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Iowa’s Democratic governor candidate: Kamala Harris shouldn’t run in 2028
Rob Sand, the Democratic gubernatorial nominee in Iowa, said in an interview released Wednesday that former Vice President Kamala Harris should not run for president in 2028. “Nope,” Sand remarked, after Politico’s Jonathan Martin asked him whether Harris should seek the Democrat
El-Sayed apologizes to Jewish Democrats for synagogue attack comment
Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed apologized Saturday for comments he made following an attack on a Detroit-area synagogue earlier this year, as he seeks to ease concerns among Jewish voters ahead of the November election.
Democrats on campaign trail divided by Kamala Harris
Democratic candidates in competitive election races are taking different tacks this cycle over how close to affiliate themselves with former Vice President Kamala Harris, who’s lent her support to many of them but whose loss in the 2024 election has made her a more polarizing fig
Irreverent Gen Z a sure sign of democratic progress, says Justice Muralidhar
In his address at the D.S. Borker Memorial Lecture on ‘My Vision of India 2047’, the former High Court judge said the judiciary of 2047 would be better served if ‘today’s judges act swiftly on complaints of grave State excesses’
The Democratic Socialist and the retired Rear Admiral: How Democrats aim to win in Colorado
Democrats are trying to recapture the House and maybe even the Senate in November's midterm election. Colorado is a microcosm of what they need to do to win.
AI bursts to the front of Massachusetts Democratic Senate primary
The fight over AI and its associated data center infrastructure has spilled into election-after-election this year.
US midterm elections: Democrats gain ground as Trump faces growing voter discontent
Trump-endorsed candidates are performing badly in primary ballots.
House Foreign Affairs Committee adds pro-Israel Democrats
House Democrats with pro-Israel bona fides are moving into key positions on the Foreign Affairs Committee as the party grapples with a growing divide among pro-Palestinian advocates and members traditionally supportive of Israel. In an announcement Tuesday, Rep. Jared Moskowitz (
Trump’s oil and gas stocks gained up to $15.5 million amid Iran war, congressional Democrats say
Trump’s stock trading could face heightened congressional scrutiny if Democrats retake either chamber in the midterms.
Senate Democrats call for hearing on Iran war’s strain on troops
Nearly all Senate Armed Services Committee minority members on Monday called on the panel’s head to hold a hearing with Pentagon leadership to discuss the impact extended deployments in support of the Iran war are having on U.S. service members. The letter — led by Sen. Tammy Duc
Democrats panned Trump’s signature law. Now they're touting one part - USA Today
Democrats panned Trump’s signature law. Now they're touting one part USA Today The GOP’s Big Beautiful Bill challenge in Pa. Punchbowl News ‘Big, beautiful bill’ was top GOP achievement. Now it’s campaign fodder for Democrats. The Christian Science Monitor
Texas conservatives are ‘breaking rank’ and pledging to vote Democrat - The Washington Post
Texas conservatives are ‘breaking rank’ and pledging to vote Democrat The Washington Post Texas welcomed the AI boom. Now Abbott says data centers "dug their own grave" Axios 'We are not a bunch of woke Marxist liberals here': Rural voters scramble Texas election Politico Abbott
Hakeem Jeffries meeting with Jared Kushner sparks backlash amongst Democrats ahead of midterm elections – US politics live - The Guardian
Hakeem Jeffries meeting with Jared Kushner sparks backlash amongst Democrats ahead of midterm elections – US politics live The Guardian Jeffries and Kushner Meet Privately as Midterm Attacks Fly The New York Times Kushner, Jeffries discuss ways White House and Democrats can colla
Data centres and democratic decline could lead to more water conflict in the future
To protect our planet’s waters, we need to better understand these new economic and technological factors that underlie disputes over water.
Security Council LIVE: Tracking Syria’s transition
As Damascus continues to rebuild after more than a decade of war – from the recent dissolution of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces to the United States’ removal of Syria from its sponsors of terrorism list – a top UN official warned the Security Council on Thursday that i
#Resistance Democrats are flopping in primaries
Alexander Vindman’s Senate primary loss Tuesday is the latest stumble from a top Trump critic.
Democrats found their border message. ICE is another story.
They’re trying to balance a base furious at ICE with swing voters wary of abolishing the agency — a divide that could influence the midterms and the party’s path in 2028.
Iowa’s last Democrat on how he can win in Trump country
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How Democrats eyeing 2028 won and lost in primaries they endorsed in
Democrats have used their endorsements of candidates in tough primaries as a way to wield influence over the party.
The lesson Democrats could learn from MAGA
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El-Sayed courts Jewish Democrats but won't dump Piker
Michigan Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed spent the weekend trying to make amends with the state's Jewish Democrats.
Can Iowa Democrats help the national party appeal to working-class voters?
Democratic candidates Josh Turek and Rob Sand are attempting to reach working-class white male voters in Iowa by focusing on issues like healthcare, government efficiency, and right-to-repair legislation.
Democratic FCC commissioner on Trump’s Kristen Welker threat: ‘Dangerous’
Anna Gomez, a Democratic commissioner for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), on Sunday described President Trump’s threat to report NBC News’s Kristen Welker as “dangerous.” Trump signaled the “Meet the Press” host could face an FCC probe after she reportedly said candi
Senate challenger Moulton says Markey is too old for another term. Young Massachusetts Democrats are divided
The 2026 midterms have brought a number of generational challenges like the one Moulton is waging against Markey, with younger Democrats taking on — and in some cases unseating — longtime incumbents.
Scoop: Democrats plan bill to counter Trump order renaming Lake Ontario to "Lake America"
House Democrats are planning legislation to counteract the executive order President Trump signed Thursday redesignating Lake Ontario as "Lake America," Axios has learned.
The Earth is sizzling, but climate isn't a hot topic for Democrats in this year's campaigns
There has been a national shift in the conversation that is sharp enough for some researchers to coin the term "climate hushing" to describe it.
Senate Democrat: Ukraine needs ‘more air defense’
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Democrats sound alarm on US-Venezuela oil deal: ‘This isn’t a win’
Democrats slammed Friday’s announcement by President Trump on a new deal to acquire majority U.S.
Live updates: Talarico talks healthcare with ally Mark Cuban, campaigning Democrats divided over Harris endorsements
Mark Cuban — the billionaire investor and former owner of the Dallas Mavericks — is set to appear alongside Texas Senate candidate James Talarico (D) in Fort Worth Saturday evening, where the pair will discuss healthcare monopolies in a live podcast event.
Democratic candidate suspends campaign for Alaska governor
Tom Begich, a Democrat running for governor in Alaska, announced Friday evening he was dropping out of the race.
Florida rejects Democratic establishment — and even snubs Trump
Democrats picked a progressive for Senate. The GOP spurned the president’s endorsements in two House races.
Young Black voters buck Democratic old guard
The nation's old guard of Black leaders is still a key force for Democrats, but this year's primaries have revealed the rising influence of Black Gen Z voters who aren't swayed by their elders' seniority, civil rights credentials or endorsements.
Fetterman: Democratic Party has ‘socialism problem’
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Letter signed by Democratic senators calls on ICE to halt electric shock gloves
A group of mostly Democratic senators pressed for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to not use gloves that can electrically shock people in a Thursday letter.
Democratic senators demand Israeli government halt West Bank settlement expansion plans
A group of Democratic senators are calling on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reverse a planned housing development in the West Bank that would effectively divide the Palestinian territory.
Maine Democrat backs Trump’s Canada tariffs: ‘It won’t go well for them’
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Jon Ossoff, usually a head down senator, has found a formula to excite Democrats
Ossoff should be among the most vulnerable Senate incumbents this year. Instead, the Georgia Democrat has opened a steady lead in polls and is increasingly seen as a potential 2028 contender.
Democrats Just Might Win the Senate
Strategists in both parties have long thought that everything would need to go right for Democrats to take over Congress this fall. Their map, though, is becoming more forgiving.
Why Democrats are amplifying corruption talk: A historical strategy for parties out of power
In correspondence with their constituents, Democrats are talking about corruption six times as much as they did in 2022.
Jeffries faces impeachment dilemma if Democrats win back the House
With just 10 weeks left until the midterms, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) gave CNN's Wolf Blitzer a preview yesterday of what to expect should Democrats regain control of the House: "Hold every single member of the Trump cart
Rhode Island governor trails challenger in new Democratic primary poll
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Democratic strategist: ‘Something’s going on’ when Trump ‘can only deliver 52 percent’ in South Carolina
Democratic strategist Chuck Rocha said Wednesday he expected President Trump’s endorsement of Sen.
House Democrats' pro-Israel wing gains power on panel overseeing foreign policy
A trio of vocally pro-Israel House Democrats were given powerful posts on the House Foreign Affairs Committee on Tuesday, with one taking the reins
Democrats in key House, Senate races sign AI regulation pledge amid data center scrutiny
Eighteen House, Senate and gubernatorial candidates have signed a pledge to push for beefed-up regulations on the AI industry, as the rapidly evolving technology continues to impact Americans.
Democratic-backed Maryland redistricting amendment can't go on November ballot, court rules
A Maryland court has ruled against a proposed constitutional amendment that could have paved the way for Democrats to redraw the state's congressional districts ahead of the 2028 elections.
Judge blocks Democrats’ redistricting push in Maryland
A Maryland judge Wednesday blocked an effort that would have proposed a constitutional amendment to redraw the state’s congressional districts to residents, marking another setback for Democratic redistricting efforts.
Pro-Israel Democrats picked for top roles on key US House committee
The decision comes at a fractious time for the party amid a growing divide among its voters over US aid to Israel.
Maryland Judge Blocks Democratic Redistricting Measure - The New York Times
Maryland Judge Blocks Democratic Redistricting Measure The New York Times Maryland court rules Democratic-backed redistricting amendment cannot go on November ballot AP News Judge blocks Maryland redistricting amendment. State immediately appeals. Baltimore Sun Maryland judge blo
Democratic states file new lawsuit seeking to block Trump's order limiting mail voting in midterms
Democratic-controlled states on Wednesday filed another lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump's executive order seeking to limit mail voting in this year's midterm elections.
Senate Democrats press Netanyahu on ‘surge’ in West Bank violence
A majority of Senate Democrats have signed a Wednesday letter urging Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address the “surge” in violence in the West Bank amid tensions from the Gaza war. The conflict is driven in part by Israeli settlers who are forcefully laying claim t
Democratic states file new lawsuit seeking to block Trump’s order limiting mail voting in midterms - AP News
Democratic states file new lawsuit seeking to block Trump’s order limiting mail voting in midterms AP News Judge issues setback to Trump administration plans to restrict mail-in ballots The Washington Post Where Does Trump’s Executive Order Restricting Mail Voting Stand? The New
Democratic socialist wins primary runoff for Oklahoma Senate
Democratic socialist N’Kiyla Jasmine Thomas is projected to win Oklahoma’s Democratic Senate primary to take on Republican nominee Rep. Kevin Hern, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). Thomas defeated Democrat Jim Priest, a lawyer, after both advanced from a June runoff where ne
Democrats favored on cost of living in new survey
Registered voters prefer Democrats’ approach to tackling the cost of living over Republican plans as the issue remains a top concern ahead of the November midterms, according to a new survey. The latest poll rom Reuters/Ipsos shows that 36 percent of respondents prefer the Democr
Watchdog files bar complaint against Pirro over efforts to indict Democrats for video urging troops to resist illegal orders
The center claims Pirro and her subordinates abused their prosecutorial powers to seek baseless indictments against President Donald Trump's perceived political enemies.
Who were the Syrian Democratic Forces and why dissolve?
Syria’s Democratic Forces, which led the fight against ISIL, have declared they are disbanding.
Democrats up 7 points on the economy over GOP: Poll
Democrats are ahead 7 points on the economy over Republicans, according to a new poll. In The Economist/YouGov poll, 39 percent of respondents said they believe Democrats do “a better job handling” the economy, while 32 said the same of Republicans. Fifteen percent said both part
Syrian Democratic Forces announce their dissolution
The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces will dissolve as an independent military force under an agreement with Damascus
Pirro hit with bar complaint over bid to indict Democrats in illegal orders video
A legal watchdog has filed a bar complaint against U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro, arguing she violated various standards in seeking to bring charges against six Democratic lawmakers who filmed a video noting that military members can refuse illegal orde
Senate Democrats question RFK Jr. on vaccine settlement divestment
Several Senate Democrats are questioning whether Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. truly divested his financial interests in a lawsuit he helped spearhead challenging the HPV vaccine Gardasil. Before he was confirmed as HHS secretary, Kennedy was par
Adam Schiff on Democrats’ ‘losing message,’ AOC and AIPAC
Adam Schiff on Democrats’ ‘losing message,’ AOC and AIPAC lead image
Escalation of sexual violence raises alarm in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
In the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, violence against women has become an increasingly common problem. Figures from the first quarter of 2026 expose a major gender-based violence (GBV) crisis.
"Stop gaslighting me!": Florida Democrats' Senate nominee and party chair have heated call over socialism
Florida's new Democratic Senate nominee, Angie Nixon , and the state party's chair had a heated conversation Friday that included a yelling match about the impact of socialism and the challenges of campaigning in a red state like Florida, three people familiar with the conversati
Ceasefire monitoring mission arrives in Democratic Republic of Congo
Fighting persists in the mineral-rich region despite ceasefire agreements.
Third time the charm? Democrat Christina Bohannan tries again in pivotal House race in Iowa
Bohannan is focusing on rural areas she previously lost, hoping to capitalize on Trump's declining popularity and economic issues.
House Democrats Demand Answers From Trump’s VA on Vets Struggling to Access Mental Healthcare
The post House Democrats Demand Answers From Trump’s VA on Vets Struggling to Access Mental Healthcare appeared first on ProPublica .
Report: Jared Kushner and Democratic leader Jeffries meet with House control at stake in November
The meeting, first reported Sunday by The New York Times, touched on issues ranging from housing, immigration to the high costs of living.
Forget the recent socialist shift — Democrats are ready for an FDR revival
By 2028, most Americans will be ready to shift their attention to someone other than Trump. And the candidate who disavows the DSA and embraces the muscular, practical liberalism of FDR is the one who will likely prevail.
Democrats demand Iran war cost details from Trump, Hegseth: Report
Nearly 50 House Democrats reportedly signed a letter to President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth asking for more details on the cost of the Iran war. “What was billed as a two-week operation is now a full-scale war that has lasted for over 150 days, cost over $37 billio
Democratic House leader Jeffries meets with Jared Kushner as midterms loom
Democrats are currently favored to win a majority in the House of Representatives after November's elections.
The Senate races that will define the Democratic Party
Primaries have trended progressive, and whether that proves to be a winning formula at the statewide level will be among the defining questions of this cycle.
This rare Nebraska district backed Harris but sent a Republican to Congress. Can Democrats win here?
Retiring Rep. Don Bacon's open seat pits fellow Republican and Omaha City Councilmember Brinker Harding against Democratic activist Denise Powell.
Four states where Democrats are running away from their own brand
A party confident in its own name doesn't need to find ways not to use it.
Report: Jared Kushner and Democratic leader Jeffries meet with House control at stake in November - PBS
Report: Jared Kushner and Democratic leader Jeffries meet with House control at stake in November PBS Democrats incredulous over Hakeem Jeffries and Jared Kushner meeting The Guardian Kushner, Jeffries discuss ways White House and Democrats can collaborate CNN Democratic House le
House Democrats Say Direct-to-Door Gun Sales Rule Would Endanger Americans
House Democrats on Wednesday demanded that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives withdraw a package of proposed regulatory changes, including a rule that would allow people to buy guns online and have them shipped to their door. In a letter to ATF Director Rober
Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of the Congo now deadliest in country’s history
At least 2,325 people have died from the virus, according to official data, with outbreak on track to be biggest in history The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is now the deadliest in the country’s history, with at least 2,325 people dead, according to gove
How reforming the Supreme Court could backfire on Democrats
reforms limiting the court’s ability to decide constitutional questions might empower the president far more than Congress, particularly if the president insists his ability to interpret the Constitution is just as authoritative as that of Congress or the court.
The rise of DSA is killing off Resistance 1.0 Democrats
Democrats who ooze anti-Trump resistance credibility — even central figures in past Trump impeachments — are struggling to withstand the rise of the Democratic Socialists of America and their allies in party primaries . Why it matters: In the first Trump administration, involveme
Republicans are dismissing affordability. That could be a problem in November
President Donald Trump quipped that affordability was "devised" by Democrats, while Vice President JD Vance said groceries "cost what they cost."
Zambia after the polls: A test for democracy in Africa
Zambia's democratic institutions are under scrutiny, as the opposition continues to dispute the election results and courts remain closed. Weeks after the election, Zambia’s election story might be far from over.
Crowley zeroes in on ‘MAGA extremism’ to rebuild a fractured Wisconsin coalition
In one of his first interviews since winning the Democratic gubernatorial nomination, David Crowley shares his plan to bring in Francesca Hong voters — but he won’t commit to campaigning with far left surrogates.