Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., told The Intercept that he was “cautiously optimistic” about the news, but wants to ensure that the Trump administration follows through.
A major campaign donor earned a spot on Gretchen Whitmer’s transition team.
Nancy Pelosi is confident she will return to the Democratic majority as speaker, but the Progressive Caucus is not saying whether they support her bid.
Voices
The candidates have made strong pledges on criminal justice reform, protection of immigrant families, and much more.
Out of 24 Republicans unseated by Democrats, a third were beaten by veterans and former national security officials.
First-time state legislative candidates from all walks of life won upset races on Tuesday.
Donald Trump replaced Jeff Sessions with an acting attorney general who has argued that Robert Mueller should be barred from investigating Trump's finances.
In 2006, Democrats rode opposition to the president into control of Congress, but women were left behind.
One clear takeaway from the ballot initiatives in Arizona, Colorado, and Washington state is that fossil fuel money can buy elections.
Ben Jealous didn’t lose because he ran on “Medicare for All” or a $15 minimum wage; rather, his campaign couldn’t raise enough funds to compete effectively.
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