Democrats

County board reinstates expelled Democratic lawmaker Justin Pearson to Tennessee House

By Adrian Sainz, Associated Press

Commissioners in Memphis have voted to reinstate one of two Black Democrats kicked out of the Republican-led Tennessee House. The Shelby County Board of Commissioners voted Wednesday to send Justin Pearson back to the Legislature in Nashville.

Dems select Chicago for 2024 convention

By Will Weissert, Associated Press

Chicago is solidly Democratic, as is Illinois. But holding the party’s presidential nominating gathering in such a pro-union city again demonstrates Biden’s commitment to organized labor — which will be critical to his bid to win a second term in…

What’s next for Tennessee’s expelled Democratic lawmakers?

By Associated Press

Tennessee Republicans have expelled two Democratic lawmakers from the state Legislature for their role in a protest calling for more gun control.

Vice President Harris meets with expelled Tennessee lawmakers

By Zeke Miller, Travis Loller, Kristin M. Hall, Associated Press

Harris will meet with lawmakers as well as young people advocating for tougher gun control laws, according to a tweet from her spokesperson. The visit comes after Biden called the expulsions "shocking, undemocratic, and without precedent."…

North Carolina Democrat switches parties, giving GOP veto-proof control in legislature

By Gary D. Robertson, Associated Press

A Democrat in the North Carolina state House has switched to the Republican Party in a move that gives the GOP veto-proof control of both chambers of the legislature.

Sen. Scott alters policy plan after Democrats say Republicans want to cut Medicare, Social Security

By Kevin Freking, Associated Press

Republican Sen. Rick Scott of Florida has amended a plan to overhaul how the federal government works after Democrats repeatedly seized on it to accuse Republicans of looking to cut Medicare and Social Security.

Democrats win control of Pennsylvania House, ending years of GOP rule

By Mark Scolforo, Associated Press

Democrats won control of the Pennsylvania House in special elections Tuesday, wresting partial power from Republicans for the first time in a dozen years in the competitive swing state.

Democrats vote to change order of 2024 presidential primary

By Will Weissert, Associated Press

The Democratic Party on Saturday approved the reordering of its 2024 presidential primary, replacing Iowa with South Carolina in the leadoff spot.

Senate Democrats criticize Biden’s handling of classified documents case

By Ellen Knickmeyer, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press

Senior Democrats, dismayed by a steady stream of startling disclosures, expressed criticism Sunday of how President Joe Biden handled classified material after leaving office as vice president and disappointment that the White House has not been more forthcoming with the public.

Ex-GOP candidate arrested in shootings at Democratic lawmakers’ homes

By Rio Yamat, Associated Press

Solomon Pena, who authorities said was angry over his defeat, was arrested Monday evening in connection with a series of drive-by shootings targeting the homes of Democratic lawmakers in Albuquerque.