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How have US politicians reacted to the attack on Iran?
Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English
Republicans largely rally behind Trump's strikes on Iran, while Democrats fail to offer singular message of opposition.
Feb 28, 2026, 11:56 PM
North Carolina Democrats latest to chart future of the party in congressional primary
Colin Campbell, NPR
In a safe Democratic seat in North Carolina, a match-up between a two-term Congresswoman and a progressive local official show how Democrats are charting the future of their party in the age of Trump.
Feb 28, 2026, 12:00 PM
What Kind of Fighter Do Democrats Want?
Elaine Godfrey, The Atlantic
The crowd was fired up. The candidate was on her game. And I was escorted out by armed guards.
Feb 26, 2026, 10:08 PM
How Democrats reorganized their State of the Union resistance
Christian Paz, Vox
When President Donald Trump addressed Congress a year ago, the Democrats seemed to be, as the meme would have it, “in disarray.” They were lambasted for their disorganized responses to Trump — remember those little ping-pong paddles? But things were differen…
Feb 25, 2026, 2:33 PM
Special elections pattern suggests GOP could face rout in midterms
Garrett Owen, Salon
Democrats are outperforming past baselines in Trump-era districts, though the Senate map remains steep
Feb 23, 2026, 5:00 PM
US Senator Mark Kelly tells BBC he will 'seriously consider' White House run
BBC News
The former Navy captain and astronaut says "we're in some seriously challenging times".
Feb 17, 2026, 2:28 AM
Is Trumpism losing steam?
Al Jazeera English
As Trumpism forces both major US parties to wonder what they stand for, experts weigh in on November election prospects.
Feb 15, 2026, 8:02 PM
NY Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado pulls plug on sputtering Gov. Kathy Hochul primary challenge
Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, New York Daily News
NEW YORK — Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado on Tuesday pulled the plug on his sputtering primary challenge to Gov. Kathy Hochul, clearing her path to the Democratic ...
Feb 10, 2026, 10:45 PM
Even After RFK Jr., Democrats Can’t Quit the Kennedys
Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic
Nancy Pelosi reportedly plans to endorse JFK’s grandson for Congress. Why?
Feb 10, 2026, 12:00 PM
What MAGA Can Teach Democrats About Organizing—and Infighting
Charles Duhigg, The New Yorker
Republicans have become adept at creating broad coalitions in which supporting Trump is the only requirement. Democrats get tied up with litmus tests, Charles Duhigg writes.
Jan 26, 2026, 11:00 AM
Rahm Emanuel steers a course between 'monopolists' and 'Marxists'
Steve Inskeep, NPR
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with longtime Democrat Rahm Emanuel about politics in the Trump era.
Jan 22, 2026, 10:00 AM
Democrats should reject tech influence to win elections, Warren says
Lauren Feiner, The Verge
The path forward for the Democratic party after its 2024 defeat includes less tech influence and more populist policies, according to Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA). Warren delivered this message in a speech at the National Press Club in Washington, DC on Monda…
Jan 12, 2026, 6:44 PM
"I Will Govern as a Democratic Socialist": Watch Zohran Mamdani & Bernie Sanders at NYC Inauguration
webdev@democracynow.org (Democracy Now!), Democracy Now!
Zohran Mamdani hailed “a new era” for New York on Thursday, promising in his inaugural address to deliver on the ambitious agenda that electrified progressives in the city and saw him defeat the political establishment in both the Democratic primary and the g…
Jan 2, 2026, 1:39 PM
‘Like The Monkees’: GOP Rep Attacks Crockett With Bizarre Analogy
Chris capper Liebenthal, Crooksandliars.com
Given the atrocious track record for Republicans this year and the popularity of Rep Jasmine Crockett, naturally, the GOP and Fox had to team up to attack her. Ironically, they chose the inept Rep Tim Burchett and the even more inept Kayeigh McAninny to launc…
Dec 14, 2025, 8:28 PM
Trump’s Beloved Beauty Queen Prosecutor Set to Suffer Fresh Humiliation
Janna Brancolini, Daily Beast
Senate Democrats appear likely to deal yet another blow to Lindsey Halligan, President Donald Trump’s embattled pick to lead the U.S. Attorney’s Office for...
Dec 12, 2025, 5:30 PM
Fox News Host Spirals as Trump Candidate Loses in Stunning GOP Defeat
The Daily Beast, Daily Beast
A Fox News host has issued a dire warning to the president after the latest Democrat victory in a series of stinging Republican electoral defeats. “Look at...
Dec 10, 2025, 2:57 PM
Democratic governors present as leaders against Trump ahead of midterms, 2028
Isabella Murray, ABC News
At the Democratic Governors Association’s annual Winter meeting in Arizona, some of the brightest leaders of the party touted the "affordability" message.
Dec 9, 2025, 10:30 AM
Trump slams Rep. Cuellar for running again as a Democrat after pardon
Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News
President Trump took aim at Rep. Henry Cuellar, a Democratic congressman from Texas whom he recently pardoned, in a Truth Social post.
Dec 7, 2025, 7:59 PM
Trump slams pardoned Democratic congressman as 'disloyal' for not switching parties
BILL BARROW, Yahoo Entertainment
Donald Trump is angry that Rep. Henry Cuellar is running again as a Democrat rather than switch parties after the president pardoned the Texas congressman...
Dec 7, 2025, 6:35 PM
Tennessee Election Has GOP Fearing 2026 Blowout For Democrats
Philip Elliott, Time
Democrats predicting at least 70 House seats are now in play for 2026, after Tuesday's Tennessee special election
Dec 3, 2025, 7:51 PM
Dems seek to limit who can be immigration judges. And, the GOP wins House election
Brittney Melton, NPR
Democrats seek to limit who can serve as immigration judges amid layoffs from the administration. And, Republican Matt Van Epps narrowly wins a special House election in Tennessee.
Dec 3, 2025, 12:22 PM
Tight special election race in deep-red Tennessee concerns US Republicans
Brian Osgood, Al Jazeera English
Polls show Democratic candidate within striking distance of Republican rival in district Trump carried by 22 points.
Dec 2, 2025, 7:13 PM
Sen. Kelly says Pete Hegseth 'unqualified' after being bashed over display of medals
Meghan Mistry, Jon Haworth, ABC News
In an appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz. blasted Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, calling him unqualified, saying he wants to please Trump.
Nov 26, 2025, 1:43 PM
Tilting the Playing Field
Paul Rosenzweig, The Atlantic
Trump and his allies seem to want to transform American politics into a system for producing Republican victory.
Nov 23, 2025, 2:03 PM