The Democratic Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. Tracing its heritage back to Thomas Jefferson and James Madison's Democratic-Republican Party, the modern-day Democratic Party was founded around 1828 by supporters of Andrew Jackson, making it the world's oldest active political party.
Reaction to the completion of the Mueller report was swift. The Justice Department notified top congressional leaders from both parties that it had received the report from special counsel Robert.. CBS News - Published
U.S. Special Counsel Robert Mueller on Friday appeared to end his probe without bringing criminal charges against several individuals he had investigated, including advisers and family members of.. Reuters - Published
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania was the latest U.S. rocked by demonstrators upset over a not-guilty verdict for a white police office who shot an unarmed black teen. Conway G. Gittens
Democratic presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke told an audience in Charleston, South Carolina on Saturday that President Donald Trump "sought to, however ham-handedly, collude with the Russian..
Special counsel Robert Mueller has concluded his investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 election and submitted his report to the Justice Department for review by Attorney General William Barr...
Special Counsel Robert Mueller has handed in a keenly awaited report on his investigation into Russia's role in the 2016 presidential election and any potential wrongdoing by U.S. President Donald..
Top Senate Democrat Chuck Schumer on Friday said U.S. Attorney General William Barr should not give President Donald Trump or his attorneys "special treatment" after Special Counsel Robert Mueller..
The delivery of special counsel Robert Mueller's report to the US Attorney General on Friday led to commotion by Democratic lawmakers. Politico reports Democrats demanded that William Barr, the..
U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday said he knew nothing about son-in-law and White House adviser Jared Kushner's use of the WhatsApp encrypted messaging tool, a day after a top U.S. Democratic..
According to Business Insider, Sen. Bernie Sanders has often faced criticism for not reaching out to women and voters of color. The typical narrative is that Sanders base is mostly white and male...
President Trump called Democrats 'anti-Jewish' on Friday after a reporter asked him about 2020 Democratic presidential candidates skipping the pro-Israel lobbying group meeting, AIPAC, next week. Rough..
A Wisconsin judge on Thursday blocked legislation passed by Republican lawmakers during a December lame-duck session intended to curb the powers of newly elected Democratic Governor Tony Evers, calling..
2020 Democratic Presidential candidates want to make the economy fair for everyone. Reuters reports that fairness includes boosting access to the U.S. banking system. Following the 2008 financial..
The Trump White House rejected a request by congressional Democrats that it provide information about President Donald Trump’s communications with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Reuters reports..
A Florida man pleaded guilty on Thursday to using weapons of mass destruction and other crimes in connection with mailing explosives to prominent Democrats and other critics of U.S. President Donald..
Congressional Democrats’ had demanded documents relating to President Donald Trump’s private discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The White House has rejected these demands,..
According to Business Insider, the Department of Justice (DoJ) said on Tuesday that an 80-year-old California conman has been charged for stealing more than $250,000 by setting up fake donation..
Democrats now charge that Mr. Trump’s eldest daughter and her husband, who both serve as aides to the president, did the same things he pilloried Mrs. Clinton for doing. NYTimes.com - Published
As Attorney General William P. Barr weighs how much of the Mueller report to show Congress, Democrats make clear they will fight for even more. NYTimes.com - Published
Democratic candidates sought to use the report to build up their email lists of potential supporters who can be targeted with future fund-raising solicitations. NYTimes.com - Published
Senate Minority leader, Senator Chuck Schumer says it's "imperative" to make the full report from Special Counsel Robert Mueller public. The top Senate Democrat says "the American people have a right.. USATODAY.com - Published
U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday said he knew nothing about son-in-law and senior adviser Jared Kushner's use of the WhatsApp encrypted messaging tool, a day after a top Democratic congressman.. Reuters - Published
Washington is bracing for special counsel Robert Mueller to release his report. Democrats are already preparing to call him to testify if the findings are not made public. Politico's Darren Samuelsohn.. CBS News - Published
General Motors Chairman and CEO Mary Barra (C) stands on stage with Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (R) and Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) after she announced a $300 million investment in the GM Orion.. WorldNews - Published
President Trump spoke with reporters before heading to Mar-a-Lago for the weekend. He claimed Democrats are anti-Israel and anti-Jewish, and he called the upcoming Mueller report "a continuation of the.. CBS News - Published
Democrats have accused senior White House aide Jared Kushner of using WhatsApp to talk to foreign leaders. Why is it such a big deal?
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In our series, The Road to 2020, we talk to current and prospective candidates about important issues that affect the country. John Hickenlooper is a former two-term governor of Colorado. During his.. CBS News - Published
Democratic Gov. Tony Evers immediately used his restored authority to pull the state out of a multi-state challenge to the Affordable Care Act CBS News - Published
Boosting access to the U.S. banking system is emerging as a prominent theme as Democrats tap discontent over income inequality ahead of the 2020 presidential election. Reuters - Published
In poll, Democrats are more interested in a nominee who can defeat President Trump than one they agree with most on the issues.
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Before the Republican-led state legislature divided their city and even their college campus into two different districts in a bid to boost the party's election chances, students like recent graduate.. Reuters - Published
Most Democrats, including me, would gleefully support Biden over Trump or Pence. Yet it would be delusional to ignore the brutal undertow facing him.
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Democrats are planning their "next steps" after the White House rejected a request for documents pertaining to Trump's communications with Putin.
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Several Democratic presidential candidates will skip the American Israel Public Affairs Committee's policy conference this year after a prominent progressive group called on them to boycott the event,.. WorldNews - Published
In one of several lawsuits over efforts to weaken the power of Gov. Tony Evers, the judge issued a temporary injunction. NYTimes.com - Published Also reported by •Reuters
A Florida man pleaded guilty on Thursday to criminal charges in connection with the mailing of bombs to prominent Democrats and other critics of U.S. President Donald Trump. Reuters - Published
Senior White House aide Jared Kushner uses WhatsApp to conduct business and talk with foreign leaders, according to statements released by Democrats.
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The Democratic head of a U.S. congressional investigative panel on Thursday pressed the White House for information on whether President Donald Trump's son-in-law and adviser, Jared Kushner, used the.. Reuters - Published
Democrats say intellectual property provisions in the deal are a boon to the pharmaceutical industry and could undermine their push to make American health care more affordable. NYTimes.com - Published
House Oversight and Reform Committee chairman Rep. Elijah Cummings sent a letter to the White House on Thursday which raised concerns about newly revealed information from last December over Jared.. WorldNews - Published
Pipe bomb suspect Cesar Sayoc is expected to plead guilty for mailing explosive devices to critics of President Donald Trump and prominent Democrats
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The popular radio host Charlamagne tha God has some strong views about what's important for Democrats in the 2020 presidential campaign. He spoke to CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers about what the party is.. CBS News - Published
John Hickenlooper, a Democrat from Colorado, explained to a CNN town hall why he took his mother to see the X-rated adult film.
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Democratic presidential hopefuls are including more and more progressive ideas in their platforms, including the plan to scrap the electoral college, the method used to elect U.S. presidents, according.. WorldNews - Published
The former White House communications director agreed to turn over documents requested by the Democratic-controlled House Judiciary Committee CBS News - Published
In an interview, the former mayor and rising Democratic star confirms he’s not running for president, and outlines his plans to mobilize Florida voters for the election. NYTimes.com - Published
Long taboo in the political mainstream, Democratic candidates are seriously discussing reparations and whether they should be implemented CBS News - Published
Former Vice President Joe Biden has begun building a presidential campaign ahead of an expected announcement next month that he will vie for the Democratic nomination in 2020, sources familiar with his.. Reuters - Published
By supporting a Jones Act exemption, Democrats will raise economic growth, rein in corporate interests and encourage competition.
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Former Tallahassee mayor announced he will be launching a voter registration initiative in Florida to help Democrats win the state in 2020 and "evict Donald Trump" from the White House CBS News - Published
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