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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
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.
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
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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.
Sen.-elect Abdul El-Sayed says Americans “temporarily” put their trust and hope in Democrats. But he adds that if his party doesn’t act boldly when its takes control of Congress, Democrats may lose that trust. El-Sayed is the first Muslim to be elected to the U.S. Senate. The 42-year-old from Michigan is now calling for new Senate leadership and urging President Trump to meet and discuss how they can “figure out what we can work on and get done.”El-Sayed, a former Detroit public health official, even floated the idea of naming major healthcare legislation after Trump.“Put his name on it,” El-Sayed said. “He'll probably pass it. I'm not above doing that. I don't care what it's called.”In this episode of NPR’s Newsmakers, El-Sayed sat down with NPR host Leila Fadel to talk about a divisive campaign season, the future of the Democratic Party and how Congress should legislate during the final two years of Trump’s term in the White House.Newsmakers is where you'll find NPR's biggest interviews. We post new episodes as soon as they're available — any day of the week. Follow or subscribe on Spotify, YouTube or wherever you watch or listen to podcasts to get new episodes as soon as possible. You can also find Newsmakers on the NPR app.Newsmakers relies on supporters who value independent journalism and a free press. Join NPR+ today to support our work and get perks from the podcasts you trust. Go to plus.npr.org.
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Kalshi announces ‘mutual decision’ as Democrats say they plan to investigate Trump family’s investments
Politics & Governance
Majority Democrats’ What’s Next conference brings lawmakers and potential 2028 contenders to Denver.
Politics & Governance
The Democrats need to deliver on an ambitious agenda, and they need new energy and new voices to do so.
Democrat Scott Colom’s win in the Mississippi Senate race means the 2026 battle for the Senate is nearing a conclusion — and similarly to the House wins, it’s looking like a historic finish for Democrats.
House Democrats are already planning to make their impeachment case against the defense secretary as airtight—and appealing to Republicans—as possible.
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.
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.