Democrats zero in on an anti-corruption message: From the Politics Desk

Welcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. In today’s edition, Allan Smith and Natasha Korecki explore … Read more

Democrats think their secret sauce in 2026 is targeting Trump and Republicans on ‘corruption’

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro decried corruption during his primary night address to supporters in Bucks County last month. And then he did it again. And again. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. By the end of his speech, the Democrat accused President Donald Trump, his administration … Read more

Chuck Schumer lays out Democrats’ plan to fight Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization’ fund in the Senate

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said Monday that Democrats would try to kill President Donald Trump’s $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund, forcing Republicans to vote to preserve the compensation money. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. “This week, Senate Democrats will launch a coordinated effort to kill … Read more

Senate Democrats launch campaign to kill what DOJ calls its

Senate Democrats are launching a coordinated effort to kill the Trump administration’s $1.7+ billion “anti-weaponization fund.“ In a “Dear Colleague” letter released Monday, Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said Democrats will use a variety of strategies, from floor action to oversight, to block President Trump’s “nearly $2 billion MAGA slush fund.”    “If Republicans return to … Read more

Andy Beshear says ‘Texas is in play’ for Democrats after Paxton nomination: Full interview

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Mike Pence says 2nd Trump term ‘departed’ from ‘conservative agenda’: Full interview 15:43 Now Playing Andy Beshear says ‘Texas is in play’ for Democrats after Paxton nomination: Full interview 11:41 UP NEXT ‘Colossal blunder’: House Democrat slams Joe Biden’s 2024 … Read more

Andy Beshear says ‘Texas is in play’ for Democrats after Ken Paxton’s Senate GOP primary win

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, D-Ky., on Sunday said the Texas Senate race is “in play” for Democrats after state Attorney General Ken Paxton beat incumbent John Cornyn in last week’s Senate Republican primary. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. “Texas is in play. Democrats have never … Read more

Mike Pence says GOP ‘lost our way’ after nominating Ken Paxton ‘but Democrats have lost their mind’

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Mike Pence says 2nd Trump term ‘departed’ from ‘conservative agenda’: Full interview 15:43 Mike Pence calls DOJ anti-weaponization fund ‘deeply offensive’ and ‘bad idea’ 01:03 Now Playing Mike Pence says GOP ‘lost our way’ after nominating Ken Paxton ‘but Democrats … Read more