Democrats

04/22/21

Brand Behind Sen. Sinema's "F*ck Off" Ring Is Donating Profits To Help Raise The Minimum Wage

Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, a Democrat, recently voted against raising the minimum wage and stands in the way of Senate filibuster reform.

$1,400 Checks: When Can We Expect Those To Arrive?

03/10/21

$1,400 Checks: When Can We Expect Those To Arrive?

We’ve got details on the Senate’s version of the COVID-19 relief package.

Rep. Lauren Boebert Talks About Gun Safety While Backed By Unsafe Gun Display

02/19/21

Rep. Lauren Boebert Talks About Gun Safety While Backed By Unsafe Gun Display

Despite Boebert’s objection, a House committee decided in its meeting to pass a rule barring people from carrying firearms in its hearing room.

Do Republicans And Democrats Actually Agree On Giving People With Kids Money?

02/09/21

Do Republicans And Democrats Actually Agree On Giving People With Kids Money?

Democrats are pushing for at least $3,000-per-child benefit for millions of families, days after Republican Sen. Mitt Romney introduced a plan for monthly child relief payments.

Kamala Harris Breaks First-Ever Senate Tie On Biden's $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Plan

02/05/21

Kamala Harris Breaks First-Ever Senate Tie On Biden's $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Plan

While Biden has advocated for unity and committed to working across the aisle, he is also willing to pass the relief bill without Republican support.

Democrats Officially Have A Senate Majority After VP Harris Swears In 3 New Members

01/20/21

Democrats Officially Have A Senate Majority After VP Harris Swears In 3 New Members

The shift in Senate control puts an end to the reign of obstructionism led by former Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY).

Donald Trump Impeached For A Second Time Over “Incitement Of Insurrection”

01/13/21

Donald Trump Impeached For A Second Time Over “Incitement Of Insurrection”

President Trump was impeached for a second time in a bipartisan 232-197 vote, as hundreds of lawmakers slammed him for inciting deadly violence at the Capitol on January 6. One lawmaker said, "Donald Trump is a living, breathing impeachable offense."

CDC Finally Warns Against Thanksgiving Travel — A Week Before Thanksgiving

11/19/20

CDC Finally Warns Against Thanksgiving Travel — A Week Before Thanksgiving

The CDC has still stopped short of other health experts’ more explicit warnings to fully cancel any plans for holiday travel.

Can Democrats Defang Mitch McConnell? It’s Up To Georgia's Voters & Senate Runoff Races

11/12/20

Can Democrats Defang Mitch McConnell? It’s Up To Georgia's Voters & Senate Runoff Races

If Democrats win both Georgia Senate runoff races, Vice President-elect Kamala Harris could cast tie-breaking votes in the Senate to pass legislation on the Biden team’s key focus areas, including economic recovery and the climate crisis.

President Trump: No More COVID-19 Stimulus Talks Until “After I Win” Election

10/06/20

President Trump: No More COVID-19 Stimulus Talks Until “After I Win” Election

The president also said he asked Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to focus on confirming his SCOTUS nominee Amy Coney Barrett.

House Dems Will Investigate USPS Head Over Alleged Campaign Finance Violations

09/08/20

House Dems Will Investigate USPS Head Over Alleged Campaign Finance Violations

The House Oversight Committee chair also called for Postmaster Louis DeJoy, who has been embroiled in controversy since his appointment this year, to be suspended.

“Trust No One New”: Sarah Palin Offers Kamala Harris 6 Pieces Of Advice

08/12/20

“Trust No One New”: Sarah Palin Offers Kamala Harris 6 Pieces Of Advice

Some of the former vice presidential candidate’s advice felt fit for a politician with less experience on the national stage than Harris.