Scoop: Democrats are eyeing protests at Trump's State of the Union address "I want to find a way to resist, because he needs to know that this is not normal." Axios · Feb 12
US House backs bid to block Canada tariffs in rebuke of Trump Republicans join Democrats in objecting to national emergency US president declared to impose tariffs The Guardian - US · Feb 12
House Democrats try to shut down disruptions at Trump's State of the Union Jeffries told his members to either show "silent defiance" or boycott the speech. Axios · Feb 11
The Latest: Bondi will face questions before Congress over Epstein files Attorney General Pam Bondi will face questions from lawmakers over the Justice Department’s handling of files related to Jeffrey Epstein that have exposed sensitive private information about victims despite redaction efforts The Independent UK · Feb 11
Scoop: Dem House candidate Analilia Mejìa won't commit to voting for Hakeem Jeffries "I look forward to sharing my concerns," the New Jersey progressive told Axios. Axios · Feb 11
Despite impasse on CR, Thune pushes forward on DHS spending bill The battle over immigration enforcement has become a fight over whether to temporarily extend funding for the last fiscal 2026 spending bill. Roll Call · Feb 10
Federal prosecutors reportedly failed to secure indictments against six Democratic lawmakers over US military video – as it happened This live blog is now closed. The Guardian - US · Feb 10
DHS funding is set to expire in days. Will Democrats hold firm or just kick the can again? ANALYSIS: Democrats laid out a 10-point list of demands for ICE and DHS reforms. Will they hold this red line or back away again, asks John Bowden The Independent UK · Feb 9
White House, Democrats negotiate as shutdown deadline nears White House sends counterproposal to Senate Democrats as deadline to re-up Homeland Security spending approaches. Roll Call · Feb 9
Trump news at a glance: ‘This is going to be a free and fair election,’ says Hakeem Jeffries after Trump’s comments Jeffries says Democrats will stop Donald Trump from trying to steal this year’s midterm elections – key US politics stories from Sunday 8 February at a glance The Guardian - US · Feb 9
‘America’s elections are rigged, stolen’: Trump renews claims, warns US must fix system or lose country Former President Donald Trump is once again asserting that American elections are rigged, demanding sweeping reforms like mandatory photo ID and proof of citizenship to restore trust. He proposes limiting mail-in voting, framing these as crucial for the nation's survival. The Times of India · Feb 8
Democrats will stop Trump from trying to nationalize midterms, Jeffries says Top House Democrat says president’s suggestion for Republicans to ‘take over’ elections really means ‘steal it’ The Guardian - US · Feb 8
Top Democrat’s dire warning over Trump threat to ‘steal’ the midterm congressional elections Trump told podcaster Dan Bongino that feds should ‘take over the voting’ in as many as 15 jurisdictions run by Democrats The Independent UK · Feb 8
Trump news at a glance: Trump creates distance, but no apology, after promoting racist video of Obamas Democrats outraged and Republicans mostly silent after president shared racist video of former president and first lady The Guardian - US · Feb 7
Axios · Feb 6 House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries in new video: "F*** Donald Trump" Jeffries called on GOP leaders to "denounce this serial fraudster who's sitting at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue."
The Guardian - US · Feb 6 Pardoned January 6 rioter pleads guilty to threatening Hakeem Jeffries Christopher Moynihan pleads guilty to misdemeanor charge over threats last October to kill congressman
Axios · Feb 5 "Schumer needs to get the hell out": House Democrats fume over DHS funding talks "The main feeling among members is a lack of trust in his strength and ability to strike a hard bargain."
Axios · Feb 5 Dems outline 10 demands in letter to GOP leaders in ICE funding fight Demands include barring ICE agents from donning masks and requiring that they wear body cameras.
Roll Call · Feb 4 Democratic leaders pitch wish list ahead of DHS funding deadline Top Democrats in the House and Senate outlined their demands Wednesday for negotiations on full-year DHS funding ahead of a Feb. 13 deadline.
The Independent UK · Feb 3 ICE funding and surge across the nation set up Schumer for more shutdown pain ANALYSIS: Democrats want ICE reforms but many want steeper changes than party leaders are willing to demand right now, John Bowden writes
The Guardian - US · Feb 3 Trump signs $1.2tn funding bill, ending partial government shutdown Appropriations measure will let Democrats negotiate with White House and GOP leaders over mass deportation efforts
Salon · Feb 3 Democrats must take a moral stand on ICE Party leaders must decide whether to press their moral advantage or default to performative bipartisanship
Roll Call · Feb 3 White House, GOP leaders sway votes for rule on spending bill Top House Republicans are plowing forward with plans to vote Tuesday on a roughly $1.2 trillion spending package.
Euronews · Feb 3 Trump urges US House of Representatives to vote quickly to end partial government shutdown Trump has implored lawmakers to quicky end the partial government shutdown, promising to “work in good faith” on raised issues and concerns. The shutdown comes as Democratic lawmakers demand changes to immigration operations after the fatal shooting of two US citizens in Minneapolis in January.
The Times of India · Feb 3 Epstein case: Hillary and Bill Clinton to testify in House Bill and Hillary Clinton will testify before the house oversight committee regarding Jeffrey Epstein, averting criminal contempt charges. Attorneys confirmed their compliance, though final deposition dates are pending. Chairman James Comer insists on sworn testimony, rejecting alternative proposals. This development follows Republican efforts to compel their appearance, marking a significant…