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April 29, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Dems say Trump's first 100 days gives them better chance of flipping House in 2026
Democrats argue that opinions on Trump and Republicans give them an opening to flip the U.S. House of Representatives.
April 29, 2025 at 7:30 PM
April 29, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Democrats press WH over potential 'insider trading' before Trump tariff pause
The Democrats “urgently” called for the White House to issue the full disclosure of financial transactions of senior officials amid Trump's tariff rollbacks.
April 29, 2025 at 4:13 PM
April 29, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Trump’s first 100 days test future of Republican, Democratic parties
ABC News’ Jay O’Brien reports on budget talks, as well as how lawmakers are navigating President Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office.
April 29, 2025 at 3:29 PM
April 29, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Trump’s first 100 days tests both Republican, Democratic parties' futures: ANALYSIS
His low approval ratings could be a liability for vulnerable Republicans.
April 29, 2025 at 12:39 PM
April 29, 2025 at 10:21 AM
America faces a 'woke' divide as Trump says it's history
In a speech to a joint session of Congress in March, President Donald Trump took direct aim at diversity, equity and inclusion policies.
April 29, 2025 at 10:21 AM
April 28, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Oversight top Democrat Connolly 'stepping back,' saying his cancer has returned
Rep. Gerry Connolly, ranking Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, will “soon” step down from his role and won’t run for reelection because his cancer has returned.
April 28, 2025 at 5:29 PM
April 28, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Democrat Connolly 'stepping back,' saying his cancer has returned
Rep. Gerry Connolly, ranking Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, will “soon” step down from his role and won’t run for reelection because his cancer has returned.
April 28, 2025 at 5:26 PM
April 25, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Young Democratic primary challengers seek to oust longtime incumbents
As the Democratic Party takes stock of the upcoming 2026 midterm elections, a slate of political newcomers are challenging longtime incumbents.
April 25, 2025 at 7:06 PM
April 24, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Democrats scrutinize law firms that cut deals with Trump
Democratic lawmakers questioning whether deals for pro bono work may violate federal bribery, extortion, honest services fraud or racketeering laws.
April 24, 2025 at 12:44 PM
April 23, 2025 at 5:29 PM
What Sen. Dick Durbin’s retirement means for Democrats in Congress
Longtime Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., announced Wednesday that he will not seek reelection in 2026 and will retire after serving for over four decades in Congress.
April 23, 2025 at 5:29 PM
April 22, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Michigan Senate race heats up as 3 major Democrats enter the fray
Michigan is set to face a competitive primary and fierce race for the state's open Senate seat in 2026 -- as three major Democrats have already entered the contest.
April 22, 2025 at 6:13 PM
April 18, 2025 at 1:36 PM
First to ABC: House Dems urge JD Vance to preserve Smithsonian independence
First to ABC: House Dems urge JD Vance to preserve Smithsonian independence.
April 18, 2025 at 1:36 PM
April 17, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Former OneRepublic bassist to take on veteran California GOP House member
Democrats are hoping pop rock star power will help oust a long-serving Republican east of Los Angeles in the fight for the U.S. House
April 17, 2025 at 10:29 AM
April 17, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Former Michigan health officer Abdul El-Sayed enters Democratic US Senate race
A former Michigan public health official is launching a bid to represent the state in the U.S. Senate as the 2026 race for control of the chamber takes shape
April 17, 2025 at 9:52 AM
April 16, 2025 at 7:17 PM
David Hogg-run group to spend millions supporting challengers to House Democrats
Leaders We Deserve, a group led by David Hogg, announced it will spend $20 million to help younger candidates and primary challengers to House Democrats
April 16, 2025 at 7:17 PM
April 15, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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.
April 15, 2025 at 5:16 PM
April 15, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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.
April 15, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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."
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'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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.”
2 months ago
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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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