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Newsom, Shapiro and Other Democrats Whip Up the 2028 Book Buzz
A number of potential presidential candidates are releasing memoirs as the shadow primary heats up.
Exclusive | Top Democrat Launches Probe into “Spy Sheikh” Deal with Trump Company
More than a dozen Democrats have condemned the company’s decision to accept an investment by Abu Dhabi royal.
Justice Department released 3 million pages of Epstein files. What did we learn? : The NPR Politics Podcast
The Justice Department says it has released all of the relevant documents from its investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. We discuss what we have learned from the millions of pages of documents and whether Republicans or Democrats got what they were hoping for from the release.This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, political reporter Stephen Fowler, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.
Supreme Court allows California to use congressional districts that favor Democrats
No justices dissented from the brief order denying the appeal without explanation, as is common on the court's emergency docket.
Identity politics bites back in Texas Democratic Senate primary
Racial tensions over a podcaster’s allegations jeopardize the party’s chances in Texas.
Supreme Court lets California use new Democrat-friendly congressional map
The Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed California to use a new congressional map that will undermine President Donald Trump’s effort to keep control of the House of Representatives, marking a defeat for Republicans who claimed one of the new districts was redesigned based on race rather than politics.
Supreme Court, with no dissents, rejects GOP challenge to California's new election map
With newly drawn maps, California may elect five more Democrats to Congress while Texas elects five more Republicans.
Supreme Court allows new California congressional districts that favor Democrats
The Supreme Court has allowed California to use a new voter-approved congressional map that is favorable to Democrats in this year’s elections, rejecting a last-ditch plea from state Republicans and the Trump administration
Supreme Court Clears Way for California Voting Map
The state’s Republican Party had asked the justices to step in and block the new congressional maps, which give an advantage to Democrats, before the midterms.
Supreme Court allows California to use new congressional map, giving Democrats a boost
The map, which voters approved last year, could allow Democrats to gain up to five House seats in this year’s midterm elections.
Supreme Court lets California use congressional map that favors Dems
In a move that will make it harder for the GOP to keep control of Congress, the Supreme Court said the state can use a congressional map that favors Democrats.
In Spending Talks, Senators Clash Over Immigration Crackdown
Democrats’ push to rein in federal agents, and Republican opposition, reflect opposite views of whether the deportation drive should be bound by standard law enforcement rules.
Darren Soto raises less than most targeted Dems as Thomas Chalifoux closes 2025 with $2M
Is the Democrat feeling too comfortable?
Former Sitka lawmaker is 3rd Democrat to enter governor’s race
Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins is the 16th candidate to enter the Alaska governor’s race.
Lee H. Hamilton, a Foreign Policy Power in Congress, Dies at 94
A moderate Democrat from Indiana for 34 years, he led the House Foreign Affairs and Intelligence committees and helped investigate the Iran-contra scandal and the Sept. 11 attacks.
Whitney Fox backs Leela Gray to do what she couldn’t in CD 13
Despite seemingly long odds, CD 13 is among the top pickup opportunities for Democrats in Florida.
Maine GOP calls for tax cuts, not checks
Last week in her final State of the State Address, Mills, a Democrat running for the U.S. Senate, laid out what she called her “affordability agenda.” That includes $300 checks to about 725,000 Mainers who make less than $75,000 a year.
Delgado picks India Walton as running mate in governor's race
Walton ran for Buffalo mayor in 2021, winning the Democratic primary before falling short in the general election.
Firefighter, lawyer advance in pivotal Michigan Senate race
The field of candidates for a special election to decide whether Michigan Democrats keep their majority in the state Senate is set.
Philly's DA is back in fight mode — this time with Gov. Josh Shapiro
Larry Krasner's self-styled role as Trump counterweight has sometimes put him at odds with more moderate Democrats.
Why Democrats might struggle to achieve another midterm ‘blue wave’ in the US House
Eight years ago, Democrats flipped more than 40 seats with the help of dozens of veterans and candidates with service backgrounds motivated to run as a check on President Donald Trump.
Democrats launch aggressive campaign to win back infrequent voters
DNC’s Local Listeners initiative will target one million ‘infrequent’ voters in battleground districts
Spending package signed by Trump includes money to shore up WTC Health Program
A bipartisan deal was ushered by Rep. Andrew Garbarino in the House and Democrats Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand in the Senate.
CA Democrats blast spending plan without health insurance subsidies as Trump pushes alternative
The spending package approved this week keeps the federal government funded, but it does not address the expiration of key Affordable Care Act health care subsidies.
Democrats just handed RFK Jr. billions more than he asked for. It was a big risk.
Lawmakers rejected huge health cuts President Donald Trump requested. Kennedy’s diverting the funds to pet projects and red states.
Racial Debate Rattles Texas Democratic Primary for Senate
State Representative James Talarico used the word “mediocre” to describe a former House member who is Black. The controversy has repercussions for a key contest.
New Jersey special election will test the sway of Democrats' machine politics: From the Politics Desk
Plus, Democrats warn of a new precedent after House Republicans push the Clintons to testify.
House passes budget bill to end partial government shutdown
The measure funds most of the federal government through Sept. 30, while providing the Department of Homeland Security with short-term funding for two weeks. Lawmakers will return to negotiate potential changes for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement as Democrats demand more restrictions on its operations.
What a Democratic upset that sent ‘shockwaves’ through the Texas GOP could mean for November
Democrat Taylor Rehmet flipped a Texas Senate seat in deep-red Tarrant County over the weekend. Now, the surprising win is raising alarms for Republicans in Texas — and beyond — ahead of November's midterm elections.
Josh Shapiro to unveil plan for managing the data center boom in Pennsylvania
The Democratic governor and potential presidential candidate is among those wading into new AI-adjacent political issues confronting both parties.
Democrats unveil WA income tax on people earning over $1 million
Washington state Democrats unveiled a bill to tax residents earning over $1 million annually. Gov. Bob Ferguson has already pledged to sign it — with a condition.
Democrat Sara Rodriguez lays out public option plan for health care
Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez laid out her plan to implement a public health insurance option and a "health care bill of rights" if elected governor.
Have the politics of ICE flipped?
Immigration enforcement was supposed to be President Trump's winning issue. Instead, it's become the rare fight where Democrats are on offense.
Medicaid work rules advance through Senate Health Committee
Democrats and Republicans were divided on adding work requirements for Medicaid.
Texas Senate candidate James Talarico’s campaign roiled as he denies referring to ex-rival as ‘mediocre Black man’
With now just a month to go until Election Day, the Democratic primary for US Senate in Texas has become so fraught that a TikToker’s accusations have roiled the race and prompted a major endorsement in the backlash.
Texas Democrat who scored major upset in Trump country speaks to CNN
Maryland Moves to Give Democrats Extra House Seat, but Big Hurdles Remain
The state’s House of Delegates passed a new map that would be likely to eliminate Maryland’s lone remaining Republican seat in the U.S. House, but the State Senate may well block the measure.
Democrats' diverging shutdown approaches: From the Politics Desk
Plus, the 2020 election looms over a key race this year in Georgia.
Democratic victory in deep-red Texas district casts a pall over GOP plans to keep the House
Democrat Taylor Rehmet won a Texas state Senate district by 14 points after Trump carried it by 17 points in 2024. The state is a key battleground in the midterms.
Nursery industry chief navigates politics as 'friend accumulator'
As the Republican scion of Democrat parents, Jeff Stone is no stranger to political debate — nor to to reaching across the aisle.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker spends $5 million to boost his pick for Senate in his state
As early voting starts in the Democratic primary, the billionaire governor is spending big to help his lieutenant governor, Juliana Stratton, overcome a massive fundraising deficit.
Rep. James Talarico mixes faith, family story and Senate pitch in national TV appearance
The Democratic lawmaker defended his record and argued he can flip Texas Senate seat by building a broad coalition.
Deal to Reopen Government on Shaky Ground in the House
Some hard-line House Republicans have balked at the deal Senate Democrats struck with President Trump to fund the government, complicating its path to enactment.
Democratic rival Rodriguez criticizes Crowley over health care flap
Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez criticized Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley over the county's failure to renew a health benefits contract.
As Democrats Press Trump on ICE, Gallego and Pritzker Preview 2028 Pitches
Speaking at a party gathering in Nevada, the two politicians urged opposition to President Trump’s deportation agenda, while appearing to lay the groundwork for potential presidential runs.
Five Reasons Republicans Are Worried About This Texas State Senate Race
Democrats swung a deeply red district in a warning shot for Trump and Republicans.
Speaker Johnson must sell conservatives on funding deal Democrats pushed for — or risk lengthy government shutdown
House Speaker Mike Johnson is back in Washington this week with a tough ask for his fellow Republicans: accept a funding deal that Democrats pushed for or risk another painful, prolonged government shutdown.
After His Democratic Victory in Texas, a New Working-Class Star Rises
Taylor Rehmet, a machinist and union leader, pulled off a stunning State Senate win in Fort Worth and its suburbs. He is among several political outsiders seeking office.
Trump team has $400 million, and 5 other campaign money takeaways
The Democratic Party on the national level has a mere fraction of what Republicans have heading into the 2026 midterms. Big donors like Elon Musk are back, too.
Democrat Taylor Rehmet flips historically red Texas Senate District 9 seat
The candidates will run again in November to determine who will take the seat for the 2027 legislative session.
What Texas Democrats' Shocking Win Means for the 2026 Election
Taylor Rehmet’s victory over Leigh Wambsganss in a state Senate special election was low turnout, but the numbers send a message.
Fundraising hauls show RNC vastly outpacing Democrats ahead of midterm elections
The Republican National Committee vastly outpaced Democrats in 2025, according to year-end filings to the Federal Election Commission
President Trump endorses John E. Sununu in closely watched N.H. race for US Senate
John E. Sununu is competing with Scott Brown, a fellow former US senator, for the GOP nomination, while Chris Pappas leads in the Democratic primary to see who will succeed Jeanne Shaheen.
Why Democrats’ upset in a Texas state Senate race is a big deal
Even amid a series of panic-inspiring results for the GOP, a new outcome in Texas stands out.
GOP Sen. Ron Johnson pans Democrats’ proposed DHS reforms: They are ‘neutering our ability to enforce any immigration laws’
Wes Moore confronts the limits of his own power in a fight with Maryland Democrats
Wes Moore can barely describe how he’d feel if he falls short in his push to gerrymander another Democratic seat in his state and the US House of Representatives ends up staying Republican.
As Susan Collins awaits, a generational divide splits Maine Democrats in pivotal Senate race
Gov. Janet Mills was laying out her case against Sen. Susan Collins to several dozen supporters earlier this month when one attendee raised a question on the minds of many voters in Maine.
Pols & Politics: Teamsters endorse Moulton, Shortsleeve picks up support
Saying that Democratic Congressman Seth Moulton “has never wavered in his support for our members,” the Massachusetts Teamsters union announced it endorses his bid for U.S. Senate.
Oliver Bateman: Conor Lamb shares hard-won lessons about modern politics
In March 2018, Democrat Conor Lamb defeated Republican Rick Saccone by 627 votes in a special election for Pennsylvania’s 18th Congressional District,...
Democrat Taylor Rehmet flips a Texas state Senate seat Trump won by 17 points, CNN projects
Democrats notched another victory Saturday in special elections during President Donald Trump’s second term, flipping a seat in the Texas Senate that Trump won by 17 points in 2024.
Republican National Committee Enters 2026 With Nearly $100 Million Edge on D.N.C.
Democrats have struggled to raise money, as is often the case for the party out of power, but the depth of their financial hole against the Republican National Committee is noteworthy.
Democrats narrow GOP House majority as Menefee wins Texas special election
After Menefee is sworn in, Democrats will have 214 House seats. Republicans currently hold 218, giving House Speaker Mike Johnson a razor-thin majority.
Trump says federal government won’t step into protests in Democratic-led cities ‘until they ask us for help’
President Donald Trump said Saturday that he has instructed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem not to intervene in protests or unrest in Democratic-led cities unless local officials formally request assistance, amid criticism over heavy-handed immigration enforcement tactics used by the feds.
Trump says federal government won’t step into Democratic-led city protests ‘until they ask us for help’
President Donald Trump said Saturday that he has instructed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem not to intervene in protests or unrest in Democratic-led cities unless local officials formally request assistance, while vowing an aggressive federal response to protect government property.
House minority leader says Republicans can’t rely on Democrats to pass funding bill, raising fears of longer shutdown
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries told Speaker Mike Johnson on Saturday that Democrats won’t help Republicans pass a funding bill to reopen the government if they attempt to fast-track the measure Monday, according to two sources familiar with a call between the leaders.
Facing Immigration Backlash, Trump Called Schumer to Cut a Deal
The president and the top Senate Democrat, who are often at each other’s throats, agreed to try to keep the government open and to start talks on new limits on federal immigration agents.
‘Worst-case scenarios’: How Democratic election officials are preparing for potential Trump intrusion in the midterms
Democratic election officials are preparing for potential federal government intrusion in the midterms, as President Donald Trump’s appointees escalate their efforts to find evidence for his long-debunked election fraud claims.
New message from top Democrats: The U.S. Justice Department can't be trusted
Leading Democrats' remarks that the U.S. Department of Justice cannot be trusted hold stunning implications for American democracy, and followed a week of equally stunning actions by the department.
A US House special election in Texas will narrow the GOP majority even further
Voters on Saturday will select one of two Democrats in a runoff election to fill a vacant US House seat, further narrowing Speaker Mike Johnson’s already razor-thin Republican majority.
Louisiana’s members of Congress grapple with budget fallout from Minnesota protester killing
President Donald Trump worked out a short-term deal with Democrats. It’s not clear how it will go over in the House.
Democrats Menefee and Edwards compete for a House seat that will narrow GOP's slim majority
Democrats Christian Menefee and Amanda Edwards are competing for a vacant U.S. House seat from Houston
US government shuts down partially over homeland security funding
Democratic senators refuse to vote for bill authorizing continued DHS spending after killings of two US citizens
Senate passes government funding deal despite GOP backlash
President Donald Trump made a deal with Democrats to carve out Homeland Security funding and allow Congress to debate new restrictions on federal immigration raids across the country.
Senate Passes Deal to Fund Government and Negotiate ICE Limits
Democrats agreed to fund the Department of Homeland Security for two weeks while they negotiate with President Trump on restricting his immigration crackdown.
Shutdown nears as lawmakers brace for next round of ICE negotiations
Over the next two weeks, Democrats and Republicans will weigh competing demands on changes to Department of Homeland Security operations.
Epstein files release raises key question for Trump administration: From the Politics Desk
Plus, a Democratic divide in California with 2026 and 2028 campaign implications.
Some Republicans Lament the Spending Deal Trump Has Blessed
Hard-right Republicans have criticized an agreement they see as capitulating to Democrats on their party’s strongest issue: immigration.
Another government shutdown looms -- what you need to know : The NPR Politics Podcast
After immigration officials killed two people in Minneapolis this month, congressional Democrats demanded funding for immigration action be separated from other government funding. That's leading to a potential, partial, government shutdown. We unpack the latest from Capitol Hill.Then, why did the FBI raid Fulton County, Ga.'s election center this week, and what does it have to do with President Trump's continued false claims that the 2020 presidential election was stolen?And, we bid a fond farewell to one of our podcast stalwarts.This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, congressional reporter Sam Gringlas, immigration policy correspondent Ximena Bustillo, political reporter Stephen Fowler, senior political editor & correspondent Domenico Montanaro, and political correspondent Sarah McCammon.This podcast was produced and edited by Casey Morell & Bria Suggs.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.
Bill Maher Says Hollywood Hurting Democratic Party: “Just Shut the F*** Up”
The HBO host and comic is blaming the "woke" entertainment industry for election losses and chiming in on the local state of play in California and L.A.
Nevada's first-in-the-nation primary bid gets boost from political group Latino Victory
Nevada, New Hampshire and South Carolina are vying to be the first state to vote in the 2028 Democratic presidential primaries.
He’s a Democratic mayor in a red state. Is he worried Trump will target his city next?
US Senate scrambles to reach funding deal as partial shutdown deadline looms
Killings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good prompted Democrats to block passage of a measure funding DHS
Schumer says both parties ‘working to get it done’ as Senate GOP works to resolve funding holdup ahead of midnight deadline
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said as he entered the US Capitol on Friday that Democrats are pushing ahead on a funding deal to avert a prolonged government shutdown.
Science-based vaccine policy passes first hurdle in the state legislature
The proposal is Colorado Democrats’ response to the Trump administration’s vaccine changes.
How Trump's Tom Tiffany endorsement scrambles Wisconsin governor race
Tom Tiffany is now running alone in the Republican field for governor while seven Democrats battle it out. Here's how that changes the race.
Sean Hannity: Democrats’ anti-ICE outrage is pure political theater
Fox News host Sean Hannity dissects how Democrats’ anti-I.C.E. ‘outrage’ is detached from reality on ‘Hannity.’
California Democrats help lead counter-offensive against Trump immigration crackdown
Democrats seized on a growing sense, shared by some Republicans, that the campaign has gotten so out of hand that the political winds have shifted heavily in their favor.
Senate Democrats and White House strike deal to avert shutdown, continue ICE debate
The deal could be approved by the Senate as early as Thursday night, but would still need House approval before midnight Friday to avert another government shutdown.
Democrats, White House strike deal that would avert shutdown
The two sides agreed to separate homeland security funding from the rest of the legislation and fund it for two weeks while they debate Democratic demands for curbs on ICE.
Senate blocks federal funding bills as deadline to avert shutdown looms
The funding package failed 55 to 45, with a handful of Republicans joining Democrats to block the bills
Groups Back Larson Challenger, Calling for Generational Change
Three outside political groups are backing Luke Bronin in his primary challenge to Representative John Larson, the 77-year-old Connecticut Democrat.
Democrats Block Spending Package as D.H.S. Talks Continue
With about 36 hours to go before a shutdown deadline, the funding legislation stalled while Democrats sought a deal with President Trump to rein in his immigration crackdown.
Democratic Governors Promise Accountability After Alex Pretti Killing
The chin-out rhetoric of Democratic governors about holding Trump administration officials responsible for violence in their cities may be more political than practicable.
Santa Rosa council endorses downtown zone that would permit to-go alcohol consumption
Consuming a beer or wine bought from a nearby establishment would be allowed in two public areas Friday through Sunday, with details still to be worked out.
After assault on Ilhan Omar, Trump responds with another blame-the-victim conspiracy theory
President Donald Trump did it after the 2021 attack on the US Capitol. He did it after the 2022 attack on the husband of then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. He did it after the murder last month of filmmaker and Democratic activist Rob Reiner. And he did it again on Tuesday after an attack on another Democrat, Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota.
Democratic Sen. Klobuchar says she's running for Minnesota governor after Gov. Walz dropped out
Democratic U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar says she’s running for governor of Minnesota
Sen. Amy Klobuchar launches her bid for Minnesota governor
Sen. Amy Klobuchar launched a Democratic bid for governor on Thursday, pledging to unify her state and move beyond a deadly battle with the federal government over immigration.
Amy Klobuchar Announces Run for Minnesota Governor
The Democratic senator, who signaled her bid after Gov. Tim Walz said he wouldn’t run again, talked about moving past political divides in a video announcement.
Health Care Costs Tops the Public’s Economic Worries as the Runup to the Midterms Begins; Independent Voters Are More Likely to Trust Democrats than Republicans on the Issue
Heading into this midterm election year, the cost of health care tops the public’s economic anxieties and more than 4 in 10 voters say the issue will have a major impact on their vote, this KFF Health Tracking poll finds.