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AOC's 2028 decision: Run for president or Senate

Ocasio-Cortez's 2028 decision could shake up the presidential race or the Senate's leadership.

Axios · Sep 19, 2025

US Senate approves 48 Trump nominees in a single vote

Mass approval of nominees follows rules change that make it easier to approve lower-level Trump nominations.

Al Jazeera · Sep 19, 2025

Chuck Schumer Unveils 'Real Plan' To Stop Government Shutdown: 'Democrats Want To Meet The American People's Needs'

On Wednesday, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) unveiled a legislative plan aimed at funding the government and shielding millions of Americans from rising healthcare costs, warning that Republican inaction could trigger a government shutdown.

Benzinga · Sep 18, 2025

Democrats declare GOP funding plan a no-go

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said in a joint statement said the GOP plan "fails to meet the needs of the American people."

Axios · Sep 16, 2025

Why have top Democratic leaders failed to endorse rising star Zohran Mamdani?

New York’s Governor Kathy Hochul has finally lent the city’s mayoral nominee her support – but the party’s top congressional leaders, both New Yorkers, have not

The Guardian - US · Sep 16, 2025

‘Maybe we can figure it out over the barbecue’: Democrats split on shutdown threat as centrists fear ‘falling into GOP trap’

Warnock thinks barbecue might solve what political negotiations couldn't.

We Got This Covered · Sep 15, 2025

Chuck Schumer Says Putin Is Testing Trump In Poland And Romania: President's 'Weakness' Will Hurt The United States Badly

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said Sunday that Vladimir Putin is "repeatedly testing" President Donald Trump after Romania reported a Russian drone incursion in its airspace, the second such breach of NATO territory in less than a week.

Benzinga · Sep 15, 2025

Bernie Sanders Says Trump's Cuts To Obamacare Must Be Axed Or Else Premiums Will Rise By 75%: 'No One Can Afford That'

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) said on Sunday that Congress should reverse what he called "Trump's cuts to the Affordable Care Act," warning that premiums could spike by roughly three-quarters for millions if enhanced federal subsidies lapse at year's end.

Benzinga · Sep 15, 2025

Kathy Hochul backs Zohran Mamdani in race for New York City mayor

New York governor endorses democratic socialist whose platform includes tax hikes for the wealthiest New Yorkers

The Guardian - US · Sep 15, 2025

Government shutdown draws near as Democrats push for healthcare funding

Top Senate Republican says Democrats see shutdown as ‘politically advantageous’ as 30 September deadline looms

The Guardian - US · Sep 12, 2025