Democrats
Here's the latest on the Democratic Party. President Joe Biden won the 2020 election against the Republican nominee, former President Donald Trump. It is one of the two major political parties in the United States, alongside the Republican Party. The current chairperson of the party is former Secretary of Labor in the Obama administration, Tom Perez.
UnitedHealthcare shooting sparks Democrats in Congress to push for reform
The crime prompted a wave of responses from Democratic lawmakers, with many advocating for significant health care reform.
Eric Adams wants to pursue "violent" criminals with Trump's border czar
While vowing to "protect the rights of immigrants," Adams said that he has the "same goal" as the incoming border czar.
Democrats have a problem much bigger than Donald Trump
Democrats' easiest path to 270 Electoral College votes likely won't be viable next decade if current populaton trends continue.
Joe Biden under pressure to take away Donald Trump's nuclear war power
"It is more important than ever to take the power to start a nuclear war out of the hands of a single individual," Democrats told Biden in a letter.
Fetterman on being first Dem to meet with Hegseth: "just doing my job"
Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman will meet with President-elect Donald Trump's choice to lead the Department of Defense, Pete Hegseth, on Thursday.
Donald Trump critic loses money after buying his stock
Representative Morgan McGarvey, a Democrat from Kentucky, disclosed several stock transactions earlier this week.
Democratic congressman bought Trump media stock day after election
Democratic Congressman Morgan McGarvey bought shares in Donald Trump's media stock the day after he won the 2024 presidential election.
Will Joe Biden pardon Hillary Clinton? Bill Clinton weighs in
Bill Clinton said he is ready to talk with Biden about issuing a preemptive pardon for his wife.
John Fetterman under fire as critics accuse him of sucking up to MAGA
One progressive commentator said the Pennsylvania senator is "dead to us."
Nancy Pelosi heckled for over a minute at event: "I'm used to this"
Nancy Pelosi said she is used to being interrupted by hecklers when she spoke about her new book, The Art of Power, at an event in New York In October.
Outgoing House Republican: "The less" Congress does, "the better"
Retiring House Representative Bob Good said in his farewell speech that "most of what we do here in Washington is bad."
Republicans Like Joe Biden Less Than Bashar-al-Assad
A new poll revealed that only 11 percent of Republicans view Biden favorably, compared to 14 percent who have a favorable view of Assad.
Manchin, Sinema deliver Democrats one last blow before leaving office
The pair of Democrat-turned-independents blocked Democrats from controlling the National Labor Relations Board through 2026.
John Fetterman joins Truth Social, calls for Trump pardon
"The Trump hush money and Hunter Biden cases were both bull****, and pardons are appropriate," Fetterman wrote.
Congress critics tell Blinken: Afghan withdrawal "lit the world on fire"
Republicans have criticized the withdrawal as a major failure of the Biden administration.
Only 2 in 10 Americans back Biden's Hunter pardon, poll finds
Despite the unpopularity surrounding his decision to pardon his son, President Biden's approval rating has not shifted meaningfully.
Disgraced ex-Rep. Anthony Weiner eyes political comeback
After a series of sexting scandals and a criminal conviction, the former House lawmaker recently filed paperwork to run for a seat on the New York City council.
The right is more willing to spread fake news, study says
"Republicans react to political polarization by putting out partisan misinformation," says one of the authors of a new study.
Texas judge switches party to become Republican in county Trump flipped
Webb County Judge Tano Tijerina announced he is leaving the Democratic Party, weeks after Trump won the county.
Democrats urge President Biden to protect legally present migrants
In a letter seen by Newsweek, the group said Biden needs to act now to stop vulnerable migrants and Dreamers from being removed by the Trump administration.
Phil Murphy signs NJ law shielding libraries from book censorship
The American Library Association reported over 4,200 works targeted for censorship in 2023.
What Lana Del Rey has said about Donald Trump
Singer Del Rey has sparked speculation over her political stance following a speech in Hollywood over the weekend.
Lana Del Rey's husband remarks spark debate
The singer spoke of being in an industry "where maybe your values or your morals don't quite match up with what's going on."
Trump's border czar issues warning to Democrats
Texas Senator Ted Cruz told Newsweek that Tom Homan will take the U.S.-Mexico border crisis "seriously" as he is a "serious man."
Democrat knocks Joe Biden's reported preemptive pardon idea: "Not a fan"
Senator Amy Klobuchar said Sunday that she is "very concerned" about the president possibly issuing preemptive pardons.
Donald Trump's Jan. 6 "jail" warning sparks alarm from critics
Trump's latest remarks were met with immediate ire on social media and on television from some of his critics.
CNN host confronts Democrat on Joe Biden's Hunter pardon: "Any concerns?"
Senator Dick Durbin defended the president's decision to pardon his son Hunter, calling it a "labor of love...from a loving father."
Donald Trump's message to Americans who didn't vote for him
Ahead of his second presidency, Trump said that he wants "to treat everybody the same" and "treat them well."
Donald Trump reveals key issue where he wants to work with Democrats
In his first sprawling interview since his election win, Trump said he wants DACA recipients to be able to stay in the country.
Supreme Court term limits? Senators push for constitutional change
Bipartisan push for Supreme Court term limits gains momentum as poll shows majority support across party lines.
