Republicans Are Gutting the Programs That Millions of Families Like Mine Have Relied On
MEMORANDUMTO: Interested PartiesFROM: Ken Martin, DNC ChairDATE: June 28, 2025RE: Republicans Are Gutting the Programs That Millions of Families Like Mine Have Relied On Democrats are the opposition party, and there’s a lot to oppose: Trump’s cost-hiking trade war, cuts to critical government agencies, and of course, the so-called “Big… Read More
Senate Republicans Put Trump Above the Constitution, Refuse To Do Their Job by Voting Against War Powers Resolution
In response to Senate Republicans once again bending the knee to Donald Trump, DNC Chair Ken Martin released the following statement: “Senate Republicans are once again putting Donald Trump above the Constitution and refusing to live by their oath of office. The American people have been crystal clear: They don’t… Read More
IN THE STATES: Democrats Fight for Health Care Access While Republicans Attack Medicaid
On the three-year anniversary of the Supreme Court’s overturn of Roe v. Wade, DNC Chair Ken Martin and reproductive health care leaders held a press call to highlight Trump’s push for a backdoor abortion ban through his disastrous budget bill. In Ohio: Ohio Capitol Journal: Ohio Planned Parenthood, health… Read More
PROMISES MADE, PROMISES BROKEN: Under Trump, Workers See Biggest Drop in Income in Years
In response to Donald Trump shrinking Americans’ income, DNC Deputy Communications Director Abhi Rahman released the following statement: “Donald Trump’s presidency has been nothing but one broken promise after another. Prices are up, incomes are down, and the country is on the verge of a recession, yet the only people… Read More
WATCH: Karoline Leavitt Admits Trump is Behind the GOP’s Medicaid Cuts
In response to Karoline Leavitt admitting that Senate Republicans are doing Trump’s bidding with major cuts to Medicaid in the GOP budget bill, DNC Communications Director Rosemary Boeglin issued the following statement: “Karoline Leavitt told the truth for once — Donald Trump is behind Senate Republicans’ efforts to slash Medicaid. Read More
ICYMI: The More Americans Learn About Trump’s Billionaire-First Budget, The Less They Like It
Key Point: “With [Donald Trump’s budget bill’s] distinctive mix of tax cuts laser-focused on the rich and spending cuts that most hurt middle- and low-income Americans, it would shift more resources up the income ladder than any bill passed since scorekeepers started keeping track. And when voters learn what it… Read More
NEW REPORT: Trump “Deteriorated” Consumer Confidence As Job Market Worries Hit Highest Level Since 2021
In response to this week’s Consumer Confidence report showing Americans’ confidence in the economy deteriorated in June, with the sharpest decline felt by Republicans, many of whom have lost faith in Trump’s ability to follow through on his campaign promise to usher in a supposed economic golden age, DNC… Read More
ICYMI: DNC Calls Out Republicans’ Attacks on Women’s Health
Yesterday, the DNC hosted a press call featuring DNC Chair Ken Martin, Planned Parenthood Action Fund President & CEO Alexis McGill Johnson, Reproductive Freedom for All President & CEO Mini Timmaraju, and Ohio Democratic Party Chair Kathleen Clyde to highlight Republicans’ attacks on women’s reproductive rights during the three years… Read More
Mike Johnson Puts Trump Above the Constitution, Calling Bipartisan War Powers Resolution “Unconstitutional”
In response to Mike Johnson refusing to consider a bipartisan war powers resolution or put it on the floor for a vote, DNC Chair Ken Martin released the following statement: “By refusing to bring a war powers resolution to the House floor, Mike Johnson has totally abdicated his responsibility to… Read More
As Trump Puts U.S. Troops in Harm’s Way, VA Chief Doug Collins Flounders as He Attempts to Defend GOP Cuts to Veterans’ Services
In response to Doug Collins’ disastrous hearing, DNC Chair Ken Martin released the following statement: “After the Trump administration put our active duty military in harm’s way this week, Donald Trump and Doug Collins are repaying our veterans for putting their lives on the line for this country by ripping… Read More