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U.S. fertility rate reaches historic low while Democrats seek foreign alternatives

U.S. fertility rate reaches historic low while Democrats seek foreign alternatives

According to research published in the Lancet, the global birth rate has been on a downward trend since 1950, indicating that “human civilization is quickly approaching a state of persistent low birth rates.” The fertility rate, essentially the average number of children a woman has in her lifetime based on age-specific fertility rates for a […]

Democrats aim to take advantage of Trump’s low approval ratings

Democrats aim to take advantage of Trump's low approval ratings

Democrats Face Challenge Amid Rising Costs Political strategists suggest that Democrats should leverage their struggles to better connect with voters, especially in light of recent vote counts and ongoing debates. One key message that’s emerging is about affordability. The Democrats need to effectively critique Trump while appealing to working-class Americans who had supported him in […]

Democrats escalate typical Trump nominee approvals into intense political struggles

Democrats turn routine Trump nominees into pitched partisan battles

Democrats are pushing back against President Trump’s ongoing challenges to their key policy objectives by turning the Senate confirmation process into a partisan confrontation. This has put Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) in a tough spot, as daily issues start to pile up. While political clashes over nominees aren’t new in Washington, Senate Democrats, […]

Maryland Democrats Hold Sit-In After Being Refused Entry to Baltimore ICE Facility

Maryland Democrats Hold Sit-In After Being Refused Entry to Baltimore ICE Facility

Maryland Democrats Stage Sit-In at ICE Facility A group of Maryland Democrats conducted a sit-in at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Baltimore on Monday after being refused entry to oversee the location. Among those participating were Chris Van Hollen and Angela, who were seen seated on the floor near the entrance […]

Roy Cooper’s entry brings optimism for more Senate recruitment successes for Democrats.

Roy Cooper's entry brings optimism for more Senate recruitment successes for Democrats.

On Monday, Senate Democrats received a significant boost with the announcement from former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper about his run in a high-stakes Senate race. This development has brought renewed hope to the party, particularly after Senator Tom Tillis (R-N.C.) declared he would not seek reelection. The buzz around Cooper’s potential candidacy has intensified […]

Democrats criticize Lutnick for changing his stance on China and semiconductors

Democrats criticize Lutnick for changing his stance on China and semiconductors

A coalition of House Democrats has criticized the Trump administration’s move to permit the sale of advanced Nvidia computer chips to China. In a letter sent to Lutnick on Sunday, Representatives Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.) and Gregory Meeks (D-N.Y.) expressed concerns that the administration is using export controls on semiconductors and advanced computing components as strategic […]