Tag: Democratic Party

Tom Steyer, a billionaire mega-donor, said he will halt donations to the national Democratic Party committees after members voted to end the government shutdown despite not securing an immigration deal for DACA recipients. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Tom Steyer to pull funding from Democratic Party committees: Report

Naomi Lim · January 26, 2018 5:23 am

It's one thing to be so out of touch you question the value of $1,000. It's another thing to be so out of touch you question the value of $1,000 only because you're worried Republicans will get some credit from voters. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Beltway Confidential

Debbie Wasserman Schultz pooh-poohs $1,000 bonuses

Emily Jashinsky · January 25, 2018 11:19 pm

"We need to create awareness around the issue of one-time use plastic straws and its detrimental effects on our landfills, waterways and oceans," California State Assembly Democratic Majority Leader Ian Calderon said in a press release. (iStock by Getty Images)

California lawmaker wants to make it a crime to serve plastic straws at restaurants without a customer request

Tristan Justice · January 25, 2018 11:02 pm

In a new poll, Trump Hotels had a net favorability rating of about 33 percent among Republicans, and a net unfavorability rating of about 45 percent among Democrats, creating a spread of 78 percent, the largest spread of all the brands examined. (Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg)

Trump Hotels top list of most polarizing brands in America

Anna Giaritelli · January 25, 2018 1:06 pm

The Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny, or REINS, Act shifts power back to the legislature by tying the hands of the administration. If Senate Democrats really fear President Trump as an authoritarian, they should seize this opportunity. (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)

Ted Cruz’s clever way to cut red tape via NAFTA

Washington Examiner · January 25, 2018 5:01 am

Conor Lamb is a 33-year-old Marine veteran and former assistant U.S. attorney running for the open seat.
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Democrats see Pennsylvania special election as ‘temperature check on Trump’

Laura Barrón-López · January 25, 2018 5:01 am

The talks have not gone well for the U.S., Canadian, and Mexican officials negotiating the NAFTA free trade deal. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press via AP)

Democrats slam Mexico on labor rights, urge tough NAFTA stance

Sean Higgins · January 25, 2018 12:24 am

The new Quinnipiac University poll found that 53 percent of voters want to see the Democrats gain control of the Senate, while only 39 percent want to see the Republicans maintain their control. And by a 51-38 margin, voters want Democrats to take control of the House. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Voters want Democrats to control Congress again: Poll

Katie Leach · January 24, 2018 10:33 pm

White House press secretary said the legislative framework for an immigration policy "will fulfill the four agreed-upon pillars: securing the border and closing legal loopholes, ending extended family chain migration, and providing a permanent solution on [the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program]." (AP Photo/Elliott Spagat, File)

White House to offer immigration plan Monday

Gabby Morrongiello · January 24, 2018 7:53 pm

A Texas Democrat noted that Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., agreed to help President Trump fund the wall in return for helping Dreamers. "Their apparent acceptance of the border wall and disregard of the impact on border communities demonstrates a fundamental lack of thought, logic, and empathy," the Texas lawmaker said. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Texas Democrat blasts ‘stupidity’ of other Dems in immigration fight

Pete Kasperowicz · January 24, 2018 7:26 pm

The owners of Backpage.com, a classified ad website, have made generous contributions to several state Democratic parties. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Beltway Confidential

Colorado Democrats silent on contributions from Backpage executives

Emily Jashinsky · January 24, 2018 6:56 pm

Only a week ago, it was easy to see Sen. Chuck Schumer's political calculus: tie DACA to a critical spending bill, and when Republicans balked, blame President Trump, and let the media do its usual hatchet job on the White House. But this time, the media did its job, and it's important to give credit where credit is due. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Chuck Schumer’s shutdown fell apart when the mainstream media refused to shield Democrats

Dylan Gallimore · January 24, 2018 5:01 am