Politics Jun 26 DNC plans weekend of local events to focus on affordability concerns under Trump Two years ago, Democrats were the ones accused of being indifferent to Americans’ anger about rising prices. Now they're pointing the finger at Trump, who has downplayed the impact of lingering inflation.
Nation Jun 22 Judge says roommate of Charlie Kirk murder suspect won't testify in person at preliminary hearing The Utah judge in the murder case of Charlie Kirk's killing has denied a defense request to force Tyler Robinson's former roommate to testify in person during the preliminary hearing, saying that the credibility of any testimony can be challenged…
Politics Jun 18 Mamdani tests his political clout in New York's primary as he looks to reshape the Democratic Party Not long ago, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani was demonized by leaders of both political parties. Today, just six months after taking office, the 34-year-old democratic socialist's political strength is surging.
Politics Jun 18 Janeese Lewis George wins the Democratic primary for mayor of Washington, D.C. In an overwhelmingly Democratic city, Lewis George is likely to take the top spot in November's general election, replacing moderate Muriel Bowser, who decided not to run again after three terms.
Politics May 27 Rep. Christian Menefee defeats Rep. Al Green in primary runoff fueled by redistricting Under previous maps, Green and Menefee had served in neighboring districts before the state's Republican lawmakers redrew the state's congressional maps in an effort to create more Republican-leaning seats.
Politics May 26 Congressional Black Caucus urges companies to oppose Republican redistricting The Congressional Black Caucus is calling on major corporations in the United States to oppose redistricting efforts by Republican-led states that seek to eliminate majority-Black U.S. House districts.
Politics May 26 Democrats feud over stock trading amid anti-corruption messaging against Trump Congress has yet to enact a stock trading ban for its members, though insider trading is already illegal for members just like it is for anyone else.
Politics May 19 NAACP calls for boycott of Southern college sports programs over voting rights The NAACP is calling on Black athletes, alumni, fans and the general public to boycott the athletic programs of public universities in states that aim to redistrict longtime Black lawmakers.
Politics Apr 22 Rep. David Scott, a Georgia Democrat seeking 13th term in Congress, dies at 80 Scott, the first Black chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, was once a leading voice for his party on issues related to farm aid policy and food aid for consumers.
Politics Apr 15 House Democrats attempt anti-corruption message to gain traction against Trump Days after Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán was ousted by an opposition campaign with an anti-corruption message, Democrats want to try the same playbook against President Donald Trump before the midterm elections.