Tag: democrats
DNC chair says he’s tired of Democrats bringing ‘pencil to a knife fight’
Stephen Fowler MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin says President Trump is a “dictator-in-chief” whose agenda is “fascism dressed in a red tie” and his party must fight back against his policies. “Now look, folks, I’m sick and tired of this Democratic party bringing a pencil to a knife fight,” Martin said.…
Trump’s return to ‘law and order’ highlights a sore spot for Democrats: crime policy
Elena Moore When President Trump launched an effort to address crime in Washington, D.C., he argued that the source of the city’s problems was clear. “This dire public safety crisis stems directly from the abject failures of the city’s local leadership,” Trump said from the White House last week. “The Democrats are weak on crime.…
California Democrats unveil their new congressional map to counter Republicans
From By Laura Fitzgerald SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Democrats in California’s state legislature have released a proposal for a new congressional map that could give their party up to five new seats. It’s a major step forward for Gov. Gavin Newsom’s redistricting plans and the escalating race between the two major parties as they seek to…
What to know ahead of Trump-Putin summit. And, Texas Democrats could end boycott
By Brittney Melton here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. President Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin are expected to meet today in Alaska for a high-stakes summit in an effort to end Russia’s war with Ukraine. The meeting…
Texas Democrats block GOP redistricting plan by fleeing the state
By Liz Baker , Andrew Schneider The Texas House of Representatives is at a standstill after Democrats fled the state over the weekend to prevent a vote on a bill to redraw Texas’s congressional maps. The bill heavily favors Republicans with five new GOP-leaning districts, something President Trump has openly advocated for. Republicans control the…
Trump lands trade deal with EU. And, Pete Buttigieg on what’s next for Democrats
By Brittney Melton here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. President Trump announced yesterday that he struck a trade deal with the European Union after talks with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Scotland. Under the agreement,…
Will Trump’s megabill help Democrats win the House?
Domenico Montanaro Democrats feel that President Trump’s massive tax-and-spending bill is giving them an opening — and a message — ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The focus is Medicaid, which provides health insurance for tens of millions of lower-income and elderly Americans, and affordability. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, in an hours-long speech in…
House Democrats land in El Salvador to push for return of Kilmar Ábrego García
Four representatives join effort to challenge the Trump administration’s refusal to facilitate the immigrant’s release A delegation of four House Democrats has arrived in El Salvador to push for the release of Kilmar Ábrego García, part of a mission to challenge the Trump administration’s refusal to comply with a supreme court order to facilitate the…
Starting with Rep. Al Green, Democrats protest against Trump’s speech to Congress
By Elena Moore , Deirdre Walsh NPR is bringing you the latest from President Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress. For more updates, get our or listen to The NPR Politics Podcast. Texas Democratic Rep. Al Green was removed from the House chamber after heckling President Trump during his first address to a joint session of…
Senate Democrats call for answers on health communications freeze and funding delays
Carmel Wroth In a letter sent Wednesday night to Acting Secretary of Health and Human Services Dorothy Fink, a group of 34 Democratic senators called for the federal health agency to end its freeze on “external communications and funding.” “We write to express our deep concern over the Administration’s recent decision to freeze external communications…
Congress clears GOP-led immigration enforcement bill, with Democrats on board
By Ximena Bustillo , Deirdre Walsh President Donald Trump is getting his first immigration bill to sign, a measure that would make it easier for federal immigration officials to detain and deport those without legal status who are charged with crimes ranging from minor theft to assault on law enforcement. The bill, known as the…
In a bitter fight for the Minnesota Legislature, Democrats have threatened a walkout
By Dana Ferguson St. PAUL — The Minnesota Legislature is preparing for a turbulent opening on Tuesday with House Democrats threatening to walk out and the Senate set to come in with a temporary tie and no tiebreaker. A boycott would deprive the GOP of votes needed to take control of the House ahead of…