Tag: Democratic Party

In the House, Democrats need a net gain of 24 seats for a majority — not an impossible number. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Beltway Confidential

What are Democrats’ chances for a House majority in 2018?

Michael Barone · February 21, 2017 1:41 pm

Reports about contacts between members of Trump's circle and the Russians during the campaign also rely heavily on selective leaks, downplaying the caveats in most such stories that no evidence of collusion has yet been uncovered. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Democrats tie Trump to Russia as Republicans focus on leaks

W. James Antle III · February 19, 2017 7:24 pm

Ann Ravel said she will send the president her letter of resignation this week after a series of 3-3 votes between the three Democrats and Republicans on the panel. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

FEC Democrat to depart, giving Trump a chance to add a conservative: Report

Jacqueline Klimas · February 19, 2017 3:47 pm

Rep. Keith Ellison said he is "proud" to have Ray Buckley's support. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

DNC chair contender drops out, endorses Keith Ellison

Daniel Chaitin · February 18, 2017 5:10 pm

Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill, on Saturday blasted President Trump as a leader who has failed to keep his promises four weeks into office. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Democrats blast Trump’s ‘abysmal record’ keeping his promises

Anna Giaritelli · February 18, 2017 11:00 am

Rep. Keith Ellison is a front-runner for leadership of the DNC. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

CNN to host a debate for DNC chairman candidates

Daniel Chaitin · February 17, 2017 10:59 pm

The meeting came two days after a meeting was initially scheduled between Homan and Democratic lawmakers. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

House Democrats pan ICE raids after meeting with acting director

Al Weaver · February 16, 2017 10:28 pm

"Over the past decade, we've argued in court in favor of administrative latitude in decision-making. Now, by asserting the primacy of states' rights, we're flipping that argument on its head," former New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer recently wrote. (AP Photo/Tina Fineberg, File)

Beltway Confidential

Poll: Democrats suddenly believe in limits on federal power

Philip Wegmann · February 16, 2017 1:46 pm

The Democratic National Committee is expected to vote next week on a resolution that condemns the ABC drama "Designated Survivor" in an apparent effort to mock and criticize FBI Director James Comey. (Screenshot, "Designated Survivor" trailer)

DNC will vote on resolution to condemn ABC drama ‘Designated Survivor’

Anna Giaritelli · February 15, 2017 10:00 pm

Lawmakers sought to get Fed chairwoman to say the economy is not suffering because of bank overregulation. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Democrats press Yellen to undercut Trump case for easing bank rules

Joseph Lawler · February 15, 2017 8:43 pm

For years Democrats have played up the emotional effects of Republican immigration policies. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Beltway Confidential

House Dems look to tie immigration policy to Russia questions

Emily Jashinsky · February 15, 2017 7:43 pm

They wrote about reports that the DOJ shared its concerns about Flynn with McGahn three weeks ago. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

National Security

Democrats want to know what White House counsel knew about Flynn

Nicole Duran · February 15, 2017 7:31 pm