Another Day, Another Attack on Virginians: Trump Threatens Not to Pay Thousands of Furloughed Workers
Winsome Earle-Sears remains silent as Trump now threatens not to pay federal workers once the government reopens Today, in a leaked memo, the Trump administration said federal employees may not be eligible for back pay once the government reopens. This would be a gut punch to Virginia workers… Read More
One Month Out From the Fall 2025 Elections, Democrats Are in Pole Position
MEMORANDUMTO: Interested PartiesFROM: DNC Chair Ken MartinDATE: October 6, 2025RE: One Month Out From the Fall 2025 Elections, Democrats Are in Pole Position A month ahead of critical elections in New Jersey, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and California, we are bullish about Democrats’ chances across the board. Democratic campaigns are focused on… Read More
SHOT/CHASER: Mike Johnson Said to Ask Chicagoans About Deploying the National Guard … Majority of Chicagoans Are Opposed
In his latest abuse of power, Donald Trump has authorized the deployment of 300 National Guard troops to Chicago — once again overriding local law enforcement and wasting thousands of taxpayers’ dollars. When asked about the deployment, Speaker Mike Johnson shrugged it off, saying, “[Y]ou should ask the… Read More
DNC Statement on Trump Parachuting Into Virginia
In response to Donald Trump parachuting into Virginia today after throwing Virginia’s economy into crisis, DNC Deputy Communications Director Abhi Rahman released the following statement: “Winsome Earle-Sears doesn’t care that Donald Trump has single-handedly thrown Virginia’s economy into crisis. She continues to defend Trump and his mass-firing of veterans in… Read More
IN THE STATES: DNC Invests Big to Fight Rigged Maps, Organize Early Ahead of 2025 and 2026 Elections
The DNC continues to push back against Donald Trump and the GOP’s plan to rig the 2026 election in Missouri. After the Missouri governor signed Trump’s rigged maps into law, the DNC announced a major investment supporting a citizen’s referendum to stop these maps from going into effect, including hiring… Read More
ICYMI: DNC Launches HBCU Organizing Push Ahead of November Elections
Key Point: “The DNC plans to execute a range of activations this HBCU homecoming season, including handing out ‘Commit to Vote (CTV)’ cards, ‘Get out the Vote (GOTV)’ volunteer sign-up forms, DNC-branded charging stations, ‘We Stand With HBCUs’ paraphernalia, and photo booths. DNC officials and surrogates will also canvass along… Read More
DNC Statement on the First Day of Federal Hearings on Texas Republicans’ Rigged Congressional Maps
Texas Republicans’ maps represent a blatant disenfranchisement of Black and brown voters Today, federal hearings began on the legality of Texas Republicans’ rigged congressional maps that dilute Black and brown voices. Texas Republicans passed these maps to avoid accountability for congressional Republicans passing Trump’s tax scam, ripping away health… Read More
DNC Statement on Yom Kippur
In observance of Yom Kippur, DNC Chair Ken Martin and Interfaith Council Co-Chairs Reem Subei, Indira Duggirala, and Johnnie Roebuck released the following statement: “Today is Yom Kippur, a holiday of atonement, purification, and reflection for millions of Jewish people around the world. We wish everyone celebrating Yom Kippur a… Read More
Republicans Shut the Government Down Instead of Making Health Care Affordable
Tonight, despite Republican control of the White House and both chambers of Congress, federal government funding lapsed after Republicans refused to join Democrats on a bipartisan solution to keep the government open and make health care more affordable for 22 million Americans. In response, DNC Chair Ken Martin released the… Read More
DNC Announces Investment in New Hampshire to Support Early Organizing Efforts Ahead of 2025 and 2026 Elections
Today, the DNC announced a new investment to turbocharge the New Hampshire Democratic Party’s early organizing efforts ahead of key 2025 municipal elections and the 2026 midterms. While Republicans are clearly on defense, Democrats are on offense in New Hampshire as we work to make sure Granite Staters know the… Read More