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Politics May 12

Democratic Sen. Gallego of Arizona reveals immigration reform and border security plan

By Rebecca Santana, Associated Press

Politics May 01

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WATCH: Senate Democrats plan to force vote for transparency on Trump deportations to El Salvador

Senate Democrats plan to force a vote in the coming weeks on a resolution to require more transparency from President Donald Trump’s administration about deportations to El Salvador.

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

Politics Mar 19

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‘We had an awful choice’: Schumer defends voting with GOP saying shutdown would be worse

Democrats have few options for challenging President Trump and GOP majorities in Congress. Some on the left say they had a chance last week, but top Democratic Sen. Chuck Schumer voted with the GOP and supplied the needed votes to…

By Geoff Bennett, Stephanie Kotuby, Matt Loffman, Alexa Gold

Politics Mar 19

Democratic senators hold a press conference, in Washington
Democrats clashed over shutdown strategy, but party’s crisis runs far deeper

Democrats are confronting stark divisions within their party as leaders grapple with their losses in the 2024 election cycle and how to confront an emboldened Trump administration.

By Matt Brown, Associated Press

Politics Mar 13

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Senate Democrats weigh GOP stopgap bill as government shutdown looms

There are signs from the Senate on a potential way to avoid a federal government shutdown. But 60 votes are needed to move anything forward and it's still unclear if enough Democrats will join Republicans to pass a stopgap deal.

By Lisa Desjardins, Ali Schmitz

Mar 13

Watch 3:54
‘We can’t let Putin declare a win,’ Sen. Warner says of ceasefire talks

By Amna Nawaz, Kyle Midura, Doug Adams

For perspective on two big stories of the day, the possible ceasefire in Ukraine and the potential government shutdown in the U.S., Amna Nawaz spoke with Democratic Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia, a member of both the budget and intelligence…

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Dec 03

Senate Democrats stick with Schumer as leader, strategy for countering Trump uncertain

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

Senate Democrats reelected Chuck Schumer as party leader on Tuesday as the party moves into a deeply uncertain time, with no real consensus on a strategy.

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Jul 17

Democratic senators consider expelling Menendez after conviction in bribery trial

By Stephen Groves, Associated Press

While Menendez, a New Jersey Democrat, has six months remaining in his term, Democrats have made it clear they don't want him in office any longer.

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Jul 16

Watch 7:27
Democratic leaders call for New Jersey Sen. Menendez to resign after conviction

By William Brangham, Karina Cuevas, Ryan Connelly Holmes

New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez has been found guilty on all counts in a federal corruption trial. The prominent Democrat was accused of abuse of power and enriching himself and associates. Just minutes after the verdict was delivered, Senate Majority…

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Jun 13

WATCH: Senate Democrats hold news conference after vote to protect IVF care fails

By Stephen Groves, Associated Press

Senate Republicans blocked legislation that would make it a right nationwide for women to access in vitro fertilization and other fertility treatments after Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer forced a vote on the matter Thursday in an effort to drive an election-year…

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