Seth McLaughlin

Robert Vinson Brannum, DNC chair candidate: Pressure veterans groups to support D.C. statehood

A candidate running for chair of the Democratic National Committee said veterans organizations that have not supported D.C. statehood have turned their backs on those who served in the military and call the District home.

February 15, 2017

John McCain announces opposition to Mick Mulvaney’s nomination as OMB director

Sen. John McCain announced Wednesday that he plans to oppose Rep. Mick Mulvaney's nomination to be the next director of the Office of Management and Budget because of his record of supporting cuts to military spending.

February 15, 2017

Tom Perez, former labor secretary: Andy Puzder was unqualified

Former Labor Secretary Tom Perez applauded the news Wednesday that Andy Puzder is out of the running for his old job, saying the businessman was "unqualified" for the post and saying President Trump has done a lackluster job of vetting his inner circle.

February 15, 2017

Tim Ryan to back Jaime Harrison for DNC chair

Rep. Tim Ryan of Ohio on Wednesday plans to announce his support for South Carolina Democratic Chair Jaime Harrison's bid to lead the Democratic National Committee.

February 15, 2017

Top GOP senators back probe of Michael Flynn’s Russian connection

Top Senate Republicans backed plans Tuesday to expand the committee investigation of Russian email hacking during the 2016 presidential campaign to include the conduct of Michael Flynn, who resigned as President Trump's national security adviser Monday night over misrepresenting his communications with Russian officials.

February 14, 2017

Chelsea Clinton future run for political shunned by liberal activists

They weren't ready for Hillary, and now they're definitely not ready for her daughter, Chelsea Clinton.

February 13, 2017

Jon Tester, Montana Democrat, backs interior pick Republican Ryan Zinke

When Sen. Jon Tester, a Montana Democrat, vouched for President Trump's pick to be the new interior secretary, there was perhaps more than a little self-interest involved.

February 12, 2017

Elizabeth Warren’s clash with Mitch McConnell boosts profile among Democrats

With President Obama out of the picture, Democrats are in the market for a new leader, and Sen. Elizabeth Warren has catapulted to the top of the list of contenders for many progressive Democrats, courtesy of Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky.

February 12, 2017

House Democrats celebrate court ruling against Trump, question timing of immigration raids

House Democrats on Friday heralded a federal appeals court's ruling against President Trump's "extreme vetting" order and highlighted conspiracy theories suggesting the administration has given the green light to recent immigration raids in California in an attempt take attention away from its legal setbacks.

February 10, 2017

House Democrats brush aside party discord, still plan to fight Trump

House Democrats are insisting that discord within the party won't lead to a series of primary challenges from the left in the 2018 midterm elections, saying they are charging hard against President Trump and positioned to make gains.

February 9, 2017

House Democrats kick off conference with vow to fight Donald Trump

Gathered under the banner of "Fighting for All," House Democrats kicked off a soul-searching retreat in Baltimore Wednesday by signaling their comeback plan hinges on fighting President Trump -- and all but ruling out the chances of working with him.

February 8, 2017

Democrats continue to lose in showdowns with Donald Trump

They are comforting themselves with moral victories, but for Democrats, there have been no concrete wins so far in their showdowns with the Trump administration.

February 7, 2017

Eric Holder backs Tom Perez for DNC chairman

Former Attorney General Eric Holder endorsed Tom Perez's bid to be the next chairman of the Democratic National Committee, saying he has the experience and skills needed to revitalize the party.

February 7, 2017

Thomas Perez, DNC leadership candidate, touts White House experience

Former Labor Secretary Thomas Perez's message in his bid to lead the Democratic National Committee boils down to two words: experience matters.

February 5, 2017

Ed Gillespie up double digits in GOP gubernatorial race in Virginia: Poll

Ed Gillespie holds a double-digit lead over his gubernatorial rivals in the Virginia GOP primary, according to a new poll -- though half of registered Republican and Republican-leaning voters are still up for grabs.

February 2, 2017

Leaderless Democratic party revolves around fight against Trump

Democrats, by their own admission, are leaderless right now, and it is showing as the party struggles to settle on a coordinated strategy to combat the early moves made by President Trump.

February 1, 2017

Joe Biden backs Tom Perez in DNC race

Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden on Wednesday endorsed former Labor Secretary Tom Perez's bid to become the next chair of the Democratic National Committee.

February 1, 2017

Vincent Tolliver ejected from DNC chair race over criticism of Keith Ellison’s Muslim faith

The Democratic National Committee has ousted a candidate running for party chair over comments he made regarding Rep. Keith Ellison's Muslim faith.

February 1, 2017

Michael Moore cautions Senate Dems: Filibuster Trump’s SCOTUS pick or face primary challenge

Liberal filmmaker Michael Moore is threatening Senate Democrats that they will face a primary challenge from the left if they refuse to filibuster President Trump's pick for the Supreme Court.

February 1, 2017

Democrats grapple with filibuster option for Neil Gorsuch

Eleven years ago this week, Democrats made history by attempting the first -- and to date only -- partisan filibuster of a Supreme Court nominee.

January 31, 2017