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Congress averts a shutdown — but Democratic divisions ensue: 5 takeaways
The Senate approved a House GOP-crafted spending bill hours before the shutdown deadline Friday evening, capping off the first funding fight of President Trump’s second term — a saga that ripped ...The Hill - 2d -
Democratic Party infighting exposes struggle to unite against Trump
Sharp divides over how to push back against Trump and Republicans have been laid bare in Congress, writes Anthony Zurcher.BBC News - 2d -
The Democratic Divide: Would a Shutdown Have Helped or Hurt Trump?
The party’s split over supporting a spending extension to avert a lapse in government funding boiled down to a practical question of how much power the president has in a shutdown.The New York Times - 2d -
Democrats train fire on Musk as unelected billionaire dips in popularity
Leaders on left bet on Musk’s bravado to pull party out of political weeds as CEO eyes social security and health cuts. For most of the 17-minute interview, Elon Musk stuck to a script. He was ...The Guardian - 10h -
Italy one of five ‘dismantlers’ causing ‘democratic recession’ in Europe, report says
Civil liberties report warns that Italy along with Bulgaria, Croatia, Romania and Slovakia intentionally undermining rule of law ‘in nearly all aspects’. Italy’s government has profoundly ...The Guardian - 2h -
Rep. Raúl Grijalva dies at 77
The 12-term Arizona Democrat had been under treatment for cancer.Politico - 3d -
Why Is Gavin Newsom Seeking Common Ground With the Right?
Democrats are desperate for leaders who will fight on their behalf, not flatter their enemies.The New York Times - 2d -
Democrats slam GOP campaign committee labeling New York lawmaker an ‘illegal immigrant’
Rep. Adriano Espaillat touts himself as a “former undocumented immigrant turned progressive Congressman.”Politico - Mar. 6 -
‘Potty mouth’ Democrats have some new fighting words we can’t put in this headline
Profanity isn’t new in politics. But it’s reaching new heights on the left.Politico - Mar. 9 -
Democrats ask judge to block Trump order giving him more control over FEC
In February, Mr. Trump signed an executive order to curtail the authority of independent regulatory agencies.CBS News - 5d -
Democrats ‘applying maximum hurt’ for ‘political gain’ in government funding fight: GOP lawmaker
President Trump is urging Republicans to support Speaker Mike Johnson’s short-term government funding bill. Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the upcoming vote.NBC News - 5d -
Jeanne Shaheen won't run for re-election, opening another Democratic Senate seat in 2026
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., on Wednesday announced that she will not seek re-election in 2026, kicking off a competitive race to fill her seat.NBC News - 4d -
Dr. Mehmet Oz may have underpaid Medicare and Social Security taxes, Senate Democratic memo finds
Dr. Mehmet Oz, President Donald Trump’s nominee to oversee the Center for Medicare and Medicare Services, may have “significantly” underpaid Medicare and Social Security taxes.NBC News - 3d -
Shutdown 'would have sent message' that Democrats won't be 'bullied' by Trump, Sen. Murphy says
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) defends his “no” vote on a Republican spending bill that averted a government shutdown.NBC News - 16h -
Trump administration briefing: US president to speak to Putin this week; Democrats train fire on Musk
Russian president ‘accepts the philosophy’ of US’s Ukraine ceasefire terms, says US envoy; Musk’s popularity falls – key US politics stories from Sunday at a glance. US president Donald Trump ’s ...The Guardian - 5h -
Advocacy groups condemn Trump for using 'Palestinian' as a slur
Jewish and Muslim advocacy groups condemned President Trump for calling Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) a “Palestinian,” arguing he used it as a slur against the long-time lawmaker. ...The Hill - 3d -
What to know about the looming government shutdown as funding deadline nears
Congress has until Friday night to approve a spending bill to avoid a government shutdown, but Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says Republicans in the Senate don't have the votes to pass the ...CBS News - 3d -
Liberals eulogize Grijalva: 'A real giant of the House'
Progressive Democrats wasted no time eulogizing the legacy of Rep. Raúl Grijalva (D-Ariz.), a progressive lion of the lower chamber who died on Thursday at the age of 77 after a battle with lung ...The Hill - 3d -
Senate votes to advance GOP funding bill, allowing for vote to avoid shutdown
Senate Republicans and some Democrats voted to advance a stopgap funding bill which clears the path for a final vote to avert a government shutdown. The 62-38 vote included 10 Democrats joining all ...NBC News - 2d -
Deluzio says Dems fighting against Trump 'not just good politics' but 'good policy'
Rep. Chris Deluzio (D-Pa.) on Sunday called Democrats fighting against President Trump “not just good politics” but also “good policy.” “I think wanting to see Democrats stand their ground when ...The Hill - 12h -
GOP funding patch boosts defense and deportations, cuts other programs
Ahead of a Friday shutdown deadline, House GOP leaders are serving up a plan Democrats will despise.Politico - Mar. 8 -
America needs a serious opposition
Democrats should spend less time on gimmicks and more on communicating what they actually stand forFinancial Times - Mar. 9 -
Bernie Sanders steps into leadership of the anti-Trump resistance
At 83 years old, Bernie Sanders has emerged as an unlikely leader of the Democratic resistance to Donald TrumpABC News - 6d -
For #MeToo Movement, Mayor’s Race in New York City Poses a Test
Three mayoral candidates have been accused of sexual misconduct. They deny wrongdoing. Will it be a deciding issue for Democratic voters?The New York Times - 6d -
How a refugee turned trauma into triumph
A refugee from the Democratic Republic of Congo escaped amid tragedy and violence to build a new life in the U.S.CBS News - 6d -
Senate confirms Lori Chavez-DeRemer as labor secretary in bipartisan vote
Democrats joined Republicans in confirming former GOP Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer as President Trump's labor secretary.CBS News - 6d -
Greenland's opposition wins election dominated by independence and Trump
The Democrats party wants a gradual move to independence but the second-placed party is keen to speed it up.BBC News - 4d -
Here's how every senator voted on confirming Trump's top officials
Charts show how each Democratic and Republican senator voted on President Trump's Cabinet picks and selection for FBI director.CBS News - 4d -
Starmer to abolish NHS England
PM says move will slash bureaucracy and bring health system ‘back into democratic control’Financial Times - 3d -
Senate Dems brace to vote for a bill they hate — to block Elon Musk
Democrats appear on the cusp of voting to avoid a shutdown because they fear the consequences of standing up to the Trump administration could be worse.Politico - 3d -
FirstFT: Tesla warns Trump administration it is ‘exposed’ in trade war
Also in today’s newsletter, top Senate Democrat backs Republican funding bill, and China criticises Panama ports dealFinancial Times - 2d -
Dems ask Trump admin to explain Khalil’s arrest, calling it ‘playbook of authoritarians’
More than 100 House Democrats sent the letter to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.Politico - 2d -
Mayor Adams’s Biggest Backer in the State Capitol Endorses Cuomo
Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn, chairwoman of the Brooklyn Democratic Party, had been one of the mayor’s staunchest supporters.The New York Times - 16h -
Nita Lowey, Tenacious New York Representative, Dies at 87
A Democrat, she represented Westchester County for three decades and became the first woman to lead the powerful House Appropriations Committee.The New York Times - 13h -
Transcript: Gov. Wes Moore on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 16, 2025
The following is the transcript of an interview with Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, a Democrat, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 16, 2025.CBS News - 11h -
Transcript: Rep. Debbie Dingell on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 16, 2025
The following is the transcript of an interview with Rep. Debbie Dingell, Democrat of Michigan, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 16, 2025.CBS News - 11h -
Republican Voters Support Medicaid but Want Work Requirements, Poll Finds
More than 60 percent of all voters — and 47 percent of Democrats — supported a work requirement for Medicaid, the country’s largest health insurance program.The New York Times - Mar. 7 -
Newsom breaks with party on transgender athletes in women's sports, sparking backlash
California's Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, an LGBTQ ally, broke with his party, saying that transgender athletes playing in female sports is "deeply unfair."ABC News - Mar. 8 -
There Is a Liberal Answer to Elon Musk
Right-wing populism thrives on scarcity. The answer is abundance. But a politics of abundance will work only if Democrats confront where their approach has failed.The New York Times - Mar. 9 -
Supreme Court turns away bid to block state climate change lawsuits
A group of Republican-led states sought to block lawsuits brought by a group of Democratic-led states that seek to hold energy companies accountable for climate change.CBS News - 6d