Hegseth vows to defend Pentagon policies as Democrats flip Congress
“We put America and the warfighter first, always and without apology,” he said. “That fight continues in the lame duck Congress.” Congress – Federal News Network
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This Won’t Be Easy for Democrats
James Talarico talked a lot during his campaign about the so-called wilderness—as in, the electoral wasteland and morale morass that Democrats had been languishing in since President Trump’s reelection, in 2024. In Texas, this felt like something of a permanent condition. Talarico preferred a more sanguine interpretation of wilderness, something I’ve thought about after he became the first Texas Democrat to win a Senate race since 1988. The wilderness, he said from early on in his campaign, could in fact prove a fertile ground for reinvention. “There is an opportunity…
Read More...El-Sayed Victory Proves Bold, People-Focused Agenda Is the Path Forward for Democrats
Michigan voters reject more than $ 63 million in corporate and pro-war spending, deliver major victory for people-powered politics MICHIGAN—Dr. Abdul El-Sayed won the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Michigan, overcoming more than $ 63 million spent by corporate interests, dark money groups, and pro-war organizations backing his opponent, Rep. Haley Stevens. El-Sayed’s victory is a triumph for bold progressives and people-powered movements over the corporate-backed, pro-war wing of the Democratic Party. His campaign showed that a populist message focused on affordability, ending costly wars, and getting big money…
Read More...As Michigan Democrats Unite Behind El-Sayed, No Time for Beltway Establishment Sore Losers
El-Sayed Attracts New Support in Contest Against MAGA Favorite Son Mike Rogers WATCH Joel Payne on MSNow on El-Sayed’s Broader Electability MICHIGAN—As Abdul El-Sayed jumpstarts his campaign to defeat Republican Mike Rogers in the race to become Michigan’s next U.S. Senator, MoveOn Political Action Chief Communications Officer Joel Payne released the following statement: “Rep. Haley Stevens, Michigan state Sen. Mallory McMorrow, and Michigan Democrats are doing the work to unite their supporters behind Abdul El-Sayed. Rallying around El-Sayed is not just key to defeating MAGA and Mike Rogers, it’s what’s…
Read More...Democrats Are Starting to Worry About California
When it comes to counting votes, there’s no rushing California. America’s most populous state is also home to the nation’s most frustrating political tradition—a lengthy wait to find out the winners of key elections. Californians only learned yesterday evening—a full week after they finished casting ballots in the state’s primaries—which candidates had been nominated for governor. The state also took several days to determine who will advance in U.S. House races that could play a decisive role in which party controls Congress next year. And the counting is far from…
Read More...Democrats urge OPM to continue ‘vital’ Combined Federal Campaign
Dozens of lawmakers warned that shuttering the annual donation drive would “disrupt and destabilize” thousands of charitable organizations that depend on it. Congress – Federal News Network
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