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Harris's 2028 Bid Faces Revolt From Former Aides and Donors
A Vanity Fair report finds near-universal opposition to another presidential run among Harris's former campaign staff, White House aides, and major donors.
Piker's Al Qaeda Remark Forces Democrats to Distance Michigan Candidate
Twitch streamer Hasan Piker's claim that the U.S. is worse than al Qaeda gives Republicans ammunition against Abdul el Sayed in the Michigan Senate race.
Bores Launches $30M Push to Unite Democrats on AI Regulation
The New York lawmaker seeks to consolidate Democratic efforts on technology regulation after his failed congressional campaign.
Fetterman's RNC Video Starts Democratic Backlash, Fuels GOP Recruitment Push
Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman's video address to the Republican National Committee drew swift condemnation from Democratic colleagues and raised questions about his party loyalty.
Fetterman Backs McCormick at Trump Convention, Draws Fire from Democrats
Pennsylvania's Democratic senator introduced his Republican colleague at a Trump midterm event, drawing comparisons to propaganda from Democratic allies.
Fetterman's Isolation From Pa. Democrats Deepens as Polls Show Sharp Decline
Senator John Fetterman faces abandonment by his party base, with only 20 percent of Democrats viewing him favorably—a collapse from 74 percent two years ago.
Raskin Calls Hamas Comments 'Distraction' as Democrats Distance Themselves
Rep. Jamie Raskin dismissed left-wing commentator Hasan Piker's pro-Hamas remarks as irrelevant to the midterm elections, even as fellow Democrat Hillary Scholten withdrew her endorsement over the controversy.
Trump Rules Out Near-Term Iran Aid as Democrats Split
Trump declined to confirm U.S. assistance to Iranian dissidents, citing government violence that has killed tens of thousands, while centrist Democrats broke with leadership to back his 30-day military clock.
Two House Democrats Defect on GOP Vote, Drawing Leadership Fury
Reps. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and Jared Golden sided with Republicans on a procedural vote, handing Speaker Mike Johnson a narrow win and prompting Democratic leaders to threaten discipline.
Democratic AGs, Governors Vow to Keep Fighting After Court Lifts Mail-Vote Injunction
A 6-3 Supreme Court ruling lifted an injunction blocking Trump's mail-in voting restrictions, but Democratic officials say the legal battle over the order's constitutionality continues.
House Democrat Breaks With Hasan Piker Over 9/11, Kirk Comments
Rep. Jake Auchincloss said the Democratic Party 'does not stand for what Hasan Piker stands for,' citing the streamer's remarks on 9/11 and conservative activist Charlie Kirk's death
Iowa Democrats Reject Harris as Donor Skepticism Clouds 2028 Plans
Former Vice President Kamala Harris faces party resistance to a potential third White House bid, with Iowa candidates declining her support and major donors expressing doubts.
Democrats Lead by 8 Points as Voters Demand Change, Poll Shows
A CNN poll finds Democrats ahead on the generic ballot and gaining ground as the party of change, though voters express deep frustration with both parties.
Ex-DNC Official Targets DSA Candidates, Names El-Sayed
Jose Aristimuño, former DNC deputy press secretary, said he hopes Abdul El-Sayed loses his Michigan race and that democratic socialists don't represent the party.
Stevens Tells El-Sayed to Cut Ties With Piker as Fox Poll Shows Rogers Ahead
The Michigan Democrat who lost the primary to El-Sayed is backing him anyway — but says his ties to the left-wing streamer must go before November.
Jeffries Drops Medicare for All Support, Rejects DSA Agenda in Midterm Push
The House Minority Leader broke from his prior Medicare for All co-sponsorship on Meet the Press, distancing himself from the Democratic Socialists of America as primaries reshape the caucus.
Khanna Vows Investigations Into Bankers, Iraq War Officials if Democrats Win Congress
The California congressman, eyeing a 2028 presidential run, called for prosecutions and subpoenas from the DNC's Texas meeting Saturday.
Democrats Pass Dueling ICE Resolutions, Exposing Midterm Fault Lines
The DNC's summer meeting in Austin ended with two contradictory votes on immigration enforcement — one to abolish ICE, one to reform it — as the party heads into midterms divided.
Trump Approval Hits 33 Percent, Putting GOP House Majority at Risk
A new Economist/YouGov poll shows Trump at his second-term low, and the Cook Political Report has already shifted seven House seats toward Democrats.
Burchett Calls Democratic Party Hijacked by Socialist Left, Slams 2028 Contenders
Rep. Tim Burchett said the Democratic Party is controlled by the socialist left and called Gavin Newsom, Kamala Harris and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez each a disaster.
DSA's Rise Forces Democrats to Choose an Identity
A New York House nomination and new polling data show the Democratic Socialists of America gaining ground inside the party while pushing positions that clash with mainstream Democratic values.
Wisconsin Primary: Hong Leads as Establishment Rallies Behind Crowley
State Rep. Francesca Hong holds a strong lead in Wisconsin's four-way Democratic gubernatorial primary ahead of Tuesday's vote, with the party establishment backing Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley.
Democratic Candidates Back Away From Progressive Stances Before Primaries
Wisconsin gubernatorial front-runner Francesca Hong disavows earlier calls to "abolish the police" and "cancel Thanksgiving" as her primary approaches.
Fetterman Dares El-Sayed to Keep Campaigning With Hasan Piker
The Pennsylvania senator warns Michigan's Democratic Senate nominee that far-left associations will cost the party a seat it cannot afford to lose.
AOC Leads 2028 Democratic Poll, Declines to Rule Out White House or Senate Run
A University of New Hampshire survey puts the New York congresswoman at 22 percent among Democratic primary voters, seven points higher than February and one point ahead of Pete Buttigieg.
Black Voters Are the Gap El-Sayed Has Not Closed in Michigan's Senate Race
Democratic strategist Jamal Simmons warns it's a 'risky bet' to assume Black voters back El-Sayed after the primary — and early results show most backed his opponent.
House GOP Majority in Danger as Democrats Build Lead Ahead of 2026
Republicans face an unpopular president, rising retirements and mounting scandals as Democrats open an 8-point lead on the generic congressional ballot.
Progressive Lawrence Wins Michigan Primary, Will Face Rep. Barrett in November
Lawrence, 35, a co-founder of the Sunrise Movement, defeated two moderate Democrats in Michigan's 7th Congressional District, setting up a fall contest against first-term Republican Tom Barrett
Michigan Senate Primary Exposes Class Rift in Democratic Race
Early returns show progressive Abdul El-Sayed drawing educated, higher-income voters while moderate Rep. Haley Stevens runs stronger in working-class districts.
AOC, Khanna Compete to Lead the Left as Sanders Era Winds Down
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Rep. Ro Khanna are fighting to inherit Bernie Sanders' progressive coalition ahead of the 2028 presidential primary.
Ohio Races Tighten, Threatening GOP Senate Majority
New polling shows Senate and gubernatorial contests locked in a dead heat in a state Trump won by 11 points
Hogg Demands DNC Chief's Ouster as Party Faces $2M Deficit Before Midterms
David Hogg called for DNC Chairman Ken Martin's removal, pointing to a $2 million deficit and what he called a failure to connect with voters ahead of November.
Slotkin Pushes Democrats to Stop Ignoring the Midwest
The Michigan senator is making the case that her party lost the 2024 election in part by writing off the region between the coasts.
Progressive Power Faces Its Test in August Primaries
Two House races and a Senate contest will show whether the progressive movement can expand its footprint in Congress or has hit a ceiling.
GOP Targets Talarico's Masculinity in Coordinated Texas Senate Attack
Republican strategists are testing attacks on Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico's gender identity and sexuality ahead of November's general election.
Harris Leaves Biden Off 'Most Effective Presidents' List in Sharp 2028 Show
At a National Urban League forum, the former vice president named JFK and Obama — and said nothing about the man she served under for four years.
Ex-Biden Aide Says Harris Won't Run in 2028 — Donors Are Already Moving
A former senior White House official's blunt dismissal of Kamala Harris's 2028 prospects is freezing early fundraising and accelerating rival campaigns.
Arizona Democrat Shah Wins Primary With House Majority on the Line
Shah's win in a competitive Phoenix-area district triggers a nine-figure spending war between national party committees fighting for House control.
Warren's 2028 Backing Becomes Key for Democratic Hopefuls
Potential Democratic presidential candidates court Senator Elizabeth Warren, seeking access to her progressive fundraising network and grassroots support
House Democrat Calls for DNC Chair Martin to Resign Over Fundraising Drop
Midwest swing-district representative cites 15 percent decline in large donor contributions as party strategists scramble to reassure financial backers
Bass Questions Rival Raman's Leadership Ability
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass delivered a sharp critique of Councilwoman Nithya Raman, questioning her capacity to govern the city
Primary Wins Push Democrats Left as Corporate Lobbyists Scramble
Progressive victories in six House races force major industry PACs and K Street representatives to recalibrate their influence strategies
Democrats Exploit MAHA Discontent, Pushing New Crypto Oversight
A brewing populist revolt against the GOP's perceived inaction on financial safeguards creates an opening for Democrats to advance stricter digital asset legislation, fundamentally shifting the power balance on Capitol Hill and forcing industry adaptation.