Laura Barrón-López

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Democrats want to recreate the energy they did around Republican efforts to repeal and replace Obamacare, but this time around with taxes -- a heavier lift given the complexity of the issue. (iStock)

Democrat group to portray tax reform as broken Trump promise, boon to rich

Laura Barrón-López · November 1, 2017 8:05 pm

Rep. Carlos Curbelo, R-Fla., is facing a tough re-election in his Miami-area seat, which Democrats are hoping to flip next year. He's said that his request to be a part of the Hispanic caucus isn't about his re-election. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Hispanic Democrats struggle with inviting a Latino Republican into their congressional caucus

Laura Barrón-López · November 1, 2017 1:48 am

Democratic National Committee Chairman Tom Perez told reporters: "Virginia is one race we're focused on, but it's not the only race we're focused on." (AP Photo/Branden Camp)

DNC chief Tom Perez downplays impact on Democrats if they lose Virginia governor’s race

Laura Barrón-López · October 31, 2017 6:15 pm

"It's troubling to see such appalling silence by all Republicans leaders," Perez said. "It's appalling because we are Americans first." (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)

DNC chairman: Silence from Republicans on Robert Mueller indictments is ‘appalling’

Laura Barrón-López · October 31, 2017 3:45 pm

Senate Democrats have few tools at their disposal to push the issue and Mueller's first charges come as the ongoing congressional investigations into Russian meddling have quieted down. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

National Security

Democrats see Mueller indictments as proof Trump camp colluded with Russia

Laura Barrón-López · October 31, 2017 4:01 am

Pelosi's early support boosts Feinstein ahead of what could be a contentious primary contest characterized by liberal discontent with the longtime Democratic senator.

Nancy Pelosi endorses Dianne Feinstein for re-election to Senate, heading off possible primary challengers

Laura Barrón-López · October 30, 2017 10:00 pm

The Democrats believe they have a real chance at obtaining more House seats, but challenges still remain. (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)

Three reasons Democrats think they’ll win the House in 2018

Laura Barrón-López · October 26, 2017 10:23 pm

His state, West Virginia, had the highest rate of deaths due to a drug overdose in 2015. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin to attend Trump’s opioid speech

Laura Barrón-López · October 24, 2017 12:15 am