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Democrats find their lost unity around fighting a ‘constitutional crisis’. So where is Kamala Harris?

ANALYSIS: ANALYSIS: Congressional Democrats are, for the most part, in lockstep over Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s deportation. A former party standard-bearer risks being left in the dust, writes John Bowden

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The Latest: Trump administration freezes more than $2.2 billion in grants to Harvard University

The federal government says it’s freezing more than $2.2 billion in grants and $60 million in contracts to Harvard University after the institution said it would defy the Trump administration’s demands to limit activism on campus

The Independent UK

Special election for Turner seat set for November, drawing Democratic outrage - Roll Call

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has set the special election for the vacant 18th District seat for Nov. 4, drawing swift condemnation from Democrats.

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‘What if we didn’t suck?’: the leftist influencer who wants to campaign for Congress differently

Kat Abughazaleh has been critical of what she describes as Democrats’ lack of vision and says the party has lost touch with many of its voters, especially young people

The Guardian - US

Democrats criticize Trump’s firing of National Security Agency director - Roll Call

Air Force Gen. Timothy Haugh was ousted after President Donald Trump met with right-wing activist Laura Loomer.

Roll Call

National security adviser Michael Waltz reportedly conducted business via Gmail

Latest security flap again focuses scrutiny on Waltz after he earlier added journalist to Yemen war-planning chat

The Guardian - US

Democrats can’t keep up with Trump’s ‘flood the zone’ deportation strategies

ANALYSIS: Analysis: The Trump administration is launching an assault on constitutional rights for noncitizens. Democrats are on the sidelines, writes John Bowden

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Democrats Demand Hegseth Resign as Full Signal Group Texts Released: 'Could've Gotten Our Pilots Killed'

Various Democratic lawmakers have taken to online platforms to call for the resignation of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and other Trump administration officials after it was revealed that several cabinet members were discussing sensitive war plans on a group chat.

Latin Times

Democrats call for US Defence Secretary Hegseth to resign over Signal group chat leak

Senior figures have expressed disbelief and outrage after a journalist revealed that he was sent sensitive information about military strikes in Yemen.

Euronews

Why isn’t there an opposition leader to unite Democrats in the US?

In just two months back in the Oval Office, President Donald Trump has tested the limits of the US Constitution, from overhauling immigration to drastically reducing the federal workforce and dismantling government agencies.

The Conversation

Former Speaker says Trump has ‘broken the Democratic party’

Former GOP House speaker was ousted by a right-wing revolt in 2023

The Independent UK

Democrats revolt against Chuck Schumer’s cave to Republicans

ANALYSIS: Analysis: With a majority of his caucus revolting against him and activists furious, the longtime Democratic leader faces calls to step aside or have a primary challenge, Eric Garcia reports

The Independent UK

Senate votes to avoid government shutdown as 10 Democrats vote with Republicans

The vote puts Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s future in jeopardy

The Independent UK

Longtime Democratic congressman dies aged 77

Rep. Raúl Grijalva died of complications from cancer treatment, his office said in a statement

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House Democrats decamp to Virginia for annual retreat as stopgap fight plays out - Roll Call

House Democrats gathered Wednesday roughly an hour outside of Washington for a three-day policy conference.

Al Jazeera

Can US House Republicans cut $880bn without slashing Medicaid?

Medicaid cuts cause clashes. Democrats warn of consequences while Republicans deny Medicaid is in their proposal.

The Independent UK

'Bloody Sunday' 60th anniversary marked in Selma with remembrances and concerns about the future

Alabama this weekend is marking the 60th anniversary of a key event in the civil rights movement, when voting rights marchers were attacked in Selma on March 7, 1965

The Guardian - US

Republican leadership tells party to stop holding public events – what impact will that have?

While it might save some politicians from public humiliation, it could also deprive Americans of opportunities to interact with their elected officials

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House Democrats resume infighting after Trump speech humiliation

Analysis: Centrists Democrats break ranks to help Republicans concoct a controversy, John Bowden writes

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House GOP moves to punish Rep. Al Green for heckling Trump’s speech

‘This was beyond the pale. It went on and on, disrupting the entire evening so I felt it had to be responded to,’ Rep. Daniel Newhouse says

The Independent UK

Trump used his congressional address to humiliate Democrats. Why did they let him?

Analysis: Democratic leaders defend their response, but it reveals a party still divided, writes John Bowden

Salon

Democrats split on a government shutdown

Congressional agreement over whether to keep the federal government up and running could hinge on the rule of law

Roll Call

Fact check: The war of words over Medicaid cuts - Roll Call

Democrats and Republicans are accusing one another of “lying” about what a House Republican budget resolution means for Medicaid.

Latin Times

Democrats Plan to Take Page Out of Marjorie Taylor Greene's Playbook During Trump Congress Speech

President Trump is scheduled to address a joint session of Congress Tuesday night. With Congress divided, Democrats plan to showcase their discontent.

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House Minority Leader Jeffries To Attend Trump's Address

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries confirms attendance at Trump's address, emphasizing Democratic presence and opposition in Congress.

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