Tag: Democratic Party

FILE - In this July 29, 2013, file photo, demonstrators in support of fast food workers march towards a McDonald's as they demand higher wages and the right to form a union without retaliation in New York's Union Square. Labor leaders are getting more creative _ and some say more desperate _ in trying to boost their sagging numbers. Unions are helping non-union fast food workers around the country hold strikes to protest low wages and poor working conditions. They are organizing home day care workers, university graduate students and even newly legalized marijuana dealers.

Beltway Confidential

In Illinois, even the campaign workers unionize

David Freddoso · March 16, 2018 9:18 pm

Vice President Mike Pence speaks at the "Tax Cuts to Put America First" panel event, Friday, March 9, 2018, in Cleveland.

Pence launches ‘Official Build the Wall Petition’ to pressure Congress for funding

Anna Giaritelli · March 16, 2018 7:32 pm

Singer Elton John announces final world tour at Gotham Hall on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018, in New York.

Elton John endorses Gov. Andrew Cuomo

Caitlin Yilek · March 16, 2018 6:25 pm

Wisconsin Senate candidate Kevin Nicholson is trying to unseat Democratic incumbent Tammy Baldwin in the fall. He also senses frustration from the GOP base in Wisconsin over what is happening in Washington.

Beltway Confidential

In Wisconsin, the double-edged sword of running a GOP Senate campaign as a former Democrat

Emily Jashinsky · March 15, 2018 10:40 pm

Ronna Romney McDaniel leads the Michigan Republican Party. She would replace RNC chairman Reince Priebus, who has been selected for White House staff as chief of staff. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Ronna McDaniel: It’s not just Hillary Clinton, all Democrats are still out of touch

Ronna McDaniel · March 15, 2018 7:47 pm

Robert De Niro is no stranger to having meltdowns over Trump, such as the time he ranted about how dangerous the president is, or about his desire to punch the Trump in the face simply because he doesn't like the way Trump talks. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)

A defiant Robert De Niro vows to continue verbal barrage against Trump

Anna Giaritelli · March 15, 2018 5:11 pm

Workers prepare election day kits in Texas.

National Security

Texas sees first known attempt of Russian meddling in 2018 US elections: Report

Anna Giaritelli · March 15, 2018 2:37 pm

Nancy Pelosi: Conor Lamb victory not an indictment on my leadership

Al Weaver · March 15, 2018 12:12 pm

Beltway Confidential

A gun-owning Democrat’s solution to reducing gun violence

Siraj Hashmi · March 14, 2018 9:01 pm

Conor Lamb, the Democratic candidate for the March 13 special election in the 18th Congressional District of Pennsylvania, center, is pictured at his election night party in Canonsburg, Pa., early on Wednesday.

Michael Barone: Democrats can take the House, if they just pick Conor Lamb over Hillary Clinton

Michael Barone · March 14, 2018 6:40 pm

Beltway Confidential

Lesson of Pennsylvania: Democrats might succeed, if they can tolerate centrist candidates

Emily Jashinsky · March 14, 2018 10:15 am

President Trump pauses as he speaks at a campaign rally at Atlantic Aviation in Moon Township, Pa., Saturday, March 10, 2018.

What does Trump have against due process?

Donavan Wilson · March 14, 2018 4:00 am