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In leadership-defying move, Republican backs Democratic push to extend key Obamacare subsidies
GOP centrist Brian Fitzpatrick dramatically stepped up his public battle against Republican leadership this morning as he signed onto a Democratic effort to force a vote on extending soon-to-expire enhanced Obamacare subsidies.
Is Eileen Higgins’ Miami win a harbinger of shifting Democratic fortunes in 2026?
Here's what Democrats can learn from Miami’s mayoral election.
Analysts share their naughty and nice lists for Texas politics
In honor of the holiday season, Capital Tonight brought on Democratic and Republican analysts to share their naughty and nice lists in Texas politics.
Democratic socialists gain visibility in Detroit amid national movement
Detroit City Councilwoman Gabriela Santiago-Romero and Council member-elect Denzel McCampbell both identify as democratic socialists.
The issue that's animating a key slice of the Democratic base: From the Politics Desk
Plus, Trump's chief of staff in the spotlight.
Republicans need to 'stand up’ to leadership amid health care fight: Democratic Caucus chair
Democratic Caucus Chair Rep. Pete Aguilar (D-Calif.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the ongoing fight over health care legislation in Congress as millions of Americans are set to face skyrocketing premiums.
Polis-backed HOME Act aims to increase Colorado housing near transit, businesses
Gov. Jared Polis and Democratic House Speaker Pro Tempore Andrew Boesenecker on Tuesday unveiled proposed legislation aimed at reducing barriers to building affordable housing. The bill, known as the HOME Act, will enable the construction of more new homes near transit and local businesses. “Today’s announcement is a big step in Colorado’s nation-leading work to […]
How a Trump business deal with a crypto firm exposes potential conflicts of interest
Crypto.com was under siege — investigated by President Joe Biden's Democratic administration and told enforcement action was likely. Then Donald Trump won the 2024 election, and the company’s legal peril dissipated.
Rob Reiner was more than a Hollywood legend. He helped shape California politics
Rob Reiner may be best known for his Hollywood films, but he was also a Democratic political force in California.
Pentagon "escalating" its review of Sen. Mark Kelly over video urging defiance of illegal orders
The Pentagon says it is "escalating" a probe into Sen. Mark Kelly, one of six Democratic lawmakers who urged service members to "refuse illegal orders."
What does losing Harris Democratic Party endorsement mean for John Whitmire?
Harris County Democratic Party officials argue that today’s political climate will force them to be more outspoken in future races — even the nonpartisan ones.
Rob Reiner supported social justice causes, political issues
Rob Reiner, who famously played Archie Bunker's liberal son-in-law, went on to be an outspoken supporter of social causes and Democratic voices.
Irrelevant Hickenlooper draws a challenger
State Sen. Julie Gonzales should be ashamed of herself. Doesn’t Gonzales understand that U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper is entitled to the Democratic nomination for Senate? Doesn’t Gonzales know that, just like in 2020, Hickenlooper “needs his sleep” and cannot be bothered with some pesky, young state senator who actually knows why she is running? And […]
Ruben Gallego emerges as key Democratic figure in Latino voter outreach
U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego is emerging as a key figure for the Democratic Party as they aim to regain Latino support lost in 2024.
Harris County Democratic Party reprimands Houston Mayor John Whitmire, withholds future endorsement
A progressive group pushed through a measure to bar Whitmire from receiving the party’s endorsement. It came nearly eight months after he attended a fundraiser for a Republican congressman.
More redistricting bad news for Republicans: Texas may not net five GOP seats like they planned
The Republican plans to pick off five Democratic-held congressional seats in Texas once seemed like a sure thing. Not anymore.
Commentary: Is Newsom blazing a path to the White House? Running a fool's errand? Let's discuss
Times columnist and Newsom skeptic Mark Z. Barabak doubts the California governor's chances in 2028. Veteran Democratic strategist Garry South believes Newsom has a strong shot. The two hash it out.
Carman: Hickenlooper owes Colorado voters answers, not threats
The Democratic campaign machine is already mobilizing to crush Julie Gonzales’ bid to unseat Sen. Hickenlooper
Democratic former Sen. Doug Jones launches campaign for Alabama governor
Former U.S. Sen. Doug Jones has launched his campaign for Alabama governor.
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick is fundraising off of charges she stole $5M from FEMA
Democratic lawmaker fundraises off indictment, claiming political retaliation amid serious federal charges.
Carville: Crockett broke ‘first rule of politics’ with Senate campaign launch
Democratic strategist James Carville mapped out on Thursday what he sees are possible problems with Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s (D-Texas) announcement to run for Senate, saying she broke the R…
Democratic states sue Trump administration over new $100,000 fee for H-1B visas
A coalition of blue states is suing the Trump administration over its fee of $100,000 for H-1B Visas, several Democratic attorneys general announced on Friday.
Trump calls affordability a "hoax"; Democrats take note
In the first year of his second term, President Donald Trump has focused his attention on foreign policy and made numerous trips abroad – with an eye toward the Nobel Peace Prize. But as he discusses peace deals with foreign leaders, his ratings domestically have fallen. Critics say that he isn’t doing enough to ease American’s economic concerns. So, this week, Trump returned his attention stateside and kicked off his affordability tour in Pennsylvania, while simultaneously branding “affordability” as a democratic “hoax.” Today on the politics roundtable, we discuss why Trump’s tour signals the administration’s concerns about the politics of affordability, and how some Democrats could use this as a way to gain an edge during the 2026 midterms. Host Colby Itkowitz speaks with Dan Merica, the co-anchor of our politics newsletter, The Early Brief, and White House Bureau Chief Matt Viser.
Benin settles after failed coup attempt, but regional concerns remain
Loyalist troops aided by Nigeria's air force foiled putsch, but confidence in nation's democratic stability is shaken.
A controversial Democratic message makes a return: From the Politics Desk
Plus, Trump's political dilemma on the economy.
‘We have failed’: Murkowski, Sullivan call for compromise after Democratic proposal to extend health care subsidies stalls
Alaska’s U.S. Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan were among four Republicans who voted in favor of extending the tax credits.
Navy delivers report to Hegseth on potential punishment for Sen. Mark Kelly over ‘illegal orders’ video
The US Navy has submitted its recommendations on potential punishments for Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly over his participation in a video that reminded US troops they have a duty to refuse illegal orders, a Pentagon official told CNN on Thursday.
NJ senator declares war on Dem ‘machine,’ pledges primary battles against old-guard power brokers
Sen. Andy Kim, D-N.J., breaks with the Democratic Party establishment, citing corruption concerns after state Sen. James Beach allegedly dismissed a constituent at a hearing.
Trump administration live updates: U.S. Senate to vote on dueling health care bills; Indiana Senate to consider new maps
The Senate is expected to vote on a GOP health care proposal that aims to put money in health savings accounts, alongside a Democratic bill to extend expiring ACA tax credits.
Thirty Years of Onion Politics: Bosnia and Herzegovina on the 30th anniversary of the Dayton Peace Agreement
The Dayton Peace Agreement ended the Bosnian War, establishing the constitutional framework of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It achieved its immediate aim of ending direct violence, yet ended up creating a state apparatus that obstructs social equality and economic sovereignty. This Spotlight argues that the evaluation of its success must take two problems into account: the cementation of ethnic categories as foundational levels of governance and the resulting failure to address or transform war legacies; and the institutionalized international involvement undermining democratic self-determination.
The New WHO Pandemic Treaty and Global Health Governance: Incorporating Common but Differentiated Responsibilities into PABS - Georgetown Journal of International Affairs
On May 20, 2025, the World Health Assembly unanimously adopted the World Health Organization (WHO) Pandemic Agreement, an international treaty designed to strengthen pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response. The product of three years of arduous negotiations, the treaty marks a new era of global cooperation in public health. However, core aspects of the agreement remain unresolved—notably the Pathogen Access and Benefit-Sharing (PABS) System, which is intended to ensure equitable access to pandemic-related materials and benefits. To support the successful implementation of the WHO Pandemic Agreement, the principle of “common but differentiated responsibilities” should be formally incorporated into the negotiating agenda of the PABS annex. Introduction For the first time, an international treaty has enshrined the principle of “One Health,” the compelling idea that the health of animals, humans, and the environment all contribute to pandemic risks. SARS (2003), H1N1 (2009–10), Ebola (2014–16), and COVID-19 all emerged through zoonotic spillover from animal hosts—respectively, civets, hogs, and bats. Together, they underscore the need for a coordinated, cross-sectoral approach. The Pandemic Agreement responds to this call, requiring state parties to acknowledge the ecological interplay and commit to a comprehensive “One Health” strategy. Specifically, Article 5 charges governments to address “the drivers of pandemics and the emergence and re-emergence of infectious disease at the human-animal-environment interface,” including wild animal markets, deforestation, and antibiotic overuse. Yet the effectiveness of this “One Health” vision depends equally on the free flow of scientific information and data among countries and institutions. Just as environmental and animal health factors have been neglected in past global frameworks, so too has data sharing been marginalized, despite its centrality to timely detection and response. The Pandemic Agreement takes an important step by requiring governments to enhance data collection and cooperate with the World Health Organization (WHO). However, these provisions will remain aspirational without a robust Pathogen Access and Benefit-Sharing (PABS) annex. The PABS system will determine whether countries and researchers can rapidly exchange pathogen samples and genetic data while ensuring equitable access to resulting research and development, including diagnostics, therapeutics, and vaccines. Without such mechanisms, the treaty’s promise to operationalize “One Health” and strengthen global preparedness will risk becoming largely symbolic, echoing earlier failures to translate shared principles into coordinated action. Equity Concerns When the 2025 Health Assembly adopted the Pandemic Agreement, it left the difficult question of access to pathogens and the sharing of resulting benefits to be addressed in a separate agreement. Negotiations on this separate agreement, PABS, are now underway in Geneva. Yet governments remain divided over fundamental questions of equity between the countries that primarily contribute to the system and those that primarily draw from it—and consequently benefit. For example, wildlife in countries bordering the equator is likely to produce PABS materials, but companies in Europe are likely to use them to develop lucrative products. The most likely contributor countries are likely to be those biodiverse countries around the equator, such as Brazil, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Indonesia, where the number of human-mammalian viral host interactions is large. Conversely, countries most likely to benefit from this material are those with the technology, investors, and infrastructure to capitalize on genomic data, such as the United States, EU member states, and Japan. This imbalance reflects a broader pattern seen in prior international frameworks. Now, as in the past, the wealthiest countries in the world (a useful heuristic is membership of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)) disproportionately benefit from systems in which pathogens and genomic sequencing data are contributed to a common source. Under the International Agreement on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (the “Plant Treaty” or “Seed Treaty”) and the Pandemic Influenza Preparedness (PIP) Framework, companies from Europe and North America disproportionately withdraw biological samples and data for development into lucrative medical products. Their governments and companies have both statutory and contractual claims to the products that those companies correspondingly produce. PABS appears poised to follow the same pattern. The text calls for strong language on access to pathogens and associated data, but the corresponding benefits that should flow to poorer countries are couched in equivocal or non-binding language. Common but Differentiated Responsibilities To address these inequities, the principle of “common but differentiated responsibilities” should be formally incorporated into the negotiating agenda of the PABS annex. Common but differentiated responsibilities are often a feature of climate change negotiations. The basic principle is that, even though all countries should reduce carbon emissions, governments that became rich and powerful through massive carbon emissions (e.g., France, the United Kingdom, the United States) should have a greater obligation to address the resulting crises. Applied to PABS, it would require that governments hosting and supporting companies developing lucrative products carry greater obligations toward the cost of running the PABS system; share benefits or final medical products; and transfer technology to help countries worldwide develop their own capacities to innovate and manufacture vaccines during an emergency. For example, an annex could mandate that any company based in an OECD country that withdraws PABS material would be obligated to donate the resulting diagnostics, therapeutics, or vaccines to the WHO during a public health emergency or pandemic. Questions remain about how robust those donations would be, but the principle is that they should deliver highly significant lifesaving benefits to be equitably shared. Theoretically, this approach mirrors the PIP Framework, in which companies withdrawing influenza samples are required to pay half of the operating costs. In practice, however, the framework has fallen short. The PIP Framework Secretariat has struggled to secure payments from companies, with companies often disagreeing over how much is owed. Additionally, without another pandemic influenza to test the strength of the agreement during a public health emergency, corporate compliance with sharing mechanisms remains unknown. Even if these limitations did not characterize the PIP Framework, partially paying for operating expenses does not address the inequity in access to genetic data and pathogen samples that left less developed countries last in line for COVID-19 vaccines (and, before them, H1N1). Common but differentiated responsibilities would go further, addressing governments’ legitimate grievances regarding information sharing. It would make withdrawals of PABS material and resulting products more transparent, building trust across the board. Enforcement and Enduring Success A key implication of this approach is that the governing mechanism of the PABS must have real enforcement authority. The WHO Pandemic Agreement delegates its core governance responsibilities to a Conference of the Parties (COP)—a governing body composed of one representative from each participating government, similar to those established under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control. The proposed WHO Pandemic Agreement COP is charged with oversight functions but ultimately possesses no real authority to compel a government to take any action it does not wish to take. The text does not give the COP the ability to, for example, sanction a party that does not comply with either textual obligations or PABS provisions. In other words, there are no effective mechanisms in place to ensure compliance. Perhaps just as significant, establishing a meaningful enforcement mechanism within the PABS system would strengthen the WHO’s credibility and its ability to ensure compliance across global health governance. By setting a precedent for accountability, such a mechanism could enhance the organization’s authority not only within the Pandemic Agreement but also in enforcing the revised International Health Regulations and other frameworks for public health emergencies. Conclusion The PABS annex can—and should—be different. It should establish clear responsibilities for funding as well as for sharing the diagnostics, therapeutics, and vaccines that result from contributions to the system. The system, in turn, must include a dedicated body empowered to hold governments and the corporations they sponsor accountable for their responsibilities before, during, and after pandemics. Doing so would restore trust in the broader agreement, which was eroded as commitments were repeatedly diluted while parties scrambled to meet their own self-imposed deadlines during the Pandemic Agreement negotiations. A robust PABS Annex would cement a grand social bargain. Wealthier countries and their corporations would gain unimpeded access to scientific information essential for developing and manufacturing lifesaving medical products. As such, they would stand to gain considerable economic benefit. Yet that privilege must be matched with responsibility. The grand bargain must include not only the right to innovate, but also the duty to ensure that innovation serves all. As medical products are developed and produced through collective contributions, every person must have equal access. All human beings deserve an equitable chance to survive—to save their own life, the lives of their families, and the well-being of their communities. … Sam Halabi, JD, MPhil, is the Bette Jacobs Endowed Professor at Georgetown University’s School of Health and the Director of the Center for Transformational Health Law at Georgetown Law. He serves as the co-lead for the WHO’s Working Group on Regulatory Consideration on AI and Health’s training workstream. He earned his JD from Harvard, his MPhil from Oxford, and undergraduate degrees from Kansas State University. Lawrence Gostin, LLD (Hon.), JD, BA, is University Distinguished Professor and Founding Director and Timothy and Linda O’Neill Professor of the O’Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law. He is the author of Global Health Security: A Blueprint for the Future (Harvard University Press, 2021); Global Health Law (Harvard University Press, 2014); Public Health Law: Power, Duty, Restraint (University of California Press, 3rd ed., 2016); Public Health Law and Ethics: A Reader (University of California Press, 3rd ed., 2018); Law and the Health System (Foundation Press, 2014); Principles of Mental Health Law & Practice (Oxford University Press, 2010). He also directs the WHO Collaborating Center at Georgetown University. Image Credit: United States Mission Geneva, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Democrats target ‘vulnerable’ Republican senators ahead of high-stakes health care showdown
The Democratic National Committee launches ad campaign targeting four vulnerable Republican senators ahead of crucial Senate votes on ACA tax credits affecting 20 million Americans.
Democrats are doing nothing to control 'out of control' health care costs: Sen. Bill Cassidy
Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., contrasts the Republican and Democratic Party's plans for health care on 'America Reports.'
Andy Kim seeks to topple the Democratic machines in 2027
The New Jersey senator said he will be "stepping up" to take on elected officials who "fuel corrupt machine politics."
Brad Lander, a Mamdani ally, challenges Rep. Dan Goldman in Democratic primary with mayor-elect’s backing
New York City Comptroller Brad Lander launched his bid for New York’s 10th congressional district Wednesday, challenging Rep. Dan Goldman in what is expected to be a heated primary in one of the city’s most left-leaning districts.
In CNN interview, Govs. Spencer Cox of Utah and Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania condemn political violence
Republican Utah Gov. Spencer Cox and Democratic Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro condemned the rise of political violence during a joint interview with CNN’s Dana Bash, calling on politicians, including President Donald Trump, to help lower the temperature in the country.
Watch live: Schumer, Senate Dems give remarks on rising health care premiums
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) is holding a press conference Wednesday morning in support of extending health care subsidies under the Affordable Care Act as insurance premiums are s…
Watch live: House Democrats give remarks amid fight over ObamaCare subsidies
House Democratic leaders will speak with reporters Wednesday morning as the fight over health care premiums enters a critical stage. Affordable Care Act subsidies — tax credits that help make insur…
NYC Democrats Fight for Congressional Seat Showing Israel Divide
Dan Goldman is proud of his work taking on President Donald Trump — whether on immigration, Ukraine or the US Constitution. The Democratic congressman even led the first impeachment proceedings against Trump before winning election in 2022 to represent a wealthy, liberal New York City district.
2 Democrats, 2 strategies: Texas Senate race shows party split on Trump-focus in midterm elections
In Texas, Democratic candidates Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico have launched their Senate campaigns with contrasting strategies
'Civil war': Utah, PA governors call out political violence in bipartisan panel
Republican Governor of Utah Spencer Cox and Democratic Governor of Pennsylvania called on Americans to stop using violence against political opponents.
Govs. Spencer Cox and Josh Shapiro to discuss political violence in a bipartisan conversation
The Republican and Democratic governors will sit down Tuesday night with "Today" co-anchor Savannah Guthrie to talk about political extremism and the current state of politics.
Senate Republicans plan vote on a health care alternative as ACA funds look likely to expire
The Senate will vote this week on a GOP bill to put money in health savings accounts, as well as a Democratic bill to extend the expiring ACA subsidies. Both are expected to fail.
Bill Cassidy is ready to cut a deal on Obamacare
The top Republican on health care also said he wants a vote this week on a GOP alternative to a Democratic bill to extend expiring subsidies.
Barnes aims to raise $50M for governor campaign, says big money in politics is a concern
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mandela Barnes says he’s shooting to raise “closer to $50 million” for his campaign cycle, which would be a significant uptick from his 2022 bid for U.S. Senate.
Vulnerable Republicans sweat amid GOP divisions on health care
Swing-state Republican senators who are up for reelection are scrambling for political cover as the Senate prepares to vote on a Democratic bill to extend health insurance tax credits, even as the …
Democrats look for a breakthrough win in Miami mayoral election
It’s been nearly 30 years since there was Democratic mayor of Miami. On Tuesday, the party is showing confidence it can turn the tide.
Democratic firebrand Jasmine Crockett enters US Senate race in Texas
The Dallas-area lawmaker announced her U.S. Senate run Dec. 8. She's expected to face off in a competitive Democratic primary with James Talarico.
Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett announces run for U.S. Senate in Texas
Texas is critical to Democrats' long-shot hopes of reclaiming a Senate majority in next year's elections, and GOP incumbent John Cornyn is facing the toughest primary race of his 24-year Senate career.
Jasmine Crockett jumps into the Democratic primary for US Senate
The two-term congresswoman from Dallas will face off against state Rep. James Talarico in a primary battle to unseat Republican U.S. Sen. John Cornyn.
How much sense would a David Jolly-Gwen Graham ticket make for Governor?
The Democratic candidate says he’ll name his running mate before the August Primary.
Allred drops Senate bid in Texas, will instead run for redrawn House seat
The former Democratic congressman, who lost his 2024 Senate bid to Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), says a bruising Senate primary could threaten party unity.
Former Rep. Colin Allred ends Texas Senate campaign and runs for new House seat
Allred said in a statement that "a bruising Senate Democratic primary and runoff" would endanger the party's chances of winning the Senate race.
Democratic governors say the party's midterm strategy must focus on voters' pocketbook concerns
Democratic governors who met over the weekend in Arizona say the party must focus on affordability in next year's midterm elections.
Trump calls Democratic Rep. Cuellar 'disloyal' for not switching parties after pardon
Donald Trump is angry that Rep. Henry Cuellar is running again as a Democrat rather than switch parties after the president pardoned the Texas congressman and his wife in a federal bribery and conspiracy case.
Trump lashes out as latest Charlotte light rail stabbing reignites political fight
Trump and other Republicans were quick to criticize Democratic policies after a new stabbing happened less than four months after a fatal one made national headlines.
Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth on boat strikes: ‘Everything that they have done has been illegal’
Tim Walz alleges Trump's language attacking Somalis 'creates danger'
The Democratic governor of Minnesota once again knocked the president over his comments on Somali immigrants, calling the insults 'vile' and 'racist lies.'
Jasmine Crockett scrambles Democrats as she weighs a last-minute Texas Senate run
Jasmine Crockett has two cashier’s checks made out to use on Monday: one to submit if she files for reelection for her US House seat, the other to jump into the already competitive Texas Democratic primary for US Senate.
A way forward for making health insurance more affordable
After 43 days of a government shutdown, eight Democratic senators crossed the aisle and voted in favor of a Republican bill to extend the enhanced tax credits for the Affordable Care Act, which are…
Turning Point USA rally draws supporters of redistricting to Indiana Statehouse
As Democratic lawmakers tried unsuccessfully to stop the redistricting bill from advancing in the Indiana House, Hoosiers supporting the new map gathered in the south atrium of the Statehouse to
Whole Hog Politics: What Democrats can learn from Tennessee, Aftyn Behn and Rahm Emanuel
It seems unlikely that former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel could capture the Democratic presidential nomination in 2028. The guy who as Barack Obama’s first White House chief of staff had a gag namep…
City auditor accuses Providence council staffer of using taxpayer funds on politics
Taxpayers will cover the cost for a staffer to attend a Democratic Socialists of America Fund conference in New Orleans this weekend. The city’s law office defended the use of the funds.
Supreme Court hands Trump victory in fight over Texas congressional map
The decision marks the latest development in a battle between Republican and Democratic states that seek partisan advantage ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Schumer to force Senate GOP to vote on three-year extension of health insurance subsidies
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) announced Thursday that Democrats will force Republican senators to vote next week on a three-year extension of enhanced health insurance premium subsi…
Watch live: House Democrats target Trump over health care, affordability
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and the Democratic Steering and Policy Committee are holding a hearing Thursday morning on President Trump’s economic agenda: From rising health care pre…
Suspect arrested in January 2021 D.C. pipe bomb case
The bombs were planted outside the Republican and Democratic national party headquarters in Washington, D.C, on the eve of the January 6 siege on the Capitol.
FBI makes arrest in DC pipe bomber investigation
The FBI arrested a person Thursday who investigators believe planted pipe bombs near the Republican and Democratic National Committee headquarters the night before the 2021 US Capitol riot.
Why Trump and Democrats are speaking the same language on health care
President Donald Trump is pushing for an extension of soon-to-expire Obamacare subsidies – a key Democratic proposal that Republicans fought fiercely and that was the basis for the longest-ever government shutdown.
Why Trump and Democrats are speaking the same language on health care
President Donald Trump is pushing for an extension of soon-to-expire Obamacare subsidies – a key Democratic proposal that Republicans fought fiercely and that was the basis for the longest-ever government shutdown.
Waynesboro went blue this year. Changing demographics have changed the city’s politics.
The city voted Democratic for the first time in a governor’s race in 40 years. That realignment is being driven by an influx of new residents, many of them working in or around Charlottesvill…
The Tennessee 'waltz': Republicans and Democrats dance around special election results meaning
Tennessee special election results spark debate over 2026 midterms as Republicans maintain House seat despite heavy Democratic spending and efforts.
Frustrated GOP barrels toward key health insurance vote without a clear plan
Some Senate Republicans are expressing frustration that their conference hasn’t been able to unify behind a health care plan ahead of a vote next week on a Democratic proposal to extend health insu…
Mandela Barnes signals support for redrawing Wisconsin congressional maps
Democratic candidate for governor Mandela Barnes is signaling support for redrawing congressional boundaries in Wisconsin.
Is a blue wave headed for Trump, GOP? Tennessee sends 'warning signs'
Democratic party leaders are sounding increasingly optimistic about 2026, while Republicans are the ones expressing concerns of a midterm wipeout.
Trump says he will pardon Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar
Cuellar was charged last year with bribery, money laundering and conspiracy. His wife, Imelda, also will receive a pardon, according to Trump.
Trump says he’s pardoning Texas Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar
President Donald Trump announced Wednesday he is issuing a “full and unconditional” pardon to Texas Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife, Imelda, using a lengthy social media post to accuse the Biden administration of targeting political opponents, even within its own party.
Pittsburgh’s People of Year 2025
Whatever may be happening at the national level, progressives in Pittsburgh are undeterred. The local Democratic Party has shored up and built on its base. Prominent left-leaning candidates now hold office everywhere from the county to Congress. Following November’s blue wave election, high off-year turnout propelled even more local progressives into office. Among their number […]
Republican Matt Van Epps will win Tennessee special election, averting Democratic upset, CNN projects
Republican Matt Van Epps will win the special US House election for Tennessee’s 7th District, CNN’s Decision Desk projects, preventing an upset but emboldening Democrats as they were on track to over-perform in a normally deep-red district.
Republicans want a health care plan. They don’t know what will go in it.
House and Senate Republicans need to build consensus around a health care proposal by the end of next week if they want to compete with a Democratic plan.
Top Democratic senator on boat strike: I’m ‘very suspicious’ that administration is trying to ‘cover up what took place’
'Affordability is a con job by the Democrats': Trump tells Cabinet.
Trump promoted lower inflation and tariffs at a Cabinet meeting where he called Democratic complaints about 'affordability' a 'scam.'
GOP Iowa state Treasurer Roby Smith is running for reelection in 2026
Smith narrowly defeated longtime Democratic Treasurer Mike Fitzgerald in 2022, becoming the first Republican to hold the office in 40 years.
Tennessee special election stirs Democratic hopes and Republican fears of an upset
Tennessee’s 7th congressional district is usually an easy win for Republicans. But Tuesday’s special election gives Democrats hope for an upset as they test just how far their recently successful message of affordability can take them.
'Keep your mouth shut.' Mark Kelly hits back at Trump, Pentagon investigation
Mark Kelly alleged Donald Trump has “no regard for the rule of law" after the Pentagon announced investigation into the Democratic senator.
Does Congress see war crimes in Venezuela?
Amid reports Pete Hegseth ordered a second strike on a Venezuelan boat, NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Virginia Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine about how Congress is handling oversight of the Pentagon.
Schumer says three of his New York offices were targeted with bomb threats
Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer says three of his New York offices were targeted with emailed bomb threats from an email address alleging the “2020 election was rigged.”
Ebola outbreak in Congo declared over by health officials
An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is now over, Congolese health officials announced on Monday, after the country went 42 consecutive days without recording a new case.
Walz, Klobuchar hit back against Trump’s attacks on Minnesota
The Democratic governor of Minnesota called it a “badge of honor” to be the target of the president’s criticism.
Jersey City runoff tests Democratic machine politics vs. rebel progressives
An exiled former governor tries to make a comeback against a young liberal promising change. Sound familiar?
Tim Walz slams Donald Trump posts on Somali community, use of slur
The Democratic governor and 2024 vice presidential hopeful said the president is "not a good human being" for use of a slur and other comments.