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Watch live: Democrats to call out layoffs at Social Security Administration
Democrats in both chambers of Congress are railing against executive actions from the Trump administration that target social programs such as Social Security and Medicaid. Senate Democratic Leader ...The Hill - 1d -
Plans to break up Eurostar monopoly given boost by rail regulator
Office of Rail and Road says capacity could be made available at Temple Mills depotFinancial Times - 2d -
High-Speed Rail Doesn’t Exist in America. Here’s What’s Being Developed.
True high-speed rail has not yet made it to the U.S., but that will change soon. Here are the projects currently being developed.The New York Times - 4h -
Georgia community fights rail company trying to use eminent domain
Mark and Janet Smith have been leading a coalition opposing a rail company's plan to carve through private property with four and a half miles of new track.CBS News - 1d -
Social Security isn't the third rail of American politics any more
Team Trump seems to have concluded that Social Security is no longer the “third rail of American politics” — that they can touch it and live to tell the tale. It will be up to voters to prove them ...The Hill - 1d -
Democratic base's anger puts some party leaders on shaky ground
The Democratic base is angryABC News - 2d -
A.O.C. Wants the Democrats to Think Anew
The New York progressive believes economic populism is the path forward for Democrats. Can she unite her party around that?The New York Times - 2d -
Greene rails against Luna proxy voting push
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) blasted Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) on Tuesday over her push to force a vote on a measure to allow proxy voting for new parents in Congress. That effort ...The Hill - 21h -
Democratic group to track state impacts of Trump agenda
A major Democratic super PAC on Monday launched a new database to track the state-by-state impacts of the Trump administration’s agenda. American Bridge 21st Century, which is the Democratic ...The Hill - 2d -
Republicans would love to see AOC lead the Democrats
It would be the biggest mistake Democrats could make and the biggest gift they could give Republicans.The Hill - 9h -
Here’s What Some Democratic Voters Say Their Party Should Do
The party’s rank and file are angry and searching for a Democrat who can lead the way.The New York Times - 1d -
Democrats' win in Wisconsin court race also is a big loss for Elon Musk
The Democrats' victory in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race is a big loss for Elon MuskABC News - 9h -
FTC chair defends Trump firing of Democratic commissioners
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Andrew Ferguson on Wednesday defended President Trump’s decision to fire the agency’s Democratic commissioners. FTC commissioners Rebecca Kelly ...The Hill - 4h -
‘Big Psychological Boost’ for Democrats in String of Elections
The party’s position remains dire. But a judicial victory in Wisconsin and closer-than-expected losses in Florida suggest a once-demoralized Democratic base is animated again.The New York Times - 3h -
The Papers: 'Le Pen rails against ban' and 'Trump's tariffs to hit UK'
A mixture of headlines dominate the front pages of UK papers on Tuesday.BBC News - 1d -
Brightline Brought High-Speed Rail to Florida. Can the Public Sector Follow?
In Florida, Brightline has proved that it can operate reliable, well-designed passenger trains that people want to ride. Can the public sector do the same?The New York Times - 1d -
Angola Rail Line Offers Clues to Trump’s Africa Policy
The $4 billion project was the Biden administration’s signature initiative in Africa. Early signs are that the Trump team supports it, too, for mineral access if nothing else.The New York Times - 13h -
Watch: House Democrats speak out against Trump agenda, mass layoffs
House Democratic leaders gave remarks Tuesday morning in opposition to President Trump's moves to overhaul the federal government. Democrats have taken to holding town halls in GOP districts and ...The Hill - 1d -
Senate Democrat: Party ‘lost touch with working people’
Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) said he believes the Democratic Party has become out of touch with working Americans. Bennet joined NBC News’s Kristen Welker for “Meet the Press” on Sunday, where he ...The Hill - 2d -
Democrats' approval remains at low point: Poll
The Democratic Party’s approval rating remains at a low point, according to a new Harvard CAPS/Harris poll released to The Hill on Monday. Thirty-seven percent of voters said they approved of the ...The Hill - 1d -
Democrats sue over Trump election overhaul order
The Democratic National Committee (DNC), aligned groups and party leaders filed a lawsuit on Monday over President Trump's March executive order, which would overhaul elections. Trump's order would ...The Hill - 1d -
Democrats investigating RFK Jr. bird flu response
Several House Democrats are investigating Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over his bird flu response, which they called "dangerous and reckless." In a Tuesday letter ...The Hill - 4h -
Democrats' new internet strategy tops trending charts but also draws mockery
Democratic lawmakers are courting online content creators, podcasters and celebrities in a bid to find new ways to boost their message to votersABC News - Mar. 21 -
Sen. Michael Bennet says the Democratic Party's brand is 'problematic'
Sen. Michael Bennet said that the Democratic Party's brand is "problematic" and that the party "is associated with the educated elites" and "not anymore with working people in this country."NBC News - 3d -
Democrats renew push to expand IVF access for military service members
Congressional Democrats are renewing their push to expand in vitro fertilization access for military service members and veterans.ABC News - 1d -
Mallory McMorrow jumps into Michigan’s Senate race with a call for change in the Democratic Party
Michigan state Sen. Mallory McMorrow is jumping into the race to replace retiring Democratic Sen.NBC News - 10h -
Senate Democrats demand release of Harvard Medical School researcher
A group of Senate Democrats on Monday sent a letter to the Department of Homeland Security demanding the release of a Harvard Medical School researcher who was detained by Immigration and Customs ...The Hill - 2d -
House Intel Democrats call for damage assessment on Signal chat
Democrats on the House Intelligence Committee on Monday requested an independent assessment into Trump administration officials' use of Signal to discuss an airstrike, asking that Director of ...The Hill - 1d -
Democratic senators call for investigation into assisted living facilities in Medicaid
Senate Democrats are calling on the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a new review of how oversight is conducted over assisted living facilities that participate in Medicaid ...The Hill - 1d -
Democrats have a new boogeyman in Elon Musk: Takeaways from Tuesday's elections
Republicans also got key reinforcements for their slim House majority at an important moment. And Democrats made gains compared to 2024 in each key race.NBC News - 16h -
Cory Booker's record-breaking speech ignites a Democratic base 'desperate' for a fighter
Sen. Cory Booker ended a record held by the segregationist Strom Thurmond, garnering widespread acclaim from Democrats as a model for how to take on Trump.NBC News - 11h -
Wisconsin Supreme Court race won by Democrat-backed Susan Crawford
Democrat-backed Susan Crawford won the closely-watched Wisconsin Supreme Court race, the most expensive judicial election in U.S. history.CBS News - 7h -
Education secretary hijacks House Democrats' presser after closed-door meeting
Education Secretary Linda McMahon interrupted a press conference by House Democrats to give an impromptu statement after they met in a closed-door meeting.ABC News - 1h -
Wisconsin provides a critical test for Democrats' anti-Elon Musk playbook
Next week’s Wisconsin Supreme Court race is emerging as the first big test of Democrats’ anti-Elon Musk strategy as the party searches for a winning message following its loss to President Donald ...NBC News - 6d -
Democratic Party’s brand is ‘really problematic,’ Sen. Michael Bennet says
Democratic Sen. Michael Bennet (Colo.) tells Kristen Welker on Meet the Press that party’s his brand is associated with “educated elites” and needs to connect more with the working class.NBC News - 3d -
Georgia House Democrat steps down as state party chair
Rep. Nikema Williams (D-Ga.), the chair of the state Democratic Party in Georgia, announced to state committee members Monday she would step down from her role following a party rules change to ...The Hill - 2d
