Democratic governors step forward to set the party's agenda
As President Donald Trump’s second administration takes shape in Washington, Democratic governors across the country are laying out their own plans for the year, with some using high-profile speeches to detail plans to resist the president’s agenda — even if they’re not always saying so explicitly.
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New Democratic bill targets Elon Musk
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Capitol agenda: Shutdown anxieties, reconciliation problems, Vought all-nighter
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Eagles' Graham off IR, set for Super Bowl return
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Republicans retool their 'parents' rights' playbook for the Virginia governor's race
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Democrats Take Aim at Elon Musk
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House Democrats denied entry to the Department of Education
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