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AIPAC accused of covert campaigning as Democratic support falters
Democrats in Illinois have accused the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, the powerful pro-Israel organization, of meddling in competitive primary races.
Opinion | Democrats Win in Texas With Candidates Like Taylor Rehmet
A shock Democratic victory in a Texas special election shows what the party needs to do to win more there — and many other places, too.
Key business group backs Ashley Moody for Senate
Moody is currently the only Republican running for the Senate seat, but 3 Democrats are ready for battle.
Some states push back on Trump recruiting local officers to aid immigration enforcement
Ten states — all led by Democrats — now have statewide policies prohibiting law enforcement officers from cooperating in one of the primary programs Trump is using to carry out his agenda of mass deportations.
What's the main thing in Maine's Senate race? : The NPR Politics Podcast
Democrats see Maine as one of their best chances to flip a Republican senate seat in this autumn's midterm elections. We look at Democrats vying to replace Sen. Susan Collins, as well as Collins' chances at winning another term in office.This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson, and Maine Public correspondent Kevin Miller.This podcast was produced and edited by Casey Morell & Bria Suggs. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.
Democrats and White House Trade Offers but Deal to Reopen D.H.S. Remains Elusive
With Congress in a weeklong recess, there was little sign of progress toward a deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security.
Democrats and White House Trade Offers but Deal to Reopen D.H.S. Remains Elusive
With Congress in a weeklong recess, there was little sign of progress toward a deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security.
Democrats aim to roll back business tax breaks to fund new per-child benefit for lower-income Colorado families
Many of the business tax breaks targeted under the plan were created or expanded by Republicans in Congress through their One Big Beautiful Bill Act
Minnesota Democrats demand reparations from ICE after losing $18 billion to Somali fraud
Minnesota Democrats seek federal reparations after ICE operations while allegedly ignoring $18 billion in fraud losses to taxpayers from social programs.
How some Democrats are using scripture to try to reach Christian voters in U.S. midterms
In some cases, the Democrats are themselves members of the clergy or studying to join it.
Democrats celebrate as 73,000 North Carolina voters without proper ID stay on rolls
North Carolina's election board reached a settlement allowing 73,000 voters to keep registration status after a GOP lawsuit challenged voter rolls.
Democrats propose New Hampshire abortion and reproductive health shield law
A group of Democratic state lawmakers are attempting to enact an abortion shield law in New Hampshire in an effort to protect those seeking reproductive health care in the state from out-of-state restrictions.
Republican congressman's anti-Muslim remark prompts calls for his resignation
Rep. Randy Fine's post on X drew fire from Democrats and a major Islamic civil rights group.
US Homeland Security Department’s funding negotiations stall
Democrats have called for a ban on immigration agents wearing masks and are pushing for more oversight of operations.
How Maryland Democrats are thwarting Wes Moore’s political ambitions
"The operations of his political tentacles are weak," says one Democratic strategist. "His inside political network is weak.”
Divisive crosscurrents in Crockett-Talarico Senate showdown threaten Democratic unity
Meantime, Republicans have been locked in a bruising Senate fight for months, with little sign of a truce.
No end in sight for partial government shutdown as both sides dig in
Congressional Democrats insist upon dramatic reforms to federal immigration enforcement, some of which Republicans call "nonstarters"
DNC Chair Ken Martin boasts ‘win after win,’ shrugs off massive Trump, Republican money lead
Democrats tout "positive momentum" with recent victories as they eye midterm elections, hoping to replicate their 2018 success in winning back Congress.
Analysis: Trump’s damage is done. Democrats – and Europe – are struggling to define what’s next
Democratic presidential hopefuls descended on the Munich Security Conference over the weekend as they might normally flood Des Moines, Iowa, or Manchester, New Hampshire. They found a Europe that’s all but ignoring them – and assuming leaders like Donald Trump will define the future.
What to Know About the Homeland Security Shutdown
Funding for the Department of Homeland Security lapsed on Saturday amid a standoff over restrictions that Democrats have demanded for federal immigration agents. But much of its work continues.
Mullin on DHS shutdown: ‘All this is a political theater’
Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) on Sunday slammed Democrats over the current Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown, calling their actions “political theater.” “What is actually happening r…
Partial government shutdown drags on amid immigration oversight battle
A partial government shutdown began Saturday after congressional Democrats and President Donald Trump’s team failed to reach a deal on legislation to fund the department through September.
GOP senator pans Democrats’ shutdown demands as ‘political theater’
'Be practical.' Obama says Democrats need to change approach on homelessness
Obama discussed internal frictions between moderate and progressive Democrats on the issue of homelessness in an interview.
Tribute to late Charlie Kirk illuminates division in Kansas politics on meaning of free speech
Republicans and Democrats in Kansas Legislature take bright-line approach to questions about Charlie Kirk's use of First Amendment right to speech.
Jeffries goes all in on redrawing maps favoring Democrats — with House control on the line
As Hakeem Jeffries sits in the minority of a GOP-controlled Washington, he is still haunted by a Republican gerrymandering gambit that he believes cost him the speaker’s gavel — and cost his party control of the House.
Democrats seek to reassure Europe about post-Trump America
Opposition politicians flocked to a summit in Munich to offer an alternative to America First - and stake a claim as future party leaders.
Why Pennsylvania’s two most powerful Democrats don’t speak
While private animosity is common between politicians, John Fetterman has propelled his long-fraught relationship with Josh Shapiro to the public eye.
Minneapolis upends WA lawmakers’ political playbook, DHS funding
The fallout halted the final stretch of negotiations as Democrats demanded restrictions on immigration agents in exchange for votes for DHS funding.
Column | Republicans see a big opportunity in crowded Democratic primaries
In several states and swing districts, House Democrats have nomination contests that could prove harmful.
Virginia redistricting election will go forward while state Supreme Court considers appeal
Virginia Democrats hold six of the state's 11 U.S. House seats, but they are backing a revised map that could help them win up to 10 seats in this year's midterm elections.
Virginia redistricting election will go forward while court considers appeal
Virginia voters will get to cast ballots on a congressional redistricting plan benefiting Democrats while a court battle plays out over the legality of the effort.
Virginia Supreme Court allows redistricting special election to move forward
Democrats placed a voter referendum on the ballot in April that could pave the way for a new congressional map that heavily favors their party.
Impacts of special elections on both parties
How special elections affect the Democrats and Republicans.
Democrats are barreling the government toward another shutdown for political reasons: Karoline Leavitt
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt addresses the potential government shutdown and ongoing immigration enforcement efforts on 'Fox & Friends.'
GOP Sen. Rand Paul Lends Credence to Democrats’ DHS Outrage
Plus, Jared Kushner figures in the classified whistleblower complaint against Tulsi Gabbard.
A D.H.S. Shutdown Looms. Bruised Minnesotans Urge Their Parties to Dig In.
Congressional Democrats say they will approve no money for the Department of Homeland Security without guardrails on immigration agents. Their voters in Minnesota are demanding no less.
Texas Dems are stuck on identity politics with Senate…
Will intraparty fighting blow up the Texas Senate primary for both Democrats and Republicans? Plus, the House just passed a bipartisan housing package. Are real solutions to the affordability crisis…
Judge blocks Trump administration from cutting $600 million in public health funds
A federal judge in Chicago temporarily blocked on Thursday the Trump administration from moving ahead with $600 million in cuts to public health grants in four states led by Democrats.
Judge Blocks Trump Administration From Cutting $600 Million in Public Health Funds
By Dietrich Knauth Feb 12 (Reuters) - A federal judge in Chicago temporarily blocked on Thursday the Trump administration from moving ahead with $600 million in cuts to public health grants in four states led by Democrats. U.S. District Judge Manish Shah said that California, Colorado,
Democrats salivate at GOP zero-vote margin as shutdown looms over ICE reform gridlock
Democrats on Thursday said they see opportunity to press for their priorities in DHS talks and more as GOP House teeters on a razor-thin margin.
WATCH LIVE: Schumer speaks after Democrats vote against DHS funding bill, making shutdown likely
Homeland Security Shutdown Draws Nearer as Democrats Block Funding
Senate Democrats refused to move ahead with a spending bill needed to keep the Department of Homeland Security running because it lacked limits they have demanded on federal immigration agents.
Trump attacked this GOP governor while claiming Democrats were always included in annual meeting
In a social media post, Trump blasted Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt, a Republican who chairs the NGA, as a “RINO,” meaning Republican in Name Only. Trump said Stitt “incorrectly stated my position on the very exclusive Governors Annual Dinner and Meeting at the White House.”
Knoxville attorney withdraws from Appeals Court quest amid partisan politics
Knoxville lawyer Rachel Hurt dropped a bid for the Court of Appeals after Republican senators questioned her past support for Democrats.
Six Republicans join Democrats in vote to block Donald Trump’s Canada tariffs
President warned prior to the vote that any Republican who voted against tariffs would ‘suffer the consequences’
Why Pennsylvania’s Two Most Powerful Democrats Don’t Speak
Senator John Fetterman and Gov. Josh Shapiro do not get along. The bad blood goes back years.
Four States Sue Administration Over Loss of Public Health Funds
The states, all led by Democrats, claim the cuts were intended as retribution and will harm efforts to control H.I.V. and other sexually transmitted infections.
Republicans urge Trump to hold firm against Democrats’ DHS demands as clock ticks toward shutdown
Republicans’ warning for President Donald Trump is growing louder with the Department of Homeland Security set to shut down in just days: Don’t feel public pressure to relent on an issue central to his campaign.
Democratic Hopefuls in Michigan’s Senate Race Jostle for Union Support
Can Democrats win back working-class voters? These candidates are trying.
Moderate Dems focus on kitchen table issues ahead of 2026 midterms
Centrist House Democrats are laying out their proposed agenda for 2026
6 House Republicans defy Trump on key agenda item in Dem-pushed vote
The House passed legislation to roll back President Donald Trump’s Canada tariffs after several Republicans joined Democrats in a rare rebuke. The resolution now heads to the Senate.
6 years after political comeback, Biden faces cold shoulder from fellow Democrats
Biden's political influence wanes as Democratic candidates distance themselves from the former president ahead of 2024 races, marking a stark shift.
Democrats vying for Michigan Senate seat clash over corporate money at first forum
Mallory McMorrow no longer accepts donations from corporate PACs. Abdul El-Sayed boasts that he never did. Haley Stevens, who does, sidestepped a question about the issue.
U.S. House to consider new election restrictions ahead of November midterms
A similar measure passed the House twice - last April and in 2024 - with support from a handful of Democrats. But it died in the Senate.
These Democrats aren't ready to jettison big business as party stalwarts shift left
The New Democrat Coalition has a moderate plan — shared first with CNBC — to propel their party to win control of the House in November.
Do the Democrats Have a Plan?
They say they want to save democracy. First they’ll need to get out of their own way.
Ocasio-Cortez’s political clout grows after recent progressive wins
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) is seeing her political influence grow among Democrats as chatter builds about her future. Ocasio-Cortez had her latest win over the last week when her endors…
Annual governors' gathering with White House unraveling after Trump excludes Democrats
An annual meeting of the nation's governors that has long served as a rare bipartisan gathering is unraveling after President Donald Trump excluded Democratic governors from White House events.
Three House Republicans cross party lines to block effort to shield Trump from challenges to his tariffs
Speaker Mike Johnson failed to reinstate a ban on lawmakers’ ability to challenge President Donald Trump’s tariffs when three Republicans crossed party lines to vote with Democrats.
Prosecutors Fail to Bring Charges Against Democrats Involved in Illegal Orders Video
The rejection was a remarkable rebuke, suggesting that ordinary citizens did not believe that the lawmakers had committed any crimes.
Trump administration fails to secure indictment in connection with Democrats involved in 'illegal orders' video
President Donald Trump had accused six Democratic lawmakers of "seditious behavior" after they urged members of the military and intelligence communities to refuse unlawful orders.
This is the type of politics Americans ‘HATE’: Florida lawmaker
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla., discusses a contentious congressional immigration hearing where Democrats strongly criticized I.C.E. on ‘The Bottom Line.’
What to watch in the Texas Senate race : The NPR Politics Podcast
Texas Sen. John Cornyn, running for his fifth term, is locked in a competitive Republican primary contest. Meanwhile, some Democrats think they can flip the seat, electing a Democrat to represent Texas in the Senate for the first time since 1988. We discuss what to watch in the heated primaries as voters begin casting their ballots next week.This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, political correspondent Ashley Lopez, and Houston Public Media senior reporter Andrew Schneider.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.
Virginia Democrats quickly send proposed redistricting map to Spanberger
Democrats in the Virginia General Assembly sent proposed congressional maps that favor their party to Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) Tuesday as part of a budget package.
Polls: 90% of Americans want vaccine access, for US to be global science, tech leader
Nearly all (89%) say vaccines are essential for public health, including 97% of Democrats, 89% of independents, and 82% of Republicans.
Democrats reject White House ICE offer as partial shutdown looms
Schumer and Jeffries says White House proposal is ‘incomplete and insufficient’ as prospect of deal recedes
A Democrat’s victory in a Louisiana legislative race got national attention. Here’s why.
Democrats weren’t sure if they could hold onto state House District 60, an Iberville Parish-based seat long represented by their party.
Trump administration to cut $600 million in health funding from 4 states
The Trump administration plans to rescind $600 million in public health funds from four states led by Democrats because it finds the grants “inconsistent with agency priorities,. according to documents.
Trump Administration to Cut $600 Million in Health Funding From Four States
The states, all led by Democrats, used the grants to support a wide variety of functions, including H.I.V. prevention and surveillance.
Analysis: Democrats wade into ‘Epstein class’ warfare
Sen. Jon Ossoff injected the Epstein files into a potent new political argument during a rally in Atlanta over the weekend.
A moment of truth for Democrats ahead of this week's DHS shutdown deadline: From the Politics Desk
Plus, a preview of this year's big secretary of state races.
Ossoff rallies Atlanta crowd, putting health care at the center of Democrats' 2026 fight
U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff from Georgia energized Atlanta supporters, spotlighting health care as a defining issue for Democrats in the 2026 election cycle.
What being a billionaire scion taught JB Pritzker about standing up to one
Few national Democrats have pushed back as forcefully against Trump’s authoritarian crackdown. There’s a reason for that.
Bad Bunny created a cultural phenomenon. Can he spark a political one?
The Puerto Rican superstar’s music has brought Latinos together. Democrats are jealous.
Health costs are fueling voter stress and powering Democratic campaigns
Many Democrats are staying focused on health care, an issue that was once a political liability but has become foundational for the party in recent elections.
Health costs are fueling voter stress and powering campaigns for Ossoff and other Democrats
U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff of Georgia, one of the party's most endangered incumbents this year, said at a rally Saturday attended by more than 1,000 people in an Atlanta suburb that health care is part of President Donald Trump's abandonment of working people.
Health costs are fueling voter stress and powering Democratic campaigns
Democrats are focusing on health care in the November elections and making it a key issue
Health costs are fueling voter stress and powering Democratic campaigns
Democrats are focusing on health care in the November elections and making it a key issue.
Democrats Had a Very Messy Week in Texas. Here’s What That Means for the Rest of the Country.
Yes, Democrats’ odds of winning a Senate seat in Texas are low, but Republicans look ready to make things interesting.
Health costs are fueling voter stress
Democrats are focusing on health care in the midterm elections, highlighting it as a key issue. Republicans have cut Medicaid through new work requirements and declined to extend COVID-era subsidies, leading to increased costs for Affordable Care Act plans.
Health costs are fueling voter stress
Democrats are focusing on health care in the midterm elections, highlighting it as a key issue
Health Costs Are Fueling Voter Stress
ATLANTA (AP) — President Donald Trump ’s second term has presented an array of opportunities for political opponents, from immigration crackdowns and lingering inflation to attacks on independent institutions and friction with overseas allies. But many Democrats are staying focused on health care,
Looming Epstein Deposition Plunges Clintons Into Yet Another Scandal
Unlike in the past, top Democrats aren’t lining up in defense of the former president.
Why Democrats are borrowing a 4-word slogan from this venture capitalist-turned-author
Virginia Democrats Propose New Congressional Maps Ahead of Midterms
As they appeal a ruling blocking their redistricting efforts, the state’s Democrats proposed redrawing districts in a way that would strongly favor them.
Why a Republican Supreme Court just handed a victory to Democrats
The short answer is that this Supreme Court loves gerrymandering more than it hates Democrats.
A Homeland Security shutdown grows more likely as Republicans rebuff Democratic demands for ICE
Senate Majority Leader John Thune says Democrats’ demands for new restrictions on federal immigration officers are “unrealistic.”
Democrats issue 10 demands for DHS reform
The list includes a use-of-force policy for immigration agents and a standardization of uniforms
Live updates on the Trump presidency: DHS faces funding cliff as Congress remains divided over ICE reform
Democrats and Republicans are divided over proposed changes to ICE as funding for the Department of Homeland Security hangs in the balance. Follow for live updates.
Newsom walks thin line on immigrant health as he eyes presidential bid
California Gov. Gavin Newsom, who is eyeing a presidential bid, has incensed both Democrats and Republicans over immigrant healthcare in his home state, underscoring the delicate political path ahead.
Trump’s deportation push is scrambling New York’s suburban politics
Fury over immigration enforcement is dividing swing districts and putting pressure on moderate Democrats and pro-Trump Republicans.
New Jersey Democrats pick from crowded field in special election for Sherrill's US House seat
New Jersey Democratic voters are picking their party’s candidate to fill a U.S. House seat opened up by Mikie Sherrill’s gubernatorial victory
4 living ex-Michigan governors make case for civility in politics
It was a highly unusual gathering of two Democrats and two Republicans whose gubernatorial service dates back to the 1980s.
Newsom, Shapiro and Other Democrats Whip Up the 2028 Book Buzz
A number of potential presidential candidates are releasing memoirs as the shadow primary heats up.
Exclusive | Top Democrat Launches Probe into “Spy Sheikh” Deal with Trump Company
More than a dozen Democrats have condemned the company’s decision to accept an investment by Abu Dhabi royal.
Justice Department released 3 million pages of Epstein files. What did we learn? : The NPR Politics Podcast
The Justice Department says it has released all of the relevant documents from its investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. We discuss what we have learned from the millions of pages of documents and whether Republicans or Democrats got what they were hoping for from the release.This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, political reporter Stephen Fowler, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.
Supreme Court allows California to use congressional districts that favor Democrats
No justices dissented from the brief order denying the appeal without explanation, as is common on the court's emergency docket.
Supreme Court, with no dissents, rejects GOP challenge to California's new election map
With newly drawn maps, California may elect five more Democrats to Congress while Texas elects five more Republicans.