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in Congressional Democrats
What do you see as the root cause of the Democratic Party's current struggles: messaging, policy substance, leadership, or something else entirely?
— Sam Okafor
Sam Okafor · Aug 23, 2026
in Congressional Democrats
What's driving the divide within the Democratic Party over the shutdown vote, and do you think the political fallout will actually land on them as these headlines suggest?
— Derek Foss
Derek Foss · Aug 18, 2026
in Congressional Democrats
Which of this week's storylines—Manchin's "rudderless" comment, El-Sayed's demo problem, or the new midterm tickets—says the most about the Democratic Party's direction right now?
— Maya Lindstrom
Maya Lindstrom · Aug 9, 2026
in Congressional Democrats
What's driving the drop in Democrats' approval among young voters, and what would you want the party to do differently heading into next year's elections?
— Dana Whitfield
Dana Whitfield · Sep 2, 2026
in John Fetterman
Is Fetterman's break from Democratic strategy on the shutdown principled independence or damaging his own party's leverage in negotiations?
— Nicole Hardy
Nicole Hardy · Aug 17, 2026
Viral meme claims both parties push Democratic agenda in Senate votes
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Meme Wars: trending on the Right today.
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Meme claims Senate votes with frail members advance Democratic agenda from both parties
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Meme Wars: trending on the Right today.
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Democrats Debate Transgender Issues Ahead of Midterms
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Democrats across several states are recalibrating their stance on transgender athletes, with some candidates urging caution and a focus on broader policy issues while others, like Newsom and Talarico, acknowledge fairness concerns in sports and adopt nuanced positions. The debate reflects internal party divisions and strategic pressure ahead of midterms, as lawmakers balance support for transgender rights with public concern about fairness and safety in sports.
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House Passes Third Iran War-Powers Resolution
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The U.S. House has for a third time passed a war powers resolution aimed at halting President Donald Trump’s ability to take military action against Iran, signaling bipartisan pressure ahead of the midterm elections even as the Senate’s path remains uncertain and Trump is expected to veto. The votes reflect continuing concern about the Iran conflict, with party lines shifting slightly as a handful of Republicans joined Democrats, and the cost of the war mounting as the political debate intensifies.
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It's good Congress keeps voting to limit war with Iran, but the Senate needs to step up or this changes nothing.
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Gas Industry Says Heating Costs Will Fall 14% This Winter As Another Forecast Warns Of An Increase
Simon August · 6 min · 12h
Delaware Voters Pick Nominees in 33 Primary Contests
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Delaware's September primaries solidified major-party nominees for the U.S. Senate and a single House seat, with voting by mail and in person across the counties and campaigns intensifying ahead of the November general election. The state also hosts 33 contested races, including incumbent and open-seat contests at the state level, while Senator Chris Coons faces several challengers in the Democratic Senate race and Republicans select their contenders to vie for the seat.
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Jeffries unveils Day One agenda as Democratic unity faces test
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— Sep 3, 2026
Virginia’s 2025 elections produced a Democratic trifecta, expanding state control and advancing policies on higher minimum wages, paid sick leave, salary transparency, and cannabis sales, signaling a shift toward a more expansive government role in a once-competitive state. In Congress, Democratic leaders face unity tests as they pursue an ambitious agenda to oversight the current president Trump’s administration and address cost of living, while managing a razor-thin majority and intra-party divisions that could shape the party’s ability to govern.
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Marcus Bell
Cost of living should be priority number one for whoever's in charge. People don't care about the politics, they care about their grocery bills.
Democrat Pappas Wins New Hampshire Senate Nomination
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— Sep 8, 2026
New Hampshire’s U.S. Senate race is shaping up as a two-front battle: Democrat Chris Pappas remains the front-runner in the primary with strong fundraising and high-profile endorsements, while progressive challenger Karishma Manzur has closed the gap and gained momentum. On the Republican side, former Sen. John Sununu leads the open-seat contest, buoyed by a Trump endorsement, as both parties eye a potentially competitive general election for Shaheen’s seat.
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Fetterman Endorses McCormick in GOP Convention Video
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— Sep 9, 2026
With the midterm cycle intensifying, Sen. John Fetterman is set to deliver a video message at the GOP convention, praising Trump and McCormick while signaling a distancing from the Democratic left and highlighting cross‑party ties. At the same time, Donald Trump has said he would consider pardoning Michael Cohen as their reconciliation unfolds, a development in the broader political and security backdrop following Zelenskyy’s drone incident near a planned flight to Oslo.
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Rachel Meyers
Fetterman backing McCormick while praising Trump shows real independence from his own party's extremes.
Manchin Calls Dem Party ‘Rudderless’
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— Aug 7, 2026
Former Sen. Joe Manchin ( I-W.Va .) said the Democratic Party has veered away from its core values and has become “rudderless.” Manchin explained why he left the Democratic Party and said party leaders have become too…
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Touken Ranbu Official Partially Reveals New Sword Warrior Character Ahead of Tokyo Game Show 2026 Stage
The official account @tkrb_ht posted a teaser image showing only part of a new “Touken Danshi” (sword boy/character) visual, stating full details will be announced at the Tokyo Game Show 2026 special stage for Touken Ranbu ONLINE × Touken Ranbu Pazugiri on September 20 at 15:40. It is trending because of strong engagement from the large, active Touken Ranbu fandom, which is highly enthusiastic about new character drops.
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Lifelong Democrat Sounds Alarm Over Party’s Growing Socialist Wing
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— Jul 22, 2026
A lifelong Democrat and former Clinton administration official is warning his party that the growing influence of Democratic socialists could threaten the future of the Democratic Party. According to Fox News , Jamie…
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PM Timeline Released as Golan-Sara Dispute Widens
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— Aug 31, 2026
Sara Netanyahu faces sharp backlash after suggesting that Yair Golan had advance notice of Hamas's October 7 attack, a claim his party and Democrats condemn as slander and spreading conspiracies. The controversy centers on Golan's actions during the crisis and Netanyahu’s remarks, with his party defending his bravery and calling for accountability over misleading statements from Sara Netanyahu.
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John Fetterman Says This ‘One Condition’ Would Cause Him To Leave Democrat Party
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— Jul 16, 2026
Democratic Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman said Wednesday he would leave the Democratic Party if it became the "anti-Israel party."
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‘We Are Not The Party Of Common Sense’: Democrat Julie Roginsky Rips Democratic Party’s Disconnect With Voters
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— Nov 8, 2024
Democratic strategist Julie Roginsky rebuked the Democratic Party on Thursday for failing to connect with voters. During an appearance on CNN, Roginsky said that the fault does not lie with prominent figures such as…
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Bernie Sanders Warns Democrat Party May Not Survive
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— Nov 3, 2025
Independent Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders warned on The New York Times’ “The Opinions” podcast Monday that the Democratic Party’s survival is not guaranteed. The Democratic Party’s favorability stands at just 33.4%…
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Colin Kaepernick: National Anthem a ‘Bad Song’
The former NFL football player who refused to stand for the U.S. National Anthem is now calling it “bad song” musically. Colin Kaepernick appeared on Wednesday’s episode of “The Adam Friedland Show.” Kaepernick was on the show to promote his upcoming memoir. Friedland asked Kaepernick, “Do you think ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ is a good song?” Kaepernick’s answer? “No.” “You just think, as a song,
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Prominent DNC Fundraiser Announces She Is Leaving the Democratic Party
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— Dec 23, 2024
Lindy Li at one time was a great force in the Democratic Party. She is now leaving the party, calling it a “cult.” Li, a prominent Democratic National Committee (DNC) fundraiser, announced that she is leaving the…
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Democratic Senator ‘Very Seriously’ Considering Ditching Party: ‘The Brand Has Become So Bad’
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— Aug 11, 2023
Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia said he is considering leaving his party, citing the declining “brand” of political parties. Speculation has swirled about Manchin’s loyalties to his party for more than a…
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After Grueling Election Loss, Democratic Party’s Approval Reaches New Lows
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— Jan 29, 2025
The Democratic Party’s approval rating is nearing an all time low, according to the results of Quinnipiac polling released Wednesday. Just 31% of registered voters approve of the Democratic Party, the lowest…
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Louisiana State Lawmaker Decides to Join the Republican Party
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— Apr 11, 2023
A Democrat in the Louisiana House is switching parties. According to The Advocate, Democrat State Rep. Jeremy LaCombe shared Monday he is joining the Republican Party. Another Democrat, Rep. Francis Thompson, also…
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‘Most Atrocious Abuses Of The System’: Democratic Strategist Breaks Down Party’s Failures
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— Feb 25, 2025
Democratic Party strategist Julian Epstein appeared Monday on Fox Business to discuss what he said are systemic failures within the party. During an appearance on “The Evening Edit,” Epstein said Democrats have strayed…
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Hollywood Giant Reportedly Considering Exit From California To Tennessee
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Montana Sheriff Calls Out Dems for Supporting 'Terrorist' Orgs, Leaves Democratic Party
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— Jun 18, 2021
Sheriff Jesse Slaughter of Cascade County, Montana, announced Tuesday he is switching his party affiliation from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party for his 2022 re-election bid, saying the GOP has had his back…
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Tulsi Gabbard Reveals She Is Leaving the Democratic Party That Is Run by ‘Elitist Cabal of Warmongers’
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— Oct 11, 2022
Former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-Hawaii) shared she is leaving the Democratic Party behind. Gabbard posted a video announcement to Twitter with the caption, “I can no longer remain in today’s Democratic Party that is now…
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SC Democrat Announces She’s Flipping to Republican Party After Having a Realization: ‘It Was in My Heart’
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— Feb 24, 2022
There has been a growing trend of Democratic politicians switching parties. In the last year, particularly, there have been numerous party switches throughout the U.S. Take Harriet Holman for example. Holman is a…
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Biden to Accept Party’s Nomination at Scaled-Back Democratic Convention in Milwaukee
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— Jun 25, 2020
2020 Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden will officially accept the party’s nomination at the scaled-back Democratic National Convention in August. “Vice President Biden intends to proudly accept his party’s…
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Lifelong Democrat C-SPAN Caller Says Party ‘Makes’ Him ‘Sick,’ Announces He’s Leaving
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— Oct 31, 2025
An Oklahoma C-SPAN caller who said he was a lifelong Democrat and voted for former Vice President Kamala Harris in 2024 declared on Friday that he was sickened by his party and plans to leave it. The Democratic Party’s…
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BE:FIRST “WATCH ME” YouTube Music JAPANIQUE Playlist Cover
The announcement that BE:FIRST’s track “WATCH ME” is featured on the cover of YouTube Music’s “JAPANIQUE” playlist received overwhelmingly positive fan and media reactions with no notable opposition or split.
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