DNC Slams Ron DeSantis for Calling Special Session to Rig Florida’s Congressional Map
Today, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis called a special legislative session for April on mid-cycle redistricting ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. For months, DeSantis and other Trump allies in Florida have been looking at rigging the state’s Congressional map by adding additional Republican seats. A reminder: Across the country, Donald… 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 on Trump Vetoing Bipartisan Bill to Provide Clean Water to Colorado
In one of the first vetoes of his second term, Donald Trump blocked bipartisan legislation that would have provided clean drinking water for rural Coloradans in 39 communities. Currently, Southeastern Colorado is tainted with radioactivity and carcinogens, which are particularly harmful for seniors and kids. The Trump administration has… Read More
ICYMI: Trump’s Trade War Bar Tab Cuts Off American Bourbon Maker
Another day, another casualty of Donald Trump’s ongoing and reckless trade war. This time, Kentucky bourbon-maker Jim Beam announced it is shutting down production of its main distillery for at least one year. A reminder: U.S. distillers have faced retaliatory import taxes on their goods after Trump’s so-called “Liberation… Read More
Statement from DNC Chair Ken Martin On the Five-Year Anniversary of the January 6 Attack on the Capitol
On the five-year anniversary of the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, DNC Chair Ken Martin released the following statement: “Five years ago, Donald Trump incited a violent mob to attack the United States Capitol and prevent the peaceful transfer of power. Despite his attempts to overturn the democratic… Read More
ICYMI: By Every Metric, Trump’s First Year Was Disastrous for Working Families Nationwide
Donald Trump’s first year has been a complete disaster for working families everywhere. Under Trump’s watch, working families are struggling with skyrocketing prices and a dismal job market, rural communities are being gutted, family farm bankruptcies are soaring, and local economies are taking a nosedive. Trump promised to deliver for… Read More
NEW ECONOMIC DATA: Trump Devastates Main Street as Manufacturing Jobs Disappear and Bankruptcies Hit Record Highs
New economic data reveal that Donald Trump’s reckless economic policies are dealing a massive blow to Main Street. According to the December ISM Manufacturing PMI report, manufacturing contracted in December for the 10th consecutive month — falling to the lowest reading of 2025 — as businesses struggled under… Read More
Statement from DNC Chair Ken Martin on Governor Tim Walz’s Decision Not to Seek a Third Term
DNC Chair Ken Martin released the following statement on Minnesota Governor Tim Walz’s decision not to seek a third term: “I’ve known Tim Walz for a long time, and one thing has always been true about him: He entered public life for the right reasons and never lost sight of… Read More
Statement from DNC Chair Ken Martin on Donald Trump’s Use of Military Force in Venezuela
DNC Chair Ken Martin released the following statement in response to Donald Trump’s unconstitutional military operations in Venezuela: “Trump promised peace, but has delivered war. For months, the Trump administration has escalated conflict in Venezuela with unconstitutional and illegal strikes, and lied to the American people. Now, Trump has committed… Read More
Donald Trump and Republicans’ Health Care Crisis is Here
In two days, on January 1, 2026, millions of Americans will be hit with skyrocketing health care costs after Donald Trump and Republicans refused to extend the enhanced Affordable Care Act premium tax credits despite knowing the devastating consequences of inaction for Americans. In 2026, health care premiums are expected… Read More