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As National Guard deploys, Democratic Rep. Nanette Barragán sees 'sign of a dictator'

7:35am June 09, 2025

by A Martínez

Despite pushback from California Democrats, the Trump administration sent the National Guard to support Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Rep. Nanette Barragán says the move is escalating fear.

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Republicans seek more state laws on transgender people, putting Democrats on the spot

6:00am May 10, 2025

Since North Carolina passed a "bathroom" law in 2016, the number of bills has grown and Republicans have used the issue in campaigns. Democrats are still working out how to respond.

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The next AOC? Young Democrats are aiming to topple incumbents inside their own party

5:00am April 23, 2025

by Elena Moore

Frustrated with their party's response to President Trump, a wave of young Democrats are challenging incumbents in safe blue districts, hoping to mirror Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's upset win in 2018.

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House Democrats land in El Salvador, demand Abrego Garcia's return

6:00am April 21, 2025

Unsanctioned congressional trip comes days after Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., met with Kilmar Abrego Garcia

Senate Takes Up Budget Bill Passed By House As Funding Deadline Looms

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Trump signs spending bill to avoid a government shutdown

5:08pm March 14, 2025

President Trump's signature came after the Senate voted 54 to 46 to approve a spending bill to fund the government through the end of September.

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Senate Democrats signal plans to advance GOP bill to avoid a government shutdown

12:58pm March 13, 2025

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said he plans to vote for a Republican bill to fund the government through September, paving the way for other Democrats to join him.

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How to bridge our political divide? A pastor's answer: Do unto others

6:00am November 19, 2024

A Pennsylvania church just blocks from where then-candidate Donald Trump's would-be assassin lived created a sermon series on the Golden Rule to try to bridge political divisions in its congregation.

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Some Indian American Democrats see themselves in Harris. Others see the limits

5:51pm October 08, 2024

In swing states like Georgia, growing numbers of South Asians could make a difference this election. So how do they feel about the woman some call "Lotus POTUS?"

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Harris needs Gen Z. Here's her plan to win them

1:45pm August 27, 2024

The campaign tells NPR that it plans to invest in new digital ads on campus and social media, double its youth organizing staff around the country, and launch a college campus tour in battleground states.

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What Kentucky can teach Democrats about winning in red districts

5:00am August 27, 2024

To win the White House, the Harris-Walz ticket will need to appeal to voters in purple areas, and maybe even red ones. We asked Democrats who live in those parts of the country what could make that happen.

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