Laura Barrón-López

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"We need more transparency at the DNC," Sanders said. (AP Photo/Wilson Ring)

Bernie Sanders wants to see ‘fundamental changes’ at the DNC

Laura Barrón-López · November 12, 2017 5:46 pm

"The judge and the jury in this case will be the people of Alabama, the voters of Alabama," Scott said. "They will have the opportunity to weigh in very clearly and decisively and very shortly." (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Tim Scott: Alabama voters will be Roy Moore’s judge and jury

Laura Barrón-López · November 12, 2017 4:51 pm

"By not confronting the issue directly and not acknowledging to Putin that we know you are responsible for this, I think he's giving Putin a pass," Former CIA Director John Brennan said.

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Former CIA Director John Brennan: ‘Donald Trump can be played by foreign leaders’

Laura Barrón-López · November 12, 2017 3:19 pm

Even after a major Election Day victory in Virginia Tuesday night, congressional Democrats -- led in the House by Nancy Pelosi of California and in the Senate by Chuck Schumer of New York -- still have to plenty to sort out before they attempt the same nationally in elections next year. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Democrats debate how to replicate Virginia successes nationwide

Laura Barrón-López · November 10, 2017 5:01 am

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Lt. Gov. Ralph Northam eked out a critical win for Democrats. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)

Ralph Northam wins Virginia governor’s race, giving boost to Democrats against Trump

Laura Barrón-López · November 8, 2017 1:14 am

Virginia Lt. Gov. Ralph Northam speaks to volunteers ready to canvas neighborhoods the day before elections. With little mention of the economy or the GOP tax overhaul, Democrats focused on the man in the White House and the racially charged issues raised by Republican Ed Gillespie. (Erica Yoon/The Roanoke Times via AP)

Democrats focus on Trump and racially divisive campaign rhetoric on eve of Virginia governor’s election

Laura Barrón-López · November 7, 2017 11:31 am

If the Democratic National Committee doesn't soon institute reforms being pushed by all rungs of the party, those who are holding back will soon be calling for heads to roll. Some are threatening to abandon the DNC, others say are crying for revolt. (AP Photo/Branden Camp)

Democratic infighting over DNC’s direction nearing flashpoint

Laura Barrón-López · November 7, 2017 5:01 am

Brazile's account of what she says is "proof" of an "unethical" DNC disappointed Democrats, laying bare all of the pent-up anguish over last year's election. (AP Photo/Branden Camp)

Donna Brazile ‘ripped open all the emotions’ dividing Democrats as party seeks to move on from 2016 primary

Laura Barrón-López · November 3, 2017 7:34 pm

Democrats will only retake power, Ellison warned, if the party's core supporters trust the nominating process. (AP Photo/Branden Camp)

DNC Vice Chairman Keith Ellison says Donna Brazile’s account ‘cannot simply be dismissed’

Laura Barrón-López · November 3, 2017 5:26 pm

Last week, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus balked at the idea of inviting Rep. Carlos Curbelo, R-Fla, (pictured above, speaking) to join their group. The caucus tabled the vote, deciding to ask the House Administration Committee for clarification about their bylaws. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Hispanic Democrats will invite two Latino Florida Republicans to join caucus

Laura Barrón-López · November 2, 2017 6:50 pm

House Judiciary Committee Democrats have decided it's time to start getting serious about a strategy to impeach President Trump. (Al Drago/Bloomberg)

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House Judiciary Committee Democrats are exploring options for impeaching Trump after 2018 elections

Laura Barrón-López · November 2, 2017 3:08 pm

San Juan, Puerto Rico Mayor Carmen Yulin Cruz, and Committee on Homeland Security ranking member Rep. Luis Gutiérrez, D-Ill., attended a news conference with House Democrats on Capitol Hill in Washington Wednesday. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

San Juan Mayor huddles with Democrats as she presses Congress on hurricane recovery

Laura Barrón-López · November 2, 2017 3:01 am