AI Sparks Intra-Party Debate Ahead of 2028 Elections”
By Allan Smith, Henry J. Gomez and Jonathan Allen Artificial intelligence is increasingly emerging as a key wedge issue — not between the major political parties, but within them. On the right, MAGA populists and influencers are warning about the potential hazards of unrestricted AI development as President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and their administration have pushed for minimal regulations in the name of beating China to potential society-altering advancements. On the left, progressives are fighting against potential AI-fueled job losses and a further consolidation of financial power by Big Tech as center-left Democrats weigh the unknown downsides of technological advancement with major investments in their
Pentagon Investigates Sen. Mark Kelly Over Military Video
By Alana Satlin, Mosheh Gains and Courtney Kube The Defense Department said Monday that it is opening an investigation into Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona, a retired Navy captain, in connection with a video he and other Democrats recorded urging members of the military and the intelligence community not to comply with illegal orders from President Donald Trump’s administration. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on X that the video, which set off a political firestorm last week, was “despicable, reckless, and false.” “Five of the six individuals in that video do not fall under @DeptofWar jurisdiction (one is CIA and four are former military but not ‘retired’, so
11 Democrats Vie for Mikie Sherrill’s Open NJ Seat
By Alexandra Marquez and Ryan Karlin New Jersey Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill’s victory in the governor’s election this month left behind a now-vacant congressional district — and at least 11 Democrats have lined up for the chance to fill it. Among them are a former congressman running to represent a different district from the one he once represented, a county commissioner endorsed by the sitting governor, a young progressive activist, a lieutenant governor and handful of local leaders hoping to jump into the national political scene. The crowded primary is another microlevel battle in the national debate over the future of the Democratic Party —
What’s Next for Marjorie Taylor Greene After Congress Exit
By Brandon Denon Marjorie Taylor Greene’s five years in Congress will come to an early end on 5 January after she unexpectedly announced her resignation following a bitter rift with President Donald Trump. The surprise move from the Georgia congresswoman – a rising star in the Republican party – has left many speculating about her next steps. Her decision follows a public fallout with Trump, who branded her “a traitor” and said he would endorse her opponent in next year’s election. It comes after months of Greene’s blistering criticism on the Trump administration’s refusal to release files related to the
TN 7th District Special Election Heats Up Ahead of December
By Owen Auston-Babcock and Ben Kamisar Money is pouring into a deep-red House district in Tennessee ahead of an early December special election as the candidates and their super PAC backers ramp up spending. Republican Matt Van Epps, a former state official, and Democratic state Rep. Aftyn Behn are in a heated ad war that has drawn notable outside groups from both parties into the 7th Congressional District, which President Donald Trump carried by 22 points in 2024. Behn’s campaign raised more than $1 million from Oct. 1 to Nov. 12, according to a campaign finance filing Thursday. She spent a little more
Trump Slammed for Reposting Call to Execute Lawmakers
Written By Lexx Thornton President Donald Trump ignited a firestorm of controversy and drew immediate condemnation from Democratic leaders on Thursday after he reposted a message on his social media platform that explicitly called for the execution of Democratic lawmakers. The post, which President Trump amplified, urged him to “hang them” in reference to a group of six Democratic members of Congress—all of whom have military or intelligence backgrounds—who had released a video earlier in the week advising U.S. service members to refuse illegal orders. The user’s post suggested that the first U.S. President, George Washington, would have done the
DNC Takes $15M Loan to Rebuild Ahead of 2026 Elections
By Ben Kamisar The Democratic National Committee took out a $15 million loan in October, an unusually large amount of debt for this point in the political calendar, as the party looks to rebuild its brand and infrastructure under new leadership. New fundraising reports filed with the Federal Election Commission show the national party committee took out the loan at the start of October, about a month before Democrats secured major victories in pivotal elections for governor in Virginia and New Jersey, a key redistricting referendum in California and various other downballot races. Those results have energized the Democratic Party one year after
Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick Indicted for FEMA Fund Misuse
By Zoë Richards and Kyle Stewart Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., was indicted Wednesday on charges she stole and laundered $5 million in federal relief funds and used the money for her congressional campaign, the Justice Department said. In a news release citing the indictment, the Justice Department said that Cherfilus-McCormick, 46, and Edwin Cherfilus, 51, her brother, worked on a staffing contract funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency for Covid vaccinations tied to their family health care company in 2021 and that the company was overpaid by $5 million in relief funds. She and her brother are accused of conspiring to steal the overpayment and
Democrats Push Bill to Sue Federal Agents for Rights Violations
By Lawrence Hurley WASHINGTON — Seizing on allegations of federal law enforcement officials’ committing constitutional violations as part of President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown, Democrats have launched a new effort to allow civil rights claims against rogue agents. Lawmakers reintroduced legislation Tuesday that would ensure federal officials, including immigration agents and other law enforcement officers, can be sued individually for constitutional violations. The bill, introduced in the House and the Senate by Rep. Hank Johnson, D-Ga., and Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., would amend a post-Civil War-era law that allows such claims against state and local officials to make it clear that federal officials are covered, too.
Texas Redistricting Map Blocked as Supreme Court Appeal Begins
By Blaise Gainey, Andrew Schneider Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has quickly appealed to the Supreme Court a ruling that the redistricting passed by lawmakers at the urging of President Trump was based on racial gerrymandering. “Any claim that these maps are discriminatory is absurd and unsupported by the testimony offered during ten days of hearings,” Abbott, a Republican, said in a statement. “This ruling is clearly erroneous and undermines the authority the U.S. Constitution assigns to the Texas Legislature by imposing a different map by judicial edict.” A three-judge panel had earlier Tuesday placed a temporary block on the map
