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Angela
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Fighting for truth, justice, and a future where every voice matters. #Democrat #Progressive
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The Democratic Party, emboldened by its electoral victory, demands that negotiations not compromise on core issues.
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Shutdown progress in doubt as Democrats grow emboldened from election wins
Movement has slowed toward a deal to end the government shutdown after election wins for Democrats
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November 10, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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Government shutdown enters 40th day: Democrats demand immediate reopening + continued Medicare subsidies
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US government shutdown enters 40th day: How is it affecting Americans?
Shutdown beats record set during President Trump’s first term, as experts warn the economy has started to suffer.
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November 9, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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Democrats win but cannot be complacent: Critics point out Trump is deploying a counter-strategy.
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Democrats should celebrate this week’s victories, but beware: Trump is already plotting his revenge | Jonathan Freedland
The Maga machine is clicking into gear to ensure that defeat is all but impossible in next year’s midterm elections, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland
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November 8, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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In the crucial 2025 election, the Democratic Party regained voters' trust by focusing on issues of affordability (housing, healthcare, and energy).
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Election 2025 key takeaways: Democrats score historic big wins leading into midterms
Tuesday night's election was a major victory for Democrats and showed a marked shift in the country from a year ago.
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November 5, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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Not by luck, but by perseverance. Good morning, new you.
November 4, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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Due to the federal government shutdown, SNAP benefits were cut, and a judicial order forced some funds to be redeployed. Democrats strongly condemned the move, arguing that low-income families should be protected.
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The Latest: Trump administration says SNAP will be partially funded after judges’ rulings
President Donald Trump’s administration said that it will partially fund SNAP after a pair of judges’ rulings required it to keep the food aid program running. The U.S.
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November 4, 2025 at 3:54 AM
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Take a deep breath, stretch, release the stress, and revitalize every cell.
November 2, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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The Democratic Party is looking for winning information in the 2026 midterm elections.
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Democrats Seek Winning Message for Midterms in Key 2025 Clashes
Democrats who’ve struggled to find a message that will stick are calling in the party’s top star, former President Barack Obama, to help flip a governorship from red to blue and set an example for can...
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November 1, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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The government shutdown has entered its 29th day, and food aid for millions of people is facing disruption.
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Government shutdown continues as senators express cautious optimism about talks
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said talks among rank-and-file senators aimed at ending the government shutdown have ramped up.
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October 30, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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Does Zohran Mamdani represent the future of the Democratic Party?
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Zohran Mamdani represents the future of the Democratic party | Robert Reich
Democratic party leaders like Chuck Schumer refuse to endorse Mamdani, and the New York Times wrongly cautions against him. Both are wrong
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October 29, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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Environmental poll: 92% of Americans support strengthening the Chemical Safety Act (TSCA), with strong bipartisan consensus – demonstrating that environmental issues can become a unifying point for the Democratic Party.
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New Poll: Republicans, Democrats and Independents Strongly Oppose Weakening Chemical Safety Law
A new poll from Environmental Defense Fund finds that a strong majority (92%) of Americans support protecting clean air and safe drinking water
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October 28, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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Zohran Mamdani seeks to unite factions as he emerges as a leading candidate for New York mayor
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#NewYorkMayoralElection #DemocraticConsolidation #ZohranMamdani
Mamdani seeks to unite Sanders, AOC — and Hochul
As he races to the finish line in the New York City mayor’s race, the democratic socialist attempts to broaden his tent.
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October 27, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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The demolition of the White House East Wing for a new ballroom is suspected of influence peddling, prompting a petition from Democratic senators questioning the issue.
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Trump adviser Stephen Miller insists East Wing of White House ‘is not part of the White House’ – as it happened
Miller on Fox News tries to claim that extension built nearly 125 years ago ‘is not part of the residence’
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October 25, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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Priorities.
October 24, 2025 at 11:57 AM
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The East Wing was demolished to make way for a $300 million ballroom renovation, sparking debate over approval processes and transparency.
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White House East Wing demolished, new images appear to show
Trump first said the project wouldn't interfere with the existing White House, but on Thursday satellite images appeared to show the entire East Wing reduced to rubble.
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October 24, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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Senator Sheldon Whitehouse warns: Government blocks clean energy permitting reform, distrusts current regime
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Whitehouse threatens to blow up permitting talks
The Environment and Public Works panel's top Democrat decried the administration's "Al Capone-quality" attacks on clean energy.
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October 23, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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As the 2026 midterm elections approach, many large donors are suspending their support, unhappy with the party's direction.
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Democratic Donors Sit on Sidelines as Party Schism Persists
The Republican National Committee had $86 million in cash reserves at the start of October, compared with $12 million for its Democratic counterpart.
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October 22, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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A man who was convicted in 2022 for participating in the 2021 Capitol riot was recently arrested again and is suspected of making murder threats against Jeffries.
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January 6 US Capitol rioter arrested for alleged threat to kill Hakeem Jeffries
Christopher Moynihan, pardoned by Trump for his role in Capitol attack, allegedly threatened House minority leader
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October 22, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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October 20, 2025 at 4:28 AM
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As of October 19, the shutdown had lasted 19 days, the third longest in U.S. history. The ongoing deadlock between the two chambers has impacted hundreds of thousands of government employees, homeland security, and social welfare services.
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Government shutdown becomes third-longest in history with no end in sight
The government shutdown is now the third-longest funding lapse in modern history, and the Senate won't meet until Monday.
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October 19, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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Just a bunch of paid domestic terrorists in Portland, Maine.
October 18, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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Today, "No Kings Protests" will be held simultaneously in all 50 states of the United States to protest the government's concentration of power and respond to democratic regression.

#NoKings #DemocracyLives #PeoplePower
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‘No Kings’ protest live updates: Bernie Sanders to headline No Kings protest in Washington DC
Other Democratic officials, including Chuck Schumer and Gavin Newsom, posted in support of the protests
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October 18, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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"No Kings" Protest: The Power of American Democracy Resurfaces
Democratic Party supporters actively participated in the protests, expressing their strong opposition to the Trump administration.
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US cities to resist Trump’s crackdown on dissent with No Kings protests: ‘We will not be bullied’
Second round of protests at more than 2,500 sites are set for Saturday, including in cities where Trump has sent troops
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October 18, 2025 at 12:47 AM
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October 18 will see nationwide demonstrations in over 2,500 places — standing up against Trump’s authoritarian overreach. Democracy demands vigilance.
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Millions Expected to Attend 'No Kings' Protest on Oct. 18.
Here's what to know about the Oct. 18 protests, which are expected to draw large crowds.
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October 16, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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President Trump on Wednesday signed a memorandum expanding his administration’s authority to repurpose unspent federal funds to pay members of the military during the government shutdown, escalating his challenge to the authority of Congress on spending matters.
Trump Signs Memo Expanding His Authority to Spend Federal Money
The president gave Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth wide authority to repurpose funds to pay members of the military without approval from Congress, which has the sole constitutional authority to decide federal spending.
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October 15, 2025 at 11:35 PM