DOUG SCHOEN: Democratic battle pits moderates vs. progressives for soul of the party
Democrats face a defining intra-party battle between progressives and moderates that could determine their 2028 presidential chances and viability.
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Swing-district Democrat faces backlash after vulgar late-night post targeting Trump, doubles down
Nevada Rep. Susie Lee deleted an expletive-filled tweet targeting Trump's Supreme Court visit after backlash, saying her language touched a …
Sanders-backed NJ Dem accused of hiding from voters as skipped forums pile up
Republican Joe Hathaway accused Sanders and AOC-backed candidate Analilia Mejia of dodging debates ahead of New Jersey's special election.
SEE IT: Lawmakers caught on vacation amid record-breaking shutdown while DHS workers go unpaid
Lawmakers faced backlash for vacationing during the record 46-day shutdown while DHS workers went unpaid, while Trump called on Congress …
NYC Dem, Hochul aide under investigation over alleged migrant shelter bribes
Federal prosecutors are reportedly probing whether NYC Councilmember Farah Louis and a top Hochul aide accepted bribes tied to migrant …
Jayapal floats reparations for illegal immigrants impacted by Trump crackdown, demands prosecutions
Rep. Pramila Jayapal called for reparations for illegal immigrants amid Trump's crackdown, and said those enforcing immigration law should be …
Rep Rashida Tlaib moves to block US operations in Lebanon but ignores Hezbollah
Rep. Rashida Tlaib introduced a resolution to block U.S. support for Israeli military operations in Lebanon without congressional approval.
DAVID MARCUS: At crafty No Kings rallies, the participants are the puppets
Robert De Niro and Ilhan Omar spoke at No Kings Day protests, but one commentator argues the rallies are pure …
DAVID MARCUS: Hasan Piker, useful idiot fashionistas want to make America into commie Cuba
Podcaster Hasan Piker visited Cuba and claimed people were partying despite daily rolling blackouts, while staying in a five-star, generator-powered …
Jeffries declines to break with indicted Democrat after ethics panel's guilty verdict
Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick was found guilty of over two dozen ethics violations, but Democratic leaders have so far withheld condemnation.
House GOP rams through new DHS funding plan with shutdown far from over
The House passed a DHS stopgap bill, but the shutdown is expected to continue for several weeks as lawmakers leave …
Spanberger denies ‘deal’ with swing-district Democrat as gerrymandering claims abound statewide
Gov. Spanberger denied a redistricting deal with Elaine Luria after a viral video showed Luria confronted over alleged backroom dealings …
Cruz warns ‘radical Democrats’ will ‘burn it down’ if they win back Congress
Sen. Ted Cruz claims Democrats will impeach Trump repeatedly if they win the House in midterms, warning of halted legislation …
Dem senators dodge crucial question on illegal alien accused of killing Chicago college student
After Sheridan Gorman's killing, several Democratic senators declined to clearly say whether the illegal immigrant charged in the case should …
House Republicans pass rival DHS plan, setting up Senate fight as shutdown set to become longest in history
House Republicans passed a two-month DHS funding extension, but the 42-day partial government shutdown remains far from over amid continued …
House GOP’s DHS funding measure survives critical hurdle but path uncertain in Senate
House Republicans advanced a 60-day DHS continuing resolution after rejecting the Senate deal while Schumer said the CR is dead …
Politicians, especially Democrats, should promise not to accept 'AI money'
Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York said that politicians, particularly those of her own party, should vow not to …
Indicted Democrat Rep Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick one step closer to expulsion
A House Ethics panel found Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick guilty of 25 violations while the Florida Democrat is facing possible expulsion …
Reporter's Notebook: The hitchhiker's guide to what's next to end the DHS shutdown
The Senate passed a DHS funding deal by voice vote, but the House faces uncertain math.
Battleground Dem candidate linked public displays of faith to political violence in 2023 speech
Iowa Democratic candidate Sarah Trone Garriott said "this is not a Christian nation" in a 2023 speech and voiced discomfort …