House Democrats denied entry into Department of Education building

Several Democratic lawmakers were denied access to the Department of Education on Friday. The Trump administration has made it clear that it seeks to abolish the department.

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Lawmakers question Musk’s ‘infiltration’ into Education Dept. and student loan borrower data

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House GOP tees up hearing on Trump’s foreign aid overhaul

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Committee punts on Kash Patel vote as Democrats keep up the pressure

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Democratic polling finds Elon Musk is unpopular

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House Democrats try, and fail, to subpoena Musk

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Two Dem lawmakers barge into House speaker's office in backlash against Musk

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Progress made on House budget, key holdout says

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Hispanic Democrats privately strategize how to counter Trump with immigration groups

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New Democratic bill targets Elon Musk

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Democrats are calling on Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to cancel his stop work order for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) after employees with Elon Musk’s Department of Government ...
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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 ...
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President Trump’s aggressive moves against transgender rights and diversity, equity and inclusion programs have left the Democratic Party casting about for a strategy for how to respond.
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Neil Gaiman's ex-wife denies trafficking allegations

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Judge declines to restrict DOGE's access to Labor Department systems

Six labor unions and the Economic Policy Institute had asked the court to restrict DOGE's access to Labor Department systems.
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Judge won’t block DOGE from accessing Labor Department systems

A federal judge Friday evening refused to block the Labor Department from giving Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) access to confidential systems or firing employees for ...
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Democrats Take Aim at Elon Musk

It’s the first sign of unified opposition for a rudderless and leaderless Democratic Party.
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Democrats demand probe into Musk's alleged 'conflicts' over billions in fed contracts

House Judiciary Democrats sent a terse letter Friday to Attorney General Pam Bondi, expressing concerns that Elon Musk’s role at DOGE creates "conflicts of interest."
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Democratic AGs sue over DOGE access to Treasury payment systems

A coalition of 19 Democratic-led states sued the Trump administration Friday night over the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)’s access to Treasury Department payment systems that dole out ...
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White House calls mixed jobs numbers 'weak,' blames Biden

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This Is How Democrats Can Counter Elon Musk

Recklessness will not get us to a revitalized government, but neither will excessive caution and addiction to procedure.
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House Democrats denied entry to the Department of Education

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Here’s how Democrats should fight back against Trump | Margaret Sullivan

Democrats in a new generation are punching back hard. And, in so doing, showing their colleagues how to overcome their reputation for dithering. It’s easy to be disgusted with the Democratic party ...
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FBI gives in to justice department demand for list of January 6 investigators

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Russ Vought confirmed as White House budget chief

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Johnson urges Senate to wait for House to "do its work" on Trump agenda

House Republicans met for several hours with Trump Thursday, after GOP senators planned move forward with their own plan to enact Trump's priorities.
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