
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.
Will Pashtun Secularists Be Overlooked After the Afghanistan Peace Process?
Secularists can hope that real change with the Taliban will proceed rapidly, with them reducing their rigid ideology to work in sync with the rest of Afghanistan's political establishment.
Russia Warns of 'Resolute Retaliation' After U.S. Announces Sanctions
After the U.S. imposed sanctions on Russia on Thursday, Russian officials warned that President Joe Biden's "aggressive behavior" will trigger retaliation.
Ex-Afghani Adviser Expects Taliban Will Forgo Peace Talks With Ashraf Ghani
In the days leading up to a United Nations-led summit on Afghanistan's peace process, a former adviser to the Afghan government said he does not expect the cooperation of the Taliban.
Democrats' Court-Packing Plan Dead on Arrival as Pelosi Won't Consider It
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has nixed a proposal to expand the U.S. Supreme Court, telling reporters Thursday that she won't advance legislation some Democrats unveiled this week.
Tulsi Gabbard Implores Biden to Tone Down 'New Cold War With Russia, China'
"President Biden, we need you to end this new Cold War before it's too late," Gabbard said in a video posted to Facebook on Thursday.
Ukraine Warns Russia It Will 'Suffer' if Troops Cross Border
Tensions between the two nations have reached their highest levels since 2014, when Russia annexed Crimea and large-scale fighting broke out in eastern Ukraine.
Ted Cruz Says Biden Rivals Obama for 'Most Anti-Israel Administration'
"I think over the next four years we're going to see them sending money to the enemies of Israel and the enemies of America," the Texas senator said.
China Threatening Regional Peace and Stability, Taiwan Tells Biden Envoys
Taiwan leader Tsai Ing-wen told President's Joe Biden's delegation that Taiwan was ready to work with the United States to safeguard Indo-Pacific peace and stability.
China Warns Biden Focus on Beijing Challenges Reflects 'Sinister' Mentality
In withdrawing troops from Afghanistan, Biden said the U.S. needs to focus on challenges that are "in front of us," including China.
Afghani Parliament Member 'Pessimistic' About Future Amid U.S. Pullout
Naheed Farid expressed her views about the future of Afghanistan after President Joe Biden's announcement of U.S. troop withdrawal from the country.
Critics Mock SCOTUS Packing as 'Infrastructure' While Dems Release Plan
On Thursday, Congressional Democrats unveiled legislation in both chambers that would expand the number of Supreme Court justices from nine to 13.
How Democrats Could Pack the Supreme Court—and How the GOP Could Stop Them
The Constitution does not set out how many justices are permitted to sit on the court.
Pentagon's Bottomless Money Pit: How Biden Can Fund His Infrastructure Plan
It is time the U.S.' fixation on defense spending comes to an end.
Tucker Carlson Hits Back at Dr. Fauci Over Vaccine Remarks
The Fox News host questioned the effectiveness of coronavirus vaccines. Dr. Fauci pointed to clinical trials involving tens of thousands of people that showed an "overwhelming signal of efficacy."
Biden Once Called Court-Packing 'Bonehead Idea' : 'Terrible Mistake'
Biden has previously dismissed the idea of putting more justices on the court, but a new bill seeks to add four more.
Diplomacy—Blemishes and All—is the Best Way to Deal With Iran
Diplomacy is extremely difficult work. But the absence of diplomacy creates even more problems.
Joe Biden Will Support Taiwan Self-Defense: U.S. Delegation
Leading a delegation in Taipei at the request of President Joe Biden, former Senator Chris Dodd said U.S.-Taiwan ties were "stronger than ever."
Billionaires' Pandemic Profits Alone Could Cover 70% of Biden's Jobs Plan
"This pandemic billionaire wealth surge is a grotesque milestone after three decades of wealth steadily flowing to the top," said Chuck Collins of the Institute for Policy Studies.
Now is Our Opportunity to do Public Transit Differently
The American Jobs Plan introduced by President Joe Biden and Secretary Pete Buttigieg is a significant step towards building a public transit system for the 21st century.
Kamala Harris Defends 'Human Infrastructure' in $2 Trillion Package
Some Republicans have criticized the proposal for spending too much on items that they say do not count as infrastructure.
Jerry Nadler Refuses to Say If Democrats Plan to Pack Supreme Court
Democrats will reportedly introduce a bill on Thursday that would expand the court from nine justices to 13.
Ted Cruz Slams Biden's UN Ambassador, Tells Her to Stop Appeasing 'Tyrants'
"Perhaps our ambassadors should defend America... And not kiss up to the brutal tyrants," Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) said in response to a speech from U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield maintaining that white supremacy was "weaved" into the foundation of the United States.
One-Third of Trump Voters Say Rich People Should Pay More Taxes: Poll
While 54 percent of all Americans believe that high income earners should pay more than they currently do in income taxes, only 33 percent of those who voted for former President Donald Trump in 2020 agree, according to a new poll.
Terrorists Believe They 'Beat' U.S. Amid Afghanistan Troop Removal: Graham
The military exit, Biden said, will begin May 1 and be completed by the 20th anniversary of the September 11 attacks.
Iran's Supreme Leader Slams Biden Admin's 'False Words' Amid Nuclear Talks
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said the U.S. has "broken" its "promises tens of times, and it is the same now."
Joe Biden's Joint Address to Congress Won't Be Attended by All Members
Because of coronavirus safety protocols, the president's first joint address to Congress will be given to a limited audience.
McConnell Calls Biden's Plan to Remove Afghanistan Troops a Gift to Enemies
"The administration decided to abandon U.S. efforts in Afghanistan, which have helped keep radical Islamic terrorism in check," McConnell said. "And bizarrely, they've decided to do so by September the 11th."
Biden Won't Let 9/11 Attacks Justify U.S. Continuing Afghanistan Deployment
In excerpts of a planned Wednesday speech released by the White House, Biden says he will not allow a fifth president to inherit the conflict in Afghanistan due to the nearly 20-year-old 9/11 tragedy.
Pastor Says People Will Understand Trump's Bravery When They Get to Heaven
The conservative Christian leader said that Trump knows he was "put there by God."
CEO Who Raised Company Minimum Wage to 70K Says Revenue Has Tripled
Gravity Payments' Dan Price, who sacrificed his own assets to raise employees' wages, says, "Always invest in people."