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These Are the 12 States Vying to Kick Off Democrats’ 2028 Contest
There were a few surprises, and subtle regional digs, as Democratic state parties angled for early spots on the next presidential primary calendar. The New York Times reviewed their applications.
Texas’ party primaries shape the state’s politics. So why do so few voters participate?
November’s elections may seem far away, but the 2026 midterms are very much in full swing. With Republicans and Democrats releasing ads targeting their opponents and asking for campaign donations.
Democrats fear ICE could open a detention facility in Orlando
'Let me be clear. We oppose any effort to place an ICE facility here and will fight it at every turn.'
With the Podcast “I’ve Had It,” Jennifer Welch Goes “Dark Woke” on Politics
A left-wing, atheist reality-TV host from Oklahoma is one of the most popular liberal podcasters, channelling outrage with MAGA and with Democrats she views as complacent.
Trump says 'we're taking care' of rural health while swiping at 'corrupt' Democrats
President Donald Trump uses a White House rural health care event to take swipes at Barack Obama and Democrats.
U.S. Lawmakers Meet With Danish Prime Minister on Greenland
Seeking to calm tensions, Republicans and Democrats affirmed that they supported Denmark’s control of Greenland as President Trump vowed to buy it or take it over.
Trump’s Recent Outreach to Democrats Could Be a Big Deal
Plus, the president was warned an attack on Iran might not topple the regime, the race to be Fed chair and RFK Jr. shifts advice on cellphone radiation.
Showing new optimism, Schumer says Democrats have a path to take back Senate majority this year
The upbeat take on the November Senate elections flies against past results in some states and skepticism from some non-partisan political analysts.
With limited political power, Minnesota Democrats navigate resistance to Trump
From public pleas to lawsuits, Minnesota's Democratic leaders are trying to stop the surge of federal agents on their streets.
Will Democrats win the House in 2026? Analysis shows a strong chance.
The Cook Political Report shifted 18 races in Democrats' direction.
3 Democrats already challenging Neal Dunn see opportunity in CD 2 following retirement news
Nic Zateslo, Amanda Maria Green and Yen Bailey have all been on the trail since last year.
Cook Political Report shifts 18 House races toward Democrats
The Cook Political Report on Thursday shifted 18 House races toward Democrats in the latest sign of the party’s momentum ahead of the midterms. Citing President Trump’s unpopular polling numbers a…
Is the U.S. Losing Ground in Science?
Concern is growing that the U.S. is losing ground in scientific achievements compared to other countries, according to a new poll from Pew Research Center. The vast majority of Americans said it is important for the U.S. to be a leader in scientific achievements, but Republicans and Democrats were ...
The Earth keeps getting hotter, and Americans' trust in science is on a down trend
A Pew Research poll shows partisan split over U.S. scientific leadership, with Democrats far more concerned about losing ground than Republicans.
Americans Overwhelmingly Support Science, but Some Think the U.S. Is Lagging Behind: Pew
A new report finds that a majority of Americans think the U.S. should be a world leader in science, but Democrats increasingly believe other countries are catching up
Americans’ views on the impact of science on society
Democrats continue to be more likely than Republicans to say science has had a mostly positive effect on society.
Do Americans Think the Country Is Losing or Gaining Ground in Science?
Republicans and Democrats agree that it’s important the U.S. is a world leader in science, but sharply diverge on how the U.S. is faring.
Eighteen House Ratings Shift Toward Democrats
Ten months out from Election Day, it’s increasingly clear that Democrats are in a strong position to win control of the House this November.
Dems introduce bill to bar tax dollars from being used in Venezuela
Two west coast Democrats have introduced legislation to bar American tax dollars from being used for Venezuelan oil infrastructure.
Trump administration rolls back mental health, addiction grant cuts
Sweeping cuts to mental health and addiction programs worth more than $2 billion are being reversed. After a political backlash from Republicans and Democrats, the grant money will be restored.
Trump administration rolls back mental health, addiction grant cuts
Sweeping cuts to mental health and addiction programs worth more than $2 billion are being reversed. After a political backlash from Republicans and Democrats, the grant money will be restored.
Senate Republicans defeat Venezuela war powers resolution
Two of the five GOP senators who joined with Democrats to advance the resolution last week flipped.
What Voters Told Democrats About ICE, Rising Costs and Party Perceptions
In focus groups, swing voters gave Democratic politicians some tough feedback on the party.
Federal judges allow California to use new Democrat-friendly map ahead of 2026 election
A federal three-judge panel on Wednesday allowed California to use a new voter-approved US House map that is designed to boost Democrats in the 2026 midterms.
Republicans Advance Stock-Trading Bill With Limited Restrictions
The bill would allow lawmakers to keep their existing stock and continue to sell it if they provide seven to 14 days of notice. Democrats called it a “gift to insider traders.”
House Democrats introduce articles of impeachment for Kristi Noem
The articles include charges of obstruction of Congress, violation of public trust and self-dealing
Opinion | Mary Peltola Puts Alaska in Play for Democrats
Mary Peltola’s entry into the Alaska Senate race is a building block in an electoral strategy Democrats have been working on for months.
Maine House votes to override Mills’ veto on right to repair bill
During House debate on Tuesday, the issue cut across party lines with Democrats and Republicans arguing both sides of the issue.
Alabama Democrats to Ivey: ‘The state of the state is unaffordable’
“We must not allow a state of our state to be one that only a select few can afford.”
Dem senators ripped for reversing Venezuela stance after Trump captured Maduro: 'Politics at its worst'
Senate Democrats who once demanded stronger action against Nicolás Maduro are now warning about consequences of U.S. military action in Venezuela after President Trump took action.
Republicans and Democrats argue over which party is improving affordability
Republicans on Tuesday cited tax cuts in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, while Democrats praised a recent vote to extend health care subsidies
Republicans and Democrats argue over which party is improving affordability
Republicans on Tuesday cited tax cuts in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, while Democrats praised a recent vote to extend health care subsidies
Democrats will spend millions to shift voter registration strategy ahead of the midterm elections
The initiative to consolidate voter registration efforts begins in Arizona and Nevada with at least $2 million for training organizers.
Why Peltola’s Entry May Not Change the Senate Math
Democrats were ecstatic Monday over news that former Rep. Mary Peltola will challenge Sen. Dan Sullivan in Alaska. There is no doubt that Peltola is Alaska Democrats’ strongest possible candidate, just as former Sen. Sherrod Brown is the best possible challenger to appointed Sen. Jon Husted in Ohio.
‘A perfect, wild storm’: widely loathed datacenters see little US political opposition
Issue dubbed ‘great unifier’ but Republicans and Democrats are instead jockeying for big tech’s financial favor
Retired Marine commander lectures Minnesota politicians on 'first and foremost' responsibility
Rep. Rich McCormick, R-Ga., discusses Minnesota Democrats suing the Department of Homeland Security over I.C.E. agent surge on 'The Evening Edit.'
With Democrats at a Crossroads, Elizabeth Warren Urges a Left Turn
The Massachusetts senator signaled alarm about her party’s movement toward the center, warning in a speech that Democrats should not cozy up to the wealthy and the powerful.
Elizabeth Warren says Democrats hoping to win in 2026 need to ‘read the room’
Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren is calling on her party to “read the room” and begin appealing to a wider swath of the working-class public by keeping a stringent focus on the economy.
Inside Democrats’ Brewing Debate Over Which States Should Vote First in 2028
Does Iowa deserve another shot? Is South Carolina too red? New Hampshire too white? Nevada too far-flung? Democrats are starting their calendar from scratch, and there’s a lot to consider.
Former Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola announces Senate bid in Alaska
Democrats are getting the news they’d been hoping for out of Alaska, with former US Rep. Mary Peltola launching a Senate campaign on Monday morning.
Mary Peltola enters Alaska U.S. Senate race
The former congresswoman is challenging incumbent Republican Dan Sullivan. Nationally, Democrats have high hopes that she can flip the seat.
Mary Peltola Runs for Senate in Alaska, Lifting Democrats’ Hopes
The former congresswoman is the latest top-tier recruit for Democrats, who face a difficult Senate map this year as they try to retake control of the chamber.
The Battle Over House Maps Spills Into 2026, Where an X-Factor Awaits
As the race to gerrymander House districts narrows to a few states, Democrats are trying to go on offense. But a Supreme Court ruling could give Republicans a major edge.
Republican Attacks on the Affordable Care Act Give Democrats an Opportunity to Court Small Business
As ACA subsidies expire, small business owners face soaring premiums. Republicans shrug—and Democrats have a chance to win them over.
Trump joins Dems’ assault on rural Colorado
Ruling Colorado Democrats have assaulted rural Colorado for the past seven years under Gov. Jared Polis and the Democratic socialists who drive their massive legislative majorities. They are destroying mining and oil-and-gas jobs while imposing wolves on Colorado ranchers and communities. The First Gentleman tried to appoint a blatantly anti-livestock production activist onto the state veterinary […]
Trump says he may veto extension of Obamacare subsidies
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday he might veto legislation to extend federal health insurance subsidies, injecting fresh uncertainty into a debate that has pitted congressional Republicans against Democrats and threatened to raise premiums for millions of Americans.
Unsolicited advice to both Republicans and Democrats
This even-numbered year will be one of political turnover in Colorado with the governor’s chair opening up, along with the other state executive offices (attorney general, state treasurer, and secretary of state), all due to term limits. A U.S. Senate seat will also be on the ballot. The ultra-competitive 8th district to Denver’s north will […]
‘Sick, Unhinged Democrats’: White House listicle targets dozens of politicians, 2 in Oregon, who have spoken out against ICE
The list compiles comments from 57 politicians, many made after recent shootings by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis and Portland.
Gavin Newsom on Democrats, 2028 and His Fruit-only Breakfasts
The California governor is powered by smoothies and bursting with thoughts about U.S. politics.
Whole Hog Politics: Minnesota goes from Democratic debacle to GOP angst
A week ago, it looked like Minnesota Democrats had stumbled into a scandal that might cost their party any chance to win back the U.S. Senate and at the very least turn a safe gubernatorial...
Whole Hog Politics: Minnesota goes from Democratic debacle to GOP angst
A week ago, it looked like Minnesota Democrats had stumbled into a scandal that might cost their party any chance to win back the U.S. Senate and at the very least turn a safe gubernatorial race in…
María Elvira Salazar joins Democrats in vote to extend health care credits for anotehr three years
But no other Florida Republicans supported the move, despite 4.7 Floridians benefitting from the subsidies.
House passes health subsidy renewal in win for Democrats
The Republican-controlled House of Representatives on Thursday passed Democratic-backed legislation that would restore expired health insurance subsidies.
US House expands healthcare subsidies, but bill faces uphill battle in Senate
Seventeen moderate Republicans defied their party leadership and sided with Democrats to help pass the bill.
These 17 Republicans voted with Democrats to pass House ACA bill
They acted in rare defiance of President Trump and GOP leaders to pass the measure on a key election issue ahead of November's midterms.
House Passes Doomed Bill to Restore ACA Subsidies
Approval of the bill was a triumph for Democrats, who drew backing from a small group of Republicans. But it has no path forward, and the prospects of a deal are uncertain.
House fails to override Donald Trump's veto of protections for Miccosukee Tribe's Osceola Camp
While 24 Republicans joined Democrats' effort at an override, a two-thirds threshold proved too high.
Contributor: The year's new political fault lines are already forming
An ICE shooting in Minnesota. A rift in the GOP over foreign interventions. A looming nightmare for Democrats over government waste.
Towards a coherent affordability agenda
Democrats are taking advantage of voter dissatisfaction with the Trump administration’s failure to reduce consumer prices, and are proposing a range of policies to increase affordability, whi…
Handful of Republicans join Democrats to force Senate check on Trump’s war powers in Venezuela
A small bloc of Senate Republicans has delivered a notable rebuke of President Donald Trump just days after his operation ousting Venezuela’s leader, voting to advance a resolution that would limit future US military force in the nation without Congress’ approval.
The Stacey Abrams era in Georgia is over, for now
The move clears the way for new Democrats, for better and worse.
JONATHAN TURLEY: Minnesota Democrats' choose 'rage politics' over sanity
New York Democrat Rep. Dan Goldman and Minneapolis officials dismiss due process in case involving shooting of woman who sped toward ICE agent.
How Trump once again rattled health care talks
For a moment, it seemed like Trump was nudging Republicans to make a health care deal with Democrats.
Politics is being 'completely redefined': Harold Ford Jr
'The Five' discusses the U.S. military seizing two sanctioned vessels in the Atlantic as Democrats tear into President Donald Trump for capturing the former Venezuelan president.
Trump’s Claim to Venezuelan Oil Money Draws Scrutiny in Congress
Democrats say the president cannot take money from the proceeds of seized oil and control it himself, calling it a ‘slush fund’ that would fly in the face of the Constitution.
Democrats call on Republicans to resist further military action in Venezuela
A dozen Democratic House members who served in the military said taxpayer dollars should not be spent on ground operations in Venezuela
Fentrice Driskell, Bruce Antone call out mid-decade redistricting effort as 'foolish,' 'unconstitutional'
Democrats say the Florida House has stepped up to Gov. DeSantis' overreach before and should check him now.
Democrats can win back the White House in 2028. Here’s how
Democrats should go on the offense against Republicans, but they should also lay out a vision for renewing the promise of a middle-class life
Campaigning under threat: How political violence is already shaping the next Democratic primary
After a year in which the assassinations of Charlie Kirk and former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman were just among the highest-profile horrors, managing the fear of violence has become a central feature of political campaigns. That fear is part of the conversations many Democrats who could be competitors for the White House are having with each other, comparing notes and anxieties, according to several people familiar with the conversations who spoke on condition of anonymity.
Democrats Jasmine Crockett, James Talarico use national and local TV to press Senate bids
Democrats Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico use television appearances to sharpen Senate bids.
Trump tells Republicans: ‘You gotta win the midterms’ or ‘I’ll get impeached’
Trump was impeached twice during his first term when Democrats controlled the House.
TribCast: 10 questions that will shape Texas politics in 2026
Matthew and Eleanor look ahead in the new year to Gov. Greg Abbott's power, Democrats chances and the issues that will dominate election season.
TribCast: 10 questions that will shape Texas politics in 2026
Matthew and Eleanor look ahead in the new year to Gov. Greg Abbott's power, Democrats chances and the issues that will dominate election season.
‘A unique moment for Minnesota’: Dems await Klobuchar’s future move
Sen. Amy Klobuchar has been the one constant in Minnesota politics for two decades. Democrats hope she can help save them.
Trump tells GOP it’s time to ‘own’ health care while urging ‘flexibility’ on abortion restrictions
The president argued that rising health care costs, particularly prescription drug prices, had given Republicans an opening to compete with Democrats on affordability.
Trump urges House Republicans to win midterms to avoid third impeachment
Trump warned Republicans if they lose control of the House in the midterm elections, Democrats could impeach him again.
Gavin Newsom’s Political Paradoxes
California Governor Gavin Newsom still won’t say for sure whether he plans to run for president in 2028. Nevertheless, he ended 2025 as a frontrunner — if not the frontrunner — in a nascent-but-crowded field of ambitious Democrats eyeing the White House.
Even after Maduro’s capture, Democrats try to keep their focus on affordability
Democrats are grappling with how best to respond to the Trump administration’s military intervention in Venezuela, as the operation to capture Nicolas Maduro highlighted foreign policy differences within the party and distracted from its focus on affordability issues.
Schumer rejects idea of another government shutdown
Lawmakers returned to Washington from a holiday break Monday after seeing a record-long 43-day shutdown in the fall.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz drops political bombshell, bows out of third term bid
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Democrats’ 2024 candidate for vice president, is ending his bid for a third term.
Appropriations Committee Releases Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; Interior and Environment Funding Package | House Committee on Appropriations
Today, the House Appropriations Committee released text for the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment fiscal year 2026 funding package.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz won't run for a third term
Walz, Democrats' 2024 candidate for vice president, said in a statement Monday that he believes he would have won another term but decided “that I can’t give a political campaign my all” after what he described as an “extraordinarily difficult year for our state.”
Tim Walz, Democrats' 2024 VP candidate, won't run for a third term as Minnesota governor
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is ending his bid for a third term as governor amid ongoing investigations into fraud in the state's child care programs.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz reconsidering reelection bid, expected to announce decision Monday, sources say
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is reconsidering whether to seek reelection to a third term and is expected to announce his decision at a Monday news conference, two senior Democrats told CNN, as criticism over a welfare-fraud scandal in his state intensifies.
Democrats look primed to win the House but a wave may be harder
Gerrymandering and longer-term trends in polarization have left fewer competitive House seats in next year’s midterm elections.
Why some Democrats are staying silent on Trump’s Venezuela attack
Democrats are navigating a high-wire balancing act in their response to the U.S. arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
First meeting of new Troy City Council set for Monday
It comes after Democrats swept the entire council in this past November's elections.
When they go low, we go viral
Millennial and Gen Z Democrats are running on something their predecessors can’t quite figure out — the social media algorithm.
Trump tests appetite for regime change ahead of midterms
Democrats immediately argued that U.S. military action in Venezuela was an abandonment of the president’s promise to focus on improving lives at home.
Gov. Jared Polis celebrates ouster of Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro
Colorado leaders lambaste, criticize military operation capturing South American leader Colorado Gov. Jared Polis celebrated the ouster of President Nicolas Maduro via a military operation that captured and flew him out of the country early Saturday, even as other Democrats lambasted America’s action and expressed wariness about the U.S. embarking on “nation building.” Republicans, meanwhile, […]
US politicians react to capture of Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro
Republicans officials cheered attack, but Democrats said action ‘risks pulling our nation into another war’
Perriello returns to politics, hoping to win the seat he once held in Congress
Democrats hoping to represent a Virginia district stretching from liberal Charlottesville to conservative Southside were preparing for what could have been an expensive and damaging primary. Now three candidates are out, and momentum is building for a man who has served in Congress before. Sandy Hausman has that story.
Chemistry Competitiveness: Fueling Innovation and Streamlining Processes to Ensure Safety and Security
The House Committee on Science, Space and Technology
Mayor Zohran Mamdani doubles down in an unapologetically progressive inauguration
If there was any hope New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani would inch towards the middle or appeal to moderate Democrats as he launched his administration, it vanished in the bitter January air that ushered in the start of his term.
The Clown-Car Congressional Race That Could Show Where Democrats Are Heading
The crowded NY-12 primary is already full of competing visions for the party's future.
Colorado Democrats rip Trump over water bill veto: ‘Politics at its worst’
Colorado Democratic Sens. Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper on Wednesday slammed President Trump for vetoing a bill aiming to complete a water project in The Centennial State. The president issu…
The 10 biggest political stories of 2025
President Trump’s first year back in office brought a whirlwind of new political news in 2025. There was a major legislative victory for the White House, wins for Democrats in elections and t…
From aisles to ballots: How Mass. grocery prices explain what’s at stake in the 2026 midterms
With the 2026 midterms looming, Bay State Democrats are vowing to keep the pressure on Republican President Donald Trump's White House.
Commentary: Democrats are on a roll. So why not fight one another?
A decision by the party chairman to bury an autopsy report on the 2024 election has sparked anger among partisans. The reversal comes amid bright prospects for November's midterm vote.