The government shutdown began last week after Republicans and Democrats couldn’t agree on extending subsidies for the Affordable Care Act.| NewsOne
In the same period, support for the mass deportation promised by Trump declined 9%, from 47% in June 2024, to 38% in June 2025.| Stu Bykofsky
The US federal government shut down. This represents an opportunity for Communists to strike and make our positions known among the masses!| The Red Clarion
WASHINGTON (AP) – The White House budget office said Friday that mass firings of federal workers have started in an attempt to exert more pressure on Democratic lawmakers as the government shutdown continues. Russ Vought, the director of the Office of Management and Budget, said on the social media site X that the “RIFs have begun,” referring […]| Providence Business News
Did you ever wonder how the Democratic Party got so crazy? For example, how is it that the governor of Illinois is inciting violent mobs against federal immigration authorities and meanwhile, in Virginia, every Democrat is rallying to the defense of Attorney General candidate Jay Jones, who openly fantasized about murdering political opponents? To summarize […]| The Other McCain
Representatives Andy Biggs (R-AZ), Eli Crane (R-AZ), and Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ) condemned recent remarks by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) on the government shutdown in social media posts. In recent comments to Punchbowl News, Sen. Schumer suggested that Democrats are gaining political momentum by refusing to vote in favor of the "clean" continuing resolution […] The post Andy Biggs, Eli Crane, and Juan Ciscomani Condemn Chuck Schumer's Shutdown Remark appeared first on Cactus P...| Cactus Politics
Representatives Greg Stanton (D-AZ) and Yassamin Ansari (D-AZ) have renewed calls for the Arizona House of Representatives to take action against State Representative John Gillette (R-30). As Cactus Politics covered in mid-September, State Rep. Gillette faced controversy after sharing an X post that received scrutiny. "We absolutely do not need a Muslim advisory anything in government," Gillette […] The post Greg Stanton, Yassamin Ansari Renew Calls for Ethics Investigation of John Gillet...| Cactus Politics
Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) responded to a letter signed by Arizona's congressional Republicans, specifically calling out Representative Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ) on X. As Cactus Politics previously covered, Reps. Ciscomani, David Schweikert (R-AZ), Eli Crane (R-AZ), Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ), and Paul Gosar (R-AZ) sent a letter to Sens. Gallego and Mark Kelly (D-AZ), accusing them of "making unrelated […] The post Ruben Gallego Responds to GOP Letter to Reopen Government appeared first on Cactus P...| Cactus Politics
Virginia’s nominee for attorney general sent violent texts about shooting an opponent The post The Democrat who fantasized about killing a Republican appeared first on The Spectator World.| The Spectator World
The old guard of the left, the neoliberal and corporate-friendly media, has lost control The post The Democratic establishment has fallen appeared first on The Spectator World.| The Spectator World
Pivoting to the right didn't work in 2024. It won't work now.| The American Prospect
The more authoritarian Trump becomes, the more he provokes effective opposition.| The American Prospect
Last week, the federal government “shut down” because the Senate could not get the required 60 votes to invoke cloture and pass a continuing resolution to keep the government funded. The CR had passed the House, was supported by a majority of the Senate, and would have been signed into law by President Trump. It... Read more about: Preserving Majority Rule Requires Limiting the Senate Filibuster The post Preserving Majority Rule Requires Limiting the Senate Filibuster appeared first on Th...| The American Mind
As the government shutdown enters its first week, President Trump lashed out at Fox News for airing an interview with Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) on health care.| Blaze Media
As a government shutdown looms, Republicans need Democratic votes to pass funding legislation. But will Democrats finally use their leverage to save critical healthcare subsidies, or will they blink like they did in the past?| The Real News Network
They’re funded by real estate and Silicon Valley and—in a total inversion of reality—keep taking credit for Mamdani’s primary win.| The Real News Network
Trump has shared vitriolic and racist social media posts targeting Democratic leaders during the government shutdown.| Articles – Truthout
As the federal government officially shuts down, many Americans are asking: Should members of Congress still get paid while everyday workers go without? The House of Representatives recently passed a bill to keep the government running until November 21, 2025. However, it still requires additional support in the Senate, where only two Democrats and one […] The post No Work, No Pay: The Debate Over Congressional Salaries During Government Shutdown appeared first on Texas Politics.| Texas Politics
In an op-ed for The Washington Times, U.S. Representative August Pfluger (R) criticized the Biden-Harris Administration's energy policies and highlighted Republ| Texas Politics
Appearing on 1210 WPHT’s Dom Giordano Show, Ward criticized Democrats for the delay in passing a budget that was due on June 30. The post Ward: ‘We can pass budget today if we let Democrats, governor have their tax increase’ appeared first on The Independence.| The Independence
The announcement came on Wednesday by PA Dems Chair Eugene DePasquale as one of his first moves since his election to the position. The post Hailsham named PA Dems executive director appeared first on The Independence.| The Independence
Under current Pennsylvania law, background checks are required for most handgun purchases and for sales through licensed dealers. The post Universal background check bill passes House appeared first on The Independence.| The Independence
Well, they’ve gone and done it. For whatever mysterious reason, there’s a “government” “shutdown” happening today. As Nehushtan pointed out yesterday, the Dems’ proposed budget failed 53-47 — a straight party line vote — so the Republicans could’ve passed a budget on a straight party line vote, but chose not to. So somebody’s holding out … Continue reading "WNF: Shutdown Theater"| Founding Questions
President Donald Trump’s approval on guns is faltering, but that hasn’t sunk his party just yet. A collection of the latest polling shows Americans are increasingly unhappy with the President’s handling of guns. But they also show that dissatisfaction hasn’t transferred to the Republican Party as a whole. And the issue remains a relatively low […]| The Reload
One of the nation’s leading proponents of stricter gun laws wants to see the Democratic Party accept pro-gun political figures. Getting to that point will be easier said than done.| The Reload
Voters are mad at Trump over rising bills, but assigning blame is complicated.| Heatmap News
The All-Empire Worker's League, its member organizations, and the Unity–Struggle–Unity Press condemn the vile attacks by ruling-class politicians and circulated by the capitalist press against our trans comrades “justified” by the death of their Nazi mouthpiece, Charlie Kirk.| The Red Clarion
Fifteen years ago, I wrote that Democrats couldn’t build things anymore, and that Dems needed to better balance regulation with production.| The American Prospect
Nothing will affect how millions of Democrats view the leadership of their party more than the endgame of the Continuing Resolution (CR), which must be negotiated, voted on and signed by September 30 to avoid a shutdown of large portions of the government. We have seen this movie before. Last March, all but one House … … Continue reading →| DOMEocracy
It is admittedly tough to both craft and successfully disseminate a cogent narrative when you are stuck in the political minority. Nancy Pelosi was especially successful in 2006 when she persuaded …| DOMEocracy
Opinion writer Anthony Branciforte reacts to the news of Charlie Kirk's apparent assassination and says political rhetoric is largely to blame.| CT Insider
Kate and Josh discuss the great shutdown debate and the Roberts Court’s...| TPM – Talking Points Memo
At centrism’s largest gathering, what was offered as the best path forward for Democrats is what sank their 2024 chances.| The American Prospect
Fifteen Republicans accused of trying to falsely certify President Trump as the winner of the 2020 election in Michigan will not face trial.| Breitbart
"It's so ugly, it's so cowardly, it's so stupid."| Mother Jones
The post Our Plan To Restore Our Rights appeared first on Crooked Media.| Reads | Crooked Media
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History is filled with reminders that enemies of democracy rarely interpret promises to forgive and forget as reasons to unite and heal.| Crooked Media
The California governor’s social media strategy is unserious, weird, attention-getting – and effective. That should worry us all.| New Statesman
By Michael Bobelian – The Washington Post In the long run, history will validate Donald Trump’s stand on a border wall,” Patrick Buchanan, the former Nixon and Reagan White House aide and Republican presidential candidate, wrote in 2019. “Why? Because mass migration from the global South … is the real ... Read more...| Patrick J. Buchanan – Official Website
There is no electoral risk to hammering away on Trump’s dictatorial tendencies—and a huge risk to the nation in ignoring them.| The New Republic
Do Americans care about the latest Congressional polls? Lee Carter chimes in on CNN about what really matters today.| maslansky+partners
Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) today issued a proclamation launching a Second Special Session, which convened at, with a focus on urgent legislative action, chi| Texas Politics
(By Alan Wooten/The Center Square) – Once a Democrat himself, Louisiana Republican U.S. Sen. John Kennedy said his old party is split, isn’t listening to what would otherwise be expected leaders, and has contempt for America. While Congress recesses from Washington, there’s no break from the loquacious Vanderbilt- and Oxford-educated former state treasurer and his […]| The Hayride
(The Center Square) – Ahead of the House convening on Friday, the Texas House Democratic Caucus said they will return to Austin when their “conditions are met.” House Speaker Dustin Burrows scheduled the House to convene at 10 am Friday. If no quorum is met, the House and Senate will adjourn sine die and Gov. […]| The Hayride
"The mockery is fun and all, but we're kind of in a literal crisis here."| The Daily Dot
The new chair of the Progressive Caucus wants to do for Democrats what he did for construction workers in Texas.| The American Prospect
Is there room for a third political party in America? Michael Maslansky shared his views recently on Fox News.| maslansky+partners
Michigan's Democrat Governor, Gretchen Whitmer conspicuously did not praise, nor even mention, local citizens (one of whom was armed) who aided in stopping the brutal knife attack!| AmmoLand Shooting Sports News
Pennsylvania independents are an increasingly pivotal force in determining electoral outcomes.| The Independence
Democrats are embracing an abundance agenda, which focuses on building more housing, transit, and clean energy, but critics warn that it risks enabling corporate capture and exacerbating inequality if not paired with mechanisms to ensure affordability, equity, and democratic accountability.| Davis Vanguard
Estimated reading time: 9 minutes| The Red Clarion
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has praised agitators as “profoundly courageous,” while her cohort Rep. Ilhan Omar calls ICE agents “deranged.”| The Daily Signal
A meet-and-greet for socialist Zohran Mamdani gained some favor among Democrats, but the party appears split as endorsements remain elusive.| The Daily Signal
Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ| Cactus Politics
Let’s take a seat at the table, pour a strong cup of reality, and watch as Professor Mahmood Mamdani—Columbia University’s own, and proud father to New York’s socialist mayoral hopeful Zohran Mamda…| Skating Under The Ice
Pennsylvania state Rep. Chris Rabb (D-Philadelphia) announced that he is a candidate for the 3rd Congressional District seat to replace […]| Broad + Liberty
As a matter of personal orientation, I am reflexively pro-union. My father was a union organizer, and became president of […]| Broad + Liberty
So—I am a Democrat. Not a surprise to anyone who regularly reads this blog. I think Democratic thoughts—Health care is a right! Fully support public education!—and support Democratic causes. And la…| Teacher in a strange land
The House of Representatives has passed the ‘One, Big, Beautiful Bill’ by a slim majority of XXX to XXX.| Texas Politics
The progressive grassroots organization Mothers Against Greg Abbott PAC announced this week that they would not be supporting former Rep. Colin Allred’s (D) 2026 Senate bid.| Texas Politics
Iran’s airspace has been partially reopened for commercial travel following its complete closure during Iran and Israel’srecent 12-day conflict. “As| Texas Politics
Senator Ruben Gallego (| Cactus Politics
The new president of the United States, Donald Trump, did not face huge demonstrations at the start of his second term in January 2025. However, resistance is now growing. Trump’s strategy of “flooding the zone” with executive actions has caused… Continue Reading → The post Fighting Trump: resistance in the US appeared first on International Socialism.| International Socialism
Well, folks, here we go again—New York City, the city that never sleeps, is now apparently also the city that never learns that you should never go full socialist. This time, the spotlight falls on…| Skating Under The Ice
Trump’s public flirtation with joining Israel’s offensive against Iran may become the Democratic Party’s latest schism.| Daily Breeze
A well-known House progressive — and herself a refugee to […]| The Bipartisan Press
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is pushing back against criticism of her […]| The Bipartisan Press
President Donald Trump recently issued a presidential m| Cactus Politics
Freshman State Representative Anna Lynn Abeytia (D-24) is under scrutiny for supposed campaign finance vi| Cactus Politics
WASHINGTON–Representative Juan Ciscomani (| Cactus Politics
The dumbest thing Democrats could do right now is lend even a scintilla of credence to a bad president’s worst idea.| The New Republic
The Californian Governor Gavin Newsom wants to talk about the liberal left. Does he have anything to say?| New Statesman
Last night Donald Trump came out locked and loaded with lethal lies. He spewed out his toxic partisan dribble and delusions with the rat-a-tat-tat speed of a Tommy Gun showering his vile words acro…| Envisioning The American Dream
Almost all of Arizona's Congressional delegation has united behind Representative Juan Ciscomani's (| Cactus Politics
Probably I need to go ahead and write that column I’ve been kicking around in my head for the past couple of weeks, based on Sidney Blumenthal’s idea of The Permanent Campaign, but not …| The Other McCain
Democrats have been in shock for the past two weeks wondering how they could have possibly lost the presidential election. We will now give them the unvarnished truth they will not get anywhere else. Your Media Touted Its own Misleading Polls…and You Believed Them The media scoffed at and mocked the few accurate polls during […] The post Democrats, Here Are The Real Reasons You Lost first appeared on CATHOLICS 4 TRUMP.| CATHOLICS 4 TRUMP
President Donald Trump has temporarily suspended planned tariffs on Mexico and Canada after the latter two agreed to some of the former’s terms on immigration, border, and trade.| Texas Politics
The nature and character of fundraising emails has taken a weird turn since the 2016 election, with messaging becoming far more strident, insistent, accusatory at times (are you voting for Trump?), and now, a weird melange of cutesy, TMI (the picture), and unserious, information-less appeal “written” by… a pet. The lack of capitalization, by the … Continue reading Weird Fundraising Emails | Jayapal Edition | #Dems on Blog#42→| Blog #42
After her daughter was misdiagnosed and paralyzed unnecessarily at the age of 8, Leila Dudley has been a lifelong advocate for those who are or have been subjected to medical malpractice.| Palmetto State Watch
Following the first vote to elect a Speaker of the House of Representatives for the 119th Congress, former Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) has reached the threshold to retain the gavel. This moment could've been a massive roadblock not only for Republicans in the lower chamber but for President-elect Donald Trump (R) as the 2024 election is certified on Jan. 6.| Texas Politics
A recent string of graphic crimes have struck New York, leaving its citizens and Americans in general dismayed.| Texas Politics
Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) spoke to Texas Politics regarding the recent election results and how they affect the Lone Star State. Sen. Cruz emphasized the notion that President-elect Donald Trump (R) does indeed have a mandate to bring change to the federal government, and the success that the former president enjoyed in Texas, especially in blue areas, is proof of that.| Texas Politics
Democratic Kamala Harris holds Oct. 24 presidential election Get out the Vote campaign rally in Georgia as she faces GOP Trump on Nov. 5.| Georgia Recorder
Kamala Harris, presidentskandidate voor de Democraten in de VS, is ijverig bezig haar extreemlinkse standpunten wat bij te schaven. Maar met gouverneur Tim Walz als running mate versterkt ze die ju…| OpinieZ
To all you Control Freaks on the left: There are things you can’t control. 1. You can’t control the climate. 2. You can’t control the economy. 3. You can’t control real Americans. To pursue these impossibilities will lead to disaster. So cut it out and get with the program.| Word-Drum
You hate Donald Trump. All your friends hate him. It seems like everybody agrees. Fair minded journalists like George Stephanopolus are very concerned about Trump’s presidency. And he worked for the Clintons. Jim Carey is warning us. Resistance just feels right. But who else is in the club… THEY ALL HATE TRUMP: -The Mexican Drug […]| Word-Drum
Let’s choose a dictator… for our future Socialist States of America. You must have one. Who will be the richest and most powerful man or woman in the world? (At least until they spend a…| Word-Drum
CALIFORNIA WILL SHARE HER MISERY WITH ALL OF YOU IN THE OTHER 49 STATES THANKS TO AN OLD FEDERAL LAW (Socialism…this is how they get you.)| Word-Drum
when he’s not on retreat (in retreat?) at his Delaware home. Who’s really making the decisions at the White House right now – and| Liberty Nation News
A Kentucky Democrat wants to dismiss an ethics complaint filed against him by House minority leadership that alleges inappropriate actions.| Kentucky Lantern
We’re called to imitate Frodo's mercy and humility as we walk through this American political Mordor.| Christ and Pop Culture
Breitbart News Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow pointed out voters who support Vice President Kamala Harris didn't list a "single accomplishment."| Breitbart
Breitbart News Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow pointed out that Democrats’ reasons for supporting Vice President Kamala Harris for president consisted of| DNyuz
It’s more than his moves from government to corporate America. It’s what he did while in government.| The American Prospect
Although Vice President Harris had been polling even lower than Biden before she replaced him, there are at least four strong signs Democrats| The Spectator World
Here’s where Vice President Kamala Harris, a former prosecutor, stands on important criminal justice issues.| The Marshall Project