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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
February 16, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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.”
February 16, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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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.
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Democrats fight shutdown of consumer watchdog agency
The letter vowing to protect CFPB was signed by all Senate Democrats and the two independents.
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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."
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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.
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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.
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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.
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'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.
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Duckworth slams defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth
Illinois Sen. Tammy Duckworth, an Iraq war veteran, serves on the Senate Armed Services Committee.
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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.
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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.
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What 8 potential Kamala Harris VP picks bring to the table
Breaking down eight possible candidates for Kamala Harris's VP pick.
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'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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Marianne Williamson launches bid for DNC chair
Williamson, a spiritual leader and author, ran two Democratic presidential campaigns in 2020 and 2024.
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Marianne Williamson, 2-time Dem presidential candidate, launches bid for DNC chair
Williamson is calling for a reinvention of the Democrat party.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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Democratic National Committee to begin its rebuilding project
Democrats begin the process of rebuilding their leadership Thursday when a DNC subgroup meets to set the rules to elect a new party chair to succeed Jamie Harrison.
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After the 2024 election, Democrats are at a steep disadvantage in the Senate
Why it's hard for Democrats to win elections for U.S. Senate control.
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Former Pres. Bill Clinton reacts to election 2024 and where Democrats go from here
The 42nd president joins “The View” to discuss the 2024 presidential election results and why he thinks the working-class coalition that bolstered his own election broke for Donald Trump.
3 months ago
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Democratic governors discuss going on offense, playing defense against Trump
As Democratic governors prepare to navigate and resist parts of Trump's second-term agenda, one told ABC News she is most alarmed by Trump's tariff plan.
3 months ago
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What Democrats can learn from Arizona Sen.-elect Ruben Gallego’s win
Gallego joins “The View” to discuss beating Trump-endorsed candidate Kari Lake in Arizona -- which broke for Trump in the 2024 election -- and responds to Lake's attacks on his family.
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Sen. John Fetterman on Hunter Biden pardon, says Dems need to reengage young men
The Pennsylvania senator joins “The View” to weigh in on the controversy surrounding President Joe Biden pardoning his son and share his hopes for the release of American hostages in Gaza.
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