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Democrats Introduce Constitutional Amendment to Abolish Electoral College: 'The Person Who Gets the Most Votes Should Win'

About a month after President-elect Donald Trump emerged victorious in the 2024 presidential election, three Democratic legislators have introduced a constitutional amendment that would abolish the Electoral College if passed.

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Senate’s progressive wing proposes bill to end the Electoral College and ‘restore democracy’

Senators propose abolition of ‘flawed and outdated’ system that ‘disenfranchises millions of Americans’

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Senate Democrats Propose Abolishing Electoral College

Senate Democrats propose amendment to replace Electoral College with popular vote system, sparking debate and criticism from GOP lawmakers.

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Senators Propose Term Limits For Supreme Court Justices

Sen. Manchin and Sen. Welch propose term limits for Supreme Court justices to enhance trust and reduce political influence.

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Senators Press for Antitrust Investigation Into FanDuel and DraftKings

Sens. Mike Lee and Peter Welch asked the Justice Department and Federal Trade Commission to investigate the online betting platforms' relationship, which they claim violates antitrust laws.

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Matt Gaetz controversy: What to know about sexual misconduct allegations as he withdraws as Trump’s attorney general pick

Trump loyalist said his appointment proved too much of a ‘distraction,’ leading him to drop out

The Independent UK

‘We are not a serious country’: Congress in shock after Gaetz tapped as Trump’s attorney general

‘God help us,’ Representative Maxwell Frost, a fellow Floridian, posted in response to the news

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Democrats begin to pick up the pieces after their disastrous 2024

From inflation and the cost of living to focusing on workers’ rights, Democrats are trying to figure out where they go from here

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Senate Democrats Urge DOJ To Investigate Elon Musk Sweepstakes

Senators call for DOJ probe into Elon Musk's voter sweepstakes, raising concerns about legality and electoral integrity.

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Biden floats recess action on Helene supplemental - Roll Call

President Joe Biden said he expects to request an emergency spending package to finance the recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene.

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Congress has limited time to keep its word on tech legislation - Roll Call

Lawmakers have a handful of working days left to fulfill their promises of enacting laws to protect kids online and handle other tech issues.

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These Democrats worked with JD Vance in the Senate — and the reviews are mixed

Some Democrats lament that he’s all but abandoned his populist policies after a promising start

The Independent UK

Progressive Democrats are hopeful Kamala Harris would approach Israel policy differently to Biden

‘She’s a free agent,’ one Democratic senator told The Independent

The Independent UK

These Democrats have called on Biden to quit the race - Roll Call

Democrats publicly urging Joe Biden to end his campaign include both ranking members on key committees and candidates in battleground seats.

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Capitol Lens | Popping out - Roll Call

Vermont Sen. Peter Welch snacks on popcorn and he and New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker leave a DSCC meeting on Thursday.

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Sen. Welch Stands By Call For Biden To Step Aside

Democratic Senator Peter Welch emphasizes the importance of President Biden demonstrating genuine efforts to address concerns and build trust with the Amer...

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Murky situation continues after Senate Democrats huddle with Biden campaign brass

Senate Democrats did not call for President Biden to end his reelection bid after a Thursday meeting with his campaign aides.

The Guardian - US

Biden’s position tenuous amid reports campaign secretly testing Harris’s popularity

Reports come as Biden mistakenly refers to Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelenskiy as ‘President Putin’ at Nato summit

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Sen. Blumenthal Calls For Evidence Of Biden's Electability

Senators express differing views on Biden's electability, with calls for concrete evidence and reservations among Democratic colleagues.

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Joe Biden under renewed pressure to step aside

Actor George Clooney joins Democratic senator to publicly call on president to consider broader picture. Plus, lawyers gear up to fight for the ocean

Evening Standard

Joe Biden faces TV grilling as more Democrats join George Clooney in urging he pull out

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is less explicit but warns that ‘time is running short’ as the Democrats prepare to convene next month

International Business Times

Biden Advisor Joins Crypto Leaders In Roundtable As First Dem Senator Urges POTUS' Withdrawal

An advisor for President Joe Biden attended a roundtable hosted by a Democratic leader for crypto leaders on Wednesday, raising hopes for more bipartisan efforts toward addressing the concerns of the emerging industry.

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Biden’s candidacy in crisis as Clooney, US senator call on him to quit

Actor and donor George Clooney says Biden will lose the presidency, House and Senate if he doesn’t step aside.

The Guardian - US

Peter Welch is first Democratic senator to publicly ask Joe Biden to withdraw

Vermont senator of more than two decades implores president in an op-ed to step down for ‘good of the country’

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Sen. Peter Welch Urges President Biden To Step Aside

Sen. Welch and Sen. Bennet express doubts about President Biden's candidacy for the upcoming election, signaling potential shifts in the Democratic Party.

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