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James Carville: It’s Time for a Daring Political Maneuver, Democrats
There’s nothing Democrats can legitimately do to stop Trump, so we need a tactical pause in our fight to plan for the future.The New York Times - 3d -
Democrats denounce Trump’s gilded vision of Gaza: ‘Despicable’
House Democrats are lashing out at President Trump this week over his vision to turn the Gaza Strip into a luxury playground. The lawmakers said Trump, by promoting a fake video depicting post-war ...The Hill - 2d -
Johnson claims town hall protesters 'paid' by Democrats
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) denounced recent protests at town halls that featured GOP lawmakers, claiming the demonstrators were "paid" by Democrats. “The videos you saw of the town halls ...The Hill - 1d -
Slotkin to deliver Democratic response to Trump's joint address
Sen. Elissa Slotkin will deliver the Democrats' response to President Trump's joint address to Congress next week, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer announced Thursday.CBS News - 1d -
Slotkin to deliver Democratic response to Trump address
Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) is going to deliver the Democratic response to President Trump’s upcoming congressional address, according to a Thursday press release. Slotkin’s role was revealed by ...The Hill - 1d -
Democrats decry, Republicans applaud Trump's confrontation with Zelenskyy
"What I saw in the Oval Office was disrespectful," said GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham.ABC News - 11h -
Top Democrats accuse of Republicans of raising shutdown risk
Top Democratic negotiators on Friday accused Republicans of “walking away” from bipartisan government funding talks two weeks before the shutdown deadline. Sen. Patty Murray (Wash.) and Rep. Rosa ...The Hill - 12h -
Trump calls Zelenskyy a ‘dictator’ in growing war of words
Even as the White House pushes to end the war in Ukraine, President Donald Trump is escalating his attacks on President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, describing him as a "dictator." NBC’s Richard Engel ...NBC News - Feb. 20 -
Macron joins G7 call from the White House
French President Emmanuel Macron joined a call with G7 leaders from the White House as he prepares to meet with President Donald Trump. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.CBS News - 4d -
Nagel calls for reforms as Bundesbank suffers €19bn loss
German central bank’s boss points to more interest rate cuts and urges country’s next government to embark on supply-side reformsFinancial Times - 3d -
'Skeptical' Scherzer loses 2 ABS calls in debut
Max Scherzer, 40, made his debut with the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday, but it was also his first appearance in Major League Baseball's automated ball-strike system era, and though he lost two ...ESPN - 3d -
Trump: GOP senator had 'close call' with fall
President Trump weighed in on the recent head injury sustained by Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) after he slipped and fell on ice during a trip home, wishing him a speedy recovery but noting the ...The Hill - 2d -
Fight the Good Fight: A Call to Resilience in Challenging Times
The fast and furious changes keep coming. Now is the time to build sustainable resilience for both you and your team. These tips can help get you started.Inc. - 2d -
Adams claims prosecutorial misconduct in call to dismiss case
New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ (D) legal team is looking to dismiss his corruption case, alleging in a new motion to a federal judge that there has been “prosecutorial misconduct” after ex-U.S. ...The Hill - 2d -
Call Of Duty: Warzone Experimenting With 150-Player Matches
Raven Software has announced a major change for Call of Duty: Warzone, as the studio is experimenting with 150-player lobbies for standard battle royale playlists.. Not every match will be 150 ...GameSpot - 1d -
Trump on calling Zelensky a dictator: 'Did I say that?'
President Trump on Thursday backtracked on his recent sharp criticism of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as the U.S. aims to strike a deal to end the war between Kyiv and Moscow. Trump, ...The Hill - 1d -
Turkey’s jailed Kurdish leader calls for militants to disarm
Abdullah Öcalan urges PKK to lay down weapons after he meets opposition politicians in prisonFinancial Times - 1d -
Group calls for 'economic blackout' boycott Friday
Grassroots group People's Union USA is organizing a "blackout" boycott of major businesses on Friday to protest against corporate greed and high costs, with the goal of uniting Americans against ...The Hill - 18h -
Trump meeting with Zelenskyy after calling him a dictator
President Trump is meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to potentially reach a rare minerals deal with the U.S. ally. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports.CBS News - 16h -
Microsoft to shut down video-calling pioneer Skype
Tech giant to retire service it acquired for $8.5bn after being overtaken by upstarts such as WhatsApp, Telegram and ZoomFinancial Times - 16h -
Smoke in plane cabin, close calls raise alarm
45,000 flights carry nearly three million passengers every day safely, so when something goes wrong it shakes us out of what we consider normal. But there's no denying the string of recent airline ...CBS News - 6h -
Reeling Texas Democrats Get a Rare Sight: Their National Chair
Though victory in the state feels farther away than ever, some Democrats, including their new leader, say Texas could still be a key part of their party’s future.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
Senate Republicans approve budget framework, pushing past Democratic objections
Republican senators pushed a $340 billion budget framework to passage over Democratic objections after a nearly all-night voteABC News - Feb. 21 -
Democrats channel outrage over DOGE, Ukraine and more in marathon Senate session
The budget resolution from Republicans was on the agenda in the Senate, but the nearly all-night debate encompassed so much moreABC News - Feb. 21 -
Staff at multiple agencies instructed not to speak to Congress, says Democrat
Rep. Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) sent several letters Thursday to various federal agency heads seeking answers regarding directives banning employees from speaking to Congress. “The Committee on ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
Sanders: Democrats' strategy to combat Trump policies 'not good enough'
Senator Bernie Sanders believes that Democrats need to face a broken political system and address the needs of the working class.The Hill - Feb. 21 -
Democrat Crockett 'rooting' for Mexico, Canada against Trump: 'It's really wild'
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) said Friday she is "rooting" for Canada and Mexico because they are standing up to President Trump. "They are really the ones that are speaking truth to power right ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
'See you in court': Trump clashes with Democratic governor at White House event
At a White House event with a bipartisan group of governors Friday, President Donald Trump briefly sparred with Democratic Maine Gov. Janet Mills.ABC News - Feb. 21 -
Frustrated Democrats Urge Leaders to Show More Fight Against Trump
Voters, activists and even some governors, like Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania, are growing exasperated with congressional Democrats’ restrained approach.The New York Times - 6d -
Oversight Democrats warn Trump on plans to 'dismantle' Postal Service
Democratic members of the House Oversight Committee on Saturday urged President Trump to abandon plans to reform the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) after he said he was considering a “merger” for the ...The Hill - 6d -
To make lasting changes, Trump should talk to these 6 Democrats
President Trump's willingness to work with Democrats on immigration policy could be a step towards permanent changes, but his window for cooperation may be closing as Republican leadership ices ...The Hill - 6d -
Senate Democrat after Brown ouster: Trump's 'quest for power' endangers military
Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.) offered President Trump a fiery rebuke late Friday, admonishing the president for the administration's moves to overhaul the Defense Department, which he says are rankling ...The Hill - 6d -
Chris Murphy Emerges as a Clear Voice for Democrats Countering Trump
The third-term senator from Connecticut is eschewing caution and throwing out the traditional political playbook as he seeks a broader audience for his critiques of the president and his agenda.The New York Times - 5d -
'Ultimate d‑‑‑ boss move': Democratic senator rips Musk email
Sen. Tina Smith (D-Minn.) slammed tech billionaire Elon Musk over an email sent to federal employees requesting information on “what you accomplished last week.” “This is the ultimate d‑‑‑ boss ...The Hill - 5d -
Kinzinger: Musk's chainsaw moment will feature in Democratic attack ads
Former Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.) said Sunday that tech billionaire Elon Musk’s recent moment with a chainsaw at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) will be featured in Democratic ...The Hill - 5d -
Hochul says Democratic governors won't "sit idly by" as Trump threatens retaliation
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said Democratic governors won't "sit idly by" as President Trump threatens retaliation if the leaders do not comply with his agenda.CBS News - 5d -
Trump is 'surrendering to the Russians,' Democratic Sen. Jack Reed says
In an interview on ABC News' "This Week," Democratic Sen. Jack Reed decried Trump's recent attacks on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and alignment with Russia.ABC News - 5d -
Democratic Sen. Reed says Trump is trying to politicize the military
Sen. Jack Reed, ranking Democrat on Armed Services Committee, said Trump’s purge of senior Pentagon leaders is a threat to the nonpartisan nature of the military.ABC News - 5d