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Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins’ victory means Democrats will now hold 30 US governorships after midterm blowout
At party’s ‘What’s Next’ conference, consensus is they need to act quickly, but over affordability or accountability is the question
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The midterms brought the best Election Day in decades for Democrats. So with new majorities in the House and Senate, CNN’s David Chalian explains what Democratic lawmakers and presidential contenders are saying at the “What’s Next” summit as they try to build on their success to win the White House in 2028. Discover more videos, including live streams and exclusive storytelling, on our Watch page.
The prospect of keeping the Congressional leaders in power is exposing long-running tensions in the party.
Democrats have been given a huge opportunity with majorities in both the House and Senate — but the balance of priorities, timing, messaging and discipline are all going to be major tests.
Politics & Governance
In his new memoir, “Promise Me, America,” former President Joe Biden makes clear he’s still welling with anger about Democrats pushing him to end his reelection bid after his disastrous debate performance. CNN’s Jeff Zeleny reports.
It's everywhere on social media: Democrats celebrating the attractive men voters elected in the midterms. But it's bigger than a meme and says a lot about politics of masculinity in the age of Trump.
Democrats from across the country descended on Denver for a two-day conference to chart the course of their party after sweeping victories in the midterm elections.
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Midterm gains give party room to overhaul NDAA funding, including provision to integrate US-Israeli military industries.
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The current Democratic minority leader and anticipated next House speaker, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, was interrupted numerous times during a Democratic conference in Denver.
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Parliament passes legislation months after a thwarted attack at Leipzig-Halle airport, which Berlin linked to Russia.
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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
Incoming lawmakers have more in common with each other than they have divisions, even across ideological factions
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.
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CNN uncovered a campaign funded by millions in dark money aimed at peeling conservative voters away from Republican candidates - potentially helping Democrats. CNN’s Andrew Kaczynski reports.
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Kalshi announces ‘mutual decision’ as Democrats say they plan to investigate Trump family’s investments
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Majority Democrats’ What’s Next conference brings lawmakers and potential 2028 contenders to Denver.
Our political divisions are certainly loud. But are they as deep as we think? In a new project — called Common Ground — we’re focusing on the areas where healthcare is quietly uniting Americans. KFF Health News, NPR and the NPR Network of member stations around the country will bring you stories where Republicans and Democrats are working — sometimes below the radar — to solve problems in the healthcare system that affect everyone.We offer this project in the same spirit as NPR Network’s Seeking Common Ground series from 2024-2025.