Tag: Democratic Party

Vice President Joe Biden wants the next administration to win approval of TPP. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

Beltway Confidential

How committed is Joe Biden to the truth?

Henry Miller · March 20, 2021 11:00 am

In this Nov. 7, 2020, file photo, hundreds of supporters of President Donald Trump stage a defiant rally outside the New Mexico state Capitol building in Santa Fe, N.M. Voters participated in record numbers while choosing Joe Biden by an 11% margin over Donald Trump, even as the GOP won back a congressional swing seat in southern New Mexico. Most voters opted for absentee ballots due to the pandemic, while Republicans cried foul over ballot drop boxes in lawsuits.

Despite its divisions, the GOP will adapt

Joe Renouard · March 19, 2021 4:00 am

From left, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy stand on the East steps of Capitol Hill in this Dec. 2021 photo.

Magazine - Washington Briefing

Pressure builds on Democrats to ditch filibuster to pass Biden agenda

Susan Ferrechio · March 19, 2021 3:00 am

Sen. Chuck Schumer of New York. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Under Biden, the taxman cometh again

W. James Antle III · March 19, 2021 3:00 am

Democrats set to take up pair of amnesty bills amid southern border surge

Susan Ferrechio · March 16, 2021 11:30 am

The sun flares in the camera lens as it rises behind the U.S. Supreme Court building.

Beltway Confidential

Supreme Court should reject attempt to weaponize the Voting Rights Act

Justin Riemer, Christopher White · March 16, 2021 11:01 am

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

New York Democratic Party chairman says officials should ‘focus’ on accomplishing government work since Cuomo refused to resign

Emma Colton · March 15, 2021 8:15 pm

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo speaks during a bill signing ceremony in New York, Monday, Feb. 25, 2019. Cuomo was joined by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi as he signed a "red flag" bill, which attempts to prevent people who present a threat to themselves or others from purchasing or owning a gun.

Beltway Confidential

Democrats find that using #MeToo as a political weapon comes with harsh consequences

Eddie Scarry · March 14, 2021 6:02 pm

Ann Kirkpatrick, a rare three-timer in the House, won’t seek reelection

David Mark · March 12, 2021 10:58 am

Magazine - Features

Party of groupthink

W. James Antle III · March 12, 2021 4:00 am

Biden signs $1.9 trillion ‘American Rescue Plan’ — here’s what’s in it

Emily Brooks · March 11, 2021 9:51 pm

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., left, and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., speak to reporters about the massive government spending bill moving through Congress, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, March 22, 2018. The bipartisan $1.3 trillion spending bill pours huge sums into Pentagon programs and domestic initiatives ranging from building roads to combatting the nation's opioid abuse crisis, but left Congress in stalemate over shielding young Dreamer immigrants from deportation and curbing surging health insurance premiums.

Beltway Confidential

The Democrats’ stimulus package is partisan and bloated, no matter how well it polls

Zachary Faria · March 11, 2021 9:28 pm