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A short-term retreat could become a longer-term win by spotlighting Republicans on health subsidies, SNAP and affordability.

Hunger, flight chaos, health-care woes fail to end US shutdown

Republicans say they will only negotiate over an extension to the Affordable Care Act subsidies once Democrats vote to re-open the government

'It tastes good': Zohran Mamdani’s Rajnigandha video wins the internet after his historic victory | WATCH

Mamdani’s election came amid a major boost for Democrats, who swept several key races across the United States, signaling fresh momentum for the party ahead of next year’s congressional elections.

Democratic victories give party a roadmap for beating Donald Trump

For Republicans, the losses weren’t shocking, but they underscore the limits to Trump’s influence when he isn’t on the ballot, a looming challenge for the party going forward.

Democrats score biggest victories since 2024 US election loss. Trouble for Trump?

In New York City, Zohran Mamdani, a progressive Democrat who ran an insurgent campaign for mayor, won on Tuesday after emphasizing the same message on the cost-of-living

'Open up the country': Trump blames Democrats as shutdown threatens millions

President Donald Trump urged Democrats to “open up the country” as the prolonged government shutdown threatens to cut food aid for millions and furlough hundreds of thousands of federal workers.

Trump calls for jailing Democratic Chicago mayor, Illinois governor amid US showdown on deployment of troops

The president took to Truth Social to demand punishment for the city’s leadership, writing, “Chicago Mayor should be in jail for failing to protect Ice Officers! Governor Pritzker also!”

Why Trump's threat to use Insurrection Act is about more than restoring order

Trump’s insistence on using the military inside U.S. cities marks a dramatic expansion of executive power.

Will 2026 U.S. elections be swayed by government shutdown? Past events provide perspective

Political leaders in Washington are using the looming government shutdown to shape narratives ahead of the 2026 elections, with Democrats focusing on healthcare and Republicans highlighting immigration in targeted ad campaigns.

White House targets Democrats with racist AI-generated videos amid shutdown dispute

AI-generated videos mocking Democratic leaders, including Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer, spark outrage at the White House. The stunt, timed with Hispanic Heritage Month, leads to backlash and playful responses from GOP figures.

Democrats call for probe into Trump's executive order on museums

In a letter signed by 71 Democrats that was first shared with Reuters, US Representatives Ayanna Pressley and Paul Tonko are challenging Executive Order 14253 that was issued in March to remove exhibits, sculptures and narratives the administration considers "divisive" or "race-centered ideology."

US senator attacks Trump, Musk's policies in record-long speech. It lasted for over 24 hours

The speech broke a record set by Senator Strom Thurmond, a South Carolina Democrat, who spoke for 24 hours and 18 minutes

DOGE access to US intelligence secrets poses a national security threat, Democrats say

Such information would present huge advantages to U.S. adversaries by giving them critical information about Washington's defense priorities and the resources assigned to various missions and objectives, the lawmakers said.

Trump urges his supporters to donate to Democrats to help them in 'financial crisis'

In a social media post, Trump expressed his surprise that the Democrats didn’t have lots of dollars left over.

‘They don’t understand my life’: what the Democrats misread about America

Donald Trump’s win shows party’s agenda failed to connect with voters, say critics

Kamala Harris praises Biden, AOC's fiery speech and more

Watch this compilation of the best moments from the first day of the Democratic National Convention - from an almost 3-minute ovation for US President Joe Biden, to his big attack on Trump, to his shoutout to his wife Jill Biden - to him calling appointing Kamala Harris his VP his best decision, Biden's 'farewell' speech went on for nearly an hour. Kamala Harris also made a surprise appearance and spoke for a short while. Watch here

Vance highlights Hungary's success and support for increasing birth rates: Key points from his statements

JD Vance's “childless cat ladies” remark about Kamala Harris and Democrats led to criticism from the Harris campaign. Vance, concerned about declining birth rates, faces scrutiny over his views.

US Presidential elections: Who is Tim Walz & why did Kamala Harris choose him as running mate?

Vice President Kamala Harris has chosen Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to serve as her running mate in the 2024 presidential race—as Harris tries to gain ground on former President Donald Trump with just over three months until the November election

US: Democrats and Republicans share a delusion about productivity and wages

The economy has its problems, but capital isn’t crushing labour

US Polls: Harris and Democrats keep calling Trump and Vance 'weird', here's why

Democrats, led by Kamala Harris, are branding Trump and JD Vance as "weird," highlighting Vance's controversial abortion comments and stance on political leaders without biological children.

After A Wobbly Debate Murmurs Of Democrats Wanting to Replace Biden As Their Nominee, But Can They?

Joe Biden's shaky performance at the presidential debate with Donald Trump has some Democrats worried. Could Biden be replaced as the nominee? What does the procedure say? Can Democrats replace a candidate after primaries are over? #presidentialelections2024 #uspresidentialdebate #bidenvstrump #democrats

US Presidential Elections: President Biden and Former President Trump Hold Rallies

President Joe Biden says, The fact is that in this election, a lot is at stake You know, it's not about me. It's about the alternative as well. The thing is, he's laid out, the Republicans in the House can tell you and my colleagues can tell you, they've laid out exactly what they're going to do if they win. While Trump held a rally where he asked his supporters to vote against Biden and tell him that he is fired.

Democrats need to tell the whole story about abortion

In focusing on a particular kind of abortion and a particular kind of woman, they stigmatize others

US House Mess: Democrats share the blame for Kevin McCarthy’s fall

The right-wing extremists in Congress would rather torpedo the government than run it. And in voting out McCarthy, House Democrats helped them. Now not only is Congress failing to do the people’s business, but aid to Ukraine has been indefinitely paused, helping Russia’s war effort and costing people their lives

Hunter biden isn’t hiding. Even some Democrats are uncomfortable

Hunter Biden’s public appearances came across as a message of defiance by the president, who is determined to show that he stands by his son.