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Late-night hosts poked fun at the president taking JD Vance off Iran duty to sniff out corruption while expressing annoyance at Democrats for failing to impeach Pete Hegseth
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Senator Van Hollen says midterm results show Americans want change in Washington, and Democrats need new leadership to deliver that
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The failed move could lead to a more robust effort against the defense secretary in the next Congress. Here’s how it could look
Holscher, a state senator, overcame a more well-known Republican who had Trump's endorsement in the state that has gone to the GOP in most other statewide races.
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Progressives should be careful not to get comfortable. There is work to be done
Van Hollen is known for his anti-war positions and championing progressive causes.
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Unions spent millions of dollars and mobilized thousands of members to get out the vote for Democrats in the midterm election. Now they want to see action.
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Midterm gains give party room to overhaul NDAA funding, including provision to integrate US-Israeli military industries.
Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen announced Thursday he would challenge Chuck Schumer for Senate majority leader, launching an uphill battle to lead the chamber’s Democrats after sweeping victories in the midterms.
Business & Economy
Trump's tariffs, which have ignited trade wars with multiple U.S. economic partners, will likely be a top target for Democrats once they take control of Congress.
Politics & Governance
Majority Democrats’ What’s Next conference brings lawmakers and potential 2028 contenders to Denver.
The former US president’s centrism lacks substance but his enduring political capital has given rank outsiders the chance to spark radical political change
The Democrats’ coming takeover of the Senate has kickstarted a scramble to confirm two dozen of President Donald Trump’s judicial nominees before Republicans turn over the gavel in January.
The historic victory flips an eighth US Senate seat for Democrats after last week's pivotal midterm election.
Mississippi is home to a large Black American population but no Black person has held a Senate seat since the 1800s.
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Safety campaigners have condemned it and owners have complained about it. Goodbye to a steel monstrosity seemingly designed by a five-year-old, writes Arwa Mahdawi
New polling reinforces that Democrats confront some risk in looking like they are overly consumed with investigating President Donald Trump and his administration.