The Democratic Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with its main rival, the Republican Party. Tracing its heritage back to Thomas Jefferson and James Madison's Democratic-Republican Party, the modern-day Democratic Party was founded around 1828 by supporters of Andrew Jackson, making it the world's oldest active political party.
Here's the latest for Monday December 16th: Senate preparing for impeachment trial; Democratic congressman expected to become Republican; Deadly earthquake in Philippines; Utah avalanche kills.. USATODAY.com - Published
Theyâve abided by a de facto nonaggression pact. But to win the Democratic nomination, one must prevail over the other by consolidating the left. NYTimes.com - Published
According to FiveThirtyEight.com, a Quinnipiac poll shows Elizabeth Warren is the most unpopular Democratic Presidential candidate. Her unfavorability is at 44.9%. 34.5 % have a very unfavorable view..
Michael Bloomberg has spent massive portions of his approximately $55 billion net worth on influential groups surrounding the Democratic party, the Washington Post reports. Some of the key..
With the first Democratic nominating contests less than two months away, former Vice President Joe Biden traveled to Texas on Friday, a state his campaign sees as crucial to securing the nomination...
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear President Donald Trump's appeals in three separate cases to prevent his financial records, including tax returns, being handed over to Democratic-led..
A Democratic-controlled House of Representatives committee on Friday took Republican President Donald Trump to the brink of impeachment when it approved two charges against him stemming from his..
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler said it was a 'solemn and sad day' after the House committee approved charges of abuse of power and obstruction against Republican President Donald..
A Democratic-controlled U.S. House of Representatives committee approved charges of abuse of power and obstruction against Republican President Donald Trump on Friday, making it almost certain he will..
UK's Labour Party was annihilated in Thursday's general election. Centrist Democrats will argue the loss shows only someone like Joe Biden or Pete Buttigieg can beat Donald Trump in 2020. "Look what..
Elizabeth Warren has dropped in several recent polls. At first, Warrenâs campaign looked fresh and inspiring looks. Now it looks "drearily predictable." Warren's drop coincides with her Medicare for..
U.S. lawmakers moved closer on Thursday to impeaching Republican President Donald Trump, as members of a House of Representatives committee neared a vote to approve formal charges and send articles of..
One of several Democratic presidential candidates in their 70s, former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg's doctor said in a letter released by the campaign that the billionaire was a '77-year-old..
Madonna talking to her concert crowd in Philadelphia on Tuesday criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for "not supporting the constitution" and called for his impeachment.
The Democrats are looking to impeach President Donald Trump over the Ukraine scandal. According to the Daily Beast, this is the one chance Democrats have to take down Trump. The Daily Beast analyzed..
The quartet of Joe Biden, Pete Buttigieg, Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren has led the pack for months, with each topping polls in one or more early state.
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There is enough evidence to warrant Senate consideration of impeachment. We need to get at the truth and I hope President Trump gives his explanation.
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Democrats showed no sign of slowing down with the planned Wednesday vote as Republican senators, looking past the House decision, lined up to announced their intentions to acquit. NYTimes.com - Published
President Donald Trump lost in hypothetical matchups against all top-five polling Democrats, including late entrant Michael Bloomberg, the poll found.
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The decision to impeach Trump rests with moderate Democrats representing districts Trump won. If enough defect, the effort will fail in the House.
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In the first nominating state, many Democrats feel a responsibility to identify a candidate who can win in states more diverse than their own. NYTimes.com - Published
Democratic Rep. Jeff Van Drew is expected to make the official announcement that he's switching from Democrat to Republican sometime next week.
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The conservative freshman Democrat, who represents a New Jersey district where President Trump is popular, is discussing announcing his switch next week. NYTimes.com - Published
Over Sen. Mitch McConnell's "total coordination" with the Trump White House, Rep. Val Demings, said the Kentucky Republican "must recuse himself."
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As Representative Antonio Delgado, a moderate New York Democrat, eyes a politically risky impeachment vote, he is toiling to keep his focus on legislative business and district work. NYTimes.com - Published
Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives on Friday took Republican President Donald Trump to the brink of impeachment by approving two charges against him over his efforts to pressure Ukraine to.. Reuters - Published
In an interview with the Associated Press on Friday, freshman Democrat Rep. Madeleine Dean discussed the "emotional and mental" toll the impeachment process has taken as a member of the House Judiciary.. USATODAY.com - Published
Mr. Sanders had said Mr. Uygur was âa voice we desperately need in Congress.â But many Democrats condemned the endorsement, citing Mr. Uygurâs history of offensive comments. NYTimes.com - Published
Workers at Loyola Marymount University are in a contract dispute, and all seven candidates who qualified for the debate said Friday that they would not cross a picket line to attend. NYTimes.com - Published
U.S. President Donald Trump dismissed the impeachment process against him on Friday as a hoax and said he would not mind a long trial in the U.S. Senate, saying he wanted to see the whistleblower whose.. Reuters - Published
Democrats were quick to weigh in on how history will remember them in what could become one of the most significant votes cast in their careers.
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A Democratic-controlled House of Representatives committee on Friday took Republican President Donald Trump to the brink of impeachment when it approved two charges against him stemming from his.. Reuters - Published
President Donald Trump's private lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, was spotted entering the White House on Friday, the same day that a Democratic-controlled U.S. House of Representatives panel approved.. Reuters - Published
A Democratic-controlled U.S. House of Representatives committee approved charges of abuse of power and obstruction against Republican President Donald Trump on Friday, making it almost certain he will.. Reuters - Published
Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg on Friday unveiled a climate plan to slash U.S. carbon emissions by 50% in ten years, by slapping tougher pollution standards on new gas-fired power.. Reuters - Published
A Democratic-controlled U.S. House of Representatives committee approved charges of abuse of power and obstruction against Republican President Donald Trump on Friday, making it almost certain he will.. Reuters - Published
A federal judge's injunction blocking the Trump administration from using military funding to build the border wall was a victory for the rule of law.
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Every attack line could have been neutralized by throwing Republicans' own words against them. I hope the future Democratic nominee was taking notes.
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The House Judiciary Committee abruptly postponed a historic vote late Thursday on articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump, shutting down a nearly 14-hour session. Republicans said.. USATODAY.com - Published
Democrats delayed an impeachment vote by a U.S. House Committee just before midnight, incensing Republicans and setting up a Friday showdown over President Donald Trump's future. Reuters - Published
The legal opinions were written during previous Democratic and Republican administrations by the Justice Departmentâs Office of Legal Counsel. NYTimes.com - Published
Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg's doctor has proclaimed him "a 77-year-old man in outstanding health," according to a letter released by his campaign on Thursday. Reuters - Published
Donald Trump's reelection campaign and the Republican National Committee are targeting Democrats from districts that voted for the president in 2016.
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The top Democrats and Republicans in charge of federal spending said they had an âagreement in principleâ on a temporary funding bill to keep the government funded through the end of the year. NYTimes.com - Published
The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday approved legislation aimed at driving down the prices that seniors pay for prescription drugs, but the bill's future is clouded by President Donald Trump's.. Reuters - Published
The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday approved legislation aimed at driving down the prices that seniors pay for prescription drugs, but the bill's future is clouded by President Donald Trump's.. Reuters - Published
Speaker Nancy Pelosi sounded confident Democrats will have the votes to impeach the president next week but said it is up to individual lawmakers to weigh the evidence. Yet Republicans seem unwavering.. USATODAY.com - Published
Cory Booker will try to keep his presidential hopes alive by doubling down on the early voting state of Iowa, despite failing to qualify for next week's Democratic debate, his campaign said on.. Reuters - Published
A union in Nevada, the third state to vote in the Democratic primary, told presidential candidates that health care, specifically keeping union health care, is whatâs on their membersâ minds. NYTimes.com - Published
The stateâs new Democratic governor has said he will restore rights to many former felons, easing one of the nationâs strictest policies. Iowa would be alone in barring voting by all felons. NYTimes.com - Published
Late-night impeachment hearing gives way to voting on Thursday, Britain gears up for 'nightmare before Christmas' vote and more things to start your Thursday.
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Democratic Rep. Jeff Van Drew said that he will vote against articles of impeachment that outline the case for President Trump's removal from office.
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Republicans and Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee clashed as they debated articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump. (Dec. 11)
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Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg is making his first trip to California as a Democratic presidential candidate. At a stop in San Francisco, he talked about the environment and climate.. USATODAY.com - Published
Ms. Lofgren, Democrat of California, is the lone Judiciary Committee member to have participated in all three modern impeachments. NYTimes.com - Published
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