House Democrats fume in meeting that Schumer will "sh*t the bed" again on federal funding "There was anticipatory anger rooted in what went down in March," said one lawmaker. "Schumer was named explicitly." Axios · Sep 9, 2025
Jeffries taps top Trump resisters Swalwell, Crockett and Moskowitz for new Jan. 6 panel The picks signify Democrats' combative stance towards the Republican subcommittee. Axios · Sep 8, 2025
Democratic governors now using their executive powers to resist Trump and challenge his ‘dangerous imperial overreach’ Trump will be facing more than the Constitution in his bid to be president for the third time. We Got This Covered · Sep 4, 2025
It’s time for Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries to step down This fascist moment, this age of Trump, demands outspoken, unrelenting and fearless opposition. We all deserve better The Guardian - US · Sep 3, 2025
Nadler won’t seek reelection to Manhattan House seat - Roll Call Democratic Rep. Jerrold Nadler, the dean of the New York delegation and former chairman of the Judiciary Committee, is not seeking reelection. Roll Call · Sep 2, 2025
A Mamdani 2025 win could be costly: How the leftist win could shape the 2026 midterms Traditional Democrats have sought to distance themselves from Mamdani, including high-profile New York lawmakers who have yet to endorse the party’s NYC mayoral nominee The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2025
White House seeks to use Chicago-area military base for ‘sanctuary cities’ crackdown Naval Station Great Lakes said Trump administration asked for assistance in federal takeover of policing in US cities The Guardian - US · Aug 28, 2025
Illinois Democrats condemn Trump’s plans to send national guard to Chicago as ‘unconstitutional’ Pentagon sources have told news outlets of plans to send troops to the city, but no final decision has been announced The Guardian - US · Aug 25, 2025
First Thing: Trump ‘manufactured crisis’ to justify plan to send national guard to Chicago, leading Democrat says Pentagon official confirms plan as Hakeem Jeffries says president is ‘playing’ with Americans’ lives. Plus, the sorrow – and relief – of leaving Trump’s US for Europe The Guardian - UK · Aug 25, 2025
Trump news at a glance: Jeffries says president ‘playing games’ with American lives as national guard to be sent to Chicago House minority leader decries plan confirmed by Pentagon while Chicago mayor calls it ‘most flagrant violation of our constitution in the 21st century’ – key US politics stories from Sunday 24 August The Guardian - US · Aug 25, 2025
Trump has no basis to deploy troops to Chicago: Top Democratic US lawmaker Illinois Governor JB Pritzker also accuses Republican US president of pushing to ‘manufacture a crisis’ to abuse power. Al Jazeera · Aug 24, 2025
Trump ‘manufactured crisis’ to justify plan to send national guard to Chicago, leading Democrat says Pentagon official confirms plan as House minority leader Jeffries says president is ‘playing’ with Americans’ lives The Guardian - US · Aug 24, 2025
Hakeem Jeffries Says Noem Will Answer for 'Lack of Respect for Due Process' in Immigration Crackdown if Dems Win Back House House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem would face congressional scrutiny if Democrats retake control of the House of Representatives. Latin Times · Aug 19, 2025
‘The first hauled up to Congress’: Dems promise to bring the heat to Kristi Noem if they win midterms Kristi Noem needs to be ready. We Got This Covered · Aug 19, 2025
The Guardian - US · Aug 19, 2025 Jeffries: Noem will be ‘one of the first hauled up to Congress’ if Democrats win midterms US House minority leader outlines his concerns on the Bulwark Podcast about homeland security secretary
Latin Times · Aug 18, 2025 Arizona's Gallego Pushes Back Criticism of Mamdani By Dems: 'I Don't Know Why They're Attacking Him' House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, and Gov. Kathy Hochul have all withheld support of Mamdani so far
Roll Call · Aug 13, 2025 Trump willing to meet with Democrats before shutdown deadline - Roll Call Trump has not yet met with Democratic congressional leaders since he returned to the White House on Jan. 20.
The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2025 Bringing ‘a gun to a knife fight’ in Texas: Greg Abbott just gave Democrats the gut check they needed ANALYSIS: Democrats are finally starting to sound like they’ve rediscovered their leverage ... and maybe a willingness to use it over redistricting war, writes John Bowden
Roll Call · Aug 1, 2025 Are prices up or down? Parsing misleading claims by Trump and Democrats - Roll Call The success or failure of Trump’s economic policies on prices, including his tariff policy, are yet to be determined.
The Texas Tribune · Jul 31, 2025 Draft Texas congressional map pits Democratic incumbents against each other, spelling possible primary clashes Multiple Democratic members have been packed into blue districts in Austin, Dallas and Houston to make way for newly crafted Republican districts in those areas.
The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2025 With Biden gone, and faced with indescribable famine, the Democratic consensus on Israel and Gaza shifts NEWS ANALYSIS: A wave of key party condemnations makes it clear: a tide is finally shifting among DC Democrats as Israel starves Gaza, writes John Bowden
Al Jazeera · Jul 26, 2025 ‘Horrors upon horrors’: How US Congress responded to mass hunger in Gaza Many US Democrats call for aid to urgently enter Gaza, but few condemn Israel for its deadly blockade on the territory.
Latin Times · Jul 24, 2025 Another Top Democrat Warns Party Will Redistrict Blue States If Republicans Move Forward In Texas: 'All Is Fair In Love And War' New York Gov. Kathy Hochul became the latest Democrats to warn the party could also engage in redistricting if Republicans move forward with an initiative in Texas
Roll Call · Jul 24, 2025 ‘Epstein recess’: Trump, GOP leaders try to distract and delay as scandal simmers - Roll Call Both President Trump and congressional Republican leaders appear eager to run out the summer clock on the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.
International Business Times · Jul 18, 2025 US Congress Approves $9 Bn In Trump Cuts To Foreign Aid, Public Media US Republicans early Friday approved President Donald Trump's plan to cancel $9 billion in funding for foreign aid and public broadcasting, vowing it was just the start of broader efforts by Congress to slash the federal budget.