Category: Democrats

LIVE 2 PM ET: Senate Leaders Hold Weekly Press Conference (May 2)

Senate leaders hold weekly a press conference at 2:00 p.m. ET on May 2. …


Senate Leaders Hold Weekly Press Conference (May 2)

Senate leaders hold weekly a press conference at 2:00 p.m. ET on May 2. …


IN DEPTH: Biden’s Delayed Offshore Oil and Gas Plan Sparks Pushback From Congress

The U.S. Department of Interior’s (DOI) reauthorization of its five-year National Outer Continental Shelf Oil & Gas Leasing Program is months overdue and feared lost at sea—a sea that is of regulatory deceit, claim Congressional Republicans and some Democrats. The update to the 2017-22 federal offshore leasing program was required by statute in June 2022. But…


Washington Gov. Jay Inslee Will Not Seek Fourth Term in 2024

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is ready “to pass the torch” as he announced on Monday that he will not be running for re-election in 2024. “Today I announced I will not be running for a fourth term. We’ve made Washington a beacon for progress, and now it’s time to pass the torch,” the Democrat said in his…


Sen. Klobuchar Touts Bipartisanship in Discussion With Former Sen. Rob Portman

At a time of significant political polarization, a former Republican lawmaker and a current Democratic Senator sat down to discuss cooperation across party lines—and found a few safe points of agreement on Trump and Biden in the federal government’s town. “We have had a lot of bipartisan successes,” said Rob Portman, formerly a Republican senator…


Bernie Sanders Says ‘We Can Start Negotiating Tomorrow’ on Debt, Blames GOP for Impasse

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) said lawmakers could start negotiating on the U.S. debt and spending soon, but not before Republicans commit to increasing the U.S. debt limit to avoid a default on its existing debt obligations. Sanders discussed the U.S. national debt and an ongoing debate over raising the debt limit during an interview with…


Bernie Sanders Calls for Confiscation of Wealth Above $999 Million

Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) called for the U.S. government to confiscate assets over $999 million, and also announced his support for President Joe Biden. The senator spoke with CNN anchor Chris Wallace last week for an interview when he declared that billionaires should not exist. Sanders said he believes that the government should seize personal…


Democrat Cities Have Highest Homicide Rates, Report Finds

Cities governed by Democrat mayors have seen the largest increases in homicide rates over the past year as well as registered the highest homicide rate per capita in Q1 out of 45 cities, according to a new report. Homicide rates in 45 of the most populated American cities rose by approximately 10 percent on average…


Nebraska Democrat Faces Ethics Investigation After Hiding Key Information in Transgender Vote

Nebraska state Sen. Megan Hunt, a Democrat, is facing an ethics investigation after a complaint was filed on Wednesday, accusing the senator of a conflict of interest after she voted against a bill that would ban gender-affirming health care for minors. The complaint, filed Wednesday by Omaha lawyer David Begley, alleges Hunt could benefit financially from…


IN-DEPTH: States Fight ESG Industry, Despite Costs and Long Odds

As conservative states push back against the progressive agenda of Wall Street banks and asset managers, some analysts are warning that “anti-ESG” states will pay a price for taking on Wall Street and the ESG industry. North Carolina State Treasurer Dale Folwell has enacted several measures, including calling on Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock, the…