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Senate Democrats block DHS funding over immigration tactics

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Senate Democrats block DHS funding over immigration tactics
Though Department of Homeland Security almost certain to shutter at midnight Friday, ICE to be largely unaffected
www.theguardian.com
February 13, 2026 at 7:21 AM
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A new centrist Democratic Party organization has been formed, supporting growth-oriented and deregulatory policies, and attempting to reshape the party's course before the 2028 election.
www.axios.com/2026/02/08/c...
Exclusive: Centrist Dems strike back with new group
It's the latest effort by moderate Democrats to shape national politics and expand their influence.
www.axios.com
February 9, 2026 at 5:51 AM
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Even though the court rejected the proposal, the Democratic Party is still pushing for fairer districts to enhance the competitiveness of seats for both sides.
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Virginia Democrats share proposed US House map despite court ruling against redistricting push
Virginia Democrats have unveiled a new U.S. House map that aims to give the party four more seats in Congress.
apnews.com
February 7, 2026 at 7:14 AM
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Controversies surrounding leadership and the renaming have led to opposition from the arts community and Democratic Party supporters to the temporary closure of the Kennedy Center.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Trump news at a glance: Kennedy Center to close; Epstein case ‘over’, says deputy US attorney general
Trump announces two-year closure of Kennedy Center, citing construction needs – key US politics stories from 1 February 2026
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February 3, 2026 at 5:40 AM
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Anti-ICE protests erupted in multiple cities across the United States, demonstrating the Democratic Party's focus on immigration issues.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Thousands of anti-ICE protesters take to US streets in day of action
People demonstrate in cities across country to demand end to Trump’s violent immigration crackdown
www.theguardian.com
January 31, 2026 at 6:04 AM
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The deadlock between Senate leaders over ICE funding could lead to a partial government shutdown.
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Senate Tiptoes Toward Partial Shutdown Over ICE Backlash
“The Senate must not pass the DHS budget as currently written,” Schumer said. “It must be reworked to rein in and overhaul ICE."
time.com
January 28, 2026 at 7:22 AM
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From Davos to Minneapolis to Washington, Trump faces a growing backlash criticism of his policies is intensifying both domestically and internationally, with Democrats and some Republicans standing up in opposition.
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From Davos to Minneapolis to D.C., Trump is facing sharper pushback
Foreign leaders, Catholic archbishops and the Federal Reserve chairman are among those challenging Trump after a first year in which the president’s critics often tried to placate him.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 25, 2026 at 7:16 AM