El-Sayed Backs Van Hollen for Senate Leader as Calls to Replace Schumer Grow
Van Hollen has previously criticized Schumer for his weak leadership during Trump’s second term.
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Meet the Transgender and Nonbinary Candidates Who Just Made History
Six candidates won races in states that have never elected a trans person into their legislature before.
Democrats Weigh Bringing Corporate Price-Gougers Before Congress in January
In a pre-election poll, 48 percent of voters said the cost of living was the most important issue motivating them.
Trump Is Still Trying to Undermine Voters’ Preferences in the Alaska Senate Race
Six years after “STOP THE COUNT,” Trump is making a similar demand in Alaska's closely contested Senate race.
Progressives in Congress Can Now Sway Funding, Investigations, Health Policy
Progressives may soon have the best opportunity in decades to influence the direction of the Democratic Party.
Democrats Have Been Handed an Antiwar Mandate — and the Opportunity to Enact It
The Democratically controlled Congress must go further than just war powers resolutions, an ex-Biden official says.
AIPAC-Funded House Dem Loses to DSA-Backed Challenger in California
Angela Gonzales-Torres is one of at least six DSA-backed candidates to win election to Congress this week.
Angie Nixon Hints at Another Senate Run in 2028, After Being Heavily Outspent
Nixon, Democrats’ candidate for US Senate in Florida, didn’t receive any funding from the party’s Senate PACs.
Democrats Finally Have the Votes to Make the Electoral College Obsolete
“Blue wave” wins have produced enough Democratic state governments to pass the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact.
Jeffries Downplays Trump Accountability Push After Democrats’ Midterm Blowout
The potential Speaker of the House has brushed aside plans by Democrats to investigate the Trump administration.
Montana Votes Overwhelmingly to Ban Corporate Cash From Political Campaigns
Supporters have billed the initiative as a way to strike a blow against the Supreme Court’s 2010 Citizens United ruling.
Activists Hope Midterm Wins Set the Stage for Renewed Energy and Climate Policy
Environmental advocates point out voters are angry at Big Oil, which is making record profits while families struggle.
Democrat Flips Lindsey Graham’s Old Senate Seat in Historic Election Upset
Along with South Carolina, Democrats flipped Senate seats in Iowa, Texas, Maine, North Carolina, Ohio, and Kansas.
Pentagon Sued Over Hegseth’s New “Future of Warfare” Committee Led by Musk
The lawsuit comes as Democrats are eyeing impeachment for Hegseth if they win Congress.
Federal Agencies Use Internal List to Send Pro-Trump Email Blast Before Election
Experts said the emails likely violate federal law barring use of an official office for election activities.
30 States Are Electing Attorneys General That May Help Determine Abortion Access
They play key roles in both defending and eroding reproductive rights — and this power extends beyond their home states.
Federal Judge Denies Motion by xAI to Dismiss NAACP Lawsuit Against Data Center
The lawsuit alleges that the construction of an xAI data center in Mississippi is in violation of the Clean Air Act.
Mamdani Threatens Trump Admin With Legal Action Over ICE’s Use of Parking Lots
Agents’ use of city parking lots to stage raids amounted to “unlawful commandeering” of public property, he asserted.
Federal Government Is Targeting Officials Who Are Trying to Hold ICE Accountable
Since January, the House Judiciary Committee and Department of Justice have targeted 65 state and local officials.
Stevens Endorsed Rogers Right After He Touted His Support of Abortion Bans
Rogers once cosponsored a federal bill that would ban abortions from the point of conception.
El-Sayed Didn’t Fall for Anti-Trans “Gotcha” Moment in “60 Minutes” Interview
If he can win a highly contested seat, it will be a clear case that embracing anti-trans views is not required to win.
Raskin Urges Kushner to Recuse Himself From Negotiations Amid Book’s Allegations
Author Matthew Cole discusses the findings of his new book, Princes and Thieves, that prompted the move.
Voting Rights Experts Are Monitoring These 5 Issues as the Midterms Unfold
Courts have thwarted most of the administration’s plans to assert federal control, but Trump has kept up the pressure.
Federal Judge Shuts Down Trump’s Threats to Prosecute Election Officials
The threat is the latest of Trump's wide-ranging efforts to undermine democratic processes ahead of the midterms.
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