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Democrats Plan to Counter Trump’s Speech to Congress With Rally
The House Democratic leader has asked rank-and-file members to sit quietly at the speech or skip it altogether, wary of creating a distraction.
AIPAC accused of covert campaigning as Democratic support falters
Democrats in Illinois have accused the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, the powerful pro-Israel organization, of meddling in competitive primary races.
Opinion | Democrats Win in Texas With Candidates Like Taylor Rehmet
A shock Democratic victory in a Texas special election shows what the party needs to do to win more there — and many other places, too.
How the Rev. Jesse Jackson transformed American politics : Consider This from NPR
The Rev. Jesse Jackson died this week at the age of 84. The civil rights leader, minister, and protege of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. helped shape the modern Democratic Party.Abby Phillip is an anchor at CNN and the author of A Dream Deferred: Jesse Jackson and the Fight for Black Political Power. She says Jackson’s impact on politics can be traced back to his 1984 and 1988 failed presidential bids.The top of this episode features additional reporting from NPR's Cheryl Corley.This episode was produced by Erika Ryan and Connor Donevan with audio engineering by Hannah Gluvna and Ted Mebane. It was edited by John Ketchum. Our executive producer is Sami Yenigun.
Jesse Jackson made a powerful impact on politics
"He made me possible through the work that he did all of those decades ago," Democratic Georgia Sen. Raphael Warnock said Tuesday
‘He gave me my wings’: Jesse Jackson opened doors for Black women in politics
Jackson, who died Tuesday, worked to diversify the electorate and brought Black women into Democratic politics who ascended to positions of power.
Stephen Colbert says CBS pulled candidate interview ahead of early voting in Texas
Late-night host Stephen Colbert said his interview with Democratic Texas Senate candidate James Talarico was pulled from Monday night's broadcast over network fears it would violate regulatory guidance from the Trump administration on giving equal time to political candidates.
Jackson’s ‘Keep Hope Alive’ Speech in 1988 Was a Call for Social Justice and Unity
Jesse Jackson didn’t win the Democratic nomination for president that year, but his address at the party’s convention moved some delegates to tears.
Political world mourns Jesse Jackson
The political sphere mourned the loss of the Rev. Jesse Jackson on Tuesday with an outpouring of support for his legacy as a world-renowned civil rights activist and Democratic strategist. Jackson …
The Jesse Jackson Speech That Helped Redefine the Democratic Party’s Base
In his 1984 speech at the Democratic National Convention in San Francisco, Mr. Jackson argued for a more diverse coalition for the party.
Texas Needs a Boring Senate Race. In Fact, We All Do
Why can’t the Texas Senate race be between John Cornyn, the Republican incumbent, versus James Talarico, a Democratic state representative? Because that would be too sane for the times we’re living in.
Democrats propose New Hampshire abortion and reproductive health shield law
A group of Democratic state lawmakers are attempting to enact an abortion shield law in New Hampshire in an effort to protect those seeking reproductive health care in the state from out-of-state restrictions.
How Jesse Jackson reshaped US politics
The civil rights leader, who died at 84, became the first major Black candidate for US president in 1984 and 1988. His groundbreaking bids expanded the Democratic electorate, built the Rainbow Coalition and laid political groundwork for future candidates, including Barack Obama.
How Maryland Democrats are thwarting Wes Moore’s political ambitions
"The operations of his political tentacles are weak," says one Democratic strategist. "His inside political network is weak.”
WA lawmakers want to restrict ICE access to schools, health facilities
A Democratic-backed bill in Washington would require judicial warrants or court orders for ICE to get into schools, day cares and emergency rooms.
Could a crowded Democratic field let Republicans sweep California’s nonpartisan primary for Governor?
Divisive crosscurrents in Crockett-Talarico Senate showdown threaten Democratic unity
Meantime, Republicans have been locked in a bruising Senate fight for months, with little sign of a truce.
Divisive crosscurrents in Crockett-Talarico Senate showdown threaten Democratic unity
Divisive online chatter in the Democratic Senate race between U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett and state Rep. James Talarico could divide the party ahead of...
Analysis: Trump’s damage is done. Democrats – and Europe – are struggling to define what’s next
Democratic presidential hopefuls descended on the Munich Security Conference over the weekend as they might normally flood Des Moines, Iowa, or Manchester, New Hampshire. They found a Europe that’s all but ignoring them – and assuming leaders like Donald Trump will define the future.
Read James Talarico's Democratic platforms for Texas U.S. Senator
Read James Talarico's Democratic candidate questionnaire for the U.S. Senate race in Texas.
Former Miami-Dade Democratic Party official arrested on drug possession charges at port
Ricardo 'Ricky' Junquera was one of nine people arrested Feb. 1 as they were about to depart on a cruise ship.
CA Politics 360 Full Episode | Proposed Voter ID ballot initiative, CA Democratic Party convention
There’s a proposed ballot initiative that would require voters to show their ID at the polls and for election officials to verify citizenship.
Politics Unplugged (Full Episode) February 15, 2026
This week on Politics Unplugged, former state GOP boss Gina Swoboda announces she is leaving the congressional race in CD1 to run for Secretary of State. Then, Republican consultant Marcus Dell’Artino and former Democratic lawmaker Reginald Bolding discuss Karrin Taylor Robson pulling the plug on her run for governor and Senator Mark Kelly winning his legal fights against Pete Hegseth.
Illinois Quick Hits: Bills filed to create small business accounts
(The Center Square) – Democratic state Sen. Doris Turner, D-Springfield, and Republican state Rep Amy Elik, R-Alton, have filed legislation to create small business asset purchase accounts.
Column | Republicans see a big opportunity in crowded Democratic primaries
In several states and swing districts, House Democrats have nomination contests that could prove harmful.
Democratic contenders look to boost political profiles in Munich
Fox News senior foreign affairs correspondent Greg Palkot explores the American foreign policy voices at the Munich Security Conference on ‘Special Report.’
Judge temporarily blocks HHS from rescinding public health grants in 4 Democratic-led states
President Donald Trump’s administration cannot rescind $600 million in public health grants allocated to four Democratic-led states, for now, a federal judge in Illinois ruled Thursday.
Judge blocks planned Trump administration health cuts to Democratic states
The Trump administration cannot proceed with plans to rescind $602 million in public health grants from four Democratic-led states, a federal judge in Illinois ruled Thursday. U.S. District Judge M…
Congress Jets Off as D.H.S. Shuts Down
Despite a deadlock over funding for the agency, lawmakers left town and left Democratic and White House negotiators to try to work out a deal in their absence.
Judge blocks Trump admin from rescinding health grants to Democratic-led states
The ruling temporarily blocks the Trump Administration from cutting $600 million in public health grants that had already been allocated to four Democratic-led states.
Judge temporarily blocks Trump officials from rescinding health grants to some Democratic-led states
President Donald Trump’s administration cannot rescind $600 million in public health grants allocated to four Democratic-led states, for now, a federal judge in Illinois ruled Thursday. California…
Judge temporarily blocks Trump officials from rescinding health grants to some Democratic-led states
A federal judge has ruled that President Donald Trump’s administration cannot pull back $600 million in public health grants allocated to four Democratic-led states, for now.
Federal Judge Blocks Trump Plan to Cut $600 Million in Health Funds
It is the latest court ruling staving off deep cuts to social services that Democratic-led states say are politically motivated and would harm hundreds of thousands of people.
Federal Judge Blocks Trump Plan to Cut $600 Million in Health Funds
It is the latest court ruling staving off deep cuts to social services that Democratic-led states say are politically motivated and would harm hundreds of thousands of people.
Democratic-led states sue to stop Trump from withholding $600M in health grants
Federal judge stops Trump plans to cut public health funding to Colorado, other Democratic-led states
The federal government had planned to cut grants that funded HIV prevention work and sexually transmitted disease surveillance in Colorado
Health care access a top complaint among troops, top enlisted leaders tell lawmakers
A Democratic senator also questioned whether the services are doing everything they can to increase child care slots.
Health care access a top complaint among troops, top enlisted leaders tell lawmakers
A Democratic senator also questioned whether the services are doing everything they can to increase child care slots.
Democratic-led states sue Trump administration over health funding cuts
Four Democratic-led states that were targeted by over $600 million in Trump administration funding rescissions are suing to have their public health grants restored. Last week, the White House Offi…
Property tax politics play out in the Cook County assessor's race
The Democratic primary is expected to be a tight race.
Ohio Democratic governor candidate Amy Acton makes pitch for addressing health care costs
At a press conference Tuesday, Ohio Democratic governor candidate Dr. Amy Acton said she’ll bring a whole-of-government approach to dealing with rising health care costs if she’s elected.
Four states sue Trump administration over cuts to public health funding
Four Democratic-led states filed a lawsuit on Wednesday that seeks to block the Trump administration from terminating $600 million in public health funding.
Four States Sue Trump Administration Over Cuts to Public Health Funding
By Jan Wolfe Feb 11 (Reuters) - Four Democratic-led states filed a lawsuit on Wednesday that seeks to block the Trump administration from terminating $600 million in public health funding. In a complaint filed in federal court in Chicago, the states — California, Colorado, Illinois, and ...
Governors association says all members now invited to White House meeting as Trump defends exclusion of Moore and Polis
The National Governors Association said Wednesday that a traditionally bipartisan meeting at the White House next week is back on after invitations were extended to all of its members, even as President Donald Trump continued to rage against two of the nation’s Democratic governors and the organization’s co-chair, GOP Gov. Kevin Stitt.
Trump says all Democratic governors except Wes Moore and Jared Polis are invited to White House meeting
Trump attacked Oklahoma Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt amid confusion over a typically bipartisan National Governors Association event in Washington.
Democratic Hopefuls in Michigan’s Senate Race Jostle for Union Support
Can Democrats win back working-class voters? These candidates are trying.
6 years after political comeback, Biden faces cold shoulder from fellow Democrats
Biden's political influence wanes as Democratic candidates distance themselves from the former president ahead of 2024 races, marking a stark shift.
Trump administration withholding public health funding for Illinois and other Democratic-led states
Tillis pans 'political lawfare' after grand jury declines to indict Democratic lawmakers
The two-term senator has been a thorn in the president’s side even before he declared he wouldn’t seek reelection last June.
Annual governors' gathering with White House unraveling after Trump excludes Democrats
An annual meeting of the nation's governors that has long served as a rare bipartisan gathering is unraveling after President Donald Trump excluded Democratic governors from White House events.
Grand jury fails to indict Democratic lawmakers who urged service members to disobey illegal Trump orders
A federal grand jury on Tuesday declined to indict Democratic lawmakers who posted a video urging service members and intelligence officials to disobey any illegal orders from the Trump administration, according to two people familiar with the matter.
Trump administration fails to secure indictment in connection with Democrats involved in 'illegal orders' video
President Donald Trump had accused six Democratic lawmakers of "seditious behavior" after they urged members of the military and intelligence communities to refuse unlawful orders.
Pritzker joins chorus of Dem governors boycotting White House dinner after snub ignites 'chaos'
Democratic governors blasted President Trump over disinviting two of their colleagues to a traditionally bipartisan event, leading to a growing chorus of them vowing not to attend
Trump admin. plans to rescind $600M in public health funds from 4 Dem states, including IL
The Trump administration plans to rescind $600 million in public health funds from four Democratic-led states, including Illinois.
Malinowski concedes to Mejia in Democratic special election primary in New Jersey
Mejia would face Republican Joe Hathaway in the special general election on April 16. The district covers parts of Essex, Morris, and Passaic counties.
Susan Collins Runs for Re-election, in One of 2026’s Top Senate Fights
The Maine Republican is one of her party’s most vulnerable senators, and her seat is crucial to Democratic hopes of retaking control of the chamber.
Trump administration to cut public health funding for Colorado
The Trump administration will cut $600 million in public health funds for four Democratic-led states, including Colorado.
Young Americans express deep dissatisfaction with how the political system works
Johns Hopkins research examining generational divides in democratic institutions finds younger respondents have the least amount of trust in political parties and elected officials to reflect their views
US to cut $600 million in public health grants to Democratic-led states, Bloomberg News reports
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is expected to cut about $600 million in public health grants to California, Minnesota, Illinois and Colorado because they do not align with the White House's priorities, Bloomberg News reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter.
Dem lawmaker slams Ilhan Omar probe as 'playing politics'
Fox News chief congressional correspondent Chad Pergram has the latest on the probe into Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar's personal wealth on 'The Faulkner Focus.'
Platforms, Politics, and the Crisis of Democracy: Connective Action and the Rise of Illiberalism -
Platforms, Politics, and the Crisis of Democracy: Connective Action and the Rise of Illiberalism By W. Lance Bennett, University of Washington, and Steven Livingston, George Washington University Democratic backsliding, the slow erosion of institutions, processes, [...]
Japan's Takaichi to pursue conservative agenda after election landslide
Japan's first female Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, brought the ruling Liberal Democratic Party its biggest-ever electoral victory, fueling her ambitions to pursue to a political agenda which she says could "split public opinion."
Wright blames New York politics for slowing gas project
The Energy secretary said the Constitution pipeline needs to get built, and he predicted that New York’s Democratic governor won’t stop it.
Lawmaker Lori Wilson on her "mileage tax" study, effort to keep some High-Speed Rail records secret
Democratic California Assemblywoman Lori Wilson is carrying two controversial proposals as the leader of the Assembly's Transportation Committee this year involving a study of a possible mileage tax and shielding some records around the state's embattled High-Speed Rail project.
‘It does not make any sense to me,’ Gov. Moore on Democratic resistance to redrawing Maryland’s Congressional maps
Why U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet won’t be governor of Colorado
I suggest we get used to saying the words, “Governor Weiser.” The election for Colorado’s next governor does not take place in November. It’s in fewer than five months, on June 30. That’s the state’s primary election. Whoever wins the Democratic primary is the next governor (with all apologies to the seeming 328 Republicans running […]
Does a shocking election result in Texas mean anything in Florida politics?
In the suburbs of Fort Worth, Texas, on Jan. 31, a Democratic candidate named Taylor Rehmet won a special election for a state Senate district by 14 points. It was the same district Donald Trump won by 17 points in 2024 — a 31 point swing, the largest over-performance in a competitive special election since […]
Health costs are fueling voter stress and powering Democratic campaigns
Many Democrats are staying focused on health care, an issue that was once a political liability but has become foundational for the party in recent elections.
Health costs are fueling voter stress and powering Democratic campaigns
Health costs are fueling voter stress and powering Democratic campaigns
Health costs are fueling voter stress and powering Democratic campaigns
COLLEGE PARK, Ga. — President Donald Trump's second term has presented an array of opportunities for political opponents, from immigration crackdowns...
Health costs are fueling voter stress and powering Democratic campaigns
Democrats are focusing on health care in the November elections and making it a key issue
Health costs are fueling voter stress and powering Democratic campaigns
Republicans have cut Medicaid through new work requirements and they’ve declined to extend COVID-era subsidies.
Health costs are fueling voter stress and powering Democratic campaigns
Democrats are focusing on health care in the November elections and making it a key issue.
AIPAC allies picked a candidate to target in New Jersey. They may have boosted a stronger critic of Israel
During a forum last month, Analilia Mejia was the only person running in the Democratic primary for New Jersey’s 11th District who raised her hand when asked if she agreed with human rights groups that say Israel has committed a genocide in Gaza, a charge the Israeli government rejects.
Health costs are fueling voter stress and powering Democratic campaigns
By ALI SWENSON and JEFF AMY ATLANTA (AP) — President Donald Trump’s second term has presented an array of opportunities for political opponents, from immigration crackdowns and lingerin…
Democratic governors disinvited from traditionally bipartisan White House gatherings
Every year, the nation’s governors convene in Washington, DC, for a friendly winter confab that includes a working meeting at the White House and a black-tie dinner hosted by the president.
How a pro-Israel super PAC made a losing bet to open Democratic primary season
United Democracy Project, a super PAC affiliated with AIPAC, is expected to play a big role in Democratic primaries this year. It got off to a bad start in New Jersey on Thursday.
Business Lookahead: Near, far, wherever markets are
STORY: From Japan's snap election to key U.S. data, these are the stories to watch in business and finance in the coming week. :: Japan votesJapan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is hoping for a stronger mandate as voters head to the polls on Sunday.The closely-watched lower house election is shaping up to be one of the most unpredictable in years.A strong showing by Takaichi's Liberal Democratic Party would allow her to expand stimulus.That could heighten concerns about Japan's finances and push up government bond yields further in a selloff that could ripple out overseas.:: AI winners and losersCisco Systems and Germany's Siemens Energy report earnings on Wednesday.They've benefited from the AI boom in different ways, but now Barclays says that trade is "seeing extreme dispersion."That’s been evident in sliding software and data analytics stocks, which have plunged as traders focus on the existential threat posed by increasingly powerful AI models.AI enablers, companies contributing to the global AI data center build-out, meanwhile, have fared better. :: Delayed data dumpA double dose of major U.S. economic reports should give investors a critical view of the economy, following a delay by the recently ended three-day government shutdown.The January non-farm payrolls report, now due on Wednesday, is expected to show an increase of 70,000 jobs, according to a Reuters poll. Then, on Friday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics is set to release the January consumer price index, one of the most closely watched measures of inflation.
Gov. Healey heads to Super Bowl as part of West Coast political trip
Healey's campaign said the trip would include work to elect Democratic governors in other states, and that her campaign and the Democratic Governors Association would pay for the costs.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Steps Onto a Wider Stage
The progressive lawmaker is taking a larger role in Democratic politics, supporting moderate candidates and helping drive the party’s economic message. Now she is planning a major trip abroad.
Steve Kornacki: Democratic primary season kicks off with an anti-establishment earthquake
New Jersey’s special House primary is too close to call, but the results still sent a message about what forces are rising and falling in the Democratic Party.
Slotkin, Houlahan refuse to sit for DOJ interviews over ‘illegal orders’ video
Two Democratic lawmakers – Sen. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan and Rep. Chrissy Houlahan of Pennsylvania – said Thursday they will not sit for interviews with the Justice Department related to their involvement in a video urging service members to disobey illegal orders.
Democratic candidate for Congress previously said he was a Republican
A candidate seeking the Democratic nomination for an open seat in Congress in Oakland County identified as a Republican as recently as 2022.
The tension at the center of Trump's retooled immigration message: From the Politics Desk
Plus, the racial divides that are shaping the Texas Democratic Senate primary.
Facing a Democratic Blitz, Susan Collins Scores a Super Bowl Ad in Maine
The ad is part of a multimillion dollar effort by a Republican-aligned group to help Ms. Collins, who is seen as one of the party’s most vulnerable incumbents.
A Homeland Security shutdown grows more likely as Republicans rebuff Democratic demands for ICE
Senate Majority Leader John Thune says Democrats’ demands for new restrictions on federal immigration officers are “unrealistic.”
Los Angeles voters are moving ever leftward, shifting election politics in America’s second-largest city
Among the signs: LA’s Democratic Socialists are flexing new muscle, police limits and mansion taxes are popular, and ICE raids are galvanizing voters.
New Jersey Democrats pick from crowded field in special election for Sherrill's US House seat
New Jersey Democratic voters are picking their party’s candidate to fill a U.S. House seat opened up by Mikie Sherrill’s gubernatorial victory
Identity politics bites back in Texas Democratic Senate primary
Racial tensions over a podcaster’s allegations jeopardize the party’s chances in Texas.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.