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Democrats' crisis of the future: The biggest states that back them are shrinking
California, Illinois and New York are shrinking. As the U.S. population shifts to the South, political power is seeping from ...
These Two Democrats Voted to Ban Transgender Athletes in Women's Sports
Two House Democrats on Tuesday voted in support of legislation that would bar transgender girls from participating in girls' ...
Resist or Coexist? Democrats Rethink Their Approach to Trump and G.O.P.
Elected officials across the party are engaging in a balancing act, signaling they have heard voters’ demands for change ...
Fetterman was elected to challenge convention. Now, he's challenging his fellow Democrats
When Democrat John Fetterman got elected to Pennsylvania's U.S. Senate seat, many backers hoped he'd challenge convention and ...
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Democrats introduce bills to provide feds 4.3% average pay raise in 2026, standardize retiree COLAs
Lawmakers have reintroduced annual bills aimed at setting a marker for the upcoming federal pay raise debate and to end ...
Republican Sheriff Issues Warning to Democrats Opposed to Mass Deportations
Chuck Jenkins, a Republican sheriff in Maryland, told Newsweek deportation "resistance" could cause difficulties.
As Biden exits the stage, Democrats are uncharacteristically quiet
After three years of touting their historic record together, congressional Democrats have fallen silent on Joe Biden’s legacy ...
Democrats boycott first day of Minnesota House session but GOP votes to appoint speaker anyway
House Democrats have boycotted the opening day of Minnesota’s 2025 legislative session in an effort to stop Republicans from ...
Some Texas Democrats in Congress plan to skip Donald Trump’s inauguration
Some Texas Democrats in Congress plan to skip President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, while Republicans are ready to ...