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Core Democratic groups are preparing to be targeted by the Trump administration
Some of the Democratic Party’s core political groups are preparing for the possibility that President Donald Trump’s allies may soon launch criminal investigations that could handicap Democratic ...ABC News - 1d -
Trump tariffs bring Democrat disagreements to surface
President Trump’s tariffs are putting Democrats in a challenging political position as they decide how strongly to denounce his trade policy. Democrats have pounced on Trump’s tariffs in recent ...The Hill - 3d -
Democrats Widely Blast Trump’s Tariffs, but Not Tariffs Overall
While Democrats have widely criticized President Trump’s whipsawing trade strategy as chaotic, they’ve displayed little consensus on where the party stands on tariffs overall.The New York Times - 2d -
Whitmer Shows How Democrats Are Playing With Fire in Cozying Up to Trump
The Michigan governor’s awkward Oval Office appearance reflected how several Democratic state leaders are cultivating cordial but politically risky relationships with the president.The New York Times - 4d -
Democrats rail against Apple after Trump unveils electronic tariff exemption
Democrats slammed the Trump administration for allegedly favoring sector-specific companies by giving them the ability to bypass the fallout from new trade policy with a Saturday exemption of ...The Hill - 3d -
Trump’s tariffs are reckless – but they hold a key lesson for Democrats | David Sirota
There is a middle ground on tariffs. But Democrats’ free-trade advocacy allows Trump to play the populist. To tariff or not to tariff? Today’s tweet-length political discourse pretends this is a ...The Guardian - 1d -
Warren: Democrats 'don’t have to wait' for courts to 'step in' to fight Trump tariffs
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) called on Democrats to fight against President Trump's tariffs rather than waiting for courts to potentially intervene. Warren joined ABC News’s “This Week” on ...The Hill - 2d -
Young voters' indignation at older leaders spurs Democratic primary challenges
As Democratic voters say their party needs to change and young voters grow more skeptical of traditional party politics, a crop of candidates in their 20s and 30s is stepping in to challenge older ...NBC News - 2d -
Salah laps up contract acclaim - now Van Dijk may follow 'next week'
Mohamed Salah's goal and assist numbers show his worth to Liverpool as he sets the record for a 38-game Premier League season.BBC News - 2d -
Cup results, points after Bristol Motor Speedway as Kyle Larson dominates in win
The 2021 Cup Series champion led 411 of 500 laps.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Democratic lawmakers say they'll travel to El Salvador to push for Kilmar Abrego Garcia's release
Democratic lawmakers led by Sen. Chris Van Hollen say they are willing to go to El Salvador to seek the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who the Justice Department says it mistakenly deported there.NBC News - 1d -
How George Russell Drove ‘In the Dark’ to a Formula 1 Podium
The driver nursed his Mercedes through the final laps in Bahrain as car systems remarkably started shutting down around him.The New York Times - 2d -
NASCAR takeaways: Kyle Larson breezes to 'flawless' Food City 500 win at Bristol
Kyle Larson led 411 laps during the Food City 500, dominating his way to his second NASCAR Cup Series victory of the season Sunday.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
New books chart Biden’s downfall – and the picture is damning for Democrats
Books detail president increasingly unfit to take on Trump, and party infighting that doomed Kamala Harris’s chances. Joe Biden plans to write a book about his presidency which ended in his ...The Guardian - 3d -
Hong Kong’s Democratic Party, Once a Formidable Force, to Disband
The party, once the city’s largest opposition force, long championed a moderate approach. It ended up squeezed between a discontented populace and a repressive Beijing.The New York Times - 3d -
Democrat Gretchen Whitmer tries to distance herself from Oval Office visit
Michigan governor criticized for appearance, including for blocking her face with binders while her photo was taken. The Michigan governor, Gretchen Whitmer – considered to be a 2028 White House ...The Guardian - 2d -
House Democrat blasts tariffs reversals: 'Chaos and confusion isn’t good for anybody'
Rep. Gabe Amo (D-R.I.) on Sunday criticized President Trump’s approach to tariffs, saying the “chaos and confusion” caused by his strategy have not helped anyone. In an interview on NewsNation’s ...The Hill - 2d -
F1: McLaren’s Piastri wins Bahrain Grand Prix to spring into title frame – as it happened
Oscar Piastri stormed to victory in Bahrain to go just three points behind teammate Lando Norris in the drivers’ standings. … and away we gooooooo!. The drivers are off for their formation lap ...The Guardian - 2d -
Rep. Ro Khanna compares Vance to Stalin as he stakes out space in Democrats' 2028 field
Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., unleashed an early 2028 attack on Vice President JD Vance at Yale on Tuesday, attempting to frame him as a threat to the Constitution.NBC News - 23h -
Gavin Newsom Tries to Understand ‘Bro Culture.’ Will It Change Him in the Process?
California’s governor has diagnosed one problem for Democrats — connecting with young men — and he sees his podcast as a way to address that. Other Democrats aren’t so sure.The New York Times - 4d -
Stephen A. Smith says he has 'no choice' but to consider a run for president
Stephen A. Smith, Host of ESPN's "First Take," hammered the Democratic Party and suggested he has "no choice" but to consider a run for president.ABC News - 3d -
Khanna on Trump White House: ‘They need to have a 21st century understanding of the economy’
The Silicon Valley Democrat said the president’s tariff policies are “chaotic” and will hike prices without reestablishing manufacturing jobs.Politico - 2d -
Transcript: Rep. Ro Khanna on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 13, 2025
The following is the transcript of an interview with Rep. Ro Khanna, Democrat of California, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 13, 2025.CBS News - 2d -
Man arrested after suspected arson attack at Pennsylvania governor's home
The Democrat and his family were not injured, and a 38-year-old man faces charges of attempted murder and terrorism.BBC News - 2d -
4/13: CBS Weekend News
Republicans, Democrats split on if tariffs will bring jobs back to U.S., poll shows; Knitting emotional support chickens to relieve stressCBS News - 2d -
Hugging Face Acquires Pollen Robotics to Unleash Open Source AI Robots
Hugging Face has acquired the open source robot startup Pollen Robotics to help “democratize” robotics.Wired - 2d -
AOC fundraising soars as the New York rep and Bernie Sanders barnstorm U.S. against Trump
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has become a leading face of the Democratic Party's resistance to the Trump administration, drawing crowds nationwide.CNBC - 21h -
Senators call for probe into possible insider trading over Trump tariff reversal
Two Democrats are seeking answers from the White House about whether Trump administration officials engaged in insider trading amid the tariff rollbacks.ABC News - 5d -
Miami-Dade Mayor Vetoes Plan to Remove Fluoride From Drinking Water
The veto by Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, a Democrat, pushed back on a growing campaign against the mineral, which has been used for decades to prevent cavities.The New York Times - 4d -
4/11: America Decides
Stocks rise to end a volatile week on Wall Street; Senators Tina Smith and Gary Peters discuss state of Washington as both Democrats won't run for reelectionCBS News - 22h -
Buttigieg says left won't have its own Joe Rogan: 'That’s not how it works'
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said Democrats shouldn’t look for their version of podcaster Joe Rogan and instead should find other meaningful ways to connect with voters. The ...The Hill - 3d -
Sen. Cory Booker says Congress should hold hearings on whether insider trading on Trump's tariffs occurred
Sen. Cory Booker said Sunday that Congress should hold hearings and defended Democratic lawmakers' calls for investigations into any possibility of insider trading after President Donald Trump ...NBC News - 3d -
UK wants explanation after MP refused entry to Hong Kong
Ministers call denial of entry for Wera Hobhouse ‘concerning’ after she flew there to visit newborn grandson. The UK government is “greatly concerned” and wants an account of why the Liberal ...The Guardian - 2d -
Trump now owns the creaky economy, lock, stock and imported barrel
Trump's handling of the economy has led to a decline in his approval rating, with most Americans disapproving of his policies, and Democrats need to capitalize on this to win back control of Congress.The Hill - 22h
