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Democratic senator: Trump is having a 'thermonuclear meltdown'
Hawaii Sen. Brian Schatz (D) declared Sunday that former President Trump is having a “thermonuclear meltdown” in the final days of the campaign, citing what he called “violent talk, paranoid ...Politics - The Hill - November 4 -
Senate Democrat: Trump wants to 'subjugate' GOP senators with Gaetz appointment
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) suggested President-elect Trump appointing former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) to serve as the head of the Justice Department (DOJ) is somewhat of a power play against ...Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago -
Trump flips Nevada as Democrat Jacky Rosen holds on to state’s Senate seat
Trump’s win in the state gives him 301 electoral votes, even as Democratic incumbent is re-elected to US Senate. US elections 2024 – live updates Donald Trump has won his sixth battleground ...World - The Guardian - November 9 -
Democratic senators: Second Trump term will still bring opportunities for climate action
Sens. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) and Ed Markey (D-Mass.), two of the Senate’s most aggressive advocates for action on climate change, said Friday that President-elect Trump's second term will be a ...Politics - The Hill - November 15 -
Democratic Senator says she ‘absolutely’ can work with Trump Cabinet nominees
Democratic Senator Tammy Duckworth (Ill.) said she can “absolutely” work with President-elect Trump’s Cabinet nominees, so long as they’re willing to work with her. Duckworth joined CBS’ “Face the ...Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago -
Democratic senator: No reason to doubt Trump is serious about tariffs
Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) said Tuesday he is taking seriously President-elect Trump’s threat to impose new tariffs against a trio of countries shortly after he is inaugurated in January, despite ...Politics - The Hill - 18 hours ago -
Senate Democrat on Biden, Cuban comments about Trump supporters: 'I don't like it'
Sen. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) on Friday criticized comments made in recent days by President Biden and entrepreneur Mark Cuban about former President Trump's supporters. The Vermont Democrat did not ...Politics - The Hill - November 1 -
Trump to visit White House next week as thousands protest in New York and Washington – live
White House spokesperson says visit is scheduled for Wednesday; demonstration marches past Trump Tower in New York City. Russia’s foreign ministry sees no grounds for talking about resuming ...World - The Guardian - November 10 -
Trump names Karoline Leavitt as White House press secretary – live
Leavitt was Trump campaign’s national press secretary and assistant press secretary in first administration. Trump’s staffing picks and likely contenders – so far Republicans are set to take ...World - The Guardian - November 16 -
Senate Democrats seek evidence from FBI sex-trafficking probe of Trump AG pick Matt Gaetz
The House Ethics panel is mulling whether to release a report on alleged sexual misconduct by Matt Gaetz, whom Donald Trump wants to run the Justice Department.Business - CNBC - 6 days ago -
Sunday shows preview: Trump woos Senate GOP with Cabinet picks; Democrats brace for full minority
President-elect Trump's Cabinet and senior staff for his upcoming administration are coming into focus as Democrats prepare for a full minority in both chambers of Congress and The White House. ...Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago -
Senate Democrat on Trump tariff threats: 'I think he's heading toward a real horror show'
Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) criticized President-elect Trump’s tariff threats in an interview Tuesday, after Trump said he would impose a steep import tax on Mexico, Canada and China on the ...Politics - The Hill - 14 hours ago -
US election 2024 live: Donald Trump says ‘we made history’ as he closes in on victory with win in Pennsylvania
Latest results and reaction after Trump wins crucial swing states, leaving him just three delegates short of 270 needed. US election results 2024: live map and tracker Senate and House results ...World - The Guardian - November 6 -
Democrat Elissa Slotkin wins Michigan Senate race
Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D) is projected to win the hotly contested Senate race in Michigan, according to Decision Desk HQ, keeping a key swing-state seat in the Democratic column. Slotkin, a ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Rosen keeps Nevada Senate seat in Democratic hands
Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) is projected to win reelection for a second term in the Nevada Senate race against Republican Sam Brown, according to Decision Desk HQ. Rosen, a former House member and ...Politics - The Hill - November 7 -
Democrat Ruben Gallego projected to win Arizona Senate
Gallego, a five-term congressman who was favored to win the race, will replace independent Kyrsten Sinema, who held the seat and did not seek reelection.Top stories - ABC News - November 12 -
Senate Democrat: RFK Jr. 'a fringe conspiracy theorist'
Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Patty Murray (D-Wash.) spoke out on President-elect Trump’s recent decision to tap environmental lawyer Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health ...Politics - The Hill - November 15 -
Trump broke the Democrats’ thermostat
The American left was sent spinning in 2016 and is yet to recalibrateBusiness - Financial Times - November 15 -
Senate Democrat: 'I'm not freaking out' over Harris chances
Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) tried to calm the nerves of Democrats heading into election week, saying Tuesday they're in a good spot as former President Trump and Vice President Harris head for the ...Politics - The Hill - October 29 -
Democratic Senate candidates hold slim leads in 3 battlegrounds: Polling
Democratic Senate candidates in three key battleground states hold slim leads, according to new polling. A CNN and SSRS survey released Wednesday found Democrats outperforming their Republican ...Politics - The Hill - October 30 -
Polls on US House and Senate races paint a worrying picture for Democrats
Numbers reflect a chilling reality for left-leaning Americans: Republicans have a decent shot at winning full control of Congress. US election 2024 live: latest polls, results and updates As ...World - The Guardian - November 4 -
Scott wins Florida Senate race, fending off Democratic challenge
Florida Sen. Rick Scott (R) will win reelection in the Sunshine State, according to a projection from Decision Desk HQ. Scott held off a challenge from former Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (D), whom ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Republicans retake control of US Senate after Democrats lose majority
Republicans win key seats and take back upper chamber in result that had been widely anticipated. US election 2024 – latest updates US election results 2024: live map and tracker Senate and ...World - The Guardian - November 6 -
Democrat Tammy Baldwin defeats Hovde for third Senate term in Wisconsin
Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) is projected to secure a third term in the Senate, according to Decision Desk HQ, defeating Republican Eric Hovde and handing Democrats a key hold in a battleground ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Republicans declare victory in hotly contested Pa. Senate race as final votes are counted
NBC News hasn't yet called the Senate race in Pennsylvania, where Republican Dave McCormick holds a narrow lead over Democratic Sen. Bob Casey.Top stories - NBC News - November 11 -
Arizona Senator-elect Ruben Gallego on future of Democratic party
Democrat Ruben Gallego beat Trump ally and Republican Kari Lake in Arizona's Senate race. He drew suport from Hispanic men, a group that drifted toward President-elect Donald Trump in Arizona and ...Top stories - CBS News - November 13 -
Senate Democrat sees ‘a chance’ of more Ukraine funding in lame duck session
Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, said Wednesday there is a chance that Congress could pass additional funding for Ukraine ahead of the transition to a ...Politics - The Hill - November 13 -
Senate Democrat: Gaetz nomination ‘red alert moment for American Democracy’
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) sounded the alarm Wednesday after President-elect Trump tapped former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) to serve as his attorney general, calling the move a "red alert." “Listen, ...Politics - The Hill - November 14 -
Senate Democrats Are Running Out of Time to Pass a Shield Law to Protect Journalism
The PRESS Act, which would protect journalists from government spying, enjoys broad bipartisan support and has passed the House—but it’s unclear whether the Senate will take it up.Tech - Wired - November 14 -
Democratic senators ask DOJ, Pentagon to investigate any Musk contact with Putin
Elon Musk, the world's richest man, has taken on a large role in President-elect Donald Trump's orbit.Top stories - CBS News - November 15 -
Democratic senators call for federal probe into Musk's contact with Russia
A pair of Democratic senators called for a federal investigation into Elon Musk’s involvement in SpaceX’s federal contracts following reports the tech billionaire has been in regular contact with ...Politics - The Hill - November 15 -
House Democrat: Senators should have 'full information' before Gaetz vote
Rep. Glenn Ivey (D-Md.), who sits on the House Ethics Committee, said he believes senators should have the “full information” about their investigation and report into former Rep. Matt Gaetz ...Politics - The Hill - November 17 -
'It's not rocket science': Senate Democrats detail lessons from their victories
Senate Democrats who pulled off victories even as President-elect Donald Trump won their states believe the Democratic Party can learn some lessons from their races as it grapples with losing ...Politics - NBC News - November 19 -
Group of Senate Democrats demands action on unfulfilled vehicle safety measures
Among the outstanding provisions was an order from Congress that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration draft a new standard for the strength of vehicle seats.Top stories - CBS News - November 20 -
Senate Democrats ask FBI for files on Gaetz sex trafficking probe
Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee have sent a letter to FBI Director Christopher Wray asking for “the complete evidentiary file” from the bureau's investigation into allegations of sex ...Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago -
Why Are Latinos Fleeing Democrats? Arizona’s New Senator Offers Answers.
After a victorious Senate campaign, Ruben Gallego thinks others can follow his lead by signaling that they hear Latino voters’ economic pain. But repeating his success might not be so easy.Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago -
Democrats Split as Senate Rejects Bills to Block Weapons Transfers to Israel
The legislation failed resoundingly but highlighted a growing Democratic divide over whether the United States should withhold some weapons to register its disapproval of Israel’s war tactics.Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago -
Democratic Senator 'looks forward' to hearing what Rubio has to say
Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth (Ill.) said Sunday she “looks forward” to hearing what Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) has to say about his new nomination after being picked as President-elect Trump’s ...Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago