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Texas Democrats put DEI back on agenda after sweeping to power

Texas Dems introduced bills to repeal a 2023 law banning DEI at universities across Texas, reigniting an an uncertain future for the controversial programs in the state.

Posted on 12 November 2026 | 9:56 am

Dem rep blames 'horrific' traffic for missing Hegseth impeachment vote: 'I am so sorry'

Rep. Melanie Stansbury apologized in a video for missing the Pete Hegseth impeachment vote, blaming rush-hour traffic and a police motorcade near the Capitol.

Posted on 12 November 2026 | 8:48 am

Trump threatens to double tariffs on Mexico if migrant caravans not stopped

President Donald Trump threatened to immediately double tariffs on Mexico if it fails to stop migrant caravans marching toward the U.S. southern border.

Posted on 12 November 2026 | 7:27 am

Peltola campaign loses in court on rejected absentee ballots as she maintains narrow lead

Democratic Senate nominee Mary Peltola lost her court bid for ballot records and saw her narrow Alaska lead over Dan Sullivan shrink Wednesday.

Posted on 12 November 2026 | 7:19 am

Top House Dem sparks backlash with plan for deported Dreamers that goes beyond bringing them back

Hakeem Jeffries says he would support bringing deported DACA recipients back to the U.S. and providing remedial assistance to those treated unfairly.

Posted on 12 November 2026 | 7:05 am

GOP governor and prominent Dems congratulate senator-elect on flipping Mississippi seat blue

Prominent Democratic political figures and Mississippi's GOP Gov. Tate Reeves congratulated Scott Colom for winning the state's U.S. Senate race.

Posted on 12 November 2026 | 6:46 am

Dems admit uncomfortable election sweep truth as party descends on Denver to shape 2028 without a frontrunner

Pete Buttigieg, Josh Shapiro and other 2028 presidential hopefuls gather in Denver to debate the Democratic Party's direction after midterm wins.

Posted on 12 November 2026 | 6:00 am

Senate Republicans fear 'brutal' 2028 map could keep Dems in power for years to come

Bernie Moreno called the 2028 Senate map "absolutely brutal" for the GOP as Republicans face defending deep-red seats in both Carolinas and Iowa.

Posted on 12 November 2026 | 5:30 am

Ro Khanna rejects warnings that Trump admin investigations could derail Democrats' affordability agenda

Ro Khanna says Democrats can pursue Trump investigations and tackle affordability at once, arguing accountability for the Iran war would lower prices.

Posted on 12 November 2026 | 5:00 am

Florida city says new GOP-backed DEI law blocks St Patrick’s parade, Pride event

Delray Beach canceled its 2027 St. Patrick's Day Parade and Pride event after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Florida's new law restricting DEI-related funding.

Posted on 12 November 2026 | 4:08 am

GOP senator says Republicans can 'forget 2028' as party looks to reclaim Upper Chamber

Sen. Jim Justice said the GOP can "forget" reclaiming the Senate in 2028 after Democrats flipped at least eight seats in their historic blue wave midterm.

Posted on 12 November 2026 | 2:46 am

Twice-deported United cockpit suspect granted asylum after transgender persecution claim: DHS

DHS says a twice-deported Honduran national won asylum claiming transgender persecution before allegedly trying to storm a United Airlines cockpit.

Posted on 11 November 2026 | 9:03 pm

Jeffries leaves door open to investigating major Trump ally as Democrats prepare to take power

Hakeem Jeffries says Democrats will "follow the facts" as Jamie Raskin and Robert Garcia prepare to lead oversight of Elon Musk and DOGE.

Posted on 11 November 2026 | 8:00 pm

Hakeem Jeffries faces progressive holdouts but no rival as House speaker race takes shape

New members of Congress in "The Bloc" say they're undecided on Hakeem Jeffries for House speaker, pressing for legislative guarantees before January.

Posted on 11 November 2026 | 7:43 pm

At least 9 new Dem members will carry Al Green's mantle and try to impeach President Trump

Rep. Al Green says at least nine incoming House Democratic caucus members will join his impeachment push, citing President Trump's crypto dealings and what they described as corruption.

Posted on 11 November 2026 | 6:56 pm

Dems projected to score historic upset in deep-red Mississippi, topple Trump ally Hyde-Smith

U.S. Senate Republicans suffered another stunning setback as Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith is projected to lose to Democrat Scott Colom in reliably red Mississippi, according to the AP.

Posted on 11 November 2026 | 6:11 pm

Army sentinel sharply reprimands Hegseth's group at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Veterans Day

Video captures the moment a Tomb of the Unknown Soldier sentinel called for silence and respect after laughter from Pete Hegseth's departing group.

Posted on 11 November 2026 | 6:11 pm

Trump's ex-lawyer Alina Habba loses massive contract days after president blasts 'outrageous' deal

Donald Trump personally directed Alina Habba's firing from a $50 million Concord Partners contract linked to pardoned Venezuelan banker's family.

Posted on 11 November 2026 | 4:45 pm

Longtime GOP leader faces uncertain future after Jim Jordan wins House leadership fight

Steve Scalise declined to commit to serving a full term in the 120th Congress after losing the House Republican minority leader race to Jim Jordan.

Posted on 11 November 2026 | 4:11 pm

Stephen Miller's internal memo unleashes Trump agencies after 'absolute control' under Wiles' reign

A memo under new chief of staff Stephen Miller gives Cabinet secretaries messaging control, shifting from what sources say was Susie Wiles' grip.

Posted on 11 November 2026 | 3:56 pm

Biden ripped for ‘totally delusional’ claim about debate that preceded his 2024 exit

Joe Biden tells People Magazine his disastrous June 2024 presidential debate against Trump was "not very consequential," drawing sharp criticism.

Posted on 11 November 2026 | 1:44 pm

GOP congressman-elect makes unusual Trump request, ejects reporter during profanity-laced victory speech

Anthony Constantino kicked a reporter out of the room and called on Trump to pardon Diddy during his profanity-laden congressional victory speech.

Posted on 11 November 2026 | 1:37 pm

Top Dem on committee fires back after White House counsel warns against overreach amid investigation threats

White House counsel Will Scharf warns House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform ranking member Rep. Robert Garcia against overreaching congressional authority.

Posted on 11 November 2026 | 1:35 pm

Trump defends Iran war during Veterans Day address, says he is making the world 'safer'

Trump told veterans at Arlington National Cemetery that the Iran conflict will end soon, vowing "total victory" in his Veterans Day address.

Posted on 11 November 2026 | 1:32 pm

Veterans in Congress projected to decline, but Dems bringing more first-time vets by 3-to-1 margin over GOP

Democrats send roughly three times as many veteran freshmen to the 120th Congress as Republicans, even as overall veteran representation hits a low.

Posted on 11 November 2026 | 1:20 pm