Democratic Party
Here's the latest on the Democratic Party. President-elect Joe Biden won the 2020 election against the Republican nominee, President Donald Trump. It is one of the two major political parties in the United States, alongside the Republican Party. The current chairperson of the party is former Secretary of Labor in the Obama administration, Tom Perez.
States Closing Capitol Buildings In Advance of Inauguration Protests
Officials in many states have announced that capitol buildings will be closed and security measures will be boosted during President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration next week over fears that far-right extremists, fueled by false claims that the election was "stolen," could be planning violence.
Who Is Barry Berke? Dems' Lead Counsel Named For Trump's Second Impeachment
The House Judiciary Committee announced Friday that lawyer Barry Berke will be serving as a Chief Impeachment Counsel during President Donald Trump's second impeachment trial, about a year after he was on the House Democrats' legal team during the first Trump impeachment trial.
41 Percent of Republicans Unworried With Violence Before Biden Inauguration
Concerns about violence leading up to President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration have steadily risen as President Donald Trump has continued to make widely disproven claims that Biden stole the election.
Overheard District Is Sharing The Best and Worst Dating Profiles
Some women had already boasted about sharing the profiles with the FBI, and now @OverheardDistrict is going to share some obvious out-of-towners that locals saw on dating apps.
Biden Promises 100M COVID Vaccine Shots by April 30 by Cutting Fed Red Tape
The next president is planning a revamped—and renamed—effort to ramp up the national administration of coronavirus vaccines.
Ex-FBI Director Worried Trump to Get Intelligence Briefings Post-Presidency
"I'm hoping he will have been stripped of the perks of a former president by being convicted by the U.S. Senate and barred from further participation in public office," Comey said.
IRS Delays Opening of Tax Season, but What About the April 15 Deadline?
The start of the 2021 tax season will be delayed until February 12 because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Trump Did Not Shout 'Fire!'
Any attempt to analogize President Donald Trump's recent inflammatory speech to the very different act of shouting "Fire!" in a crowded theater is either self-deceptive or self-serving.
Asteroid Bigger than Empire State to Pass Earth as Trump Presidency Ends
The space rock, estimated to measure up to 1,345 feet in diameter, is set to pass Earth on January 17.
Trump's Approval Rating Bottoms Out at Lowest Ever, A Week After Riot
Trump voters who rank the president's post-election as poor have doubled since November.
Trump's White House Exodus Begins as Photos Show Boxes Being Hauled Away
Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump are set to leave the White House, and boxes have been pictured outside the offices of his staff, which includes the president's daughter Ivanka and son-in-law, Jared Kushner.
When Will Biden's $1,400 Stimulus Checks Arrive? What We Know So Far
The president-elect announced he would provide direct payments worth $1,400 to eligible Americans as part of his new coronavirus relief bill.
Man Who Made $100 Bet on Trump Winning Election Sued for Refusing To Pay
Sean Hynes, a Trump supporter from Pinellas County, suggested the bet via Facebook with Jeffrey Costa, an acquaintance from his time in Atlanta and a staunch Joe Biden supporter.
Larry Rendall Brock Jr., Capitol Rioter Seen With Zip Ties, Freed by Judge
Magistrate Judge Jeffrey L. Cureton on Thursday said he would release the former lieutenant colonel, 53, to home confinement.
When Are We Getting Third Stimulus Checks? Payments Face Senate Battle
President Donald Trump's impeachment trial in the Senate is expected to cause further delays for the approval of the $2,000 direct payment to Americans.
Harris Says Biden Administration 'Cannot Yield' to Inauguration Threats
The vice president-elect commented on the upcoming inauguration and the increased security detail around it, following the January 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.
With Trump Defeated and Twitterless, His Attacks on Biden Finally Cease
The president had long persisted with attacks on his soon-to-be-successor, though now a lack of outlets and his desire to counter a backlash following January 6 have stifled such slights against Joe Biden.
$2,000 Stimulus Check Update, Joe Biden Pushes for Third Set of Payments
The proposed coronavirus relief package includes around $1 trillion in direct relief to American families.
Trump's Parting Shot To China Should Be Full U.S. Recognition of Taiwan
Trump could both box in his successor and solidify his recalibration of U.S.-China policy with one brilliant diplomatic move.
Trump Senate Trial Threatens Biden's Push for Unity, Cabinet Appointments
Democrat faces focus being drawn elsewhere as he looks to set the nation on a course of his choosing.
'Republican Mob' Was Once an Oxymoron, Now It's a Reality
As the Trump presidency ends, it is clear that a majority of Republicans have abandoned their party's historic policies and temperament.
Biden and JFK: More Similar Than You Think
John F. Kennedy and Joe Biden possess striking similar experiences, outlooks and practices that are instructive and, quite comforting, when we think about the next four years.
Republicans Lay Ground for Battle in Congress over Biden Stimulus Plan
One Republican lawmaker complained that an increase to the minimum wage would hurt small businesses.
Twitter Blocks Leave Trump, Lin Wood and Others Silent During Inauguration
The social network said in a blog post on Thursday that its moderators will continue to limit attempts to incite violence, organize attacks and share deliberately misleading information.
To Reverse Trump's Policies, Biden Should Acknowledge Trump's Bigotry
President-elect Joe Biden's Department of Justice should identify and rescind every Trump-era immigration policy motivated by discriminatory intent.
Kim Jong Un's New Weapons at North Korea Parade Could Be Warning to Biden
The military parade featured what appeared to be a new submarine-launched ballistic missile, which if operational would make it more difficult for the U.S. to neutralize Pyongyang's nuclear arsenal.
Tommy Tuberville Wants Biden Inauguration Delayed Until COVID 'Behind Us'
Tuberville objected to the Electoral College results from both Arizona and Pennsylvania on January 6.
Freshman Madison Cawthorn Thinks GOP Future Lies Between Crenshaw and Gaetz
Cawthorn told Newsweek the future of the Republican Party is "more conservative" than Crenshaw, but "less bombastic" than Gaetz.
Joe Biden's Huge Stimulus Plans Face Joe Manchin Hurdle in Senate
The West Virginia Democrat has previously spoken cautiously on the topic of $2,000 stimulus checks, suggesting he wants further relief to be more targeted.
AOC Moves Stimulus Check Goalposts As Joe Biden Punts for Top-Up to $2,000
The New York representative poured cold water on Biden's proposed $1,400 boost to current checks.
