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Brooklyn Dems’ Power Grab Sparks Outcry and a Surreal Victory Video

In a closed-door session, Brooklyn Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn pushed to expand the Brooklyn Democratic Party leadership so she could remain chair. Opponents label the move illegal and undemocratic, intended to boost her grip on the party. The following day, the party released a short, oddly psychedelic victory video aimed at countering negative coverage, which ends with a final misstep that even a reporter described as a gasp-worthy moment.

via Hell Gate|

#brooklyn #democrats #leadership

politics6 hours ago•14 min saved

Democrats rebuke Hasan Piker after antisemitic remarks about American Jews

Prominent Democrats condemned Hasan Piker for antisemitic remarks suggesting American Jews could face violence for supporting Israel, triggering backlash across the party and pushback from figures like Abdul El-Sayed who sought distance from him; the episode highlights tensions over engaging with controversial voices in U.S. politics.

via Fox News|

#antisemitism #democrats #hasan-piker

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Maryland court halts Dems’ bid to redraw congressional maps ahead of 2028

A Maryland circuit court blocked a Democratic measure to redraw congressional districts in mid-decade and place it on the November ballot, ruling that lawmakers missed deadlines, used misleading wording, and violated the single-issue requirement; the decision enjoins the elections board from including Ballot Question 3 and pauses for an appeal, underscoring a broader national clash over mid-decade redistricting amid Trump-era activism.

via NBC News|

#ballot #court-ruling #democrats

politics11 hours ago•5 min saved

Brooklyn Dems Expand Board to Block Reformers, Sparking Legal Fight

Brooklyn's Democratic Party chair Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn pushed amendments to the party bylaws to expand the executive committee with her allies and block reformer Julio Peña III from taking the chair; the measures passed in a closed-door executive committee vote, drawing immediate pushback from Peña and reformers who say the process was illegal and vow to sue. The move drew criticism from state and city leaders, while Peña's leadership election remains delayed into the fall.

via City & State New York|

#brooklyn #bylaws #democrats

politics11 hours ago•2 min saved

Pro-Israel Democrats secure pivotal roles on House Foreign Affairs Committee

Three pro-Israel Democrats—Wasserman Schultz, Bell, Moskowitz—plus Mark Pocan were named to the House Foreign Affairs Committee, with Moskowitz becoming ranking member of the Middle East and North Africa subcommittee. The appointments come as progressive challengers press Israel policy, and polls show waning U.S. support for Israel, signaling a bid to strengthen ties with Israel and Gulf allies amid a shifting political landscape.

via The Guardian|

#aipac #democrats #foreign-affairs-committee

politics12 hours ago•128 min saved

Democrats push federal court to halt Trump’s mail-ballot directive amid injunction battles

National Democrats asked a federal judge to block Trump's mail-ballot directive, arguing the administration violated injunctions on mail voting; a Boston judge also said the order breached a separate injunction against implementing the directive, though she did not sanction the government. The filings reflect ongoing legal battles over mail voting and election rules following related Supreme Court actions.

via AP News|

#democrats #elections #judiciary

politics16 hours ago•3 min saved

Democratic Tug-of-War: Jeffries–Kushner Meeting Sparks intra-party backlash

Democrats are wrangling after House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries met with Jared Kushner to discuss housing, immigration, and affordability. Jeffries says the meeting was about addressing the affordability crisis, while progressives warn it signals negotiating with Trump-era power structures and could undermine Medicare for All. With caucus-wide explanations still lacking, critics argue the encounter highlights a split between leadership and the party’s left as Jeffries eyes a potential speakership and maps out paths to universal coverage.

via Axios|

#democrats #jeffries #kushner

politics17 hours ago•1 min saved

Data Centers Become Political Leverage in Energy Debate

Climate Power argues that public opinion against AI data centers creates a political opening around rising energy costs and environmental concerns, urging Democrats to frame the issue around three principles: tech companies should pay their own way, data centers should be powered by clean energy, and communities must have a real say over water and energy use. The memo contrasts Democrats with Trump’s pro-data-center stance and notes GOP candidates’ evolving talk on accountability, while signaling that a policy debate could range from enforceable guardrails to a moratorium. The memo was circulated to major Democratic groups as midterms approach and 2028 prospects loom.

via Axios|

#climate-change #data-centers #democrats

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Nurse-turned-Democrat wins Oklahoma Senate runoff, vows Trump impeachment in 100 days

N’Kiyla Jasmine Thomas, a nurse with no prior political experience, won Oklahoma’s Democratic Senate runoff and will face Republican Rep. Kevin Hern in November. She has proposed a policy platform including higher teacher pay, restoring Roe v. Wade, and expanding Obamacare, and she has publicly pledged to impeach, remove, and convict President Trump within her first 100 days if elected. Hern, who has a large fundraising advantage and Trump’s endorsement, seeks to keep Oklahoma’s Senate seat in Republican hands, a tall task in a state that hasn’t elected a Democrat to the Senate in over three decades.

via Fox News|

#democrats #impeachment #oklahoma

politics1 day ago•17 min saved

Hasan Piker Fallout Tests Democratic Unity in Michigan Senate Bid

Abdul El-Sayed’s Michigan Senate campaign is strained by his ties to left-wing Twitch streamer Hasan Piker, with fellow Democrats distancing themselves and questioning endorsements as El-Sayed defends his relationship. Piker’s past comments and the candidate’s defense have exposed fissures within the party, threatening to undermine unity ahead of the midterms as Republicans attempt to capitalize on the controversy.

via Politico|

#abdul-el-sayed #democrats #hasan-piker

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Democrats Embrace Rural Health Funds from Trump-Era Bill They Opposed

Democratic governors who opposed Trump's signature One Big Beautiful Bill are now highlighting the Rural Health Transformation Program, which provides hundreds of millions in funding to expand rural health services in states like Maryland, Hawaii, Connecticut, Arizona and Colorado. They argue the money helps rural care but does not offset the bill's broader Medicaid cuts, while the White House accuses Democrats of taking credit for a program they opposed.

via USA Today|

#democrats #federal-funding #medicaid

politics3 days ago•8 min saved

Gaza backlash fuels Michigan progressives as voters rally behind Abdul El-Sayed

Michigan shows progressive momentum as Abdul El-Sayed gains support from voters who previously left the Democrats over Gaza policy. The revival is helped by Arab‑American communities and a revived uncommitted movement, signaling renewed energy for a party willing to challenge Israel policy, even as some former Democrats remain undecided or lean Republican on domestic and foreign issues.

via The Guardian|

#abdul-el-sayed #democrats #gaza

politics3 days ago•2 min saved

Democrats Question Kushner-Jeffries Meeting Amid Midterm Spotlight

Democrats reacted with incredulity to a New York Times report that House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries met with Jared Kushner to discuss possible collaboration, a development viewed as significant ahead of midterm elections that could give Democrats a House majority and oversight powers over the Trump administration. Jeffries framed any potential cooperation around affordable, transformative policy, while critics highlighted Kushner’s financial ties to Gulf nations and pressed for documents and subpoenas; not all Democrats have taken a confrontational stance, with some, like Gretchen Whitmer, favoring collaboration with Trump.

via The Guardian|

#democrats #hakeem-jeffries #jared-kushner

politics3 days ago•4 min saved

Democrats widen Senate map, turning GOP strongholds into midterm battlegrounds

Democrats are turning more GOP Senate seats into battlegrounds for the midterms, with Iowa, Alaska and Texas now toss-ups and Michigan, North Carolina and Ohio as paths to a 51-seat majority; Maine appears likely next, leaving six Republican seats in play and prompting heavy outside spending as both parties defend or attack in states like Mississippi, Kansas and Nebraska.

via Axios|

#democrats #elections #midterms

politics4 days ago•9 min saved

Democrats Walk a Border Line as ICE Divides the Party

Democrats have found a border-friendly message but remain split on ICE, with moderates pushing safeguards and accountability while some progressives seek abolition or deep reform. Polls show limited backing for abolition among undecided voters, and battleground candidates in states like Maine, Michigan, Texas and Minnesota are carefully balancing the base with swing voters as immigration policy stays a central issue heading toward the 2028 path and 2026 midterms.

via Politico|

#democrats #ice #immigration