Sep 16 Watch 5:24 Where things stand in the battle for control of the Senate By Lisa Desjardins, Jonah Anderson There are more than a dozen competitive Senate races this year, according to the Cook Political Report. These 12 seats will likely determine the future of the Senate, and Republicans are on defense in the majority of them. Lisa Desjardins… Continue watching
Sep 14 Some Democrats recalibrating approach to transgender issues By Steve Peoples, Geoff Mulvihill, Associated Press An increasing number of Democratic leaders have begun to push back against their party’s unflinching support for the transgender community this midterm season. Continue reading
Sep 14 How Democrats and activist groups are planning to push back if Trump tries to interfere in midterm elections By Nicholas Riccardi, Matt Brown, Associated Press The anxious contingency planning as voting gets underway has become a marker for how fraught democracy has become in the country that once stood as an example to the world. Continue reading
Sep 07 Watch 15:08 Gavin Newsom on how to beat the GOP: 'Democrats need to grow a backbone' By Amna Nawaz, Matt Loffman As California’s governor, Gavin Newsom has become one of the Democratic Party’s most vocal critics of President Trump. As speculation swirls around Newsom's own potential presidential bid, he's on the road and raising money to get more Democrats elected at… Continue watching
Sep 06 California made Gavin Newsom famous. Will it drag down his 2028 presidential ambitions? By Steve Peoples, Associated Press California's Democratic governor has barely begun to address what may be his biggest political liability as he stakes a claim as an early front-runner in the Democratic Party's 2028 shadow primary. Continue reading
Sep 03 Democrats promise a big agenda if they win control of Congress, but their unity is being tested By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Beginning on Day One, House Democrats plan to "hold the crooks accountable." That's the promise House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries has made, previewing an ambitious agenda if Democrats seize majority control from Republicans in the midterm elections. Continue reading
Sep 02 Watch 5:44 Democratic strategist on the new anti-partisan swing voters By Amna Nawaz, Ali Schmitz Democrats in Massachusetts bucked a national trend and voted to back an incumbent in Congress. Sen. Ed Markey beat a primary challenge from Rep. Seth Moulton in a race that frequently focused on age and the party’s direction. The results… Continue watching
Aug 29 The Earth is sizzling, but climate isn't a hot topic for Democrats in this year's campaigns By Nicholas Riccardi, Jennifer McDermott, Leah Willingham, Associated Press There has been a national shift in the conversation that is sharp enough for some researchers to coin the term "climate hushing” to describe it. Continue reading
Aug 26 Democratic-backed Maryland redistricting amendment can't go on November ballot, court rules By David A. Lieb, Associated Press A Maryland court has ruled against a proposed constitutional amendment that could have paved the way for Democrats to redraw the state's congressional districts ahead of the 2028 elections. Continue reading
Aug 22 This rare Nebraska district backed Harris but sent a Republican to Congress. Can Democrats win here? By Will Weissert, Associated Press Retiring Rep. Don Bacon’s open seat pits fellow Republican and Omaha City Councilmember Brinker Harding against Democratic activist Denise Powell. Continue reading