Congress

POLITICS 1 day ago

Underdog Dem using Dave Chappelle show to gain edge in pivotal swing state

A Democratic Senate candidate is taking advantage of a Dave Chappelle show happening in Detroit, Michigan, using it to fundraise for his underdog primary bid.

Joe Biden 1 day ago

Another Democrat says 'Biden is going to lose to Trump' in November after debate showing

Washington Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Pérez said that if President Biden is the Democratic nominee, he will "lose" to former President Trump in November.

POLITICS 1 day ago

Tammy Baldwin will stick to state tour instead of joining Biden during Wisconsin visit

Vulnerable incumbent Sen. Tammy Baldwin will not be joining Biden for a campaign event in Wisconsin Friday. She's opting to go on a pre-planned four-day state tour for her own campaign.

Media 2 days ago

Dem lawmaker declares Trump is 'going to win the election' and US democracy will survive

Rep. Jared Golden, D-Maine, said that American democracy will survive Trump as it has previous political shakeups, arguing Congress keeps consistently presidential power in check.

ELECTIONS 2 days ago

Congressional Dems plot revenge for Supreme Court ruling on Trump immunity

Democrats are furious over the Supreme Court's decision in Trump's immunity case, but it's starkly contrasted with their more muted response to Biden's debate performance.

LIFESTYLE 3 days ago

On this day in history, July 2, 1964, President Johnson signs 'sweeping' Civil Rights Act

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was signed into law on this day in history, July 2, 1964, by President Lyndon B. Johnson. It forbade discrimination in public spaces, among other steps.

POLITICS 3 days ago

Pressure mounts on battleground state Dems after Biden debate disaster

Democrats facing re-election battles in swing states have a difficult path forward amid uncertainty about President Biden's ability and his status on the presidential ticket.

Democrats 3 days ago

Top House Dem admits Biden debate was a 'setback,' calls for a comeback after 'underwhelming performance'

A top House Democrat admitted that President Biden did not deliver a great performance at the first presidential debate, as concerns over his candidacy persist.

POLITICS 3 days ago

GOP Senate candidate ties opponent to Biden debate: Bob Casey knew

Vulnerable Democrats are facing new scrutiny over their comments and defense of President Biden's mental acuity and ability to be president for another term after a decidedly lacking debate performance.

Donald Trump 3 days ago

Biden bowing out of race could hurt Trump, Steve Bannon warns: 'Best guy we're ever going to get'

A longtime ally of former President Trump argues that President Biden dropping out of the race could actually end up hurting the presumptive GOP nominee's prospects.