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March 15, 2025 at 1:24 AM

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.
March 15, 2025 at 1:24 AM
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries tussled with reporters Friday, pushing back against the notion that the Democratic Party is fractured.
March 14, 2025 at 9:27 PM

House Democratic leader Jeffries pushes back on divisions with Senate Democrats

Even so, he declined to express support for Senate Democratic Leader Schumer.
March 14, 2025 at 9:27 PM
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries speaks at a press conference with U.S. Rep. Pete Aguilar on Capitol Hill in Washington, Mar. 14, 2025.
March 14, 2025 at 7:40 PM

Schumer spending bill fallout a symptom of disjointed Democratic strategy: ANALYSIS

If Democrats want to mount a fight, it would require coherent collective strategy.
March 14, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., speaks to reporters on Capitol Hill, Mar. 11, 2025, in Washington.
March 14, 2025 at 4:18 PM

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.”
March 14, 2025 at 4:18 PM
VIDEO: Dem congressman ‘disappointed’ by senators who plan to vote for funding bill
March 13, 2025 at 5:29 PM

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.
March 13, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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.
March 13, 2025 at 4:23 PM

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.
March 13, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg speaks to questions during a news conference at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport November 21, 2024 in Arlington, Virginia.
March 12, 2025 at 2:45 PM

Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen will not seek reelection in New Hampshire

Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire has decided not to seek reelection next year
March 12, 2025 at 2:45 PM
U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen speaks as she participates in a panel discussion during the Munich Security Conference at the Bayerischer Hof Hotel in Munich, Germany, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)
March 11, 2025 at 9:59 AM

Garlin Gilchrist announces Democratic bid to become Michigan's first Black governor

Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II is running to become the state's next Democratic governor
March 11, 2025 at 9:59 AM
FILE - Michigan Lieutenant Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II attends a bill signing ceremony, April 5, 2023, in Birmingham, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
March 10, 2025 at 10:18 PM

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.
March 10, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Rep. Ro Khanna at the Capitol, Dec. 4, 2024.
March 10, 2025 at 10:30 AM

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.
March 10, 2025 at 10:30 AM
In this Feb. 5, 2013, file photo, the seal of the US Department of Veterans Affairs is seen in an auditorium at the Department of Veterans Affairs in Washingto, D.C.
March 9, 2025 at 10:58 PM

Democrats' uncoordinated response to Trump speech a 'mistake': Sen. Schiff

ABC News’ Jonathan Karl interviews Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., on "This Week."
March 9, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Sen. Adam Schiff appears on the ABC News show, This Week, Mar. 9, 2025.
March 6, 2025 at 9:38 PM

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."
March 6, 2025 at 9:38 PM
VIDEO: Democrats respond to Trump’s address
March 6, 2025 at 7:01 PM

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.
March 6, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Rep. Al Green speaks on the House floor after being censured
March 5, 2025 at 5:16 AM

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.
March 5, 2025 at 5:16 AM
FULL SPEECH: Democratic response to Trump's address to joint session of Congress
March 5, 2025 at 4:54 AM

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.
March 5, 2025 at 4:54 AM
Sen. Elissa Slotkin speaks during a hearing at the Capitol in Washington, DC, Jan. 14, 2025.
March 5, 2025 at 2:45 AM

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.
March 5, 2025 at 2:45 AM
What Democrats are expecting ahead of Trump’s address to Congress
March 5, 2025 at 12:30 AM

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.
March 5, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez speaks with reporters after a House Democratic Caucus meeting on Capitol Hill, Feb. 11, 2025, in Washington, D.C. | Senator Chris Murphy is seen in the Capitol Building in Washington D.C., on Feb. 20, 2025.
March 4, 2025 at 9:38 PM

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."
March 4, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer holds a news conference about Social Security with Sen. Patty Murray, Sen. Ron Wyden and Sen. Amy Klobuchar at the U.S. Capitol, Mar. 3, 2025 in Washington.
March 4, 2025 at 6:59 PM

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.
March 4, 2025 at 6:59 PM
President Donald Trump arrives to speak to members of the media in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, Mar. 3, 2025 in Washington.
March 4, 2025 at 6:04 AM

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.
March 4, 2025 at 6:04 AM
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.
February 27, 2025 at 12:26 PM

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.
February 27, 2025 at 12:26 PM
A U.S. flag flies near the dome of the US Capitol in Washington, D.C., Feb. 25, 2025.
February 25, 2025 at 1:25 AM

Democrats outline playbook to target House Republicans on Medicaid, budget and DOGE

Democrats to target vulnerable House Republicans by highlighting potential cuts to Medicaid, other federal spending in the budget GOP lawmakers hope to vote on this week.
February 25, 2025 at 1:25 AM
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries holds a press conference at the U.S. Capitol, Feb. 7, 2025 in Washington.
February 20, 2025 at 4:55 PM

‘We have not heard from Elon’ about DOGE : Rep. Crockett

Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, says she “wants some analysis” from Elon Musk about how he’s advising President Trump on government efficiency.
February 20, 2025 at 4:55 PM
VIDEO: ‘We have not heard from Elon’ about DOGE : Rep. Crockett
1 month ago

Mayor Adams’ cooperation with Trump administration is 'very disturbing': Jeffries

ABC News’ Jonathan Karl interviews House Minority Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., on “This Week.”
1 month ago
VIDEO: 1-on-1 with Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.)
1 month ago

Democratic senators want more details on costs and impact of border mission

Democratic senators want more details on the costs and impact of the border mission and migrant detentions at Guantanamo.
1 month ago
US Marine Corps deployed at the southern border in San Diego, reinforce the US-Mexico border wall as pictured from Colonia Libertad in Tijuana, Baja California state, Mexico on February 5, 2025.
1 month ago

Democrats fight shutdown of consumer watchdog agency

The letter vowing to protect CFPB was signed by all Senate Democrats and the two independents.
1 month ago
The letter vowing to protect CFPB was signed by all Senate Democrats and the two independents.
1 month ago

Trump says he wants to get rid of the CFPB. Dems vow to defend it

President Donald Trump has said the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau was "very important to get rid of."
1 month ago
Senator Elizabeth Warren, Democrat of Massachusetts, speaks during a protest against US President Donald Trump and DOGE Elon Musk's anticipated plan to close the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in front of the CFPB headquarters in Washington, D.C., Feb. 10, 2025.
1 month ago

Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy warns of Trump's 'assault on the Constitution'

In an interview on ABC News' "This Week" on Sunday, Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy warned of an "assault on the Constitution" under President Donald Trump.
1 month ago
Sen. Chris Murphy appears on "This Week," Feb. 9, 2025.
1 month ago

House Democrats launch bill to block Musk accessing personal and financial data

Senate Democrats announced a bill that would curb Elon Musk from accessing Americans' personal data, but they'll need Republican help to pass it.
1 month ago
House Majority Leader Hakeem Jeffries joined by fellow House Democrats, speaks at a press conference on overreach by President Donald Trump, Elon Musk and DOGE at the U.S. Capitol, Feb. 6, 2025 in Washington.
1 month ago

Democrats threaten to obstruct Trump's agenda over Musk's DOGE efforts

Democratic lawmakers protested Elon Musk’s sweeping influence over the government with protests, proposed legislation and other attempts to obstruct Trump's agenda.
1 month ago
Demonstrators rally outside the U.S. Treasury Department after it was reported billionaire Elon Musk, who is heading U.S. President Donald Trump's drive to shrink the federal government, has gained access to Treasury's federal payments system that sends out more than $6 trillion per year in payments on behalf of federal agencies and contains the personal information of millions of Americans, in Washington, Feb. 4, 2025.
2 months ago

'A contract against America': Jeffries slams draft GOP tax plans

House Democratic Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries strongly criticized Republicans’ reported plans for a tax bill that would slash Medicaid and impose tariffs.
2 months ago
'A contract against America': Jeffries slams draft GOP tax plans
2 months ago

Duckworth slams defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth

Illinois Sen. Tammy Duckworth, an Iraq war veteran, serves on the Senate Armed Services Committee.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Duckworth slams defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth
2 months ago

Ken Martin slammed by DNC candidates for 'inflated whip counts'

Leading candidates for the Democratic National Committee chair election said front-runner Ken Martin's claim that he has the support of 200 members is inflated.
2 months ago
Ken Martin, president of the Association of State Democratic Committees, discusses the 2024 Democratic National Convention during a news conference, April 18, 2024.
2 months ago

Democrats aren't alone — incumbent parties have lost elections all around the world

Democrats were just one of the many incumbent parties around the globe that lost ground in 2024 elections.
2 months ago
Democrats were just one of the many incumbent parties around the globe that lost ground in 2024.
2 months ago

What 8 potential Kamala Harris VP picks bring to the table

Breaking down eight possible candidates for Kamala Harris's VP pick.
2 months ago
Mark Kelly, Josh Shapiro, Andy Beshear and Roy Cooper are on the list of potential Democratic vice presidential picks.
2 months ago

'Homegrown rising star': Justin Bibb tapped to lead Democratic Mayors Association

The Democratic Mayors Association will appoint Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb as its next president during its meeting on Saturday, a source familiar told ABC News.
2 months ago
Justin M. Bibb, mayor of Cleveland, Ohio, speaks during South By Southwest (SXSW) festival in Austin, Texas, on March 11, 2022.
2 months ago

Democrats urge Garland to release Jack Smith's report on Trump's classified docs case

House Democrats are urging Merrick Garland to take all necessary steps to release special counsel Jack Smith's report on Donald Trump's handling of classified documents.
2 months ago
President-elect Donald Trump looks on during Turning Point USA's AmericaFest at the Phoenix Convention Center on Dec. 22, 2024 in Phoenix.
2 months ago

Senate Democrats urge Garland to preserve evidence from Trump investigations

Senate Democrats want the DOJ to preserve all records related to special counsel Jack Smith's probes into Donald Trump, they wrote in a letter obtained by ABC News.
2 months ago
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland speaks at the ATF Headquarters in Washington, D.C., Jan. 10, 2025.
2 months ago

Democrats vie for top DNC job in first officer forum

The DNC held the first of four officer forums, and candidates for top leadership roles laid out their platforms and strategies for the party.
2 months ago
In this Aug. 19, 2024, file photo, Jaime Harrison, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, speaks during the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
3 months ago

Marianne Williamson launches bid for DNC chair

Williamson, a spiritual leader and author, ran two Democratic presidential campaigns in 2020 and 2024.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Marianne Williamson launches bid for DNC chair
3 months ago

Marianne Williamson, 2-time Dem presidential candidate, launches bid for DNC chair

Williamson is calling for a reinvention of the Democrat party.
3 months ago
Marianne Williamson speaks with ABC News after announcing her campaign for Chair of the Democratic National Committee, Dec. 26, 2024.
3 months ago

House Democrats push to exonerate civil rights leader Marcus Garvey

The Jamaican-born Garvey was convicted of mail fraud in 1923 and served two years in prison.
3 months ago
The Jamaican-born Garvey was convicted of mail fraud in 1923 and served two years in prison.
3 months ago

Southwestern Democrats throw support behind Ken Martin for DNC chair

Four state party chairs are backing Minnesota's Ken Martin in his bid to chair the Democratic National Committee (DNC), ABC News has learned.
3 months ago
Ken Martin, president of the Association of State Democratic Committees, discusses the 2024 Democratic National Convention during a news conference at the Hilton Chicago, Thursday, April 18, 2024. (Ashlee Rezin/Chicago Sun-Times via AP)
3 months ago

David Hogg is running for DNC vice chair: First on ABC

David Hogg, gun control activist, March for our Lives co-founder and Parkland school shooting survivor, is running for vice chair of the Democratic National Committee.
3 months ago
Activist David Hogg speaks at a town hall hosted by the advocacy group March For Our Lives at East LA College, Sept. 8, 2023.
3 months ago

Democrats' playbook to beat Republicans in 2 years: work with them now

Democrats have a plan to take back power in Washington back from Republicans in two years: work with them now.
3 months ago
DCCC chair Rep. Suzan DelBene, D-Wash., speaks during the House Democrats' post-caucus meeting news conference in the Capitol, Sept. 18, 2024.
3 months ago

AOC loses vote to take on Trump as ranking Democrat on Oversight Committee

Rep. Gerry Connolly, D-Va., fended off a challenge from progressive Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., to become the House Oversight Committee’s top-ranked Democrat.
3 months ago
In this Jan. 31, 2023, file photo, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez arrives for a meeting of the House Oversight and Reform Committee in the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, D.C. | Rep. Gerry Connolly prepares to give a television interview on Capitol Hill, Dec. 12, 2024.
3 months ago

Biden and Harris make appeal to Democrats at holiday reception

Biden, who has just over a month left in office, talked about his legacy and the lasting effect he wanted to leave on America. 
3 months ago
US Vice President Kamala Harris, from left, President Joe Biden, and First Lady Jill Biden during the Democratic National Committee's holiday reception in Washington, DC, US, on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. Biden's $400 billion green bank has just weeks to close billions of dollars in deals to finance green technology before handing the keys to the Trump administration. Photographer: Will Oliver/EPA/Bloomberg via Getty Images
3 months ago

Democratic National Committee to begin its rebuilding project

The election of a new chair of the DNC, along with other top leadership positions, will be Feb. 1, 2025, at the party's winter meeting in National Harbor, Maryland, according to a DNC official.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Democratic National Committee to begin its rebuilding project
3 months ago

Third candidate enters DNC chair race, setting up tight contest

The New York Democrat said he intends to point to his successful record in his district that favors President-elect Donald Trump.
3 months ago
In this Oct. 28, 2021, file photo, New York State Senator James Skoufis attendsan event in New York.
3 months ago

Two more Democrats join race for Democratic National Committee chair

Two more Democrats on Sunday announced their intentions to run for Democratic National Committee chair.
3 months ago
Ben Wikler, chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, waves to the crowd at a campaign event in Little Chute, Wis., Nov. 1, 2024.