Contributor: Democrats have four theories to beat Trump. Good luck
Donald Trump’s presidency has all the stability of a flaming garbage truck careening down a mountain. Yet, somehow, he’s still behind the wheel, grinning like…
President Trump signs a bill to avoid a government shutdown
WASHINGTON — President Trump has signed into law legislation funding the government through the end of September, ending the threat of a partial government shutdown and capping…
Senate passes bill that would increase penalties for fentanyl traffickers
WASHINGTON — The Senate on Friday passed a bill that would result in more prison sentences for fentanyl traffickers as both Republicans and Democrats seek to show…
Senate works to prevent a government shutdown as Democrats are divided
WASHINGTON — The Senate finds itself on Friday in a familiar position, working to avoid a partial government shutdown with just hours to spare as Democrats confront…
Schumer to support GOP funding bill, unwilling to risk government shutdown as deadline nears
WASHINGTON — Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer relented Thursday rather than risk a government shutdown, announcing he’s ready to start the process of considering a Republican-led government…
In California, cost of undocumented healthcare is $3B over estimates
Gov. JB Pritzker proposed a $330-million budget cut last month to scale back an expansion of healthcare coverage for undocumented adult immigrants in Illinois, where…
As Trump steamrolls ahead, Democrats see a growing ‘heartbeat’ of resistance
In an interview on MSNBC, Faiz Shakir, a senior advisor to Sen. Bernie Sanders, described “thousands and thousands” of people showing up to recent rallies…
Democrat David Gottfried wins Minnesota House special election, restoring a 67-67 power split
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Voters in a Minnesota House district at the center of post-election drama over chamber control decisively chose Democrat David Gottfried on Tuesday, tying…
In a blow to Democrats, Sen. Jeanne Shaheen will not seek reelection
Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire will not seek reelection next year, a decision that will end the longtime senator’s historic political career and…
Gavin Newsom’s new podcast is cringey and a needless diversion
Gavin Newsom — eyes on the White House, vision firmly fixed on his future — is leaning once more into the self-promotion business.One might imagine…
Trump Speaks to Congress and Bullies Democrats
This year’s presidential State of the Union address given to Congress reminded some of a kindergarten class in so many ways. Earlier Zelenskyy had a…
Contributor: Democrats, do not ignore Stephen A. Smith
Hear me on this: Stephen A. Smith is no joke.Democrats, do not underestimate him. Do not mock him. Do not take him lightly. Do not…
House Republicans unveil bill to avoid a partial government shutdown
WASHINGTON — House Republicans unveiled a spending bill Saturday that would keep federal agencies funded through Sept. 30, pushing ahead with a go-it-alone strategy that seems certain…
Why should U.S. worry about Trump? Try egg prices, some Democrats say
NEW YORK — As their party struggles to navigate the early days of Donald Trump’s second presidency, some Democrats are convinced that their road to recovery lies…
Contributor: Democrats drift dangerously out of sync with the public
Yogi Berra, the mid-century New York Yankees Hall of Fame catcher known for his pithy and often-humorous life observations, once famously quipped: “When you come…
1988 Democratic National Convention : Democrats Still Struggling Over Who Will Address the Delegates
ATLANTA — Democratic Party leaders have moved to resolve one of the big struggles of their upcoming national convention.No, not the jostling between Massachusetts Gov. Michael S.…
Trump’s address to Congress latest show of the nation’s polarization.
WASHINGTON — Presidential addresses to the nation, whether joint sessions of Congress or State of the Union speeches, were historically an opportunity to promote national unity…
Trump makes Americans poorer, less safe, says Slotkin in Democrats’ response
1 of 2 | Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-MI, rehearses the Democratic response to President Donald Trump's address to a joint session of congress in Wyandotte,…
Heavy on migrant crime, light on inflation: 8 takeaways from Trump’s speech to Congress
WASHINGTON — President Trump laid out an aggressive approach to “renewing the American dream” in his address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday, heavily emphasizing…
California Assembly Speaker ousts some Republicans from committees
California Republican lawmakers remained miffed after a handful of them were abruptly kicked off pivotal legislative committees by the Democratic Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas.Assembly Minority…