Democratic Sen. Jeff Merkley (Ore.), a prominent Senate progressive, held the Senate floor overnight and into early Wednesday morning, speaking for more than 13 consecutive hours to protest President Trump and his first nine months back in the Oval Office. Merkley began speaking shortly before 6:30 pm Tuesday evening and he was still speaking as...
The federal government is 22 days into its current shutdown. Unless you or someone you know works for it, you’re probably unaware, but in the media and in Washington, it is the big story and the only story. Democrats are demanding their way, or else they’ll keep the government closed. Republicans won’t discuss the Democrats'...
High-profile defendants in a range of cases brought by President Trump’s Justice Department are pulling from the same playbook. From the president’s list of personal foes to perfect strangers caught in the crosshairs of his policy agenda, two separate but related defenses are popping up on everyone’s docket: Selective and vindictive prosecution. The legal claims are tough to prove. But as Trump wields DOJ’s power with a tighter grip than past modern presidents, defendants...
New York Democratic “Squad" member Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s campaign has employed former top DSA leader Frank Llewellyn as its treasurer for years.
Juan Carlos Pinzón considers presidential run, promises to repair damaged US-Colombia relations within a week if elected in the 2026 presidential race.
New Jersey's governor race between Jack Ciattarelli and Rep. Mikie Sherrill tightens with two weeks until Election Day as Trump plans tele-rally for GOP nominee
