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.
Russian Embassy Slams NATO States, U.S. Officials Ahead of Biden-Putin Call
"The deployment of [Russian] troops on the national territory is our sovereign right and no one's business," the embassy tweeted.
Trump Promoted His "Stolen Election" Story Instead of the GOP Candidates
In this daily series, Newsweek explores the steps that led to the January 6 Capitol Riot.
Double Negative in Donald Trump Election Fraud Statement Raises Eyebrows
The former president's statement prompted sarcastic comments on social media from a range of his detractors.
Democrat Warns Party's Disconnect With Rural America Spells Midterm 'Doom'
Steve Bullock said Democrats need "to get out of the city more" and find common ground with rural Americans.
Donald Trump's Post-Election Fury Prompted a Warning from His General
In this daily series, Newsweek explores the steps that led to the January 6 Capitol Riot.
Bernie Sanders Asks Biden to Prevent Medicare Premium Hike
The premium increase is so Medicare will have a reserve prepared if the program formally grants coverage for the drug Aduhelm, Medicare said.
Mexico Seeing Spike in Asylum Applications as Migrants Seek Alternative
The new plan from Mexico will move migrants across the country to other states and allow them to work legally for a year under a humanitarian visa.
Migrant Rights Groups Fear Violence in Renewed 'Remain in Mexico' Program
"We've accounted for numerous cases of kidnapping and extortion, of physical assault, sexual assaults, violence," Marisa Limón Garza, deputy director of the Hope Border Institute, told Newsweek of the conditions people face under the Remain in Mexico policy.
Biden Blames Cold on Grandson, WH Doctor Says President Negative for COVID
Kevin O'Connor, Biden's longtime physician, said Friday that Biden will receive over-the-counter medications to help alleviate symptoms.
Putin to Seek Agreement From Joe Biden to Keep Ukraine From Joining NATO
Putin and Biden are set to have a phone call in the coming days in which Putin will demand NATO not expand eastward to Ukraine.
COVID Hospitalizations Surge Across U.S., Even in Most Vaccinated States
President Joe Biden's winter plan does not include lockdowns, but it will involve an increased focus on booster shots and more frequent testing.
Trump Doubts Biden Will Seek Reelection in 2024
The former president said he gives his successor an "F minus" for the job he is doing leading the country.
'Jeopardy!' Star Amy Schneider Says GOP Will Work To Make Her Life 'Harder'
Transgender woman Amy Schneider weighed in on the Ohio Senate race after receiving praise for her "Jeopardy!" success from Rep. Tim Ryan.
As Vaccine Mandates Begin, 1 in 4 Republicans Say They Will Never Get Shot
Only 2 percent of Democrats said they definitely wouldn't get the vaccine, while 91 percent have already received at least one dose.
What Polls Say About Support for Stacey Abrams as She Runs in Georgia
Recent polls suggest the Democratic activist faces a tough campaign in her second bid for the office.
What Joe Biden's Winter COVID Plan Means For You
President Biden is urging Americans to get COVID-19 vaccination booster shots and has ruled out future lockdowns.
Drug Cartels Steer Flow of Migrants; Can Biden Make Mexico Stop Them?
One sector of the U.S.-Mexico border witnessed nearly a third of all migrant encounters while another portion saw just 2 percent. When it comes to the flow of migrants, cartel smuggling rings play a major role.
Shaheen Fires Back at Cotton Over Putin—'He Didn't Deny You a Visa'
The Arkansas Republican and New Hampshire Democrat argued over the Nord Stream 2 pipeline between Russia and Germany.
Joe Manchin Takes Aim at Biden's Business Vaccine Mandate
The president's COVID-19 mandate, which would oblige employers with 100-plus workers to ensure they are vaccinated or tested, is on hold after an appeal court decision.
Omicron Poses New Threat to Biden's Ratings, Gives Critics Another Opening
The COVID-19 strain has put the world on high alert, and its ramifications could spell bad news for the president.
Carlson Asked Hunter Biden for Help Getting Son Into College—Leaked Email
The QAnon-supporting lawyer Lin Wood, who is threatening to sue the Fox host, shared what he said was a 2014 exchange between Carlson and the president's son.
Trump's Lafayette Park Photo-Op Spooked Military Leaders
In this daily series, Newsweek explores the steps that led to the January 6 Capitol Riot.
Joe Biden Appears to Mix Up the Six Day War With Yom Kippur War
The president made the apparent mistake during a menorah lighting celebration for Hanukkah.
Biden Says No Government Shutdown Unless Someone Is 'Totally Erratic'
Lawmakers have until Friday at midnight to pass a measure to keep the federal government operating.
70 Venezuelans Apprehended by CBP as Number Arriving at Border Rises
The group of undocumented migrants was encountered in Big Bend National Park, which sits on a portion of the border in West Texas.
Stacey Abrams' Chances of Winning Georgia 2022 Governor Race
Abrams, who served as a member of the Georgia House of Representatives between 2007 and 2017, narrowly lost to Brian Kemp in 2018, by about 55,000 votes.
Migrant Detention Numbers Up More Than 55 Percent Since Biden Took Office
About 77 percent of those in detention were arrested by U.S. Customs and Border Protection while 23 percent were apprehended by ICE, according to Syracuse University's TRAC.
Biden's Net Approval Rating Hits New Low Even as He Touts Legislative Wins
The Morning Consult survey found 45 percent of registered voters approved of Biden's job performance, while 52 percent disapproved.
A Humble Approach to Saving Democracy
The Summit for Democracy can be a powerful, catalyzing event—if the U.S. sees itself as a learner and convener, rather than as a promoter.
How to Watch, Live Stream Biden Update on COVID Plan After Omicron Detected
The president said earlier this week that the strategy will include an increase in initial vaccinations as well as booster doses and spikes in testing.
