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Progressive Dems rage at Biden for giving Trump the spotlight during final weeks in office

Progressive Democrats are frustrated with President Biden's lame-duck response as President-elect Donald Trump dominates the news cycle with Cabinet nominations and meetings with world leaders. Mr. Biden has been relatively quiet in the weeks since Mr. Trump was reelected, allowing Mr. Trump to steal the spotlight with several high-profile events. Mr. Biden had his wife, […]

House Dems ‘Angry,’ Hunter Pardon Pushed Them ‘Over the Edge’

Relations between President Joe Biden and House Democrats appear to have been strained since the president reversed his refusal to pardon his son Hunter Biden. Several House Democrats told Axios this week that there are already tensions between the commander-in-chief and Democratic lawmakers, but the pardons have pushed many members “over the edge,” a House […]

Dems, GOP come together to honor vets on Pearl Harbor attack anniversary

Democrats and Republicans came together Saturday to remember surviving veterans and those who lost their lives in the attack on Pearl Harbor more than 80 years ago. President Biden: “Today, we honor the brave Americans who died at Pearl Harbor 83 years ago and the service members who defended democracy and freedom in the days […]

Progressive House Dems unanimously elect police defunding proponent

Texas Democratic Rep. Greg Cassar, the new chairman of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, has served on the Austin City Council for years, led the charge to defund local police departments, and at one point on social media. He was proud of that. “You did it!!” Casal wrote to X After the Austin City Council passed […]

Senate Dems keeping powder dry on Trump nominees: ‘Good-faith consideration’

A handful of Senate Democrats are taking an unexpectedly conciliatory approach to President-elect Donald Trump's list of Cabinet nominees, even pledging to be “tolerant” as the confirmation process begins. . The Democrats' approach signals a significant shift from 2017, when many of President Trump's Cabinet nominees endured overwhelmingly testy confirmation hearings. “Until these people are […]