As Trump Meets With Oil Executives on Venezuela and Ignores Affordability, Americans Record Lowest Ever Confidence in Government Economic Policy
Today, Donald Trump hosted executives at the White House to discuss Venezuelan oil policy, where he declared that money from oil operations in the country will “go to the oil companies.” The attendees are the same executives, from the same companies, that funneled millions into his Inauguration Fund and… Read More
NEW: RFK Jr. Weakens Critical Health Task Force, Risking Americans’ Preventive Care
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. continues to jeopardize Americans’ health and safety by undermining a key task force responsible for combating chronic diseases and expanding access to preventive care. Under RFK Jr., the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has not met since March 2025, after… Read More
BREAKING: DNC Counters Republican Attack on Mail and Early Voting at Supreme Court
DNC files Supreme Court amicus brief opposing Republicans’ challenge to safeguards around mail voting RNC hopes that dozens of states will throw out lawful ballots cast by election day that arrive soon after, including those of uniformed military voters Today, the DNC filed an amicus curiae brief… Read More
NEW: Donald Trump’s Job Market is Faltering — Layoffs Reach Highest Levels Since 2020
The jobs report released today shows a weakening job market under Donald Trump, as the economy added just 50,000 jobs in December. Monthly job growth in 2025 averaged 49,000 — the slowest annual job growth since 2003, when excluding recessions. The manufacturing sector lost 8,000 jobs in November —… Read More
DNC Puts Ten States on Notice That Agreement with Trump DOJ Violates Federal Election Law
These 10 states are negotiating to hand over unredacted voter files to the Trump DOJ DNC monitoring potential violations of the NVRA, preparing for action if these states enter agreements requiring violations of federal law Today, the DNC sent warning letters to ten states’ Board of Elections or Secretary… Read More
BREAKING: House Republicans Refuse to Lower Health Care Costs for Working Families (Again)
Led by House Democrats, the House passed a bill extending the enhanced Affordable Care Act premium tax credits after Donald Trump and Republicans allowed them to expire at the end of last year, raising health care premiums for tens of millions of Americans. Meanwhile, the overwhelming majority of House Republicans… Read More
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
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
Statement from DNC Chair Ken Martin on Steny Hoyer’s Decision to Retire from Congress
DNC Chair Ken Martin released the following statement after former House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer announced that his current term in Congress will be his last: “For nearly 60 years, Steny Hoyer has faithfully advocated for Marylanders with dignity, compassion, and a relentless sense of purpose. His career as an… Read More
Donald Trump Says U.S. Could Be Running Venezuela for Years as Working Families in U.S. Struggle Under His Failed Economy
While everyday Americans struggle with skyrocketing prices and a frozen job market, Donald Trump, JD Vance, and Marco Rubio are focused on running a foreign country with taxpayer dollars. And who stands to benefit? Oil corporations and billionaires. Just this morning, a new report from Challenger, Gray and Christmas… Read More