Tax cuts are the hot new idea for Democrats

WASHINGTON — Tax cuts are becoming the hottest new idea in Democratic politics from coast to coast, as candidates across the party spectrum seek to capitalize on cost-of-living struggles and win back working-class voters. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Sens. Cory Booker, D-N.J., and Chris … Read more

In rural Virginia, excitement and dread grows over Democrats’ redistricting referendum

Michael Shull never imagined that a Democrat from the wealthy suburbs of Washington would represent his community in Congress. His corner of Virginia, with its sprawling farms and winding country roads, has been electing Republicans for more than three decades. Then came an unusual nationwide redistricting battle, with Democrats and Republicans redrawing congressional lines to … Read more

Trump elevates immigration fight at Supreme Court, turning up heat on Democrats ahead of midterms

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump‘s presence at the Supreme Court this week may not sway the justices, who appeared skeptical of the president’s push to curb birthright citizenship for undocumented immigrants. But Trump’s historic appearance — no sitting president has attended oral arguments at the high court before — … Read more

Higher gas prices have cost U.S. drivers an additional $8.4 billion, Democrats say

American drivers have paid an additional $8.4 billion in fuel costs since the Iran war started, according to a new estimate from the Joint Economic Committee’s Democratic minority.  The lawmakers’ calculation is based on daily average gasoline prices as tracked by AAA between Feb. 28, when the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran, through March 31. The … Read more

GOP infighting, Democrats’ unmet demands and a CLEAR windfall: Who’s winning and losing the DHS shutdown

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown became the longest funding lapse in history over the weekend, but the standoff could take several more months to fully resolve. With President Donald Trump giving Republicans a June 1 deadline to fund the entire department, blame is flying between … Read more

Why Democrats still face an uphill climb to win the Senate: 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, Steve Kornacki takes stock of the … Read more

Democrats pounce on $4 a gallon gas, blame Trump’s Iran war for ‘broken promise’

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The House Democrats’ campaign committee chair charges that “skyrocketing” gas prices sparked by the Iran war are “another broken promise” by President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans. Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) chair Rep. Suzan DelBene told Fox News Digital that House Democrats will keep spotlighting gas … Read more

Democrats try a new tactic to win a House seat in Utah — running as progressives in a red state

TAYLORSVILLE, Utah — For decades, Democrats’ only chance of getting elected to Congress from the conservative state of Utah was by convincing voters that they were sensible moderates, not like the zealous progressives from California or Colorado. But the political landscape has changed, thanks to a redistricting shakeup that created a deep blue district anchored … Read more

Sen. Cory Booker: Democrats have ‘failed this moment’

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Arnold Schwarzenegger awarded honorary degree 00:49 Now Playing Sen. Cory Booker: Democrats have ‘failed this moment’ 00:54 UP NEXT Swordfish weighing 480 pounds caught near Florida Keys 00:26 NASA prepares for Artemis II launch after delay 00:50 Usha Vance on … Read more