BACK ON TRACK: COVID Cases Down, Jobless Claims Down, Economy Up
Once again, weekly jobless claims hit a new pandemic-era low, and COVID cases have declined by double digits for five consecutive weeks. Our country is getting back on track thanks to President Biden and Democrats, and no thanks to a single Republican in Congress. As businesses reopen and… Read More
President Biden’s Agenda Helping to Change the Course of the Pandemic in Indian Country
Thanks to President Biden and Democrats, the American Rescue Plan has already changed the course of the pandemic in Indian Country by delivering immediate relief for hard-hit Native American families and Tribes. The American Rescue Plan set aside $20 billion dollars for Tribal governments, as well as $12 billion… Read More
Will Republicans Try Blocking Help for Nearly 90% of American Children?
A new study reveals the dramatic benefits that would come from continuing the expanded child tax credit, which would help almost 90% of all children in the United States and significantly reduce child poverty. We all remember when Republicans voted against a plan projected to cut child poverty in half,… Read More
MEDIA ADVISORY: DNC Rules and Bylaws Committee Holds Virtual Meeting
The Rules and Bylaws Committee (RBC) of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) will hold a virtual meeting on Thursday, May 27. The only item of business will be a discussion of the reforms related to government-run primaries that were made for the 2020 presidential nominating process. Traditionally, after every… Read More
President Biden’s Agenda Giving Rural America a Boost
President Biden knows a strong middle class is the backbone of America and that rural communities are essential to the economic growth of our country. With the American Rescue Plan, President Biden and Democrats delivered a bold and historic legislative package that has provided much-needed relief to millions of… Read More
DNC on Arizona GOP’s Efforts to Prevent Secretary of State Katie Hobbs from Protecting AZ Voters
As Republicans in the Arizona state legislature move forward with a bill to strip Secretary of State Katie Hobbs of her ability to defend election lawsuits until near the end of her term in 2023, DNC Chair Jaime Harrison released the following statement: “Let’s be clear:… Read More
MEDIA ADVISORY: DNC, NextShark Host AAPI Heritage Month Town Hall
This Wednesday, May 26 at 4:00 p.m, the Democratic National Committee will co-host an AAPI Heritage Month Town Hall with NextShark, a leading AAPI focused media outlet. A conversation on representation and activation in the AAPI community will be moderated by journalist, professor, host of “The May Lee Show,” and… Read More
Poor Kevin McCarthy…It’s Only Tuesday
Stop us if you’ve heard this before: The Republican Party is a raging dumpster fire, and Kevin McCarthy is doing his best job to keep the fire going. “It took five days for Kevin McCarthy to release a feeble statement about Marjorie Taylor Greene’s recent anti-Semitic comments… Read More
DNC on One Year Anniversary of George Floyd’s Murder
One year ago former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin murdered George Floyd. In response, DNC Chair Jaime Harrison and DNC Black Caucus Chair Virgie M. Rollins released the following statement: “One year ago the world watched as George Floyd was murdered, and today that memory has been seared… Read More
What They’re Saying: Thanks to President Biden and Democrats, Child Tax Credits Will be “Life-Altering” for Families Across the Country
Thanks to the American Rescue Plan, an expanded child tax credit will soon cut child poverty nearly in half and deliver benefits to the families of 88% of children in the United States. As columnist Liz Weston put it, “For some, the money will be a lifeline to pay… Read More