Democrats Rely on Medicaid Scare Tactics Before the Midterms, New Advertisements Reveal
Left-leaning advocacy groups are attempting to influence voters with fear-based claims that Republicans have cut Medicaid for families with disabilities as the midterm elections approach. Recently, the finance group Unrig Our Economy has rolled out a series of misleading ads referring to Republican Medicaid reform, suggesting it will strip medical insurance from disabled family members. […]
Winnebago County Democrats distribute ‘Is he dead yet’ bracelet likely referring to Trump
A Wisconsin Democrat was ejected from a farmers market after a volunteer discreetly handed out “Is he dead already?” bracelets that seemed to mock President Trump, including one intended for a young girl. The Winnebago County Democratic Party has decided not to set up a table at the Oshkosh Farmers Market anymore, citing an uptick […]
Senate Democrats urge Google and YouTube regarding Trump agreement
A group of Senate Democrats is pressing Google and YouTube for clarity regarding their recent settlement with President Trump concerning the suspension of YouTube accounts following the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack. In a letter sent on Wednesday, Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) […]
Democrats Split Over Trump’s Plan to Fund Troops Amid Schumer Shutdown
Democratic lawmakers are currently split over President Trump’s choice to utilize unused defense funds to ensure military personnel receive their paychecks during the ongoing government shutdown. While some Democrats criticized the president’s action to allocate previously approved funds for military salaries, others in Congress viewed it as a positive development. Most Democrats surveyed by the […]
Murkowski joins Democrats in calling for backpay for furloughed workers
Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) collaborated with the Democratic caucus on Wednesday, adding her name to a letter directed at White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russell Vought. The letter urges that furloughed workers receive backpay due to the ongoing government shutdown. This correspondence, which includes multiple Democratic signatures alongside Murkowski’s, references the […]
Supreme Court Indicates That Democrats May No Longer Control Congressional Districts Based on Race
Supreme Court Reviews Race-Based Congressional Districts In a recent session, the Supreme Court hinted that the practice of creating congressional districts based on race might be nearing its end. Justice Brett Kavanaugh, aligning with Chief Justice John Roberts, raised questions during the oral arguments of the case Louisiana v. Calais, wondering if the time limit […]
Districts Based on Race Are Necessary Because ‘White Democrats’ Didn’t Support Black Candidates
NAACP’s Argument for a Second Majority Black District in Louisiana On Wednesday, attorney Janai Nelson from the NAACP presented a case to the Supreme Court, asserting that Louisiana needs an additional majority black district. She emphasized that “white Democrats are not voting for black candidates, whether they’re Democrats or not.” The NAACP’s legal team argued […]
Democrats Walk to Vacant Speaker’s Office to Advocate for Rep-Elect’s Swearing In
Democrats Push for Grijalva’s Swearing-In Amid Ongoing Shutdown Two weeks after the government shutdown, a group of Democrats marched to the office of House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) to advocate for the swearing-in of Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva (D-Ariz.). Interestingly, Johnson wasn’t in his office at the time. The protest, primarily led by members of the […]
Democrats block Republicans’ attempt to reopen the government for the ninth time.
Senate Republicans’ Ninth Attempt to Reopen Government Fails Senate Republicans have once again failed to reopen the government, marking their ninth unsuccessful attempt. Senate Democrats, it seems, are leaning towards delaying any movement until next week. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and his Democratic colleagues blocked another House-approved continuing resolution aimed at extending expired Obamacare […]
Democrats invade Johnson’s office requesting the swearing-in of a new representative
Democrats Demand Oath of Newly Elected Members On Tuesday night, a group of Democratic lawmakers approached House Speaker Mike Johnson’s office, insisting on the oath of office for newly elected members. Representative Pramila Jayapal from Washington led her colleagues, including Representatives Melanie Stansbury, Nanette Barragan, and Adelita Grijalva, in marching to the office while chanting […]