Democrats in the U. S. Senate recently showed a rare moment of unity. Seven Democrats, including John Fetterman from Pennsylvania and Angus King from Maine, joined Republicans to end the longest government shutdown in history. This shutdown lasted 43 days. During this time, many federal workers and
Democrats are digging in their heels after recent election wins. They're not backing down from their fight with Republicans over healthcare. Senator Bernie Sanders led the charge, warning Democrats not to give in without a real win on healthcare. He even had polling data to back up his claims. Voter
Democrats celebrated a series of wins in recent elections, marking a positive start to Trump's second term. New faces like Zohran Mamdani, the youngest mayor-elect of New York City, brought fresh energy to the party. Victories in New Jersey, New York, and Virginia showed Democrats can still attract
Democrats are making a bold move to challenge President Donald Trump's new tax and spending law. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is leading the charge, heading to Louisiana for a town hall meeting. This isn't just any state—it's home to two key Republican leaders, Speaker Mike Johnson and Majo
Democrats faced a tough choice. Chuck Schumer, the top Democrat in the Senate, had a big decision to make. He could either vote for the Republican's temporary spending plan or risk a government shutdown. Schumer chose to vote for the plan. This decision left many Democrats upset and confused. They h
Democrats are gearing up for President Trump's big speech to Congress, and they're not all on the same page about how to handle it. Some are planning to counter his message with their own, while others are skipping the event altogether. The speech is a big deal because it's Trump's chance to lay out
Democrats are grappling with how to effectively counter Trump's aggressive moves. They're torn between using familiar tactics from the past and finding new, more impactful strategies. The party is scattered, with potential leaders hesitant to step forward. Meanwhile, Trump's rapid actions are outpac
Democrats decided to have a bit of a sleepover on the Senate floor. They weren't playing games, or telling ghost stories. They were there deliberately to protest a nomination. A dude named Russell Vought. He's up for the Office of Management and Budget. Not exactly a fun title, but it basic
Democratic Rep. Colin Allred, a former NFL linebacker, gave Texas Sen. Ted Cruz a run for his money during their Senate race debate on Tuesday. Allred wasn't afraid to use some sharp one-liners, labeling Cruz's podcast as "entertainment disguised as news" and his focus on trans issues as a distracti
Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris plans to release her medical report on Saturday, confirming her fitness for the presidency. Her campaign aims to put pressure on her rival, former president Donald Trump, to do the same. The report will highlight Harris's physical and mental resilience
