Democratic Party
Here's the latest on the Democratic Party. It is one of the two major political parties in the United States, alongside the Republican Party. President Joe Biden won the 2020 election against the Republican nominee, former President Donald Trump. The Democratic Party's 2024 presidential ticket features vice president Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. The two will face Republican nominee, former President Donald Trump and his vice president pick, Ohio Senator JD Vance. The current chairperson of the Democratic National Committee is attorney and politician Jaime Harrison.
Karen Bass denies dismissing L.A. fire chief: "This is false"
The mayor's office told Newsweek on Friday that "The priority remains fighting these fires and protecting Angelenos."
California wildfires torch Gavin Newsom's presidential ambitions
As wildfires devastate Los Angeles County, questions about Newsom's leadership threaten to upend his ambitions for national office.
Americans rate Biden worse than Trump, Obama as term ends: poll
Disappointment with Joe Biden's presidency is especially high among Black and Hispanic Americans, according to AP-NORC polling.
Celebrities condemn Gavin Newsom as fires level Los Angeles
As wildfires continue to devastate large areas of Southern California, a number of stars are speaking out.
Laken Riley Act: Dems push immigration bill that "doesn't actually exist"
Senators on Thursday voted to advance the legislation, but experts warn it doesn't tackle the problem.
John Fetterman to meet with Trump at Mar-a-Lago: "Reasonable"
The Pennsylvania senator, a Democrat, said he would "meet with and have a conversation with anyone" to deliver for his state.
Gavin Newsom may be "criminally" liable for LA fires—Marjorie Taylor Greene
As Los Angeles is scorched by rapidly spreading fires, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says the state's governor may be liable for them.
Would Canada be a Republican U.S. state?
Justin Trudeau wrote on X: "There isn't a snowball's chance in hell that Canada would become a part of the United States."
Democrats Can Stop the Bleeding on Their Worst Issue | Opinion
Democrats can escape their electoral quagmire by recognizing what successful liberal politicians understood until quite recently—that there's nothing compassionate or progressive about letting corporations exploit cheap foreign labor to undermine American workers.
Schumer will work with Trump to rename Gulf of Mexico on one condition
Trump recently proposed the gulf name change, alongside the annexation of Canada, Greenland and the Panama Canal.
David Axelrod rebukes Joe Biden over reelection remarks: "Nuts"
Axelrod suggested Biden may have been trying to "comfort" himself by saying he could have won 2024's election.
Ex-FBI informant faces sentencing for false Biden bribery claim
Alexander Smirnov lied to the FBI about Hunter Biden's relations with Ukraine energy company Burisma.
Biden says he's confident he would have beaten Trump
President Joe Biden said in a USA Today interview that he could have won the 2024 presidential election against Donald Trump.
Democrats win first election since Donald Trump's victory
Virginia Democrats retained majorities in the state Senate and House Tuesday night, in the first election since Trump's November win.
Where is Karen Bass? LA mayor returns from Ghana trip as city burns
More than 4,000 acres have been burned by wildfires on the outskirts of LA and people are asking why the city's mayor was in Africa as the crisis unfurled.
Biden's new California monuments will ban drilling on 849,000 acres
The outgoing president is attempting to nail down components of his "America the Beautiful" plan as he prepares to leave office.
China's minimum wage rose 170% since Americans' last bump up
Despite calls for change, the federal minimum wage has remained unchanged at $7.25 since 2009.
Bill Maher, Jon Cryer clash during awkward podcast moment
The two got into a spirited debate as they expressed opposing stances on youth gender-affirming care.
Kevin McCarthy says he has "respect" for what Kamala Harris did Monday
Former House Speaker McCarthy praises the vice president's handling of the election certification of Trump despite her defeat to him.
Justin Trudeau and the end of the modern progressive experiment
When the Canadian prime minister burst onto the scene in 2015, his liberal bona fides made him an instant political star. That was then.
Wisconsin Governor Evers seeks voter power to enact and repeal state laws
Wisconsin is among 24 states that do not permit citizen-initiated ballot measures.
When is Donald Trump's inauguration? How to watch, what you need to know
Trump is set to become the second president to be inaugurated to two, non-consecutive terms, following Grover Cleveland.
Nancy Pelosi says Donald Trump should be "triumphant" about election win
The House Speaker emerita said Trump should embrace his 2024 electoral victory and stop insisting he won the 2020 election.
Donald Trump critics push plan to block him from taking power in DC protest
Protesters want Congress to block the president-elect from entering the White House via the 14th Amendment.
Democrat "looking forward" to working with Donald Trump on key priority
Representative Debbie Dingell says she is ready to work with President-elect Donald Trump on trade policies.
Jimmy Carter funeral motorcade: Photos of somber series of events
Saturday marks the first day of the late President Jimmy Carter's state funeral.
MAGA furious over George Soros' Medal of Freedom from Biden: "Disgusting"
Soros has been a frequent target of Republican criticism for financial support of progressive causes and Democratic candidates.
Republican allegedly refusing to lower flags to half-staff sparks anger
A local Democrat said lowering the flags would be "a small yet powerful gesture that reflects our shared values."
New Senate majority leader opens session with vow to keep filibuster
Senator John Thune said Friday that the filibuster has "perhaps the greatest impact in preserving the Founders' vision of the Senate."
Mary Anne Krupsak, New York's first female lieutenant governor, dies at 92
Mary Anne Krupsak's 1974 election made her the first woman to hold statewide office in New York.
