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Democrats take aim at Republican seats with town hall events in red districts
ABC News' Contributing Political Correspondent Rachael Bade discusses the Democratic Party doubling down on town hall meetings in Republican-held districts.
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Democratic Party 'doubling down' on town hall meetings targeting GOP-held districts
DNC announces more town halls in GOP-held districts focused on Republican-led budget and featuring high-profile officials like Sen. Cory Booker, ABC News has learned.
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April 15, 2025 at 5:27 AM
Core Democratic groups are preparing to be targeted by the Trump administration
Some of the Democratic Party’s core political groups are preparing for the possibility that President Donald Trump’s allies may soon launch criminal investigations that could handicap Democratic infrastructure
April 15, 2025 at 5:27 AM
April 7, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Democrats hammer Trump for his weekend of golf as stocks tumble
Dow futures opened Sunday evening down 1,500 points, or 4% percent., while the S&P 500 and NASDAQ 100 futures were also down 4%.
April 7, 2025 at 4:59 PM
April 6, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Booker: Biggest mistake Democratic Party has made is ‘not centering people enough’
The biggest mistake Democrats have made is “not centering people enough” Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., said Sunday on ABC News' "This Week."
April 6, 2025 at 3:41 PM
April 6, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Trump’s vows of retribution is a way to ‘to hurt people’: Booker
ABC News’ George Stephanopoulos interviews Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., on “This Week.”
April 6, 2025 at 3:33 PM
April 3, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Education secretary hijacks House Democrats' presser after closed-door meeting
Education Secretary Linda McMahon interrupted a press conference by House Democrats to give an impromptu statement after they met in a closed-door meeting.
April 3, 2025 at 6:44 PM
April 3, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Democrats vow to fight Trump tariffs 'tooth and nail' and slam 'chaotic trade war'
"Trump's done a lot of bad things. This is way up there," Chuck Schumer said of the administration's tariff policy.
April 3, 2025 at 12:37 AM
April 2, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Fla., Wis. races are possible glimpses into how midterms may be approached: ANALYSIS
If Elon Musk continues to intervene in elections in a similar fashion, Democrats may have a winning playbook to replicate.
April 2, 2025 at 2:38 PM
April 2, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Democrats' win in Wisconsin court race also is a big loss for Elon Musk
The Democrats' victory in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race is a big loss for Elon Musk
April 2, 2025 at 11:26 AM
April 2, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Democrats intro bill to protect State Department from DOGE cuts
A new proposal on Capitol Hill takes aim at DOGE while proposing guardrails to reassert congressional oversight authority over the executive branch.
April 2, 2025 at 9:27 AM
April 1, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Booker stages Senate filibuster to protest 'crisis' he says Trump and Musk created
Sen. Cory Booker has been staging a filibuster for more than 12 hours in protest of President Donald Trump and Elon Musk.
April 1, 2025 at 5:46 PM
April 1, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Democrats renew push to expand IVF access for military service members
Congressional Democrats are renewing their push to expand in vitro fertilization access for military service members and veterans.
April 1, 2025 at 3:36 PM
March 28, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Democrats push to emphasize 'fight' post-Signal scandal. Is that enough?: ANALYSIS
In a climate where wins have been hard to come by, Democrats went on offense amid outrage over the Signal group chat in which Trump officials discussed a U.S. strike.
March 28, 2025 at 12:18 PM
March 26, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Republicans accuse NPR, PBS of bias at hearing; Democrats say its a partisan attack
The hearing was held by the Delivering on Government Efficiency subcommittee.
March 26, 2025 at 11:55 PM
March 26, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Rep. Crockett defends 'Governor Hot Wheels' comments about Abbott amid censure threat
Rep. Jasmine Crockett is now claiming that her comments referring to Gov. Greg Abbott as "Governor Hot Wheels" were not about his disability but "his terrible policies."
March 26, 2025 at 9:03 PM
March 26, 2025 at 11:44 AM
'Extreme alarm': Democrats demand answers after Signal chat firestorm
Top Senate Democrats wrote a letter to President Donald Trump seeking more information about reports that his cabinet members used Signal to discuss "sensitive" plans.
March 26, 2025 at 11:44 AM
March 25, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Democrats react to Hegseth inadvertently sharing war plans via unsecure chat platform
After the Trump administration inadvertently added Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, to an unsecured chat about war plans, Democrats expressed outrage.
March 25, 2025 at 11:39 AM
March 25, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Democrats host town halls to fire up supporters -- but is their message resonating?
Town halls are among the strategies that Democrats are using to try to get their base fired up against the Trump White House.
March 25, 2025 at 10:10 AM
March 23, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Ex-NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio on the current state of the Democratic Party
Former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio joins ABC News Live to discuss the future of the Democratic Party.
March 23, 2025 at 3:59 PM
March 23, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Democrats seizing on constituents’ anger at Republican town hall meetings
The Democratic National Committee is encouraging people to call for town halls from their elected representatives after some Republicans allegedly stopped holding public town halls.
March 23, 2025 at 12:18 AM
March 22, 2025 at 7:31 PM
DNC launches billboards asking public to demand town halls from GOP representatives
The DNC is launching billboards in GOP districts to encourage people to call for town halls from their representatives after some Republicans stopped holding town halls.
March 22, 2025 at 7:31 PM
March 22, 2025 at 3:32 AM
The Big Story: Musk visits Pentagon, Democrats rally for answers in Trump era
President Donald Trump denied a report that Elon Musk was set to be briefed on potential China war plans while visiting the Pentagon.
March 22, 2025 at 3:32 AM
March 21, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Rep. Crow on the future of Democratic party
Congressman Jason Crow, D-Colo., discusses what the Democratic party should be doing at this moment that it’s not doing now.
March 21, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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Schumer defends vote to avert shutdown and his position as Senate Democratic leader
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer defends his vote with Republicans to keep the government open and his position as leader in an appearance on “The View” on Tuesday.
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Longtime Harris supporters torn on possible 2028 presidential run
Many of former Vice President Kamala Harris' long-time national supporters told ABC News they are lukewarm on a potential 2028 presidential run.
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DNC to make first major post-election investment into Wisconsin Supreme Court race
The Democratic National Committee is set to announce its earliest-ever new election cycle investment in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race.
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Sen. Chuck Schumer's book tour postponed for 'security concerns' amid funding debate
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's three planned book tour events scheduled for this week have abruptly been postponed as of Monday morning.
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Democrats need to stop infighting 'as quickly as we can': Sen. Whitehouse
Democratic Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse said Republicans forced Democrats to have to choose between supporting a funding bill or enduring more cuts to the federal government.
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Democrats need to stop ‘intramural fighting and bleeding’ quickly: Sen. Whitehouse
ABC News’ Martha Raddatz interviews Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., on “This Week.”
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Democrats ‘didn't have a strategy going into the CR’: Donna Brazile
The Powerhouse Roundtable breaks down the latest news on “This Week.”
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House Democratic leader Jeffries pushes back on divisions with Senate Democrats
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries tussled with reporters Friday, pushing back against the notion that the Democratic Party is fractured.
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House Democratic leader Jeffries pushes back on divisions with Senate Democrats
Even so, he declined to express support for Senate Democratic Leader Schumer.
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Schumer spending bill fallout a symptom of disjointed Democratic strategy: ANALYSIS
If Democrats want to mount a fight, it would require coherent collective strategy.
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Dem congressman ‘disappointed’ by senators who plan to vote for funding bill
Rep. Gabe Amo, D-R.I., says Democrats have a “lever to get Republicans to behave better in a bipartisan way.”
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Pete Buttigieg won't seek Senate, governor jobs amid presidential bid speculation
Buttigieg's announcement comes as Democrats grapple both with being locked out of power in Washington and the prospect of defending multiple key Senate seats in the 2026 midterms.
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Pete Buttigieg won't seek Senate, governor jobs amid presidential bid speculation
Pete Buttigieg announced that he will not run for U.S. Senate or governor in the state of Michigan, potentially clearing the way to mount a run for president in 2028.
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Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna eyes anti-corruption agenda in bid to reform party
California Rep. Ro Khanna is not only taking stock of the Democrats' stinging defeat last fall, but also taking shots at his own political party.
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Democrats introduce bill forcing Trump administration to rehire fired veterans
Democrats want to force President Donald Trump's administration to rehire veterans who were laid off amid efforts to reshape the federal government and its workforce.
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Democrats' uncoordinated response to Trump speech a 'mistake': Sen. Schiff
ABC News’ Jonathan Karl interviews Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., on "This Week."
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Democrats respond to Trump’s address
Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., gave the Democratic response to President Trump’s address on Tuesday night. She shares the latest today on "GMA3."
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Rep. Al Green speaks on the House floor after being censured
Rep. Al Green speaks on the House floor after being censured, says he disrupted Pres. Trump's speech over concerns his administration will cut Medicaid.
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FULL SPEECH: Democratic response to Trump's address to joint session of Congress
Elissa Slotkin, a first-term senator from Michigan, delivered the Democratic response following President Trump's joint address to Congress on Tuesday.
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Who is Elissa Slotkin, the senator giving the Democratic response to Trump?
Elissa Slotkin, who will deliver the Democrats' response to Trump's address to Congress, is a former CIA agent who served three tours in Iraq before running for Congress.
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What Democrats are expecting ahead of Trump’s address to Congress
ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with Democratic strategist Donna Brazile on President Donald Trump’s approval rating ahead of his speech to Congress and what Americans can expect.
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Here are the Democrats skipping Trump's joint address to Congress
Several Democrats have said they do not plan to attend President Donald Trump's joint address to Congress on Tuesday.
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Senate Democrats slam Social Security job cuts, attack Musk calling it 'Ponzi scheme'
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer called the benefits system is "at risk."
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Backdrop for Trump's speech to Congress is a potential government shutdown
A government shutdown looms as Trump addresses a joint session of Congress, where he’s sure to face a divided audience following his effort to slash the government.
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Who is Sen. Elissa Slotkin?
Democratic freshman Sen. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan is a former CIA agent who worked as a Middle East analyst and served three tours in Iraq.
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House Democrats take aim at $TRUMP crypto meme coin
A California Democrat plans to introduce the Modern Emoluments and Malfeasance Enforcement Act, or MEME Act, on Thursday.
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