Sep 12 Houston debate highlights importance of HBCUs in Democratic politics By Errin Haines, Associated Press Thursday's presidential debate wasn't just an opportunity for the leading Democratic candidates to make their case to voters. It was also a chance to highlight Texas Southern University and the role of historically black colleges and universities heading into 2020. Continue reading
Sep 03 Democrats still divided on future of party as 2020 race enters next phase By Steve Peoples, Associated Press Nine months into the first year of the 2020 campaign season, Democrats are no closer to resolving the big questions dividing their party by race, generation and ideology than they were on the day of Trump's inauguration. Continue reading
Aug 20 Democrats are spending millions to take back state legislatures By Brian Slodysko, Paul J. Weber, Associated Press Democratic donors who gave little to nothing to down-ballot races in the past are cutting large checks to groups focused on state races. Continue reading
Aug 13 WATCH: Democrats press Trump, McConnell to address gun violence By Alan Fram, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats pressed President Donald Trump and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday to approve House-passed legislation expanding background checks and to take other steps curbing guns, in an offensive fueled by public outrage over this month’s… Continue reading
Jul 25 Watch 6:28 The 3 key points Rep. Jeffries took away from Mueller’s testimony The Wednesday testimony of former special counsel Robert Mueller disappointed some House Democrats. In the aftermath, they are considering options -- and remain divided on impeachment. New York Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, chair of the House Democratic Caucus, talks to Judy… Continue watching
Jul 25 WATCH: Pelosi and House Democrats vow to ‘own August’ on issues By Laurie Kellman, Associated Press Majority Democrats gathered on the House steps under brilliant sunshine Thursday to talk policy goals as they prepared to leave Washington for five weeks. Continue reading
Jul 15 WATCH: Trump digs in on tweets telling Democratic lawmakers to ‘go back’ to their countries Trump, resurrecting language not prevalent in the U.S. for decades, said Monday that if the lawmakers "hate our country," they "can leave" it. Continue reading
Jul 12 Watch 3:37 Pelosi and Ocasio-Cortez expose Democrats’ big divide House Democrats are battling over their beliefs. A substantial policy divide has opened up between moderates, led by Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and progressives--and it has recently grown personal. On the outs with Pelosi, Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ayanna Pressley, Ilhan Omar… Continue watching
Jul 11 Democrats preparing to question Mueller say it ‘will not be easy’ By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Robert Mueller, who is scheduled to testify before Congress July 17, has said he won't answer questions beyond what is in the report on Russia's election meddling… Continue reading
Jul 08 Pelosi says her remark about Dem freshmen was ‘statement of fact’ By Associated Press House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told The New York Times the four freshmen who voted against a border funding bill last month don't have a following. Pelosi now says the four have a public following, but she was talking about their… Continue reading