Critical Test Democrats

Democrats Show a Pulse: 6 Takeaways From Tuesday’s Elections

Energized against the new Trump era, and against Elon Musk, Democrats pulled off a crucial judicial victory in Wisconsin and cut into Republican margins in two Florida congressional races.

The New York Times - 20h

Republicans join Democrats in Senate vote to rescind Trump Canada tariffs

Resolution that would block tariffs passes 51-48 in Senate, in vote that shows Republican unease over president’s plans. Several Republican senators joined Democrats to pass a resolution that would ...

The Guardian - 9h

Republicans seen more favorably, more united than Democrats: Poll

Americans hold more favorable views of Republicans than Democrats, even as favorability remains grim across the board, according to the latest Economist/YouGov poll. In the survey, released ...

The Hill - 7h

Steve Kornacki: How Democratic voter intensity powered Susan Crawford to a win in Wisconsin

The Wisconsin Supreme Court election underscored that Democrats hold a key advantage in lower-profile contests in the Trump era.

NBC News - 16h

Michael Wilbon criticizes ESPN's coverage of Bronny James

Michael Wilbon, the co-host of ESPN's "Pardon the Interruption," doesn't like how his network has covered Lakers rookie Bronny James.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Search for earthquake survivors enters critical phase

Crews in Myanmar and Thailand are sifting through massive piles of rubble for anyone left alive after Friday's catastrophic 7.7 magnitude quake. NBC News International Correspondent Janis Mackey ...

NBC News - 3d

Georgia Democrat Lucy McBath suspends 2026 run for governor, citing husband's cancer

Georgia U.S. Rep. Lucy McBath says she’s suspending her exploratory 2026 bid for governor, casting uncertainty on the Democratic field

ABC News - 2d

Democrats decry 'sloppy and rushed' release of JFK files during task force hearing

House Democrats on Tuesday decried the Trump administration’s rollout of records related to the 1963 assassination of former President Kennedy, raising concerns about the release of personal ...

The Hill - 1d

Senate Democrats open investigation into reports AI could replace contract workers at Education Department

Senate Democrats are opening an investigation into reports that Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is attempting to replace some contract workers at the Education Department ...

The Hill - 19h

Stefanik's withdrawal suggests Republicans are sweating their thin margins

Democrats insist Republicans are panicking.

Politico - 6d

House Democrat: Trump not 'imagining a democratic election for his third term'

Rep. Dan Goldman (D-N.Y.) compared President Trump's suggestion he could run for a third term to Russian President Vladimir Putin, currently in his fifth term, saying Trump is not "imagining a ...

The Hill - 1d

7 Best Sleep Masks (2025), Tested and Reviewed

Get some solid shut-eye with the help of these sleep masks.

Wired - 5d

The Best Cooling Sheets, Tested and Reviewed (2025)

If you tend to wake up sweating no matter the season, hop under these cooling sheets so that you can, you know, actually sleep.

Wired - 3d

7 Best Electric Toothbrushes, Tested and Reviewed (2025)

These rechargeable and battery-powered toothbrushes take the guesswork out of oral hygiene.

Wired - 2d

Putin tests limits of Trump’s patience in ceasefire talks

President Trump is expressing increased frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin, whose shifting demands in negotiations with Ukraine have drawn out ceasefire talks and set back Trump's ...

The Hill - 2d

7 Best Coffee Grinders, Tested and Reviewed (2025)

Get more joy from your java. These conical-burr, flat-burr, and bladed machines let you enjoy freshly ground beans in every cup.

Wired - 1d

High-stakes election in Wisconsin tests Musk’s influence

Voters headed to the polls on Tuesday for special elections in Florida and a Supreme Court race in Wisconsin, where spending surpassed $80 million – a record for a state court campaign – including ...

NBC News - 1d

Myanmar earthquake tests military junta’s grip

Regime’s aid appeal shows vulnerability after four years of civil war

Financial Times - 1d

📲 Test your Merseyside derby knowledge with our quiz

How well do you know the Merseyside derby?Liverpool and Everton face off tonight at Anfield in the 246th and latest edition of one of English football's most iconic rivalries.And ahead of that ...

Yahoo Sports - 22h

The Best Mushroom Coffee, WIRED Tested and Reviewed (2025)

“Coffee” made with functional mushrooms like lion's mane and chaga is all the rage—we tried the most popular brands to find which were the most palatable.

Wired - 22h

Injuries put undermanned Bayern's title bid to the test

Away at in-form Augsburg on Friday, Bayern Munich's hopes of winning the Bundesliga title will depend on how they manage an injury crisis ripping through the club.Bayern will need to get the job ...

Yahoo Sports - 6h

Democratic senator said Signal chat could have led to lost US lives

Democratic Sen. Mark Warner said had information been leaked from national security officials' Signal chat on plans to bomb the Houthis, lives could have been lost.

ABC News - 3d

Jurickson Profar suspended for failed PED test: Braves outfielder banned for 80 games over drug test

Profar had a breakout 2024 season, but will now miss a chunk of the 2025 campaign

CBS Sports - 2d

Trump quickly works to concentrate power and muzzle critical voices

Moving at a rapid-fire clip, Donald Trump has been concentrating power in his hands, pushing the bounds of executive authority.

NBC News - 4d

Recruiting Rumor Mill: Prospects mulling options after critical visits

Four-star Tennessee tight end commit Carson Sneed recently visited Ole Miss.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Alan Turing Institute plans revamp in face of criticism and technological change

Chief of Britain’s flagship AI agency says ‘big strategic’ shift is needed

Financial Times - 2d

Ben Johnson: Expected points added in passing game is critical to winning

Bears head coach Ben Johnson built one of the league's best offenses during his time as the Lions' offensive coordinator and he will be trying to do something similar in Chicago this year.

Yahoo Sports - 20h

Judge Ends Eric Adams Case, but Sharply Criticizes Trump’s Justice Dept.

Judge Dale E. Ho refused to let the government leave open the prospect of reinstating charges against the mayor. But he acknowledged the president’s power to determine the fate of prosecutions.

The New York Times - 15h

C.D.C. Cuts Threaten to Set Back the Nation’s Health, Critics Say

The reorganization that began on Tuesday will scale back an agency that has been a public health model around the world.

The New York Times - 9h

Faulty data leaves Britain in the dark

The quality of ONS governance and critical statistics needs fixing

Financial Times - 19h

Democrats Sue Trump Over Executive Order on Elections

The lawsuit accuses President Trump of vastly overstepping his authority to “upturn the electoral playing field in his favor and against his political rivals.”

The New York Times - 2d

Senate Democrat warns of ‘catastrophic’ consequences to Trump tariffs

Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) warned Tuesday of “catastrophic” consequences to President Trump’s tariff plans. “To have an all out war with Canada, with every country in the world, who was a major ...

The Hill - 1d

Trump rips Democrat's resolution on Canada tariffs

President Trump on Tuesday bashed Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) over a resolution that would undercut the basis for tariffs on Canada and urged Republicans to vote against it. Kaine has put forward a ...

The Hill - 1d

Democrat-backed candidate reelected as Wisconsin schools superintendent

Jill Underly was projected to prevail in her reelection for Wisconsin superintendent of public instruction, beating challenger Brittany Kinser, according to Decision Desk HQ. Though the race is ...

The Hill - 1d