Jun 22 Black candidates tap protest energy to challenge Democrats By Steve Peoples, Alan Fram, Associated Press In New York and Kentucky, Democratic establishment favorites are facing similar political forces that jeopardize their political future. Continue reading
Jun 10 ‘Chaos in Georgia’: Is messy primary a November harbinger? By Associated Press Many Democrats blamed the Republican secretary of state for hourslong lines, voting machine malfunctions, provisional ballot shortages and absentee ballots failing to arrive in time for Tuesday's elections. Continue reading
Jun 07 Democrats’ legislation would overhaul police accountability By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Democrats are proposing to overhaul legal protections for police, create a national database of excessive-force episodes and ban police choke holds in legislation coming Monday in response to the deaths of black Americans at the hands of law enforcement. Continue reading
Jun 02 Democrats say Justice Department whistleblowers to testify By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press House Democrats say they will hear testimony from Justice Department whistleblowers and attempt to slash the agency's budget. They say the efforts are in response to Attorney General William Barr's defiance of Congress and "improper politicization" of his job. Continue reading
May 20 Biden wins Oregon Democratic presidential primary By Associated Press The mail-in primary was complicated by the coronavirus pandemic, as election workers kept social distancing in county offices while staffing levels were down. Continue reading
May 19 Trump tells Senate GOP to ‘be tough’ on Democrats By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press President Donald Trump told Senate Republicans to “be tough” on Democrats heading into the fall election. Continue reading
May 17 Biden’s VP search puts spotlight on how long he’ll serve By Will Weissert, Associated Press While someone like Elizabeth Warren could broaden Biden's appeal among progressives, the 70-year-old Massachusetts senator wouldn't be the face of a new generation many in the party are seeking. That might be an advantage for younger contenders, such as California… Continue reading
May 16 Democrats push new $3T coronavirus relief bill through House By Andrew Taylor, Alan Fram, Associated Press Democrats have powered a massive $3 trillion coronavirus response bill through the House, over Republican opposition. Continue reading
Apr 09 The fight over the next coronavirus aid package, explained By Lisa Desjardins Less than two weeks after passing the largest recovery act in U.S. history, leaders in Washington have quickly agreed that the $2.2 trillion measure was not enough. Continue reading
Apr 04 Trump, Dems clash on boosting mail-in voting during pandemic By Kevin Freking, Colleen Long, Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press WASHINGTON — While Wisconsin struggles to hold its primary on Tuesday, President Donald Trump and Democrats are bickering over how to provide voters with safe and secure access to a ballot as the coronavirus pandemic rages in the U.S. and… Continue reading