Jul 21 Democrats could take initial vote on 2028 presidential primary calendar this week By Meg Kinnard, Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press Democrats could vote as early as this week on the order of their primary calendar for the 2028 presidential election, although the decision wouldn't be final until the full Democratic National Committee agrees. Continue reading
Jul 16 Watch 6:48 Vote on U.S. aid to Israel exposes sharp divide in Congress By Lisa Desjardins, Dan Sagalyn, Bridget Craig Israel’s war in Gaza and its joint military operation with the U.S. against Iran are fueling deep divisions on Capitol Hill, especially among Democrats. Wednesday, more than half of House Democrats voted to end U.S. military funding for Israel. A… Continue watching
Jul 14 Maine Democrats criticize GOP Sen. Susan Collins after fatal ICE shooting of motorist in the state By Steve Peoples, Associated Press A federal immigration agent fatally shot a motorist just south of Maine's largest city on Monday, the second time in a week that ICE has used deadly force on American soil and at least the ninth death since President Donald Trump began… Continue reading
Jul 14 WATCH: Senate Democrats block $1 trillion annual defense bill in protest over Iran war By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer announced his opposition and other key Democrats said they could not support the annual bill, known as the National Defense Authorization Act, as President Donald Trump's war against Iran drags into a fifth month with no clear endgame… Continue reading
Jul 13 Midwest becomes next theater in Democrats' progressive vs. moderate fight By Matt Brown, Associated Press August primaries in Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota will be another gauge of Democratic voters’ frustration with the establishment. Continue reading
Jul 09 Watch 5:33 Democrats search for Maine Senate candidate after allegations force Platner out By Geoff Bennett, Kyle Midura, Leila Jackson Maine Democrats are scrambling to pick a new Senate candidate as the scandal-plagued winner of last month’s primary says he's withdrawing from the race. Graham Platner announced his decision to step away following new allegations of sexual assault. The Democrats… Continue watching
Jul 09 Watch 9:26 Rahm Emanuel on criticizing Netanyahu, calling for new approach to U.S.-Israel ties By Geoff Bennett, Doug Adams Rahm Emanuel delivered a pointed message in Tel Aviv about the future of the U.S.-Israel relationship. It comes as American public opinion, and the Democratic Party itself, are increasingly divided over support for Israel. Emanuel criticized Netanyahu’s government, called for… Continue watching
Jul 09 Haley Stevens knows how to win in Michigan. Dems must decide if that's enough to win the Senate By Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press Holding Michigan’s Senate seat is essential to any Democratic path back to the Senate majority this fall. Continue reading
Jul 09 Who will replace Graham Platner on the ballot? 7 Democrats to watch By Patrick Whittle, Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press Whoever is selected will have less than four months before facing longtime Republican Sen. Susan Collins in the general election. Continue reading
Jul 07 Watch 5:52 More Democrats call for Platner to drop Maine Senate bid after sexual assault accusation By Amna Nawaz, Jonah Anderson The list of Democrats calling for Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner to withdraw continues to grow a day after a woman he once dated accused him of sexual assault. Platner denies the allegation and said he was reflecting on his… Continue watching