Democrat Grilled By Voter Over Support For GOP-Backed Laken Riley Act
Democratic Representative Derek Tran of California was grilled by a voter from his home state over why he voted for the GOP-backed Laken Riley Act on Thursday. The Context The Republican-backed Laken Riley Act, named after a Georgia college student who was killed by an undocumented immigrant, dramatically expanded the scope of federal immigration enforcement. […]
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How Long Was Cory Booker’s ‘Filibuster’? Democrat Breaks Record for Senate Speech
Senator Cory Booker wrapped up the longest speech in Senate history, surpassing a record that has stood since 1957. The New Jersey Democrat’s marathon address was a protest against President Donald Trump and Republican-led efforts to curtail voting rights and immigration protections. Booker’s speech edged past the previous high mark set by South Carolina Senator […]
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Democrat Talking As Long as He’s ‘Physically Able’ to Protest Trump
Democratic Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey is speaking for as long as he is “physically able” to on the Senate floor Monday evening in protest of the Trump Administration. Newsweek reached out to Booker’s office via email Monday night for comment. Why It Matters As President Donald Trump has taken office amid his second […]
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Democrat Fighting New Hampshire’s Child Marriage Exemption Speaks Out
A New Hampshire Democrat who has spent years campaigning to ban child marriage in the state has condemned lawmakers who voted to amend the law to allow 17-year-olds to marry if they or their partner are in the military. State Representative Cassandra Levesque told Newsweek the amendment recently passed by the GOP-controlled New Hampshire House […]
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Top Democrat ‘Not Afraid’ of Government Shutdown
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries broke with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer on Friday over a House GOP-backed stopgap bill to keep the government open. Why It Matters Congress has to pass the Republican-backed continuing resolution (CR) by midnight to avert a government shutdown. Schumer on Thursday announced that he would back the measure, angering […]
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Republican Pushes Back on Elon Musk Calling Democrat a ‘Traitor’
A Republican congressman spoke out Monday against SpaceX CEO Elon Musk after the world’s richest man called Democratic Senator Mark Kelly a “traitor” following Kelly’s visit to Ukraine. The Context The Trump administration recently paused security assistance to Ukraine following a disastrous Oval Office meeting between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, during […]
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Democrat Questions Elon Musk Loyalty to US Because of His Citizenship
Democratic Representative Marcy Kaptur has questioned Elon Musk‘s loyalty to the United States due to the billionaire DOGE head holding citizenship for two other countries. Newsweek reached out to Musk via Tesla and Kaptur’s office via phone for comment. Why It Matters Billionaire Musk, a staunch ally of President Donald Trump, leads the newly created […]
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Video Shows Democrat Jasmine Crockett Cursing Out Elon Musk
Democratic Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett of Texas had a couple choice words—including a four-letter one—for billionaire Elon Musk on Tuesday. Newsweek reached out to X for comment from Musk via email on Tuesday. Why It Matters Crockett, a frequent critic of President Donald Trump and Musk, has used her platform to call out the pair, notably […]
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Democrat ‘Excited’ and Wary of RFK Jr. Nod as Trump Health Chief
Democratic Colorado Governor Jared Polis remains wary but is “excited” by President-elect Donald Trump‘s decision to nominate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the director of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Kennedy, an anti-vaccine activist who was included on a 2021 list of the 12 people spreading the bulk of misinformation about […]
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Democrat Breaks Into Tears Live on MSNBC After Kamala Harris Speech
Former Democratic Senator turned MSNBC political analyst Claire McCaskill twice wiped away tears while reacting live on-air to Kamala Harris‘ concession speech Wednesday. “I’m so proud,” McCaskill said, her voice breaking, when asked for her thoughts by host Nicolle Wallace during Deadline: White House. Composing herself, she continues: “I’m so proud of her. I don’t […]
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