Amira
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Following the Minneapolis shooting, AOC strongly called for a halt to DHS/ICE funding.
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AOC urges US Senate to block ICE funding after armed protestor fatally shot in Minneapolis
“Squad” Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Saturday demanded Senate Democrats block funding for ICE after federal agents shot and killed an armed 37-year-old anti-ICE protestor in Minneapolis.
nypost.com
January 25, 2026 at 5:05 AM
Following the Minneapolis shooting, AOC strongly called for a halt to DHS/ICE funding.
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Experts believe Democrats must focus their efforts on stopping Trump's agenda — commentary points out that Democratic strategies need to target Project 2025 and related policies.
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Democrats are campaigning as if the 2026 election will be fair. That’s a mistake | Austin Sarat
Trump’s remarks and Project 2025’s proposals have made the plan clear. Democrats must focus on stopping it
www.theguardian.com
January 24, 2026 at 5:13 AM
Experts believe Democrats must focus their efforts on stopping Trump's agenda — commentary points out that Democratic strategies need to target Project 2025 and related policies.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Arizona's Kelly is seriously considering running for president in 2028.
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民主党参议员马克‧凯利正考虑参选美国总统 | 海格塞斯 | 战争部长 | 川普 | 大纪元
美国亚利桑那州（Arizona）民主党参议员马克‧爱德华‧凯利（Mark Edward Kelly）告诉美国有线电视新闻网（CNN），他正在认真考虑参加竞选2028年的美国总统。
www.epochtimes.com
January 23, 2026 at 5:23 AM
Arizona's Kelly is seriously considering running for president in 2028.
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Democrats oppose Department of Homeland Security funding over ICE controversy; Democrats are preparing to oppose related funding bills due to concerns about ICE enforcement methods.
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Democrats seek to block Homeland Security funding over ICE concerns
The spending bill is set for a vote Thursday, and it’s not clear if it will have enough support to pass.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 22, 2026 at 7:35 AM
Democrats oppose Department of Homeland Security funding over ICE controversy; Democrats are preparing to oppose related funding bills due to concerns about ICE enforcement methods.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Experts say the Trump administration's centralization of power and reshaping of institutions has significantly weakened democratic institutions, making many see the importance of the 2026 midterm elections.
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American democracy on the brink a year after Trump’s inauguration, experts say
Scale and speed of president’s moves have stunned observers of authoritarian regimes – is the US in democratic peril?
www.theguardian.com
January 22, 2026 at 4:58 AM
Experts say the Trump administration's centralization of power and reshaping of institutions has significantly weakened democratic institutions, making many see the importance of the 2026 midterm elections.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Congress members, including Democratic senators, are working to block Trump from imposing tariffs on allies such as Denmark and the UK, opposing his unilateral diplomatic threats.
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US lawmakers seek to block Trump’s threatened tariffs on European allies
Democrats lead legislative charge to block imposition of tariffs as some Republicans break from Trump
www.theguardian.com
January 21, 2026 at 5:12 AM
Congress members, including Democratic senators, are working to block Trump from imposing tariffs on allies such as Denmark and the UK, opposing his unilateral diplomatic threats.
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www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Trump's hardline policies during his presidency, including his decisions on immigration, Venezuela, and law enforcement powers, have drawn criticism from Democrats.
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A year into his return, Trump wields executive power with few restraints
As he enters his second year, he appears increasingly unconstrained, pursuing policies that have deepened divisions in the country.
www.reuters.com
January 20, 2026 at 5:17 AM
Trump's hardline policies during his presidency, including his decisions on immigration, Venezuela, and law enforcement powers, have drawn criticism from Democrats.
www.reuters.com/world/us/yea...
www.reuters.com/world/us/yea...
The pro-democracy and progressive group "Free America Walkout" opposes government repression and harsh law enforcement policies.
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Walkout planned in San Antonio to protest 'escalating fascist threat'
'We face an escalating fascist threat,' event organizers wrote. 'It is time for our communities to escalate as well.'
www.expressnews.com
January 20, 2026 at 5:14 AM
The pro-democracy and progressive group "Free America Walkout" opposes government repression and harsh law enforcement policies.
www.expressnews.com/news/article...
www.expressnews.com/news/article...
Democratic Party in New York State struggles to reconcile internal divisions in preparation for the election.
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In New York, Hochul moves to thread needle between Democratic divides ahead of election
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has delivered her State of the State address, pitching proposals to fight President Donald Trump's agenda while also moving to capture progressive excitement surrounding May...
www.clickorlando.com
January 15, 2026 at 5:51 AM
Democratic Party in New York State struggles to reconcile internal divisions in preparation for the election.
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January 14, 2026 at 3:57 AM
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Read this story and decide if this is the America you want to live in.
ICE saw a Latino man driving a car. Chased him down and rammed him. Just because he wasn’t white.
He was just a guy - an American citizen - driving to the auto shop.
ICE saw a Latino man driving a car. Chased him down and rammed him. Just because he wasn’t white.
He was just a guy - an American citizen - driving to the auto shop.
ICE rams car in south Minneapolis while profiling Latino driver
ICE agents rammed into a man’s car in south Minneapolis Monday afternoon while profiling the Latino driver.
sahanjournal.com
January 13, 2026 at 7:19 PM
Read this story and decide if this is the America you want to live in.
ICE saw a Latino man driving a car. Chased him down and rammed him. Just because he wasn’t white.
He was just a guy - an American citizen - driving to the auto shop.
ICE saw a Latino man driving a car. Chased him down and rammed him. Just because he wasn’t white.
He was just a guy - an American citizen - driving to the auto shop.
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Powell, showing more guts than almost any GOP legislators:
"The threat of criminal charges is a consequence of the Fed setting interest rates based on our best assessment of what will serve the public, rather than following the preferences of the President."
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"The threat of criminal charges is a consequence of the Fed setting interest rates based on our best assessment of what will serve the public, rather than following the preferences of the President."
www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/s...
January 12, 2026 at 1:40 AM
Powell, showing more guts than almost any GOP legislators:
"The threat of criminal charges is a consequence of the Fed setting interest rates based on our best assessment of what will serve the public, rather than following the preferences of the President."
www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/s...
"The threat of criminal charges is a consequence of the Fed setting interest rates based on our best assessment of what will serve the public, rather than following the preferences of the President."
www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/s...
Steny Hoyer's retirement, ending his legendary career in the U.S. Congress, is a decision that will shape the future landscape of the Democratic Party.
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Rep. Steny Hoyer to retire, ending storied career in elected office
Maryland’s longest-serving member of Congress won’t seek reelection after having spent two decades as the No. 2 House Democrat.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 11, 2026 at 2:10 AM
Steny Hoyer's retirement, ending his legendary career in the U.S. Congress, is a decision that will shape the future landscape of the Democratic Party.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
The House of Representatives, along with some Republicans, has joined forces to reinstate Obamacare subsidies in opposition to Trump and the Republican leadership.
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US House breaks with Trump to revive Affordable Care Act subsidies
Seventeen Republicans join Democrats to pass a three-year extension of tax credits cutting ACA premiums
www.theguardian.com
January 9, 2026 at 9:01 PM
The House of Representatives, along with some Republicans, has joined forces to reinstate Obamacare subsidies in opposition to Trump and the Republican leadership.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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Democrats have a historic chance to gain seats in state and local legislatures.
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New Year, New Beginnings: January 7th Good News Roundup (GNR)
A new calendar year brings a new beginning for the world.�But where did all of the traditions and thoughts of a new beginning correlating to a new year begin? Encyclopedia Britannica gives us the ...
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January 8, 2026 at 2:25 AM
Democrats have a historic chance to gain seats in state and local legislatures.
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Democratic lawmakers accused the Trump administration of failing to adequately communicate details of its military operation in Venezuela and demanded a transparent follow-up plan.
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Democratic US lawmakers say they were misled on Venezuela, demand a plan
Democratic members of the U.S. Congress said on Saturday that senior officials of President Donald Trump's administration had misled them during recent briefings about plans for Venezuela by insisting...
www.reuters.com
January 6, 2026 at 6:30 AM
Democratic lawmakers accused the Trump administration of failing to adequately communicate details of its military operation in Venezuela and demanded a transparent follow-up plan.
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I think that’s it for me today on the internet. Time to read a book. I was thinking maybe reading about bubonic plague in the 14th century when things weren’t so crazy.
January 6, 2026 at 2:38 AM
I think that’s it for me today on the internet. Time to read a book. I was thinking maybe reading about bubonic plague in the 14th century when things weren’t so crazy.
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Just want to point out that the Bondi DOJ track record on high-profile, top-down, WH-driven cases so far is…not great.
Justice Dept. Drops Claim That Venezuela’s ‘Cartel de los Soles’ Is an Actual Group
www.nytimes.com
January 6, 2026 at 3:43 AM
Just want to point out that the Bondi DOJ track record on high-profile, top-down, WH-driven cases so far is…not great.
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Stephen Miller: "What the president said is true. The United States of America is running Venezuela ... by definition we are in charge because we have the US military stationed outside the country. We set the terms and conditions ... for them to do commerce, they need our permission."
January 5, 2026 at 11:19 PM
Stephen Miller: "What the president said is true. The United States of America is running Venezuela ... by definition we are in charge because we have the US military stationed outside the country. We set the terms and conditions ... for them to do commerce, they need our permission."
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If the attack on Venezuela and the abduction of its president were part of a "law enforcement operation," not a war, how come the U.S. still has a huge armada offshore? When cops nab a suspect, do they often set up a camp with hundreds of officers near the scene of the arrest?
January 5, 2026 at 7:51 PM
If the attack on Venezuela and the abduction of its president were part of a "law enforcement operation," not a war, how come the U.S. still has a huge armada offshore? When cops nab a suspect, do they often set up a camp with hundreds of officers near the scene of the arrest?
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MacCALLUM: You have about 100,000 dying from drug overdoses, most of those drugs from from Venezuela and other places
CROW: That's actually not true. The majority of the deaths by drugs in America are the result of meth and fentanyl. Almost none of that comes from Venezuela
CROW: That's actually not true. The majority of the deaths by drugs in America are the result of meth and fentanyl. Almost none of that comes from Venezuela
January 5, 2026 at 8:40 PM
MacCALLUM: You have about 100,000 dying from drug overdoses, most of those drugs from from Venezuela and other places
CROW: That's actually not true. The majority of the deaths by drugs in America are the result of meth and fentanyl. Almost none of that comes from Venezuela
CROW: That's actually not true. The majority of the deaths by drugs in America are the result of meth and fentanyl. Almost none of that comes from Venezuela
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Tomorrow is the 5th anniversary of the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol.
I’m proud of the work we did on the House January 6th Committee.
January 6th should’ve been the end of a political movement based on a cult of personality, conspiracism, extremism & lies. Instead, it is now in power.
I’m proud of the work we did on the House January 6th Committee.
January 6th should’ve been the end of a political movement based on a cult of personality, conspiracism, extremism & lies. Instead, it is now in power.
January 5, 2026 at 12:18 PM
Tomorrow is the 5th anniversary of the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol.
I’m proud of the work we did on the House January 6th Committee.
January 6th should’ve been the end of a political movement based on a cult of personality, conspiracism, extremism & lies. Instead, it is now in power.
I’m proud of the work we did on the House January 6th Committee.
January 6th should’ve been the end of a political movement based on a cult of personality, conspiracism, extremism & lies. Instead, it is now in power.
Democratic leaders strongly condemned Trump's military action against Venezuela.
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‘They lied to our face’: Democrats decry Trump’s military raid on Venezuela
Lawmakers call US intervention and capture of Maduro ‘wildly illegal’ and say it lacked congressional approval
www.theguardian.com
January 5, 2026 at 5:09 AM
Democratic leaders strongly condemned Trump's military action against Venezuela.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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