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A Maine Democrat gave RFK Jr.-aligned groups a win. Is it an opening for a political realignment?
Pingree's fight was a rare instance of a Democrat tapping the political coalition associated with Kennedy.
David Jolly holds narrow edge over Jerry Demings in latest poll of Democratic Governor Primary
A Mason-Dixon poll shows him with an edge, but it falls within the margin of error.
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.
Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado visits Rochester diner to listen to talk with voters
Delgado is challenging Kathy Hochul in the Democratic primary for governor.
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 Speaker urges colleagues to fight Trump, who ‘would hold Colorado hostage’
A top Colorado Democrat on Wednesday characterized Colorado as under siege by the Trump administration, as she invoked Winston Churchill and urged colleagues to fight back. “In this moment, when the White House would hold Colorado hostage, I’m reminded of a Churchill saying: ‘You were given the choice between war and dishonor. You chose dishonor, […]
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.
Tim McGraw to headline entertainment for 2026 NHL Stadium Series in Tampa
Country music superstar will perform during 1st intermission of Lightning-Bruins game at Raymond James Stadium
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.
Curbing Misalignment in American Politics
A broad range of views on democracy to help break the stalemate caused by partisan conflict.
Attempt to affirm climate science fails on Senate floor
Republican Sen. Roger Marshall objected to a Democratic resolution.
Chuck Schumer Calls His Shot
After securing strong recruits on a tough Senate map, the Democratic leader is not only predicting an upset 2026 victory, but also naming the states he thinks his party can flip.
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.
Centrist Dem group plots path ahead on health
Click in for more news from The Hill{beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Centrist Dem group plots path ahead on health Potential 2028 Democratic presidential candidates have…
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
Foulkes says RIDOT needs in-house engineering expertise, outlines reforms: ‘Stop outsourcing safety’
The Rhode Island Democratic gubernatorial candidate also said Tuesday she is “very open” to the idea of a millionaires tax.
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.
Teaching About Schooling: Integrating Education Politics into Political Science Curricula -
Teaching About Schooling: Integrating Education Politics into Political Science Curricula By Cameron J. Arnzen, Brown University and Chloe B. O’Neill, Columbia University Education is a cornerstone of democracy, yet political science curricula rarely treat it [...]
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
Dani Isaacsohn's 'American dream' version of Ohio
Dani Isaacsohn, Cincinnati's most powerful Democratic lawmaker, is one of The Enquirer's 2026 people to watch.
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.'
Endocrinology — Uniting the Legacy and Future of Basic Endocrine Science
Read the inaugural editorial from Endocrinology’s new Editor-in-Chief, Manuel Tena-Sempere, MD, PhD, outlining the vision for the journal to continue its high-quality standards spanning foundational, translational, and preclinical research investigating endocrine and metabolic function in health and disease while becoming more influential and attractive for a wider array of scientists worldwide.
How Trump's 'Don-roe Doctrine' is different than Bush-era GOP foreign policy : The NPR Politics Podcast
The Republican Party’s approach to world affairs has shifted from attempting to spread democratic values during the George W. Bush administration to “America First” in President Trump’s first term and now to something else entirely. We discuss what to make of Trump’s foreign policy agenda. This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, White House correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben, and senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson.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.
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.
Foulkes calls for ban on lobbyist donations during R.I. legislative session
The Democratic candidate for governor made the proposal on the day House Speaker Shekarchi is holding a fundraiser at the outset of the legislative session.
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.
Trump is trying to change how the midterm elections are conducted
Many of these endeavors go far beyond typical political persuasion, challenging long-established democratic norms.
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.
Democratic Party must grapple with ‘excesses of identity politics,’ Democrat consultant says
Democrat consultant Julian Epstein discusses how identity politics and anti-Western ideology are key issues harming the Democratic Party on ‘Life, Liberty & Levin.’
After ICE shooting, Minneapolis mayor emerges with blunt rebuke of Trump
Democrat Jacob Frey has countered the administration’s portrayal of events in sharp and at times profane terms. His reaction is shaped by a tenure of crises.
Jeez, leave the governor's entertainment budget alone
I’m a Republican. I love it when the liberal media lash out at a Democrat (it happens so seldom). Such is the case of Daniel J. Chacón’s headline story (“Gov.’s
KPC Health workers reach tentative agreement to avert strike in OC and IE
The agreement covers three hospitals in Orange County and three in the Inland Empire.
Orange County restaurants shut down by health inspectors (Jan. 1-8)
There were six restaurants and food establishments ordered closed by Orange County inspectors from Jan. 1 to Jan. 8.
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 […]
Kevin Rennie: A CT town with fractious politics like no other
Some years the battle moves to choosing members of the party’s town committee, though recently all was calm at the local Democratic caucus.
Bills vs Jaguars forecast for game conditions in Jacksonville
Weather shouldn't be a factor in the Bills Wild Card matchup
‘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.
Northampton mayor’s husband offers public apology after Stop & Shop altercation: ‘I was the weak link in our local democracy’
Scher’s apology, coming amid so much national political strife, also seemed to speak to a larger sense of keyed-up anxiety buzzing beneath everyday life in America.
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.
'They're trying to break us': Trump's focus on Minnesota boils over with ICE shooting
The president and his allies have for weeks intensified scrutiny on Minnesota and its governor, Democrat Tim Walz.
Iowa Democrat Chris Jones announces campaign for Secretary of Agriculture
Democrat Chris Jones, of Iowa City, told KCCI on Friday that he's running for Secretary of Agriculture.
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...
We’ve finally found the mental ‘brake’ behind procrastination | BBC Science Focus Magazine
A pesky “motivation brake” may control when we can be bothered to do something, and when we’d rather put it off.
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…
How Artificial Intelligence Is Rewiring Democracy
Three books on politics and public life to read this month.
Bills vs. Jaguars history: Buffalo winless against Jacksonville in playoffs
The Bills have played the Jaguars in the playoffs twice and both times Buffalo's starting quarterback was knocked out of the game with a concussion.
The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics
Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons that entertain and enrage readers of all political stripes. Here's an offering of the best of this week's crop, picked fresh off the Toonosphere. Edited by Matt Wuerker.
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.
‘Business as usual’: NH officials urge child care providers to remain calm amid funding threats
New Hampshire child care providers are being urged not to panic by state officials and lawmakers as news spreads that the Trump administration froze federal child care subsidies in five Democrat-run states earlier this week.
Newsom contrasts California ‘blueprint’ with Trump’s ‘carnival of chaos’ in final state of state address
The speech comes as Newsom prepares to close out his second term and define his record in office ahead of a possible presidential run. The governor, who has acknowledged he’s “thought about” seeking the Democratic nomination, is term-limited and will leave office in January 2027.
Sonoma County issues health warning after local resident dies in suspected mushroom poisoning
A Sonoma County resident has died of suspected mushroom poisoning, county officials said Thursday.
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.
Hope For Health Care Bills to Continue on 'Bipartisan Path,' Says DelBene
Democrat Representative from Washington Suzan DelBene, who also serves as the chair of the DCCC, says that the vote on an extension of ACA subsidies in the house is an 'important step forward' to push the Senate to make a deal on health care, even if this bill never becomes law. (Source: Bloomberg)
Over Republican objections, US House poised to pass health subsidy renewal
The Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday was poised to pass Democratic-backed legislation that would restore expired healthcare subsidies, as millions of Americans face significant price hikes for coverage.
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.
Hoyer will not seek reelection this fall, ending a six-decade career atop Maryland politics
Rep. Steny Hoyer will announce Thursday that he will not seek reelection, capping a 60-year career in state and federal politics that saw him become a legendary figure in Maryland politics and the second-ranking Democrat in the U.S. House.
Democratic Rep. Steny Hoyer to retire from Congress
Maryland Rep. Steny Hoyer is expected to announce Thursday that he is retiring after serving more than four decades in Congress.
Josh Shapiro to run for 2nd term as Pennsylvania governor, trailed by talk of a 2028 White House bid
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro will run for a second term in the pivotal battleground state after a first term that put him on the Democratic Party's radar as a potential presidential contender in 2028.
Trump suddenly sounds a lot like a progressive Democrat when it comes to business
President Donald Trump made two extraordinarily unusual policy statements in rapid succession Wednesday that sent stocks sinking and raised serious questions about the limits of presidential power in a free-market economy.
Steny Hoyer, Longest-Serving House Democrat, to Retire From Congress
The Maryland congressman, who served as one of his party’s top leaders, plans to depart after nearly half a century in Congress, as his party looks toward generational change.
Rep. Steny Hoyer to retire, ending storied career in elected office
Maryland’s longest serving member of Congress won’t seek reelection after having spent two decades as the No. 2 House Democrat.
House to vote on Democratic effort to reinstate health care subsidies
The Republican-controlled House of Representatives on Wednesday was poised to advance Democratic legislation that would reinstate expired health care subsidies.
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.
California Tech Executives Plot Against Rep. Ro Khanna Over Support of Wealth Tax
It’s hard right now to be a progressive Democrat in the heart of America’s tech industry.
Foulkes builds her R.I. gubernatorial campaign team as the election year begins
Former CVS executive Helena Foulkes has kept a low profile since launching her second campaign for Rhode Island governor in September, but the Democrat is staffing up as the election year begins.
Who is David Pepper? Acton picks ex-Ohio Dems leader as running mate
Democrat Dr. Amy Acton picked longtime Cincinnati politico and former state party chairman David Pepper as her running mate in the race for governor.
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
Institute of Global Politics Launches American Democracy Initiative
The project is led Columbia political economist Alexander Hertel-Fernandez.
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.