‘Dr. Lockdown’: Ohio Democratic governor candidate’s pandemic authoritarianism returns to impact her — yet she could still succeed

Amy Acton, an internist who was at the helm of the Ohio Department of Health during the early days of the coronavirus pandemic, is now running for governor as a Democrat, aiming to take over from her previous employer, Republican Governor Mike DeWine. Even with a Republican in office, it seems some critics are reluctant […]
Sen. John Fetterman states that the Democratic Party lacks a clear leader and is focused on TDS.

Sen. John Fetterman Talks Democratic Leadership Senator John Fetterman from Pennsylvania shared his thoughts on the current leadership of the Democratic Party during a recent podcast. “Right now, we don’t have a formal leader,” he stated. “I think it’s really just TDS—Trump Derangement Syndrome. It seems to dominate our party. And honestly, it feels nearly […]
Fetterman implies that TDS drives the Democratic Party

Fetterman Reflects on Leadership and Party Dynamics During his appearance on the “All In Podcast,” Democratic Senator John Fetterman from Pennsylvania expressed concerns over the lack of leadership within the Democratic Party, suggesting that “TDS”—an acronym for “Trump Derangement Syndrome”—is currently steering the party’s direction. When asked by David Friedberg about who he believes leads […]
Mullin confronts intense DHS hearing as Rand Paul conflict and Democratic doubt complicate the way forward

Sen. Markwayne Mullin’s confirmation hearing for the Department of Homeland Security was filled with tension and sharp exchanges, particularly between him and Senate Homeland Security Chairman Rand Paul. It’s clear there’s a rush to confirm him, especially with a deadline set by President Trump for March 31. This hearing was crucial, especially given the ongoing […]
Ex-AG Jason Miyares attributes ODU campus attack to Democratic legislation

A law in Virginia, supported by Democrats, which limits how universities assess applicants’ criminal records, is now under increased scrutiny following an attack at Old Dominion University. Former Attorney General Jason Miyares criticized the legislation, labeling it “Exhibit A” of policies that jeopardize public safety. Currently a partner at Torridon Law, Miyares condemned the “ban […]
Sen. Bernie Moreno criticizes Democratic peers as repulsive regarding DHS shutdown

Sen. Bernie Moreno Critiques Democratic Colleagues Over Shutdown Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) expressed strong disapproval towards his Democratic counterparts during a Congressional hearing on Wednesday. He labeled their attempts to blame Republicans for the ongoing government shutdown as “disgusting” and “shameful.” In his remarks, Moreno redirected attention to the nearly 260,000 employees at the Department […]
A winner announced in a strongly Democratic Illinois district previously held by a longtime House member

Kat Abu-Ghazaleh Loses Illinois House Primary Kat Abu-Ghazaleh, a left-leaning social media influencer and ex-journalist from Media Matters, did not succeed in her attempt to take over a long-held House seat in Illinois. She was among 15 candidates vying for the Democratic nomination to replace Rep. Jan Schakowsky, who announced her retirement after nearly three […]
Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton secures victory in Illinois Democratic Senate primary

Juliana Stratton Moves Closer to Historic Senate Seat Illinois’ Democratic Lieutenant Governor, Juliana Stratton, is on the verge of making history as the fifth Black woman senator in U.S. history. She emerged victorious against her main competitors, Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi and Robin Kelly, in a highly competitive and costly Democratic primary held on Tuesday, according […]
Candidate Supported by JB Pritzker Who Ran ‘F*ck Trump’ Ad Wins Democratic Senate Primary

Illinois Governor’s Senate Nominee Secures Party Backing Governor JB Pritzker’s nominee for the U.S. Senate made a significant move in Illinois politics, gaining the Democratic Party’s nomination on Tuesday night. Pritzker endorsed his lieutenant governor, Juliana Stratton, 60, who took office in April 2025. Her campaign benefited from Pritzker’s considerable political clout. As the votes […]
Democratic House candidate Kat Abughazaleh from the Gen Z generation loses the Illinois primary to Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss.

Progressive Influencer’s Congressional Bid Ends as Mayoral Rival Wins In a significant turn of events, Kat Abu-Ghazaleh’s attempt to secure a Congressional seat came to an end on Tuesday when Democratic primary voters opted for Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss. Biss’s win arrived shortly after his campaign admitted to a past affair with a former student […]