Sen. Ed Markey, D-Mass., claimed that people should be terrified that President-elect Donald Trump will possess the power to initiate a nuclear attack. In a post on X, Markey noted, “Come January, Donald Trump will have the sole authority to… Read More »Dem claims Trump wielding nuclear strike authority 'should terrify you' — then people point out the obvious
Rep. Jerry Nadler, D-N.Y., has bowed out of the race for ranking member on the high profile House Judiciary Committee, according to a Dear Colleague letter he sent Wednesday. Nadler’s decision opens a pathway for Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., to… Read More »Dem Rep. Nadler steps down from top spot on Judiciary Committee, endorses Raskin
U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is considering a run to lead Democrats on the House Oversight Committee as younger members of the party seek to oust aging committee leaders. The New York Democrat may be looking to replace Rep. Jamie Raskin,… Read More »AOC may throw name in mix for top Dem spot on House Oversight Committee: report
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis is accusing President Biden of putting “his family ahead of the country” with his pardon for Hunter Biden. “While as a father I certainly understand President Joe Biden’s natural desire to help his son by pardoning… Read More »Dem Colorado governor criticizes Biden for Hunter pardon: 'Put his family ahead of the country'
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries condemned several threats, mostly focused on lawmakers from Connecticut, targeting members of his caucus, just days after numerous threats were made against President-elect Trump’s cabinet selections. Jeffries, D-N.Y., confirmed in a statement Friday that several… Read More »Dem leader condemns Thanksgiving bomb threats against liberal lawmakers after Team Trump targeted
A powerful New York State Democrat made waves when she suggested the Empire State “think outside the box” like President-elect Donald Trump is with his mass-deportation plans and potentially secede to Canada, or at least battle the feds if they… Read More »Top NY Dem ridiculed for floating secession to Canada over Trump return: 'Lead the way'
Republican Iowa Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks has successfully fended off Democratic challenger Christina Bohannan in the race for the state’s 1st Congressional District, The Associated Press reported Wednesday. Miller-Meeks has served in the U.S. House since 2021, and currently represents the state’s 1st… Read More »Iowa Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks beats Dem challenger in state's 1st Congressional District
Roughly half the country is represented by Democratic attorneys general, and a significant number seem ready to confront President-elect Donald Trump, just as many did during his first term. Twenty-three states plus the District of Columbia and Northern Marianas Islands… Read More »Dem attorneys general prepare for legal battle with Trump after filing hundreds of challenges last term
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is siding with the state’s high court after the justices ruled that faulty mail-in ballots can’t be counted amid a contentious recount, delivering a victory to Republican Party officials. The state Supreme Court reaffirmed its prior… Read More »Pennsylvania Dem Gov. Josh Shapiro sides with state supreme court ruling not to count certain mail-in ballots
Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Ariz., will keep his seat in Arizona after fending off a challenge from Democrat Kirsten Engel, according to The Associated Press’ race call Wednesday night. The race for the 6th Arizona Congressional District seat was tight, with… Read More »GOP incumbent projected to defeat Dem challenger in closely watched Arizona House race