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Senate Democrats to Force Series of Amendment Votes on ICE Funding Bill
Minority Leader Chuck Schumer previewed Wednesday’s ‘vote-a-rama’ strategy as Republicans push toward final passage of the $70 billion package.
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37 Senate Democrats Urge USPS to Refuse Trump’s Vote-by-Mail Executive Order
Under the order, the Postal Service would be prohibited from transmitting mail-in or absentee ballots to any voter not enrolled on a state’s eligibility list.
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Democratic Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick Resigns Ahead of Ethics Committee Sanctions Hearing
The Florida Democrat stepped down before the panel could recommend a punishment for 25 ethics violations, calling the process a ‘witch hunt.’
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Virginia Democrats Push Back Against Gov. Spanberger’s Amendments and Vetoes on Marijuana, ICE
The Democratic governor is drawing criticism from her party after amending or vetoing party-backed bills on marijuana, ICE cooperation, and guns.
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Democrats Face Setback in Maryland Amid National Redistricting Push
A bill to redraw Maryland’s congressional map died Monday. Redistricting fights continue in Virginia, Florida, and other states.
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Swalwell’s Exit Reshaping California Governor’s Race
Steyer has picked up endorsements from former Swalwell backers as Democrats face the possibility that two Republicans advance to November.
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Debate Over Israel Escalates at Key Democratic Party Meeting
The split over pro-Israel spending groups and the party’s posture toward the war in Gaza has only grown since 2024.
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Cook Shifts 4 Senate Races Toward Democrats, but GOP Still Favored to Hold Majority
This past week, the same forecaster moved five House races toward Democrats, signaling a more difficult competitive environment for Republicans.
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House Ethics Committee Opens Investigation Into Rep. Swalwell
The probe comes as a growing number of lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are calling on the California congressman to resign.
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Democrats Call on Swalwell to Resign From Congress
A growing list of Democratic House members have publicly urged the California congressman to step down or be removed amid sexual assault allegations.
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Senate Democrats to Force Series of Amendment Votes on ICE Funding Bill
Minority Leader Chuck Schumer previewed Wednesday’s ‘vote-a-rama’ strategy as Republicans push toward final passage of the $70 billion package.
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37 Senate Democrats Urge USPS to Refuse Trump’s Vote-by-Mail Executive Order
Under the order, the Postal Service would be prohibited from transmitting mail-in or absentee ballots to any voter not enrolled on a state’s eligibility list.
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Democratic Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick Resigns Ahead of Ethics Committee Sanctions Hearing
The Florida Democrat stepped down before the panel could recommend a punishment for 25 ethics violations, calling the process a ‘witch hunt.’
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Virginia Democrats Push Back Against Gov. Spanberger’s Amendments and Vetoes on Marijuana, ICE
The Democratic governor is drawing criticism from her party after amending or vetoing party-backed bills on marijuana, ICE cooperation, and guns.
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Democrats Face Setback in Maryland Amid National Redistricting Push
A bill to redraw Maryland’s congressional map died Monday. Redistricting fights continue in Virginia, Florida, and other states.
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Swalwell’s Exit Reshaping California Governor’s Race
Steyer has picked up endorsements from former Swalwell backers as Democrats face the possibility that two Republicans advance to November.
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Debate Over Israel Escalates at Key Democratic Party Meeting
The split over pro-Israel spending groups and the party’s posture toward the war in Gaza has only grown since 2024.
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Cook Shifts 4 Senate Races Toward Democrats, but GOP Still Favored to Hold Majority
This past week, the same forecaster moved five House races toward Democrats, signaling a more difficult competitive environment for Republicans.
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House Ethics Committee Opens Investigation Into Rep. Swalwell
The probe comes as a growing number of lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are calling on the California congressman to resign.
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Democrats Call on Swalwell to Resign From Congress
A growing list of Democratic House members have publicly urged the California congressman to step down or be removed amid sexual assault allegations.
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