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Schumer: Democrats have 'a real direction now'
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), who has been the target of scathing criticism from members of his own party after voting for a Republican-drafted stopgap spending bill that cut ...The Hill - Mar. 17 -
Democrats set themselves up for year of primaries in 2026
Progressives are vowing to run primary challenges against Democrats who do not do enough to stand up to President Trump and the GOP, an effort that is intensifying after Senate Minority Leader ...The Hill - Mar. 18 -
Distrust dogs Democrats as they prepare for battles with Trump
The aftermath of last week’s bitter spending fight has forced Democrats to wonder whether trust levels between the two chambers can be rebuilt ahead of high-stakes battles with President Trump in ...The Hill - Mar. 19 -
No one wants a Gavin Newsom podcast — not even Democrats
The announcement of a glitzy, profoundly ill-conceived new podcast by California Gov. Gavin Newsom should be met with a resounding groan by anyone serious about fixing the Democratic Party’s ...The Hill - Mar. 19 -
Walz: Democrats' CR votes 'muddied the water'
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) said on Tuesday that votes by Senate Democrats in support of a stopgap Republican measure to fund the government "muddied the water" on possible government shutdown ...The Hill - Mar. 19 -
Pritzker warns Democrats over ‘internecine warfare’
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) warned his fellow Democrats of “internecine warfare” as Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) faces backlash over his vote to advance the continuing resolution ...The Hill - Mar. 19 -
Wes Moore’s star is rising as Democrats look for a comeback
When Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) took the stage at the annual Gridiron Club dinner on Saturday night, he mockingly made mention of the thing Democrats have been buzzing about for months: his ...The Hill - Mar. 20 -
McCarthy: Trump has 'broken the Democratic party'
Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) said Sunday that President Trump has "broken the Democratic Party," adding that it has become "leaderless" and party members are "fighting among ...The Hill - 5d -
Democrats slam Hegseth over texted war plan
Democrats are sharply criticizing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after it was revealed The Atlantic’s editor-in-chief was added to a text group chat about the administration’s plans to attack ...The Hill - 3d -
Democrats jockey for position in 2028 'invisible primary'
Prospective Democratic presidential candidates are ramping up speculation around their future aspirations, suggesting 2028 jockeying has already kicked off. California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) has ...The Hill - 3d -
Top Intel Democrat calls for Hegseth and Waltz to resign
Sen. Mark Warner (Va.), the top Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee, criticized the Trump administration for using a Signal group to discuss plans for carrying out bombing in Yemen, ...The Hill - 2d -
Blumenthal: Schumer agrees Democrats need to be 'more aggressive'
Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) said he thinks Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is united with fellow Democrats on the need to be “more aggressive” following intense backlash from within his ...The Hill - 15h -
Blumenthal: Schumer agrees Democrats need to be 'more aggressive'
Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) said he thinks Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) is united with fellow Democrats on the need to be “more aggressive” following intense backlash from ...The Hill - 15h -
A prehistoric creature gets new life and a silent Democratic protest: The news quiz
A traveler got a very unpleasant welcome to Boston, Democrats staged a silent protest and a jewel thief got creative.NBC News - Mar. 8 -
Some Democrats Regret Their Scattered Responses to Trump’s Speech to Congress
Progressive and moderate Democrats criticized a protest by Representative Al Green as a distraction, and the party leadership tried to refocus attention on economic issues.The New York Times - Mar. 9 -
Garlin Gilchrist announces Democratic bid to become Michigan's first Black governor
Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II is running to become the state's next Democratic governorABC News - Mar. 11 -
'Wealthy tax dodgers' could benefit from IRS layoffs, Democrats warn
Democrats says "wealthy tax dodgers" could see less IRS scrutiny amid agency layoffs. Here's what to know.CNBC - Mar. 11 -
House funding vote puts Senate Democrats in a bind: From the Politics Desk
Senate Democrats are in a politically precarious position after the House passed a stopgap bill to avoid a government shutdown.NBC News - Mar. 11 -
Shutdown fight moves to Senate as Democrats weigh support for bill
Senate Democrats are considering the path forward after the House narrowly approved a stopgap measure to keep the government funded.CBS News - Mar. 12 -
Chuck Schumer is in a real shutdown mess. Can he lead Democrats out of it?
Despite pressure from the left to hold firm, some Democratic senators seem headed for an off-ramp.Politico - Mar. 12 -
Schumer says Democrats will block GOP funding bill, raising shutdown alert
Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said Wednesday that Senate Democrats will not provide the votes to pass the House-approved deal to fund the government.ABC News - Mar. 13 -
Republicans use legislative sneak play to tie Democrats' hands on tariffs
House Republicans successfully blocked Democrats from forcing votes and debate on President Donald Trump's controversial tariffs.ABC News - Mar. 13 -
Shutdown showdown leaves Democrats deeply divided: From the Politics Desk
The fight over a looming government shutdown as left the Democratic Party deeply divided as they try to find their footing in the second Trump administration.NBC News - Mar. 14 -
James Carville: 'I don't have a good image of the Democratic Party'
He said Democrats need to become "an effective and smart opposition party, not a bunch of hoo-ha screaming and yelling."The Hill - Mar. 18 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
5 ways Democrats can fight Trump and defend the republic
If Democrats in Congress have a serious plan to stop President Trump from violating the Constitution and the nation's laws, they haven't shown it yet.The Hill - 4d -
Democrats, lacking popular support, resort to judge-shopping and more lawfare
Democratic dark-money groups are using a carefully orchestrated judge-shopping strategy to block even Trump's most popular policies.The Hill - 1d -
Democratic senators want an investigation into Trump's Education Department cuts
Democratic senators sent a letter demanding an investigation into the Trump administration’s "disastrous" efforts to dismantle the Education Department.NBC News - 20h -
Democratic senators want an investigation into Trump's Education Department cuts
Democratic senators sent a letter demanding an investigation into the Trump administration’s "disastrous" efforts to dismantle the Education Department.NBC News - 20h -
Democratic senators want an investigation into Trump's Education Department cuts
Democratic senators sent a letter demanding an investigation into the Trump administration’s "disastrous" efforts to dismantle the Education Department.NBC News - 20h -
Democratic senators want an investigation into Trump's Education Department cuts
Democratic senators sent a letter demanding an investigation into the Trump administration’s "disastrous" efforts to dismantle the Education Department.NBC News - 20h -
Democrats eager for Cooper Senate bid in North Carolina
Democrats are eager to see former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D) jump into the Tar Heel State’s Senate race next year, seeing him as the most formidable challenger to Sen. Thom Tillis (R). ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Newsom, Ocasio-Cortez lead Democrats searching for an audience
When California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) launched his podcast last week, his comments on transgender athletes made headlines. Republicans used it to mock how far left Democrats have become. And the ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
Democrats unveil school lunch debt cancellation measure
Democratic Senators introduced a bill Thursday to cancel all school meal debt. The measure, led by Sen. John Fetterman (Pa.), states the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) would pay ...The Hill - Mar. 13 -
De Blasio: 'Unclear' message hurt Democrats in 2024
Former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio (D) said Thursday that Democrats lacked a clear message during the 2024 campaign cycle, leading in part to their defeat in the race for the White House. In ...The Hill - Mar. 13 -
Democrat: Trump supporters ‘did not vote for this ---- storm’
House Democrats of all stripes have spent the entirety of President Trump’s first two months denouncing his governing strategy as chaotic and hammering his policy prescriptions as harmful to ...The Hill - Mar. 13 -
Democratic congressman Raúl Grijalva dies aged 77
Grijalva, who backed environmental causes during 12 terms in Congress, dies from cancer treatment complications. Democratic US representative Raúl M Grijalva of Arizona , who championed ...The Guardian - Mar. 13 -
Senate Democrat: This is 'best time' to take on 'tyrant' Trump
Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) said the current fight over a Republican spending bill was the "best time" for Democrats to take on President Trump, coming less than two months into his presidency. ...The Hill - Mar. 14