ICYMI: Trump Administration Targets Kids in Blue States, Freezes $10 Billion in Childcare Funding

The new year has just begun, and Donald Trump is already taking out retribution on his perceived political enemies. Earlier this week, the Trump administration announced it would freeze $10 billion in childcare funding for five Democratic-led states. The funding cuts put critical programs that support hundreds of thousands of… Read More

Virginia Democrats Retain Trifecta After Clinching Victory in Senate Special Election

Tonight, in one of the first elections of 2026, Virginia Democrat Dr. Mike Jones clinched victory in the Senate District 15 special election, ensuring Democrats keep their Senate majority. With this win, Democrats retained control of both chambers of the statehouse as well as the governor’s mansion, with Gov-elect Spanberger’s… Read More

DNC Statement on Kwanzaa

To mark the beginning of Kwanzaa, DNC Chair Ken Martin and Interfaith Council Chairs Reem Subei and Johnnie Roebuck released the following statement: “As families and friends gather around to light the black, red, and green candles of the Kinara, one word comes to mind – Umoja. Unity is the… Read More

DNC Statement on Christmas

In celebration of Christmas, DNC Chair Ken Martin and Interfaith Council Co-Chairs Reem Subei and Johnnie Roebuck released the following statement: “Today is Christmas Day, celebrated by millions around the world, honoring the birth of Jesus Christ. For so many, today is a day filled with family and loved ones… Read More

DNC Launches Battleground Leadership Project and BlueMatch to Staff Coordinated Campaigns Early with Top Talent Ahead of the Midterms

The new six-figure program will place early, high-quality talent on battleground races and establish the talent pipeline Democrats need to run and win in 2026 Today, coming off a historic 2025 election year, where Democrats overperformed and won across the country, the Democratic National Committee announced two initiatives… Read More

DNC Statement on Hanukkah

In honor of Hanukkah, DNC Chair Ken Martin and Interfaith co-chairs Cindy Bass, Sarah Levin, Nadia Ahmad, and Johnnie Roebuck released the following statement: “Wishing everyone who is celebrating a Happy Hanukkah. As we mark the Festival of Lights over eight nights, may this time offer a moment for reflection… Read More