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Schumer’s former ally mounts leadership challenge as Democrats face rare internal power struggle

Senate Democrats face their first contested leadership race since 1994 as Chris Van Hollen challenges Chuck Schumer with Bernie Sanders' backing.

Colossal cost — and tiny benefit — of the ‘net zero’ climate madness

Right now, thousands of diplomats, bureaucrats, and campaigners are meeting in Türkiye yet again...

Rep. Jamie Raskin wants to ‘rein in ICE’ and ‘rebuild’ DOJ next Congress

Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin is launching his bid to chair the powerful House Judiciary Committee with a promise to investigate alleged corruption and effect policy changes within the Trump administration.

New White House lobbying rule under Stephen Miller: Staff can’t meet with lobbyists without approval

White House Chief of Staff Stephen Miller is ushering in a new era of lobbying protocols at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., reportedly requiring staff to receive prior approval if they want to meet with a lobbyist.

House panel calls for ban on public officials using prediction markets

The Republican-controlled House Oversight Committee is calling for new laws to crack down on insider trading in prediction markets.

Another Trump heavyweight revealed to be living on military base as Cabinet roster grows

Attorney General Todd Blanche has been living on a military base for months as multiple Trump administration officials relocate to protected housing.

Pence delivers scathing rebuke of Vance’s Iran war assessment, blames Trump policies for GOP losses

Mike Pence rejects JD Vance's claim that the Iran war alone cost Republicans Congress, pointing to inflation, self-dealing and policy failures.

2028 Dems: Don’t label me

Democrats’ midterms sweep didn’t solve their ideological civil war — but a number of the party’s potential presidential contenders hope it lets them call...

Nvidia weighs fate of CEO Jensen Huang as shares drop, lawmakers fume

Nvidia shares fell Thursday as the chipmaker's board weighed the fate of its CEO, Jensen Huang, in the wake of revelations about an extramarital affair with a suspected Chinese spy.

Veterans bill clears House without a recorded vote; Democrats accuse Republicans of rushing it

The Republican-led House passed an extensive veterans' benefits package Wednesday without a recorded vote, shocking Democrats.

Texas Democrats put DEI back on agenda after sweeping to power

Texas Dems introduced bills to repeal a 2023 law banning DEI at universities across Texas, reigniting an an uncertain future for the controversial programs in the state.

Dem rep blames ‘horrific’ traffic for missing Hegseth impeachment vote: ‘I am so sorry’

Rep. Melanie Stansbury apologized in a video for missing the Pete Hegseth impeachment vote, blaming rush-hour traffic and a police motorcade near the Capitol.

Trump threatens to double tariffs on Mexico if migrant caravans not stopped

President Donald Trump threatened to immediately double tariffs on Mexico if it fails to stop migrant caravans marching toward the U.S. southern border.

Peltola campaign loses in court on rejected absentee ballots as she maintains narrow lead

Democratic Senate nominee Mary Peltola lost her court bid for ballot records and saw her narrow Alaska lead over Dan Sullivan shrink Wednesday.

Top House Dem sparks backlash with plan for deported Dreamers that goes beyond bringing them back

Hakeem Jeffries says he would support bringing deported DACA recipients back to the U.S. and providing remedial assistance to those treated unfairly.

GOP governor and prominent Dems congratulate senator-elect on flipping Mississippi seat blue

Prominent Democratic political figures and Mississippi's GOP Gov. Tate Reeves congratulated Scott Colom for winning the state's U.S. Senate race.

Dems admit uncomfortable election sweep truth as party descend on Denver to shape 2028 without a frontrunner

Pete Buttigieg, Josh Shapiro and other 2028 presidential hopefuls gather in Denver to debate the Democratic Party's direction after midterm wins.

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Senate Republicans fear ‘brutal’ 2028 map could keep Dems in power for years to come

Bernie Moreno called the 2028 Senate map "absolutely brutal" for the GOP as Republicans face defending deep-red seats in both Carolinas and Iowa.

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