Trump’s “Extremely Disturbing and Unethical” New Rule Allows the VA to Deny Veterans Medical Treatment
In his ongoing campaign of revenge and retribution, Donald Trump is attacking veterans’ access to quality health care. In new guidelines following one of Trump’s executive orders, Trump’s Department of Veteran Affairs is allowing VA doctors to refuse to treat veterans based on their political or marital status. The… Read More
DNC Statement on DACA Anniversary
DNC Chair Ken Martin and Vice Chair Artie Blanco issued the following statement on the anniversary of DACA: “Thirteen years ago today, Dreamers organized for a pathway to citizenship, leading President Obama to take a bold step by creating DACA, offering hundreds of thousands of young immigrants, Dreamers, the chance… Read More
ICYMI: DNC Goes on Offense with New Digital Strategy Putting Republicans on Their Heels
The DNC is taking the gloves off on social media in the fight to beat back Donald Trump and his billionaire-first agenda. The new DNC digital agenda shows that Democrats are focused on authenticism – meeting the moment and going on offense. With this revamped digital strategy, the DNC is… Read More
Trump and Republicans’ Budget Would Spike Energy Costs for Americans Across the Country
Today, as Donald Trump announces he will attend Republican Senator Dave McCormick’s “energy summit” next month in Pittsburgh, new reporting shows that Trump’s budget bill would have dire consequences, hiking costs on Americans across the country. It’s projected that Trump’s budget would: Cost the economy $1.1 trillion in clean… Read More
Statement from DNC Chair Ken Martin on the Targeted Murder of Minnesota Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and the Shooting of Senator John Hoffman
Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin issued the following statement: “This morning, like so many Minnesotans, my heart is broken. “My family — and our entire DFL community — are devastated to learn of the targeted, senseless murders of Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman, along with… Read More
DNC Statement on 250th Army Anniversary
DNC Chair Ken Martin and DNC Veterans and Military Families Council Co-Chairs Terron Sims and Sue Hoppin issued the following joint statement on the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army: “Today, we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States Army, a force that has stood on the frontlines of… Read More
Senator Duckworth: While Donald Trump Parades Around DC, He Is Slashing Services for Veterans & Military Families
While Donald Trump rolls tanks down Pennsylvania Avenue for his $45 million military parade, veterans who once operated them in combat now face devastating Veterans Affairs cuts, threats to lifesaving health care, and gutted financial resources because of Trump. Ahead of Donald Trump’s birthday parade, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth… Read More
IN THE STATES: While Trump Continues to Put Millions of Americans at Risk, Democrats Who Will Protect Working Families Win Big Across the Country
On Saturday, Texas Democrat Gina Ortiz Jones clinched a historic victory in San Antonio’s mayoral race, further improving on Democrats’ victory and overperformance streak this year. Her win proves Texans are ready to ditch Trump’s chaos and elect candidates who will deliver for working families, despite major spending from dark-money… Read More
Desperate for Good News, Trump Takes Credit for Investment Under Biden-Era Law He Called to Repeal
In response to the Trump administration touting funding delivered through President Biden’s historic CHIPS and Science Act as their own, DNC Chair Ken Martin released the following statement: “Since entering office, Donald Trump has accomplished nothing but tanking our economy and sowing chaos, so it’s no wonder he’s trying… Read More
CORRUPTION WATCH: Crypto Tycoon Pours $100 Million Into Trump Project After Trump Admin Drops Lawsuit
After Donald Trump threw a lavish memecoin dinner party (costing taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars) and promoted his own business behind the presidential seal, his administration now appears to be engaged in blatant pay-to-play politics. The Trump administration dropped a lawsuit against Don Wilson, and soon after, Wilson’s… Read More