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Davey: Welsh Lib Dem leader must reflect on position
Jane Dodds has been criticised in a report into abuse while working for Church of England.Top stories - BBC News - November 17 -
Lib Dem leader Ed Davey in bid for Christmas No 1
The party leader has teamed up with the Bath Philharmonia's Young Carers' Choir to release a charity single.Top stories - BBC News - 11 hours ago -
Lib Dems would vote down Budget that contains indyref cash
Leader Alex Cole-Hamilton says the Scottish public "are done with the constitution" and spending must focus on other issues.Top stories - BBC News - 3 days ago -
Lib Dems hope party’s rising talent will cement gains
MP Helen Morgan has become a blueprint for success in garnering local supportWorld - Financial Times - Yesterday -
What Happens to X With No More Libs to Troll?
There has been a mass migration from X to BlueSky. What does it mean for our already-fragmented social media ecosystem?Tech - Wired - 6 days ago -
Shellshocked Dems return to Capitol to reckon with drubbing
House Democrats returned to the Capitol on Tuesday, dejected and licking their wounds after an election drubbing a week earlier that will put Donald Trump back in the White House and Republicans in ...Politics - The Hill - November 13 -
Trump campaign adviser says comedian's jokes were ad-libbed at Madison Square Garden rally
Former President Donald Trump's campaign is still trying to distance itself from the offensive comments and jokes made by comedian Tony Hinchcliffe at Trump's Madison Square Garden rally. CBS News ...Top stories - CBS News - October 29 -
Paul Manafort: If elected, Trump will work with Dems in 'legacy term'
"There's a good reason to think he'll reach out to the other side because he he knows that this term is important for his legacy," Manafort said.Politics - The Hill - October 30 -
Tennessee House Dem predicts ‘there may be blood’ if Harris wins
Rep. Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.) predicts that if Vice President Harris wins the presidential election, “there may be blood.” Cohen joined NewsNation’s Dan Abrams on Thursday evening when he shared that ...Politics - The Hill - November 1 -
Cook Political Report shifts six House races to Dems, two to GOP
The nonpartisan Cook Political Report on Friday shifted six House races toward Democrats and two contests toward the GOP in their final update before Election Day. The election handicapper moved ...Politics - The Hill - November 1 -
Sen. Murphy on whether Dems will accept election results: ‘Are you kidding?’
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) strongly pushed back on the suggestion that Democrats would respond to a hypothetical Harris-Walz defeat on Tuesday similarly to the way former President Trump's ...Politics - The Hill - November 3 -
Sen. Cortez Masto says Dems will "organize our way to victory" in Nevada
Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto said she's "optimistic" despite Republican lead in early voting, citing Democrats' ground game and canvassing efforts.Top stories - CBS News - November 3 -
Morning Report — Dems’ losses jolt party coast to coast
In today’s issue: Vice President Harris’s speech Wednesday about President-elect Trump’s decisive victory on Election Day made no mention of how he won or why she lost. It was a concession ...Politics - The Hill - November 7 -
Dems’ post-Roe abortion argument reaches its limit
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Dems’ post-Roe abortion argument hits its limit With President-elect Trump's victory and mixed results at the ...Politics - The Hill - November 7 -
Poll finds most Dems want Harris for next presidential nominee
Despite losing to President-elect Trump in the 2024 White House election, most Democrats want Vice President Harris to be the party’s 2028 presidential nominee, according to a new survey. The ...Politics - The Hill - November 21 -
DNC vice chair hopeful suggests election was 'damning indictment' on Dems
Democratic National Committee (DNC) Vice Chair Ken Martin criticized the party for losing to Republicans this election cycle, describing the loss as a “damning indictment” from the American people ...Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago -
Diversity Leaders
850 companies ranked; Cisco shines despite Big Tech reserve; Rolls-Royce outperforms counterparts on inclusion scale; Erste Bank rises above politics; Diageo takes measure of its market; Ireland ...World - Financial Times - November 19 -
Dems say they will certify a Trump victory — even the ones who think the 14th Amendment disqualifies him
If Trump wins at the polls, Democratic leaders are hoping to prevent Jan. 6 drama, despite past claims that he is constitutionally barred from office.Politics - Politico - October 31 -
Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto "very confident" Dems will "organize our way to victory" in Nevada
Democratic Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, who is a surrogate for the Harris campaign in Nevada, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that she is "very confident" Democrats will "organize our ...Top stories - CBS News - November 3 -
Dem Josh Riley topples House Republican in crucial upstate New York district
The upset came after Molinaro defeated Riley in 2022 by fewer than 2 points.Politics - Politico - November 6 -
Election 2024 live updates: Trump flips battleground state of Arizona
Former President Trump has won the election in key swing states such as Georgia and Pennsylvania, and is projected to win the necessary 270 Electoral College votes, while Republicans have taken ...Politics - The Hill - November 7 -
New Jersey gov says 'it's time to look in the mirror' after Dems lost key counties
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) said it's time to reflect after Democrats lost key counties in the blue-leaning state following Vice President Harris’s defeat in the 2024 U.S. presidential ...Politics - The Hill - November 7 -
Ex-Hillary Clinton adviser: Dems 'hostage' to far-left, don't voice 'common sense'
Veteran political adviser Philippe Reines joined others in criticizing the modern Democratic Party after recent election losses, saying it has been taken "hostage" by the far left. "The majority of ...Politics - The Hill - November 8 -
Beshear: Dems can win by focusing on 'core issues' like jobs, housing, health care
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D) laid out a framework Tuesday for Democrats to win back the trust of the American people, after election results handed Republicans control of the White House, Senate ...Politics - The Hill - November 12 -
California Republican Ken Calvert holds off Dem challenge in Palm Springs area
Calvert defeated Democrat Will Rollins, a former federal prosecutor.Politics - Politico - November 13 -
Fetterman tells fellow Dems to 'chill' on Trump: 'He hasn’t even been inaugurated yet'
Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman’s (D) message to fellow Democrats regarding President-elect Trump and his appointments is to “chill” because “he hasn’t even been inaugurated yet.” “And that’s the ...Politics - The Hill - November 15 -
DNC Chairman candidate: Dems can move forward by acknowledging ‘the fears of so many American families’
Former Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley (D), who launched a bid to be the next chair of the Democratic National Committee (DNC), said he thinks Democrats can move past their brutal election losses by ...Politics - The Hill - November 21 -
Illinois Dem ups pressure on House to release Gaetz report: 'We care about ethics'
Congressman Sean Casten (D-Ill.) hammered former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) over accusations about his sexual assault allegations and reported drug use detailed in the House Ethics report that he is ...Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago -
Some Democrats back Trump pick Rubio for secretary of State but remain critical of Hegseth, Gabbard and Gorka
Trump has made a flurry of Cabinet picks in the last two weeks, and eyes are now on the U.S. Senate to see whether they will confirm them.Business - CNBC - 2 days ago -
Qatar Pauses Efforts to Mediate Stalled Gaza Cease-Fire
The Gulf state’s move reflects frustration with the lack of progress by Hamas and Israel.World - The Wall Street Journal - November 9 -
Who Are the Next Leaders of the Democratic Party?
Democrats will soon have a leadership vacuum, and there will be no shortage of highly ambitious governors, senators and transportation secretaries looking to fill it.Top stories - The New York Times - November 12 -
Thune elected Senate majority leader
Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) has been elected Senate majority leader, setting the stage for him to replace retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), who has held the top Senate GOP leadership job for the ...Politics - The Hill - November 13 -
Barrasso becomes No. 2 Senate leader
Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) won the election to become Senate majority whip on Wednesday, cementing him as the No. 2 leader in the Republican conference for the foreseeable future. Barrasso was ...Politics - The Hill - November 13 -
Psaki: Democrats are ‘in the wilderness’ with no ‘clear leader’
Former White House Communications Director and MSNBC host Jen Psaki said Democrats right now are “in the wilderness” with no clear leader to guide them after a brutal election loss. “Look, I think ...Politics - The Hill - November 18 -
Progressives begin search for a new leader
Progressives are debating who should lead their movement as they seek to remake the Democratic Party in a new populist mold following devastating losses in November. Initial conversations are ...Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago -
Hezbollah Names Naim Qassem as Its New Leader
Mr. Qassem had been the Lebanese militant group’s longtime deputy. He replaces Hassan Nasrallah, who was assassinated in an Israeli airstrike last month.World - The New York Times - October 29 -
Lebanon's Hezbollah names replacement for slain former leader
Naim Qassem is a founding member of Hezbollah and has been the party's deputy secretary general since the early 1990's.Top stories - CBS News - October 29 -
Hezbollah announces new leader after Nasrallah killed
Hezbollah has named Sheikh Naim Qassem as its next leader, though Israel, suggesting it will target him, has already threatened that his time in the role would be “temporary.” “Temporary ...Politics - The Hill - October 29