Elections
'Leaderless, Rudderless and Divided': Majority of Democrats are Pessimistic About Party's Future
A new AP-NORC poll showed that only about one-third of Democrats are optimistic about the party's future, a sharp drop from their views last summer.
Democrats Shift Focus Away From Immigration And To The Economy To Capitalize Trump's Plunge With Latinos
President Trump is seeing declining approval ratings among Latinos. Now, strategists and lawmakers are urging Democrats to court them through the economy rather than immigration
Dems Take Step to Oust Vice Chair David Hogg; He Says It Is Because the Controversy Over Primary Challengers
The Democratic National Committee is taking steps to oust vice chairs David Hogg and Malcolm Kenyatta after a complaint stated the party made a procedural error.
Biden Aides Reveal Top Members 'Hid' His Mental Decline From Rest of Staff
An upcoming book about the turmoil that engulfed the Democratic party during the 2024 presidential campaign details how top Biden staffers sought to hid his mental decline from the rest of the staff
Ruben Gallego Urges Democrats To Go Back To Being The 'Big Tent Party': 'Too Effing Safe All The Time'
Democratic Senator Ruben Gallego urged his party to go back to being the "big tent" party, saying it got "so pure" that it alienated many voters
Democrats Ordered to Ditch Biden-Era Immigration Narrative, Now Focusing on Reducing Border Crossings
Senate Democrats were told in a meeting about the need to abandon their narrative, focusing instead on lowering border crossings and increasing legal pathways to citizenship.
Ruben Gallego Rejects Considering Presidential Run Despite Pennsylvania Trip: 'That's a Land Mine'
Arizona Democratic Senator Ruben Gallego is set to headline a town hall Saturday, where he will encourage Pennsylvanians to focus on immediate matters, like Medicaid.
Latino Leaders Seek To Engage Voters And Increase Turnout: 'We're Missing On a Big Chunk Of Our Community'
The Hispanic Access Foundation hosted its 5th annual Latino Advocacy Week, seeking to raise awareness about the power of the group and untapped opportunities.
How The 'Anti-Trump Bump' is Shaping Politics at a Local and Global Stage
While conservatives have a trifecta in the federal government, the Trump administration is energizing liberals abroad who are building an anti-Trump movement.
Marjorie Taylor Greene Warns GOP Is On Track To 'Lose The Midterms' If Trump Doesn't Fulfill Promises To MAGA
GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene warned Republicans are going to lose next year's midterms if Trump doesn't "stick with the agenda"
Trump Confirms He Won't Run For a Third Term, Rebuking Allies: 'Not Something I'm Looking To Do'
President Donald Trump said he won't seek a third term in office, rebuking some of his allies: "There are many people selling the 2028 hat. But this is not something I'm looking to do."
Senate Republicans Urge Donors To Not Fund Ambitious Reps. as GOP Seeks To Retain Control of The House
The National Republican Senatorial Committee is urging donors to prevent House lawmakers from jumping into key Senate races in 2026, Axios report reveals.
Canadian Conservative Leader Loses Own Parliament Seat After Flip-Flopping On Embrace Of Trump
Canadian Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre failed to capture his own seat in Parliament as the party lost against the Liberals led by Mark Carney
Trump Says He's Not 'Looking' To Run For a Third Term In Office: 'It Would Be a Very Hard Thing'
President Donald Trump reportedly told The Atlantic that he's "not looking" to run for a third term in office despite teasing about the possibility
Younger Generations Are Ditching Both The Democratic And Republican Party As Polarization Keeps Rising: Poll
An increasing share of younger Americans say they have abandoned both the national Republican and Democratic parties as disapproval ratings rise.
Who Are The Front-Runners To Replace Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin As Senate's No. 2 Democrat
Long-time Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin announced his retirement Wednesday, setting off a once-in-a-decade leadership fight to fill his highly-coveted position.
Another Democratic Lawmaker Reportedly Plans To Retire As Generational Shift Intensifies
Rep. Jan Schakowsky has told colleagues she plans to retire at the end of her term rather than seek reelection, marking a new departure from a Democrat in Congress
DNC Vice Chair David Hogg's Plan to Primary Older Democrats Gets Backlash From Party: 'Very Counterproductive'
David Hogg, an emerging star in the Democratic party, discussed plans to challenge veteran Democrats in the 2026 elections. The initiative is not being well received.
Former Rockstar Announces Democratic Campaign To Challenge a Republican Rep. In California District
Musician Tim Myers announced he will challenge Ken Calvert in California's 41st District. His campaign seeks to allow Democrats to oust the longtime GOP lawmaker.
Steve Bannon Says He's Working On 'Five Or Six Different Alternatives' To Allow Trump To Run For a Third Term
Former White House strategist Steve Bannon continues to tout the possibility that Donald Trump will seek a third term in office despite the Constitution forbidding it
Republican Mayra Flores Looking To Unseat Texas Democrat Accused Of Corruption
Former Republican Rep. Mayra Flores will look to challenge Henry Cuellar in Texas' 28th district
Who Are The Young Democrats Challenging The Old Guard As The Party Determines Its Future
Democrats in their 20s and 30s across the country are launching primary bids ahead of the 2026 elections in hopes of ousting career politicians.
House Republicans Avoid Town Halls As Angry Voters Flock Meetings To Protest Trump Administration
Republican lawmakers will be stepping away from the spotlight during their two week recess from Congress, avoiding town halls and frustrated voters.
Disgraced New York Congressman George Santos Could Serve 7 Years in Prison For Lie Scheme
Prosecutors are seeking seven years in prison for former U.S. Rep. George Santos, whose tenure in Congress ended after his biography was revealed to be a lie.
House Republicans Already Worried About Retaining Their Majority As Ominous Signs Mount
Republicans' anxieties over retaining House control grew after Tuesday's special elections saw a major strengths for Democrats.
Ted Cruz Warns Trump Tariffs Could Lead To a 'Bloodbath' For Republicans In Midterm Elections
Ted Cruz warned that Trump's tariffs pose "enormous risks" to the U.S. economy and could be catastrophic for the GOP's electoral prospects next year
Democrats Are Hoping Elon Musk Continues Campaigning For Their Opponents As He Galvanizes Detractors
A loss for a sit in Wisconsin's Supreme Court left GOP members wondering if Musk's involvement was productive. For Democrats, it's key to energizing their base.
Democrats Maintain Majority on Wisconsin Supreme Court in Critical Election Victory
The race grabbed national headlines as President Donald Trump, Elon Musk and others threw their weight behind the candidates
Republican Candidate Appeals To Trump Connection As He Faces Unexpectedly Tough Battle In Florida's 6th District
State Sen. Randy Fine is vying to represent Florida's 6th District. He faces a tougher-than-expected race and some Republicans have expressed concern about the outcome
Trump Again Hinted at Running For a Third Term, But Could He Do It? Here's What Would Need To Happen
President Trump said over the weekend that he was "not joking" about trying to serve a third term. But that move is highly unlikely.