes,” O’Reilly said of Trump.The Hill - 7h -
David Brooks on Why the Democrats Are Losing to Trump
The columnist shares his thoughts on Donald Trump’s second term.The New York Times - 7h -
Walz on leader of Democratic Party: ‘The voting public’
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D), who ran to be vice president on the Democratic ticket alongside former Vice President Kamala Harris, said he believes the next leader of the party is going to be “the ...The Hill - 4h -
These 10 Democrats voted to censure Al Green
Ten House Democrats joined Republicans in voting to censure Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) on Thursday, rebuking the 11-term congressman for his disruptive protest during President Trump’s speech to ...The Hill - 3h -
California governor asks Congress for nearly $40 billion for LA wildfire relief
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has asked Congress to approve nearly $40 billion in aid to help the Los Angeles area recover from January’s devastating wildfiresABC News - Feb. 22 -
Newsom asks Congress for almost $40B in wildfire recovery aid
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) has requested that Congress appropriate nearly $40 billion to support communities affected by the wildfires that devastated the Los Angeles region last month. ...The Hill - Feb. 24 -
Federal workers demand help from Congress after firings, Musk's ultimatum
Federal workers are struggling to figure out what is happening with their jobs after Elon Musk's ultimatum to document their work or resign. Some are showing up at town halls nationwide, demanding ...CBS News - Feb. 25 -
VA reverses course, halts contract cancellations after pressure from Congress
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) on Wednesday paused an effort to terminate hundreds of contracts after pressure from Democrat lawmakers, according to Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee ...The Hill - Feb. 27 -
Congress barrels toward shutdown deadline with few signs of progress
The government runs out of funding on March 14, and averting a shutdown will likely require bipartisan support in both the House and Senate.CBS News - Feb. 27 -
Can Congress enact one big beautiful reconciliation bill?
President Trump has expressed support for a single "one big beautiful bill" for reconciliation, while Vice President JD Vance has supported a two-bill approach, with energy and border provisions in ...The Hill - Feb. 27 -
Potential government shutdown if Congress doesn't reach budget plan
There may be a government shutdown if both chambers of Congress can't reach a deal on funding the government. This comes after the House narrowly passed House Speaker Mike Johnson's budget ...CBS News - 6d -
Trump-Zelensky clash highlights Congress at a crossroads over foreign policy
The explosive clash between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the White House on Friday has sparked a firestorm on Capitol Hill, pitting “America First” Republicans ...The Hill - 5d -
‘Sanctuary city’ mayors hope to avoid an embarrassing spectacle in Congress
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston is working with former Biden lawyer Dana Remus as the city prepares to gather — and redact — documents that might expose municipal employees to political attacks for ...Politico - 4d -
Majority disapproves of Trump job performance ahead of address to Congress: Survey
A majority in a new survey disapprove of President Trump’s job performance ahead of his scheduled address to Congress. In the CNN poll released Sunday and conducted in the final five days of last ...The Hill - 3d -
Rubio Bypasses Congress to Send Israel $4 Billion in Arms
Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s emergency declaration calls for sending 2,000-pound bombs and other weapons to Israel as the war in Gaza continues.The New York Times - 3d -
What to watch when Trump gives his big speech to Congress
President Donald Trump is preparing for his first big speech to Congress since returning to the White HouseABC News - 3d -
Trump needs a "designated survivor" for speech to Congress. Here's how it works.
With members of the presidential line of succession in the Capitol for President Trump's speech to the joint session of Congress, a designated survivor will be named to stay away in case of a ...CBS News - 2d -
In Speech to Congress, Trump Is Expected to Boast About DOGE Cuts and Ukraine
Tuesday night’s address will be a remarkable return to a chamber that President Trump last addressed five years ago, before voters ousted him from office.The New York Times - 2d -
Trump trades public attacks for a behind-the-scenes approach to influence Congress
Trump’s friendlier approach to dealing with Republican lawmakers is a stark departure from his first term, when he often took his critics to task on social media.NBC News - 2d -
7 things to watch for during Trump’s joint address to Congress
Look for a more emboldened president compared to the Trump of 2017.Politico - 2d -
5 things to watch as Trump delivers joint address to Congress
President Trump will head to the Capitol on Tuesday for the first joint address of his second term emboldened by a month of mass federal agency slashing, shocking foreign policy moves and a ...The Hill - 2d -
Trump to lay out second-term vision in key address to Congress
President’s first speech to joint session of Congress since reclaiming office comes after administration’s radical start. Donald Trump on Tuesday will deliver his first address to a joint session ...The Guardian - 2d -
What to expect from Trump's address to joint session of Congress
President Trump will deliver remarks before a joint session of Congress Tuesday night in his first speech to both chambers since reclaiming the White House. CBS News' Nancy Cordes and Taurean Small ...CBS News - 2d