Jan 02 On top of House Democrats’ to-do list? Try to end the shutdown By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press House Democrats are sweeping into power this week on a campaign promise of improving government for ordinary Americans. But first, they'll have to get government reopened from the partial shutdown. Continue reading
Dec 06 The House Democrats’ blueprint for taking on Trump and Republicans By Jessica Yarvin House Democrats have laid out a blueprint for how they plan to govern as the majority and some of the ways they plan to take on the GOP-controlled Senate and President Donald Trump. Continue reading
Nov 28 Why isn’t Pelosi facing any Democratic challengers for speaker? By Jessica Yarvin Just hours after results started rolling in on Election Day, Democrats started to oppose Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi’s return as speaker. At the time, the anti-Pelosi faction was buoyed by victories by scores of candidates who had said… Continue reading
Nov 26 House Democrats staying away from impeachment for the moment By Lisa Mascaro, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press As House Democrats begin laying out the vision for their new majority, trying to impeach the president is noticeably missing from the to-do list and firmly on the margins. Continue reading
Nov 07 5 things we learned from the midterm elections By Daniel Bush The 2018 midterm election results offered a series of contrasts. Republicans appeared likely to lose control of the House, but picked up seats in the Senate. Here are some of the night’s key takeaways. Continue reading
Sep 03 Why 2018 is looking like a wave election for House Democrats By Lisa Desjardins Based on past predictions and results, the battle for the House in particular looks more and more like it will be a wave election. Continue reading
May 22 What to watch in Tuesday’s primaries in Georgia and Texas By Daniel Bush The Democratic gubernatorial primary in Georgia has drawn national attention as a showcase of the party’s progressive-establishment split. Continue reading
Feb 24 How one liberal group is trying to help Democrats win back the House in 2018 By Jessica Yarvin Most political experts agree the Democrats’ chances of regaining control of the House and Senate next year are slim. Swing Left is trying anyway. Continue reading
Jan 06 House Democrats plan to raise objections during Electoral College vote count By Stephen Ohlemacher, Associated Press They could slow the process, but they don't have the votes to prevent Donald Trump from winning. Continue reading
Nov 15 House Democrats delay leadership elections and decision to reinstall Pelosi By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press House Democrats have decided to delay their leadership elections and the decision on whether to keep Nancy Pelosi as their leader. Continue reading