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Seven Democratic lawmakers have supported a government spending bill that includes funding for DHS and ICE — a decision that has sparked controversy within the party.
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Seven Democrats Back Spending Bill to Fund DHS & ICE
On Capitol Hill, seven Democratic lawmakers joined Republicans to pass a $1.2 trillion government funding package that includes $64 billion more for the Department of Homeland Security and $10 billion...
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January 24, 2026 at 5:11 AM
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Experts say the Trump administration’s centralization of power and reshaping of institutions has significantly weakened democratic institutions, making many see the importance of the 2026 midterm elections.
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American democracy on the brink a year after Trump’s inauguration, experts say
Scale and speed of president’s moves have stunned observers of authoritarian regimes – is the US in democratic peril?
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January 22, 2026 at 7:50 AM
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Progressive Democratic lawmakers stated that the new funding bill would further strengthen ICE's enforcement powers, and they refused to support the bill, demanding stricter oversight.
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Number of Democrats say they will vote against DHS funding bill amid alarm over ICE tactics – as it happened
This live blog is now closed.
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January 21, 2026 at 5:29 AM
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In his CBS interview, Warner analyzed several hot political topics, including this week's policy debates.
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Transcript: Sen. Mark Warner on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Jan. 18, 2026
The following is the transcript of an interview with Democratic Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Jan. 18, 2026.
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January 20, 2026 at 5:04 AM
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Trump's renewed threat to impose a 25% tariff on European allies has escalated international trade tensions, prompting Democrats to call for a more rational foreign policy.
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Trump threatens 25% tariff on European allies until Denmark sells Greenland to US
Heads of state across Europe respond in solidarity with Denmark and Greenland, and boycott of World Cup suggested
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January 19, 2026 at 6:23 AM