Republican to Retire as Democrats Eye Potential House Seat: Reports
Nebraska Republican Representative Don Bacon is set to retire, according to numerous media outlets on Friday, setting the stage for Democrats to go all in on the competitive House seat. Newsweek reached out to Bacon’s office in Washington, D.C., via phone Friday night and left a voicemail. Why It Matters Republicans currently maintain a slim […]
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Pam Bondi Clashes With Democrats at Heated House Hearing
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi on Monday faced intense questioning during her first congressional testimony since confirmation hearings as lawmakers challenged the Department of Justice‘s (DOJ) proposed $33.6 billion budget for fiscal year 2026. The most heated exchanges occurred between Bondi and Democratic representatives, particularly House Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro, of Connecticut’s 3rd […]
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75 Democrats Express ‘Gratitude’ to ICE in Antisemitism Vote Amid LA Riots
Seventy-five Democrats broke ranks on Monday, joining Republicans in voting for a House resolution condemning antisemitism and expressing “gratitude” for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and other law enforcement personnel. Why It Matters Monday’s vote comes as Los Angeles is reeling from days of political unrest after ICE raided several downtown city neighborhoods and arrested […]
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David Hogg Says Jasmine Crockett Is Leader Democrats Need
Democratic National Committee (DNC) Vice Chair David Hogg publicly endorsed Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas as “the type of leader” their struggling political party needs during a Friday appearance on The Breakfast Club radio show. The endorsement comes as Hogg faces potential removal from his leadership position following a credentials committee vote this month that […]
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How Many Democrats Have Died In Office This Session?
The death of Representative Gerry Connolly on Wednesday marks the third death of a Democratic lawmaker since November’s elections. Two experts spoke to Newsweek about the future generations of Democratic leaders. Why It Matters Democrats were already the minority in the House of Representatives following Donald Trump‘s presidential victory, which helped down-ballot candidates. The multiple […]
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Bernie Sanders Agrees Democrats Are ‘Threat to Democracy’ on Podcast
Senator Bernie Sanders agreed the Democratic Party is a “threat to democracy” in a new podcast interview, accusing party leaders of rigging primaries, ignoring working-class voters, and instead relying on wealthy donors and out-of-touch consultants. Speaking on an episode of Andrew Schulz’s popular “Flagrant” podcast released Monday, Sanders agreed with co-host Akaash Singh’s claim that […]
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Democrats Face a 2028 Litmus Test: What Did You Know About Biden’s Decline and When?
The Democrats’ painful postmortem of 2024 deepened this week with the news of Joe Biden‘s “aggressive” prostate cancer—an announcement that reinforced just how politically costly his late-stage presidency has become for a party trying to find its way after last November’s crushing electoral losses. Biden’s cognitive decline — widely debated in public but also dismissed […]
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What Top Democrats Said Then, And Now, About Joe Biden’s Decline
The release of a new book by CNN anchor Jake Tapper and Axios reporter Alex Thompson, detailing President Joe Biden‘s mental and physical decline during his term in office, has landed like a bomb inside an already disoriented Democratic Party — sending shockwaves through its ranks. Obtained by Newsweek ahead of its publication on May […]
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Bill Maher Issues Warning About ‘Serious Problem’ for Democrats
Comedian and television host Bill Maher warned Democrats that they have a “serious problem,” pointing to March polling that found only a quarter of young party members are proud to be Americans. Newsweek has reached out to the Democratic National Committee‘s (DNC) press team for comment via email on Saturday. Why It Matters Maher, a […]
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Democrats’ Chances of Defeating Susan Collins in Maine, According to Polls
Senator Susan Collins, a Maine Republican, is facing significant headwinds as she angles for reelection in the 2026 midterm, according to recent polling—with Democrats eyeing her seat as one of their best pickup opportunities. Newsweek reached out to Collins’ press office for comment via email on Sunday. Why It Matters Republicans currently control the Senate […]
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