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Democrats divided over using government shutdown to fight Trump agenda
Democratic New Jersey Senators Cory Booker and Andy Kim were divided on Sunday about using the upcoming deadline to pass a spending…
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Column: In San Francisco, a political tremor — the rise of Democratic moderation
SAN FRANCISCO — These are soul-searching days for Democrats, a time of reckoning and self-criticism as they try to comprehend why they…
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House Democrats demand end to 'illegal' work stoppage at CFPB
Dozens of House Democrats are alarmed by the Trump administration's next target in its cost-cutting quest: the Consumer Financial…
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Here’s What Senate Democrats Should Be Doing to Fight Trump
We need to bring back that energy, and fast. The good news is, Democratic leaders—under pressure from their constituents, who are…
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Democrats Struggle to Unite Behind a Coherent Anti-Trump Message
‘A lot of folks feel like we’ve lost our way.’ Source link
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Democrats shift to fighting stance to confront onslaught of Elon Musk
Democrats, who voters relegated to the sidelines for at least the next two years, are scrambling to slow down the Elon Musk freight train…
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Democrats storm House Speaker's office over Elon Musk's access to taxpayer data
Two House Democrats, Reps. Judy Chu and Gwen Moore, unexpectedly entered House Speaker Mike Johnson's office during a scheduled meeting…
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Democrats' Abortion Radicalism Continues To Alienate Americans
Abortion as an issue once cut through the Democratic and Republican Parties, with members from each championing protections for preborn…
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Republican suggests using drones against Mexican cartels
Representative Brian Babin, a Republican from Texas, has suggested that the U.S. could use drones against Mexican cartels in an effort to…
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Is the Democrats’ Problem That They’re Not Obnoxious Enough?
They don’t need self-indulgent lectures on how to be more off-putting. They’ve already got the act down pat. Source link
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'Shadow government'? Billionaire Elon Musk's grip on U.S. government spending raises questions
The world’s richest man, acting as an unelected “efficiency” consultant to President Trump, has in recent days managed the rare feat of…
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Can Elon Musk shut down a federal agency? Yes, if presidential rule replaces constitutional governance
WASHINGTON — Can Elon Musk close a federal agency, send its employees home and halt spending programs that were approved by Congress? Yes,…
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Trump cuts chaotic path in first weeks, bucking laws and norms in pursuit of promised agenda
Standing before a mourning nation following a tragic commercial airline crash that killed nearly 70 people in Washington, D.C., President…
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Republican floats new bill to swap high-speed rail funds for wildfire aid
A Republican California state lawmaker has proposed diverting billions of dollars intended for high-speed rail to pay for water…
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Democrats to Question Commerce Nominee’s Web of Financial Interests
Howard Lutnick, a wealthy donor who President Trump has picked to lead the Commerce Department, will face questioning about his financial…
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Trump publicly spars with Karen Bass after touring wildfire damage
President Donald Trump publicly locked horns with Democratic Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass after touring fire damage in Southern California…
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The 46 Democrats Who Voted for Republicans’ Racist Immigration Bill
On Wednesday, the House of Representatives passed the Senate’s version of the Laken Riley Act, which allows for the deportation and…
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Trump family channels American royalty: Body language experts' verdicts
Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States on Jan. 20, 2025, marking his return to the White House after a…
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Jill Biden compared to 'Lady Macbeth' as feud with Nancy Pelosi intensifies
A deep rift has reportedly emerged between First Lady Jill Biden and former Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, stemming from Pelosi's…
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Eric Adams reveals details of meeting with Donald Trump
New York City Mayor Eric Adams says that "a productive conversation" took place during a meeting with President-elect Donald Trump in…
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The Senate is considering the Laken Riley Act. Here's what it would do
WASHINGTON — The Senate could vote Tuesday on the Laken Riley Act, a Republican-led bill that mandates federal detention for immigrants…
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Village People branded "traitors" for performing at Trump's inauguration
Members of the disco group Village People have been branded "traitors" by social media users for agreeing to perform at celebrations…
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Would Canada be a Republican U.S. state?
President-elect Donald Trump has on more than one occasion expressed a desire to make Canada the 51st state of America, citing its heavy…
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Schumer will work with Trump to rename Gulf of Mexico on one condition
Democratic Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says that he is willing to work with President-elect Donald Trump on a proposal to rename…